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Alyth Voice
138th Edition, September 2009
Website: www.alythvoice.co.uk
Minimum Circulation 1725
1ST ALYTH GUIDES
A patrol from 1st Alyth Guides embarked on an
outdoor camp with 1st Auchenblae Guides.
The girls had a ball and the weekend was
enjoyed by all.
1st Alyth Guides started back on the first day
back of school (19th August) and meet every
Wednesday from 6.30pm - 8pm.
All old and new faces are welcome.
We are going on camp again in October so
don’t miss out if you are planning on joining us.
Any questions call me on 07734 671 276.
Gillian Rattray
© G. Rattray
Photo, L-R: Ruth Clark, Meghan Bisset,
Karen
Arnold, Kennedy Muir and Amy
Sangster
CONGRATULATIONS
ROY DAVIDSON
© K. Jackson
formerly of Alyth
who recently gained a
BSc (Hons) Fire Risk Engineering
at
Glasgow Caledonian University
and starts an
MSc in Fire Investigation through
Cambridge University
in September
Photo L-R: Ryan Mollison, Cameron Mitchell, Robbie Ramsay, Jack Dickson, Alexander Tosh
ALYTH CUB WINNERS
On Tuesday 30th June, Alyth Cubs and Leaders had their annual Sausage
Sizzle which was held at Millhaugh. After the Sausage Sizzle, they headed
back to the Scout Hut for prize-giving. Prizes were handed over by Citizen of
the Year/Scout Leader, Ron Kirkpatrick.
Joint winners of Cub of the Year were Jack Dickson & Alexander Tosh.
Joint runners-up were Ryan Mollison & Cameron Mitchell.
Jack Dickson, Robbie Ramsay, Cameron Mitchell were presented with
their Chief Scouts Silver Award which is the highest award given in Cubs.
Medals were also presented to Alexander Tosh, Jack Dickson, Ryan
Mollison, Vern Murray, Arran Fraser, Cameron Mitchell and Jamie Birnie for
taking part in the ‘Area Quiz’ in Perth earlier in the year. Kathleen Jackson
The Alyth Voice is a free monthly newsletter, managed, written, and delivered by volunteers.
© P. Robertson
PETER AND JOHN FLY HIGH
Two local men took to the skies of Perthshire on July 31st in a hot air balloon.
Peter Robertson and John Martin each had received a gift of a balloon ride, and
it was only coincidence which led them to being on the same flight.
After several cancellations due to inclement weather, the last day of July was
blessed with beautiful weather, and the pair joined a dozen others and pilot
Conrad Van Wyk for a very memorable experience.
Photo above: Peter & John (front left) smile for the Virgin camera which is
extended from the balloon to capture memorable shots.
Photo right: Peter and John helped inflate the balloon at their 6am start.
© P. Robertson
ALYTH PARISH CHURCH COUNTRY DANCING
10 September - Airlie Street Hall
01 October
- Ogilvy Rooms
08 October
- Airlie Street Hall
© A. Archbold
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Scottish Country Dancing is great fun. It's social dancing,
which means there's no audience, just the pleasure of
dancing together to the best of our various
abilities. Beginners are always welcome and you don't
need a partner. Our photo shows the annual dance.
If you can walk and have some sense of direction, you
can learn this kind of dancing! Now's the time to start!
We usually meet in Airlie Street Hall (unless stated) on
Thursday evenings and classes run from 7.30 - 9.30 pm.
Further information from Anne Archbold 01828 632
971 or Moira Robertson-Lang 01828 632 770
AIR TRAINING CORP
SUMMER CAMP
Five cadets and two members of staff from 2519 (Strathmore)
Squadron, Air Training Corps, had a successful week’s Summer Camp, from the 8th to 15th of August with 34 cadets and
7 staff drawn from 775 (Burntisland), 1370 (Leven) 1192
(Kirkcaldy) 2311 (Leslie/Glenrothes) and 1145 (Dunfermline)
Squadrons at Royal Air Force Odiham, Hampshire where all
the Royal Air Forces Chinook HC2 (Helicopters) are based.
The five cadets who attended from 2519 (Strathmore)
Squadron were Cadet Flight Sergeant Jemma Reid, and Cadets Jillian Reid (both Burrelton) Murray Bullions, (Blairgowrie)
Lewis Dobie and Stuart Carling (both Alyth) and the two staff
were Adult Sergeant Mark Harper (Blairgowrie)and Flight
Lieutenant Michael Kay, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
(Training)(Alyth).
The cadets arriving at R.A. F. Odiham on Saturday the 8th
of August in the late afternoon after an 11½ hour coach jour- Front row 2nd from right is Cadet Stuart Carling, Back row from left cadet just before the roundel
ney and after being allocated their accommodation and flights
on the helicopter is Cadet Lewis Dobie. Back row far right, Flt Lt. Michael Kay.
the cadets were given a health and safety brief by the Camp
© RAF ODIHAM
Commander Flight Lieutenant Euan Mitchell followed bye a
fire safety brief from a member of the base’s Fire Section.
On the Sunday the cadets were split into two flights and the camp programme
commenced with a familiarisation exercise finding their way round the base. During
the week all cadets flew in Grob Tutors of 2 AEF (Air Experience Flight) at Boscome
Down where the Empire Test Pilots’ School is also based. All cadets had many
section visits to the Squadrons and Units which are based at Royal Air Force Odiham, such as Engineering Flight who maintain the Chinook HC2 Helicopters, 18 &
27 Squadrons that fly the Chinook, Air Traffic Control, Fire Section, Dog Section,
RAF Regiment, 7 Squadron, and Surrey Police Helicopter unit that flies the Eurocopter model 135. Eight cadets were fortunate to go gliding with VGS 618 who fly
the Vigilante Glider that are also based at RAF Odiham all achieved a GIC 1. They
also
undertook training on the No 8 .22” cadet rifle which they all hoped to fire
on the barrack range but due to a Range Conducting Officer being called away, this
had to be cancelled. Six cadets were fortunate to experience work experience at Air
Traffic Control, the Fire Section and RAF Police Flight. The Camp Photograph was
taken by a photographer from the Photographic Section in front of the Gate Guardian, a Whirlwind, one of the original helicopters that the Royal Air Force flew many
years ago. All the cadets enjoyed their two hour session at the Ten Pin Bowling in
© M. Kay
the nearby City of Basingstoke but the Navigation Exercise round the town of Odiham was a trial for many due to the heat and constant sunshine. The highlight of the camp for everyone, cadets and staff alike, was a flight in a Chinook HC2 at
either 18 or 27 Squadrons. The flights lasted between 2 hours 15 minutes and nearly 3 hours and they watched as loadmasters under training guided through their
pilots the Chinook to pick up and drop off various under slung loads. On the Friday evening their was a fun night and presentations, and Cadet Lewis Dobie received a birthday cake to celebrate his 16th birthday which had happened during the week. The cadets returned home on the 15th August 2009, all tired but having
had a very enjoyable week learning and gleaning information about how the Royal Air Force works and having made many new friends from other squadrons.
If the above interests you and you are between the ages of 13 years old to 16 years old come along any Wednesday evening between 7.00.p.m. and 9.00.pm. to
2519 (Strathmore) Squadron, Drill Hall Building, Union Street, Blairgowrie and speak to the Commanding Officer, Adjutant or any of the Cadets and discover what
the Air Training Corp covers in its programmes/classes/projects.
BALHARY
WALLED GARDEN
ALYTH GUIDE HUT RESTORATION FUND
Churches Action for the Homeless
(CATH) is turning a one acre walled
garden near Alyth into a Community
Garden for use by you, your family, local
groups & the whole community. Come
and join us to...
* Grow your skills * Grow your chances of a job * Grow your
confidence * Grow your group of friends, and of course * Grow
fantastic fruit & vegetables
For more information check out the Balhary website at
www.balhary.weebly.com or phone us 01738 580188 or ask any
CATH staff member!
YOU GET… * Space to grow your own fruit & veg. All we ask is that
you donate some of your produce to CATH for use in our projects. *
Advice and help from us and other volunteers. And an understanding that you’ll pass on your expertise too, if you
have it. * Seeds or plants from your fellow
growers. And if you have too many, pass them
on!
We hope you’ll understand that to protect
some of the more vulnerable people we would
like to use the garden, we may have to restrict
access on some days.
Jenny & Gillian Rattray tally shop sales
Many, many thanks to all who helped and supported our charity shop held recently at the
guide hut. The magnificent total of £1853.30 was raised. This included the raffle and also
some very generous donations. The next event will be the dance organised by Doreen
which is attracting a lot interest. Still some tickets left! See you there, Irene Hart, Chairperson.
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SCOUT REPORT
© N. West
© N. West
© N. West
2009
DATES
Above: Customers Mary Nicoll and Nell Kirkpatrick are welcomed by Ron Kirkpatrick to the BookFest
www.alythscouts.co.uk
10th September - Collecting for good as new
11th September - Good as new Town Hall 7-9PM
12th September - Jumble Sale Town Hall 1-3PM
22nd October - Bingo Tea Town Hall
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I suppose it all started with Mr Darwin who suggested
that at some point in our evolution we descended from
the trees. Little did he realise that given time, he would
witness a reversal of his theory. This has taken the form
of our Explorer Scout Unit constructing a platform up a
tree sufficient for 9 of them to camp the night.
Our good friends Bill and Marjorie Twivey permitted
us not only to use a suitable site, but also provided the
raw materials of poles. Now these poles were initially
secured to the ground by roots, but this proved an enthusiastic distraction and great efforts ensued to remove
the required item from its natural state. The poles were
carefully selected to allow the remaining trees to flourish. After strenuous efforts with a bushman saw out
goes the cry “Watch yer (CRASH) heid...oopps”.
The initial idea for this task, came from a photo on the
website of some previous Venture Scouts who had built
one up the Haugh many moons ago. “We can do that”
our present Explorers stated. (Word of warning according to them they can explain Einstein’s theory of relativity with the same degree of optimism.) The design of
this construction was more along the lines of a debate
rather than adhering to the principals and concepts of
construction. Fortunately a general consensus of opinion was formed and floor and sides appeared as the
project took shape. Later additions were agreed with the
passing of time with the refinement of a dummy waiter
to hoist the rucsacs up to the required area. This consisted of a block and tackle device suspended from a
suitable supported pole. It is unclear how effective it
was, but it made a tremendous noise as the ropes
passed through the pulleys.
In addition to the main project, several other pioneering projects were undertaken – bridges, signal tower
and an assault course. It is very reassuring to observe
the guys’ enthusiasm for reviving these traditional
Scouting skills. It would be extremely difficult for us to
go any lower tec. - maybe a stone age axe! Apart from
the nailing down of the floor, all the poles are secured
with ropes – miles and miles of rope!
Our intrepid team consisted of Callum Pogson,
Callum Miller, Jack Brown, Bruce Arnott, Ross Mitchell,
Patrick West, Michael Milne, Liam McPherson, David
Anderson, Alex Ramsay, John Wheatley, Murray
Adamson, and Scott Adamson. This has kept the Explorers busy over the summer months and the Scouts
have also spent a night in the trees. During our stay, we
enjoyed a lovely summer night which was dry and warm
– the perfect camping conditions. Unfortunately we were
not so enamoured with the visit from a couple of owls at
5 a.m. who decided to have a conversation with each
other over a considerable distance - what they wanted
to chat about at that time of the day I have no idea and
frankly I couldn’t give a hoot!
Both the Scouts and Explorers continued to meet
during the holidays and tried to follow the theory that we
could use the good weather to carry out activities which
we would find difficult to do at any other time of the year.
And sometimes the weather helped!
Our Book Fest was very successful and we raised
£650 which we will be passing onto the Guide Hut Fund
and I would like to thank everyone who supported us in
achieving this amount which was far greater than expected.
During September the entire Scout Group will be
taking part in the campaign to reduce our electricity
consumption by at least 10%. By taking a bit of thought
of what we do and how we do it, this target should be
achievable if everyone in the community enters into the
masterplan. We all know that it makes sense especially
for future generations, so let’s see if we can’t take the
lead and give them the opportunity to put into practise,
measures that will help them.
Ron Kirkpatrick
Useful Telephone Numbers
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
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 24—new 24 hour health service
- 08454 24 24 24
Anti-social Behaviour Team
- 01738 476173
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
If you offer an emergency or breakdown service, send the Voice your name and number.
Late surgeries by appointment
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday - 5pm to 6pm
Early Surgeries by appointment
Blood Clinic - Monday/Wednesday - 8.30am to 9.30am
ALYTH VOICE TEAM
Editor:
Paul Ramsay - 01828 632992 - [email protected]
Compositor/Secretary:
Irene Robertson - 01828 633045 - [email protected]
Advertising:
Pamela Luscombe - 01828 633693 - [email protected]
Marjory Macpherson & Margaret McKenzie
Distribution:
Paul & Barbara Prettyman - 01828 633725
Treasurer:
Michael Kay - 01828 632252/632690 - [email protected]
Webmaster:
Derek Todd - [email protected]
NEW KERBSIDE RECYCLING SERVICE
Perth & Kinross Council is improving your kerbside recycling service by the
introduction of a ‘3 Bin System’ which will allow you to recycle over 50% of your
household waste through weekly waste collections, your general waste one
week and your recycling bins the next.
Information packs should already have been delivered explaining the new
system.
