The Bridge May 2023

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Edition 396 May 2023

Local News, Events and Information for the Dunkeld & Birnam Area www.dunkeldandbirnamnews.co.uk

This Issue:

Community News

1,4,6,12

Birnam Arts

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Editorial

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Just Singin’ - p4

Sports Hub

Our ospreys returned on 17th March, just six hours apart. This was the first time our pair have arrived on the same day.

Since then, they have set about rearranging and restoring the nest from the damage of winter storms and laid 3 eggs in the nest … for a full update see page Loch of the Lowes 15. Photo credit Scott Duncan.

Community News

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Connect with Asheville - p5

Connect Column Classified:

7,8,9,13,14

3 Churches in the Community 10 - 13 World Community

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Notes from a Councillor

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Notice Board

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News from our Community Council

Himalayn Balsam - p15

Stick on the Fridge Volunteers in Strath Braan get busy clearing up rural rubbish. See article on page 6.

www.dunkeldandbirnamnews.co.uk

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Classified

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Editorial

It is quite something to look at the Stone of Scone on which the Kings of Scots were crowned – which until 1296 was on Moot Hill close to the present-day Scone Palace. At the Coronation of Charles III, the ‘Stone of Destiny’ will sit underneath the Kings throne at Westminster Abbey before being returned to Edinburgh Castle. It is remarkable to think of the ceremonies that piece of stone has witnessed over more than a thousand years whatever one’s views on the monarchy itself.

Pondering the sweep of history makes me consider the role of our own archives as a place that captures our community’s stories and history. It is great to see that the archives team are wanting to extend and redevelop the current archive buildings. Their plans for public consultation will be on display in the gallery of Birnam Arts and in the Community Archive on the Cross.

They are inviting our feedback and ideas regarding the design so please go along and add your thoughts on how our past can be safely held for future generations to ponder. (See p4).

A huge well done to Jess and everyone involved in Climate Café for giving us a way to engage effectively at a local level with a massive global issue.

I wonder what future generations will think when the look back on Dunkeld and Birnam in the 2020’s. It reminds me that back in February I heard Rick Worrell talking about the ecology and genetics of wild crab apple (Malus sylvestris) - probably Scotland’s least understood and most under-appreciated native tree.

After the talk I asked him where we could get hold of saplings to plant, and he offered to help us locate some.

So in the autumn I think I will try to plant one of these remarkable tree as a sign of hope in our future. Let me know if you want me to ask him if he could look one out for you to plant too.

Sally Robertson

In future I hope our archives will capture stories of how we have positively responded to the enormous challenge of the climate crisis. As a community we have already started many initiatives from upcycling, recycling and repairing to reducing water and energy use and increasing our community growing projects.

Particularly heartening is how initiatives started here are spreading out not just across Scotland but further afield.

Jess Pepper’s Climate Café initiative, begun here in Dunkeld and Birnam, now has off shoots everywhere included in our sister city of Asheville. (See page 5).

Birnam to Ballinluig A9 Community Group

Working constructively to get the best community outcomes from the A9 dualling proposals

The next A9 Community Group meeting will be on Thursday 25th May, 7.30pm at Birnam Arts/ Zoom unless otherwise notified, or unless events require one sooner. All welcome!

Since our last report was written Kevin Stewart MSP has been appointed Transport Minister, the fourth in three years. He previously has held ministerial positions for Local Government, Housing and Planning; and for mental Wellbeing and Social Care. The full list of his responsibilities is here: https://www.cpt-uk.org/news/kevin-stewart-msp-appointed-as-minister-for-transport/

He reports to Mairi McAllan MSP, the new Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Just Transition, although Transport does not appear in her title as it did for her predecessor Michael Matheson MSP

The last communication we had from Mr Matheson, in early March, had included: ”I can confirm that we remain committed to completing the dualling of the A9 between Perth and Inverness. This was further reiterated by the Minister for Transport in her statement to Parliament on 8th February.

As I confirmed to Parliament on 19th January 2023, work is ongoing to identify a Preferred Route option on the section of the A9 between Pass of Birnam to Tay Crossing following the innovative co-creative process, with an announcement on the Preferred Route option expected to be made in the coming months. (note, no mention of Community Preferred Route) I value the on-going positive engagement with the Community Group and I am aware that Transport Scotland officials provided both verbal and written updates to you recently in October and December 2022 respectively. I expect to be in a position to announce a Preferred Route option by this Spring and I would like to take this opportunity to reassure you that the Scottish Government will continue to engage with the group as the project progresses. I hope this is of assistance.”

At the time of writing (mid April), we've had no further information from Transport Scotland about a possible community engagement event in May. We hope to have a briefing meeting with the new Transport Minister and are grateful to John Swinney MSP for Perthshire North who has written to him requesting a formal meeting with us. We hope he will have had a response from Kevin Stewart by the time you read this. ____________________________________________________________________________

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-

Arts News

WHAT’S ON AT BIRNAM ARTS

Lulo Reinhardt & Yuliya Lonskaya Gypsy meets Classical Thursday 11th May 7.30pm Ticket £14 + booking fee

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Vital and incredulously angry. Hilarious.” – The Scotsman “Blissfully funny” – Guardian “One hour of stonking stand-up and another of stomping hoedown mayhem. That’s two top gigs in one” **** - The Mail on Sunday (Event) ____________________________

EXHIBITIONS

Safety Mapping Exhibition 6th – 28th May 2023

Safety Mapping exhibition showcases a series of colleges and drawings by members of the community, responding to the question ‘What does safety mean to you?’ created during a series of workshops led by artists Helen O’Brien and Anna Kelso, commissioned by local charity Gender Equality Perth. The exhibition will also feature a film made by Anna Kelso combining animation, images of participants’ artwork and text to represent the ideas and themes emerging from the project.

Visitors to the exhibition will also have an opportunity to respond personally by contributing to the participation wall.

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Safety Mapping Workshop Birnam Arts Gallery Saturday 13th May, 1-3pm (drop-in)

Lulo Reinhardt, the grandnephew of Django Reinhardt, has toured the UK several times in the past decade. While Lulo has the repertoire of gypsy swing you might expect, he has extended and developed his musical horizons beyond that, with music from North Africa and India influencing his playing. Now with Yuliya, he moves towards classical music.

Yuliya Lonskaya began learning to play guitar at a young age, going on to gain a diploma at the Belarus Academy of Music and study with Professor Andreas von Wangenheim, Costas Cotsiolis, David Russell, Carlo Marchione and Abel Carlevaro.

Since then, Yuliya has won several international guitar competitions in Poland, England, America, Serbia and Montenegro. With her eclectic repertoire of folk, jazz, bossa nova, Baroque, Classical and Romantic music, Yuliya is a very welcome performer in many European and American concert halls, playing solo concerts and appearing with orchestras.

Two wonderful world-class guitarists, this musical pairing is definitely a cut above.

Together, as the saying goes, they make beautiful music.

Set within the Safety Mapping exhibition*, artists Anna Kelso and Helen O’Brien will lead a workshop which seeks to ask participants ‘What does safety mean to you?’.

