have loved to use the new facility For the full story and all the news on how to join in with all the opportunities the MUGA offers the community please see page 5
Easter Egg Trail
There will be an Easter Egg Trail at the Hermitage on 8th and 9th April, where we will have maps to follow the trail, find the clues to solve the puzzle to win a chocolatey reward, face painting, a nature and colouring in table, and a ” Name the Bunny” competition
Tickets are
Eilidh Barbour, BBC Sports Commentator, cuts the ribbon on 22nd February at the formal opening of our new Multi Use Games Area accompanied by Connor McLennan and Thelonius Bair, St Johnstone FC Kate Stansfield and family also joined us for the opening and shared some heartfelt words
Robbie, and how he would
Editorial 2
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So we have been named the Sunday Times best place to live in Scotland! A very well-deserved title me thinks When the journalist from the Times radio station contacted me for help identifying some ‘interesting people’ in the area to interview I was only too well aware of our embarrassment of riches Scott was back from Uni and I asked him what he thought “Everyone’s Interesting Mum” he said – and of course he is right So let’s share the accolade equally and do everything we can to live up the crown bestowed on us Thank you, Sunday Times It was exciting to be at the opening of our new Multi Use Games Area down at the Rec Many of us has been waiting years for a covered, lit sporting facility in the community and it was wonderful to be there to see this vision become a reality Already the MUGA has attracted new members and is leading to new clubs starting up – if you are interested in joining or finding out more about what the facility can offer you read the article on p5
Spring is on the way - not just in the hedgerows but also the activity of the Dunkeld and Birnam in Bloom team who do so much to make our village look so colourful Please note (P16) that there is a coffee morning on Friday 28th to raise funds for this year’s activities May I take this opportunity to thank Linda Speirs for all her work chairing our In Bloom group over the years – leading the team to many recognised awards As she says in the article on page 15 she will continue to be involved in the group and we look forward to seeing her around and about our wonderful pots and borders
One of the areas the ‘In Bloom’ team have been very active is St Ninians Garden I was in there just the other day thinking how it has been transformed over the years With Progression Bikes opening their new shop and Kat and Kat moving in as well it seems St Ninians will become an even more pleasant part of the village to spend time in Please note a couple of requests for donations: Firstly does anyone have fiddles or accordions they can donate to the newly formed Traditional Music Youth group (see page 4) Many thanks to Karys Watt and Gill Hunter for getting this new group going I’m looking forward to hearing many a fine tune drifting out of Birnam Arts on a summers evening
Secondly please can you go through your bookshelves and see if there are any books you can donate to the Christian Aid bookstalls due to be held in May (see page 10) Books can be dropped off at the meeting place on Friday mornings or left in bags in the wooden shed outside the Duchess Ann
And the last piece of good news – our first Osprey is back (see p15) Isn’t that wonderful news? Its hard to imagine how many towns and villages they fly over between Africa and here before dropping into their old pad in the top of the Scots Pine at Loch of the Lowes They, like the rest of us, are what makes this place so special – it’s just a shame that the journalist was a little to early to interview those ‘interesting’ feathered members of our community
Sally Robertson
Birnam to Ballinluig A9 Community Group
Working constructively to get the best community outcomes from the A9 dualling proposals
Please see our facebook page or the website for details on our next meeting date. All welcome!
As always you can contact us at email: dunkeldA9workinggroup@gmail com, and to have your details added (or removed from) our mailing list; Also at Facebook page: Birnam to Ballinluig A9 Community Group Please Like and Share it Or just phone me! Alasdair Wylie, Coordinator 01350 727361
Our page on "The Bridge" website, including key documents for download is: http://www dunkeldandbirnamnews co uk/community-council/a9-dualling
The latest Information from Transport Scotland (May 2019 for PoB to TC!) is at: https://www transport gov scot/news/significant-milestone-as-four-more-a9-dualling-schemes-given-approval https://www transport gov scot/projects/a9-dualling-perth-to-inverness/a9-pass-of-birnam-
Community News continued
Dunkeld, Birnam & District Community Development Trust Update:
As we outlined in the last Bridge, the Development Trust is now up and running
At present, we’re concentrating on meeting the many groups which make our community such a warm friendly place to live, and to offer our help with administration and fundraising Some groups are struggling to find office bearers to do the administration and this is an area where the Trust could offer support from our Community Coordinator, Beth Beazley, who is now a very familiar figure to many of you, through her work with Men’s Shed, Repair Cafe, Lunch Club and the Warm spaces project in Birnam Arts
We are planning an open day in Birnam Arts to celebrate Volunteer Week in June Beth will be contacting all the community groups to invite them to have a stall at the Fayre, where they can display their activities and recruit new members We hope this will be a fun day to celebrate with the many wonderful volunteers who do so much for our community We are also working with some of the groups identified in our priorities The Community Archive, which is buzzing with ideas and projects, has an ambitious but essential plan for an extension to safely accommodate all the heritage documents and photographs This is well worth a visit if you’d like to revisit your childhood, trace your family or find out about the historic village you live in Please support their fundraiser at BA in April - see the notice on the archive page They are compiling an oral history record with the help of senior members of our society and starting an archaeology club for children Volunteers are always welcome in this fascinating place
We liaise with the Care group, considering the needs of different groups, especially with regard to housing and provision of support from carers and volunteers
The Arboretum group has been awarded a grant to upgrade the path from the North Car Park to the Archive, avoiding the busy pavements, and the
National Trust has created an interesting nature friendly play area at the end of the path
As we become more established we hope to be able to provide more help with fundraising and to work with any group which would welcome some support
We welcome new members (no cost) please contact us at: dbdcdt@gmail com for more details
Dunkeld, Birnam and District Community Development Trust" is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO) regulated by the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR), Scottish Charity number: SC052156
Housing Action Group
Our priority is to address the problem of affordable housing, which was emphasised by many people who recently attended the meeting in BA about Erigmore
We have asked our local councillors to press the Council to refuse permission for the conversion of residential property into holiday lets, to enable the community to retain the current residential property for our local population We have become aware of Airbnb holiday makers complaining about crying babies in surrounding residential flats They just don’t mix well
We very much recognise that our local economy depends on tourism, but the balance has changed in recent years, as in most of rural Scotland A large proportion of our population is over 75 and we have no accommodation for carers either in their home or in residential care We can no longer provide housing for shop workers, hotel staff, teachers, and tradesmen as our house prices are driven up well above the national average Our retained Fire Service is in jeopardy
This is difficult territory (excuse pun) as so much of our spare land is on the flood plain We would welcome suggestions or offers for plots of land which the Trust could buy, as the only way we can guarantee the allocation of affordable houses to local workers and families is to build and retain control of our houses
We are currently exploring potential small sites with the Council and we are collaborating with the other Highland Perthshire communities who are facing the same problems
We would welcome new members with ideas, skills, or just enthusiasm, not necessarily people directly affected by the housing problem, who are prepared to help Please contact us with any suggestions for land or property which we could develop for our community or to join the group at ph8housing@gmail com
STOP PRESS: We are pleased to report that on 22nd March our local Councillors on the PKC Planning and Placemaking Committee were able to persuade Committee members to reject an application for change of use from residential to short term let for a newly built property in Birnam with original planning permission as a residence
Food Share
The tables at the Duchess Anne and St Mary’s Church seem to be popular and there is hardly ever any waste for composting We collect from the Coop on Monday and Thursday evening Our “haul” very much depends on how busy the shop has been and very occasionally they have nothing to donate @the field are leaving fresh vegetables, which is much appreciated, and we have a wonderful daily contribution from Livvy but you have to be quick off the mark to bag some scones or sandwiches!
We’re also grateful to donors who share any surplus goods they have in their cupboards Everyone is welcome to use this food and stop it going to landfill Many thanks to our enthusiastic teams of volunteers If anyone would like to join the 4 weekly rota please email j silburn@btinternet com
Food Bank
We can provide extra help for anyone who needs it from the donations which are being left in the basket at the Coop counter and from the generous regular donations from St Columba’s
Just contact our confidential phone number 01350 700018 or email PH8foodbank@gmail com
Arts News 3
WHAT’S ON AT BIRNAM ARTS
Spin – Vanishing Point
Saturday 8th April 7 30pm
Vanishing Point Unplugged, presents SPIN!