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submitted before the 21st day (8th for colour photos/16th for ads) of each month. Note:
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Any submission without these details will NOT be included.
Due to the advance notice of these dates, please check for changes!
SEPTEMBER
Dedication Service, Airlie Street Hall
Alyth Parish Church Fete
Bike Sale, Alyth Health Centre Car Park
Perthshire Open Studios Week
Ruthven Parish Festival
Exercise Class, Airlie Street Hall
Community Ideas Workshp, AirlieSt.Hall
Good as New, Town Hall
Quiz Night, Burnside Inn
Jumble Sale, Town Hall
Fun Afternoon
Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall
Community Ideas Workshp, AirlieSt.Hall
Starting Family History Research
Community Market, Alyth Square
Lunch Club, Airlie Street Hall
AGM, Town Hall
Alyth Parish Church Guild
Alyth Parish Church
Bike Station Recycling
See page 14 for details
Ruthven Festival
Alyth Senior Cit. Club
Alyth 2020
Alyth Scout Group
Jam in the Den
Alyth Scout Group
Glenisla Community Hall
stART Festval
Alyth 2020
3rd Alyth Brownies
Meigle & Dist History Soc.
Community Council
Alyth Gala Day
Alyth Gala Committee
1st
2nd
3rd
5th
Slides of Peru, Airlie Street Hall
Race Night, Blackbird Inn
Alyth Christmas Lights
OCTOBER
Date
Information Pack sent to Householders
17 August
Bin Order Cut Off Date
11 September
Bin / Caddy delivery commences
18 September
Drop-in Information Event at Airlie Street Hall, Alyth
7 October
4pm-7pm
*~*~* Dates for Your Diary *~*~*
3rd
5th
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6th
7th
9th
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12th
12th
12th
14th
16th
19th
21st
23rd
26th
26th
28th
29th
Description
Reminder Letter / Calendar sent to Householder
12 October
New Service Starts
2 November
Bin Roll – In of 140 litre Bins
27 November
For further information householders can contact the Environment Service on
Tel: 01738 476476, Email: [email protected], web: www.pkc.gov.uk/recycle.
- - VOICE TEASER - - What is the origin of DRIMMIE?
~~~
Answer to last month’s Teaser – The Doctor’s Burn?
From Muirton Road to New Alyth only.
So named because Dr. Pattullo, who practised in Alyth during the first half
of the nineteenth century, and who lived in 22 Commercial Street (having
his surgery in 24, and his coach-house in 26), farmed the fields east of the
burn, between the Muirton Road and the New Alyth Road. It is quite probable that the burn was cut during this time, or not long before, partly to
drain the Herdhillock mire, and partly to divert towards Balhary waters that
had formerly run past the west and south of Mornity. In Panton’s map of
1783, the Doctor’s Burn is not marked, and consequently there was no
Alyth Parish Church Guild outlet of water of the Herdhillock Mire towards the Nine-eyed Mire, which
Jam in the Den
covered the low part of the field south-east of New Alyth.
[Extract from Meikle’s Places and Place-Names Round Alyth’ 1925]
Strathmore & the Glens Rural Partnership
PO Box 6621, Blairgowrie PH12 8YF
www.strathmoreglens.org
or contact Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or [email protected]
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DATES FOR 2009
10am - 3pm on all dates:
26th September- Alyth Square
24th October - Blairgowrie Wellmeadow
28th November - Alyth Square
5th December - Indoor Christmas Market Blairgowrie
ALYTH YOUTH THEATRE
ROBERTSON’S DAIRY
BALKEERIE
BY GLAMIS FORFAR
Tel/fax 01307 840431
Suppliers of milk, cheese, butter, cream,
eggs, yoghurts, rolls, & many other dairy
products to Private Houses, Hotels,
Restaurant, schools, Nursing Homes, etc. in
Alyth, Blairgowrie, Coupar Angus, Burrelton,
Woodside, Meigle, Newtyle and
Auchterhouse
Abbey Cleaning and
Ironing Services
Kinnaird, School Road, Kettins
Blairgowrie, PH13 9JL
Telephone 01828 650728 / 07885 949766
Domestic Cleaning,
Holiday Cottage Cleaning,
One Off Cleans,
New Build Cleaning,
End Of tenancy Cleaning,
Office Cleaning
Specialised Dementia Care
in a Domestic Setting
·DAY CARE
·RESPITE CARE
·RESIDENTIAL CARE
All bedrooms en-suite: Beautiful Enclosed Gardens :
Home Cooking & Baking with Choice of Menu:
Trained Staff to promote independence and choice.
www.hopeparkhouse.com
Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road, Rattray, Blairgowrie
CHRISTINES BEAUTY
TREATMENTS
Enjoy a relaxing treatment in warm relaxing
surroundings with a personal touch.
Day/Evening appointments to suit 6 days a week.
Full range of waxing; Eye treatments incl tinting &
perming; Nouveau lashes - semi - permanent
lash extensions; Heavenly Bodies spray tanning;
Make up. Coming soon facials & Nails
Call anytime for more information or call in
Tel:- 01828 640662
Mobile:- 07902009177
Christine Churches “The Pines”, Meigle,
Blairgowrie, PH12 8RN
fun drama club for P5 - secondary
(approx ages 10 - 16 yrs)
Time: Mondays 5pm - 6.30pm
Place: Alyth Community Wing
Cost: £1 per session
Dates: September 7th, September 14th,
September 21st, September 28th
Bookings: call Kirstie Bailey on
01828 633451 or 01828 633761
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SING!!
fun, informal taster singing workshop led by
Irene Railley for adults (min age 16yrs)
Time: 7.30pm - 9.00pm
Date: Thursday 3rd September
Cost: £3
No experience necessary - all welcome.
During the session participants will get the
opportunity to give feedback and to discuss
the setting up of a regular group for the East
Perthshire area
Bookings: Call Kirstie Bailey on 01828 633451
or 01828 6337861 to reserve a place.
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stART
(Strathmore Arts Festival)
Adult Ukulele Group (Min age 16yrs)
Time: Mondays: 7.30pm - 9.00pm
Date: First session: Monday 7th September
Cost: £2 per session. (Fees will go towards
supporting activities at stART 2011 and the
cost of running the two young people's
ukulele groups at Alyth and Meigle Primary
Schools.
For more information/bookings:
Call Kirstie Bailey or Pete Nicol on
01828 633451 / 01828 633761
MICHAEL WINNER’S
DINING STARS
Could you or someone you know impress Britain’s most
famous restaurant critic with your cooking?
Michael Winner is offering a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to talented amateur cooks
For more information and an application form: email:
[email protected]
Or write, requesting an application form and providing
your address, to: Dining Stars Applications, 12 Yard Productions, 131-151 Great Titchfield Street, London, W1W
5BB
Please note that filming takes place in September &
October 2009
ALL applicants must be 18+ and be a UK resident currently living in the UK.
Please send in your completed application form by
September 17th 2009. We reserve the right not to consider
applications received after this date. If you have not heard
from us by October 30th 2009 then you have not been
successful this time but we would like to thank you for your
interest.
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PAUL MILNE
BUILDERS
New Builds, Renovations, Extensions, Paving etc
Free Estimates
Gracefield, Craigie,
Blairgowrie, PH10 6RG
Phone: 01250 884 714
Mobile: 07736 176 294
A.D. ROOFING,
Slaters, Tiles, Gutters,
Pointing and Lead Work,
Traditional Lime Work.
No Job Too Small!!!
Telephone 01575 530415 or
078409 882772
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, ensemble and Wordsworth greetings cards
YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL
www.youarebeautiful.com
Mobile Facial Aesthetic
Treatments, including
Cosmetic Injections,
Dermal Fillers,
Lip Augmentation
Free Consultations and
Competitive Prices
JULIE GRAHAM
Aesthetic Practitioner R.G.N. B.N
Tel. 07824 880 682
Jonathan Treffry
Installations
...Bespoke and conventional Kitchens, Bath and
Shower Rooms, Replacement Timber Windows,
Internal and External Doors, Fitted Wardrobes
and Bookcases, Timber Decking, Property
Renovation...
Prompt reliable service with
Free Quotations
01828 632608
Web: www.jtreffry.com
Mobile: 07740 291538
49 Airlie Street,
Alyth, PH11 8AJ
HODGE
SOLICITORS LLP
Divorce & Family Law
Court Representation
Accidents & Employment Law
Wills & Private Client
Property Services
28 Wellmeadow, Blairgowrie
Tel: 01250 874441
www.hodgesolicitors.co.uk
G CLARK
PLASTERING & TILING
Walls & floor tiling
Harling
Coving
Plastering
Dry Lining
Ames taping
Wet Dash
NO JOB TOO SMALL
FREE QUOTES
TEL:01828 633970
or 07821294678
BIOLOGY/CHEMISTRY 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
Berkely Boufs
Dog Grooming
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
T.L.C For Your Best Friend,
Your Dog
R. L. Ford
Berkely Boufs
Berkeley
St Ninians Road,
Alyth
01828 633271
www.berkelyboufs.co.uk
Established 1980
Electrical Contractor
E.C.A. Registered and Approved
Stewart MacDonald
8 Cambridge Street, Alyth PH11 8AW
Telephone 01828 632 995
ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
Welcome to this month’s Community Council update. We
hope you found last month’s article informative regarding the
business of the Community Council. This month I have three
main themes. The first short theme is on the community markets we have in The Square. The second is on the general
theme of education of community councillors, particularly
planning and multiple occupancy legislation. The last theme is
on Community Council minutes.
So far this year we have had two community markets
in The Square. The markets are run by Nick and Sue Cole
through their role with Strathmore and the Glens Community
Market. We need more feedback on the value of these markets to you the people of Alyth and its surrounds. The Community Council takes a stall at the markets to facilitate a Community Council surgery. If you are looking for any particular
type of stall to be attracted to the town then please just ask us
and we will try to fix it. We need your support to keep attracting the stall holders back to Alyth so please attend, take a look
around and make any purchases that you can. The markets
will be in Alyth on only two more dates this year, Saturday
26th September and Saturday 28th November. So, after your
Saturday morning coffee in Airlie Street Halls pop down to the
market and see what they have on offer. Many stalls have
seasonal themes so November may provide you with the
opportunity to make the early Christmas purchase and save a
long trip to Perth or Dundee.
I move on now to the theme of community councillor
education. Changes in legislation of all kinds occur throughout
the year. It’s not in a constant state of change but it does
mean that as community councillors we need to be alive to the
changes that occur and how they affect the people of the
town. You may have seen the entry in last month’s Voice
explaining some of the changes in the country’s planning
legislation. There are vast changes coming in to effect regarding planning. Perth and Kinross Council are providing training
sessions for community councillors to help them understand
the changes and the role of community councils in planning
applications thereafter. Initially, four of our councillors will
attend these training sessions to get to grips with the changes.
Still on the theme of education. It became apparent
to us as a council, as the result of a recent application in town
for a licence for multiple occupancy, that none of us knows
enough about this theme to make definitive comment based
on sound knowledge of the subject. As a result of this we
contacted Perth and Kinross Council and they have agreed to
two of their members of staff attending a Community Council
meeting and providing us with an educational type input. I am
advised that one of their team will have a housing background
and the other will have an adult care service background. This
session will take place in the Town Hall on 23rd September
from 7pm. As with all Community Council meetings members
of the public are welcome to attend. Can I please remind you
of two things if you intend to come along. This will be a normal
Community Council night. We have our normal business to
conduct within the two hours of the meeting. If there is a large
turnout I may be forced to curtail questioning of the P&K
representatives to allow us to complete our normal business.
Secondly, that there is a protocol involved as explained in last
month’s Voice, please write to the Secretary of the Community
Council with your request/question to ensure you are heard –
Community Council Secretary, Sanjay Samani, c/o Alyth Town
Hall, Albert Street, Alyth. Sanjay needs to get these letters 7
days before the meeting to ensure you are included on the
agenda. This is a golden opportunity for you to ask questions
of the people who have knowledge of the subject of multiple
occupancy issues and all of the side issues there from so we
encourage you to come along and hear what is said.
Lastly, at our last meeting we agreed that we needed
to make wider contact with the public and share the minutes of
our meetings with a wider audience. I know minutes do not
seem appealing as a read to most people but the idea is to try
not to re-invent the wheel. By sharing minutes on the Internet
people from far and wide get the chance to read them and
should we be going down an avenue they have already travelled then hopefully they will contact us with advice for the
do’s and don’ts of that particular route. To this end Alyth Community Council minutes will now be attached to
http://alyth2020.ning.com/
Stuart Clark, Alyth Community Council
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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
[email protected]
Charles A Davidson
Blacksmith, Welder & 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 & 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
Bamff Wild Boar
Forest-Reared & Free Range
To buy wild boar meat contact Connie:
01828 632056
[email protected]
Please call, email or see website for
prices and further information
www.bamff.co.uk
DO YOU NEED
JOINERY WORK?
ALYTH SHOW NEEDS YOUR HELP !!!
INDUSTRIAL TENT
- the baking, produce and hobbies tent
The Alyth Show 2009 was a great day with good weather.
Thanks to all those who took part and those who came to
enjoy the day. In particular we are interested in your views of
the Industrial tent:
♦ Did you go into the industrial tent? If not, why not?
♦ What did you like about the tent and why?
♦ What did you not like about the tent and why?