Using both collage and mark making this workshop encourages visitors to explore and examine their feelings of safety as they consider the journeys through their day, or their life more generally. We welcome participants of all ages to contribute to this community project and through the actions of drawing, cutting and sticking we aim to provide a creative space for visitors to reflect on their physical and emotional feelings of safety within their lived experience.

Please check the website for further information on all our regular workshops Ballet / Beginners Guitar / Musical Theatre / Creative Kids / Just Singin' / Pilates / Silversmithing / Tiny Tunes

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Singing and Rainbows – In the Jungle With Collen and Julia Saturday 13th May 10.15am 0 – 2yrs 11.30am 2 – 4yrs Tickets £10

Join opera singers Colleen and Katie for a new jungle-themed show, bringing a magical musical experience to you and your little one. Enjoy some of classical music’s best loved arias and duets combined with singing games, sensory play, and puppet friends.

Each show lasts 40 minutes.

“We’ve taken our son to a number of baby shows and classes and this is by far the best, thank you so much’ “The use of well known classical music with the childrens words you have written works so well, my two loved it”

Rich Hall Shot From Cannons Wednesday 17th May 8pm Tickets £17 + booking fee Age 14 +

Fresh on the heels of his critically acclaimed memoirs, Nailing It, Montana’s transatlantic messenger returns with new rants, knife-edge observations, thrilling musical interludes and an ever-formidable knack for laughs on the fly. You’ll pay for the whole seat, but you’ll only need the edge of it.

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Just Singin`

Arts News continued

Life Drawing Class at Perth Art Gallery

Join local artist Bruce Shaw on Saturday, 27 May, for an exciting tutor-led life drawing class!

This class will provide an excellent opportunity for those looking to build art skills and try their hand at this art form. A good start for those preparing portfolios for art college, giving the experience of sketching the human body in 3D and using different poses. Get tips and build confidence from the tutor in this creative sketching environment.

Participants will be using charcoal, pastels, and pencils. This class is suitable for all abilities/ for ages 16+ only/ and all materials are provided as part of the cost.

Details can be found on the Culture Perth and Kinross website: https://bit.ly/3ntJGvQ ____________________________

You are always welcome to join in our friendly, mixed a capella choir which meets in Birnam Arts on Wednesdays 7.30pm-9.30pm. No auditions or music reading, just come along and sing and have a cup of tea and a biscuit.

We welcome back renowned Scots singer Amy Lord this month - find out more about her here: www.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 7.30pm - our 20th Anniversary Concert in the BA.. Special guests are the choir`s founder, Christine Kydd and Pete Caban and Dave Amos. Come and meet us all there - OR why not join the choir now be part of the performance!?! Best wishes.

Scottish Charity No 36400. ____________________________

Perth Art Gallery

Come to Perth Art Gallery this spring and explore our new permanent exhibition, Modern Scots. The exhibition, over two galleries, tells the story of influential modern Scottish artists and their contribution to 20th and 21st century art. The works on display cover the last 100 years and demonstrate the new and innovative ways Scottish artists were working and taking inspiration from the past and Europe. The exhibition includes key players in the story of Scottish art, such as Joan Eardley and Sir William MacTaggart, alongside renowned contemporary artists Calum Colvin and Alison Watt.

Details can be found on the Culture Perth and Kinross website: https://bit.ly/modernscots

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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

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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/internet-and-computers/princh-printing/ ____________________________

Birnam Library

Birnam Library opening hours are: Thursday 5pm-7pm / Friday 12pm-5pm / Saturday 9.30am-12pm Birnam Library, Station Road, Birnam, DUNKELD PH8 0DS 01738 459709 / birnamlibrary@culturepk.org.uk ____________________________

Community News continued

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 – A Huge Success!

A massive thank you to all who supported us. A very enjoyable evening with £4150 raised for our redevelopment/extension project.

Extension/Redevelopment Plans Plans for public consultation will be on display in the gallery of Birnam Arts and in Dunkeld Community Archive. Feedback and ideas regarding the design will be much appreciated.

Online Exhibitions This month’s edition - “Tourist Souvenirs of the past Mauchline Ware” can be found at www.historicdunkeld.org.uk

Scottish Council on Archives We have been chosen by the SCA as a case study “A Year in the life of a Community Archive”. Follow our monthly blog at A Year in the Life of a Community Archive Scottish Council on Archives (scottisharchives.org.uk)

Date for Your Diary Wednesday 31st May – Tayside Treasures Online Talk, where many of the Tayside Museum Forum members come together to give a five minute talk on their favourite museum object. This year we have chosen an amazing photograph album containing the earliest ever photographs of Dunkeld. Booking details

will be advertised on our web site/social media soon.

July 28th, 29th and 30th – Dunkeld Living History Weekend – Stanley Hill Park Tickets now on sale for the concerts from Birnamarts.com 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.

Identification Of Old Photographs / Oral History One of our volunteers will be at the lunch club 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.

We also have local residents helping us to record stories and memories, which is hugely important, so if anyone would like to help with this please get in touch.

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.

Young Archaeologist Club (Ages 8 to 16) Anyone interested in joining 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. ____________________________

Plants for the Garden Rhododendrons, Shrubs, Trees - Herbaceous & Alpines Seasonal Bedding Plants & Vegetable Plants National Garden Gift Vouchers Sold & Exchanged

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Sports, Health and Wellbeing AIMS:

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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.

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Please send details of your club's activities and events to editor@dunkeldandbirnmamnews.co.uk for inclusion in the hub page of 'The Bridge.'

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Breadalbane & District RDA (SC047991)

By the time this is in print we will have had our first day’s riding of the year. It is always lovely to welcome back our riders and this term we also have a number of new riders joining the group. A busy start as they all have to be assessed beforehand.

Earlier in March we were lucky enough to have our Regional coach Petra Humphrey visit us to give all volunteers (new and old) a refresher training session.

It was an excellent morning and we are very grateful to her for being so generous with her time.

As well as new riders we also have three new ponies who have all passed their assessment tests with flying colours. We are so lucky as a group that new ponies always seem to become available to us just as we need them. Again it is the generosity of their owners lending them to us on Monday mornings.

New riders, new ponies and also new volunteers. Three new energetic helpers whose running abilities (amongst other things) are much appreciated.!!

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 May the meetings are on 9th and 23rd. 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 ____________________________

Anyone interested in contacting the group or learning a bit more about us can access our web-site breadalbanerda.org.uk or by email breadalbanerda@gmail.com.

Or you can contact Helen on 01796 470414 or Vicky on 07786262329 –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Connect …

Linking Asheville, North Carolina, USA and Dunkeld & Birnam

Connect with Asheville

Climate change is a pressing issue that affects everyone and everything on the planet. It can feel overwhelming, but it also presents an opportunity for creativity, innovation, and collaboration. The Climate Cafe is a space where individuals can come together to learn and share ideas about how to address the challenge of climate change. The Climate Cafe is an excellent example of how Sister Cities can collaborate and work together to address global challenges. Asheville and Dunkeld and Birnam are both committed to sustainability, and this partnership demonstrates the power of collaboration and sharing resources. Jess Pepper, a resident of Dunkeld and Birnam and the founding member of the Scottish Climate Cafe, has been instrumental in helping the Asheville community get started. Her experience in organizing and growing Climate Cafes has provided valuable insights and guidance on how to start a successful initiative.