Devised and directed by Catriona MacLeod
Produced by Vanishing Point
A co-production with An Tobar and Mull Theatre
Spin! is a new show from the team that brought you The Dark Carnival: Unplugged and The Metamorphosis: Unplugged
A woman can hear a voice coming from her brand-new washing machine When she talks to it - to her surprise - it talks back, and it’s surprisingly good conversation The woman and the machine hit it off, but soon it seems that this new high-tech, environmentally friendly best friend knows a little bit too much about her - who her neighbours are, what her husband does for a living and how many children she has It knows what she eats, what brand of toothpaste she uses and who she votes for It’s not long before she is swirling around in a divisive world, and the machine is threatening to do more than air her dirty laundry Spin! is a darkly humorous and satirical show about wishing, washing and information warfare Join us for a great night out of comic theatre, cake and a complimentary (but not compulsory!) drink
Mike and Ruthy
Thursday 13th April 7.30pm
Singers and storytellers, poets and parents, the couple have a down-home approach to Americana that is honest, beautiful and raw When not on the road with their band, The Mammals, they take their harmony-driven fiddle and banjo show out on tour
Admired by peers and fans alike, Anais Mitchell has described them as ‘a national treasure ’ So highly regarded are they, that privileged access to the Woody Guthrie archive was given and permission to complete/re-work an unfinished piece, My New York City Merenda’s songs paint pictures of the world we want to live in, inspired in great part by author, Daniel Quinn With the likes of What It All Is, and Beyond Civilization, his lyrics embrace the notion that we are all connected to each other and to the Earth Sunshiner, which simultaneously honours the past and looks to the future, won an International Folk Music Award nomination for Song of the Year Ungar ’s outstanding vocal style ranges from acapella balladry to earthy soul and country She was raised in a folk music family and learned the fiddle at a young age Her father is fiddler/composer Jay Ungar, best known for composing Ashokan Farewell which she also enjoys performing Just as his evocative playing can be emotionally charged for some, so too does Ruthy weave a magical spell when she steps forward
Billy Bremner and Me
Written and performed by Phil Differ Thursday 20th April 7 30pm
A schoolboy’s dream To be a professional footballer, to play at the highest level, to represent his country and to usurp the crown of his school’s greatest hero: Leeds United and Scotland legend Billy Bremner The schoolboy was comedian Phil Differ and his dream came with a plan - to get into the school team, to impress with every game and to eclipse Bremner ’s incredible career through his own spectacular achievements only one thing stands in Phil’s way himself! Discover the fruits of Phil’s failure in this autobiographical one-man show Phil Differ started as a writer for sketch shows such as A Kick up the Eighties, Not the Nine O’Clock News, Spitting Image, Three of a Kind and Little and Large Creator of the iconic ‘Only an Excuse?’ starring Jonathan Watson which began as a radio show in 1986 before spawning three chart-topping cassettes, seven sellout stage tours, and between 1993 and 2020 was the mainstay of BBC Scotland’s New Year schedule
Senior Producer/Director of The Comedy Unit, the BBC department/production company responsible for - among others - Naked Video, Rab C Nesbitt, City Lights, Scotch and Wry, The Ferguson Theory, Chewin’ the Fat, Still Game
Birnam Institute Players
A Trio of Talking Heads
27 – 29th April 7.00pm Sat Matinee 2pm
iconic, dramatic Masterpieces from the legendary pen of Alan Bennett (Lady In the Van; The History Boys)
Join us for intimate performances of these hugely successful, BAFTA awardwinning monologues On screen with stellar actors such as Maggie Smith, Julie Walters and of course, Alan Bennett himself, they were wonderfully reprised by the BBC in 2020 with Martin Freeman, Jodie Comer and Lesley Manville amongst others
Performed in the semi-round, BIPs will be taking on the challenge of: Bed Among the Lentils, A Chip in the Sugar and Her Big Chance
The End to End Trail
Jos Mahon
April 1st – 30th
EXHIBITIONS
The paintings in this exhibition are a selection from a large body of work Jos made whilst walking the entire length of the country, The End to End Trail, from Land’s End to John o’ Groats She recorded the changing landscape and weather as she headed north from the dramatic South West coast, through Wales, the Midlands and North of England to the rugged Scottish Highlands that she loves so much
Check out Birnam Arts website for full listing of workshops and new artist opportunities
WORKSHOPS
New *** Dunkeld and Birnam Trad Youth Music Group
Every Monday evening starting Mon 17th April Free
DB Trad Group is offering free weekly tuition and instrument provision in traditional Scottish music with the opportunity to play in our trad bands and perform live music
Our small group classes are for fiddle and accordion, and will run weekly through term time with tutors Karys Watt and Gill Hunter These are aimed at, but not limited to, beginners aged P5 –S6 and new to trad players aged P5 – S2
We also have two mixed instrument trad bands running weekly through term time, one for age group P5 - S2 and one for S3 - S6 These are open to anyone attending classes as well as anyone who can already play an instrument, providing it is suitable for playing trad music
Classes are between 4-6pm every Monday
Junior trad band (P5 – S2) is every Monday from 6:30 - 7:30pm
Senior trad band (S3 – S6) is every Monday from 7:30 – 8:30pm
If you would like to join Dunkeld & Birnam Traditional Youth Music Group, or would like more information, email dbtradgroup@gmail com
Check out Birnam Arts website for full listing of full workshops and new artist opportunities
Arts News continued
Poetry & Blues Night at Dalguise Hall, PH8 0JX
Saturday, April 22nd 2023 8.00pm (doors open 7.30pm)
A great evening of spoken word and acoustic blues will be presented by a group of five locally-based artists
Poets
Jon Plunkett
Born among the granite and drumlins of Ireland, Jon Plunkett now lives and writes in the Highlands of Scotland
Jon is founder of the Corbenic Poetry Path, a meandering path through beautiful Highland scenery where the poems have been carved in stone and installed along the way His first full collection A melody of sorts was published with Red Squirrel Press in 2019
Morag Anderson
Morag Anderson is a Scottish poet based in Highland Perthshire Her work has been widely published in recent years
She was featured poet of the month for Broken Spine Arts Collective in December 2021, and has twice performed at StAnza Morag has been a featured reader with Cultivating Voices Live Poetry and Not The Time To Be Silent
Musicians
Pete Caban - Guitar / Vocals
Pete has been a pivotal figure in the Perthshire Music Scene for many years, having played in legendary local bands such as Lateshift, Wang Dang Delta, Rancho Rebop & the Full Moon Howlers, to name but a few
Alan Sutherland - Piano
A hugely experienced and highly skilled musician, Alan has been a part of numerous top bands around Perthshire and beyond In addition to being in Lateshift & Wang Dang Delta along with Pete, Alan is also a long-term member of The Dougie Maclean Band
Allan 'Bert" Bertram - Guitarist /singer-songwriter
Allan ‘Bert’ Bertram has been a professional musician, songwriter, composer, producer, and lecturer in music for longer than he cares to remember During the 1980s he had a recording career as a guitarist with a band called Nightshift which was signed to Zoom Records, Polygram and EMI/Harvest In addition to recording original songs for the band, he was involved with a team which wrote for artists including Tina Turner and Bob Welch (Fleetwood Mac)
Tickets: £10 00
Available on the door or in advance from Birnam CD, Station Road, Birnam PH8 0DS 01350 727158 / info@birnamcd com (cash only)
Cards / PayPal: online via eventbrite co uk (booking fee applies)
Dunkeld & Birnam
Traditional Youth Music Group
We are very happy to announce that Monday 17th April brings the exciting new beginning of Dunkeld & Birnam Traditional Youth Music Group, offering free weekly tuition and instrument provision in fiddle and piano-accordion, as well the opportunity to perform live music as part of one of our Trad bands
For beginners and those who can already play a little, or are new to traditional Scottish music, there will be weekly small group classes with local tutors Karys Watt (fiddle) and Gill Hunter (accordion)
We also have junior and senior mixed instrument trad bands available for those who can already play, at least a little, regardless of the style of music already learned Although this year we can only provide tuition for fiddle and accordion, we are very keen for a wide variety of instruments to be part of the group bands and would encourage fiddle and accordion players, violinists, cellists, flautists, guitarists and players of any other instrument suitable for trad music to join We very much hope to have a piano/keyboard player in each group, but are particularly keen to
encourage piano and keyboard players to come along and transfer their skills to learning trad music on piano – accordion
Junior trad band is for ages P5 – S2 and Senior trad band for ages S3 – S6 Classes and bands will run weekly during term–time at Birnam Arts and are completely free The group is open for anyone to join who will be aged P5 – S6 in August 2023 and who lives in Dunkeld & Birnam and surrounding areas
For more information or to let us know you’d like to join, please email dbtradgroup@gmail com
DB Trad Group is a not for profit organisation and will be running on funding and donations We are taking donations of ½, ¾ and full size fiddles and small pianoaccordions with 8-48 bass buttons If you have any of these hanging around your home and would like for them to be put to good use, we will happily take them
Dunkeld Cathedral Art Exhibition
The dates for this summer ’s art exhibition have been agreed - we will open on Saturday 29 July and run until Thursday 31st August We will be open every day between 10-4pm and 12-4pm on Sundays
The website (www dunkeldartexhibition com) will be open for registration by artists from 1st May Please do not register until you are ready to upload your work Artists may enter up to 3 pieces of work and have to bring it to the Duchess Anne in Dunkeld on either Sunday/Monday 23/24th July from 10-5pm
Any queries please contact Dunkeldart@aol com
Just Singin` Birnam
It is Just Singin s 20th year and here is another happy memory from our time together This month s photo is JS members sharing a wonderful day of song with
The Phoenix Boys Choir from Kenya This truly lovely day was made possible by our longtime JS member, Ena Thank you again Ena! The venue was Westercaputh and the year 2012 Are YOU in the photo?