♦ What sections/classes of the competitions did you not like
and why?
♦ What other sections/classes of competition would you like
to see?
♦ What ideas do you have that would improve the tent?
NO JOB TOO SMALL
FREE ESTIMATE
OVER 30 YEARS EXPERIENCE
TEL ALLY
MOB
07523002756
HOME
01828 632581
Your help would be greatly appreciated. Please can you
send your thoughts to [email protected] or fill in a
questionnaire at the Dirliebane Café by the end of September. THANK YOU. Elizabeth Crossley-Davies
Secretary, Alyth Show Ladies Committee
ZAP TOOLS
Alyth Musical Society will begin rehearsals for their 2010
Production of Cole Porter's 'Anything Goes' on Monday 14th
September in the Ogilvy Rooms at 7.30pm. The action is
mainly set on the SS America as it travels from New York to
England. Numbers include 'Blow Gabriel', 'It's de Lovely',
'Anything Goes', 'Friendship' and 'I Get a Kick out of You.' It
is always great to have fresh faces in the company and new
members are most welcome. We especially need men in the
20-40 age range. We will also need some youngsters in this
production but the age range will be 12-16 and depending on
numbers, auditions may be necessary to find around 6 talented performers. Even at this stage planning has been
taking place with the production team signed up along with
other backstage positions and tasks organised.
To keep up to date with details leading up to the show
please visit: www.alythmusical.com
TOOL HIRE
89 Airlie Street, Alyth
All kinds of gardening, building, decorating
& cleaning equipment
Also: pressure Cleaning, Stump Grinding,
Garden Maintenance etc.
FOR HIRE & SALE
Tel: 01828 634174 Mob: 07895 053838
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone, Flute and
Clarinet Tuition
Tel:01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome!
AMS ANNOUNCE
START OF REHEARSALS
ROGER
DECORATORS
Est - 1984
PROMPT FIRST CLASS WORK
From QUALIFIED TRADESMEN
Tel: 01828 632879 Mob - 07870586287
SIMPLY THE BEST
Gavin Tripney
Joinery Services
All types of joinery work considered
25 Parkside Road
Alyth
Ph11 8BX
Tel
01828 632754
Mobile 07828 150859
[email protected]
MADELEINE McINTOSH
FOOT HEALTH PRACTITIONER
FOR ALL YOUR FOOTCARE
REQUIREMENTS
TEL: 01250 872005
Mob: 07904 382 840
MUIR
DRIVING SCHOOL
Dave Muir
DSA Approved Driving Instructor
Pass Plus Registered
ALYTH & DISTRICT PIPE BAND NEWS
On 25th July, the Band travelled to Greenock for the
2009 RSPBA European Pipe Band Championships. We are
really proud to have been placed 4th in our heat and 8th
overall out of 30 Bands in our grade. An excellent result for
such a young, recently formed band, that reflects the hard
work and commitment of all the band members. The band
enjoyed playing on home ground in Alyth Square on Saturday 1st August, which was sponsored by BEPTA. We played
at Strathallan Highland Games at Bridge of Allan on Sunday
2nd August. On Wednesday 9th August the band took part in
an "Entertainment Evening" for the competitors and spectators at The Scottish 6 Day Orienteering Championships at
Perth Racecourse.
And finally… We would like to thank Stuart Milne of Parkside
Road, who has very generously donated a vintage "Message
Bike" that he has painstakingly restored. We would welcome
suggestions from readers as to how the bike can best be
used to raise money for band funds. Emails to:
[email protected]
Can we also remind folk that we are holding a coffee
morning on Saturday 24th October in Airlie Street Hall and
any offers of help on the day or donations of produce for the
cake and candy stall or raffle and tombola prizes, would be
very much appreciated. We can collect beforehand by arrangement. Once again, all band members and helpers would like to sincerely thank all those in Alyth and District, without whose support we could not survive!
Jackie Macintyre, Secretary
Tel: 01250 870725
Mob: 07732 531767
Gift Vouchers Available
David Scott Ltd
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
& MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth
Call for appointment
Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries
A 24 hour service is maintained on
01828 633 433
RENDEZVOUS
**HAIRDRESSER**
59 Airlie Street, Alyth.
Tel: 632097
Open Tues - Sat
Gift Vouchers Available
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 [email protected]
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ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
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The Alyth Youth Partnership (AYP) is looking forward to
the new school term by offering the usual clubs and some
new opportunities for all young people aged 10-25 years
old. The club times are as follows:
Facial’s
Waxing
Eyebrows
Tanning
Massage
Manicures
Pedicures
Bridal Packages
Princess Parties
Make-up
Gift Vouchers
Tel: 01828 633384
Alyth Skate Solution, 10-18 years old, Monday 5.00pm6.30pm, Alyth Community Wing, trips to skate parks and
development of new facilities, skate/bmx/inline/mountain
bike.
Alyth Girls' Group, 10-18 years old, Monday 6.30pm8.00pm, Alyth Community Wing, trips to cinema, ice skating and more.
Alyth Youth Forum, 12-25 years old, Monday 7.00pm8.00pm, The HUB, Airlie St., young peoples' opportunity to
discuss issues affecting young people in Alyth, feeds into
Alyth Community Council, P&K Youth Council and Scottish
Youth Parliament, trips away.
Alyth Youth Club, 10-18 years old, Tuesday 6.30pm8.30pm, Alyth Community Wing, trips to megabowl, swimming and more.
Alyth Music Club, 10-25 years old, Thursday 6.30pm8.30pm, Alyth Community Wing, learn guitar, drums, DJ
workshops and more.
The HUB, 15-25 years old, Monday/Wednesday/Friday
4.00pm-8.00pm, The HUB, Airlie St, drop-in centre, free
information, free internet, gaming machines and more.
Holiday Programmes, 10-25 years, School Holidays
various timings, residentials, workshops, adventure training and much more, attend clubs for more details.
All the clubs are free to join and you can attend as many
different clubs as you like. Some trips have a small fee
which are subsidised by the AYP.
The AYP is a registered charity and as such we are
always looking for new members and volunteers to help
out. If you are looking at completing a Duke of Edinburgh
Award think about using the AYP as part of your service by
volunteering at one of the clubs.
If you require more information on any of the clubs then
please feel free to pop into the HUB for a chat or just come
along to one of the clubs.
Paul MacFarlane
Youth Worker, Alyth Youth Partnership
ST. Gardening
&
Maintenance
Grass Cutting, Hedge Trimming,
Weed Control, Flower Beds,
Fencing, Slabing…
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
Email:[email protected]
FREE ESTIMATES
ALYTH SHOW
CRAFTS/INTERESTS
SOLUTIONS
Special gifts and souvenirs
For every occasion
Ideal for clubs, businesses,
Family and friends
Your selection, text or image
Printed on a wide choice of
materials:
Clothing, place mats etc.
Look out for our exiting
new products arriving in September
Lighten your load with our
ironing service.
Just drop in or phone us
17 Airlie Street, Alyth
Tele: 633065
e: [email protected]
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
4.30pm - 9pm
Saturday
4.30pm - 9pm
Sunday
Closed
David Murphy
Decorators
Interior
For the Alyth Show 2010, we would like to expand the
areas of rural/local interest. In order to identify what form
this should take, we would love to hear from you.
♦ What crafts/interests would you like to see?
♦ Are you involved in crafts? If so, what is your craft and
are you interested in being part of the crafts area of the
show in 2010?
♦ What ideas do you have that would attract you to this
area and increase crafts/interests at the show?
Your feedback is essential to expanding and improving this
area of the show, so please can you send your ideas and
interests to [email protected] or fill in a questionnaire at the Dirliebane Café by the end of September.
THANK YOU.
Elizabeth Crossley-Davies
Secretary, Alyth Show Ladies Committee
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
Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore
SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL (Old Council Chambers) on 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7.00PM
OR CONTACT BY Tel: SNP OFF: 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304
P&K Council Tel: 01738 475018 Email: [email protected]
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PEEL FARM COFFEE SHOP
why not journey through the beautiful
countryside and pop in for a cuppy!
enjoy freshly cooked meals and real
home baking all in a warm and friendly
atmosphere.
breakfasts and hot meals served daily
open 7days
10am - 5pm
it is with regret that we will now only
be serving high teas to pre booked
parties of ten and above.
vikki and the staff at the coffee shop
are sorry for inconvenience caused.
for more information, please call
01575560205
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: [email protected]
Airlie Computers
Simon Bogle
FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR
HOME & SMALL BUSINESS USERS
We have moved. Note new phone number
Tel: 01575 560466 Mob: 07732 524139
www.airliecomputers.co.uk
9.00am to 9.00pm. Monday to Saturday
J. & M. KAY
Ladies & Gents Hairdressers
13 Airlie Street,
ALYTH.
Telephone 01828 632252
ALYTH’S HISTORY
IN THE MAKING
After a year of planning, the Alyth Family History Project
was launched on 1st August. The Parish Church, Museum,
and Library have joined together to provide a free family
history resource. Enthusiastic visitors congregated in the
Parish Church for the launch, and enjoyed browsing
through the ‘Auld Alyth’ photographs, burial records,
almanacs, maps and gazettes, as well as handling
museum objects and receiving genealogy advice from
Perth & Kinross Council’s Family History Department, AK
Bell Local Studies, and archivists from the Black Watch
Museum and Perth & Kinross Council.
Speaking as coordinator of the project, Irene Robertson
commented “We are delighted this project has been so
positively received. More than 1,000 photographs of Alyth
people, school, businesses, events and views over the last
century have been received, and they continue to pour in.
It really is amazing what people keep in their bottom
drawers! And we’re delighted they do, because this
project’s longevity depends on building up the archive to
contain copies of everything related to Alyth and all the
generations already gone. There’s something very special
about collating, and essentially resurrecting, these Auld
Alyth photos for future generations to enjoy.
“Thanks to the generosity of a gentleman from Whitley
Bay with Alyth ancestors, Alyth Parish Records will be
available to view on microfilm from Sunday 6th
September. These records are extremely interesting,
dated 1623 to 1854 covering all births, marriages and
deaths. Add this to our exercise of extracting burial records
and photographing headstones, the project should be the
first port of call for any one researching their family tree.
However the project is just as interesting to locals, of all
ages, who love looking through old photos of familiar faces
and all things Alyth, especially as we need help in naming
and dating many of the photos.”
The project is FREE to the public thanks to funding by
the Scottish Community Foundation from the Scottish and
Southern Energy Drumderg Wind Farm Community
Benefit Fund, and Alyth Community Council. Further
details can be found on the church website
www.alythparishchurch.org.uk
Alyth Parish Church:
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needs including
accounts, taxation,
payroll, VAT
Ogilvies Garden Services
Always Available - Always Professional Always Affordable
Over 20 Years Experience
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Tree’s - Hedges - Lawns - Paths
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SCOTLAND
GEO’s BAR
&
THISTLE LOUNGE
AIRLIE STREET, ALYTH
Tel : 632276 Fax: 633939
Lounge available for
meetings
FOOTBALL ‘LIVE’
on Digital & Five
Saturday 10-12
Sunday 2-4
(for Auld Alyth photos,
Cemetery & Parish
Records)
Alyth Museum (May-Sep):
(for ever-changing
exhibitions on Alyth
life over the centuries)
Alyth Library:
Wednesday - Sunday
1-5
Monday10-12.30, 2-4
Tuesday10-12.30,6-8
Wednesday/Sunday
Closed
Thursday 2-4, 6-8
Friday 2-4
Saturday 9.30-12.30
(for FREE Internet
access and advice
on tracing your
ancestors.
2 St. Malcolm’s Wynd
Kirriemuir
Repairs Spares & Servicing Washing Machines,
Cookers, Tumble dryers & Vacuums.
Cycle Repairs & Spares by Post
[email protected]
South Street, Burrelton
Tel: 01828 670294
ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT
2009 OPENING TIMES
GEORGE W. RENNIE
Tel: 01575 573292
Mobile: 07711 818238
Helen Hally CA
ADMISSION
IS
FREE
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Primrose Hill Studio x
Mill of Fyall Cottage, Bamff Road, Alyth
PH11 8LB
tel: 01828 633422
www.primrosehillinteriors.com
Gorgeous range of hand made home and
fashion accessories, pottery, cards & gifts for
all.
Come and visit us for the Perthshire Open
Studios 5th – 13th September. Live Scottish
music on 5th from noon onwards.
Also exhibiting in the Studio are Diane
Thomson & Katie Whitson with their
collections of felt, photography and vintage
goodies.
Open Friday & Saturday 11am – 4pm
DEVERON GLENISLA SUBMIT PLANNING
APPLICATION
The Alyth Hotel
And Restaurant
6-8 Commercial Street, Alyth,
PH11 8AF.
Tel: 01828 632447
NEW MENU and
TAPAS MENU
Come along and find out what
its all about.
SUNDAY CARVERY
Every Sunday from 12.15
Two Course £9.50
Children £5.00
Book Early To Reserve Your
Table
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES
POSTCARDS, CARDS & CALENDARS
at DUNIRA, ST NINIANS ROAD
and also at
THE POST OFFICE
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I can also simulate your photos into Oil
and Watercolour Prints using Computer
Software
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A percentage from the sale of the cards
& calendars will go to Wisecraft, the
mental health craft project in
Blairgowrie.