The Climate Cafe at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is centered around Lin Orndorf's Issues in Sustainability class and has already covered important topics such as oceans, weather changes, and the impact of climate change on the state of North Carolina. The next Cafe on 4/28 will feature mycelium and soil as topics. These monthly gatherings are an important step in understanding the local impacts of climate change and how to address them. Inspiration for the Climate Cafe came from Dunkeld and Birnam, Scotland, which is Asheville's Sister City. In Asheville, we know our Scottish Sister City has been actively working on sustainability initiatives for years, including hosting its own

Climate Cafe. The two cities have connected to share resources and knowledge about starting a Climate Cafe on the Asheville campus. The Climate Cafe at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is an important step in addressing the climate crisis and getting students and community members involved in a shared and safe space. By providing a space for learning and collaboration, individuals can come together to share ideas and work towards a sustainable future. Participants comment on how much they enjoy gathering with students, staff, and faculty from across campus. The partnership with Dunkeld and Birnam is an

excellent example of how cities can work together to create positive change, beyond governments and a gridlocked American political system. With the continued efforts of the Climate Cafe and other sustainability initiatives, we can work towards a brighter and more sustainable future for generations to come.

Kellyhttps://www.climate.cafe/

Kelly McEnany is Chair, Behavioral Sciences at A-B Tech Community College, Asheville

A-B Tech’s Vision: Changing Lives. Strengthening Communities.

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Community News continued

Everyone welcome!!

Community Fayre And Ceilidh Saturday 3rd June, Birnam Arts

Join us to celebrate National Volunteers Week and our Twinning with Asheville.

As part of National Volunteers Week 2023 Dunkeld, Birnam & District Community Development Trust and Friends of Asheville are planning a joint event to celebrate the valuable contribution volunteers make to our communities. Volunteering promotes interconnection and can help to make our lives more meaningful. Our local area would not be the same without the many volunteers who willingly give their time to offer all the varied groups and organisations that make our community the vibrant, active and welcoming place it is. To celebrate and showcase all

the opportunities we have to volunteer we are going to hold a Community Fayre where all our local societies and groups can promote the worthwhile work they do, network with others and (hopefully) recruit more volunteers. Beth Beazley will be contacting groups to invite them to take part, so please watch your inboxes and return her calls. The Fayre will run from 10am to 4pm at Birnam Arts in the John Kinnaird Hall.

The Fayre will be followed by a Community Ceilidh, organised by (local volunteer) Fiona Ritchie, to welcome visitors from our Twinning Sister City – Asheville, North Carolina, USA. What better way to celebrate our volunteers and greet our friends from across the pond than with a good dance? Music will be provided by Rohallion Ceilidh Band and doors open at 7.30pm. Tickets are free and can be collected from the Box Office in advance or on the night. There will be a collection for charity.

We hope you can join us to say thanks to our volunteers and help create some great memories for our Friends from Asheville!

For more information please email dbdcdt@gmail.com or speak to Beth or Fiona.

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Far too much Rural Rubbish

The Amulree, Trochry and Strathbraan ‘Rural Rubbish’ volunteers, of which there were so many this year we nearly ran out of verges to be cleared (!), were triumphant this March. Volunteers picked up from either side of a 30 mile stretch, from Ladywell all the way over to the Sma Glen, up Glen Quaich and half way over the hill to Aberfeldy.

On finding a substantial cache of empty prosecco bottles, one wag suggested we had a better type of litterer? A few other empties turned up a mile or so away. Anyone a clue as to why anyone would do this?

On the plus side, volunteers reported hearing lapwings and curlews, finding a slow worm sunning itself and wild flowers peeping up. On the very serious down side, many drivers were sadly discourteous, litter pickers, who were all wearing high viz jackets having to leap smartly out of the way. This was extra worrying as on one occasion these were children. A newish hazard are electric cars, creeping up silently of course.

The grand total was of 38 bulging black bins bags, all sorts of road signs, large amounts of black white road reflectors, and what amounted in car components to around half a complete car. Plus of course, the fizz bottles.

A rapid assessment of the volume of rubbish is that it would be the equivalent of a medium sized caravan.

Which begs the question, how can litter louts be curbed?

An Australian campaign in the 1970s featured huge banners of a pig and piglets rootling around in the rubbish with the slogan ‘Only pigs litter’. It worked, many others have been tried over the years, and perhaps we need a fresh campaign?

‘Rural Rubbish’ owes a big thanks to Gill MacGregor from Cablea who organised the litter picking for the previous 6 years. It took 3 new organisers to fill her solo efforts! ____________________________

Parish of Auchtergaven Book

It is well over a century since a book has been written and published about the Parish of Auchtergaven but a new book has now been produced by local Bankfoot author and poet Thomas Brown.

Tom has been a writer of letters articles and poems since 1973 and continues to do so very much a hobby which he has so enjoyed. He has always had in the back of his mind to write a book about his home parish. He completed this two years ago but difficulty finding a publisher meant the only alternative was to self publish.

Because of limited finance only a few number of books have been produced to begin with but he hopes to have more printed.

Copies have been given to A K Bell Library in Perth and also to the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh.

The photo shows Tom presenting his to book to A K Bell Library in Perth.

To purchase copies of for more information contact Tom on logie.twkb.bankfoot@gmail.com ____________________________

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s in the Commun e h c r u h C e ity hre

Thought for the Month

During the last year I have been able to take a turn at doing some shifts in the Three Churches Charity shop in Dunkeld. This has been an interesting experience for me, because virtually everyone who walks through the door seems to have an interesting story to tell, be they local or, as are many, visiting this historic community from countries all over the world.

Over the last while I have also been involved with another interesting community project in Aberfeldy.

During the winter months one of the churches there has become one of the ‘Warm Welcome Cafes’ providing a social meeting point in response to the cost of living crisis. This is just one of a range of community facilities that have offered to take part in a national scheme mostly being run by volunteers. At the Aberfeldy project I don’t think any of us were sure what to expect or how well it would go, however it has been such a success that everyone is now wondering how best to maintain the energy that has been built up once the support funding comes to an end as the warmer weather returns.

Churches have for centuries been the centre of our communities and their fine stone buildings still form an important presence in our towns and villages. The second half of the twentieth century has witnessed a process of accelerating social change resulting in many of these fine buildings passing into alternative uses. My own now lengthy life has stretched over this period, and one can feel a bit disorientated by what has happened, but this is not the first time that faith has lived through disruption. Interesting then to note that when the first Christians faced persecution, their focus was on building communities rather than monuments. I have recently been reading The Benedict Option by Rod Dreher, a book that reacts to these unprecedented societal changes but observed from a mainly American perspective. Dreher focuses his response around Benedict of Nursia, the 6th Century founder of the first Benedictine monastic community, a movement that would later expand throughout the world. Dreher notes that Benedict’s project was also established at a time of dramatic social change during the time that the Roman Empire was collapsing where everything hitherto understood as civilisation was being destroyed. Dreher is not of course proposing that we solve the present crisis by everyone retiring to monasteries but he draws our attention instead to the value of communities and the ways of life that communities can establish.