Past and new members are always welcome to join our friendly, mixed a capella choir which meets in the upstairs studio in Birnam Arts, Station Road, on Wednesdays 7 30pm-9 30pm Happily there are no auditions or music reading, just come along and give it a try
Our new term starts 19th April when we welcome back renowned Scots singer Amy Lord https://amylord scot/about/ Please visit www justsingin co uk for fees and full details or email to enquiries@justsingin co uk or phone Katie on 07765 405203
Save the date! Saturday 17th June - our 20th Anniversary Concert in the BA Free All welcome Scottish Charity No 36400
Culture Perth and Kinross Libraries
Come along to a Bookbug session at Birnam Library! Join us on Thursday mornings from 10 30am-11 00am for a session of songs, stories, and rhymes for under 5s Prebooking for each session is essential Please get in touch with Birnam Library to book a spot 01738 459709 / birnamlibrary@culturepk org uk
The Soutar Festival of Words
An exciting line-up of well-known and well-loved authors, poets, musicians, broadcasters, and TV personalities will descend on Perth as the much-loved Soutar Festival of Words returns this month
The Festival, produced by Culture Perth and Kinross, runs over three days from 2830 April 2023 and will feature a diverse array of literary events – from poetry and spoken word to author interviews, performances, talks and workshops, all celebrating Scots language and contemporary Scots culture
Highlights include prize-winning journalist and BBC presenter Sally Magnusson, the renowned Scottish author Sara Sheridan, Graeme Macrae Burnet, author of His Bloody Project,and the acclaimed novelist James Robertson who will not only deliver this year's Soutar Lecture but also present the Gruffalo in Scots – not to be missed! Full details and tickets can be found on the Culture Perth and Kinross website http://www culturepk org uk/soutar23
Princh Printing
Culture Perth and Kinross Libraries have installed Princh, a new printing solution in libraries across Perth and Kinross, including Birnam Library With Princh, it is now possible to print from any mobile device, tablet, or laptop from home or in one of our participating libraries Just print, pay online and pick up your items You can send your print jobs at any time from any place, and what's more, you no longer have to wait in line at the printer
Details can be found on our website https://www culturepk org uk/libraries/internetand-computers/princh-printing/
Birnam Library, Station Road, Birnam, DUNKELD PH8 0DS 01738 459709 / birnamlibrary@culturepk org uk
Sports, Health and Wellbeing 5
AIMS:
1: To transform the lives of people in the villages and surrounding areas through sport and leisure
2: To promote the various sports and leisure activities in the Dunkeld & Birnam area
3: To support the building and maintenance of sports facilities including a sports hall
All sports and leisure clubs are invited to join 'The Sports Hub ' Membership is free
Please send details of your club's activities and events to editor@dunkeldandbirnmamnews co uk for inclusion in the hub page of 'The Bridge ' For more details see: www dunkeldandbirnamnews co uk/sport
Dunkeld and Birnam Sports and Leisure HubCovered MUGA and other news
As you will see from the various photographs in this edition of the Bridge, we had a very successful official opening of the Covered MUGA on 22nd February We had a great turnout from a wide range of supporters- Hub members, funders, Royal School of Dunkeld and local people The funders were very impressed by the facility and we think we could be inundated by requests from other communities wanting to learn more about the project We would particularly like to thank Kate Stansfield for coming to the opening and saying some heartfelt words in recognition of her son, Robbie, and how he would have loved to use the new facility Thanks also to Eilidh Barbour and the St Johnston players for making time in their busy schedules to cut the ribbon
The MUGA continues to be very well used throughout the week There will probably be less use of the MUGA by football teams over the summer so this is an ideal opportunity for others- netballers, basketballers, fitness classes, badminton players or hockey players- to use the facility Bookings can be made online at:
https://clubspark lta org uk/DunkeldandBirnamSportsandLeisureHub/Booking/Boo kByDate#?date=2023-03-16&role=guest or via the Booker app
We have recently installed a few additional features at the MUGA and are progressing plans to improve the car parking which will be a benefit to members, locals and visitors alike We would like to make a plea to all users to keep to a VERY SLOW speed when coming into or leaving the MUGA as the road is shared between pedestrians, cyclists and cars
We are planning the Hub AGM which will be on 18th April 2023 at 7 30pm in the clubhouse and by Zoom The Hub is the umbrella organisation which runs and manages the clubhouse and MUGA and has oversight of the tennis courts and bowling green If you are interested in attending the AGM please drop a note to dbsportsleisurehub@gmail com
We have had a large number of people joining the MUGA since the opening in December Existing and new members need to join for the new membership year starting on 1st April 2023- please join online at: https://clubspark lta org uk/DunkeldandBirnamSportsandLeisureHub/Membership/Join, send an email to dbsportsleisurehub@gmail com or phone 01350 700 017 if you require assistance
There are various categories of membership to suit everyone We have tried to keep the costs as low as possible- essentially to meet the running cost of the facility- with under 16s and those in full time education being free Once you have paid for membership there is no further cost for using the facility
You can join as an individual or family member of the MUGA Note that MUGA membership is only open to people living in the PH8 area plus surrounding areas to Pitlochry, Aberfeldy, Murthly, Caputh, Spittalfield and Bankfoot Non members are very welcome to book the facility by paying the hourly fee
Or you can join the tennis club either with or without MUGA membership Or you can join the bowling club with our without MUGA membership Or even bowls plus tennis plus MUGA if you are very keen!
We are looking for feedback on any aspects of the Hub and for people to join the management committee so please drop a note to dbsportsleisurehub@gmail com if you are interested
Highland Perthshire Clay Shooting Club
In the old days before COVID I occasionally wrote a short piece for this magazine It was always on the exploits of members of Highland Perthshire clay shooting club We used to congregate at County Clays shooting ground in the foothills north of Dunkeld We would shoot at a few flying targets then chat a bit before moving on to another set of targets, shooting, then chat a bit more It is unfair of me to write “shoot at” some members would often hit most of the targets and come away with a trophy or two by the end of the season I was not one of them I most often shoot where the targets had been a moment or two before But the company was good and there was always next time The wind wouldn’t be so strong, or the sun may not get in my eyes like it had done
Things have changed since COVID is less in control of our lives but Russia has invaded Ukraine Many people and families have been shattered Things are tricky in the far east too and I don’t seem to have done as much as I should have to stop global warming
Fortunately our small club continues to shoot once each month We are hosted by County Clays as usual Those top scorers are still top scorers Mind you I did scare them a little about a year or so ago when I hit 33 out of 50 I think they glanced over their shoulders momentarily wondering if I was going to come all the way into the forties But that is in the past now Thankfully the chatter is still going on, in fact it is better than ever
Ted Carr
Dalguise Meditation Group
Celebrate the Spring by coming to a meeting this month and finding out what we do – it could set you up for the rest of the year and beyond Meetings take place every other Tuesday in Dalguise Village Hall from 10 30 to 12 30 In April the meetings are on 11th and 25th We enjoy sitting and walking meditations, discussions and refreshments There is no charge and we have no religious affiliations
If you aren't able to attend in person, you might be interested in joining our mailing list, to receive interesting and helpful articles about meditation on the intervening Tuesdays If you would like to know more about how meditation helps us to become more aware, more focussed, calm and compassionate, contact faithanstey@gmail com
Breadalbane & District
Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)
With the days now drawing out and warmer weather on the way the group is busy preparing for the start of Riding on April 24th Unfortunately because we operate on Mondays we are losing two days due to the May bank holiday followed by the King’s coronation holiday
Schools are being contacted to assess who may be our riders and also the owners of ponies to make sure they are still available to us Very sadly one of our much loved four legged friends had to be put down recently due to a recurring illness During the winter months some of the coaches have visited other groups with indoor arenas to get new ideas etc and a Volunteers handbook is being devised as an aid and reference point We have two training sessions for volunteers planned before the start of riding and Petra Humphrey (our regional coach) is coming to guide us at the second one
We now have our own new web-site breadalbanerda org uk where you can read about the group and see some photos of activities Also we have our own email address: breadalbanerda@gmail com
We are always looking to recruit new volunteers and anyone interested can use the above addresses or contact directly: Helen on 01796 470414 or Vicky on 07786262329 (SC047991)
Community News continued
Community First Responders –
Dunkeld, Birnam and surrounds