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Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs
Only two needed, £1 each
Phone Listed Number
TEL: 01828 632434
www.frogpublications.co.uk
Need a Gardener?
WATSON
GARDEN SERVICES
for all your gardening needs
Grass cutting
Hedge trimming
Paths
Walls
Fencing
01250 875363
07840685222
Following the public exhibition held earlier in the year,
Deveron Glenisla LLP has now submitted its outline planning application for development at Glenisla Golf Course.
The application for a major tourist, leisure and residential
facility in Alyth follows a six-month community consultation
programme that has demonstrated high levels of public
support for the project.
It is the intention of Deveron Glenisla LLP to respond to
all comments lodged with the Council during the course of
the application being processed. A follow-up public exhibition will take place during autumn of this year, with a view
to updating the local community and any interested parties
of how the application is progressing and re-engaging with
the local stakeholders.
Nick Somerville, Director of Glenisla Golf Course Ltd
added: “We are pleased to submit our planning application
to Perth and Kinross Council which will strengthen the
local economy, increase local investment and the tourism
profile of the areas. We are especially pleased to have a
significant level of community support behind us. Despite
the current economic climate we remain fully committed to
delivering this exciting development.”
The application reference is 09/01345/IPM and it can be
found online at Perth and Kinross Council website
www.pkc.gov.uk In addition, the application can be inspected at the Council Area Office, 46 Leslie Street, Blairgowrie and at Pullar House, 35 Kinnoull Street, Perth PH1
5GD. If you intend to inspect the application in person, it is
advisable to phone in advance on 01738 475 300.
Buy Design
19 Airlie Street,
Alyth
Tel: 01828 633511
Unique handcrafted gifts
& jewellery
Repairs now
undertaken
Open Mon,
Thurs, Fri, Sat
NATURAL STONE
AND
BRICKWORK SPECIALISTS
from garden walls to renovations and
new builds
free estimates
Contact Davie on: 01828 633061
mob: 07732 267272
LAST CHANCE…
Last chance to help Alyth secure £20,000 for the Scout hut
and Guide hut - help Alyth reach its energy reduction target.
As you know, since October 2008 Alyth has been involved in an Energy Challenge Project with Scottish and
Southern Energy to see if the community can reduce the
town’s electricity consumption by 10% within 2 years. SSE
has offered a community reward of about £20,000 to
spend on community energy projects if we reach this target. SSE has tried to help Alyth reach this target, by providing over 350 homes with smart meters, another 300 or
so homes with clip on energy cost monitors and providing
funding for a number of community events and promotional materials (such as the big banner you will have seen
next to The Square), but so far all our efforts have not
been enough! We have got close to our target a couple of
times (our highest reduction per month was -8.564% in
February 2009, closely followed by -8.383% in April 2009),
but recently we have tailed off.
September is our last chance to reach our target, and as
it was voted in a community survey at the Gala this year to
spend the reward money equally between the Scout hut
and the Guide hut on much needed energy efficiency
measures, then please, please do all you can to help reduce the town’s electricity usage throughout this month. Of
course, do not freeze or go on a diet of cold porridge, but
please do the little things that will all add up if we all do
them; switch off your lights when not in use, boil less water
in the kettle, change light bulbs, minimise use of high
wattage power tools etc.
I am sure we can do it if we all make a last concerted
effort! Clive Bowman
ALYTH LADIES KNITTING FOR CHARITY
Dear All, I have received news that our latest donation to
Balcraig, is ALREADY in Africa! As it is winter there now
they are greatly appreciated! I have also received other
glowing compliments and appreciation which I wish to
pass onto you all. I now have some more wool in stock,
but never say no to more! Thank you all.
Yours Susan Dawson
T: 01828 633239 E: [email protected]
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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
www.peelfarm.com
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
Glenfernate Fresh Meats
Enochdhu, Blairgowrie PH10 7PL
Tel: 01250 881 215
Fax: 01250 881 780
E-mail: [email protected]
www.glenfernate.com
Beef, Lamb & 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.
BEEF PACK
£44.50
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)
LAMB PACK
£38.00
Leg of Lamb approx 1.5kg
(3lb)
1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder
450g Diced Shoulder
4 Dble loin chops
4 Leg Steaks
4 Noisettes
1 Pack Lamb Burgers
(quarter pounders)
BBQ PACK
2 Packs of Stk Burgers
1 Pack of Venison Burg.
£32.00
1 Pack of Lamb Burgers
1 Pack of Pork & Apple
Burg.
1 Pack of Stk Saus.450g
1 Pack Lamb Saus.450g.
1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus. 450g
1 kg Rump Stks appx.6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx.4
Venison Pack
£36.00
1 Haunch of Venison 1.5kg(3lbs)
2 Venison Stks. 230gms (1/2lb)
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 Blairgowrie/Alyth 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..
‘Glenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealers’
WALK TALL
by Dan Dewar, 9 Commercial Street, Alyth
As lang’s the Alyth Burnie rins,
and Sun and Stars don’t faileth;
as lang’s God Wills, ablow these hills,
there’ll always be an Alyth!
A’ve never seen a bonnier toon
though I hae roamed aplenty;
a’ve sailed an’ flown the hail world roon –
but, The Best! wis aye ahent me.
Nae metter whar, though near or far,
that you micht choose tae waander…
you’ll never see, in that Country,
a sicht that’s onie grander
Friendly Service & Hospitality
Drop in, have a drink and a chat,
enjoy our sun patio & beer garden.
We are now serving Weekend lite
bites & snacks with a special of the
day 11am to 6pm
Open: Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm
Fri - 5pm - midnight
Sat & Sun - All Day
Tel: 01828 640340
Kwik-Kut Garden Service
Professional Hedge Cutting Service
Trees Pruned or taken down
All other garden work undertaken
CERAMIC & NATURAL STONE,
KITCHEN & BATHROOM
WALLS & FLOORS inc.
CONSERVATORIES
TILE REPAIR & REGROUTING
DOMESTIC & COMMERCIAL
WORK
FREE QUOTES
CALL SANDY 01828 632424
OR MOBILE 07835443561
than Scotland’s bonnie hills and glens;
Majestic Mountain Splendour!
oor burnie gurglin’ through the Den,
and folks wi’ herts sae tender:
they’ll never pass a neebour by
wha needs a wee bit lifty;
their freendly nods, and smiles sae broad,
a’m shair! will aye uplift ye.
Oor Boolin’ Green, for lang has been,
the Best yin in the County:
that’s thanks tae Jock, an’ thae ither Folk,
wha graft for ne’er a bounty!
Wi’ Open Een, it can be seen
(if you’re no juist a dreamer)
in oor ain toon, sae calm, serene,
The Grass is Lush and Greener!
So envy not yer neebour’s plot,
enjoy the yin ye live in!
Be thankfu’ aye for what ye’ve got –
for A’ that we’ve been given!
Though big or small, you must Walk Tall!
Chest oot! Heid high! and Swankin!
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THE TEDDY BEARS
TRAIL
2009
The Ardler Tavern Village Pub
TOSH TILING SERVICES
Painters & Decorators
The Teddy Bears Trail
2009 which was sponsored
by Alyth & District Business
Association
was
a
competition that had been
designed for the young and
the young at heart. Teddy
once again arrived in Alyth, Scotland but this year his
trusty old car which was 10 years old had been giving
problems with a few parts falling off as he arrived in Alyth.
He had decided to make use of the Government’s new
“Scrap an old banger” scheme and buy a brand new car
while he was here.
Teddy could not decide what make or type of car to
purchase so businesses in Alyth to assist him were
displaying lots of different models in their windows.
The competition closed on the 31st of August. Please
hand all completed forms in to
J. & M. Kay, Ladies & Gents Hairdresser,
13 Airlie Street, Alyth by Wednesday 9th September.
Free estimates
We hope you all had fun completing the Teddy Bears Trail,
and visitors to the town have enjoyed their visit to Alyth.
Tel: 01250 870485
Or mob: 07786414581
The winner(s) will be announced on
Friday 11th September 2009.
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Free Quotations
We stay until the job is finished
Cairnleith House
Cairnleith Street
Alyth
Please contact
Belinda or David Mitchell
Tel: 01828 630130 (evening)
Mobile:07793 553147(day)
email:
[email protected]
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 Mill Shop
Belmont Street
Newtyle
Wool Carpet Specialists
Large range of carpet and vinyl
Professional fitting
Affordable
OPEN HOURS
Monday-Thursday 8.30am - 5pm
Friday 8.30am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday Closed
01828 650 541
www.millshop-newtyle.co.uk
WEE
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(ALYTH)
MOBILE SERVICING & REPAIRS TO:
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RIDE-ON MOWERS
STRIMMERS
CHAINSAWS
AND MOST SMALL ENGINED
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Mob: 07783 626321
Email:
[email protected]
Complementary Therapist
Sally Robertson
‘relax & be pampered’
Reflexology/Aromatherapy/Swedish Massage
ALYTH GALA DAY UPDATE
I will get a telling off for starting with an apology, but here
goes, I apologise. There are a lot of dates in this article
concerning our future activities so please have your diaries
handy. Can I begin by advising you that the Gala Committee AGM will be held on Tuesday 29th September 2009 at
7pm in the Town Hall, Alyth. The Gala survives on the
input of local people, businesses, organisations and
groups. If you wish to help the town to do something different for the Gala in 2010 then please attend the AGM and
get involved. Don’t worry, you will not be asked to be
Chairperson or hold office (not in your first year anyway!)
so come along and make your voice heard.
On 4th August, we held our monthly meeting and set the
date for next year’s Gala Day, it will be Sunday 30th May
2010.
The existing Committee of around ten people have
already started forming plans for next year’s event. We
said on the last update that we needed to improve the
number of activities within the ring. We know that in 2010
we need to provide more entertainment for children. Some
of our group have visited Gala days across the breadth of
the country this year and already suggestions have been
made for possible attractions. It would be foolish to provide
a list of “possible attractions” at this time. We will keep you
updated by every means that we can. Quality attractions
cost lots of money and so we need to be creative with our
thinking for raising money.
For the 2010 event we have agreed that an initial non
returnable deposit will be taken from people who wish to
have a stall at the event. In the next update I will provide
you with a contact list and means of contact for those
members of the committee that have taken on different
roles for the 2010 event.
The issue of a car boot sale as part of the Gala Day was
discussed. It was agreed by those present at the meeting
that we maintain the theme we have at this time and so I
must inform you that there will again be no car boot sale at
next year’s event.
Our treasurer is working hard to ensure that she can
have a definitive ‘total raised’ as a result of the 2009 event.
We hope to be able to break down the financial awards to
the groups and organisations around town at our meeting
on 1st September. Once that list is agreed at committee
each organisation nominated will be contacted.
On Saturday 26th September 2009, we will be holding a
Coffee morning in the Airlie Street Hall. During the Coffee
morning the awards will be made to the groups and organisations identified. We would welcome everyone in for a
coffee and a chat that day. Please use the opportunity to
speak to any of our committee to make any suggestions
you may have for the 2010 event.
Stuart Clark, Alyth Gala Committee.
The DirlieBane
Opening Times:
Mon-Fri 09.15-4.00pm
Sat 10.00 - 5pm
Sun 12.00 - 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
There's always a warm welcome at
The DirlieBane
Telephone 01828 633644
To place an order
L.O.S.T.
House Clearances and Removals
Single Items Welcome
Quality used furniture, ornaments
and other household items always
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Contact: Trevor Brooks on
T: 01828 632161 Mob: 07736 775 472
Carpet Care
Carpet, Upholstery and Leather
Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart
Call for a Free Quote:
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
Squeaky Clean Services
Clean windows, keen prices!
David Nixon
Window Cleaner
12 Princes Croft, Coupar Angus
Perthshire, PH13 9EH
Tel: 01828 628754
Mobile: 07756881560
Tel: 01828 640201
garage or similar wanted
for rent within 10 miles
of Alyth
Please phone Gavin Jamieson
01828 633669
Licensed & Insured
ALYTH
LIBRARY
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FOR UNDER 5’s
EVERY FRIDAY AT 2.30pm
No need to book, just come along!
ALL WELCOME
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MURDO FRASER MSP
MID SCOTLAND & FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press.
To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, EH99 1SP; or e-mail him at [email protected]
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Your Letters
Don’t have access to email?
SANTA’S SLEIGH
CHIP SHOP WINDOW
Due to Perth and Kinross Council policy of
not allowing anything other than a private
motor vehicle to be stored in garages erected
on council sites i.e. the lockups at Springbank
Road, I find myself in the position of not being
able to accommodate the Santa Sleigh which
I am at present trying to restore and which at
present I have in one of my lockups.
Therefore is there anybody out there who can
help out by allowing me to store/renovate it
on their premises?
Ricky Don, Chairman
Between 18th and 24th August Voice readers will
have noticed the Chip Shop was closed due to a
family bereavement. Readers may also have
noticed that the Chip Shop window (facing Airlie
Street) was broken sometime overnight 21st/22nd
August. This was brought to the attention of the
Voice by a reader who was appalled and
disappointed at such a mindless act of
vandalism, never mind its insensitivity in the
circumstances. On behalf of Alyth townspeople,
we offer our condolences and support to the
Franceschi family returning to find their premises
have been vandalised.
