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Pigeon Shoot 2024

Sunday, 8 September at Clashcat Amulree PH8 0EE, follow the signs by the bridge at Amulree. Starting at 10.00am, last entry 3pm. The shoot is open to everyone with prizes for the Open, Local (those living in Glen Quaich, Amulree, Auchnafree and Strathbraan), Ladies and Under 18’s categories. The cost for the 35 bird shoot is £18.00 per entry with £13.00 re-entry. Under 18’s is £7.00 per entry with £5.00 re-entry.

Raffle with great prizes, a catering tent selling soup, sandwiches, tea, coffee and cakes throughout the day.

The event is in aid of the Amulree and Trochry Community Association which raises funds for community events such as the annual Christmas party for all of the children, as well as acknowledging all the ‘Joys and Sorrows’ throughout the Glen community and giving support where needed. We will again have donation buckets for the Scottish Air Ambulance.

Enquiries contact Dawn Frame 07715 786742.

Dunkeld & Birnam

Art and Crafts Fair

Our fair on Saturday, 7 & Sunday, 8 September will be held in The Duchess Anne, The Cross, Dunkeld from 10 am to 5 pm each day.

The Atholl & Breadalbane Quair

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Aberfeldy, Perthshire, PH15 2ZX

After a wonderfully lush summer, students have returned to school, and clubs, groups, and societies are back in full swing, helping to keep the good people of Quair Country socially, emotionally, spiritually and physically balanced. In a world which offers us bountiful opportunities to cause us stress, we are truly fortunate to live in such beautiful surroundings and to have a diverse range of activities available to us.

This month, Perthshire Open Studios (POS) takes place from Saturday, 31 August to Sunday, 8 September. Open Studios occur across Perthshire, offering visitors the chance to access artists’ studios, observe them at work, and discuss their creative processes. It’s a fantastic opportunity to interact with the artists and make any purchases, whether a card, print, or original piece, much more meaningful. You can view the festival brochure at POSFestival-2024-Brochure.pdf (perthshireopenstudios.com).

The Autumnal Equinox, the halfway point between the summer and winter solstices, marks the precise moment when the sun appears directly over the Earth’s equator. This year, it falls on Sunday, 22 September. It’s a great reminder that, believe it or not, it’s time to start advertising your Christmas events and activities. Visit our website for full details at www.thequair.scot.

Have a marvellous month and we look forward to hearing about your Christmas plans soon!

Alistair and Linda

The Atholl & Breadalbane Quair is an open-access monthly magazine and is delivered at the beginning of each month, to every one of the 7,340 residential and business addresses in Highland Perthshire - PH8, PH9, PH15, PH16, PH17 and PH18 postcode areas.

Copies for visitors are also made available each month from our outdoor dispensers in Pitlochry, Killin, Aberfeldy, Kenmore and Dunkeld. The extra print run is dependent on the normal fluctuating seasonal demand from visitors and tourists and, of course, local and regional lockdowns due to worldwide pandemics! As well as being a Community Magazine, The Quair is an excellent source of information for our visitors. We also produce The Crieff and Comrie Quair each month. Between the two magazines we deliver around 13,500 copies directly to homes and businesses throughout Highland Perthshire and Strathearn each month.

Local voluntary groups and organisations may submit articles, free of charge. All contributions are carried subject to space being available. We ask that any article reaches us by email by the specified copy date, is factual, non-political, under 400 words, and not likely to offend.

We have new exhibitors, demonstrations and entry is free. Come and meet the makers.

The copy date for the October 2024 edition is noon on Wednesday, 11 September. The magazines are due to be distributed the week commencing Monday, 30 September. www.lovelocal.scot

Fortingall Village Hall - £5 Drop in Lunch

Join us for lunch on Thursday, 12 September at Fortingall Village Hall. Choice of main course, tea/coffee and a cake for just £5. 12noon to 2pm (last orders 1.45pm). No need to book, but if you wish, email fortingallhallevents@gmail.com or 01887 830322.

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Wellness Walks Highland Perthshire: Volunteers Needed! Wellness Walks are expanding through Highland Perthshire, and we need four enthusiastic volunteers to lead the way! This exciting initiative promotes physical and mental wellbeing through community walks in our beautiful local landscapes. Volunteers will receive nationally recognised qualifications, mentoring and ongoing support so that they can deliver Wellness Walks that are totally free for anyone feeling low. If you think you’d like to get involved and support your community then email happy@wellnesswalks.org.uk for more information. Find out more at: wellnesswalks.org.uk Walk and Talk - Every Tuesday at 10 am Aberfeldy. Join us for a relaxed pace walk around the Aberfeldy area. Find out or book here: www.wellnesswalks.org.uk/region/scotland or email beth@wellnesswalks.org.uk

Pitlochry Twinning Association Quiz Night - Friday 6 September

Pitlochry’s Twinning Association, Friends of Confolens, is hosting a Quiz Night in Pitlochry Town Hall on Friday, 6 September. Doors will open at 6.45 pm and the Quiz will start at 7.15 pm. Questions will cover the usual range of topics such as general knowledge, sport, entertainment. Teams of up to 4 can come along or we will make up teams on the night. Cost is £5 (cash) per person and a limited cash bar will be available selling beer, wine and soft drinks. There’s a prize for the winning team! You don’t have to be a brainbox or even an egghead to join in! It will be an opportunity to show off your knowledge - and, if you’re interested, to learn a bit about the Twinning Association. Questions are guaranteed to be in English! To book a place, contact Tony Dowson at asd199@hotmail.com with your name and a contact number.

Fruit Picking,

Pitlochry - Apples, Pears, Plums. Do you have fruit trees in your garden and need help picking the fruit? Whether you want to keep the fruit or donate some of it, we are happy to help you so we can avoid waste. What to do with surplus of fruit: 1 Share with the community 2 Make your own apple juice at the Apple Pressing Day on Saturday, 5 October, 1.30 pm to 6 pm, at the Moulin Hall - organised by the Pitlochry Garden Share 3 Take it to Wasted Degrees Brewery to turn apples into cider. Would you like to get involved as a fruit picker? Get In Touch with Catherine at 01796 473400 or c.p.holmes47@btinternet.com and Anna at pitlochrygardenshare@gmail.com or 07724 049659.

Pitlochry Litter Action Group (part of Pitlochry in Bloom) - The tourist season continues and there are plenty of visitors about. It would be nice for residents and visitors if the town is really clean with no litter disfiguring the streets and green spaces. If you agree that this is important do join our team of litterpickers. All equipment is provided including gloves, black bags and grabbers. We do try to separate recyclable waste from the other litter. Litterpicks take place on the second Tuesday of the month and we meet at 10 am in the Recreation ground carpark. The next litterpick is on Tuesday, 10 September.

We would like to thank those residents of Pitlochry who are not members of the litterpicking group and who also pick up litter when they see it. We know you do this and we are very grateful.

For further information contact Roger West (rogerwest7@btinternet.com) 01796 474255 or Catherine Holmes (c.p.holmes47@btinternet.com) 01796 473400

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Appeal - Pitlochry

We have only 2 months to go before the Pitlochry boxes have to be ready to leave by lorry on Friday, 1 November, for Ukraine this year. They will be given out especially to boys, teens and men. NB baby boxes are not required. Shipping the full boxes to Ukraine is more costly at approximately £7,000 and what is accepted is stricter, so closer attention needs to be made of the contents list. A leaflet with contents list can be obtained from anyone mentioned below. Here is the list - Toothbrush, toothpaste, toiletries, sanitary items, new make-up - hat, scarf, gloves, underwear, socks and T-shirts - small toy (not war related) or gift (not handmade) - sweets (no chocolate) - stationery - sewing kit, small candles, screwdrivers etc. Everything must be new and in date. Filled boxes, items and/or money donations for shipment costs, (suggested £3 per box) can be handed into the Atholl Centre during office opening hours.

This appeal is being coordinated by Pitlochry Baptist Church in conjunction with Pitlochry High School and the Atholl Centre. So start collecting now, find a shoe box and wrap it in Christmas paper. Should you wish to get involved, request an empty shoe box or require any more information, then please contact either Helen at the Atholl Centre on 01796 473044, Mrs Sheriffs at the school, Maureen on 01796 472004 or Iain on 07397 884453.

Camserney Carpet Bowls - Camserney Carpet Bowls start up again for winter in Camserney Hall on Monday, 28 October. It’s a very enjoyable game for all ages and of course there is a cup of tea and time for chat Come along and give it a try tuition given All Welcome.

John Swinney MSP, First Minister

Perthshire North - SNP

Like so many of you, I have been deeply troubled by the recent riots taking place across the UK. We have witnessed far-right groups and individuals weaponise the senseless, tragic murder of children and use this horrific event as an excuse to engage in lawlessness, violence and hatred.

Some of the scenes that have been shown on tv and social media are shocking and disgusting in equal measure. Ethnic minorities beaten on the streets. Police officers under assault. A hotel filled with asylum seekers being set on the fire and the exits being blocked. Let us be in no doubt - there is no justification for these actions, and it is absolutely right that all those involved in criminality will face the full force of the law.

For decades, all decent-minded Scots regardless of their ethnic or religious background have worked incredibly hard to foster a society built upon respect, tolerance and understanding. It is vital that we uphold this tradition. Indeed, one of the great joys of representing this constituency is seeing firsthand the welcoming, tolerant and diverse communities across Perthshire.

At the same time, I am not blind to the fact that there is a minority of those within our country who seek to divide us and wish to spread fear and hatred. It is also completely unacceptable for any group of people in Scotland to feel unsafe, which is a hugely regrettable consequence of the thuggery we are witnessing elsewhere in the UK. This is unacceptable, awful and it is not who we are as a nation.

I promised to be the First Minister for everyone in Scotland, and to treat everyone with respect. To that end, I have been pleased to meet with faith and refugee community leaders to offer them my solidarity and support, and to hear first-hand their concerns. I have also met with representatives of Police Scotland and leaders of other Scottish political parties to discuss these events. I have done this because I believe it is important that all mainstream political parties unite in their condemnation of racism, bigotry and criminality. It is also incumbent upon all of us who abhor racism and hatred to ensure that we speak out against bigotry and discrimination. It is a source of huge pride that Scotland is a welcoming, generous and caring country. We must all play our part in ensuring that this remains the case.

Should any constituents feel that I can assist with an issue, or they would like to arrange a meeting, please call 01250 876 576 or e-mail john.swinney.msp@parliament.scot

Mid Atholl Strings and Things

Calling all existing and prospective new members!

We are an informal, friendly group of players, playing mostly Scottish traditional music, every Wednesday evening, 7.30 pm to 9.30 pm, meeting in Mid Atholl Hall in Ballinluig. All levels and ages of participants are welcome, although we are not really suitable for complete beginners. At present, we comprise of fiddles, guitars, flutes, accordions and occasionally whistles.

We are, however, in need of a piano player, to keep us on the straight and narrow, timewise. An added bonus is provision of a cup of tea and home baking at half time. Our practices restarted on August 28, and new players will be made very welcome. If you would like any more information, please contact Alison Thom on 07901 876289 or email thoms123@btinternet.com.

Fortingall Hall - Join us for a buffet lunch at Fortingall village hall on Sunday, 1 September in aid of Breast Cancer Now and Hall Funds.

Doors open 12 pm - Lunch served 12.30 pm - 2 Course Buffet Lunch £12.50 per person - BYOB. Prebooked only by Friday, 23 August To book email fortingallhallevents@gmail.com. SC051072

Pitlochry Rotary Charity Duck Race

Have you sponsored your duck yet for the Pitlochry Rotary Charity Duck Race? Ducks will be on sale at Pitlochry Highland Games, £2 per duck - look out for the Rotary stall, and in some local shops.

The Race will be held on Saturday, 21 September. Cash prizes for the top five, and £50 for the winning duck! Proceeds will be split equally between WaterAid and local Rotary causes.

We have had a busy month of Fundraising in August when we raised £500 for Mary’s Meals, £87 for End Polio Now (a Rotary International Project) and over £900 from the sales of our new Rotary 2025 Calendar - now available from shops throughout Pitlochry. The calendar, ‘Bygone Pitlochry’, has a lovely selection of pictures of Pitlochry in the past. Priced at only £5 and available from shops throughout Pitlochry. Alternatively contact fundraising@pitlochry.rotary1010.org. Please help us by supporting our fundraising endeavours as the largest % of the proceeds raised is spent to benefit our own local community.

Breadalbane & District Riding for the Disabled (SCO47991)

Our hard working volunteers attended the Aberfeldy Show which is a significant event in our fundraising and publicity calendar.

Our lovely new gazebo survived the high winds during Friday but we decamped to the main marquee on Saturday at the kind invitation of the show organisers. The splendid array of cakes, preserves and plants produced by the group sold very well.

It was an excellent two days and we were very grateful for the generosity of our friends and supporters and we enjoyed all the Show had to offer.

Preparations for the start of the autumn term are well under way and the coaching team get together to plan the riding sessions and individual riders’ plans. Our riders often grow over the holidays so our first session back often involves fitting new helmets and riding clothes. We aim to operate whatever the weather on a Monday morning but very heavy rain can mean we change to horse care and grooming for the sessions and the children enjoy being close to the ponies and learning how to care for them and handle them safely.

In September we shall have a stall at the Pitlochry Games - please come and see us! The group is always happy to hear from anyone wishing to volunteer with us - experience not essential as training is always given. And we’re still on the lookout for a suitable pony to loan for Monday mornings in the autumn and summer school terms. Any enquiries contact Vicky on 07786 262329 or email breadalbanerda@gmail.com.

Pitlochry Repair Café - Pitlochry Repair Café is back at Moulin Hall on Sunday, 1 September! Future dates are Sunday, 29 September , Sunday, 3 November and Sunday, 1 December. We look forward to welcoming you to our friendly sessions where our skilled repair volunteers can fix your broken and damaged items. Enjoy hot drinks, homemade baking and soup while you wait!

We can’t fix phones or zips but bring along any other items including bikes, ceramics, textiles, household objects, furniture, electrical items and electronics. Kids are welcome and dogs too!

Want to volunteer? Email repaircafe@ sprout-community-eco-hub.com or contact us on Facebook or Instagram @PitlochryRepairCafe

Breadalbane Community Larder

Social Supermarket - 4 items for £1, available Saturday mornings 11 am - 12.30 pm at Offizone, Kenmore Street, Aberfeldy.

Emergency deliveries of food parcelsPlease call 0345 30 111 00 Monday to Friday 9 am - 4 pm.

Food share - Available 24/7 from the shelter in the rear carpark of Aberfeldy Parish Church

Most people are well aware of what the Community Larder does as we’ve been running since March 2020 with several changes of venue and project developments since then. Our current provision of a Social Supermarket supports around 20 households with 6-8 customers every week.

Demand in the first 6 months of this year has increased 75% compared to the same period last year.

Emergency support has stayed around the same level but this combined with the increase in customers at the Social Supermarket has depleted our stock levels considerably. So far this year we have spent just over £1,500 purchasing stock items so that the shelves aren’t empty of many basic products. If you are able to donate to the trolley in Aberfeldy Co-op (near exit) or in Asda Express please consider purchasing some of the items which are often listed in posts on the Aberfeldy Community Facebook page. These are - long life milk, tea, coffee, tinned fruit, tinned meat, tinned fish, pasta, pasta sauces, tinned tomatoes, puddings/desserts, breakfast cereals, toilet rolls and any gluten free products.

As harvest season approaches, any surplus garden produce would also be most welcome to the FoodShare shelter, not only to prevent food waste but to share lovely fresh produce. If you would like to make a financial donation to the Community Larder please contact 07513 652597 for details.

Breadalbane Community Larder is a joint initiative of several local churches and also involves members of the wider community. All this is made possible by the continued generosity of the good people and local businesses of Aberfeldy and surrounding areas. Thank you.

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Highland Perthshire Yoga and Wellbeing

Do yoga and meditation have anything to offer you and me, here and now? Isn’t meditation just for ‘spiritual’ people - for those who are calm-minded and contemplative? Isn’t yoga only suitable for those lucky people who have ‘bendy’ bodies? This is like suggesting that only bookish children should learn to read, or that only fit people can take out gym membership.

The practices of yoga and meditation are especially aimed at cultivating such desirable states as calm-mindedness and body suppleness - not at bringing physical and mental coals to Newcastle.

If you are finding that the pace, problems and anxieties of your present life make it hard to remain cool and clear-headed, then learning to meditate may help. Taking up yoga increases mobility, flexibility and balance, and may also alleviate stress and loss of energy, among many other benefits. No harm in giving them a try!