I count myself lucky to have been involved over the last year with these two different but successful community projects, both run by local Churches and what has struck me over this time is the warmth of social contact that projects such as these can generate. Dreher’s text has much else to say about secularisation in Western society and if there is room for debate on the details of his analysis, his focus on the foundational role of community does provide us with much to think about. Meanwhile writing over a century ago Jacques Maritain had this to say: Instead of a fortified castle built in the middle of our land,

Perhaps we must think of an army of stars thrown into the sky.

Well summer is almost with us, and in the meantime this struck me as an interesting and prophetic thought for contemplation and interpretation over the warmer months to come.

Roderick Campbell Guion OCDS ____________________________

Church of Scotland Services

May 7th.

11am. – Morning Service in the Cathedral May 14th.

11am. – Morning Service in the Cathedral for Christian Aid Week Followed by a bread and cheese lunch in the Duchess Anne.

May 21st.

11am. – Morning Service in the Cathedral 2.15pm – Service at Amulree May 28th.

11am. – Morning Service in the Cathedral June 4th.

11am. – Communion Service in the Cathedral.

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.

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Wednesday Worship

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.

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Messy Events

Messy Music meets after school on Tuesdays in Little Dunkeld Kirk – more details from Hazel Murch (music@dunkeldcathedral.org). ____________________________

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 ____________________________

Christine McNicoll

A more informal, relaxed type of worship has started once a month in Little Dunkeld Kirk. The first was held back in April and the next two dates are: May 10th.

June 21st both at 7.30pm.

There is no set format but the evening includes some worship songs, an open discussion around tables about a Bible passage, and ending with prayer (and then a cup of tea!).

While the aim is to be suitable for younger adults everyone and anyone is welcome. If you think this is something you might be interested in please come along and give it a try.

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Kirk Session

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. ____________________________

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 – 2nd., 16th. & 30th. May at 7pm in the Chanonry.

Wednesdays –10th. & 24th. May 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 10th. & 24th. May. 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 ____________________________

Christine McNicoll retired from the post of Session Clerk in the Parish church at the start of the year, having done the job for 10 years.

The congregation had a collection to say ‘thank you’ for all the work she has done, not only as Session Clerk but in many other roles as well. During the morning service on April 2nd. Christine was presented with an inscribed flower vase and a cheque and after the service members of the Kirk Session had a lunch in the Duchess Anne to mark the occasion.

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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

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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 e-mail: to be confirmed

Covenant Officer: Mrs. Ann Bryce Tomnagrew House, Dunkeld PH80BX Tel: 01350 723228 e-mail: j.bryce@farmline.com

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

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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.

Church Services and Contacts:

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.

Follow us on Facebook at: 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.

CAP Christians Against Poverty

Five ways your sports community can improve mental health and money troubles

National Sports Sunday, facilitated by Sports Chaplaincy UK, is taking place on Sunday 14 May. To mark the event, Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is celebrating our local sports teams and individual sporting athletes whilst raising awareness of the link between mental health and debt.

There’s a great community spirit at many sports clubs, but there isn’t always a focus on or opportunities to talk openly about everyday issues that impact us.

Here are five ways to improve life for people in your sporting community.

Open up a conversation with a teammate or someone you know. Starting a conversation doesn’t mean that you’re offering to counsel them through all their deepest secrets and fears, it can simply mean checking in with someone and letting them know you are around to chat.

Seek free professional help if you are struggling with a particular issue. If you or a friend is struggling with their mental health, gambling, alcohol or substance abuse, there's free help available, including Mind, GamCare, AA or UKNA. If you have debt or money issues, contact a free, reputable debt advice organisation such as CAP at capscotland.org.

If you’re looking for something in between those two options, try chatting with your sports coach or club chaplain if they have one. A coach’s role includes supporting their athletes to receive mental healthcare, and sport chaplains offer a confidential space to chat, down-to-earth with no airs or graces, and no expectations.

Consider going on a budgeting course. Sport is an amazing thing to be involved in, but it can be costly. It's important that we’re able to budget well so we can continue to enjoy our hobby without getting into financial difficulty. CAP offers free money coaching in local communities like yours.

Make encouragement part of your routine. In competitive environments, it’s easy to default to a critical mindset – whether the criticism is aimed towards others or yourself. Make a point this week to encourage a teammate, cheer that runner on, or even give a shout-out to a fellow sports person on social media. Give yourself the praise you deserve too.

Small positive encouragements can make a real difference to a person’s mental wellbeing.

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is a UK charity working with over 580 churches to deliver debt help, budgeting guidance, support to find work, life skills groups and more. Visit capscotland.org to find out more.

Sports Chaplaincy UK (SCUK) is a UK charity supporting over 700 chaplains pastorally supporting the community of sport. Visit sportschaplaincy.org.uk to find out more.

The Meeting Place

Friday Mornings from 10.00 to 12.00 at Duchess Anne Hall All Welcome

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Community News continued

Who’s who in the Parish Church?

admits to finding it also incredibly helpful when having difficulty with his mobile phone which is fairly regular!

It comes so naturally to young people.

Where did you grow up?

I grew up on the Isle of Raasay, a small island of the west coast, situated between the Isle of Skye and the mainland, but like most islanders I left to go to secondary school on Skye at the age of 12.

Looking back, I had a wonderful childhood, growing up in a safe and family orientated community where faith and looking out for one and other was the mainstay of the island.

What did you work at?

Prior to retiring in 2018 I worked in Local Government withing the Housing Department concentrating on the Homeless Service. This service provided homes for individuals and families considered to be homeless in terms of housing legislation and ensuring appropriate support in place to give them the best chance of sustaining a meaningful home within the community.

Prior to this I worked in various roles including 6 years instructing outdoor education, one year of which was spent studying in Telford College Edinburgh.

For the ‘Who’s who in the Parish Church Column’ this month we have asked Jackie MacLean to say a bit about himself. Jackie is the church officer or Beadle at the Cathedral.

He is also involved with our church Youth group which he describes as great fun and it keeps him young. He

What is your favourite film/book?

I read a lot and find it challenging to identify a favourite book or indeed film, but I would pick out Endurance as a book that I would recommend to anyone looking for a good, true adventure, The books charts Shackleton’s epic journey and escape from the Antarctic and a favourite film would have to be Invictus. Another great story of human endeavour and what make us who we are.

What is your favourite piece of music?

I love music, particularly traditional and folk music but without a doubt, my favourite piece of music is Louis Armstrong’s, It’s a Beautiful World.

What is your favourite place?

(Apart from Here of course!)

This is a difficult one for me as I should probably say the Isle of Raasay but any small island would do for me. I love the sea, the wilder the better, it just reminds me of my childhood and lying comfortable and warm in my bed listening to the sea, the wind and unfortunately, the rain.

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?