THANKS - Robertson
I would like to thank everyone who attended
my surprise 50th on Sunday 26 July and for
all the gifts received. I hope everyone enjoyed
themselves as much as I did. Many thanks to
all the staff at the Burnside Inn for their
hospitality and food, and Sonnet 65 for the
music. Philip
THANKS - MacLeod
I would like to thank everyone for their cards,
presents, best wishes and help in celebrating
my recent birthday. You have shown me the
true meaning of friendship over the last few
years. Alyth and its community hold a special
place in my heart, and for that I will be
eternally grateful. Angela
OUDNEY/BRUCE
Cambridge Street
Phil & Angie would like to announce the safe
arrival of baby Angus, and thank everyone for
all the cards and lovely gifts he has received.
CONGRATULATIONS
to all who passed their Highers. Good luck to
everyone starting University this year…
especially Rory MacLean going to Abertay in
September.
Louise MacLean
MISSING IN ALYTH (12.8.09)
Timid ginger & white cat in Albert Street area.
Answers to MINDY. Missing for over a month.
Please check garages and sheds. Any
information please to: Cats Protection, Perth
Tel: 0845 822 2206
DOG FOULING
Would the person(s) responsible for their dog
(s) fouling in New Alyth, please note they
have been reported to Perth & Kinross
Council Dog Control & Welfare Dept and any
person(s) seen/caught not clearing up after
their dog(s) will be reported/fined.
Name & Address Supplied
TENNIS COURTS Please note
Alyth Tennis Courts are closed until further notice.
BLOODHUNT was filmed in Alyth in 1985,
if you have a copy, please contact the Voice.
It’s free in the Airlie Street Library
ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY
The first meeting of the 2009/10 session takes
place in the Ogilvy Rooms, Commercial Street
on Tuesday 6th October at 7.30pm when
former police constable, Willie MacFarlane will
give an illustrated talk on "The History of the
Perthshire and Kinross-shire Constabulary"
Annual membership of the Society is £5 and
for non-members there is a charge of £2 per
meeting. All welcome.
CAPTAIN GEORGE BRUCE CRICHTON
Captain G. Bruce Crichton, a former councillor on
Alyth Town Council, died on August 7th, aged 83. In
serving on the town council he was following in the
footsteps of his late father, Malcolm. Born in Alyth,
Captain Crichton did officer training with The Black
Watch before being commissioned in the Royal Scots.
From 1944 to 1947 he served in Palestine during the
troubles there.
From 1949 to 1966 he worked in Africa and among
his posts while abroad he was senior accountant with
the Cameroons Development Corporation, and held a
similar post with Nigerian Oil Mills. On returning to
Alyth he worked as company secretary with Thomas
Thomsons, who operated a mill in Blairgowrie.
Captain Crichton, a keen golfer, went on to become
secretary of Alyth Golf Club.
A bachelor, Captain Crichton’s funeral service took
place on August 14th at his home, Georgesville,
Cambridge Street, Alyth before interment in Alyth
Cemetery.
76 Francis Street, San Francisco, USA, CA 94112
Email [email protected]
3 August 2009
Dear Alyth Voice,
I am planning a trip to Alyth this October. My Great
Grandfather was Thomas Whitson McPherson and
was born in Alyth to David McPherson and Mary
Ramsey, as near as I can find out.
My 2 sisters and I are planning this trip so that I
might do some research on our family.
Would it be possible to put this information in The
Voice prior to our arrival, with what family history I
have, in hope that someone in Alyth might have
additional information and contact me before we
arrive or arrange to meet with us while we are there.
Any help or direction in this endeavour that you
might be able to provide would be most appreciated.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
Valerie Bistline
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ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
200 CLUB
August 2009 Draw
1st - £50 - no.091 Mrs S. Warner
2nd - £30 - no.015 Mr D. Brough
3rd - £20 - no.070 Mr G. Robertson
Thanks to Jim & Lorraine at RBS for presiding
MEIGLE & DISTRICT
HISTORY SOCIETY
The next meeting in the Kinloch Arms Hotel, Meigle
Square is on Wednesday 23rd September,
starting at 7.30 pm. Our speaker will be Helen Beat
of the Tay Valley Family History Society and her
talk is entitled 'How to Start your Family History
Research'.
New members and visitors are always very
welcome to our meetings. Annual membership of
MDHS is £5, non-members £2 per meeting.
PERTHSHIRE OPEN STUDIOS WEEK
After a really successful event in 2008, The
Perthshire Open Studios is back again, boasting
more exciting exhibitors and lots going on to keep
you entertained. Primrose Hill Studio, just outside
Alyth, is one of the venues again this year and is
offering lots of new things to tempt you along
through the Den! We will have our usual quirky
collection of homeware textiles, fashion accessories
and gifts, along with two exciting new exhibitors and
some live Scottish music on opening day.
Diane Thomson has a keen eye for photography
and is a wonderful artist. Inspired by her rural surroundings, her collection of cards and feltwork will
be a fitting addition to the Primrose Hill collection. Katie Whitson makes the most fabulous felt
jewellery and ceramics in jewel like colours, aswell
as putting together a great collection of vintage bits
and pieces. If you're enjoying the vintage revival
there'll be something hiding in a basket to tempt
you! Between the three of us, we're also hoping to
have free range eggs, garden produce and cut
flowers for sale. The exhibition in the Studio will be
open from Saturday 5th September through until
Sunday 13th September, open daily from 10am 5pm. The live Scottish music will be from around
midday on 5th September. We are venue number 5
on the Orange route in the Perthshire Open Studios
brochure. Come along past the Den of Alyth and
carry on along this road for a couple of miles. You'll
see our red and white sign on the left hand side,
turn left here and come into the driveway to park.
Lisa Hector
THINK GLOBALLY, ACT LOCALLY
What on earth does that mean? For me – it means
not just using the recycling bins when at Peel Farm
Coffee Shop, but using the Post Office for pensions,
mail stuff & car tax; grocers, butcher, bakeries in
Alyth; fruit & veg in great Blairgowrie Farm Shop;
insurance at I&D Airlie Street; travel arrangements
at Blairgowrie ‘Travel Bar’; supporting local coffee
mornings and cafés, Ron’s book sales & Guides’
charity shop, and lots of ither guid happenings. Aye
– but what do I do? Recently got a reply from Canada’s Prime Minister office regarding the inadequate and degrading wheelchair facilities at Toronto
Airport. I won’t benefit but hopefully ithers will. Have
ye noticed the magical appearance of white parking
lines? They are there to stop vehicles parking
where wheelchairs access the pavements. Sorry, I
never thought, but I will now.
Josi F.
Public Notices
Alyth Badminton club’s 2009/2010
season starts on Tuesday the 8th
September in the Airlie Street Hall,
7.30pm. Open to persons over the age of
18 - any standard welcome.
ST NINIAN’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
The church will be OPEN
for private devotion every Sunday
31st May - 25th October 2009
12.30pm to 5.30pm
1st Nov. - 28th March 2010
12.30pm to 4.30pm
Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon
Disabled Access by St Ninian’s Rd gate.
WRVS
Books on Wheels
Can’t get to the library?
We deliver books to your door...
Books – in normal or large print / Audio Books –
cassette player req. / Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872905 for details
ALYTH PLAYGROUP
for Children from 2 years old
Tuesdays & Thursdays
9:15 - 11:15
Alyth Community Wing
Qualified Playstart Staff
Some places are still available and we can take
cations for children turning 2 within the
next school session.
ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS
ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENS’
LUNCH and SOCIALISING CLUB
(Perth & Kinross Healthy Communities Project)
NEXT LUNCH DATES
28 September, 12 & 26 October
at 12.30 in Airlie Street Hall, £2 pp
Tel. Jackie Doe 01738 473 146
EXERCISE GROUPS
7, 14, 21 September & 5 October
£2.00 per session, or £6.00 payable on 7 September
19 October & 2, 16, 30 November
£2.00 per session or £6.00 payable on 19 October
AIRLIE STREET HALL
Active Sessions 10am
Gentle Sessions 11am
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)
10.00am - 11.00am on
Poniedzialki, Wtorki l Piatki
Koszt za grupe : £1 za osobe dorosla l 1 dziecko, 50p
za drudie dziecko (to samo 3)
Tel 01828 634 297 po wiecej pytan
RECYCLED BIKES PROMOTE
A GREENER LIFESTYLE
appli-
Alyth Rainbows will resume on
Friday 4th September 2009
6.15pm to 7.30pm
We currently have places for any girls aged 5-7
years who live in Alyth & surrounding areas
Tel. Catherine Chalmers on 01828 633825
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 £250 - £2,000
Main Grants
£2,000 - £10,000
Apply by application form in advance of
Last 2009 deadline 12 October
Large Grants over £10,000
Contact S.C.F. to discuss your project first
Application Forms and Guidelines are available
from the Scottish Community Foundation:
website www.scottishcf.org
(forms can be downloaded)
tel. 0141 225 6670 email [email protected]
* Projects must benefit people living in the
Alyth and/or Mount Blair Community Council areas
Alyth
Parish
Church
capturing the Prince Charles & Camilla
(Duke & 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
There are 23 million bicycles in the UK and it was
recently estimated that every year another 2.75 million
new ones are sold across the UK, some of which are
bought to keep up with the latest fashion. So when the
unwanted bikes are discarded, most are either repairable
or have a number of salvageable parts on them that can
be reused rather than dumping in landfill. Through a
partnership between Perth & Kinross Council and The
Bike Station, old or unwanted bikes can be recycled at
four of the Council’s Recycling Centres (Pitlochry,
Aberfeldy, Kinross and Friarton in Perth) for refurbishing
before they are sold back to the community at affordable
prices and with a three-month guarantee.
The Bike Station holds regular recycled bicycle sales
across Perth and Kinross and as Alyth is a Climate Action
Town, keen to promote cycling for fun and as a way of
commuting, and the Alyth Hub (the local youth group) is
eager to increase the farming town’s reuse and recycling
opportunities, the next event is being held here. Visit the
Bike Station’s Recycled Bicycle Sale in Alyth’s Health
Centre car park on Saturday 5th September between
11am and 1pm. The majority of bikes for sale will be for
children but there will also be some adult bikes available.
Qualified mechanics will also be on hand to fix broken
bikes, and any unwanted bikes can be donated for
recycling.
To tie in with promoting a healthy lifestyle and safe
commuting, The Bike Station will simultaneously be
running a Cycle Proficiency Training Session on Saturday
in the grounds of the Alyth Fire Station. The Bike Station
is Scotland's first Cycling Scotland accredited Cycle
Training Centre and while anyone is welcome to attend
this training session, it will primarily be aimed at encouraging children and young people, including those from the
Alyth Hub, to cycle safely. For more information, visit
www.pkc.gov.uk/recycle and www.thebikestation.org.uk
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Sunday Service 11am
(1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening
Service except June, July, August)
Crèche available at Morning Services
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am
~~~
CHURCH FÊTE
SATURDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER
1.30pm - 4pm
in Alyth Parish Church Grounds
Usual stalls including, tombola, cake&candy, plants,
produce, arts&crafts, raffle & teas. Donations for stalls
can be uplifted or handed in to either Elasaidh
(633100), Ruth (633539) or Audrey (633161) or
delivered to the Church on Friday evening 6pm-7.30pm
or Saturday morning 10am-11am. Similarly if you or
someone you know needs a lift to and from the Church,
please let Jim Lindsay (632390) know. We will make
arrangements for those who might otherwise "miss out".
~~~
FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT
OPEN EVERY
Saturday 10-12 & Sunday 2-4
GUILD
THURSDAY 3RD SEPTEMBER 7PM
The Guild commences the new session on Thursday,
3rd September with a Dedication Service in the Airlie
Street Hall at 7 pm. In the absence of the Minister the
service will be conducted by Rev. Grace Saunders. We
look forward to seeing members again and would
welcome anyone who would like to come along and
share our fellowship.
www.alythparishchurch.org.uk
ST NINIAN’S
EPISCOPAL
CHURCH
SUNDAY SERVICES
6th September 2009
The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
11 am Book of Common Prayer Communion
13th September 2009
The Fourteenth Sunday after Trinity
11 am Sung Eucharist
20th September 2009
The Fifteenth Sunday after Trinity
27th September 2009
The Sixteenth Sunday after Trinity
Every Thursday 11 am Morning Prayer
ALL ARE WELCOME
Rector: The Very Revd Kenny Rathband
Tel: 01250 874583
Diocesan Website:
www.standrews.anglican.org
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Alyth 2020 is a steering group gathering the views of Alyth
residents about the future of Alyth. We want to know what
you would like the town to be like in the future and the kind
of services you would like. We hope to gather enough
information to help with planning future activity and making
the best use of funding sources.
Workshops for Community Vision
As part of our consultation, we are contacting all community and voluntary groups in Alyth to gather their views
individually and collectively. We are inviting all groups to
send a representative, to a brief workshop on either 9th or
16th September from 7.30pm to 9.00pm at the Airlie Street
Hall. At this workshop, they will be able to contribute to
the information gathering process and to discuss with
others the future of Alyth. They can also acquire materials
to help run a similar event for their own group.
If your group has not heard from us and would like to
take part, please do let us know the name of your representative and which workshop they would like to attend,
using the contact details below.
We look forward to meeting with all the groups at the
workshops.
Street By Street Place Check
We are also conducting a Street By Street “Place Check”.
We are walking down every street in Alyth, identifying
things that we like, don’t like and what can be improved.