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Aberfeldy Drama Group Thrift Shop 2024

1 September - Aberfeldy Rugby Club Youth Team

8 September - ASN

15 September - Heartland to Malawi

22 September - Logierait Primary School

29 September - Gamekeepers Welfare Trust

6 October - Hogmanay Street Party

13 October - Christmas Lights

20 October - Breadalbane Reading Room

27 October - Grandtully Bowling Club

3 November - Men’s Shed

10 November - Cricket Club

17 November - GLS Church

24 November - Birks Cinema

1 December - ASBA

8 December - Weem Church

15 December - HPCLT

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Dummies; duplicate bridge in Aberfeldy

We are a small bridge group who meet on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm, in the MacDonald room behind Weem Church. We are a friendly group, unfortunately mostly of pen-

sion age! It would be great to attract more members! Folk joining should have some knowledge of bridge, preferably of duplicate bridge. We have sometimes managed to introduce unattached players to others, but we are not really an agency for this; better for established playing partners to join us! For more information, telephone Hamish McBride on 07840 328110.

Pitlochry Station Bookshop - I have no memory of any of the Heads of World Religions ever being mentioned in The Quair so today, in what may be a local ‘first’, I have to bring the Pope to the attention of our readers.

Recently he circulated a letter in which he encouraged priests and their parishioners to ensure that they read plenty of fiction. ‘What I would like to address here is the value of reading novels and poems as part of one’s path to personal maturity,’ he wrote, adding that ‘finding a good book to read can provide an oasis that keeps us from other choices that are less wholesome.’

It’s not often that anyone talks, publicly, about the value of reading novels and, indeed, there seems to be a well-founded suspicion that men and boys don’t read novels. Some time ago, in a magazine interview, former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, described himself as a voracious reader then went and spoiled it all by stating that he never read fiction, dismissing it as not being about ‘the real world’. Those of us who do read fiction know that it is the entry point to many ‘real worlds’, to many different times and to the thoughts and decisions of real people all orchestrated by skilled authors. We learn how to negotiate our own lives by understanding the lives of others.

Pitlochry Station Bookshop is for everyone, so please come and explore some of the lives readily available on our fiction shelves. Of course, it will not be only you who benefits from your book purchases. The work of six great charities will benefit too.

Humanos Aid International - Our charity has a complete range of stationery, supplied by Sklep Papierniczy based in Poland. With over 60 items, including super glue, bubble wrap, all types of envelopes, printing paper and more, the range will be extended, once new supplies arrive. The post office in Ballinluig sells the full range of stationery and other items for our charity. The post office in Ballinluig has the following opening hours; Monday/ Thursday/ Friday 9 am - 12 pm & 1 pm - 5.30 pm closed for lunch 12 pm -1 pm. Humanos Aid International Registered Scottish charity SC042807

Pitlochry and Moulin Heritage Centre

Come along and visit the Heritage Centre for our 2024 season, open daily from 12 pm - 4 pm at Fishers Hotel Pitlochry.

Fishers Hotel have kindly offered to host us all summer, while we await on essential repairs to be carried out in Moulin Kirk. Find us in the Gladstone room where we have set up a display and will be located until the end of this summer. We are still happy to help you access any archives we have that might help in your local history or genealogical research.

Free entry but donations always welcome to help us keep running. We also have a great selection of local books and other little gifts as well so don’t forget to pop by if you are looking for something a little different. If you are holding an event in 2024 which we could compliment with a pop-up historical display, please do get in touch via our Facebook page, send an email to pandmheritage@gmail.com or visit our website.

Breadalbane

Heritage Society - Following the summer months of excursions to places of historical or cultural interest, this month the Breadalbane Heritage Society resumes its regular programme of illustrated talks. On Friday, 20 September at 7.30 pm in the Assembly Hall in the Breadalbane Community Campus in Aberfeldy Mairi McAdam, the Community Relations Manager for the Taymouth Castle Estate, will give an update on the immense work involved in restoring Taymouth Castle to its former glory, and introduce some of the people involved in this exciting project. The firm of Mackays of Edinburgh/Perth is a leading decoration company specialising in the renovation of historic buildings, and John and Mark Nevin will describe the meticu-

lous work carried out by Mackays at Taymouth. Gordon MacGregor is an expert on Scotland’s genealogical heritage. Taymouth Castle estate seeks to create a full account of the Breadalbane Campbell’s genealogy, and Gordon will explain how the family’s history has shaped the interior symbolism, artwork and significance of details within the public rooms. For any further information on the talks or future programme contact Ian Stewart at ian.stewart.bhs@gmail.com. The BHS’s website www. breadalbaneheritage.org.uk features a video of local scenes of interest, and provides up-to-date information about talks and activities, events and publications. Ongoing Society projects include the maintenance of the Killiehassie private burial ground in Strathtay, and the recent publication, in association with the Aberfeldy Museum Group, of an illustrated leaflet, The Aberfeldy and Weem Heritage Trail, with a trail map and information on the many places of interest in the area. QR codes with information at each of these sites are currently being installed. The BHS also provides a free service of assistance with family history research. Recordings of all the recent talks are available on the website.

Pitlochry Baptist Church

Atholl Road, PH16 5BX Pastor: Rev David Barrie (pastor@pbcweb.net) www.pbcweb.net

Sundays - Our Worship Gathering takes place every Sunday from 10.30 am at our building on Atholl Road - next to the Tourist Information Centre and across the road from Heartland FM. If you’re exploring faith or looking for a place to call home, come as you are and join us. For the children, we have a full programme for babies through to teenagers. We look forward to welcoming you.

This month’s highlighted events - *On Sunday, 22 September we are gathering at Ladies Dell from 11 am for a Baptism Worship Gathering. *On Sunday, 22 September we are gathering for a time of worship from 6 pm in our church building. *Come join us for the Summer Special Concert with Pitlochry School Choir on Friday, 27 September at 2 pm in Pitlochry Baptist Church, with tea and refreshments following at 3.15 pm in the Atholl Centre (behind the church). Admission is free (with a donations box available) and open to all. *We are excited to announce on Saturday, 28 September we will be hosting the Imago Conference where the focus will be on the pivotal role of the Spirit in our development, guiding us to become more like Christ. For more details and to book your place, go to www.events.humanitix. com/imago-conference For access to information on our website and social media pages, scan the QR code.

St Mary’s Scottish Episcopal Church

Perth Road, Birnam, Dunkeld, PH8 0BJ Serving Birnam, Dunkeld and surrounding areas

Our main service of worship takes place at 10.00 every Sunday morning. It is a service of Holy Communion with prayers, readings, music and a sermon. We are a family and child-friendly church. This service normally lasts for an hour and we hope you will join us.

Check up to date information at www.stmarysbirnam.org.uk

Church of Scotland - Fortingall, GlenLyon, Kenmore and Lawers

Interim Moderator, Rev Robert Nicol, 01887 820242. E - rnicol@ churchofscotland.org.uk

We invite you to join us for worship, whether you live in the area or visiting. Services are held on alternate Sundays between Fortingall and Kenmore Church at 11 am. Commencing, Sunday, 1 September in Fortingall. Sunday, 8 September in Kenmore, (this is a Guild service ). Sunday, 15 September will be held in Fortingall at 11am. Sunday, 22 September in Kenmore, and the final Sunday of the month will be held in Fortingall church on Sunday, 29 September. Everyone is welcome to stay for tea, coffee and biscuits after the Fortingall services. All three churches remain open between 10 am and 4 pm for a time of quiet reflection.

RC Parish of St Bride

encompassing St Bride’s, Rie-Achan Road, Pitlochry PH16 5AL Our Lady of Mercy, Home Street, Aberfeldy PH15 2AJ and St Columba’s, St Mary’s Road, Birnam, PH8 OBJ

Parish Priest: Fr. Emmanuel Adindu MA MSP

T: 01796 472174 e: stbridespitlochry@dunkelddiocese.org.uk

Sunday Mass Times

St Columba’s Saturday Vigil 6.00pm Our Lady of Mercy 9.30am St Bride’s 11.30am Weekday Mass Times

Our Lady of Mercy Tuesday 9.30am St Bride’s Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 9.30am Holy Days of Obligation

St Columba’s 9.30am Our Lady of Mercy 12.30pm St Bride’s 7.00pm

We are very happy to welcome visitors to our Parish to worship with us and each Tuesday and Wednesday we light candles and pray for their needs and intentions

Dunkeld Parish Church - (Services in Dunkeld Cathedral, Little Dunkeld Kirk and Amulree Church) Sunday Worship at 11 am in Dunkeld Cathedral (until Remembrance Sunday) Amulree Church - Services at 2.15 pm on the third Sunday of the month (Sunday, 15 September). Prayers for Help and Healing - The next services of Prayers for Help and Healing will take place on Sunday, 1 September at 6.30 pm in Little Dunkeld Kirk. Songs and Silence - Using a blend of words, songs and silence these services give an opportunity to worship in the still, prayerful atmosphere of the Cathedral. Please join us on Sunday, 8 and Sunday, 22 September at 6.30 pm. Visitors and children are always warmly welcomed at any of our services. Everyone is welcome to stay for tea and coffee after the service. The last lunch-time concert in our Summer Music Festival will be on Wednesday, 4 September when there will be a recital by Colleen Nicoll, soprano and Andrew Johnston, piano, from 12 pm - 1 pm. See www.dunkeldcathedral.org/summermusicfestival Flower Festival - Dunkeld Cathedral will be the setting for a Kings and Queens themed Flower Festival on Saturday, 14, Sunday, 15 and Monday, 16 September. All welcome. Reflective Walks - Dunkeld Congregation has developed two short Reflective Walks around significant sites in the area. Along the way we pause at different points for prayer and reflection, following the style of the Celtic spirituality which first brought Christianity to Dunkeld. Both walks start at the Cathedral. The longer walk (2½-3 hours) goes up to St. Colmes well and the remains of a Pictish Fort. The shorter walk (1½- 2 hours) is on the Birnam side of the Tay and goes over to the Birnam Oak. We have piloted both and now would like to extend the invitation beyond locals to folk from other churches, holiday makers and day visitors. The next dates are: Sat, 14 Sept - St.Colmes Walk Fri, 27 SeptBirnam Walk. All start at 10 am. Numbers on each walk are limited so to guarantee a place please email Rosie Mackie (rosiemackie2@gmail.com) but you can also turn up on the day and join if there is space - there will be a sign in the car park area showing where to gather. Rev. R. Fraser Penny, The Manse, Cathedral Street, Dunkeld PH8 0AW. Tel: 01350 727249. E: minister@dunkeldcathedral.org.uk. See website for more info: www.dunkeldcathedral.org

Dear Friends,

What was the greatest film you ever watched? The TV series which left you stunned? The book that left you in grief after you’d finished because you’d loved its characters? The music that you play and think ‘this is pure genius’?

For any work of art, an essential part of its creation is the reaction of the audience… that is why applause matters? This is why musicians have fans, why YouTube videos need comments, why pictures are displayed and why gardens are opened to the public. We are made to create, and we are made to reflect in awe and wonder.

At the heart of the Christian faith is a response to the God whom Christians believe made the world. The ancient word ‘Hallelujah’ (later set to music by George Frederick Handel and Leonard Cohen, amongst many others) is that response - the word means ‘God be praised’. God be praised for mountains, and gardens and music and the beauty of humans who make up our communities. And if faith is not what you believe, then what does praise mean to you? What are the things in your life which make you utter the equivalent of hallelujah. Might I encourage us all to take a moment to praise - it is what the best of things deserve, and in the praising, we become more too. God bless you,

Rev Neil Glover

Tenandry Kirk - Killiecrankie

Interim Moderator: Rev Neil Glover

Session Clerks: Marion Faulds - 07719 784136 Edward Elworthy - 07770 842502

Every Sunday service at 10.30 am. 1st Sunday of the month Coffee/Tea following the service. All Welcome

Church of Scotland - Aberfeldy & District

Aberfeldy (SC007899), Dull and Weem (SC001465) and Grantully, Logierait & Strathtay (SC004275) Parish Churches Minister - Rev. Neil Glover - nglover@churchofscotland. org.uk 07779 280074 PA - Judy Ewer - judy.ewer@adwgls.org.uk 07836 565528

Regular Sunday Morning Worship

Dull and Weem Parish Church - 9.45 am. Please consult the website for the current information on our services. www.dullandweemparish.org Strathtay, Grantully and Logierait Parish Churches - 10.30 am. Please consult the website for the current information on our services. www.glschurchofscotland.org

Aberfeldy Parish Church - 10.45 am. Please consult the website for the current information on our services www.aberfeldyparishchurch.org. We also offer a live YouTube Service from Aberfeldy Parish Church - details can be found on the Church Website. This is a great way to stay connected if you are unable to be there in person!

1st Sunday of the month is a joint service with Aberfeldy, Dull and Weem, and Grantully, Logierait & Strathtay (GLS) - 10.30 am. See Church Websites for further details. ‘Warm Welcome Cafe’ and Stay and Play in Aberfeldy Parish Church on Tuesday mornings - Teas, coffee, biscuits and baking Stay and Play 9.30 am - 11.30 am Warm Welcome Café - 10 am - 12 pm. If you would like to be involved in any way, please contact judy.ewer@adwgls.co.uk.

Aberfeldy Quilting Group - Aberfeldy Parish Church, Farragon Room - Thursdays - 11 am - 3 pm. Contact Jane - 07771 641390 or Annette - 07736 384035

Aberfeldy Prayer Meeting - Aberfeldy Parish Church - meet every Wednesday evening in Farragon - all are welcome to come along. Please check the Aberfeldy Parish Church website for the current meeting time.

Aberfeldy Alcoholics Anonymous - Aberfeldy Parish Church, Kitchen - 7.30 pm - 9 pm every Tuesday. Contact - 01887 820936

Dull and Weem Chit Chat Café - 1st Monday of the month in the Macdonald Room, Dull and Weem Kirk. For further information please contact Liz Bruce - DullandWeemChurch@gmail.com

Strathtay Coffee Break - The group meet every Wednesday in the John Kyd Hall, beside Strathtay Church at 10.30 am - all are welcome to come along and join in!

Strathtay Quilting Group - John Kyd Hall. 7 pm - 9 pm on 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month. Contact Marie MacLeod - gls.churchofscotland@gmail.com. Please look at the church website for the latest information.

Church Website Information - Aberfeldy Parish Church www.aberfeldyparishchurch. org Dull and Weem Parish Church www.dullandweemparish.org Grantully, Logierait and Strathtay Parish Church www.glschurchofscotland.org

Braes of Rannoch linked with Foss & Rannoch Church of Scotland

Interim Moderator: Rev Grace Steele Phone - 01887 820025 Email - GSteele@ churchofscotland.org.uk

Services for September - 1 September - Joint service in the Old Church, Kinloch Rannoch at 11 am (no service at Braes) 8, 15, 22 & 29 September9.45 am at Braes of Rannoch & 11.30 am at the Old Church

The Baha’i Faith: What’s it all About? Nothing less than to join in the task of building a mature, peaceful, just and united world: a vast undertaking in which all people and every nation needs to participate. Baha’is locally are trying to offer something for the younger folk in our community. Please join us. You can call Mark at markcrenshaw9@hotmail.com or Rachel at rachelhelenab@hotmail.com or join Hilarie for a coffee at The Highland Chocolatier. Or judge for yourselves at www.bahai.org.

Part of the Diocese of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane

Rector: Reverend Canon Liz Baker 01796 472005: Email: bethmaybaker@yahoo. co.uk Lay Reader: Lesley Whitwood 01887 840416: Email: lesleywhitwood@btinternet. com www.hplc.scot. Facebook: www.en-gb. facebook.com/highlandperthshirechurches

Episcopal Churches in Highland Perthshire - All are welcome at services in our churches and on Zoom. Check our website for updates.

Holy Trinity Church, Perth Road, Pitlochry - Contact - Robin Baker - 01796 472005

Holy Trinity - Open from Easter to Christmas. Serenity GardenOpen Daily

Sunday services - 9.30 am. Holy Communion/Communion by Extension/ Café Communion

5th Sundays - Joint Service with Kilmaveonaig & All Saints (see Website for location)

Sunday, 22 September - 11.15 am. Joint Service for whole charge at Kilmaveonaig for Feast of St Adamnan

Book Group - Contact - Ms. Lesley Whitwood 01887 840416 for details.