Community First Responders are volunteers who are trained by the Scottish Ambulance Service to attend certain types of emergency calls in the area where they live or work Their aim is to reach a potential lifethreatening emergency in the first vital minutes before the ambulance crew arrives Their role is to help stabilise the patient and provide the appropriate care until the more highly skilled ambulance crew arrives on scene to take over the treatment They are usually based in rural communities where ambulance crews have longer to travel to the patient
There is a gap in Community First Responder provision in the area of Dunkeld, Birnam and surrounds Previous calls for interest in The Bridge have seen a number of people come forward to volunteer to be trained up as Community First Responders, or to support how a dedicated unit in our community could be organised The Scottish Ambulance Service recommend that lines are kept separate between those who might oversee the running of a unit, and those who would be trained up to respond to incidents
An initial meeting of those interested in the community was held in January, with a more focused session –including the Scottish Ambulance Service - taking place
in person in Birnam Arts on 13 March 2023 As a result, we have a nucleus of interested people, but we need more people to come forward to volunteer - If you are interested in either exploring training as a First Responder, or considering how you might be able to help by being on a committee, or volunteering in other ways, please get in touch with Graeme Cook on 07904 411624 or email: dunkeldandbirnamsafety@gmail com
Next steps for those who express an interest will be a further meeting in April to consider formal establishment of a unit, and how we might begin training
Health and Social Care Partnership
Hello, I’d like to introduce myself I am Jeni Guthrie, Social Prescriber for Highland Perthshire and I work for the Health and Social Care Partnership
As a team of 9 Social Prescribers, we connect people to non-clinical sources of support in the community across Perth and Kinross
Social prescribing can involve a range of activities to improve your health and wellbeing, examples can include peer support groups, housing support, welfare advice, art therapy , befriending and physical activity
Our aim is to improve your health and wellbeing by empowering you to make informed choices, build confidence, learn new skills, meet and make new friends, and connect you with your community
I plan to be in the Dunkeld Surgery on the last Wednesday of every month from 10 30am -12 30pm
Please come and have a chat with me and maybe I can help you
Hope to see you soon, Jeni
Poem
What words can we say To the doctors I declare
Only we are grateful
Yes that they are there
It’s good if we don’t need them
But good that we do know
That when the chips are down
To them we can go
I have known the doctors so long
Both now and in the past
It’s an association
That so long has last
So from all of us the patients
And this is so true
To the Dunkeld doctors
And the staff a big thankyou
Thomas Brown, Bankfoot
Please join us for our AGM 7:00pm, Tuesday 25th April Dunkeld and Birnam Co-Working Space
Mark your calendar for the next Birnam Book Festival! 21-22 October, 2023
Introducing Dunkeld Mortgage House
Having worked in Financial Services for over 20 years I am delighted to have made the leap by opening an office in Dunkeld I have been lucky enough to call Dunkeld home for the last 12 years and now our children are growing up it was time to make the move from working at home to our new premises at 9 The Cross, Dunkeld (the old Ell Shop)
We are here to make sure that you get the right mortgage and protection that you need We help everyone from First Time Buyers, Homemovers, Remortgage clients through to Portfolio Landlords
We make sure to find you the best lender for your individual circumstances and guide you through the whole process
We also give expert, individual advice regarding Life Cover, Critical Illness, Income Protection and Buildings and Contents cover It is so important to make sure that the right cover is in place to protect both you and your family
Please feel free to pop in for a chat, initial advice is always free We have a private meeting room or give us a call in the first instance
A welcome addition to our office is J & H Mitchell Solicitors They offer existing and new clients in the Dunkeld area trusted and expert legal advice They also offer Estate Agency and would be delighted to offer a free, no obligation valuation Please contact their Property Team directly to arrange on 01796 472606
See our advert on the back page
Amy Donnelly, Dunkeld Mortgage House Tel 01350 727052 or 07881 634872
Email- amy@dunkeldmortgagehouse co uk Web- www dunkeldmortgagehouse co uk
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So, if you are looking for social contact, a safe and supportive environment, support with health or medical needs then contact us
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Three Churches in the Community
Thought for the Month
Oh for goodness sake, when will winter stop and summer be here I find myself laying in my nice warm bed most mornings, cup of tea in hand and my prayer book beside me and, during the dark mornings of winter, I just want to stay there; all day I have these little thoughts about hibernating, eating too much chocolate, and only getting out of the bed for necessary events – reader understand However I then begin to think about what I would miss if in fact I did stay in my bed until winter was over
The snow , the wild geese flying in formation over my cottage, the chats around neighbours fires, candle light, Christmas, bringing in the tree, dancing at a proper highland Hogmanay, woolly jumpers and enormous socks that keep me cosy when out walking the dogs Sunsets at 3:30 pm all beautifully red and, in its colour, prophesying the next day’s cold temperatures Those and a myriad of other winter blessings play as memories in my mind And so, what to be done but arise and face the chilly floor and get some heating on The winter will never last in reality, it gives way to spring and lambs , and, lambing snow noooooooooo but spring , how majestically it pushes away the dark and cold and insists upon bringing glorious colour to the fields and trees, and once more the geese and other birds fly across our skies in search of mates and food The days lengthen and by Easter the sun sets at the heady time of 8 pm, the fire doesn’t need to be lit as often, and the woolly jumpers make way for less ‘puffy’ clothing My journey back and forth along the A9 between Birnam and Ault na goire, is a real joy in the day light and as night falls the temperature is a little less harsh when I stand looking at the stars
I realise that I don’t want summer to come along too fast, I want to enjoy the spring whist it is with us, it brings Holy Week to reflect within and Easter day to delight me as we St Mary’s proclaim: He is risen, He is risen indeed Hallelujah
Therefore my friends, tomorrow morning I might just get up from my cosy bed, and enjoy what is to come
Revd Lesley-ann Craddock
Church of Scotland Services
April 2nd Palm Sunday (and therefore the last 11 00am – Morning Service in Little Dunkeld
April 9th Easter Sunday
9 00 – Celebration of Communion in the Cathedral
10 30 – Easter Egg Hunt for children of all ages
11 00 – Morning Worship in the Cathedral
April 16th 11am – Morning Service in the Cathedral
2 15pm – Service at Amulree
April 23rd 11am – Morning Service in the Cathedral
April 30th 11am – Morning Service in the Cathedral
2 30pm – Messy Church meets in the Duchess Anne Aimed at children and young Families
Tea and coffee are served after the morning service each week – in Little Dunkeld it is in the Church and when in the Cathedral we go down to the Chanonry
Kirk Session
The Church of Scotland congregation will hold its AGM on Tuesday April 4th at 7 30pm, in the Duchess Anne
The next regular meeting of the Kirk Session is on May 16th at 7 30pm in the Duchess Anne
The Meeting Place
The Meeting Place is in the Duchess Anne on Friday mornings from 10 – 12noon All welcome
The Coffee Morning on Friday 28th April will be in support of Dunkeld and Birnam In Bloom Cake Stall
Fellowship Group –
‘Exploring faith and life together ’
Two groups meet fortnightly, on Tuesday evenings and Wednesday mornings
The meetings over the next few weeks will be: Tuesdays – 18th April and 2nd May at 7pm in the Chanonry
Wednesdays –29th March, 12th & 26th April at 10 30am in the Chanonry
For this session both groups will be looking at the same subjects and it is possible to move between the two groups All are welcome and it would be good to see the groups grow and perhaps then be able to form more smaller groups in this way More information available from John Ferguson (727585), William Hogg (727053) or Fraser Penny (727249)
Men's Breakfast
Every second Wednesday a group of men meets in the Chanonry to start the day with a cooked breakfast together, discuss events, both local and international, and enjoy each other's company The up-coming dates are the 29th March, 12th & 26th April There is no need to book; just turn up and enjoy and all are welcome
If you would like more details please contact Peter Mackie at Petermackie46@gmail com
Youth Group
A group for all P 7s and 1st years meets during term time in the Duchess Anne on Thursday evenings Each night we start at 7pm and finish at 8 30pm More information from Fraser Penny or William Hogg
Messy Events
Messy Music meets after school on Tuesdays in the Duchess Anne – more details from Hazel Murch (music@dunkeldcathedral org)
On the last Sunday of each month, we are going to have a ‘Messy Walk’ starting at the Duchess Anne at 2 30, After a walk and some activities outside we will go back to the Duchess Anne to finish off with refreshments and a story All families welcome to come along
Booking Halls
Anyone who would like to book either the Duchess Anne or the Chanonry for meetings and events should contact Jill McCrory on chanonrydunkeld@gmail com
Good Friday –
A Walk of Witness –
Carrying the cross
Does anyone remember the rather obvious purple dressed priest –AKA Rev Lesley-ann walking around Birnam and Dunkeld on her own last Good Friday? Well it will happen again and some of you expressed a willingness to join in oh yes you did!