The first walk about identified cracked pavements, excellent green spaces, allotments, doors needing painting and
lovely colourful planting by the Council and Alyth in Bloom.
We have been meeting every Saturday at 1pm in the
Market Square. If you would like to get involved, please
come along on either 29th August or 5th September. We
need everyone to get involved and would appreciate your
thoughts.
You can contacts us by phone on 01828 634 134, by email
at
[email protected],
online
at
http://alyth2020.ning.com and by mail at 43 Airlie Street,
Alyth, PH11 8AJ.
Sanjay Samani, Chair
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5.30am - 3pm Saturday
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ALYTH
WALKING GROUP
Taking advantage of the good weather, Alyth Walking
Group headed for Rattray and Cargills Path before striking
east to the beauty and tranquility of Glendams. Those who
are unfamiliar with the area are struck by the stunning
scenery so near to Alyth. After the final climb to Drimmie it
was downhill through the dappled sunlight of the Den of
Alyth for a welcome cup of tea and scone.
The next walk will be on Saturday 5th. September. Meet
in Alyth Square at 12.30 for car share to Dunkeld for an
easy 6 mile walk.
Details from Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or e-mail
[email protected].
Local Councillor Strathmore Ward
Can be contacted at
17 Airlie Street,
Alyth
OR CONTACT ON
Mobile no: 07786674776
or P & K Council on 01738 475 034
or at home on 01828 632 284
or by email at [email protected]
© R. McGill
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PH11 8PH
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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 – Folk Music – Quiz Night –
Game Nights
Ample Parking even for your Horse.
Wonderful beer garden.
Big Screen Sport
Alyth Garage
Garage Tel - 01828 633783
( 24 hours)
Alyth Garage • Cambridge Street • Alyth • Perthshire • PH11 8AW
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Engine Diagnostic Checks
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Strathmore Heritage Homes Ltd
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• New builds
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BARNARDO’S BOXES
The Boxes of the ‘Out of School’ Barnardo’s Group
which includes a few boxes from Newtyle and
Blairgowrie were opened recently.
A total of £477.57 was realised. This money will
go to help the most vulnerable children and young people transforming their lives
and fulfil their potential.
Barnardo’s helps those young people to overcome severe disadvantage by
enabling them to address their various problems and to support others while they
tackle the challenges of disability.
Many thanks to my friends who came along to help count the money (mainly 1p,
2p and 5p coins) from each individual box and to the many loyal supporters of
Barnardo’s some of whom have been donating to Barnardo’s for nearly 50 years.
If anyone would like a box or who has a box in the house and would like to bring
it back into use, please contact me on telephone number 632456.
Dorothy Lothian
RUTHVEN FESTIVAL
ANNOUNCES ‘FABULOUS’ PROGRAMME
FOR FINAL CONCERT OF 2009
Carpenter’s Cottage, Pitnacree Street, Alyth, PH118DY
The final concert in Ruthven Parish Festival’s 20th anniversary year will be a chamber
recital featuring the work of Mozart, Schubert, Brahms and Bruch.
The September 6 recital will begin with Mozart’s quite magnificent String Quartet in
C, which will be performed by violinists Barbara Geller and John Cheyne; Stewart McMurdo and Sean Thomas on viola; and cellist Donald Gordon.
This will be followed by what promises to be yet another virtuoso performance by soprano Alison McDonald, who will be treating the audience to a selection
of songs by Brahms and Fauré.
Making a very welcome return to the Ruthven Parish Festival will be the festival’s original Musical Director, Alan Jacques, who will certainly have a busy
afternoon. Alan will be accompanying Alison McDonald and clarinettist Robert Thomson in a performance of Romanze by Schubert, which was performed by
the same highly-accomplished trio at the first Ruthven Festival in 1990. Alan will also be teaming up with Robert Thomson and cellist Phillip Maltin for an
eagerly-awaiting recital of a series of pieces by the German composer Max Bruch.
“This programme promises to be a fabulous celebration of the music that has been appreciated and adored by Ruthven Parish Festival audiences for 20
years,” said Evelyn Hood, Secretary of Ruthven Parish Festival. “This chamber recital will be a wonderful way to conclude our 20th anniversary season.”
The September 6 Ruthven Parish Festival Chamber Recital starts with a wine reception at 3pm, with the recital commencing at 3.30pm.
Admission is by a donation of £16, which includes the wine reception. There is no charge for school age children. For more information about Ruthven
Parish Festival, or to reserve programmes for the recital, call 01828 632558 or email [email protected].
Office: 01828 632 379
Mobile: 07973 970 176
Sunday Carvery
Every Sunday from 12.30pm
Adults £8.50 Children £5
The Friendly Place
to Play Golf – And Eat!’
Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm – Extensive Menu – Relaxed Dress Code
Beautiful Views over the Golf Course, Strathmore Valley and Sidlaw Hills
For Restaurant Reservations please call 01828 634004/633322
Non-Members Very Welcome Anytime
Xmas Party Bookings Now Being Taken
Two great Festive Menu’s - £11.95 or £16.95
Why not book your Xmas Outing with us? No matter how small or large your party, you’re
guaranteed a wonderful Christmas outing at Strathmore Golf Centre.
Call 634004/633322 for further information.
Fantastic Golf and Catering Deals Available
Ask about our ‘Silver Ball Savers’ on 01828 633322
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CAMPBELL GERRARD
FENCING CONTRACTOR
TEL: 01575 574284
MOBILE : 07977 316035
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All types of agricultural and garden
fencing & gates supplied and erected.
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Patios, Decking, Gravel Work,
Drystone Dykes and Landscaping
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FREE ESTIMATES
Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly
made pizzas and pastas
Also available: chicken and fish dishes •
veggie options •
gluten free pizzas and pastas
All dishes available to take away!
We also do Kiddies ‘Make Your Own Pizza’
Birthday Parties at weekends & school holidays
To make a booking, or order a takeaway,
call Helen on 07871221599
“Number 62”
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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
children’s books
Open Monday to Friday
10:00 to 12:30 - 2:00 to 4:30
Closed all day Thursday
and at 12:30 Saturday
Telephone:01250 873509
HERE COMES THE RAIN…
Rain, rain, rain! But at least this summer has been warmer
than it was last year. The swifts have flown away to Africa
and I envy them their good luck. The chiff-chaffs must
have left while we were away because I haven’t heard
them since the first days of August.
As I drive about the country I note that the barley is
ready for combining on many farms in Strathmore and I
wish for a spell of good weather to see the hairst safely
gathered in, though I suppose that it is still early enough
for the spring barley. Nothing is bleaker than to see crops
going down under the rain. When I visited Peter Grewar’s
establishment at East Ardler on a Monday recently, to
collect a bag of brock tatties for my wild boar, they were
busy driving grain into the stores and I felt a sense of
progress. This feeling lasted until I saw the dark clouds
massed over the hills to the North and the rain began
again as I drove out of Alyth on my way back to Bamff. It
looks as though the harvest will be a snatchy affair with big
drying
costs.
I haven’t visited the Wet Wood (original home of the first
beavers at Bamff) much lately, although a small new dam
there is evidence of activity. On a walk through the open
part of the Wet Wood I came upon a sad sight, though not
sad perhaps for those who curse moles for their activities
on their lawns, or grass fields.
A mole lay dead on the ground before me, its arms
spread out. As I looked at its once sleek coat something
stirred: a black beetle with orange stripes climbed out from
under the corpse. I pulled my camera from the rucksack,
but by the time the lens had focussed the beast had disappeared under the mole. I waited. The beetle reappeared
and I waited some more, hoping it would stand still for a
moment; but it was restless and kept moving about. Eventually, impatiently, I turned the mole over with my stick,
and uncovered my beetle and another beetle of the same
kind. I noticed then that the mole had been lying in a small
hollow and turned it back to allow the beetles to get on
with their work.
What were these beetles: some kind of scavenging
species, perhaps? A quick consultation later with Collins
‘Field Guide to the Insects of Britain and Northern Europe’
told me that I had been looking at members of a species of
sexton beetle. As their name suggests, they make their
living by burying the corpses of small animals. It seems
that they can scent one from up to a mile away. Having
located a corpse they fly to it and bury it. Once the body is
buried the female lays her eggs nearby. While waiting for
the eggs to hatch the female beetle lives off the carcass
that she and her mate interred, and when the eggs hatch
she takes bits of the corpse to the larvae to eat until they
are big enough to fend for themselves.
Perhaps by the time you read this we shall be enjoying
an Indian summer and all memory of past wetness will be
obliterated.
Paul Ramsay
ALYTH CHORAL UNION
A note for your diary: Remember the rehearsals for
A.C.U. commence on Tuesday 22nd September in
the Alyth Parish Church at 7.30pm. New members
will be especially welcome in all sections of the
choir.
Janey MacFarlane
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed)
Cherrybank, Lands of Loyal
Tel: 01828 633501
Renovations, Extensions, New
Builds, Dry Rot Treatment with
30 year Guarantee, Insurance
& 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:
[email protected]
Classic
Restorations
Pitnacree Street, Alyth Perthshire
Phone: 01828 633293
Mobile: 07885 316689
Fax:
01828 632529
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Electrical
Panel Work
• Ashframe repairs
• Paintwork
• Interior Trim
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Jaguar XK140 Roadster
Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen
Email : [email protected]
www.classicrestorations.co.uk
Clinical Aromatherapist
Liz Jenkins—mifpa
Uses therapeutic massage and essential
oils to improve and maintain health.
Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy:
Back/neck/muscle pain
Rheumatism and arthritis
Sleep disorders
Constipation
Headaches
Stress related illness
….and much more
For more information or to book an appointment
Tel 01828 632141
ALBA LOGISTICS
PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND
COLLECTION SERVICE
Come to us for a fast, personal service.
We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably,
specialising in weekend, evening and short-notice
deliveries.
We are a fully insured, family-run, Alyth-based
enterprise.
Tel: 07724430770
[email protected]
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CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Range of Gluten Free Products Available
14 AIRLIE STREET, ALYTH
TEL: 01828 632426
www.cakesbysally.co.uk
MEG’S MINI MARKET
And
ALYTH PETS
22 Commercial street
01828 633143
OPEN Mon. to Fri. 9am to 4.30pm.
Closed Wed
Sat.9.am to 5.00pm.
MEG’S MINI MARKET
COMPOST 75litres £4.99
or 3 bags for £12.00.
Large selection of Bed Linen,
Work wear, Wellingtons, & Boots.
ALYTH PET SHOP
PEANUTS 25kg bag £24.99,
WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag
£11.80.SUPERIOR WILD BIRD
SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE
20kg. £19.80.CAT LITTERS.
THOMAS .SOPHISTICAT CHOICE,
WOODBASE & CATSAN.
Large selection of Tropical fish.
Goldfish & Pond fish.
Free delivery in & around Alyth.
IF NOT IN STOCK WE CAN TRY
AND GET IT FOR YOU.
IN NEED OF A CLEANER?
why not call in Country Cleaners!
regular or one off cleans
businesses or household cleaning available
no job too big or too small
Trustworthy, reliable
reasonable rates
all staff security checked, fully insured
for more information, call Vikki on
07933502965
CHIROPODY, SUGARING, FACIALS
EYELASH/BROW TINTING ,
MANICURE, PEDICURE by CREATIVE NAILS
*now available*
Tantrick (Spraytan) £20
**Late Nights Tues. & Thurs.**
Tel: 01828 632297
R. D. Builders
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Ren
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TRACTORS:
George Low, Allis Chalmers
Kim Low, Farmall Cub
4W.D.s:
Keith Richardson, Willys Jeep
Ronald McLennan, Landrover, Lightweight
CARS:
Colin Milne, Bedford Van
Jim MacLeod, Riley 472
MOTOR-CYCLES:
Dave Drummond, 1936 Norton Model 50
Eric Buick, P&M Panther 250
GLENSHEE POTTERY PLATE
(kindly donated by Dianne Alexander)
David Hocking, Ford Granada
Main Raffle Prizes were a weekend at Glenisla with use of a
classic car, kindly donated by Bob Alexander and meals to the
amount of £100, thanks to the generosity of the Glenisla Hotel. A
very large number of lesser prizes were awarded.
The Chairman, Committee & Club Members, thank all who
donated raffle prizes and awards, Garry Webster for use and
wonderful preparation of the field, the management and staff of
the hotel for use of facilities and pleasant and cheery service, Jim
& Bob for so efficiently arranging the runs, and all helpers before,
during and after the event. Last, by no means least, the drivers,
passengers and friends who came along to make it such a happy
day. We hope to see you all next year.
Butterflies of
Blairgowrie
Environmentally friendly flowers for every
occasion.
Designer Florist
WE’VE MOVED!
(At present by appointment only)
2 Coupar Angus Road,
Blairgowrie
Tel: 01250 871177 / 871040
Email:
[email protected]
www.butterfliesofblairgowrie.co.uk
H O B B I E S
31 AIRLIE STREET
Tel: 01828 632565
Craft Supplies Wool Models Toys
Hours of Business
Mon - Sat 10.00am - 4pm
lunch 12.30am -1.45pm
Closed Wednesday & Sunday
AIRLIE GARAGE
ALYTH
Telephone: 01828 633363
Servicing, Mechanical &, MOT Repairs
Welding & Steam Cleaning
Panel Beating, Spray Painting and
Restoration.