Garden Group - 11 am to 1 pm on Tuesdays Kilmaveonaig (St Adamnan’s Church), opposite former Tilt Hotel, Blair Atholl. Contact - Mrs. Lavinia Gordon 01796 481230. Kilmaveonaig - Open daily Sundays - 11.15 am. Holy Communion/ Matins/ Communion by Extension

Sunday, 22 September - 11.15 am. Joint Service for whole charge at Kilmaveonaig for Feast of St Adamnan

5th Sundays - Joint Service with Holy Trinity & All Saints (see Website for location) St Andrew’s, Church, Strathtay, opposite the local shop. Contact - Ms. Lesley Whitwood 01887 840416

Sundays - 11.15 am. Holy Communion/ Matins/Service of the Word/Communion by Extension

Sunday, 22 September - 11.15 am. Joint Service for whole charge at Kilmaveonaig for Feast of St Adamnan

5th Sundays - With Church of Scotland (see website)

House Group 10 am - Last Wednesday of the month

All Saints, Kinloch Rannoch Square

Contact - Reverend Canon Liz Baker 01796 472005

First Sunday of the Month - 9.30 am. Holy Communion

Sunday, 1 September - Holy Communion Sunday, 22 September - 11.15 am. Joint Service for whole charge at Kilmaveonaig for Feast of St Adamnan

5th Sundays Joint Service - With Holy Trinity & Kilmaveonaig (see Website for location) Zoom Services

Sundays - 6 pm Evening Services (see Website) Thursdays - 10.30 am Morning Prayer

Jehovah’s Witnesses - Kingdom Hall, Aberfeldy - September meetings. If you have a Bible, bring it with you; if you would like a Bible, we offer copies without charge. If you would like a lift to the meetings, get in touch using the information below.

1st 10.30 am. A talk and a discussion.

5th 7 pm. Short talks, videos and discussions.

8th 10.30 am. A talk and a discussion.

12th 7 pm. Short talks, videos and discussions. 15th 10.30 am. A talk and a discussion.

19th 7 pm. Short talks, videos and discussions.

22nd 10.30 am. A talk and a discussion.

26th 7 pm. Short talks, videos and discussions. 29th 10.30 am. A talk and a discussion.

Jehovah is the name of Jesus’s father. Enjoy a free study of the Bible at your conveniencering or text 07802 753193. At jw.org you will find the Bible’s answers to life’s big questions.

Pitlochry linked with Blair Atholl & Struan Churches of Scotland

Interim Moderator : Rev Fraser Penny 01350 727249 Pitlochry Session Clerk : Ginnie Wilkie 01796 472791

Blair Atholl & Struan Session Clerk: Harold Ingram 01796 481275 Pitlochry Website: www.pitlochrychurchofscotland.org.uk

Sunday Services - Sunday worship is at 10 am in Pitlochry Church and at 11.30 am in Blair Atholl Church.

At Pitlochry, we invite you to join us, whether you live locally or are just visiting the area. Worship begins with a warm welcome, followed by a mix of music and words, ancient

and modern. Tea/coffee and biscuits are served in The Tryst Lounge following the service.

New Minister - We are delighted to announce that Rev Mark Foster has accepted the invitation to be minister of the linked charge and look forward to welcoming him and his wife, Joanne, in the autumn. The provisional date for his induction service is Thursday, 10 October at 7 pm to which all are invited.

Day Care - Alzheimer Scotland, Heart for Art (CrossReach) and Live Active have become the tripartite provider of Day Care in The Tryst Lounge on Tuesdays from 10 am - 2 pm and on Thursdays from 10 am - 3 pm. The community bus will provide transport. If you, or anyone you know, would benefit from these activities, lunch and some company, please contact the Day Care Team at The Tryst for details. If you wish to volunteer to help at these sessions, please contact Lynne Cunningham (LCunningham@pkc.gov.uk).

Scottish Dance Group - Scottish Dance Group meets on Tuesdays in The Tryst Hall from Tuesday, 10 September at 7.30 pm. All welcome.

Wednesday Coffee & Chat - 10.30 am11.45 am. Everyone is very welcome to catch up with friends, neighbours and to meet new people over tea, coffee and biscuits in The Tryst Lounge. At present, donations are for the people of Malawi, through the Bananabox Trust.

Church Choir - A date for the start of Church choir practices will be announced shortly.

Pitlochry & District Choral SocietyRehearsals commence on Wednesday, 4 September at 7.45 pm in The Tryst Hall. Table Tennis - Meet weekly on Thursdays 2 pm until 4 pm in The Tryst Hall.

Church Office - The Tryst, for all enquires and deliveries contact by email thetryst@ btconnect.com or telephone 01796 474010. The office is open from 9 am - 11 am Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Emails and telephone messages are checked regularly. For details and availability of The Tryst hire also contact by email thetryst@btconnect. com or telephone 01796 474010.

Part-time Community Links Co-ordinator/Administrator

(8 hrs p/w) based in Aberfeldy

Aberfeldy Parish Church is seeking to appoint a part-time Community Links Co-ordinator (CLC)/Administrator for the Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Highland Perthshire project. The successful candidate will be responsible for publicising the work of the CAP Debt Centre across Highland Perthshire and establishing and maintaining relationships with referral agencies as well as recruiting, training and co-ordinating the large family of volunteers and helping the Centre Manager with general administration. Working days/times negotiable and term time only considered. Full, clean driving licence essential. It is also an Occupational Requirement (Equality Act - Part 1, Schedule 9) that the post-holder is a committed Christian.

Salary: £12.50 per hour.

For an application form or to arrange an informal chat please contact Angela Hanvey angelahanvey@capuk.org or 07513 652597.

Closing date for applications is 16 September 2024 with interviews week commencing 30 September.

Aberfeldy Quilters - This stunning scrappy appliqué was completed by Annette MacDonald when she attended a workshop this year. Using a plain white background and carefully selected fabrics Annette has created a beautiful image of birds and clouds by quilting wavy lines.

Our group meets on Thursdays 11 am - 3 pm if you are interested in joining us contact Annette 07736 384035 or Jane 07771 641390 for information.

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Pitlochry Community Action Trust - PCAT is a charitable development trust dedicated to working with and inspiring the community of Pitlochry and Moulin. Its purpose is to facilitate the sustainable development of the town, particularly through rural regeneration, increasing the provision of educational opportunities in the community for the advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science, and advancing environmental protection, all with the goal of making a positive difference locally. Thanks to funding from the Gannochy Trust, the Enchanted Forest Community Fund and the Basil Death Trust - for which we are very grateful - some of the projects that we’re currently working on are improving signage for walking, cycling and visitor attractions and facilities in Pitlochry, smartening up and improving the town centre appearance - in particular bin provision - and supporting a feasibility study looking at a potential community asset transfer of Pitlochry Town Hall.

We’re also working hard behind the scenes to ensure that we have all the governance and policies and procedures in place to best serve the interests of our community.

Everything we do is informed by the aspirations set out in the community action plan for Pitlochry, which you can read on our website at www. pitlochryaction.org.uk/community-action-plan.

As a member of PCAT you can have a real input in the direction of our town, and you’ll also be among the first to receive our newsletter, with updates on projects we are leading on.

Find out more about PCAT - including how to become a member and support the work of the Trust - on our website at www.pitlochryaction.org.uk or by following ‘Pitlochry Community Action Trust - PCAT’ on Facebook.

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14 October 2024

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Mars and the Muses: the Renaissance of Armour

11 November 2024

Dominic Riley Jewels in Joy Designed: the story of the Great Omar Binding

9 December 2024

Siobhan Clarke A Tudor Christmas

13 January 2025

Jamie Hayes The History of Musicals 10 February 2025

Caroline Holmes Painter and Plantsman: Cedric Morris, Irises and Beyond 14

The Arts Society Tayside is a not-for-profit Society dedicated to providing its members with enjoyable experiences in the arts in the company of people with similar interests. We also offer summer garden outings, specialist interest days and visits

Over the past ten months our members have enjoyed many interesting talks on a wide variety of topics at Birnam Arts. We attend a one-hour lecture, either as a morning or an afternoon member, usually on the second Monday of every month between September and June. The new season 2024-25 will begin on 9th September, and membership for the year costs £65. Please visit our website to see the full programme. Would you like to try before committing? Although we are a members-only Society, we offer a complimentary lecture to anyone who would like to try it out before joining us. Please contact us for a complimentary lecture or to become a member : tastmembership@gmail.com or 01350 724232.

The Innerpeffray F estival

Pitlochry & District U3a - Pitlochry & District u3a are looking forward to recommencing whole group meetings on the afternoon of Wednesday, 18 September and welcoming back members old and new and would be.

Our speaker will be Colin Liddell who will be talking about ‘Pitlochry in Threes’ - a dip into a box of assortments in which we will learn more about local history in a series of threes!

We meet in the Atholl Centre and our meetings start at 2 pm and refreshments are provided after the talk.

The u3a primarily brings together people, who have finished working full time or raising their family, to develop interests and to continue learning in informal and supportive environments. The focus is on sharing and learning from each other. In addition to our whole group talks we also offer interest groups which are led by one of our members - the emphasis is on learning from each other and having fun while doing so.

In between whole-group meetings, members take part in specialist interest groups. For further information please visit our website (www.pitlochry.u3asite.uk) or contact our secretary on smcairnx@hotmail.com with any queries.

Inner Wheel Club of Pitlochry - Inner Wheel is an international women’s organisation. Our objects are service with friendship and international understanding. We achieve this through monthly supper meetings with informative and entertaining speakers, social gatherings and community service. We also raise funds in support of local, national and international charities.

The Inner Wheel Club of Pitlochry is looking forward to recommencing its monthly meetings in September when we will be joined by District Chairman Jean Hale. Members have also been active over the summer looking after the Highland Jewel Garden as you come into Pitlochry from the south. Look out at for us at our stall at the Highland Games on the Saturday, 14 September.

If you would like to know about Inner Wheel

then please email innerwheelpitlochry@ gmail.com or visit us on Facebook Page (www.facebook.com/InnerWheelPitlochry)

Vale of Atholl Pipe Band - The band finished off July on a high again after the Grade 3 band won the Scottish Drumming Championship at Dumbarton and the band took a third place overall.

We had the Kathryn Austen Highland Dancers joining us for the last Highland Night in July and they were fantastic. The weather was good and the crowd was huge!

Unfortunately, the following week it was rain again and we had another night in the Town Hall.

August was a very busy month with the European Championships in Perth on August 11. The Grade 3 band won the European Drumming Championship for their Grade and came in 4th overall. The Grade 4 band were delighted to be placed 7 th. It was a scorching hot day and Perth made a fantastic job of running the Championships. On August 12 we were delighted to welcome the NSW Highlanders from Australia back to our Highland Nights. The heavy rain and thunderstorm in the morning left everything a bit damp, but by the afternoon and evening it was beautiful weather. Another huge crowd! The NSW Highlanders love coming to play at a Highland Night when they get a trip across to Scotland and we love having them.

A very sociable party followed the Highland Night!!!

By the time you read this, we’ll have played at the World Pipe Band Championships on August 17 on Glasgow Green, so results in next month’s magazine and the band also played the next day at the Crieff Highland Gathering.

Our Highland Nights finish on Monday, 2 September and I’d like to thank everyone for advertising them so well. We now look forward to the last competition of the season at Pitlochry Highland Games on Saturday, 14 September.

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A Satisfied Customer - This month we went to catch up with Margaret Rattray. She contacted us a year or so ago because one of her storage heaters wasn’t working, and to cut a long story short she now has 2 new storage heaters, 3 new panel heaters and 6 solar panels, all paid for by the government…but more of the funding later.

Old storage heaters have a reputation for letting all their heat out in the morning, well before the heat is needed in the evening. Margaret is delighted that her new heaters are not only far easier to control but are also infinitely more efficient and therefore also cheaper to run. ‘They even look much nicer’, she says. How long did the work take? Heaters, wiring, solar panels - it was all over in about two weeks, and Margaret couldn’t speak more highly of all the workmen who came to install the different parts. Having started the conversation with heaters, getting solar panels installed as well was a big and unexpected bonus. Margaret doesn’t have a battery, so she does her best to use her solar generated electricity in real time, ie using appliances when the sun is shining or at very least it’s a bright day. For example, it pays to look at the weather forecast and put the washing machine on when it is bright and/ or sunny. Asked if she had any surprises from our initial visit, Meg said that the best surprise was that all this work would be done for nothing. She isn’t on any benefits (just a state pension) and though there are some criteria (householder and the house itself), it is always worth asking the question, as you may too be pleasantly surprised!

If you would like help with the big steps or the little ones, Anna and Tom at Warm Connections would be delighted to chat. Remember, our advice is completely free and there is no catch. 07759 404980, advice@ warmconnections.net

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The Field Dunkeld - September at the Field is all about harvesting the full range of produce for sale, mainly on Tuesday am for the stall at Birnam Arts and Saturday am for the stall at the Field entrance Brae Street.

Do come along and see what we grow for your culinary requirements at this time of year.

All regular volunteers are entitled to enough vegetables in season to meet their family needs. We will continue to harvest onions, brassica of various kinds, broad, runner and French beans, courgettes spinach, salad crops, beetroot and perhaps carrots, cucumber, basil and tomatoes. Early potatoes were lifted in August and are in store and apples and autumn raspberries should be ready this month.

We are already enjoying making summer meals and preserves from the produce. Soft fruit and vegetables are being made into jams and chutneys or frozen for the winter. Fruit and veg based cakes appear at coffee time and are enjoyed by all.

Workdays are Thursday and Saturday am where you can learn a variety of skills, picking and harvesting different kinds of beans, squash, brassica, spinach and salad crops without damaging the plants. Learning how to hoe and scythe efficiently can make these activities easy and satisfying. You will also learn how to build crop support and protective structures; and plant a variety of green manures after crops are harvested. Recipes are shared and discussed and you might be surprised at the variety of ways you can enjoy our produce.

If this sounds like something you might enjoy participating in come along to the field on a Tuesday, Thursday or Saturday morning and meet the folk who grow the tastiest organic vegetables.

Tryst Walking Group, Pitlochry

Wednesday, 4 September - Walk will be either Glen Lyon 6 miles or Craig Varr at Kinloch Rannoch 4.5 miles - to be confirmed. Please contact Maureen Holmes on 01796 473153 for further information. Please note: walk organiser/contact cannot be held responsible for any accident. Everyone walking does so at their own risk and should take due care.

Saturday, 21 September - Loch a Choire (the Lochan just beneath Ben Vrackie)starting at the Tryst, we will head up the road to Moulin then onto the track taking us up towards Ben Vrackie. We will then go round the Lochan and follow the track towards the Bealach path, when we will then head back down towards the Ben path and downhill back to the Tryst. OS Map 43/OS Explorer 49 Distance 6.5 miles. Please contact Maureen Holmes on 01796 473153 for further information. Please note: walk organiser/contact cannot be held responsible for any accident. Everyone walking does so at their own risk and should take due care.

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It’s been a busy few years for Strathallan Prep School. Since our launch in 2020, we have expanded into four new year groups, welcoming our youngest pupils ever in the Strathallan’s 100-year history. We’ve won awards for our teaching and introduced some groundbreaking programmes from the Pre-Senior Baccalaureate to the Junior Foresters Award.

Our small school is making a big impact. Our small class sizes, specialist teachers, and access to all the facilities of Strathallan’s 153-acre campus foster skills and passions. Strathallan Prep is a happy, vibrant place filled with music and laughter, where every child is set up for future success in senior school and beyond.

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Atholl Centre Pitlochry Office hours - Atholl Centre Office open hours are Monday - Friday 10 am - 4 pm. Food Bank Referrals & self-referrals all welcome - Please ask if you need some help to cope with the increased cost of living. NB: Emergency contact number: 07443 738240 The Community Larder - Quite separate from the Food Bank; it is Open 24/7 for anyone to ‘give’ or ‘take’ food items along with other household items, avoiding food waste & supporting many with the rising prices at this time. New Fridge & Freezer Community Larder located by the back door of the Atholl Centre.

Volunteers Welcome - Please come and introduce yourself to us if you would be interested in becoming a Volunteer worker in the Food Bank or doing the work of the Atholl Centre. We host holiday retreats, Church retreats, disabled holidays, and Community meetings throughout the year. Currently we are looking for volunteers to cover Atholl Centre Reception, to ‘meet & greet’ all visitors. Call in to the office Monday - Friday 9 am - 4 pm, or call 01796 473044.

Changing Places Toilet - New and fully equipped restroom facility for people with disabilities.

CATH - Churches Action For The Homeless - The outreach service will be at the Atholl Centre, Pitlochry on the first Tuesday every 2 months, between 10 am and 12 midday. We can provide support with Housing issues and Benefit queries/applications. We also provide support to access a range of available services. Please feel free to drop in for a chat.