I have seen the church change over the years with it becoming a much happier place with both laughter and tears being shared, and opening our arms to all creeds, colours and orientations.

What are your hopes for the future (of the Kirk)?

There are challenges facing our church here in Dunkeld and big decisions to be made, but we need to strive to attract the young in particular and that may mean we have to change the may and environment we worship in. My hope is that we all can embrace that and be aware that the church is in the community and not necessarily the buildings.

The church is wherever Gods people are praising.

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Christian Aid Week this year is the 14th – 20th May

Every year our local Christian Aid committee, drawn from the three churches, organises various events to raise money for Christian Aid. Second Hand Bookstall at the Duchess Anne on Friday 19th. / Saturday 20th. / Saturday 27th. from 10am onwards Donations of books always needed.

These can be brought to the Meeting Place at the Duchess Anne on Friday mornings or left in the wooden hut in front of the Duchess Anne.

The proceeds from The Meeting Place on Friday 19th. will be going to Christian Aid Soup and Bread Lunch at the Duchess Anne on Sunday 14th. May at 12.30pm.

Adults £5, Primary School Children, £2.

Instead of doing a door to door collection this year you will find an envelope inside this copy of The Bridge.

We hope that you will be able to put in a donation and return the envelope either to The Birnam Post Office or The Three Churches Charity Shop. (Many thanks to both of them for being willing collection points.)

Collecting Cans will be dotted around various shops over the week too, so please put in any loose change!

Why Support Christian Aid? Christian Aid works through local agencies in many parts of the world, identifying good projects which our money can support. They offer help regardless of race, nationality, or faith. This Christian Aid Week, the focus is on Malawi and the mighty Pigeon Pea - drought-resistant, soil-revitalising, high-protein, low-cost, delicious crop.

Cyclone Freddy, the longest-lasting tropical cyclone on record (lasting 34 days), has hit Malawi and Mozambique. This cyclone is the equivalent of a full North Atlantic hurricane season.

Malawi experienced a year’s worth of rain during the 4-week cyclone. The number of people affected by the Tropical Cyclone in Malawi continues to rise. Over 508,000 people are displaced and hundreds have lost their lives. There's also an increased risk of malaria and cholera in the immediate aftermath.

Christian Aid’s partners and team in Malawi have been responding to the immediate recovery needs of communities. This includes: • Corn soya blend for porridge for breastfeeding mothers and children under 5 years • Mosquito nets for families to provide protection against malaria • Providing temporary toilets and bathrooms, water containers and water treatment to help prevent the risk of cholera • Mobile clinics to help people process the emotional trauma of the cyclone • Distribution of cash to 1,000 households so that families can purchase their immediate needs Jen’s Story Jen is a mother of two boys who have gained places in top colleges – but Jen and her husband cannot afford to send them both. ‘My heart longs to see our children finish school’ says Jen. ‘These dreams are very important to me, because by doing so, I’ll be sure that I am creating a good future for our children.’

We hope that you will be able to make a donation to Jen works hard to provide for her children but she can barely scratch a living from the Christian Aid and return the envelope stuck here to either to soil. Soaring costs are crushing her dreams and keeping her family in poverty. Now she The Birnam Post Office or faces a choice no mother should be forced to make. Rising costs mean that Jen can only The Three Churches Charity Shop. afford to send one of her sons to college.

Jen and her husband have two acres of pigeon peas. They are struggling with the effects Many thanks to both of them of the climate crisis. The rainfall is unreliable, there are more storms, flooding and strong winds. But the pigeon pea is a tough plant able to withstand a lot but to make the most for being willing collection points. of their crop they need good quality seeds and a fair market to sell their produce – cutting out unscrupulous middlemen.

If your envelope has fallen out you can still make a donation By giving to Christian Aid our gifts can help farmers like Jen and her husband plant better into one of our collecting cans dotted around the village. seeds and get a fairer price for their crops, and build happier futures for their children.

Please give and help this strong, determined mum and others like her to provide for Many thanks. their families.

Your Christian Aid Envelope

Elaine Burns Podiatry

HCPC Registered CHIROPODY

Fully vaccinated & full PPE compliant.

For home visits, contact me on: 07986 092581 01796 474291

The Kiln Creative

Locally made pottery and pottery classes Upcoming workshops at Birnam Arts:

Thursday morning 6 week block 10:30am-1pm Pottery and Workshops available on website For more information and bookings: www.thekilncreativepottery.co.uk

BMR Bob’s Mechanical Repairs Try our engine carbon clean machine!

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Our Services: • Service Wash/Drying/Ironing • Self-Service Machines • Laundry Products • Equine Rug Wash & Pet Beds • Holiday Cover Cleaning Service • Self Catering, Holiday Homes, Private Homes & Small Businesses

Any questions or to discuss individual or business requirements, please contact: Kelly or Rosanagh on mob: 07871 695461 email: dunbraantaylaundry@yahoo.com Facebook: @dunbraantaylaundry Opening times: Tuesday - Friday 9am to 1pm Perth Road, Birnam PH8 0BH (behind the post office)

A World Community Himalayan Balsam-pulling Group

Join us on Thursday 4th May in Dunkeld and Birnam Co-working at 7pm talking about circular economy. ____________________________ Repair Cafe

No meet up in May. Next Repair Cafe Monday 5th June in the Arts Studio, Birnam Arts.

See____________________________ you then.

The field is springing into action

Over the past few winter months, a team of dedicated volunteers has been working away behind the scenes doing all the tasks that need to be done during the winter months. This incudes tidying up, trimming hedges, preparing ground for the year ahead as well as harvesting our remaining crops like brussels sprouts, kale, kalettes and leeks for sale at the field stall. We are now entering the hungry gap and there will be no more sales from the gate until June.

A team has also been working hard planting seeds in the small polytunnel and these are coming on well and when the weather starts warming up we can start planting out. the large polytunnel is also ready for spring. The winter salad crops are all finished and the ground has been cleared and prepared for the summer crops. The new polytunnel has been invaluable over the winter months.

It has been used as a workspace to build staging etc. and has been an invaluable warm and comfortable space for people to enjoy tea and coffee after completing tasks in the field during the cold winter months.

The Kitchen Garden has not been ignored and we have nearly everything ready for planting and this year besides the old favourites, we are continuing with some no-dig beds. This principle has also been adopted in Plots 8 and 9 and the whole approach has been made easier by ready supply of horse dung locally and a large lorry load of compost from Binn Farm. Many thanks are due to all concerned as it all helps improve the soil fertility.

The flower garden is already looking good and will be superb this summer. All our fruit trees and cages have received special care and attention and are looking good.

We have also received many visitors over the winter months from similar projects or groups trying to set up a community garden. We also had the pleasure of a Channel 5 film crew in March in the field making a film about Dunkeld that should be going out in May on a Sunday evening.

This is our busiest time of the year and we have welcomed some new volunteers but, if you would like to join in, you are always welcome to come up and help.

We are there on Thursday and Saturday mornings from 10am and, in addition, there is also someone there most days. We have volunteers of all ages who really enjoy spending time in the field, thank you to you all. In addition after our work sessions we have reinstated time for tea, coffee, cake and a catch up chats that are enjoyed by all. It is an essential form of communication.