All Jobs Considered
THE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND
ISLA PARISHES
Number 5
Toutie Street, Alyth
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GLENISLA CLASSIC VEHICLE CLUB
Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club were again blessed with good
weather for their Bar-B-Que on Sunday 2 August. Unsurprising, as
“it never rains on the golf course”, so it is, or doesn’t in the Glen.
Around 120 vehicles of all types, sizes, and ages, from 1930 to
present day, ran over the hills and through the glens.
Thanks to Jim MacFarlane for organizing the hill run for tractors
and 4/4s and military vehicles, and Bob Alexander, the road run.
Both runs were most scenic and enjoyable. The run for the classics and motorcycles were taken round by the Dalmunzie Hotel
who kindly supplied teas/coffee and short bread. Our thanks to
them for their hospitality.
When the vehicles returned, the Bar- B -Q was ready and
hamburgers were supplied free of charge to all. The judges had a
wonderful display and choice of vehicles to inspect and the first
and runners up are as follows:-
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For Free Estimates
Tel: 01828 632231 or
Mobile 07729924784
19 Tay Road Alyth, Perthshire PH118EB
PETS PANTRY
What’s On
September 12th
A Fun Afternoon will be held at Glenisla Community Hall in
aid of Isla Parishes Funds on 12th September at 2.00pm.
There will be a dog show, tombola, cake & candy and
plants & produce stalls, an auction with really good vouchers and promise slaves etc, teas and craft stalls as well as
some fun games for both adults & children along with
races for children. Most of the stalls will run all afternoon
but there is a timetable for the Auction which will begin at
2.30 approx, followed by the Dog Show at 3.15 and the
Children’s races at 4.00pm.
The classes for the Dog Show are 1) dog most like it’s
owner, 2) dog with the waggiest tail, 3) best 6 legs, 4) best
dressed dog and owner/handler and new for 2009 5) dog
who can do best trick!! Anyone wishing to give donation
(s) in kind to any of above stalls should contact Jenny
Ralston on 01575 560 250 in the first instance and she will
direct you the convenor of each stall. Please come along
– it will be FUN FUN FUN all afternoon!!
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 ‘til late
Subscribe to the
emailing
list
Every month subscribers are emailed with a
link to the latest edition of the Alyth Voice
as soon as it becomes available online.
Tel: 01250 870772
who was a minister in this area in the mid 90’s
Join our distribution list by
sending an email to
[email protected]
with the word
‘SUBSCRIBE’ in the subject line.
Keith Nicol
All open to everyone, please come along.
Your email address is not passed to third parties.
19 High Street, Blairgowrie
September 27th
Songs of Praise in Glenisla Church at
6.30pm with Reverend Leslie Barratt
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THE ANTIQUARY RESTAURANT
Lower Mill Street, Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ
Tel/Fax 01250 873232 email:
[email protected]
Award winning delicious food, locally sourced and
cooked to order
© M. Brunton
We serve Breakfast, Light Lunches and Snacks,
2 and 3 course lunches
Afternoon Tea, Early Supper from 5pm-7pm and
Dinner from 7pm-9pm.
We serve delicious High Teas on Sundays only from
4pm-6pm – Book now to avoid disappointment
Above: Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club annual BBQ
enjoyed glorious weather
…………………………………………………
We would be delighted to host your special occasion
dinner.
Come and meet Head Chef Ben Dingwall and plan your
own menu
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Christmas and New Year Bookings now being taken
© M. Brunton
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Open Tuesday- 10am-5pm
Wednesday – Saturday 10am – 9pm
Sunday 10am – 6pm
Closed Mondays
Above: Dave Drummond’s winning 1936 Norton Model 50
© M. Brunton
3 course Indian Buffet
Above: Colin Milne’s winning Bedford Van
7 starters - 7 curries & rice
Dessert or Tea/ Coffee
Eat as much as you want.
Wednesday, Thursday &
Sunday
£9.95 per person
Friday & Saturday
£12.95 per person
Children (under 12)
Wednesday to Sunday
© M. Brunton
£6.95 per person
Take away now available
Above: Glenshee Pottery Plate Winner, David Hocking in his Ford Granada
Open Wednesday to Sunday 5 to 10pm
JOIN US!
Glenisla Classic Vehicle Club meets at Glenisla Hotel on the first Sunday of
the month at 4pm, or contact Chairman, George Smith, on 01575 572764
email [email protected].
LOSSET INN, 1 LOSSET ROAD, ALYTH PH11 8BT
TEL: 01828 634153
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The Burnside Inn
Mill Street, Alyth,
PH11 8BJ
01828 633356
Our new menu’s has really taken of
and proving very popular.
We are still doing a 2 course Sunday
Roast Special £7.95 per head.
Burnside Weekends
Thursday Nights:- Winter Pool
League
Friday Nights:- Disco / Karaoke
Starting again very soon.
Saturday Nights:- Live Music
Sunday Afternoon / Evenings:Now Started!!
The Sunday Jam Session
Proving Very Popular!!!
Now taking Pre-Christmas Booking
for Partys / Meals.
Any bookings taken before
1st Nov 09 will receive a free bottle
of wine and 10% discount.
Stressed out? No energy?
Try Tai Chi
Slow, gentle exercise suitable for
all ages.
Classes held in the Ogilvy Rooms, Alyth
Fridays 2:30 - 4:00 pm
£5 per session
Beginners Welcome
Contact Lilla on 01250 873007
Ash Chimney
Systems
Professional Chimney Sweep
Prompt and reliable –
a clean sweep guaranteed.
Pots, Bird guards and Cowls fitted.
Call Simon on
01382 580245 or 07709-340575
BIG RESPONSE TO
ACAT ENERGY PROJECT
Alyth Climate Action Town (ACAT) has received a great
response from the people of Alyth to its Street-by-Street
Energy Audit and Insulation project.
‘To date almost 400 questionnaires have been returned
with more arriving at our Airlie St office every day. In
round figures, almost 40% of the homes in Alyth have
responded and will receive advice and help in reducing
their energy bills and improving the insulation of their
homes’.
The project has now moved on to its second phase with
homes receiving their Home Energy Reports and ACAT’s
especially trained Energy Auditors visiting homes. All
homes that have submitted a questionnaire should receive
a visit and energy report in the next 4 to 6 weeks.
‘Having received such a large response to our questionnaires has posed us with the problem of getting around
everyone quickly. Our team of 7 Energy Auditors will be
working flat out over the next weeks to make sure they get
to everyone. The Home Energy Reports are useful but
can be confusing and sometimes a little misleading, our
EA’s are trained to interprete the reports and provide practical information in a understandable way.
The home insulation part of the project is now up and
running with 9 home insulation contractors having been
asked to submit tenders for undertaking basic insulation
works. It is hoped that a successful contractor will be
announced in the next week. Information on the insulation
project can be obtained from any of the EA’s or ACAT’s
Office.
The ACAT office is open 10am till noon on Wednesday’s and Saturdays and 6pm till 8pm on Thursdays.
Further information on this project can be obtained from
Joe
Gribben,
ACAT
Coordinator,
[email protected] 0754 557 0159
NEW DIRECT BUS SERVICE FOR AVIVA
EMPLOYEES FROM ALYTH
A new transport initiative was launched on Monday 17th August 2009 for Aviva employees and the public, which will
provide a direct bus service to and from the Aviva offices in
Perth. The new bus route has been added with the help of a
subsidy from Aviva and Perth & Kinross Council.
In addition to the new bus services, a very successful car
share project is also in place at Aviva that now has 100 dedicated places.
The ideas were progressed through extensive work between
Aviva, Perth & Kinross Council, Stagecoach and Pegasus
Travel to provide an integrated transport solution.
Ian Ferguson, Director of Underwriting, based at Aviva
Perth, said: "This initiative is a major step forward in addressing the transport issues faced by Aviva employees and the
wider community in Perth and Kinross. We now have a bus
network that increases the transport options for employees
which will mean there is less dependence on the car. Fewer
cars on the roads will mean less congestion, which will benefit
everyone in the local community. This has very much been a
joint initiative involving Aviva, Perth & Kinross Council, Stagecoach and Pegasus Travel. I'd like to particularly thank the
Aviva focus group for all their hard work as well as all the
other parties for helping to make this happen."
Leader of the Council, Councillor Ian Miller commented: "I
am delighted that the Council has been able to work in partnership with Aviva, one of the areas main local employers, to
significantly enhance local bus service provision to their offices at Pitheavlis. I am particularly pleased to welcome the
new service to/from Alyth, departing at 7:30am and
returning from Aviva at 17:20. This means that it's never
been easier to take the bus for greener, smarter travel to
work. I hope the bus services will be well received by Aviva
employees. In the months ahead, the Council will jointly
monitor the new timetables and consider any feedback that is
received."
To mark the launch of the bus service, guests from Stagecoach, Pegasus Travel and P&K Council attended a ceremony at Aviva's Pitheavlis offices on 17th August 2009.
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Sidlaw Landscape Design
Innovative Garden Design
and Build Service
DRYSTONE WALLS*WATER FEATURES
*PATIOS*RAISED BEDS*PATHS*
Tel: 01828 634114
Mobile: 07762061384
www.sidlawlandscape.co.uk
Plum Tree Cottage, Smith Lane, New Alyth PH11 8NH
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)LicAc.MBAcC.
Contact Judith at 01250 876345
or 07762 188418 (mobile)
CHIROPODIST
H.P.C. REGISTERED
TRISHA WALTON
HOME VISITS
01828 640229
NAMES ON WOOD
House Signs, Door Plates,
Keyrings
www.namesonwood.com
Tel: 01828 628477
THE ORGANIC HUT
South West Fullarton, Meigle
Tel. – 01828 640391
Your local organic shop
seasonal, organic produce
our own organic rasps
over 100 other organic food lines
Ecover items, soaps & comfrey
goods
We now 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
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
NEWS FROM
LANDS OF LOYAL
© V. Webster
We are delighted to announce that
the garden at the Lands of Loyal
has been welcomed as a new member of Scotland’s Garden Scheme.
It is a great source of pride as this
prestigious group includes some of
Scotland’s finest gardens. The
scheme is a charitable organisation
established in 1931. Money is
raised primarily from special open
days, plant sales and from its well
© V. Webster known ‘Yellow Book’ (Gardens of
Scotland) priced at £5.50, published
each year at the beginning of December.
The Lands of Loyal garden is very well designed on two
main south facing terraces and it has been a great pleasure of mine, in this our first year at the hotel, to see the
borders reveal themselves in their full glory. Of course a
year, is merely equivalent to 5 minutes in the history of the
garden. The credit belongs to the Howell family; we will
just try to do our very best, with the able and willing help
from Pawel, to keep up the good work.
Anyone may come and view the Lands of Loyal gardens
at any time, various plants are available for sale from the
polytunnel.
We would also like to introduce James Anderson,
General Manager of the Lands of Loyal Hotel. James
comes to the hotel from the Raemoir House Hotel in
Banchory, also in our small group, Webster Hotels. ‘Over
the last year, whilst at Raemoir, James has proved himself
to be an excellent hotelier, he has an great rapport with
both guests and staff and we feel certain he will quickly
have the Lands of Loyal on top form.
Verity Webster
73-75 Airlie St.
Alyth
LICENSED GROCER
• DVD Hire • Lotto Outlet • Shoe Repair •
• Irvine’s Butcher Meat • Photocopier •
• Mobile Top-up • Laundry •
FREE HOME DELIVERY!
OPEN: 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat
8am - 8pm Sunday
Tel No: 01828 632306
JP Discos & Karaoke
All functions catered for.
Party Nights, Weddings
Karaoke and Discos
Now taking bookings for Christmas
Call Jackie
07753236703
01828 628444
Starters/ Light meals
Today’s Soup with Bread Rolls
Classic Caesar Salad Small Made with our Home Grown
Leaves (small/large)
Twice Baked Goats Cheese Soufflé
Salmon & Caper Fishcakes with Tartare Sauce
Smoked Ham Hock & Apricot Terrine
Main Courses
Salmon with Salsa Verde, Endive marmalade and Herb Crushed Potatoes
www.landsofloyal.com
[email protected]
Tel: 01828 633151
Alyth, PH11 8JQ
Our new lunch menu, is shown here it offers great
value and choice, yet remains homemade, and in
some instances home grown too.
♦
Read about the appointment of General Manager
James Anderson
♦
Lands of Loyal Garden, newest member of
Scotland’s Garden Scheme
♦
Food served all day - Outside seating
Everyone Welcome- no dress code -Reservations
not necessary (but advisable)
£3.95
£5.95/ 8.95
£5.50
£4.95
£5.75
£8.95
Homemade Beef Burger with Smoked Applewood Cheese,
Wedges, with our own Ketchup or Aioli
£7.95
Smoked Haddock, Gruyere & Spinach Tart with Poached Free Range Egg
£7.95
Chicken, Mushroom & Tarragon Pie With Sautéed Vegetables and New
£9.95
Potatoes
Calves Liver, Bacon, Roast Shallots, mashed Potatoes and Red Wine
£9.95
Gravy
Side dishes – all just £1.95
Potato Wedges with Homemade Ketchup or Aioli ♦ Confit Tomato & Rocket Salad
Homemade Bread and Oils ♦ Side Salad of Our Home Grown Leaves
Closed or Open Sandwiches from £5.95
Seared Ribeye Steak with Red Onion Jam ♦ Smoked Salmon & Cream Cheese Bagel
Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato with Mayonnaise ♦ Brie & Cranberry ♦ Tuna & Mozzarella
Deserts
Vanilla & Maple Baked Cheesecake
White Chocolate Bavarois with Mulled Fruit Compote and Chocolate Chip
Biscotti
Apple & Pear Crumble with Custard
£5.50
£5.50
£4.95
Ice Cream or Sorbets
Chocolate Brownie with Fudge Sauce and Vanilla Ice Cream
£4.50
£5.50
Cheese and Biscuits
£6.50
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MONO BLOCK DRIVEWAYS AND PATIOS – INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE
The installation of a new monoblock driveway represents a major investment in your home. A professionally
installed and maintained driveway will add value to your home, often well in excess of the installation costs.