Contacts: Gillian 07955 333163, Kathryn 07739 858987. Helen Kirkwood, Atholl Baptist Centre SCIO15113, Atholl Centre, Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BX Further information from 01796 473044.

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Birnam Arts: Concerts & Events

• Café • Shop • Gallery • Beatrix Potter

Station Road, Birnam PH8 0DS 01350 727674.

Tickets and full details online at www.birnamarts.com

Thursday, 5 - Saturday, 7 September - 7 pm. Table Manners by Alan Ayckbourn: Birnam Institute Players. Anna is off for an illicit weekend, until sister-in-law, Sarah, finds out that their mutual brother-in-law - Normanis Annie’s partner, whereupon wildly comic disaster ensues. One of the widely acclaimed Norman Conquest trilogy of plays from the maestro of sitcom.

Thursday, 12 September - 7.30 pm. Sian Quartet. Sian comprises three of today’s most exquisitely guided young Gaelic singers - Ceitlin Lilidh, Eilidh Cormack and Ellen MacDonald - accompanied by in-demand multi-instrumentalist (and fellow Gaelic speaker) Innes White. Featuring stunning and imaginative harmonies.

Friday, 27 September - 7.30 pm. The Paul McKenna Band. Paul and his band - comprising Robbie Greig (fiddle), Conal McDonagh (pipes/whistles), Conor Markey (banjo/ bouzouki/guitars) and Ewan Baird (percussion) - draw on both Scottish and Irish roots, in a dynamic, full-bodied array of original and traditional material, along with songs by like-minded authors.

Saturday, 28 September, 7.30 pm & Sunday, 29 September 2 pm - The Macintosh Fiddlers of Inver. Join us in celebrating the lives of the Macintosh family, their work and music, through a new, one-act play by Lesley Wilson, and performances of their music by local musicians. An exhibition of music manuscripts, documents, photographs and artefacts will be on display on the Birnam Arts mezzanine during September - October. Also featuring is a book containing family biographies and their tunes.

Friday, 11 October - 7.30 pm. Batsükh Dorj. A rare opportunity to experience a powerfully emotive and skilled musical practice and unique voice. Accompanied by Johanni Curtet, a specialist in throat-singing who arranged and produced his first album, Batsükh perfectly masters his native Mongolian

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Exhibitions - 10 am to 4 pm daily / Free Entry

Until Sunday, 8 September - Beyond Expectations: Jo Foo. Photographer Jo Foo documents breastfeeding/ chestfeeding mothers. Friday, 13 September - Sunday, 13 October (Opening Thursday, 12 September) - 6 pm - 8 pm. The Macintosh Fiddlers of Inver . Featuring manuscripts, documents, photographs and artefacts of the Macintosh family, and particularly, James Macintosh. Workshops/Events/Classes

Culture Perth and Kinross Libraries

Breadalbane Community Library

Wednesday, 4 September - 10 am - 11.30 am. Wild Wanders : With photographer Jo Foo. Connecting with nature in a mindful photography walk.

Saturday, 7 September - 11 am - 1 pm. Beyond Expectations Meet & Share: Closing Celebration with Jo Foo Classes - There are many weekly classes for all ages available at Birnam Arts - please visit Birnamarts.com for further information. Birnam Arts open 7 days - Café 10 am4 pm Shop 10.30 am - 3.30 pm - Booking Fees apply

Pitlochry and District Choral Society - Join The Choir!

If you have ever thought about joining a choir and would like to give it a go, please join us when we start our new term on Wednesday, 4 September. Where ? The Tryst, Church of Scotland When? Wednesdays 7.45 pm - 9.30 pm What we do? Christmas and Spring Concerts, plus singing in the Community.

Fearnan Village Association - Join us for a September Social at McLean Hall, Fearnan on Saturday, 14 September from 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm. £3 per person for savouries and nibbles. *BYOB*

Textile Upcycling Classes - Saturdays 10 am - 12.30 pm. Are you interested in textile upcycling? Fancied giving it a go but don’t know where to start? Join us at the library for our textile upcycling classes. Led by experienced creative textile practitioner Louise Collins, the sessions will focus on simple hands-on upcycling projects that you can complete to improve your skills and inspire your creativity. 6-week block starting Saturday, 14 September. Session dates: 14, 21, and 28 September, 5, 12, and 19 October. £5 per session. Limited spaces. Please contact the library to book.

Café Books - Saturday, 21 September 11 am - 12.30 pm. Are you looking for something different to read or like to talk about books? This is an informal book group with a difference: we won’t tell you what to read but we could show you what you might like.

Code Club - Every Thursday 3.45 pm to 4.45 pm This is a weekly term-time coding club for children aged 8-12.

Bookbug session - Every Friday 11.15 am to 11.45 am. This is an under 5s activity session with songs, rhymes and stories.

SQA Courses - Thursday 11 am - 12 pm. Beginning on August 22 PKC will be offering a free accredited learning opportunities in SQA Communications, Numeracy, and Information and Communication Technology. These courses are suitable for adults aged 16+ and will take place in the library. Call 01798 411092 or email CLD@pkc.gov. uk for more information or to register.

Digital Skills Course - Thursday 1 pm - 2.30 pm. Beginning on Thursday, 5 September PKC will be offering a free 5 week course in basic digital skills at the library. Suitable for adults aged 16+. Call 01798 411092 or e-mail CLD@pkc.gov.uk for more information or to register.

Breadalbane Heritage Society Family History Group - If you are looking for help to research your family history and

create your family tree, then the family history group may be able to help. Please get in touch with Helen Stewart at helenstewart. bhs@gmail.com or contact the library. Support sessions are held in the library and are by prior arrangement only.

Books on Wheels - For individuals who cannot get out and about to visit the library, this includes books in large print and audio formats. For further information please get in touch with the library.

Recycling - All libraries accept used stamps and batteries for recycling.

Maker_Space - Free access to a fantastic selection of creative technology, including a 3D printer and the Adobe Creative Cloud.

Digital services - The library has free public access to computers, Wi-fi, printing, wireless printing with Princh, photocopying, and

scanning facilities.

E-resources - Culture Perth and Kinross Libraries have online library services available 24/7 via the library website (www.culturepk. org.uk/libraries) or by downloading the library app: browse the library catalogue, online joining, requesting and renewing items. A selection of e-resources is also available from the library website (www.culturepk. org.uk/libraries): e-books, e-audio books, e-magazines, e-news, and e-reference resources, including SCRAN, Theory Test PRO and Ancestry.

Breadalbane Community Library

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed Tuesday: 10 am - 7 pm Wednesday: 10 am - 6 pm Thursday: 10 am - 7 pm Friday: 10 am - 6 pm Saturday: 10 am - 1 pm Sunday: Closed

UNIT 6, ABERFELDY BUSINESS PARK, DUNKELD ROAD, ABERFELDY, PH15 2AQ

Crieff visitor Centre

Gifts for all occasions

Whether you’re looking for a gift for a newborn, a house warming present or even a little treat for yourself, our Gift Shop has something to fit the bill. We have a great selection of handbags, candles, wooden signs and much more.

Although we are still enjoying a bit of late Summer warmth, there are days and evenings when it is now that little bit cooler. However, with our new lightweight jumpers, scarves and hats you can continue to enjoy alfresco eating for a while longer.

Pop in and have a look today and don’t forget to visit our Garden Centre, Caithness Glass Shop and Art & Collectables Area before enjoying a little something in our Restaurant!

Morrison’s

Academy

Pupils Celebrate Another Year of Excellent Exam Results

Morrison’s Academy congratulates its Senior pupils on an excellent set of results in the 2024 SQA examinations. This year’s results are a testament to the dedication, hard work, and resilience of our pupils, the unwavering support of their families, and the exceptional teaching and learning environment at Morrison’s Academy.

At National 5 level, the pupils celebrated a 95% pass rate (National average - 77.2%), with 68% at grade A. In Higher, the pass rate was 96% (National average - 74.9%) and the Advanced Higher candidates achieved a pass rate of 89% (National average - 75.3%).

Mr Andrew J McGarva, Rector of Morrison’s Academy said, ‘I am very proud of our pupils’ and what they have achieved this year in their exams. I look forward to personally congratulating them on their individual successes. However, it is important to recognise that success is not only measured by exam results. Throughout the year, our pupils have participated in a wide array of co-curricular activities, developed leadership skills, contributed positively to the community and pushed themselves outside of their comfort zones to grow as resilient, compassionate, and well-rounded individuals. Our pupils and their experience sit at the heart of everything we do at Morrison’s Academy. I would like to express my gratitude to our staff who are central to this; they support and guide our pupils, inspire them and encourage them to strive for their highest every day.

I also want to thank our parents for their continued support and for trusting us as partners in the education of their children’.

Chimney Sweep

Macintyre Wealth Management Ltd is a family-run business, established in 2018 by us, Andrew and Jennifer Macintyre.

We provide a comprehensive financial planning service, offering specialist face-to-face financial advice, tailored to you.

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Call Felix on 07581 490536

• Shipping Container Self Storage

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• Convenient Aberfeldy Location

• Caravan, Motorhome and Boat Storage

• Yard Space Rental

New and Used Shipping Container Sales

Call Oliver on 0757 242 0226 or find us on Facebook.

Our services include:

•Retirement Planning

•Investment Planning

•Inheritance Tax and Estate Planning

•Protection Planning

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This spectacular sixteenth century castle, restored by the Menzies Clan Society welcomes visitors. Seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 400 years and importantly situated, it was involved in the turbulent history of the Highlands and here Bonnie Prince Charlie rested on his way to Culloden in 1746. Architecturally fascinating, it is a splendid example of the transition between earlier rugged fortress and later mansion house. Castle Menzies stands north of the River Tay at Weem on the B846, one and half miles from Aberfeldy.

As a charity, every penny spent at the Castle remains at the Castle as part of our conservation work

Open Daily 29th March until the end of October 2024 10.30 am- 4.30 pm (Sundays 2 - 4.30 pm)

T: 01887 820982 www.castlemenzies.org

KENMORE BAKERY

Homemade Shortbread and Biscuits

Bakers of Distinction

Keith’s award winning tablet

E: kenmore bakery@hotmail.com Facebook: Kenmore Bakery The Mitchell Family

1st September 6th October

Easdale, Acharn, Aberfeldy, Perthshire Tel: 01887 830556

Wishing Well

Scotia Cabins - Scotia Cabins is now in its 10th year of supplying UK made BBQ huts, garden rooms, classrooms and self-catering cabins the length and breadth of Scotland.

Based in Abernethy, Craig and Caroline Haxton started Scotia Cabins alongside their 3rd generation family farm just outside the village. Since then, then have grown from just two, to now a small team of eight.

While starting initially with the BBQ Cabins, their manufacturer was keen to move into the garden rooms space, within a few years. Scotia Cabins progressed here, and have now over 30 rooms from the borders to Orkney installed. With the BBQ cabins, there are over 500 across Scotland, from as south as Whithorn, to as north as Shetland, and most dots in between!

BBQ Cabins are based on Scandinavian living, with them being dotted around the forests very similar to how bothys are here in Scotland. Scotia Cabins supply high end, luxury versions of these, where no two are the same. Internally along with the BBQ unit, you also get the choice of cushions, skins, lights, and roof colour. They do a wraparound service, including base work, so on the install day, you are able to pop to the shops, and decide what you are going to cook first. Although the installation team do like a cup of tea too. Coming in 5 main sizes, the BBQ Cabins have a huge range of possibilities for use, and for adding extensions onto. The versatility of Scotia Cabins’ designs allows them to serve various purposes, including home offices, guest lodges, garden studios, classrooms, and holiday lets.

www.scotiacabins.co.uk

Each cabin is meticulously crafted to order at the factory down south. The company also places a strong emphasis on customer service, working closely with clients throughout the entire process, from the initial consultation to the final installation. This personalised approach ensures that each cabin is a perfect match for the client’s vision and requirements. Lynn will be there every step of the way.

In addition to residential cabins, Scotia Cabins has expanded its offerings to include commercial and public sector projects. This includes outdoor classrooms and community hubs to small, bespoke retail spaces and office units. The company’s ability to deliver bespoke solutions for a diverse range of applications has made it a preferred choice for clients across Scotland. Overall, Scotia Cabins stands out as a leader in the Scottish cabin industry, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern sustainability practices. Their focus on quality, customisation, and environmental responsibility has earned them a reputation for excellence, making them a trusted name for anyone looking to invest in a durable and beautiful timber cabin.

You can contact us by Telephone on 01738 850203

Website: www.scotiacabins.co.uk email: info@scotiacabins.co.uk

Errochty GSP Newsletter

September 2024

Construction works continue at SSEN Transmission’s Errochty substation in Tummel Bridge.

The works will see the existing site be extended to facilitate the installation of two new 90MVA 33/132kV transformers along with appropriate 132kV and 33kV switchgear to create a new Grid Supply Point (GSP).

This new Errochty GSP will provide a 33kV connection point, to accommodate all generation and demand currently served by Tummel Bridge GSP, including the requested capacity increase for Tummel Bridge Hydro Power station.

Works carried out to date

• Phase 1b earthworks completed, 100% of the switching station extension was reduced by 1.2m and built-up using stone to create a stable working platform.

• Works completed on the west Grid Transformer (GT) 3 bund including quality test to ensure water/oil retention.

• Works on the east (GT4) bund almost complete.

• Works have commenced on the base of the 33kV control building, excavation completed with reinforcement steel and formwork currently ongoing.

Planned works: Quarter 4 2024

• October: Remedial works within the current control building

• October: Transformer delivery expected

• October/November: Installation of primary plant structure, lighting column and CCTV bases

• November: Concrete bund works for Diesel generator

• October/November: Commencement of the 33kV control building steel frame, cladding and fit out works

• October/November: Ducting, Cabling and trough works

• October/November: Transformer noise enclosure works

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Community Liaison Manager:

Louise Anderson

200 Dunkeld Road, Perth, PH1 3GH

Tel: 01738 341 975

Mobile: +44 (0) 7384 454

Email: louise.anderson@sse.com

The project has a dedicated website, please scan the QR code to be taken to the project website or use the following URL: ssen-transmission.co.uk/errochty

@ssentransmission

@SSETransmission

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Killiecrankie Fincastle & Tummel Community Council

There will be a Litter Pick in the Tummel area on Saturday, 14 September. Assemble at Kynachan Hall, Tummel Bridge at 1.30 pm. Litter-picking routes will be pre-planned and equipment and refreshments will be available at the hall.

The next meeting of Killiecrankie Fincastle & Tummel Community Council will be held at 7 pm on Monday, 16 September at Kynachan Hall, Tummel Bridge. Everyone welcome.

Minutes from our last meeting in July are now on the website www. killiecrankievillagehall.co.uk/community-council. Details of Network Rail’s renewal works to replace the bridge over the railway at Killiecrankie are also available on the website. Work is likely to take 6 months, starting on Monday, 2 September. If you wish to have Minutes and other updates sent directly to you, then please contact info@kftcommunitycouncil.co.uk to join our mailing list.

Killiecrankie Village Hall - Thank you to all the volunteers responsible for the success of Killiecrankie Village Hall’s annual barbecue on the anniversary of the Battle of Killiecrankie in July. Thanks also to Peter Barr, Stewart MacGlashan and team for the fabulous ‘Killiecrankie Railway Station’ exhibition in August. Killiecrankie Village Hall is available for private or group hire for all manner of events. Details of how to book are on the website www.killiecrankievillagehall.co.uk or email info@killiecrankievillagehall.co.uk.

Heartland Film Society at the Birks Cinema Aberfeldy 6.30 pm Sunday, 15 September. This Woman dir Alan Zhang. In this impressive and courageous first feature, Alan Zhang follows the journey of a young woman and questions the role of women in contemporary Chinese society. To what obligations and expectations are they subjected, and how can they free themselves from these constraints? A political and timely film, with a wonderful protagonist and a playful tone. This is preceded by the short film Dear Parents. Both films are part of a touring programme of Chinese language films presented by MINT Chinese Film Festival - a mix of contemporary, classic and short Chinese films made by and/or about women. To find out more about The Heartland Film Society, what’s on and how to become a member please visit www.heartlandfilmsociety. org.uk. For details of The Birks Cinema see www.birkscinema.co.uk.

Birnam Library

Bookbug sessions - Every Thursday from 10.30 am - 11 am. Come and join us for a session of songs, stories, and rhymes for under 5s. Prebooking for each session is essential. Please get in touch with the library to book a spot.