Have a look at our website www.dunkeldfield.co.uk or our Facebook page @ The Field Dunkeld & Birnam.

Better still, if you want more information, ring: Dave Amos (01350 727763) or Dave Roberts (01350 728926) or drop us an email: dblandtrust@btinternet.com.

We____________________________ look forward to seeing you at the field.

As many of you will know, himalayan balsam is a very invasive non-native species which spreads along our water courses, crowding out other natural plants.

The local group starts its weekly activities to control the plant on Monday 15 May and will continue into the late Summer.

If you would like to help there are several options: You could join the group on a Monday morning from 10:00-11:30, after which we generally go for coffee.

You could pick your own favoured spot and have the satisfaction of knowing you are keeping it clear.

When you are out for a walk you could pull a few plants when you see them.

Because we have been pulling for a number of years, many areas, such as the river bank near the Birnam Oak, or the Community Woodland near the Braan just need a regular check to remove a handful of plants.

Last year we concentrated our efforts at the beach on the promontory just past Dunkeld House Hotel, so we hope to see a big improvement there this year.

Then there is the serious problem near the Jubilee Bridge. Atholl Estates have tried mowing the bracken to make the area easier to access, and last year we received extra help from the Community Pay-back team. A good team of regulars there would make a real difference.

The plant is very easy to pull up, and we find the act of removing it both therapeutic and addictive!

If you’d like to know more phone Bill or Katharine on 01350 727048.

Also keep your eyes out for postings from Climate Café. ____________________________

May at Loch of the Lowes is a wonderful month!

Loch of the Lowes Visitor Centre is open 7 days a week, 10.30am-5pm, throughout May - and all the way through to the end of October.

Photo: Scott Duncan Our ospreys returned on 17th March, just six hours apart. This was the first time our pair have arrived on the same day. Since then, they have set about rearranging and restoring the nest from the damage of winter storms. Excitingly, they have 3 eggs in the nest and are settling in for the long incubation.

Events in May: Optics Fair – Saturday 13th May 10.30am-4pm. Come along and browse and try out binoculars, monoculars and scopes from Viking’s wide range. An expert from Viking will be here to answer any questions and suggest the best optics for your own, personal use.

Q. What’s the difference between a little brown bird and a stunning female yellowhammer?

A. A good pair of binoculars.

Restoring Scotland’s habitats for wildlife while making it accessible and enjoyable for people is a difficult balancing act. An excellent project (now 2 years old) is happening locally and managing to balance these goals. Lying just north of Perth at Denmarkfield.

On Saturday 27th May, 2-2.30pm Ellie Corsie, Denmarkfield Project Manager is giving a fascinating talk about the delights and challenges of Rewilding Denmarkfield, a 90 acre site near Luncarty. Ellie and her team are working with the local community and schools to rewild people and the land. Booking is essential for this event, please see the Scottish Wildlife Trust website, Things To Do, Events or follow the link Rewilding Denmarkfield. | Scottish Wildlife Trust Unfortunately, avian flu continues to wreak havoc across the world and Perthshire is no exception. Keeping feeders, water and bird baths clean and washing them in hot soapy water (outside) is the best option at the moment. If you can clean the soles of your shoes/boots after walks, this can also prevent cross contamination.

In May, we hope to have chicks hatching! The Visitor Centre is open 7 days a week, 10.30-5pm and we look

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Gardening & Growing Club

Whether you potter with a few pots or garden an acre you are very welcome at the Gardening and Growing club. £20 annual membership.

Programme of Events:

Sunday 14th May 2pm Visit to The Old Coach House Gardens, Dunbog, Newburgh, KY14 6JF Wednesday 14th June 7:30pm Sharpening Tools Workshop, Euan Camlin Birnam Arts Wed 12th July 4pm Visit to Bradystone House Gardens, Murthly Sat 19th Aug – Annual Show Sun 14th Oct 2pm Visit to Drummond Castle Gardens – Guided Tour (1 hour) Wed 13th Dec 6pm Christmas Night Out, Atholl Arms Hotel Wed 29 Nov 7:30pm Wreath Workshop by Bridget from Gatehouse Nursery, Birnam Arts Sun 24th Feb 2pm Visit to Fingask (Andrew Threipland) Wed 13th March 7:30pm – AGM Birnam Arts Lifts to any of the meetings/trips away can be arranged on request.

Try out the club by coming along to a first meeting for free. If you enjoy it then you can join for the year for just £20. For more information contact the secretary Andrea Cox on 07740 982465 acox325@gmail.com and follow the Facebook Gardening & Growing Dunkeld and Birnam ____________________________

Climate Café

Climate change is a pressing issue that affects everyone and everything on the planet. It can feel overwhelming, but it also presents an opportunity for creativity, innovation, and collaboration. The Climate Cafe is a space where individuals can come together to learn and share ideas about how to address the challenge of climate change. The Climate Cafe is an excellent example of how Sister Cities can collaborate and work together to address global challenges.

Asheville and Dunkeld and Birnam are both committed to sustainability, and this partnership demonstrates the power of collaboration and sharing resources. Jess Pepper, a resident of Dunkeld and Birnam and the founding member of the Scottish Climate Café® , has been instrumental in helping the Asheville community get started. Her experience in organizing and growing Climate Cafes has provided valuable insights and guidance on how to start a successful initiative.

The Climate Café at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is centered around Lin Orndorf's Issues in Sustainability class and has already covered important topics such as oceans, weather changes, and the impact of climate change on the state of North Carolina. The next Cafe on 4/28 will feature mycelium and soil as topics. These monthly gatherings are an important step in understanding the local impacts of climate change and how to address them. Inspiration for the Climate Café® came from Dunkeld and Birnam, Scotland, which is Asheville's Sister City. In Asheville, we know our Scottish Sister City has been actively working on sustainability initiatives for years, including hosting its own Climate Cafe. The two cities have connected to share resources and knowledge about starting a Climate Cafe on the Asheville campus. The Climate Cafe at Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College is an important step in addressing the climate crisis and getting students and community members involved in a shared and safe space. By providing a space for learning and collaboration, individuals can come together to share ideas and work towards a sustainable future. Participants comment on how much they enjoy gathering with students, staff, and faculty from across campus. The partnership with Dunkeld and Birnam is an excellent example of how cities can work together to create positive change, beyond governments and a gridlocked American political system. With the continued efforts of the Climate Café® and other sustainability initiatives, we can work towards a brighter and more sustainable future for generations to come. ____________________________

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Community Noticeboard

25th to 27th August 4th and 5th November ____________________________

Thank You

I would like to say a big thank you to all who contributed to my presentation on my retirement from being Session Clerk. I would also like to thank Fraser, the Kirk Session and members of the congregation for all their support over the 10 years of my service.

Many thanks to you all once again.

Christine McNicoll ____________________________ Amulree Hall Supporters 100 Club First draw in May 2023!