We shall begin outside of St Columba’s church at noon, then to St Mary’s garden, on to the Birnam Oak, Little
Dunkeld church, the 3 cc’s charity shop and finally the cathedral grounds
There will be bible verses and songs at each stop, and even though it is Good Friday smiles and laughter too At 2pm – 3pm there will be a quiet time in St Mary’s church, ending with Jesus final words
See you there
Lesley-ann+
Christian Aid 2023 14th. – 20th. May
Like many other events, Covid has seriously impaired our Christian Aid activities over the last few years The small local organising group has got together again and is planning some fundraising events to support some of the poorest communities in the world This year, Christian Aid’s focus is particularly on Malawi which has may links with Scotland
The following events are being organised: Second Hand Bookstall at the Duchess Anne on Friday 19th Saturday 20th Saturday 27th
Donations of books always needed These can be brought to the Meeting Place at the Duchess Anne on Friday mornings Or they can be left in bags/boxes in the wooden shed in front of the Duchess Anne (where the Food share items are put )
The proceeds from The Meeting Place on Friday 19th will be going to Christian Aid Bread and Cheese Lunch at the Duchess Anne on 14th May at 12 30pm
Door to Door collection during the week In most areas envelopes will be put through letter boxes but not collected There will be a note with where they can be dropped off
Christian Aid supports projects of many kinds to help people of all faiths and none Please give generously to support the world’s poorest communities
Three Churches Charity Shop
High Street Dunkeld
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday 10-4
Donations welcome during opening hours
Find us on Facebook at 3 Churches Charity Shop
The Meeting Place Friday Mornings from 10 00 to 12 00 at Duchess Anne Hall All Welcome
Three Churches in the Community
Church Services and Contacts:
Weekly Services
Church of Scotland:
Dunkeld Cathedral at 11am
Every Sunday from Easter Sunday to Remembrance Sunday
Little Dunkeld Kirk at 11am
Every Sunday from the Sunday following Remembrance Sunday to Palm Sunday
Scottish Episcopal Church:
St Mary’s Birnam at 10am Every Sunday
Roman Catholic:
St Columba’s, Mass 6pm Every Saturday
Monthly and Occasional Services
Church of Scotland, Amulree
Third Sunday of the Month 2 15pm
Servite
There is a Communion Service in the lounge at Servite at 3pm on the first Sundays of March, June, September and December
Contact Details:
Church of Scotland:
Congregational Office Bearers:
Minister: Rev R Fraser Penny,B A B D , Cathedral Manse, Dunkeld, PH8 0AW
Tel: 01350 727249
e-mail: r fraserpenny@gmail com
Session Clerk: Alison Gillies
The Chanonry, Cathedral Street, Dunkeld PH8 0AW Tel: 07736 423198
e-mail: sessionclerk@dunkeldcathedral org
Treasurer: Mrs Louise Luke
The Chanonry, Cathedral Street, Dunkeld Tel: 07773 604372
Organist & Choir Leader: Mrs Hazel Murch Tel: 07867 642954
e-mail: hazel murch@gmail com
Parish Office: Mrs Jill McCrory
The Chanonry, 07808 703641
email: chanonrydunkeld@gmail com www dunkeldcathedral org uk
St Mary's Episcopal (Anglican) Church, Birnam
For Holy Week and Easter services see page 12
Sunday Service 10 am - Holy Communion with hymns, music and sermon, followed by refreshments
The church is open daily for visitors, and prayers are said at 5 30pm on Fridays and 9 30am on Saturday
The Servite service is now held monthly on the last Saturday of each month at 2pm and is led ecumenically by members of the three churches in Dunkeld and Birnam It is not a communion service
The Rector:
Reverend Lesley-Ann Craddock
Priest in Charge of St Mary’s Birnam and Dunkeld St Mary’s rectory, St Mary’s Rd, Birnam, PH8 0BJ
Tel: 07903 020509
email: lesley craddock@btinternet com
Part time = Friday, Saturday & Sunday
I can also be found dwelling nr LochNess 01456486663
Treasurer:
Penny MacGregor and Charles Cox
Vestry Secretary:
Adrian Freer
Tel: 01821 650536
email: adrianfreer@btinternet com
Organist :
John Walker B Mus, FRCO, LRAM, ARCM
Tel: 01350 727755
(www stmarysbirnam org uk)
St Columba’s
Roman Catholic Church
Catholic Church Priest: Fr Emmanuel Adindu MSP
Tel: 01796 472174
e-mail: stbridespitlochry@dunkelddiocese org uk
Roman Catholic Churches
Dunkeld is a village with a long history of Christian worship and we are pleased to continue that worship at St Columba’s in Birnam
Parish Priest: Fr Emmanuel Adindu MSP (Missionary of St Paul) Tel: 01796 472 174
Email: stbridespitlochry@dunkelddiocese org uk
Serving St Columba’s RC church in Birnam/ Dunkeld, St Bride’s RC church in Pitlochry and Our Lady of Mercy RC church in Aberfeldy
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St Bride’s RC Church, Pitlochry
We celebrate the presence of the Risen Lord amongst us during these Masses:
Sunday Masses:-
Saturday Vigil 6pm St Columba’s Birnam
Sunday 9 30 am Our Lady of Mercy Aberfeldy
Sunday 11 30 am St Bride’s Pitlochry
Weekday Masses:-
9 30 am Tuesday – Aberfeldy
9 30 am Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – Pitlochry
Holy days of Obligation:-
9 30am Birnam
12 30pm Aberfeldy
6 00pm Pitlochry
During Lent the Stations of the Cross will be observed after weekday mass in Aberfeldy and Pitlochry and before the Vigil Mass in Birnam
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is available prior to mass in St Columba’s Please phone Father to arrange it
If there are any parishioners who are housebound and wish the Sacrament of Holy Communion, let Father know and this will be arranged
St Columba’s, St Mary’s Road, Birnam PH8 0BJ
St Bride’s, Rie-Achan Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5AL
Our Lady of Mercy, Home Street, Aberfeldy PH15 2AL Father Emmanuel in
Who’s who in the Parish Church?
Hazel Murch became organist at Dunkeld Parish Church in September 2018 and is well known to many folk in this area through her teaching career and involvement with groups like the Strathspey & Reel Society She has kindly agreed to be the subject of this month’s ‘Who’s Who in the Parish ’
Where did you grow up?
I grew up in Central Region as my Dad was an industrial chemist with ICI in Grangemouth Our family settled in Larbert where my Dad still lives
Where have you lived?
I lived in Glasgow for my 4 years at university After getting married, Gordon and I lived in Aberfeldy for 25 years adding 3 boys to our family during our time there We moved to Luncarty in 2007
What is your favourite film/book?
My favourite book is All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Duerr
What is your favourite piece of music?
Oh goodness, I have a number of pieces that I go to depending on my mood I return often to Handel's Concerto Grosso Op 6 However I also like the Scissor Sisters 'I don’t feel like dancing' which I use as motivational music for housework which I do occasionally!!
What is your favourite place?
(Apart from Here of course!)
Favourite place- The North Beach on Iona
How long have you been involved in the church –here and elsewhere?
I have been involved in church most of my life I was involved in an active church in Larbert when I was young I also have played the organ since I was 16 After the death of our oldest son, Andrew, there was a significant period of my life when I was not involved in church at all My strand of faith was stretched but not broken The support of friends, the Aberfeldy community, the worship in Iona Abbey, the liturgy of the Episcopal Church and the warmth of welcome at Dunkeld along with many individuals have been significant in my spiritual path
What changes have you seen in that time?
In church I think services are more relaxed and there are fewer people Change in my own life has primarily been to accept mystery and not need answers
What are your hopes for the future of the Kirk?
My hope for the future of the church is that the message of the deep love of God for everyone is lived
Community News continued
CAP -
Christians Against Poverty
Five ways to improve your mental wellbeing in 2023
With the cost of living crisis, rising food prices and energy bills shooting up, we all need a little help to stay positive and look after our mental health right now And as we approach Mental Health Awareness Week next month (15-21 May), it’s a great time to rethink how we can all look after ourselves and each other
Have a chat and a brew
As the saying goes, a problem shared is a problem halved, and it’s true Take a few minutes away from the rush and open up to a trusted friend or family member about how you’re feeling It can be a great way to relieve stress, get a fresh perspective and find clarity Brew optional
Reflect on the good stuff
Everyone has moments when it feels like everything is falling apart, and when you’re in that place it's really tough to be thankful for anything Taking the time to identify the good things in our lives, no matter how small, can provide us with a greater sense of perspective and help us develop a longer term view about our current situation Why not take some time each day to write down a few things you’re grateful for? This can help to shift your attention over time, help you disconnect from toxic or negative emotions, and it will give you something to look back on in those challenging moments
Set small mental health goals
In our busy, chaotic lives, mental wellbeing often drops down the priority list, and it can end up becoming a bigger problem as a result We all know that fresh air, exercise, healthy eating, budgeting your money well,
laughing, dancing, getting creative or joking with friends are wonderful ways to improve our mental wellbeing, but unless we allocate specific time to do these things, they often don’t happen Don’t be afraid to book time for self-care into your calendar on your phone or write it down Consistency is key, so aim to make it a part of your regular routine, no matter how busy you are
Lift up others
You aren’t alone We all face our own individual battles in life but we can work together to support each other, and this can help improve our own wellbeing too Emotions and actions spread When someone is kind, encouraging and compassionate, it gives people around them a lift and the environment becomes more upbeat as a result Aim to pay at least one compliment or encouragement to someone every day to give them, and yourself, a boost
Ask for help
Asking for help can be really tough Many of us want to feel like we can handle things on our own, but there’s no shame in seeking support, and it can make a massive difference Whether you’re asking for support with your mental health, advice on completing a practical task or guidance around your finances, there’s plenty of help available
Christians Against Poverty (CAP) offers free support to people struggling financially Visit capuk org to find out more about the help we offer
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Holy Week and Easter Services at St Mary’s
2nd of April
Holy Week begins with the Palm Sunday Service 10am
4th April 2pm
Concert for all: pergolesi stabat mater - The Stabat Mater is one of Pergolesi's most celebrated sacred works please come along to enjoy it
Contact Organist Mr John Walker (01350 727755) for further information.
6th April
We hope to have a Maundy Thursday Passover supper (nothing grand) with foot washing for those brave enough to offer a foot to wash!!!!! 6pm for a 6:30pm meal There will be a sign up for supper list passed around during Sunday coffee times
Or contact Lesley-ann 07903 020509 if you wish to join us
7th April Good Friday
12 noon. walk of witness. Last year I carried the cross alone around Birnam and Dunkled, it would be a delight if anyone would like to join me this year for all or part of the walk
7pm there will be an joint reflective service at St Marys
8th April Holy Saturday
The day to hand out sweets and invitations to the Easter service Last year those of us who went out into the streets had such a lovely morning
Please consider joining me 10:30am – 11:30am
9th April EASTER DAY = HALLELUJA!!!!!