Birnam Library Opening hours - Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 5 pm - 7 pm Friday: 12 pm - 5 pm Saturday: 9.30 am - 12 pm Sunday: Closed Birnam Library, Station Road, Birnam, Dunkeld PH8 0DS 01738 459709 birnamlibrary@culturepk.org.uk

Councillor John Duff

Highland Ward Conservative

Children’s Hospices Across Scotland, together with Wild in Art, has developed a Hairy Highland Coo Trail across Perth and Kinross which is helping to raise awareness of the organisation and raising much needed funds. There are 30 full-sized ceramic highland cows, all individually decorated by different very talented artists, and a Wee Coo Trail of a further 20 calves, distributed across the local authority area. Full details of their locations can be found at www.hairyhighlandcootrail.co.uk. The trail has proved to be amazingly popular and there are four of the sculptures in Highland Perthshire - 3 in Pitlochry (Woolly Wallace, Legacy Coo and River) and 1 in Aberfeldy (Highland Toffee) - with a further 3 close-by in Dunkeld and 14 in Perth. If you haven’t seen any of the cows yet, they will remain in place until Friday, 6 September after which they will be gathered together into one large herd at Scone Palace for a Farewell Weekend on Saturday, 21/Sunday, 22 September before being auctioned off at Scone Palace on Thursday, 26 September to raise vital funds for CHAS.

This year’s SQA results have been published and I am pleased to see that the number of passes for National 5 examinations has increased, with further increases in the number of passes for Highers and Advanced Highers. Pass rates are very positive when compared to Scottish, Tayside and comparator Local Authority levels. These results represent the culmination of many years of learning, study and endeavour for a great many of our young people. Well done to everyone who worked hard to get the grades they needed and thanks to all the teachers, support staff, parents and carers for their hard work and support to pupils. This is the time for many local Agricultural Shows and Highland Games, and I try to get around those in my ward. Much effort is put into these events which attract significant numbers of visitors to our area, including many foreign tourists keen to see the farm animals, highland dancers, piping displays, tossing the caber, stock judging and tug-o’-war. Thanks go to all those involved in making these events happen year after year.

If I can be of any assistance to constituents, groups or local businesses on any matter, please contact me on jcduff@pkc.gov.uk, Mobile: 07826 908542 or Office Tel: 01738 475095.

Pitlochry and Moulin History Society

- Pitlochry and Moulin History Society will be starting up again on Monday, 30 September when our speaker will be Alan Crombie on “The Fisher`s Family Hotels”. To learn more come along to the Pitlochry Tryst at 7.30 pm on Monday, 30 September. We have a wide range of talks in the winter session with topics ranging from General Wade to Letterboxes! We will also be holding our November and January meetings on the last Saturday afternoon of the month in the Tryst following suggestions that some people were reluctant to venture out on a winter evening. Visitors welcome and admittance £3.

Rivendell provides high quality care and support for you and your elderly relative. Based in Birnam and Dunkeld our homely environment provides a safe and fun community spirit.

Our trained staff provide care and support for all your needs 24 hours a day, we are always there. So, if you are looking for social contact, a safe and supportive environment, support with health or medical needs then contact us. Our mission is to provide a home for life, so come and live life with us.

Please phone 01350 727413 and speak to Gina or email manager@rivendellcarehome.co.uk for more information.

@MacGregorsShop

www.macgregors.org.uk

mail@macgregors.org.uk

Tel: 01567 820362

MacGregor's Community Hub,

Killin

Paper shop - Post office - Fishing tackle and permits

Community noticeboard - Information and advice

Stationery, books and maps - Snacks and confectionery

Toys, games and greetings cards

Bulk food and cleaning product refills

Local food, wholefoods and fruit and veg

The Atholl Craft Collective Craft Fair at Blair Atholl Village Hall from 11 am - 3 pm. Free Entry. 7 September.

Local crafters showcase unique gifts, woodwork, knitting, sewing, candles & home fragrance, jewellery, celebration cards, plants, home baking, jams. Tea, coffee and cake.

Murdo Fraser MSP

Mid Scotland & Fife Regional Member Conservative

I am sure most readers of The Quair will agree with me when I say we have had a good summer, with plenty of warm weather.

It has been a very sporting summer with the Euros 2024 football tournament, Wimbledon, The Open golf championship and of course the Olympics, where Great Britain excelled. It has also been an interesting time in terms of politics, with, at the time of writing, leadership contests for both the Conservative Party and of the Scottish Conservative Party taking place. I have entered the latter so time will tell if I am successful.

Locally, I was interested to find out that bid submitted by Perth and Kinross Council for the Tay Forest National Park in Perthshire had failed. This plan divided opinion among the local community, with some residents disappointed by the outcome, whilst others were delighted.

The Perth and Kinross Council proposal was one of a number on the shortlist to become Scotland’s third national park. If granted permission, the National Park would have stretched across almost 3,000 square kilometres of Perthshire, taking in the towns of Aberfeldy, Comrie, Crieff, Dunkeld and Pitlochry.

However, the Scottish Government decided the new National Park should be located in Galloway, meaning it will now join Cairngorm and Loch Lomond and the Trossachs.

Personally, I welcome the fact that the bid to have it located in Perthshire won’t now be proceeding. There was a lot of local opposition, especially from the farming community. It was also notable that there were many concerns raised by interested groups, including some from the Tayside and Central Scotland Moorland Group, who asked for Perth and Kinross Council to widen its consultation process with local residents and land managers.

The Tayside and Central Scotland Moorland Group pointed out that Perth and Kinross Council claimed they carried out their eightweek public consultation with residents, land managers and other interested parties to discuss their proposals for the National Park, but it appears that this consultation did not include land managers such as the Moorland Group, nor did it include many local residents, who I’m sure would have wanted to comment on the plan.

And other critics had said that National Park policies, including beaver re-introduction, conflicted with the interests of local farmers and managers.

Murdo Fraser always welcomes feedback from constituents. He can be contacted at The Control Tower, Perth Airport, Scone, PH2 6PL, by email on murdo.fraser.msp@parliament.scot or by telephone on 01738 553676.

Mid Atholl & Strathtay SWI - The first meeting of the new session to be held on Wednesday, 18 September at 1.30 pm at Findynate House when we are to have a cookery demonstration by Matthew Gwerdink. Irene McWilliam.

Bespokestairs

Carpenter & Staircase Manufacturer

All joinery and carpentry work undertaken

Alan Thow Crieff, Perthshire Bespokestairs.indd 4

bespokestairs@btinternet.com 07544 634 964

Paul Phillips

Home and Garden Services

Paul Phillips

T: 01796 470505, M: 07568354376

Home and Garden Services

T: 01796 470505, M: 07568354376

Email: a.phillips153@btinternet.com

T: 01796 470505, M: 07568354376

Email: a.phillips153@btinternet.com

Gardening (lawn cutting, strimming, weeding) Painting – Internal & External Oven Cleaning

Gardening (lawn cutting, strimming, weeding) Painting - Internal & External

Gardening (lawn cutting, strimming, weeding) Painting – Internal & External Oven Cleaning

Cleaning – General Housework, Dusting, Vacuuming, Spring Cleaning, Oven Cleaning

D.I.Y. – Shelf Fitting, Picture Hanging, Power Washing Patios, etc Dog Walking, Car washing & Valeting

D.I.Y. – Shelf Fitting, Picture Hanging, Power Washing Patios, etc

Dog Walking, Car washing & Valeting

D.I.Y. – Shelf Fitting. Power Washing Patios, etc Dog Walking, Car washing & Valeting

If there is anything you can’t see on the list please just ask No job too small

If there is anything you can’t see on the list please just ask No job too small References can be supplied

Useful Numbers Pitlochry & District

Pitlochry Community Hospital 01796 472052

infinity Blu Dental Practice 01796 470001

Pitlochry Tourist Information 01796 472215

Heartland Vet Services 01796 472201

Live Active Atholl 01796 473866

Pitlochry Theatre 01796 484626

Heartland Hearing 01796 473334

Duncan and Todd Opticians and Hearing Care Perth 01738 441394

Useful Numbers Dunkeld & Birnam

infinity Blu Dental Practice 01350 729198

Mr Peter Greig PS, BDS 01350 728826

Birnam Arts 01350 727674

The Dunkeld Vet 01350 729270

Useful Numbers Aberfeldy area

Anderson Dentistry 01887 820441

Aberfeldy Optician 01887 829756

Locus Centre 01887 829187

Heartland Vet Services 01887 820771

Highland PerthshireSchools

Breadlabane Academy Reception 01887 822300

www.breadalbane.pkc.sch.uk/BA/

Breadalbane Community Campus 01887 822400

www.breadalbane.pkc.sch.uk/BCC/

Pitlochry School 01796 474666

Pitlochry School absence line 01796 474699

Royal School of Dunkeld 01738 454470 www.royaldunkeld.pkc.sch.uk

Grandtully Primary 01887 822499

Logierait Primary 01796 474646

Blair Atholl Primary 01887 822491

Glenlyon Primary 01887 822477

Kenmore Primary 01887 822430

Other Useful Numbers

NHS 24 111

Police Scotland 101

Flying Smiles Mobile

Dental Hygienist 07812 055724

Perth Citizen’s Advice 0808 196 9440

Pitlochry Recycling Centre

Bridge Road

Thursday to Monday 9am - 4pm

Last entry 3.45pm

Highland Perthshire Politicians

MSP - Perthshire North

John Swinney MSP 01250 876576

MP - Angus and Perthshire Glens

Dave Doogan MP 0207 219 3000

Local Councillors - Highland Ward

Xander McDade 01738 475000

Mike Williamson 07810 814495

John Duff 07826 908542

Local Councillors - Strathtay Ward

Grant Laing 01738 475023

Claire McLaren 01738 475000

Ian James 01738 475022

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We cannot be held liable for any commercial or consumer disputes, problems or difficulties arising from their workmanship or services.

Editorial and Event Information

All of our listed events are published in good faith. However, for a variety of reasons, things can sometimes change. This edition of The Atholl & Breadalbane Quair was sent for print on Saturday, 17 Aug 2024. Please therefore always check times and venues of events listed in The Atholl & Breadalbane Quair independently before going. We cannot be held liable for any mistakes, typographical or otherwise, by ourselves or changes made by Event Organisers.

Aberfeldy Recycling Centre Dunkeld Road

Tuesday & Thursday

& Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

9 am - 7 pm

Saturday & Sunday

10 am - 5 pm

Atholl Medical Centre

Ferry Road, Pitlochry , PH16 5FG

Tel: 01796 472558 amc.tayside@nhs.scot

Monday to Friday - 8.30 am - 6 pm

Check hours for bank & public holidays

Repeat prescriptions: tay.amcprescriptions@nhs.scot www.theathollmedicalcentre.co.uk

Craigvinean Surgery

Little Dunkeld, Dunkeld PH8 0AD 01350 727269

Monday to Friday - 8.00 am - 6 pm

Check hours for bank & public holidays

Repeat prescriptions: TAY.craigvineanprescriptions@nhs.scot. www.craigvineansurgery.scot.nhs.uk

Pitlochry Community Hospital Ferry Road, Pitlochry , PH16 5FG Tel. 01796 472052

For up to date information on services and care provided at Pitlochry Community Hospital please see the NHS Tayside website www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk/GoingToHospital/OurPremisesA-Z/PitlochryCommunityHospital/index.htm

Aberfeldy & Kinloch

Rannoch Medical Practice

Aberfeldy Health Centre

Tigh an Daraich, Taybridge Road

Aberfeldy, PH15 2BH Tel: 01887 820366

Repeat Prescriptions: 01887 829743

tay.aberfeldyprescriptions@nhs.scot

Opening Hours - 8 am - 6 pm, Mon to Fri

Check hours for bank and public holidays

Aberfeldy & Kinloch

Aberfeldy Registrar of Births, Deaths & Marriages by appointment only 01887 822459

Rannoch Medical Practice

Kinloch Rannoch, PH16 5PR Tel: 01882 632216

Appointments only Monday - Friday

9 am-10.15 am, 2 pm - 2.45 pm and 4 pm - 5.30 pm

For appointments phone reception

www.aberfeldyandrannochsurgery.co.uk

Housing & Community Safety

Pitlochry Area Office

26/28 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BX

Opening hours are as follows: Mon 8.45 am - 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm - 5 pm, Tues 8.45 am - 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm - 5 pm Wed Closed, Thurs Closed, Fri 8.45 am - 12.30 pm and 1.30 pm - 5 pm. Appointments can be made with us by calling us on 01738 476000 (option 2).

Registration of Births, Deaths and Marriages - Tel: (01796) 474645 Mon to Fri: by appointment

This Council office will not open until 11 am on the first Thursday of every month.

Birnam Library Station Rd, Birnam, PH8 0DS T: 01738 459709 birnamlibrary@culturepk.org.uk

Pitlochry Library

26 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BX 01796 474635 pitlochrylibrary@culturepk.org.uk

Breadalbane Community Library

Crieff Road, Aberfeldy, PH15 2D 01887 822405

breadalbanelibrary@culturepk.org.uk

See Current Library opening times at www.culturepk.org.uk/libraries/

Perth and Kinross Council Council Main Reception 01738 475000 Perth & Kinross Childcare Information Service 0845 601 4477

Amulree Hall - The hall is available for meetings, etc, with good rates for local residents. For further info call 07749 914906 or email info@amulreehall.org.uk.

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List of Organisations in Pitlochry

There is a list of all seventy-three organisations in the library mainly for the use of newcomers to the area. If there are any groups which have been formed since September 2014, they won’t be on the list so please send details of the contact person to Catherine Holmes c.p.holmes47@btinternet.com or phone 01796 473400. For longer established organisations, please let me know of any change of contact person.

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This month’s front cover image was taken by local author and photographer Polly Pullar. The photograph is of Polly’s lovely old dog ‘Pippin’ celebrating her 16 th Birthday on Kenmore Hill!

You can see Polly’s website at www.pollypullar.com.

If you have something suitable you would like us to consider for the front cover of The Quair then please feel free to send it to us at atholl@thequair.com stating your name and providing a short narrative about the photo. Please note that by sending your photo you are also agreeing to let us use this for any Quair activity.

Pitlochry Bank of Scotland

76 Atholl Road, Pitlochry, PH16 5BW

Check opening times at 01796 532013.

Chemists and Pharmacies

Davidsons Chemist - Atholl Road, Pitlochry Tel: 01796 472810 and 01796 472414

Davidsons Chemist - 1 Bridge Street, Dunkeld PH8 0AH. Tel: 01350 727210

Davidsons Chemist, Bank St, Aberfeldy 01887 820324

The Arts Society, Tayside - Everyone is welcome to join the 300 members in Tayside, who meet monthly from September through to June, on the second Monday of the month, either in the morning (11 am - 12 noon) or the afternoon (2 pm - 3 pm). The Arts Society Tayside (TAST) www.theartssocietytayside.org.uk is an affiliate society of The Arts Society (formerly NADFAS). Application forms are available from Jane Gordon, our Chairman and Membership Secretary - tastmembership@gmail.com.

Perth Citizens Advice Bureau

You can reach Perth CAB for Advice on: FREEPhone : 0808 196 9440 10am - 3pm Mon to Fri (Free from both landlines and mobiles) Email: advice@perthcab.org.uk

Webchat: www.perthcab.org.uk (10am - 1pm Mon to Fri)

NHS 24 - NHS 24 is a confidential out of hours telephone health advice and information service available across Scotland. If you or someone you care for is unwell and you feel that it can’t wait until your GP surgery re-opens then you can call NHS 24 on 111. Where clinically appropriate a GP home visit or an ambulance may be arranged for you. In a life threatening situation you should dial 999.

Pitlochry Baptist Church

WA (welcome all) Soup Lunch is finished for the session and begins again in October ‘24

Dunkeld & Birnam Traditional Youth Music Group

After a busy start to the new school year, Dunkeld & Birnam Traditional Youth Music Group has been welcoming new members, and with some exciting concerts coming up soon, we’ve been busy working on new tunes. Keep an eye on our socials for more news.

Weekly tuition for fiddle and accordion is free, and we provide the instruments.

We welcome a wide variety of instrument players to be involved in our junior and senior bands, and encourage fiddle and accordion players, string, wind and brass, guitarists, pianists and more to join. Classes and bands run weekly during termtime at Birnam Arts and open to anyone aged P5-S6.

½ hour group lessons - Mondays 4 pm - 6 pm Junior trad band (P5-S2) - Mondays 6.30 pm - 7.30 pm

Senior trad band (S3-S6) - Mondays 7.30 pm - 8.30 pm

We’re currently looking for guitars of all sizes

and small piano-accordions 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.