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

For more details and to secure your number(s); Email: Ahs100club@yahoo.com ____________________________

The Meeting Place

We are open every Friday morning from 10 - 12 in the Duchess Anne for tea, coffee and tasty home baking.

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. ____________________________

Creative Spring Market & Open Studios

There are many reasons for choosing handmade original items for your home, yourself or as gifts. Buying handmade is a conscious decision showing an appreciation for the talented creatives, their skill, and their design know-how, and offers an alternative ecofriendly, sustainable option.

has its own personality accentuating the charm and individuality of being handmade. The artist and maker creates from experience and brings out the best of the materials through their knowledge and designs, which stand the test of time in both style and durability.

Supporting local Artisans helps creative talent thrive and compliments their work. It also connects local culture to our homes or when sharing as gifts. Artists’ work includes cards, prints, candles, jewellery, ceramics, glass, leatherwork, photography and original artworks.

The Creative Spring Market & Open Studios are free to visit, 10am-4pm, 20/21 May at Perth Creative Exchange, Stormont Street, Perth, PH1 5NW. ____________________________

The creative talent across Perthshire is easily enjoyed at www.perthshire-artisans.scot (set up and run by GrowBiz Scotland), featuring 30+ artists working in all genres. Whilst online access to handmade creations is wonderful, it’s still fabulous to see the products and meet the artists and makers in person. The Creative Spring Market & Open Studios, on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 May at The Perth Creative Exchange, includes artists based in the building and Perthshire Artisans.

Connecting with creatives adds to the experience, story and authenticity of a piece should you choose to buy it, or simply know more about how it is made. Every item

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.

Birnam 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 Kinross a 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

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Since my last article a great deal seems to have happened. The recent change of the clocks bringing Summertime, the countryside and gardens are waking up. The sowing of field and garden crops is well under way, I look forward to seeing the countryside change colour as they grow.

It was a delight to attend the official opening of the MUGA, along with many others who had been involved in bringing the wonderful community facility from a vision to reality. The demand for the use of the facility has been greater than expected. To have heard of the recent damage to both the roof and sports pitch area is deeply shocking and disappointing. The whole community is suffering because of the thoughtless damage. It is hopeful that the damage can be rectified soon.

The safety of road users of the A9 is a growing concern. The recent line painting refresh and roll out of LED cats eyes has improved the clarity of junctions and changes from dual to single carriageway sections. These improvements are welcome but do fall short in satisfying the safety concerns of many in the local communities surrounding the A9. I have received an extremely disappointing response to a letter sent to the recent Transport Minister, Jenny Gilruth MSP where I requested an update on plans to address junction safety in the Dunkeld & Birnam area.

To continue with a road theme, the construction of the Cross Tay Road Link is progressing well and still on schedule. It has now reached the stage where new carriageway construction has commenced. There is likely to be lengthy delays on some occasions over the next four months, this will also affect buses and the running of bus timetables. We all look forward to the opening of the finished link early next year!

Councillor Claire Bailie McLaren

News from our Community Council

Dunkeld & Birnam Community Council Community Council Matters Chris Claydon 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: 9th May / 12th June / 10th July 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 SCOTTISH PARLIAMENT, EDINBURGH EH99 1SP Tel: 0131 348 5717 e-mail: john.swinney@parliament.scot

Hello fellow citizens of the greatest place to live on earth!

The time has come for me to say goodbye, and this will be my final column for The Bridge after four years on the Community Council.

I am, of course, in very good company with 2023 seeing some notable retirements in our community which I have been asked to mention.

Stevie, our trusty road sweeper has retired after 35 years on the job.

Stevie turned up for work day in, day out, whatever the weather, and he will be sorely missed by many.

Not only was Stevie a familiar, friendly face but he was a great support over the years to some of the more vulnerable members of our community. On behalf of the Community Council, and I’m sure we speak for everybody, we would like to say a big THANK YOU to Stevie for all that he has done, and we hope that the surgical removal of his trolley goes well!

We also say goodbye to Steve from the Co-Op, another well-kent face who always had a friendly word for customers.

through COVID and hordes of tourists alike, without ever losing his good humor.

And last but not least, I have just heard that Pete The Dentist, as he is fondly known, is hanging up his drill and retiring. Dunkeld & Birnam have been extremely lucky to have been blessed with such an excellent dentist. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement, Pete.

The last thing that I’d like to do as a Community Councilor is to appeal to the members of our community. The Community Council really needs your support and I have had to leave at a time when numbers are already low.

Being a Community Councillor has been very rewarding, despite its challenges, and I would encourage anyone in our community to sign up for a spell – you don’t have to stay for four years…

Finally, I’d like to wish my fellow Community Councillors all the best going forward – it has been a pleasure working with you.

Toodleoo-the-noo!

Chris.

Steve’s positive attitude and consideration for others will be difficult to replace – he worked tirelessly

Pete Wishart MP:

Member of Parliament for Perth and North Perthshire pete.wishart.mp@parliament.uk Perth Office: 63 Glasgow Road, Perth, PH2 0PE. Tel: 01738 639598 North Perthshire Office: 17-19 Leslie St, Blairgowrie, PH2 6AH Tel: 01250 876 576

COUNCILLOR GRANT LAING

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(SNP) 01738 475000 or 07881 500501 Email: GLaing@pkc.gov.uk

COUNCILLOR IAN JAMES (Conservative) 01738 475000 Email: IJames@pkc.gov.uk

COUNCILLOR CLAIRE MCLAREN (Scottish Liberal Democrats) 01738 475000 Email: ClaireMcLaren@pkc.gov.uk

May ‘Stick on the Fridge Page’ Dalguise Village Hall Duchess Anne

Health Community & Services Birnam Library (Thu 5 – 7pm, Fri 12 – 5pm, Sat 9.30am – 12 noon) Chemist (Dunkeld) Chemist (on Sunday) Doctors Dunkeld & Birnam Community Council Infinity Blu Dental Care(Birnam & Pitlochry) PKC Environmental Services PKC Roads Dept Registrar Tayside Police (non-emergency)

07749 914906 Isabel Brady northamulree@btinternet.com 727674 Manager 07832 235607 Lorna Lyle 07808 703641 Jill McCrory chanonrydunkeld@gmail.com 07746 392268 Anne Cameron annedunkeld@gmail.com 07808 703641 Jill McCrory chanonrydunkeld@gmail.com

01738 459709 Margaret Quigley birnamlibrary@culturepk.org.uk 727210 Davidsons 01738 494610 Asda, Dunkeld Rd, Perth 727269 Craigvinean Surgery Lachlan MacEwan dbcc.chair@gmail.com 729198 / 01796 470001 01738 476476 01738 475000 01738 475121 3/5 High St, Perth perth-registrars@pkc.gov.uk 101