However, it’s important to remember that as well as the initial investment in time and money there is an
ongoing investment in the maintenance of your drive.
4WD Specialist
Cars & Light Goods Vehicles
Servicing and Repairs
Bike & Car MOT Testing
Tyres & Exhausts
Bike & Car Oils
INSTALLATION
At this point it’s worth looking at the technical aspects of laying a monoblock driveway. Once the drainage
issues have been considered then laying the drive can continue. Essentially, the blocks are laid on a pre
prepared bed of compacted hardcore and a layer of sharp sand that has been screed (smoothed) to a
height that will allow the monoblock to sit level. The blocks can be laid in a variety of patterns. What’s more,
you can add even more impressive effects with practical and decorative kerbs and planter features.
Once the blocks are laid, fine kiln-dried sand is brushed into the joints, this process is referred to as Dry
Sand Jointing. Once all the joints are full, any surplus sand is swept off and the job is complete. This is a
vital aspect of the build as the sand locks and stabilises the driveway. These joints should be checked after
4-6 weeks, as there is always some slight settlement that will result in a small number of empty or partiallyempty joints. Additional kiln-dried sand should be brushed-in as required. Dry Sand Jointing isn’t complicated however it has to be done correctly if the build is to be a success.
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MAINTENENCE
Protecting your investment is worthwhile. A clean well maintained driveway is an asset whilst a stained,
moss covered driveway is at best uninviting and at worst an accident waiting to happen.
The most common problem with driveways is moss, algae or weeds. The kiln-dried sand makes an ideal
growing medium and it’s not long before the joints start to fill with organic growth. The other main problem
is the loss of kiln dried sand from the joints. This can happen because of settlement, insect infestation or
the effects of the weather. Just like your car you should be giving your driveway an annual MOT that consists of a deep clean powerwash, fresh kiln-dried sand brushed into the joints and finally sprayed with a
driveway sealant. The sealant not only improves the look of your drive but also helps prevent sand loss and
also acts as a barrier to moss, algae and weeds.
Deep cleaning your driveway is the tricky bit. It is worth paying a reputable contractor to come and powerwash the drive. Commercial powerwash machines are not cheap but deliver the high pressure (around 200
bar) required to clean stains and remove debris. Once the driveway is clean then save money by doing the
Dry Sand Jointing and Sealing yourself. Kiln-dried sand can be bought from the local hardware store for
around £5.00.Sealant is about £35.00 for 5 litres. Just pick a warm dry day, follow the instructions and job
should be finished within a few hours. Leaving you with a driveway that is the envy of your neighbors.
Driving
Made
easy
Contact Colin Sidley
Home: 01828 633 017
Mobile: 07751072408
Text:
‘PRICE’
to my mobile number for information
Lessons available by the hour or in block
bookings
Pass Plus Registered
Member of the Driving Instructors Association
Ogilvies Garden Services
Always Available - Always Professional – Always Affordable
Tree’s - Hedges – Lawns – Paths
Over 20 Years Experience
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Vetted by Tayside Police and Perth And Kinross Councils Trading Standards
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Free Consultation
SPECIAL OFFER
Any Size of Driveway Deep Cleaned + Free bag of Kiln-Dried Sand for only £120.00!!
OR
Any Size of Driveway Deep Cleaned, Sanded and Sealed for only £190.00!!
Call Donald anytime on 01828 670273 / 07946 446103
24
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 & Wedding Presents
always available
Open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Opening Sundays as from 6th April 1pm - 4pm
I&D 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
Toutie Studios: Alyth
exhibitions - events workshops - studio hireLower Bank Street, Alyth
01828 633912
[email protected]
Childrens art workshops
© F. Brown
L’ETAPE DU TOUR 2009
Well against the advice of my therapist from the last time I did this event in 2006, the entry form was sent in
for the 2009 race which this year finished on the giant of Provence, the “Mont Ventoux” mountain, which at
about 6272ft towers over the landscape. It is one of the more iconic climbs of the tour and in 1966 claimed
the life of one of Britain’s best cyclists Tommy Simpson. Mont Ventoux's reputation has one French historian
even referring to it menacingly as "a god of evil, a despot of cyclists"!
The road up to the summit is about 13 miles in distance and feels a bit like climbing the Balloch all the way
up. Lance Armstrong, 7 times winner of the Tour De France describes this as the hardest climb the tour
covers.
To get to this point though I set off from Montelimar at 7am along with 8,500 others, the total distance for
the day was about 107 miles with 4 other minor climbs, one of them still over 3000ft to cover along the way.
Some of the roads were quite narrow which caused bottlenecks and several accidents, combined with this
and the soaring temperatures causing riders to collapse with heat exhaustion, the emergency services were
kept busy and you could hear the constant wail of sirens. Because of the heat you had to take advantage of
the food and water stations along the way which turned into a sea of empty water bottles, banana skins,
energy bar wrappers and burnt out riders!
After a gruelling 9hrs and 15 mins I made it to the finish at the top of Ventoux, it was with great self
satisfaction I looked back down the mountain and thought to myself I have just completed one of the toughest
stages of the toughest race in the world. As I crossed the line I was given my medal and freewheeled down
the other side to meet the rep from the company I travelled with who said these magic words to me “there’s
beer in the chiller box”!
When I returned home I got another prize from my family, a t-shirt with the words printed on it “THE FAT
BOY FROM ALYTH MADE IT UP THE VENTOUX” not a lot more you can say about that!
I have raised £900 for Macmillan cancer support, so thanks to everyone who sponsored me.
Fraser Brown, 6 Springbank
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After school art attack
Wednesday's from 2 September 3.30 5.00pm
p2 - p7's £7 per session
Saturday ceramics
5th September- 3rd October
5 - 9's 10.30am - 12noon
10 - 15's
1pm - 2.30pm
5 week block £40
Holiday art attack
Wed 7th, Thur 8th, Fri 9th October
10.30am - 12noon £25
Drawing & Painting
5 Saturdays: 24th Oct - 21st November
5-9 years
10.30 - 12noon
10 - 16 years 1.00 - 2.30pm
£35 block
Adult (16+) workshops
Mixed media art & craft class
Develop your own art or craft project with
support.
From papermaking to ceramics or sewing to
sculpture.
6 Thursdays from 3rd Sept - 8th Oct
7pm - 9pm
£45 per 6 week block (includes all materials)
Self directed life drawing
6 Wednesdays from 2nd Sept - 7th Oct
7pm - 8.30pm £45 block
Now booking...
beginners guitar tuition
harmonica tuition
DJ skills tuition
themed arty parties
Please call or email to book a place or
discuss the programme
JAM IN THE DEN 2009
© I. Campbell
© I. Campbell
© I. Campbell
© I. Campbell
Hi Folks
Well how lucky can we get!! After all the rain that we had there were times when we
did not think it was going to happen but then the sun shone and the crowds came ,
and a good time was had by all! We enjoyed a great day with bungee runs and
bouncy castles supplied by Burgerseeds Perth, BBQ supplied by Michelle, Louise
and Francis-Ann, and refreshments galore from Jim and Ann at The Blackbird Inn.
However, big thanks to all the 9 bands who played for FREE(!) – The Thin End, My
Virtual Vanity, The Shamshadows, Spirit of Woodstock, Kev & Pete, Coast, Wedge
& Co, Mutleys and Sonnet65, all of whom helped make the 12th Jam in the Den
such a great day.
Special thanks to Ivor Soundhire Scotland and his crew for the PA system, J.W.
Wheatley & Sons for the electrics, Geordie & Gary McGibbon for the berry barrels,
and lastly but very much not least, to Torith who supply the stage for us for free,
and the guys who give up their time to help build and dismantle it - you do a great
job. Eck Carle, Lawrence and Allan MacFarlane, David Robertson, Robbie and
Dougie Johnstone, Oscar and Storm and Philip Robertson.
Big thanks to William Simpson, The Adamsons and The Wheatleys and Dawn
and Kenzi for getting out of your beds very early on the Sunday and helping us
clean up it was very much appreciated. We would like to take this opportunity to
thank the following people for all their help over the past few months and to all our
sponsors: Spar, Costcutter, Megs Minimarket, the Alyth Hotel, Airlie St Bar, Burnside Inn, G.A. Davidson Joiners, Strathmore Golf Centre, I&D Insurance, Alyth
Community Council, Sandy McCurdy - posters, Alyth Voice, Scotloo, Perth & Kinross Council, G4S Security, St.Johns First Aid. Tayside Police, Solutions, Zak Taxis
and The Tavern Ardler. Firewardens: Layla MacFarlane, Gillian Shaw, Nikki Low.
The feedback after the Jam has been extremely positive. The event was attended by over 1,000 people and the atmosphere was ‘jammin’! Police and safety
measures were in place, and the behaviour was excellent for a public event such as
this. We know there were many visitors from further a field to the Jam, and everyone should be very proud of the impression these visitors would have taken away of
Alyth and its people, not least its Jam in the Den! So thank you everyone for making
the Jam so successful.
Lastly I would like to take this opportunity to thank all the committee members for
all their hard work over the past 5 months - you did a great job. Here’s to Jam in the
Den 2010!!!
Irene Campbell on behalf of the Jam in the Den Committee
Jam in the Den
Race Night
Quiz Night
Friday 2nd October
Friday 11th September
Burnside Lounge 7.30pm
prompt for 8pm start
The Blackbird Inn
7.30pm
Prizes and Raffle
Further info from 07763 211 551
ALYTH COMMUNITY MARKET
© DM Phillips
Councillor Ian Miller (left) joined organisers and stall holders at the
Community Market on 25th July. Next market 26th September.
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4 Mill Street. Alyth 07541 477347
Now 0ne year old Alyth Bakehouse
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!
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 6.30am-4pm
We look forward to serving you soon.
WE ARE ONE!!
Alyth's very own instore bakery has now been trading for one year! Steven and
Ashley would like to thank all customers, staff, local businesses and clubs who have
helped make our first year so successful. When we started out our main aim for our
first year was to have 90% of our products produced instore from scratch using raw
materials. Never did we think that we would actually be producing 99% instore within
6 months!
This has all been thanks to you, our customers, who have supported their local
baker! Such has been the huge demand for freshly produced rolls, bread, meat
products, filled rolls, cakes and fresh cream cakes, we have employed an apprentice
baker. A big thank you must also go to our staff, most of whom are local known faces
in the area, for their support and commitment to the job.
In the next few months, new counters will be installed allowing us to expand our
product range further and the shop itself will be taking on a whole new look. We also
have some new initiatives planned for next year!!
Thanks again, Steven & Ashley
Photo Left, L-R:
Members of
Alyth
Parish
Church
Primary
Sunday
School
had great fun
at
The BIG
Sunday
School Picnic
in June which
was
organised by
Dunkeld and
Meigle
Presbytery.
Steven Boath, Michelle Murdoch, Doreen Bryce, Hannah Brown,
Sandy Robertson (apprentice)
Look
who is
the big
50
17.7.59
Lots of love,
Mum xxx
© E. Mollison
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ALYTH IN BLOOM Garden Competition Winners
LARGE GARDEN WINNER
Lesley O’Donnell, Rosedale, Cambridge Street
MEDIUM GARDEN WINNER
Mr & Mrs W. Mollison, Springbank Road
SMALL GARDEN WINNER
John Aitken, 27 Burnside Court
BEST SMALL BORDER WINNER
Paul Chambers, Arnwood, Meigle Road
BEST OVERALL GARDEN
Mr & Mrs W. Mollison, Springbank Road
BEST EXHIBIT WINNER
Helen Fraser, 26 Strathmore Terrace
Judged by Mr & Mrs H. Lamond of Coupar Angus, the full results are as follows:
LARGE GARDEN: (1) L. O’Donnell (2) Mr & Mrs D. McNicoll
MEDIUM GARDEN: (1) Mr & Mrs W. Mollison (2) H. Fraser (3) G. Robertson
SMALL GARDEN: (1) J. Aitken (2) J. Taylor (3) P. Johnstone & G. Smith
BEST SMALL BORDER: (1) P. Chambers (2) J. Aitken (3) J. Taylor
TUBS: (1) P. Chambers (2) Mr & Mrs Mollison (3) H. Fraser
HANGING BASKETS: (1) Mr & Mrs Mollison (2) T. O’Malley (3) H. Fraser
BUSINESS: (1) Singing Kettle (2) Alyth Hotel (3) Five Road Caravan Park
BEST OVERALL GARDEN: Mr & Mrs W. Mollison
BEST EXHIBIT: H. Fraser
Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop
BUSINESS WINNER
The Singing Kettle, 14 Airlie Street
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