Huge thanks go to SSE Renewables, National Lottery, Gordon Duncan Memorial Trust, Basil Death Trust, Scops Arts Trust, The Lang Foundation, Hugh Fraser Foundation and Enchanted Forest for their funding, and all of the local residents and groups who have generously donated money and instruments.

Email dbtradgroup@gmail.com or call 07958 324766 for more info.

Aberfeldy Gaelic Choir - The choir has resumed the weekly practices after a summer break and all focus is now on the National Mod which takes place in October, this year in Oban. Past Mods in Oban have always been hot and sunny events, so we await to see what the unpredictable weather of this year will produce. After the National Mod, the next performance of the choir will be at Christmas, and then the start of another year for the choir.

The choir meets weekly in the Lesser Town Hall on Mondays at 7.30 pm. Any willing potential members are welcomed there at any time, the only requirement being a joy of singing. Neither the ability to read music or a knowledge of Gaelic is needed as the choir are guided through both by the musical director and Gaelic tutor. The ideal time for a new singer to join us is after the Mod, to take part in the Christmas songs, or in the New Year, when the choir will be starting a new programme for the year and everyone will be in the same boat of starting new songs.

For further information, contact John Duff, Tel no: 01887 820217

Table Tennis Tryst Pitlochry - Looking to do something different. Whether you can play or not come and join us, we are a very happy group.

Every Thursday 2 pm - 4 pm, your first time is free. Equipment is provided. Further details contact Irene 07546 479249.

Tullymet Curling Club - Tullymet Curling Club is once again holding a walking treasure hunt in Tulliemet, near Ballinluig. This year’s event is on Saturday, 7 September, with participants setting off between 12.30 pm and 2 pm. The route will take participants on a tour round part of the local area and is designed to be a fun afternoon for all ages.

The MacIntosh Fiddlers of Inver

A Celebration of their Lives and Work - Birnam Arts

In 1783 Charles MacIntosh arrived in Inver after fleeing to escape the East India Company press-gang from his Atholl glen. He became a weaver and Niel Gow’s next-door neighbour, and for the next 200 years the family held a central place in the cultural, musical and community life of the Dunkeld area. They entertained local people and esteemed visitors, playing at dances and balls throughout Perthshire and beyond. They taught singing, composed music, for three generations were precentors at Little Dunkeld Church, and were involved in almost every aspect of the local community.

This September at Birnam Arts the lives of the MacIntosh family, their work, music and legacy will be celebrated with a new one-act play, concerts, and an exhibition of material connected to the family.

This September we will be celebrating the MacIntosh family through:

Play - A Place fu o Fiddlers. Birnam Arts: Saturday, 28 September at 7.30 pm, Sunday, 29 September at 2 pm. A one-act play written and directed by award-winning Perthshire-based playwright. Lesley Wilson tells the story of the lives and work of the Macintosh family. A Place fu o Fiddlers is a mixed-media performance using actors, live music and projected images.

Two concerts will celebrate the music of the MacIntosh family, showcasing their legacy of tunes and songs. This will include the first public performance of music from the discovered James Macintosh manuscripts. The concerts will take place at Birnam Arts immediately following the MacIntosh play (there will be a short intermission between the play and concerts).

The concerts will involve local professional and amateur musicians, Dunkeld & District Strathspey and Reel Society, Dunkeld’s Just Singin’ Community Choir and Dunkeld Traditional Music Youth Group. James Macintosh’s own fiddle, currently in the care of a local family, will take a central role in the concert, being played by each of the

performers.

Exhibition - The MacIntosh Fiddlers of Inver - Birnam Arts, from Friday, 13 September to Monday, 14 October - An exhibition celebrating the lives and work of the MacIntosh family will be held at Birnam Arts in their first-floor exhibition area over a month-long period from Friday, 13 September. The exhibition material, sourced from the Dunkeld Community Archive, Dunkeld and District Strathspey and Reel Society and private individuals, includes artifacts, photographs and manuscripts connected with the Macintosh family and their legacy.

For more information and tickets see: www. birnamarts.com/festival-The-MacIntoshFiddlers-of-Inver-id449

James Macintosh and Davina Begg

Joint founders of Dunkeld and District Strathspey and Reel Society

Image: The Chapter House Museum Trust

Concerts - The MacIntosh Fiddlers of Inver. Birnam Arts: Saturday, 28 September at 7.30 pm and Sunday, 29 September at 2 pm.

The Scottish Parliament Párlamaid na h-Alba

Murdo Fraser MSP

Mid Scotland & Fife Regional Member

Murdo Fraser MSP can be contacted at the Control Tower, Perth Airport, Scone, PH2 6PL Tel 01738 553 990 or email at Murdo.Fraser.msp@parliament.scot

Faskally Forest parkrun - Did you know that research has shown that participating and/or volunteering at parkrun really does make people healthier and happier? That’s why we are delighted that Aberfeldy and Kinloch Rannoch Medical Practice have agreed to become a parkrun practice. This means that they will actively support practice staff and patients to attend parkrun in order to improve their health and wellbeing.

Faskally Forest parkrun takes place every Saturday at 9.30 am. It’s free, open to all ages, from babies being pushed in prams to folk 80 years young. You can decide to walk, jog or run the 5km beautiful forest route. We just ask children under 11 years keep within arm’s reach of their responsible adult and only 1 dog per person on a short handheld lead please. We’d encourage you to register (free) with parkrun first. Then bring along your barcode, which will enable you to receive an email with your completion time. You may prefer to volunteer to enjoy the camaraderie, it’s a great way to meet people and make friendships. There are a variety of volunteer roles, all are easy, and we will give you any training on the day if required.

parkrun takes place every Saturday around the UK. Please come and join us 9.30 am on Saturday at Loch Dunmore. Afterwards we go to the Red Deer Restaurant for a coffee and blether. To find out more look at our web or Facebook page (www.parkrun.org.uk/ faskallyforest/ or www.facebook.com/faskallyforestparkrun )

The Dunkeld and District Strathspey and Reel Society

- The Dunkeld and District Strathspey and Reel Society meet every Monday, during term time, in The Royal School of Dunkeld, between 7.30 pm - 9.30 pm, where we enjoy playing traditional, and contemporary Scottish music together, under the guidance of our musical director and conductor Pete Clark.

We are a friendly group, and welcome players of all instruments that work within an orchestra setting. There is the option to either join as full member, or just come along when you can and pay on the night.

We often play at Concerts and Ceilidhs, and are delighted to be playing a few tunes at the forthcoming ‘The Macintosh Fiddlers of Inver’ at Birnam Arts on Saturday, 28 September. For contact information, or to learn more about our group, our website is www.dunkeldstrathspeyandreel.org

Dementia Café - The next Dementia café will take place on Wednesday, 4 September in the North Church Hall 10 am - 12.30 pm. All those with memory problems who seek reassurance or those who already have a diagnosis of dementia are very welcome to attend. The team who has run this very successful meeting place for 16 years are drawn from the professional disciplines to answer any of your questions and offer support to all. The professional staff and volunteers work together to ensure that everyone is given a warm welcome and are looked after with a cuppa and biscuit or cake. We cater for those who require gluten free products.

The atmosphere is upbeat and encouraging. Some of the volunteers have firsthand experience of coping on a daily basis with a loved one with a diagnosis of dementia, which can give the carer the feeling that she or he is not alone.

In case you cannot come in September, this café is open on a monthly basis, always on the 1st Wednesday of the month. On Wednesday, 2 October, we invite about 12 of the organisations in Perth which are directly linked to the care of dementia patients. They have stalls in a separate room adjacent to the café where they can answer questions and give expert advice.

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Pitlochry Bowling Club - Well it’s not been a great summer weather-wise, but we have had a great summer of bowls. We have had lots of friendly games with visiting teams and more local clubs. We also had visits from Dundee BBs who want to come back next year and Polmont BBs. Our green is playing well and thanks to our green curator Neil Haggart for that. A couple of results from games played recently are as follows, The Blair Athol Distillery Cup was won by David Sinclair and Campbell. Pairs finals; the Ladies was won by Cath McCartney and Karen. The men’s was won by Neil Haggart and Les Simms. Forth Wines trophy was won by Joe Osborne, Ian Wilson and Agnes Naylor. Our finals weekend starts Friday, 30 August with singles game on Sunday, 1 September. Visitors are welcome to come along. Bingo nights for September are Mondays 9th and 23rd. This is a popular night and starts at 7 pm for 7.30 pm. Visitors are welcome. Our coffee mornings are also very popular. We welcome visitors to join us come along meet new friends and enjoy lovely home baking a bargain at £4. This happens every Monday morning 10 am till 12 noon. We are open daily for visitors to play we can supply the bowls you need flat shoes. Opening times Monday/ Friday 10 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 4 pm. Sunday 2 pm - 4 pm £5 per adult. Our club house can be hired out at agreed times for £12 per hour. Watch our Facebook page (Pitlochry Bowling Club) for further information or phone John on 07833 664121 or Agnes on 07918 122415.

Photo - The Blair Athol Distillery Cup was won by David Sinclair and Campbell The Arts Society Tayside - The new season of lectures is upon us, and on Monday, 9 September we welcome Chris Newlands to lecture on Icons and Art of Byzantium: the meaning behind the colours, symbols and gestures of these ancient icons of the Eastern Church. On Monday, 14 October we hear Toby Capwell on Mars and the Muses: The Renaissance Art of Armour, one of the most fundamental art forms of the Renaissance as well as protection in battle. On Monday, 11 November, we host Dominic Riley who will lecture on Jewels in Joy: the story of the Great Omar Binding, the most opulent and elaborate binding ever created. Finally in the run-up to Christmas on Monday, 9 December, Siobhan Clarke takes us through the delights of A Tudor Christmas; carol-singing, present-giving, mulled wine, and mince pies were all just as popular in Tudor times. It was a twelve-day-long festival, over which the Lord of Misrule held sway. In 2025, a further six lectures await us on varied, entertaining and always accessible themes. The Arts Society Tayside is a not-for-profit Society dedicated to providing its members with enjoyable, approachable, experiences in the arts in the company of people with similar interests. For an annual membership fee of £65 we offer members ten absorbing one-hour morning or afternoon lectures on a wide variety of topics at Birnam Arts, usually on the second Monday of every month. We also organise summer garden outings, specialist interest days and visits. Please visit our website to see the full programme: theartssocietytayside.org.uk.

We are a members-only Society, but if you would like to try before committing, we offer a complimentary lecture. Please contact us for a complimentary lecture or to become a member: tastmembership@gmail.com or 01350 724232.

A Visit to Aberfeldy Show & Games and Horticultural Show 2024

by Fionna Rutherford

It was such a special event, on August 10 in Wades Park, especially on the second day. We were very fortunate with the weather, apart from a brief shower and luckily the Blairgowrie Pipe band didn’t get soaked through or water in their pipe chanters!

I greatly enjoyed meeting lots of Europeans, who think, as I do, that the Scots put on the very best Agricultural shows & Highland games. Everyone I spoke with had really enjoyed the show and games. Many come back year after year as there is nothing comparable in Switzerland, France, Italy, Germany, Austria and the USA! (all countries I’ve lived in for 50 years.)

The hill climbing runners were terrific - lots of speedy stamina and it was great that there were so many woman and youths competing in it and in The Tug O’ War. All in all two extremely enjoyable, superb days. Fun was had by young and old & the ‘very old’!

Our great thanks to Fionna Rutherford for sending in the articles and photographs.

The Birks is More than a Cinema! We strive to create memorable experiences that bring the community together. Now back open seven days a week. Every week, we have regular classes and groups, which are all free (donations welcome).

On Monday mornings, we host a relaxed Chair-Based Exercise session followed by Knit & Knatter and Yoga for Children with additional support needs in the early afternoon, and Chess Club in the evening. Join our Book Club! Meet every second Monday of the month at 7.30 pm, choose books and chat about great reads in a relaxed setting with fellow book lovers.

Our Environmental film of the month will be The Last Keeper on Monday, 23 September at 7 pm. In Scotland’s scenic landscape, Greenock’s industrial legacy contrasts sharply with today’s fierce battle over land use, where sporting estates become the battleground for a clash of traditions and modernity, reflecting deep-seated class divides and the urgent call for balance between heritage and progress. On Thursday afternoons people are invited to gather upstairs with their own craft and art projects for Craic N’ Craft - crafting and chatting! Our Lego Coding Club , for children with additional support needs, meets after school and in the evening is our much-loved Acoustic Music Night where musicians of all levels come together to play a mix of traditional and favourite tunes. You are also welcome to sing along, tap your foot to the beat, or just sit back and enjoy the music!

Board Games Night is held every Friday night with a variety of games to choose from. All welcome.

Get ready to put your knowledge to the test because Quiz Nights are now a regular event at The Birks Cinema! The first Friday of every month, Friday, 6 September at 7.30 pm, gather your friends, family, and even your furry friends for a fun-filled evening and a chance to win. And make sure to add a bowl of nachos to share!

Our popular Gaelic Café is on Saturday, 7 September, at 10.15 am. In the upcoming September edition of Gaelic Café, we are thrilled to welcome Jacqui Calder, who works

locally as a Medical Herbalist and has been learning Gàidhlig for the past few years. She has agreed to speak to the Càfaidh about herbs she uses in contemporary practice, which were traditionally used more commonly when herbs were gathered and prepared for medicine in the Gàidhlealthachd. Sunday, 1 September is our Book and Film Blethers night. This month we are screening Nomadland. Frances McDormand stars as Fern, a woman reinventing her life on the road after economic ruin, discovering a world of resilience and connection across the American West. Based on Jessica Bruder’s acclaimed book, this Academy Award-winning film blends fiction with real-life nomads, offering a powerful and poignant journey of hope and survival.

Heartland Film Society - On Sunday, 15 September, at 6.30 pm we will be screening This Woman. Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Chinese cinema with Women Hold Up Half the Sky, a touring programme showcasing powerful films by and about women. Opening with Dear Parents, a poignant short about a student torn between her past and future, and followed by This Woman, which explores a woman’s transformative journey back to her hometown, this is an unmissable celebration of contemporary Chinese storytelling, presented by MINT Chinese Film Festival and Aya Films.

Tapas Night - Friday, 27 September, from 6 pm. Get ready for a flavour fiesta at The Birks Café! Join us for an unforgettable Tapas Night at The Birks Café, curated by our fantastic (and originally Portuguese!) Café Manager, Cristina, featuring the finest deli selections from the local gem, Thyme Deli Bistro (Errichel). Indulge in traditional tapas paired with two glasses of wine for just £30 for two people. Meaty or veggie-we have got you covered, please book your preference accordingly.

Special Events

Tuesday, 10 September - 6.30 pm. Royal Ballet and Opera - The Marriage of Figaro. Get ready for a riotous night of laughter and intrigue as Mozart’s The Marriage of Figaro opens the Royal Ballet and Opera’s 2024-25 season. With Ying Fang making her Royal Opera debut as Susanna and Jacquelyn

Stucker as the Countess, this classic production promises unforgettable melodies and a cascade of comedic chaos, all set against the backdrop of 1830s France.

Thursday, 12 September - 7.30 pm. National Theatre Live - Prima Facie. Jodie Comer’s astonishing, Olivier and Tony Award-winning performance and the most-watched NT Live production of all time returns to cinemas! Tessa, a young, brilliant barrister, has worked her way up from working-class origins to be at the top of her game; defending; cross examining and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge. Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game.

Bloody Scotland at The Birks Cinema - Bloody Scotland’s mission is to Discover, Nurture and Amplify the best in crime fiction, whether it’s labelled Tartan Noir or Caledonian Cosy. Join us for some live streamed taster sessions of Bloody Scotland at The Birks. If you enjoy them, there are plenty of other sessions over the weekend which you can either pop along to Stirling to see or watch online.

Friday, 13 September - 8.30 pm. Richard Armitage, known for his roles in The Hobbit and Spooks, makes his thrilling debut as a crime fiction author with Geneva. This gripping novel follows a Nobel Prize-winning scientist battling Alzheimer’s at a biotech conference. But with her memory failing, Sarah Collier knows only that she can trust no one. Not even herself.

Saturday, 14 September - 7 pm. Peter May. Scotland’s beloved Peter May makes a longawaited return to the Stirling stage with his highly anticipated new novel, The Black Loch. After captivating readers worldwide with the Lewis Trilogy and more, this multi-awardwinning author promises to deliver another enthralling chapter in his acclaimed series.