The usual service time of 10am, bring your best bonnet J and celebrate the good news with us all
Bridge - Advertising
To keep The Bridge going, and to make our 50th anniversary next year, our advertising fees are currently under review
Unfortunately due to increasing publication costs, we have no alternative Prices will be kept at a minimum to support our local businesses and organisations
We thank you all for your ongoing support and hope you continue to advertise in The Bridge
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Repair Cafe Bin it? No Way!!
We had a very busy session in March – 21 folk came along with items to mend from Garden tools (lots!!) to a broken heater, lamps, darning, sewing and more Would you like to help? We could do with some more helpers We're not professionals but if you are practical, like solving problems and fixing things then do come along and see what we do
If you have something that needs fixing then come along and we'll see if we can help Our next Repair Cafe
Monday 3rd April 3 00pm to 6 00pm Venue – Birnam Arts in the Art Studio Contact for queries dbrepaircafe@gmail com
Dunkeld and Birnam in Bloom
Dunkeld and Birnam in Bloom Water Wynd boxes Can you help keep our villages In Bloom?
Below are photos of planters which were made about ten years ago and are situated in Water Wynd Each planter contains a miniature acer and seasonal bulbs or begonias They have lasted well and are much admired and photographed by visitors, especially when the begonias are in full flower However, they are now needing to be replaced and one has already disintegrated and had to be removed
We hope there might be a group or individual in the community willing to make replacements There are nine planters in all, size currently 1m long at rear, 64cm at front, 45 at sides and 35cm high However, the replacements would not have to be identical to thiswe would discuss any proposed design and are happy to do a “site visit”! If recycled wood could be used, that would be ideal Failing that, we would provide suitable timber Please phone either Linda Speirs 727288 or Linda Wolfe 727621 if you or a group you are involved in would be interested in helping with this project Many thanks ” Committee Changes at In Bloom I wish to give notice of my resignation from my position as chairperson of Dunkeld and Birnam in Bloom from the 11th April 2023 ( AGM )
I would like to thank everyone who nominated me for the position, continued to nominate me for many years, and have given me years of support I have enjoyed my time as chairperson and intend to continue to be active within the club, but feel the time has come for me to step down and let someone new take the reins Dunkeld and Birnam in Bloom has always worked as a team, incorporating many ideas both from within the group and the wider village We currently have 11-13 helpers between Birnam and Dunkeld, and liaise with other groups/clubs within the village
I will be here to support the incoming Chairperson, with any information required regarding planting to date, contacts, etc from what I have learned over the years if needed!
Linda Speirs
April at Loch of the Lowes
Stop Press :
Our female Osprey NC0 has safely returned on the morning 17th March
April is a very busy month for wildlife! Buds are bursting, birds are singing and our longer hours of daylight mean growth and activity in wildlife This is the time for young mammals to be born and birds to pair up and nest, many producing eggs or even chicks before the month is out
Saturday 1st April, 10 30am-4 30pm, Optics Fair with Viking Opticals Come along and see and try out a wide range of binoculars and scopes, with expert advice from the Viking Representative Saturday 22nd April Fighting Wildlife Crime, a talk from Tayside Wildlife Crime Liaison Officer Blair Wilkie to find out how wildlife crime is being tackled locally and how we can all support their work
On mild and sunny days we’ve already been seeing amazing courtship displays from great crested grebes and goldeneye, only interrupted by spells of unusually low temperatures when winter seems to be fighting back – before spring takes over again
Traditionally, ospreys return to Loch of the Lowes by the end of March and will be preparing their nest in readiness for eggs in April The arrival back in Scotland for ospreys, as with many of our migratory birds, can be heavily influenced by weather patterns Why fly beak first into strong north-easterlies when you can wait for a tail wind from the south to aid your flight? At the time of writing, our ospreys are not with us but it is very early days and we hope by the time you read this, an osprey or two will be in residence
As we’ve done every year since 1969, Scottish Wildlife Trust staff and volunteers will protect these stunning birds in a 24/7 Osprey Watch
Throughout April, Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre will be open 7 days a week, 10 30-17 00 No need to book, just come on up! Please note, there is no path around the loch and no access to the water It is essential to keep dogs under control and on leads in the Spring countryside and keep to paths, both on the woodland trail at Lowes and across the land NB only assistance dogs are allowed in the Visitor Centre As well as protecting farmers livestock, there are ground nesting birds, vulnerable young red squirrels, butterfly eggs, insects and newly sprouting plants just starting their lives Loch of the Lowes is one of over 100 Scottish Wildlife Trust reserves across Scotland
Dunkeld
and Birnam Walking
Meeting – 24 February 2023
councillors - Grant Laing, Claire McLaren and Ian James, plus officials from Traffic and Transport, and Greenspace from Perth and Kinross Council in attendance The meeting took the same format as that held exactly one year earlier - this time picking up on the areas PKC had promised action on last year - and following a route from North Car Park, round the square, over the Bridge and finishing off at Chattan Tea Room A huge thank you to Kelly and the team at Chattan for such a warm welcome - and to the Community Council for covering costs
During the meeting there were many discussions around how the community can help PKC prioritise particular measures, but there were three specific areas agreed as 'no brainers' by PKC These were:
The Zebra crossing is not fit for purpose – it is routinely flaunted and as it is used more by children and others heading to the MUGA, it must be replaced with a more effective traffic management (traffic lights) and pedestrian crossing system – including measures which physically slow traffic down;
The junction at the school must be rectified to allow traffic management (traffic lights and pedestrian crossings), again with physical measures slowing traffic down on Perth Road
20mph remains a policy ambition for PKC - but they are waiting to see whether urban 20mph will be rolled out nationally - this could be something for the community council or others to keep a focus on
The meeting was felt to be positive and productiveone immediate impact was council officials asking for Community Council input into where speed monitoring strips should go - this allowed the issues of speeding through outlying settlements, and other key sites to be worked on right away The contracts for this work have now been let There were other separate conversations during the meeting - individual council officers have agreed to talk further about locations of dropped kerbs, and there are ongoing discussions about improving paths in our community
A report was produced following the walking meeting last year – this is available for all to see on The Bridge website – and an update report will be produced following this second annual meeting We would ask that everyone puts a note in their diary for the third annual walking meeting, to again review progress - 23 February 2024
Specialised Support Services from GrowBiz this Spring
GrowBiz provides support for rural businesses, social enterprises and the self-employed in rural Perth & Kinross in many different ways
As well as offering networking opportunities, learning events and one-to-one support to answer questions and give advice, we provide the following specialised services:
REDS: Rural Enterprise Directory Scotland (REDS) is an online directory of hundreds of micro businesses in rural and island Scotland It’s free for eligible businesses to get listed and helps facilitate connections and collaborations Find out more at www reds scot Mentoring: Our mentoring programme is designed for clients who need help exploring skills such as setting goals, decision making, self-confidence and managing expectations It’s an opportunity to connect meaningfully with another business owner or someone with relevant experience and skills
Perthshire Artisans: This is a supportive platform and curated online shop for creatives living and/or working in Perth & Kinross Connect with other artisans, share ideas and skills, and collaborate Two membership options are available and applications open each month More at www perthshire-artisans scot
SEED: The Self-Employment and Entrepreneurial Development (SEED) programme provides funding of up to £1000 and tailored support for young entrepreneurs, start ups and self-employed individuals aged 18-25 in Perth and Kinross
encourage active travel, improve road safety, and improve access The meeting was very well attended by members of the community, and we were delighted to have John Swinney MSP, our three local
The Care and Wellbeing Collective: This is a membership group of care and wellbeing practitioners who offer services in the Perth and Kinross area It provides mutual support, learning, connection and collaboration opportunities, and helps locals to access their services Find out more at: www careandwellbeing scot
You can find more information on all GrowBiz support services at www growbiz co uk
The second annual Dunkeld and Birnam Walking Meeting was held on 24 February 2023 Co-chaired by Lachlan MacEwan, chair of the Community Council, and Graeme Cook, the meeting was designed to highlight how to improve how we move about our settlements,
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Craft Fairs Dates
29th and 30th April
25th to 27th August 4th and 5th November
Thank You
Liz and family would like to thank all of the very kind and thoughtful people who sent the many beautiful cards, flowers and offers of help after the sudden and very sad loss of Frank We had a small, but beautiful funeral at the Woodland Cemetery, near Comrie, the birds sang and the sun shone, and the snowdrops were out, though sad as the occasion was, we couldn’t have wished for a nicer day Best Wishes, Liz Ibbetson
Thank You
We are very grateful to Iain at Perthshire Timber Company (Polney Sawmill) for kindly donating some fence posts, allowing us to reinforce the fencing around the soft fruit enclosure
Dunkeld and Birnam Community Orchard
Exciting New Launch
Amulree HallSupporters 100 Club
Monthly Rolling Local Lottery
Secure your number(s) between 1 – 100 £5 per number (standing order preferred) Two cash prizes per month
All profits go towards the upkeep of the ‘Amulree Village Hall’
All welcome to enter – Registration now open For more details and to secure your number(s); Email: Ahs100club@yahoo com
The Dunkeld & Birnam Art & Crafts Fair 29th and 30th April 10 -5pm daily
The Drill Hall, The Cross Dunkeld
We have some new crafters as well as our old favourites Staffiesmilesrescue will be having a table so please come along and support this wonderful charity Demonstrations Admission Free
The Meeting Place
We are open every Friday morning from 10 - 12 in the Duchess Anne for tea, coffee and tasty home baking Friday 28th April our Coffee Morning will be in aid of Dunkeld and Birnam in Bloom There will be a cake stall Donations welcome
Archive Launches Youtube Channel
Did you go to the musical play about Beatrix Potter at Birnam Arts?