Dates for your Diary

May 6-28 11

BA = Birnam Arts Centre DA = Duchess Anne Hall, The Cross, Dunkeld

Safety Mapping Exhibition Birnam Arts Lulo Reinhardt & Yuliya Lonskaya Gypsy meets Classical 7.30pm Ticket £14 + booking fee Birnam Arts 13 Singing and Rainbows – In the Jungle with Collen and Julia 10.15am 0 – 2yrs 11.30am 2 – 4yrs Tickets £10 13 Loch of the Lowes Optics Fair 10.30am-4pm 13 Safety Mapping Workshop 1-3pm (drop-in) Birnam Arts Gallery 14-20 Christian Aid Week 19-20 Second Hand Bookstall at the Duchess Anne in aid of Christian Aid 10am onwards 14 Gardening & Growing Club : Visit to The Old Coach House Gardens, Dunbog, Newburgh 2pm 17 Rich Hall Shot From Cannons 8pm Tickets £17 + booking fee Age 14 + 27 Second Hand Bookstall at the Duchess Anne in aid of Christian Aid 10am onwards 27 Community Market in aid of Santa Day Outside Birnam Hotel 11-3pm 27 Loch of the Lowes talk by Ellie Corsie Denmarkfield Project Manager ‘Rewilding’ 2pm 31 Tayside Treasures Online Talk featuring photograph album containing the earliest ever photographs of Dunkeld. Booking details from Archives June 3 Community Fayre 10 – 4pm Birnam Arts dbdcdt@gmail.com 3 Community Ceilidh welcoming visitors from our Twinning Sister City – Asheville, North Carolina, USA. Music by Rohallion Ceilidh Band 7.30pm.

Free Birnam Arts dbdcdt@gmail.com 5 Repair Cafe in the Arts Studio, Birnam Arts. See you then.

14 Gardening & Growing Club Sharpening Tools Workshop, Euan Camlin 7:30pm Birnam Arts 17 Just Singin’! 20th Anniversary Concert in the BA.

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07751 593421 Anne Graham 0800 917 7650 727786 Ruth Brown archive@historicdunkeld.org.uk 07584 434253 Dave Roberts daveroberts132@btinternet.c.om 727288 Linda Speirs Dunkeld & Birnam in Bloom lindaladyhill@yahoo.co.uk Dunkeld & Birnam Men’s Shed 07777 696953 Jackie MacLean dbmensshed@outlook.com 727786 Ruth Brown Dunkeld Community Archive archive@historicdunkeld.org.uk (Mon – Fri, 10am – 3pm) 728697 John Gray Friends of the Cathedral friends@dunkkeldcathedral.org 07740 982465 Andrea Cox Gardening and Growing Club (Horti) acox325@gmail.com 07548 757060 Karen Clark National Trust for Scotland 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) 723203 / 07881 531565 Evelyn Menzies SWRI Evelynhmenzies@gmail.com 723203 Jane Anderson SWRI Amulree 07584 434253 Dave Roberts The Field dblandtrust@btinternet.com 727048 Katharine Melville The Orchard kmelville@ogoroad.com 07474 183042 Margaret Scott The Meeting Place (Fri, DA) Tourist Association 723297 Adrian Blundell Community Learning & Development 01738 459701 Cat Gordon/Alison May/ Robin Crawford PKC CLD Staff dunkeldcomlearn@pkc.gov.uk 07714 103309 Sandra Cairncross U3A 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 727524 Jackie MacLean Dunkeld & Birnam Golf Club dunkeld@outlook.com (Visitors Welcome) Dunkeld & Birnam Sports 07970 778525 Sally Robertson Leisure Hub dbsportsleisurehub@gmail.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 For Children Baby & Toddler Group 07546 128902 Lesley Singers Caputh Baby & Toddler Group 07722 183546 Catherine Thomson (Tues, 9.30 – 11.30am) 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)

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Organsiations - General 3 Churches Charity Shop Alcoholics Anonymous (Helpline) Chapter House Museum (in Dunkeld Cathedral, open 7 days) Dunkeld & Birnam Historical Society

Local Organisations - Continued

Hall Bookings Amulree Village Hall

July

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.

June

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PETS Lost and Found If you have lost or found a dog, cat or other pet

AB Garden Services

Grass Cutting General Garden Maintenance Locally Based

Tel: 01350 727769

Mob: 07783 612399

Flat Out Gardening 0777 546 0373 Call: Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Text: 7 days 8am-8pm

FREE ESTIMATES HONEST, RELIABLE SERVICE

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.

Heated Kennels Day & Long Term Stays Elizabeth & Keith Lumsden 01350 728849 E-mail: bizzabooks@gmail.com

Perthshire Pet Cremation

FACEBOOK: Missing Pets, Perth and Kinross 07432 368792

info@dogfriendlyperthshire.co.uk

Glack Dog Kennels

u Local individual cremation services for your beloved pets

07522 174883

www.perthshirepetcremation.co.uk

PAINTING & DECORATING Interior / Exterior Work Paper Hanging • Taping Phone Sandy Carr Bankfoot 01738 787547 Mobile: 07818 254520

email: sandytcarr@yahoo.co.uk

Dunkeld Horse Grazing & DIY Livery Call or Email Karen: 07759 701413 gapdunkeld@gmail.com

G & A Paddocks

Michael Robertson Plasterer Plaster & Cement work All types of Cornice work and Ceramic Tiling

20 Stell Park, Birnam PH8 0QA

01350 727694 • 07742 091269 miketheplasterer@hotmail.co.uk

Telephone & Fax: 01796 472494 Mobile: 07800 577259

Gillian Vaughan Painter Decorator Interior / Exterior Feature walls Tel: 07841 116458 Email: thegirlcalledwill@gmail.com www.facebook.com/GillianWVaughan

Painter and Decorator • Wall Murals • Marbling • • Wood Grain Effects • Not VAT registered No job too small

St. NiNiaNS WyNd, duNkeld PH8 0at

Struan, Coulterenny, Cairneyhill, Bankfoot, Perth. PH1 4AQ Email: admin@potterplumbing.co.uk

Call Janos on 07923 672799 ATHOLL STREET 01350 727556 Proprietor: Alasdair Wylie

DUNKELD BUILDERS LTD

New Builds, Extensions, Renovations and Restorations, Stonework, Drainage, Groundworks and jobbing.

Contact: 01350 727320 Email: info@dunkeldbuilders.com www.dunkeldbuilders.co.uk

Home Repairs and Improvements Carpentry : Plumbing : Tiling Glazing and Decorating NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE QUOTATIONS Chris Wylie No. 2 Millhole Road, Spittalfield, Perthshire. PH1 4JR Phone: 01738 710671 / 07845 055712

DUNKELD MORTGAGE HOUSE

Did you know we can help you with the following?

Mortgages

First Time Buyers | Home Movers | Remortgages Further Advances | Buy to Let | Let to Buy Debt Consolidation | Secured Loans Shared Ownership

In Addition

Life Insurance | Critical Illness Insurance Income Protection Buildings & Contents Insurance Evening and weekend appointments also available - please just ask.

Please contact Amy Donnelly CeMAP Dunkeld Mortgage House 9 The Cross, Dunkeld (The old Ell Shop) amy@dunkeldmortgagehouse.co.uk 07881 634872 / office 01350 727052 www.dunkeldmortgagehouse.co.uk YOUR HOME MAY BE REPOSSESSED IF YOU DO NOT KEEP UP WITH YOUR MORTGAGE REPAYMENTS