Sunday, 15 September - 4 pm. Ann Cleeves. Bloody Scotland welcomes one of the world’s best-loved crime writer, Ann Cleeves, with her latest Vera novel, The Dark Wives, where a dark mystery unfolds. Don’t miss Ann’s chat with Lin Anderson, whose new Rhona MacLeod thriller, Whispers of the Dead, also promises a gripping plot.

Saturday, 14 September - 4.30 pm. Stones: The Rise, Fall, and Rise of Scottish Stonelifting. Discover the mysteries of Scottish stonelifting at an exclusive independent film screening! Stones tells the enthralling story of Scottish stonelifting. Taking you on a journey through time exploring stonelifting’s myth, folklore, and legend.

Sunday, 22 September - 6.30 pm. Walking With Wade. Discover Scotland’s past and join author George Reynolds-a former student of Breadalbane Academy-for an exclusive event as he unpacks the secrets of General George Wade’s military roads. In his new book, Walking With Wade, Reynolds shares his fascinating journey tracing the 250 miles of Wade’s historic routes through the Highlands.

Wednesday, 25 September - 3 pm. PopUp Special Quiz. Get ready for a night of nostalgia at our Pop-Up Special Quiz! Test your knowledge of musicals, opera, and ballet, enjoy themed treats, and support our fundraiser for The Birks Cinema Trust. Grab your tickets and join the fun!

Volunteering Opportunities - Bring your love of community, people and cinema to life by volunteering with us. There are loads of ways to get involved - you can do as little or as much, as often as you like! Whether you have two hours or two days free, we would welcome your energy, time and support. Volunteers play a vital and valued part in the everyday life of your community hub.

If you would like to know more, email volunteers@birkscinema.co.uk.

Aberfeldy, Dull and Weem Community Action Plan

Thanks again to all who have taken the time to fill out a Community Views Survey and/ or a Business Survey over the last few weeks; the Steering Group is thrilled to report that we have received a total of 557 responses from individual households (we delivered to approximately 1,250 households) and from 26 businesses. Now that the schools are back we will also have a team going into Breadalbane Academy to engage the youngsters in some of their views of their community.

These, along with results from stakeholder interviews, will all be condensed into ‘themes’ and presented to the community at the Community Futures Event on Saturday, 26 October, 12 - 4 pm in the Town Hall.

Please note, this has been postponed from the previously published September date ….there will be entertainment, food, and fun for all ages, plus the chance to vote for what you think are the most important things we need to do in our area. More details in October’s Quair.

Dull and District Scottish Women’s Institute

We meet on the first Tuesday of every month at 7.30 pm in the Camserney Hall. You will always get a fabulous tea with home baked goodies and delicious sandwiches. Best not to eat too much before you come! We would love if you could join us.

Next Meetings

Tuesday, 3 September at 7.30 pm. Guest Speaker - David Williamson - Moulin Yarns - From Sheep to Shepherdess - All things woolly - Spinning, yarns and knitting. Tuesday, 1 October at 7.30 pm. Guest Speaker - Jason Oliver - Revisiting the harvest craft of making corn dollies. Membership is £30, Guests £5. If you would like further information please feel free to contact us via the Dull and District SWI Facebook Page.

Squash those money worries this September - September is often a month of change. Whether you’re sending your kids back to school, heading off to university, or preparing for higher energy bills over the winter, change usually comes with cost. Here are some tips on saving money this September.

Starting university? The freedom that comes with moving away and starting university is exciting, but finances can soon spiral out of control. Visit capuk.org/budgeting for help creating a budget, so that you can make sure there’s money allocated for fun and social activities as well as important costs like food and rent.

Back to school? If you’re struggling with the cost of school uniform, get in touch with your child’s school to find out what support they can offer. There is also preloved uniform for free in the Locus Centre.

Planning for Christmas? Celebrations like Christmas can be great, but they’re never worth getting into unmanageable debt for. Monday, 16 September marks 100 days until Christmas Day and there’s nothing wrong with planning ahead. The closer we get to December; the higher prices will creep for festive ‘must-haves’ like toys and the latest tech. If you know there’s something you want to buy, it’s worth starting to shop around now, before prices go up. Make a list and tick things off as you go, helping you avoid impulse buys that you don’t really need.

Feeling the cold? As the colder weather approaches, and with the cost of energy still high, we’re all looking for ways to save. According to the Energy Saving Trust, limiting showers to four minutes could save households up to £70 a year, and avoiding using the tumble dryer could reduce costs by up to £75 a year, depending on where in the UK you live. For more advice, visit energysavingtrust.org.uk.

Thinking longer term? Make future Septembers a little bit easier by getting into the habit of saving regularly. Even a small amount adds up and can provide a safety net in case the unexpected happens, or just help you reach your goals. It’s UK Savings Week from Monday, 9 to Sunday, 15 September, with a mission to help make saving simple, easy and rewarding, whatever your circumstances. Visit uksavingsweek.co.uk for tips. Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is a UK charity working with over 800 affiliated churches to deliver debt help, budgeting guidance, support to find work, life skills groups and more. Visit capscotland.org to find out more.

Pitlochry Town & Country Club - The first meeting of the Club for this session will be held on Thursday, 19 September in the Aldour Community Hall.

The speaker will be Ruathy Donald from CHAS, (Children’s Hospice Association Scotland) who will also tell us about the Hairy Highland Coo Trail.

Meetings start at 2 pm until 4 pm, cost £3 per person, with tea & home bakes. Hope to see you there. If anyone requires the Community Bus please contact Kathleen Scott in advance of meeting. 01796 472765.

Pitlochry and Edradour Community Bonfire and Firework Display 2024 Preparation is now well underway for the Pitlochry and Edradour Community Bonfire which will be on Saturday, 2 November. The Thrift Shop was very successful and we raised over £2,000. Thank you to everybody who supported us either by donating or buying the goods. We really appreciate your help in raising funds for the event.

The next fundraising effort will be the Raffle which is taking place on Friday, 4 and Saturday, 5 October. This will take place in the Co-op. For the time being enjoy the rest of the summer. Remember you can always find more information on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/Pitlochrybonfire

Birnam Institute Players - 5-7 September, 7pm. After the huge successes of Old Dogs and alfresco A Midsummer Night’s Dream, so far this year, don’t miss BIP’s next production, iconic Alan Ayckbourn, with Table Manners - one of the well-loved Norman Conquests trilogy.

Annie is off for an illicit weekend... until sister-in-law, Sarah, finds out that their mutual

brother-in-law, Norman, is Annie’s partner! As various relations - and a less-than-dynamic neighbour - turn up, we are party to exactly how much can go wrong in dysfunctional family get-togethers, as tempers fray, blood pressures rise… and libidos ignite! The result is an hilarious dinner party, sliding into disaster!

Multi-award-winning Table Manners is at

The next Aberfeldy Crafts & Arts Fair will take place on Sunday, 6 October. There will be no fair on Sunday, 1 September due to many crafts people being involved in this year’s Perthshire Open Studios. Aberfeldy Farmers Market will take place as normal...

“Craftmade, Traditional, Contemporary, Unique, Bespoke, Scottish.” Quality gifts & presents from in & around beautiful Highland Perthshire

10.00am to 2.00pm 1st Sunday of the Month - From April

times wildly comic, at times poignant, and always full of laughter. First performed in the round in 1973, and adapted for television in 1977 - featuring Penelope Keith, Tom Conti, Penelope Wilton and Richard BriersBIPs will be following the writer’s direction, taking the production onto the floor to get up-close-and-personal with the audience! Tickets from www.birnamarts.com

Neighbourhood Watch - Pitlochry

Travel disruption/cancellation Rights - If your holiday has been disrupted/cancelled or not as advertised, you can find out about your rights from Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 6000 or at www. consumeradvice.scot/knowledge-centre or from Citizens Advice Scotland at www.citizensadvice.org.uk/advice-and-information/ scams-and-frauds

Cold Callers and impersonation scams - Many scams involve impersonation, eg Bank, Energy Company, HMRC, Council etc and they can be doorstep callers, phone calls, texts, emails or letters. They try to panic you into action or lull you into a false sense of ‘getting a good deal or something for nothing’. Don’t be rushed. Most savvy people choose not to deal with cold callers. You can of course check if the caller is genuine by phoning the organisation they say they represent, using the official phone number. Never let anyone into your home without being sure they are genuine and never disclose personal or financial information to a cold caller, no matter who they say they are.

Reporting Scams and suspected scams - Scams: Report scams to Advice Direct Scotland by calling 0808 164 6000 (Monay - Friday 9 am - 5 pm) or online at www.consumeradvice.scot

Fraud: If you have been the victim of fraud, report it to Police Scotland on 101 or 999 in an emergency.

Suspicious Emails: Forward suspicious emails to report@phishing. gov.uk and send links from websites which you think are trying to scam the public to the National Cyber Security Centre’s scam website reporting service at www.ncsc.gov.uk/section/about-this-website/ report-scam-website

Suspicious Text Messages: Suspicious text messages can be forwarded to 7726. The freeof-charge ‘7726’ service enables your provider to investigate and take action if malicious content is found.

Calls allegedly from your Bank or Telecommunications provider: To check if the call is genuine, dial 159 to get through to your Bank quickly. Most major Banks and Telecoms companies are covered. Otherwise use their official phone number.

Neighbourhood Watch Alerts: Sign up for Neighbourhood Watch Alerts at www.neighbourhoodwatchscotland.co.uk

To check if there is a Neighbourhood Watch for your street, phone Cath Marshall on 01796 470575.

The Birks Cinema Mezzanine

Square, Aberfeldy

UHI Alumnus of the Year takes the helm of Pitlochry care home

After much searching for the right candidate, leading care provider, BCG, has appointed Andrew Jackson as manager of its Pitlochry care home.

Andrew brings to the 50-bedroom home a wealth of all-round experience in the care sector, after many years managing and consulting for care homes and services, from Ullapool, to Torquay, to Gibraltar!

Originally from Tulloch in Perth, Andrew started his career with Capability Scotland. His passion for care took him to the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) to convert his knowledge into qualifications, with a degree in Health Studies. He moved to Devon managing a nursing home, and then a care service.

Offered opportunities far further south, in Gibraltar, Andrew wrote care policy and set up his own care company around person-centred care: enabling older adults to engage with people of all ages and the natural environment, to combat social isolation and helplessness.

While overseas he was awarded UHI Alumnus of the year.

Since joining the Pitlochry care home, Andrew has made it a priority to get to know the residents and staff. Andrew says:

“Being here at Pitlochry has been amazing so far. The residents have welcomed me into their home and you quickly see all the great work that goes on here. Each day I see a sense of fun shared between the team and their residents. It feels like one big family.

“You can tell our Pitlochry home was built to provide residents with a spacious, relaxing environment, where they can feel safe and, most importantly, at home. It also has a specialist 11-bed dementia facility, which is close to my heart.

“I’m looking forward to capitalising on our community connections and our residents’ sense of self and of purpose for the best outcomes for all.”

Needing extra care needn’t mean peace and quiet. But we can arrange that too, of course. It can mean living some of your best life.

Living life at Pitlochry Care Home means care and kindness, safety and warmth, and lots of activities - home and away. As well as company, when you want it.

We know choosing your new home can be daunting. That’s why we’d love to take the time to show you around, and chat over any questions.

The Courtyard Shop, an independent retail hive of activity within the Mains of Taymouth Estate in Kenmore. We have a Deli and Gift Shop and offer a vast range of products from the local area, including our gourmet fudge which is made right here in the shop.

Mains of Taymouth, Kenmore, Perthshire, PH15 2HN 01887 830756

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Aberfeldy Sm A ll b u S ine SS Centre Offices & Workshops to rent

Competitive, flexible terms. Contact Angie Anderson - 07717 618129 - to discuss or arrange to come and have a look round.

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Rooﬁng & Damp Proofing Services

Rooﬁng and Damp Proofing for Perthshire. Omeworks is your one-stop for all your rooﬁng and building repairs, maintenance and improvements, both modern and traditional. Work we carry out.

We also carry out general roof checks to spot potential issues and ﬁx them before they become a costly repair.

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Come and visit us at Dalerb, Loch Tay, PH15 2NX

We have a brand-new café, stocked with Glen Lyon coffee and delicious sandwiches and sweet treats from Ballintaggart! We also prepare soup in our kitchen every day, which we think is scrumptious too. You are also more than welcome to just come to the café without visiting the museum or doing a tour. The café is open from 10 am until 4:30 pm. 2500-year-old artefacts from Loch Tay are showcased in a new museum exhibition, with new interpretations and even an Iron Age dress-up area for smaller visitors. The museum is open from 10 am until 4 pm every day, with tours running every half an hour.

www.crannog.co.uk info@crannog.co.uk 01887 440231

Successful Quiz Night at Mid Atholl Hall - A great night was had by all who attended the Mid Atholl Hall Committee’s Quiz Night, held on August 3.

Over 60 people turned up to enjoy the evening which was very rewarding to see. Extra tables were pulled out to accommodate everyone. Clive, the quizmaster, had prepared a good variety of questions (even some for the kids) which had everyone scratching their heads! Tea & coffee was served at the interval with some lovely cakes provided by the ladies. At the end of the second half, answers were checked and the winners were announced as ‘The 50 per cent Club’, who each received a bottle of wine as a prize. A raffle was then held with some lucky winners receiving some lovely prizes.

The Committee members would like to thank most sincerely, all the local businesses and individuals who donated the raffle prizes. Thanks also to the ladies who baked cakes and served teas and to all who offered help on the night.

Everyone left saying how much they had enjoyed the evening and hoped it would happen again next year! A fantastic sum of £485 was raised. This will go towards repair of roof and upkeep of hall. Last but not least, a huge thank you to all who came along. We couldn’t have done it without you!!

Pitlochry Library

Bookbug session - Every Thursday 9.15 am - 9.45 am. Come and join us for a session of songs, stories, and rhymes for under 5s. Prebooking for each session is essential. Please get in touch with the library to book a spot.

Community Knitting Group - Every Thursday 11 am to 12.45 pm. Do you like to knit or want to learn? Come along to our community knitting group that meets weekly in the library. We can provide everything you need to get started!

SQA Courses - Thursday 3.15 pm - 4.15 pm. Beginning on August 22 PKC will be offering a free accredited learning opportunities in SQA Communications, Numeracy, and Information and Communication Technology. These courses are suitable for adults aged 16+ and will take place in the library. Call 01798 411092 or e-mail CLD@pkc.gov.uk for more information or to register. Digital Skills Course - Thursday 4.15 pm - 5.15 pm Beginning on Thursday, 5 September PKC will be offering a free 5 week course in basic digital skills at the library.

Books on Wheels - For individuals who cannot get out and about to visit the library, this includes books in large print and audio formats. For further information, please get in touch with the library. Recycling - All libraries accept used stamps and batteries for recycling.

Pitlochry Library Opening Hours - Monday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 10 am - 1 pm/ 2 pm - 7 pm Friday: Closed Saturday: 9.30 am - 12.30 pm Sunday: Closed Pitlochry Library, 46 Atholl Road Pitlochry PH16 2BX 01796 474635 pitlochrylibrary@culturepk.org.uk

• Interior and Exterior

• Kitchens and Bathrooms Tiled

• Floors Tiled • Coving & Cornices

• No job too large or small • Free Estimates

our website at www.jwlang.co.uk

Kinetic Chain Release can ease symptoms and bring rapid, lasting relief from many chronic conditions Suitable for all ages.

Hayley Carruthers

KCR Practitioner

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The Quair is available in Killin

We are delighted to have a Quair dispenser at MacGregor’s Community Hub in Killin for locals and visitors to be able to pick up a copy of The Atholl & Breadalbane Quair each month. Although Killin sits in the Stirling Council area and has an FK postcode, Killin will always be part of Highland Perthshire and we are pleased to be able to share the wider news with Killin each month.

VisionPK - The VisionPK Reconnect project is coming to an end; the Aberfeldy group had their last meeting at the Town Hall in August.

It has been a pleasure meeting people in and around Aberfeldy the group has provided opportunities for information sharing, conversation, poetry readings, some learning and laughter. Members of the group plan to continue meeting locally in one of the town cafés. Anyone interested in joining them can contact VisionPK for information .

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Scottish Country Dancing - Pitlochry Town Hall, 7.30 pm. Come along and listen to some of Scotland’s Best Scottish Country Dance Bands or spectate, or even join us on the dance floor. Dancers £10 Spectators £3. Saturday, 7 September Frank Thomson’s Band. All welcome. Further details contact June 01796 473488

A Resilience Centre for Kenmore & District - Kenmore and District Community Council is delighted to announce they have recently been awarded a substantial grant from Perth and Kinross Council to establish a Resilience Centre at the Breadalbane Reading Room, Kenmore. The Grant, in excess of £8,700, will allow the Community Council to purchase equipment, such as battery power packs, stoves, emergency lighting, etc that can be used to support the community in the event of power outages as a consequence of severe weather events.