Have you seen Pete Clark’s brand new film about Niel Gow?
Did you hear BBC Gardeners Question Time broadcast from Birnam in 1991?
Did you see all the events at last year ’s Jubilee and Living History Weekend?
Surely you’ve seen the black & white silent movie of Dunkeld & Birnam in the 1950s?
Did you get tickets for the Dunkeld & District Strathspey & Reel Society Concert?
Did you attend the street-theatre production of the Bridge Toll Riots?
If you have answered NO to any of these questions, then you need to head over to the newly-launched Dunkeld Community Archive YouTube Channel where everything and more is waiting for you to browse and enjoy for free
Just go to historicdunkeld org uk and click on the YouTube link or simply scan the QR code below Remember to hit the Subscribe button to get notified when new videos are added
Dunkeld Community Archive: bringing the past into the present and preserving the present for the future
Museum & Heritage Centre
Dunkeld Community Archive
12 The Cross, Dunkeld, PH8 0AN. www.historicdunkeld.org.uk archives@historicdunkeld.org.uk 01350 727786
Fundraising Charity Auction Event –Please Support Us
Saturday 15th April
Birnam Arts At 7.00pm
Tickets available at ww.birnamarts.com or call 01350 727674
The charity auction, hosted by David Leggat, will be to raise funds for the redevelopment of the Community Archive building which is struggling with space to house the growing collection, welcome the increasing number of visitors and volunteers, and be able to offer much more community use around heritage
This event will kickstart our Public Consultation for the revised redevelopment plans for Archive Come along and see our plans, with an opportunity to give feedback The bar will be open with cheese/meat platters courtesy of the Scottish Deli
An amazing array of auction lots will be followed by a raffle
Online Exhibitions : This month’s edition“Dundonnachie and the Dunkeld Bridge Toll Riots of 1868” can be found at www historicdunkeld org uk
Date For Your Diary
July 29th and 30th – DUNKELD LIVING HISTORY
WEEKEND – Stanley Hill Park
Re-enactment groups
Victorian photography exhibition, including live displays
Concerts in Birnam Arts and the Cathedral
If anyone would like to be involved in any way please let us know
Lunch Club : One of our volunteers will be there with old photograph albums and cine film footage We need your help to identify people, but it’s also lovely when these photographs trigger memories
Volunteers : If you have an interest in the local history and have a spare bit of time, please get in touch and ask about volunteering No experience necessary A great way to meet like-minded people and learn about Dunkeld’s past Current projects requiring volunteers:
Front of House – If you love to chat to folk, please come and see us
Shops Project – We have a wealth of information about local shops This collection requires organising
Perth Arms Quiz
Wed 8th Feb 2023
A huge thank-you to all who participated in the recent quiz and raffle at the PA
Massive thanks also to all the individuals and businesses in the village who donated to our raffle (Too many to mention but you know who you are)
We raised £620 00 on the night and from our lottery bonus ball contributions over the last year of £3800 00 are delighted to be donating:£2120 00 to My name’5 Doddie Foundation
£1150 00 to Macmillan Cancer Care
£1150 00 to the SSPCA
Thank you once again for your generosity Karen, Ewan and all at the PA
and displaying in an accessible way for people to research and enjoy
Marketing/Social Media –
Anyone with a good knowledge would be very welcome to help us enhance our publicity
Young Archaeologist Club (Ages 8 to 16)
We are hoping to start a new Young Archaeologist Club in Dunkeld after the Easter holidays, as a fortnightly after-school club with summer outings and autumn fieldwalking trips Anyone wishing to hear more information, please get in touch
Donations
If anyone has any photographs, documents and memorabilia relating to Dunkeld and the surrounding areas we would love to hear from you We are a safe depository of local history for future generations
Rainbow Whist at Dunkeld and Birnam Golf Club
on Thursday 20 April 2023 at 7:30pm
Tickets £5 available from the clubhouse 01350 7278524
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Bir nam Library
Opening hours:
Thursday: 5pm – 7pm Friday: 12pm – 5pm Saturday: 9 30am – 12pm Birnam Library is situated in the Birnam Arts Centre, Station Road, Birnam, PH8 0DS Tel : 01738 459709
Birnam Library is run by Culture Perth and Kinrossa charitable trust bringing art, culture, books, learning, creative communities and local history and heritage to people across the whole of Perth and Kinross https://www culturepk org uk/
RBS mobile bank visits Dunkeld and Birnam. Thursdays: Dunkeld, The Cross 14.50 pm to 15.20 pm and Birnam, Post Office 15.05 pm to 15.25 pm
Notes from a Councillor 17
The pace of life at 2 High Street has slowed down slightly as the Council has delivered both its revenue and capital budget for 2023-24
This process started in October 2022 and the Perth and Kinross Council budget is dependent on many variables outwith our control, with the situation fluctuating weekly, if not daily I am content with the totality of the budgets that were approved by Council on 1 March 2023
This was my first budget as the SNP Administration Leader, and I can assure you that no decision was taken lightly When I became Leader of Perth and Kinross Council, I said I wanted to work with elected members of all political groups to get the best outcomes for Perth and Kinross Council residents On budget day, I accepted useful proposals from all of the other political groups into our budget This collegiate working results in better decisions and I will continue to work with all of those within the chamber moving forward
I enjoyed the “walk round” Dunkeld and Birnam with Perth and Kinross Council officers, residents and others to discuss the traffic and pedestrian issues in the area Along with Councillor James and Bailie McLaren, I have already met road safety officers to discuss issues in Ward 5 and we will work jointly to keep Dunkeld and Birnam at the top of the priority list for mitigating actions
Dunkeld and Birnam Community Council have put out a request for more locals to put themselves forward to be co-opted on to the Community Council If you are interested, I would urge you to contact them to help represent your community
Moving further afield, I am looking forward to the long awaited Bankfoot to Murthly (Stewart Tower road) improvements alongside the improvements of the link road between Stanley and the A9 which are scheduled for this year
As I write, I am looking forward to the clocks moving forward this weekend and the arrival of “my” swallows that have visited and nested in my garage for many years Their arrival and departure are very poignant annual moments for me
Have a great Summer
News from our Community Council
Dunkeld & Birnam Community Council
Community Council Matters
Alan Wylie Dunkeld & Birnam Community Council
If you would like to contact the Community Council you can do so by emailing: dbcc correspondence@gmail com
You can also contact us via the messaging system on our facebook page
Of course, if you have the opportunity, then please do chat to any member of the Community Council if you bump into them while out and about Meetings are held monthly at 7pm on the second Monday of the month
Date of next meetings: 10th April / 9th May / 12th June
Venue: Online zoom meeting
Please email us on the above address if you would like to attend and we will send you a zoom invitation
To read the minutes of previous meetings and to find the agenda for forthcoming meetings, see: www dunkeldandbirnamnews co uk/community-news/ community-council –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––
JOHN SWINNEY, MSP for PERTHSHIRE NORTH can be contacted at: 17-19 LESLIE STREET, BLAIRGOWRIE Tel: 01250 876576
Like everyone, day to day life continues that requires our individual attention That’s the reason that the March community council meeting was our first formal meeting of the year That said, the members of the community council have been busy behind the scenes on an ever-increasing number of issues confronting our community
Without question the subject that has focused much of our attention is that of planning applications I should state upfront that the community council will be reluctant to comment on individual applications that have no direct affect on the wider community Only where a site has previous conditions set by professional bodies and PKC will we make a submission We will focus our attention on all applications that have the possibility of affecting the community in both a positive and negative way In such situations we will seek comments opinions from as wide a selection of individuals as is possible to reach a balanced view Recent planning applications concerning our community are good examples where we have engaged with the public and submitted comments
We will shortly be updating our planning application guidance which will be available on the Bridge website for all to see
Another subject that we have been focusing on in the past 3 months is roads, speeding, parking and snow
Pete Wishart MP: Member of Parliament for Perth and North Perthshire pete.wishart.mp@parliament.uk
clearance The community council are fully supportive of the work done by the A9 Action Group which has been putting pressure on the Scottish Government and Transport Scotland to take action to advance the dualling project and look seriously at installing roundabouts at the junctions within our area
The second walking meeting of Dunkeld and Birnam took place on 24th February this year The tour was well attended by members of the community council, PKC councillors and officials, the Deputy First Minister and local residents A report on what was discussed during the tour is in progress and hopefully will be available in the coming weeks There is evidence that our concerns are being noted and we’re heartened by the language we’re hearing from PKC officials We hope to see some tangible action on a number of items and will continue to liaise closely with the authorities in the coming months
The current membership of the community council is currently at 50% of the allowed number The burden on members is increasing and we’d like to take this opportunity to call for residents of the community to join us in a worthwhile enterprise If your interested please visit our DBCC Facebook page
Alan Wylie Deputy Chair of the Dunkeld & Birnam Community Council
Councillor Grant Laing
March ‘Stick on the Fridge Page’
Local Organisations - Contact Details
Listing for local voluntary organisations are free however The Bridge welcomes donations to cover the cost of these listings Please send donations to the Advertising Manager, John B Gray at Highfield, Brae Street, Dunkeld, PH8 0BA Many thanks
Please contact the editor with amendments/additions
Organsiations - General
Hall Bookings
Phone 01350+
3 Churches Charity Shop 07751 593421 Anne Graham
Alcoholics Anonymous (Helpline) 0800 917 7650
Chapter House Museum 727786 Ruth Brown (in Dunkeld Cathedral, open 7 days) archive@historicdunkeld org uk
Dunkeld & Birnam Historical Society 07584 434253 Dave Roberts daveroberts132@btinternet c om
Dunkeld & Birnam in Bloom 727288 Linda Speirs lindaladyhill@yahoo co uk
Dunkeld & Birnam Men s Shed 07777 696953 Jackie MacLean dbmensshed@outlook com
Dunkeld Community Archive 727786 Ruth Brown (Mon – Fri, 10am – 3pm) archive@historicdunkeld org uk
Friends of the Cathedral 728697 John Gray friends@dunkkeldcathedral org
Gardening and Growing Club (Horti) 07740 982465 Andrea Cox acox325@gmail com
National Trust for Scotland 07548 757060 Karen Clark kclark@nts org uk
Royal British Legion 728811 Kevin Forsyth Kevforsyth@hotmail com RVS 01738 633975 Geoff Bird
(Supporting You At Home and perthsupportingyou@royalvoluntaryservice org uk Home Library Service)
SWRI 723203 / 07881 531565 Evelyn Menzies Evelynhmenzies@gmail com
SWRI Amulree 723203 Jane Anderson
The Field 07584 434253 Dave Roberts dblandtrust@btinternet com
The Orchard 727048 Katharine Melville kmelville@ogoroad com
The Meeting Place (Fri, DA) 07474 183042 Margaret Scott
Tourist Association 723297 Adrian Blundell
Community Learning & Development
PKC CLD Staff 01738 459701 Cat Gordon/Alison May/ Robin Crawford dunkeldcomlearn@pkc gov uk U3A 07714 103309 Sandra Cairncross smcairnx@hotmail com
Sport Butterstone Hill & Trail Group 07761 673231 Adrian Davis wildoutdoorscotland@gmail com
Clan Bowmen (Field Archery) 727911 / 07786 073686 Arthur Robert Hewines bobhewines@hotmail com
Dunkeld & Birnam Angling Association secretary@dbaa co uk Billy Davidson
Dunkeld & Birnam Bowling Club 07977 911068 Gael Shaw Gaelshaw@btinternet com
Dunkeld & Birnam Golf Club 727524 Jackie MacLean (Visitors Welcome) dunkeld@outlook com
Dunkeld & Birnam Tennis Club 07731 631563 Morna Mitchell mornaamitchell59@gmail com
Glendelvine/Spittalfield Cricket Club 07816 982140 Andrew Ross (all ages)
Grass Track & Field Group 07736 724113 James Jarvis
Highland Perthshire Clay Shooting Club 07821940252 Ted Carr tedcarr@waitrose com
Leisure Group (Sports Hall Project) 727361 Alasdair Wylie awylie2002@yahoo co uk
Over 35’s Rugby 07738 006738 Iain Gordon iainhg@aol com
Running Club (8 – 12 year old,) 07761 673231 Adrian Davis (Mondays at 3 30pm) wildoutdoorscotland@gmail com
Swimming & Alexander Technique 07778 778007 Jan Osband jmosband@gmail com
Tai Chi 07551 029076 John Connelly dachutaichi@gmail com
Tayside Orienteers 727048 Bill Melville billmelville@ogoroad com Yoga 728783 Sue Atkinson atkinsue93@yahoo co uk
Music & Arts
BIPS 07872 505516 Melanie Brockway mbroc02@hotmail com
Birnam Arts 727674 Manager admin@birnamarts com arts@birnamarts com
Birnam Arts Ballet (Mon – Thurs, Emma Gray age 4 upwards & adults) ballet@birnamarts com
Cathedral Tower Bell Ringers 742218 Iona Connor lowesfarm@hotmail com
Dunkeld Strathspey & Reel Society 07531 520476 Duncan Thomson duncanwthomson@yahoo co uk Film Society 727740 Tom Barnard tom barnard@btinternet com
Just Singin’, 7 30pm Weds (BA) 07765 405203 Katie Dalgliesh www justsingin co uk
Annual Events
Art Exhibition dunkeldart@aol com Margaret Scott
Arts & Crafts Fair (Apr, Aug & Nov) 727968 / 07743 400938 Na’an Meikleour poppyseednaan@yahoo com
Christian Aid Week 727867 Jim McCafferty Highland Games (August) 07880 588433 Duncan Sim duncan sim@hotmail com Niel Gow Festival 07766 406313 Liam Manion (weekend closest to 22 March) LManion41@gmail com
Nursery at Royal School of Dunkeld 01738 454470 Royal School of Dunkeld Sunday School – Church of Scotland 727249 Fraser Penny
For Younger People Girlguiding Dunkeld (Rainbows, 07770 324173 Trix Stephen Brownies, Guides, Rangers) (District Commissioner) Messy Church (last Sunday in month) 727249 Fraser Penny
The Black Watch Army Cadets 07429 113439 2nd Lt Craig Ross 1989ros@armymail mod uk Youth Group (for P7s & 1st years, 727249 Fraser Penny Thurs 7 – 8 30pm)
For Older People
Senior Citizens
727311 Ronalda Pattullo
Servite 07595 651446 Ivan Russell (Working Hours, Mon, Wed, Friday ivan russell@caledoniaha co uk 1 – 4pm; Tues, Thurs 8 30am – 12 noon)
Local Organisations - Continued
Amulree Village Hall 07749 914906 Isabel Brady northamulree@btinternet com
Birnam Arts 727674 Manager
Caputh Hall 07832 235607 Lorna Lyle
Chanonry 07808 703641 Jill McCrory chanonrydunkeld@gmail com
Dalguise Village Hall 07746 392268 Anne Cameron annedunkeld@gmail com
Duchess Anne 07808 703641 Jill McCrory chanonrydunkeld@gmail com
Health Community & Services
Birnam Library (Thu 5 – 7pm, Fri 01738 459709 Margaret Quigley 12 – 5pm, Sat 9 30am – 12 noon) birnamlibrary@culturepk org uk
Chemist (Dunkeld) 727210 Davidsons
Chemist (on Sunday) 01738 494610 Asda, Dunkeld Rd, Perth
Doctors 727269 Craigvinean Surgery
Dunkeld & Birnam Community Lachlan MacEwan Council dbcc chair@gmail com
Registrar 01738 475121 3/5 High St, Perth perth-registrars@pkc gov uk
Tayside Police (non-emergency) 101
Dates for your Diary
BA = Birnam Arts Centre
DA = Duchess Anne Hall, The Cross, Dunkeld April 1-20 Exhibition The End to End Trail Jos Mahon Open Daily Free Admission
Optics Fair Loch of the Lowes 10:30 -4:30pm
Holy Week and Easter Services see Church pages 10-12
Repair Café 3-6pm Birnam Arts in the Art Studio 4 Parish of Dunkeld AGM 7:30pm Duchess Anne
Spin Vanishing Point Birnam Arts 7:30pm
Easter Egg Trail Hermitage NTS
Dunkeld and Birnam In Bloom AGM 2pm Birnam Arts
Archives Charity Fundraising Auction 7pm Birnam Arts
Mike and Ruthy 7 30pm Birnam Arts 18 Sports and Leisure Hub AGM 7:30pm Clubhouse 20 Rainbow Whist at Dunkeld and Birnam Golf Club 7:30pm Tickets £5 available from the clubhouse 01350 7278524
20 Billy Bremner and Me Written and performed by Phil Differ 7 30pm Birnam Arts
22 Fighting Wildlife Crime, Blair Wilkie Tayside Wildlife Crime Loch of the Lowes 22 Poetry & Blues Night at Dalguise Hall, PH8 0JX 7:30pm 29th & 30th Craft Fair, Drill Hall, Dunkeld 1-5pm daily Admission Free
June
17 Just Singin’! 20th Anniversary Concert in the BA
July
29th - 31st August Dunkeld Cathedral Art Exhibition – open daily Dunkeldart@aol com
29th - 30th Dunkeld Living History Weekend, Archives
August
25th – 27th Craft Fair, Drill Hall, Dunkeld For dates further ahead see: www.dunkeldandbirnamnews.co.uk
PETS
Lost and Found
If you have lost or found a dog, cat or other pet
Missing Pets, Perth and Kinross 07432 368792 info@dogfriendlyperthshire.co.uk
PAINTING & DECORATING
Heated Kennels
& Long Term Stays Elizabeth & Keith Lumsden 01350 728849
E-mail: bizzabooks@gmail.com
Perthshire Pet Cremation u
Local individual cremation services for your beloved pets 07522 174883
www perthshirepetcremation co uk
Dunkeld Horse Grazing & DIY Livery
Call or Email Karen: 07759 701413 gapdunkeld@gmail com
Grass cutting, Hedge cutting, Strimming, Leaf collection, Weeding/dig over, Edging, Gravel footpaths, Aerating, General tidy-up. All General Garden Maintenance work carried out to the highest quality on every job, everyday