The Resilience Centre will also serve as a refuge for travellers who might find themselves stranded by such events. We can all remember Storm Arwen that caused devastation over a wide area of the country and flooding that severely impacted Upper Tayside in early October 2023. It is important that we prepare for all future events. The Community Council will soon be distributing leaflets, giving members of the community vital information to help each one of us stay safe. We will make this information available, though social media and community notice boards.

PGC Ladies Highland Open

- Another successful Pitlochry Ladies Highland Open Week. We were lucky with the weather as the rain forecast for the week didn’t appear. It was good to see that our numbers had increased this year with entries from as far north as Thurso to Kent in the south, plus one lady from Ireland. It was a great week of golf and fun on and off the golf course. Congratulations to all our Highland Trophy winners and runners-up in the three finals. There was success for four club members who are included in the trophy list. Laura Campbell - Scratch Champion, Hazel Browne - Division 1 Champion, Janette Kennedy - Eleanor Ballantyne Trophy, and Jani Crichton - Starters Cup. Veteran’s Salver - Morag Wardrop. Turnhouse GC. Breadalbane Quaich 21 years & under - Millie Pearce. March GC. Thanks go to The Green Park for their continued Sponsorship and Pitlochry Golf for allowing us the use of the course for the five days.

Loch of the Lowes - With the weather being ‘properly Scottish’, there has never been a better place to spot wildlife than from the warmth of our hides. Out on the loch, our great crested grebe chicks have done incredibly well this year. Our male grebe has arguably been one of the most dedicated and hard-working fathers on the loch this summer. Visitors have enjoyed watching this handsome aquatic bird dive deep beneath the surface of the water, returning to his family with a beak full of fish for his ever-hungry young. As the young grebes, known as ‘humbugs’, grow in both size and confidence, they begin to venture further afield from their diligent and watchful mother. From a young age the humbugs will begin to practice their mesmerising courtship dance on one another, a dance they will need to perfect in order to attract a future mate.

With the osprey having flown south on their incredible journey, our amazing Ranger Team have been out and about, managing and surveying conservation projects across Perthshire. If you are interested in taking some active action for nature, come join our Ranger Team on one of our Practical Conservation Days. There are so many ways to get involved and into nature at Loch of the Lowes. We are currently looking for volunteers to join us at our Nature Reserve/Visitor Centre. If you’re passionate about wildlife and enjoy engaging with the public, we would love to hear from you.

Maybe it’s a special occasion, or just that you want to treat a loved one, in which case we have just the experience for you.

Join us for an intimate distillery tour and tasting led by one of our experienced guides in our private tasting room, where you’ll have the opportunity to taste all that Blair Athol has to offer. Have the chance to sample two of our very own casks that currently lay in one of our vast warehouses, as well as our very own distillery exclusives; we may just have a perfect expression for your palate.

Not to mention, rounding off your experience with a carefully crafted cocktail in our world -famous Mash Tun Bar… now that’s what we like to call a first-class Blair Athol experience. Contact us on 01796482003 or email blair.athol@malts.com to book.

Fungi Foray with Tony WilsonSaturday, 28 September 10.30 - 4 pm. Come and join us on our fantastical fungi foray this September. Spend the day at Loch of the Lowes with fungi expert Tony Wilson. Where you will learn how to identify the many different species of fungi found in the woodland areas around the loch. Heart of Scotland, Practical Conservation Day - Friday, 8 November 10 am - 2.30 pm. Get stuck into some

tree tube maintenance and planting young saplings, high on the slopes of the regenerative ‘rewilding’ project at Garth Wood. Enjoy the spectacular views whilst learning how to help native species regenerate on the land.

Heart of Scotland, Practical Conservation Day - Wednesday, 2 October 10 am - 3 pm. Join the Ranger Team for a day of practical woodland management, working with our ‘Heart of Scotland’ colleagues at the John Muir Trust near the slopes of East Schiehallion.

Tickets to all our events can be found on our website - www.scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk/things-to-do/wildlifeevents

Visitor centre - Open 10.30 am - 5 pm daily.

Loch of the Lowes, Dunkeld, PH8 0HH. 01350 727337. lochofthelowes@scottishwildlifetrust.org.uk

Pitlochry Highland Games

SC041070 - Saturday, 14 September . Come along and join us for a spectacular day at the Recreation Ground, Pitlochry. Gates open 9.30 am Games commence 10 am.

Parade of Pipe Bands - 11.30 am. Station Road - Atholl Road - Recreation Ground

Featuring - Running, Cycling, Jumping, Solo Piping, Heavy Events, Traditional Highland Dancing, British Tug ‘O’ War Grand Pipe Band Competitions - Grade 3 & Juvenile, Grade 4A and NJA and Grade 4B & NJB

Craft and Charity Stalls

Admission - £10 (Adults) £2 (Children 5 - 16 years) Cars £5

Tickets - Available online or on the day Enquiries - secretary@pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk Website : www.pitlochryhighlandgames.co.uk

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Dave Doogan MP

Angus & Perthshire Glens SNP

With what counts for summer now well under way and recess from Westminster now in hand, it’s great to be out and about across this vast new constituency. It remains a tremendous privilege to have been elected as the first MP to represent the most beautiful constituency in Scotland and therefore anywhere in the UK Parliament.

Whilst I am very familiar with the Angus towns of Forfar, Kirrie, Montrose and Brechin, having represented constituents there in the last Parliament since 2019, I am no stranger to the new elements of my constituency in Highland and East Perthshire either. This constituency has peerless scenery and landscapes which I will never tire of traversing - which is lucky as there some serious mileage involved in properly representing Angus and Perthshire Glens.

As Convener of Housing on Perth and Kinross Council between 2012 and 2017, I was very pleased to prioritise new council housing developments including in Guildtown, Pitlochry, and Alyth so it was great to catch up with local people benefiting from this investment. Old Mill Road in Rattray was a particular highlight to visit given that this area was scheduled to be demolished prior to my appointment as Convener - which I quickly stopped, preferring instead to regenerate the existing council housing and then build even more. I have always believed building more housing is much better than knocking houses down!

As well as returning to my duties in Parliament since the election, my main focus has been to get out across the constituency to meet and serve the constituents who elected me, those who did not, and to undertake this responsibility professionally and fairly. It always makes me smile me when a constituent comes to me for help and advises me that they did not vote for me in the election. I’m always happy to reassure them that this is of no consequence and is simply evidence of the freedom to choose who we wish to see represent us and how we should all cherish that right. So far, I have held surgeries and met constituents, businesses and local organisations in Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Aberfeldy, Birnam, Blairgowrie, Coupar Angus, Luncarty and Grandtully as well as doing the same for my constituents in Angus. I do not anticipate any let up in this pace going forward as this is the level of service our constituency requires and which I undertook to provide.

If you are having any issues, with something you think I can help with, then please get in touch by emailing dave.doogan.mp@parliament.uk or calling 0207 219 3000.

Library of Innerpeffray - A warm welcome awaits you at the Library of Innerpeffray, where our team of visitor guides can help you turn the pages of our historic collection and be enveloped in tales of past times.

The Library of Innerpeffray is open for tours until the end of October, adult tickets £10, under-16s free. See www.innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk for opening times. Friday, 6 - Sunday, 8 September - Innerpeffray Festival: A Way With Words. Our festival weekend returns with a celebration of reading in all its forms - from creative workshops to talks and family events. Contact us on 01764 652819, or visit www. innerpeffraylibrary.co.uk to book tickets, tours and for more information.

- Aberfeldy - Do you or someone you know use NHS hearing aids? Do you need new batteries supplied and/or fitted? Do you need the tubing replaced on either your mould or open fit NHS hearing aids? If yes, then NHS Tayside volunteers will be here to help you on Wednesday, 4 September between 10 am - 12 pm at the Aberfeldy & Kinloch Rannoch Medical Practice, (Wellbeing Room), Aberfeldy.

Chimney Stack Services

Tel 01796 482646

Chimney Sweeping

• Stoves • Open Fires • AGAS, Rayburns etc

• Certificate of Chimney Sweeping issued

• Supply - Install • Anti Bird, Guard Cowls

• Chimney Pots • Fire Grates etc. • Fully Insured

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Pitlochry Apple Day - We will be holding an Apple Day again at the Moulin Hall on Saturday, 5 October, between 1.30 pm and 6 pm. We will have apple pressing equipment, and you can bring along your apples and have them made into juice. In the hall itself there will be tea, coffee and soft drinks (including apple juice!), and cakes for sale. There will also be a raffle, apple themed arts and crafts, face painting and apple bobbing. More activities and entertainment to be confirmed. Watch this space!

We will be asking for a suggested donation for pressing your apples. Please wash them first if you can, and bring along clean bottles ( there will also be some suitable ones available for sale).

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Apprentice / Stonemason Required

Walks and beginner workshops held regularly at venues throughout Highland Perthshire

For more information, please get in touch.

Call/Text: 07828 086062

Email: nwhighlandperthshire@gmail.com

Or visit: www.nordicwalkinghighlandperthshire.com

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Music in Rannoch - All Concerts are on Sundays at 3.00pm in The Old Church, Kinloch Rannoch. £10 at the door, children free. Refreshments during the Interval. Easy Parking.

Sunday, 15 September - The Bruardar Duo, Lynn Strang (Flute) and Kieran McCrossan (Classical guitar). Romanian folk dances, selection from Schumann’s Dichterliebe, Welsh folksongs, Dancing Memories and Music by Brandon Walker, Edward McGuire, VillaLobos, Valerie Coleman, and Bruce Fraser.

Sunday, 20 October - Maxímiliano Martin (Clarinet) and Scott Mitchell (Piano). Programme includes Brahms: Sonata, Debussy: Premiere Rhapsodie, Widor: Introduction et Rondo.

Showcasing the very best of local produce...

Beef, Veal, Lamb, Pork, Poultry & Sausages

Botanical Spirits, Mead and Beer

Bread and Cheese

Cakes and Chocolate

Eggs and Honey

Fresh and Smoked Fish

Fruit and Vegetable

1st Sept & 6th Oct 2024

Homemade Burgers hot or to take home

Jam, Jellies and Sauces

10.00am to 2.00pm

Aberfeldy Town Square

1st Sunday of the Month

April - November 2024

Plan Ahead for Autumn with GrowBiz - Are you selfemployed or running a rural business or enterprise? A new season is a good time to review your plans, goals and ideas for the next few months. What would you like to achieve? What specific steps can you take to get there? GrowBiz can support you with the following:

1-1 Advice - A GrowBiz Enterprise Facilitator can arrange to chat with you in person, by phone, or online, about any business topic you need support with. Whether it’s improving your marketing, creating a climate action plan, or helping you make a cashflow forecast, we have a team member who can help.

Learning and Networking Events - Our free online learning sessions are based around topics that can help you run your business more effectively, such as improving your social media, choosing a web platform, or looking after your wellbeing. Our networking events are inspiring opportunities to hear from fellow business owners, share experiences and make connections.

Mentoring - If you would like someone who’s ‘been there and done that’ to provide a listening ear, and be a sounding board, consider enrolling in our mentoring programme as a mentee. Or, perhaps you could consider volunteering as a mentor? Many have found the training to be of extremely high value, and they have also increased their confidence to follow new opportunities.

Visit our website at www.growbiz.co.uk to discover more and see all of the support services we have available.

Pitlochry Garden Share - Finally the harvest season is upon us! We had to wait a bit longer this year for courgettes and beans which need warmer temperatures, but a lot has grown well. We have tatties, onions, huge lettuces, spring onions, peas, kale. We have also harvested our first cauliflowers and calabrese. Berries have done well and have been enjoyed by many.

Venison, Rabbit, Pheasant, Pigeon, Partridge… Pies and Pasties

Plants and Herbs

Preserves and Pickles

Ready Meals

Salad and Olives

Scones and Tray Bakes

Shortbread and Oatcakes

Vegetarian and Vegan Food Next Markets

Contact Fiona MacEwan

M: 0799 0834 092

aberfeldymarket@gmail.com

The new Moulin Community Garden is an ever evolving project and is coming on well. We continue to have our regular sessions on Mondays (10 am - 12 pm) and Thursdays (9 am - 12 pm), but Sundays only go ahead if enough people are available. Volunteers can come along at other times to suit, once they have had an introduction to the garden. New volunteers are always welcome, so do get in touch if you are interested. We can be contacted via pitlochrygardenshare@gmail.com or via the Pitlochry Garden Share Facebook page.

We will hold a stall outside the Pitlochry Market on Saturday, 21 September from 10 am. Come along and find out more about us. We should also have some produce and various other items available.

Hearing Aid Drop-in Clinic - Pitlochry

- Do you or someone you know use NHS hearing aids? Do you need new batteries supplied and/or fitted? Do you need the tubing replaced on either your mould or open fit NHS hearing aids? If yes, then NHS Tayside volunteers will be here to help you on Tuesday, 3 September between 10 am - 12 pm at the Pitlochry Community Hospital.

Colin and Lizzy offer a caring and professional 24 hour service from custom built premises at Inver, Dunkeld.

You can visit loved ones in privacy at our small chapel of rest beside the River Braan.

For a personal service tailored to your requirements please contact us.

Colin Gerrie Mobile: 07836 343967

Telephone: 01350 727364 Email: wkgerrie.inver@gmail.com

We are a family business - We care. Serving the community in Dunkeld, Ballinluig, Pitlochry, Blair Atholl and surrounding areas for 50 years. www.dunkeldfuneraldirectors.co.uk

We are a family business - We care.

Serving the community in Dunkeld, Ballinluig, Pitlochry, Blair Atholl and surrounding areas for 50 years. www.dunkeldfuneraldirectors.co.uk

Pitlochry and Moulin Community Food Growing Project Consultation

Interested in growing your own food? Perth and Kinross Council will be running a public consultation to gauge interest in a new community food growing project in Pitlochry and Moulin for 6 weeks from Monday, 2 September to Sunday, 13 October.

Members of Pitlochry and Moulin community have approached the council with an interest in creating a new community food growing area but before going any further PKC need to consult the wider community so that all opinions are heard.

Establishing a community food growing area offers an opportunity for the community to come together and create a project that provides fresh local produce while also providing an opportunity to improve your physical and mental wellbeing as well as a place to meet other members of the community.

This project will be community led so it’s your views that matter. The consultation gives an opportunity to voice all your ideas about starting up a new growing area in Pitlochry. Do you want individual plots or shared areas? Do you want communal areas, raised beds, sheds or a common room? Will there be parking space, disabled access, cycle shelters?

The council would like to understand the level of demand for a community growing area, what type of growing space is required and if any land is currently of interest. This is your chance to have your say early on and help begin to shape the sort of food growing space that suits your needs.

The Pitlochry and Moulin Community Food Growing consultation can be accessed through Perth and Kinross Council’s Consultation hub - Perth & Kinross Council Citizen Space - Citizen Space (pkc. gov.uk) and paper copies of the survey will also be made available at the Pitlochry Library and at the Atholl Centre.

Dalguise Meditation Group - Meditation has all sorts of benefits - increased focus and calmness, the opportunity to see things from a different perspective, a greater feeling of freedom and harmony, among many others. Whether you have never tried meditation before, or whether you have an established practice, why not come to one of our meetings and find out what we do?

Meetings take place every other Tuesday in Dalguise Village Hall from 10.30 am to 12.30 pm. In September, the meetings are on 10th and 24th. We enjoy sitting and walking meditations, discussions and refreshments. There are no charges, no formalities and we have no religious affiliations. If you aren’t able to attend in person, you might be interested in going on our mailing list, to receive interesting and helpful articles about meditation and mindful living, on the intervening Tuesdays. If you would like to know more about our meetings or about meditation in general, please do contact faithanstey@gmail.com.

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Nestled in 153 acres of beautiful Perthshire campus, we’ve been doing education differently at Strathallan for over 100 years. With a vast range of activities and a tailored curriculum offering the broadest choice in Scotland to choose from, you’ll find your place to shine.

Our award-winning education and unique triple pathway of A-Levels, Highers and Advanced Highers means Strathallan pupils consistently achieve some of the top exam results in the country, year after year. Strathallians go on to study and pursue careers all around the world, and from Olympians to Emmy winners, you’ll find some truly impressive role models amongst our alumni.

Find out more at our Open Morning: Saturday 12th Octo ber 2024

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