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228th Edition October 2017
The Alyth Voice is a free monthly newsletter managed written and delivered by volunteers
wwwalythvoicecouk 1750 copies
ALYTH IN BLOOM
What a difference a few months make
In our last article in the Voice we told of planting at the T-junction with the school children in a glorious sunny day in May followed by planting in a torrential downpour a few days later Planters around the square the bed at the bus stop and planters at Airlie Street Hall were filled----then we waited with anticipation and some trepidation to see the result
Based on the number of unsolicited compliments received our first year can be considered a success Many people have said to us as we work in our new Alyth in Bloom hi-vis jackets how much they enjoy the displays and how much they appreciate our efforts
And so to the future The immediate future is more of the same weeding and dead headingmdashcutting off dead flowers which then encourages new flowers to growmdashand watering by AYP We have begun to tidy up the path at the T-junction by cutting back the weeds a big job since there are a lot of weeds
Bulbs have been selected and will be ordered in readiness for planting in the planters in November We intend planting many more daffodils---kindly donated by a local farmer--particularly at the entrances to Alyth Subject to money being available we will fix ldquowindow boxesrdquo to the rails across the burn and plant up with the same plants as planned for the Square to bring another splash of colour to the centre of town And expect to see MANY MORE hanging baskets around the town
And we are in discussion with PKC about the state of the side of the burn
and a patch of Council owned ground at the top of Toutie Street PKC too would like to see improvement but as usual it all boils down to the availability of money We live in hope
The time spent this year by our small group of volunteers has been in excess of 250 hours We work as a total group when necessary we work in smaller groups and we work individually when we see something needs tended---all very informal
We have an ambitious expansion programme for next year and beyond and would welcome any new folks into the group The work is very informal the results very rewarding Come join us If you feel you could give some of your time please contact us (Sean Slackmdash633377 Karin Donaldsonmdash632479 Tam Thomsonmdash632036) Alyth in Bloom is now on Facebook---wwwfacebookcomalythinbloom Tell us if you like what you see
2
EDITORrsquoS LETTER
We kick off this monthrsquos issue of The Voice with a huge thank you to our fund-raising superstar Sheila Fisher and everyone else involved for the fantastic success of our Coffee Morning back in August Their efforts raised the amazing total of pound101662 in sales plus pound12000 in donations received on the day Sheila has asked us to thank in particular the following for donations of prizes and sale goods Heather Jackson in The Wee Shoppie ndash voucher for a balloon and she let us use her shop for donations Paul Ramsay ndash two nights in a Yurt for two people Margaret Ferguson ndash box of vegetables Pete Marshall via The Buckie ndash large quantity of strawberries Alyth Golf Club via David Barclay ndash round of golf for four Suzanne Milnersquos Cake Creations - pound35 voucher and last but not least The Mystery Lady (sorry we didnrsquot get your name) - a one-litre bottle of Famous Grouse a one-litre bottle of Bacardi and a bottle of wine Sheila also says ldquoThen there is the Alyth Voice Committee and the Sub-Committee of fund-raisers for all their raffle prizes tombola prizes hamper whisky baking and help in setting up and decorating the hall and tables and assistance on the day etcetera ldquoAll my stall helpers and coffee and tea servers ndash too numerous to mention who had to work their socks off the kitchen staff who did their usual fantastic job all the people who handed me donations on the day ndash too numerous to mention individually and I would hate to miss someone out ndash many many thanks Finally the people of Alyth and surrounding areas for their support help on the day huge amounts of donations and all those who attended and spent spent spent ldquoWe received soooo much support - all I can say is a great big thank yourdquo I would add my own congratulations and thanks to Sheila and her team and all the great folk of Alyth who contributed to this success very many thanks and well done Elsewhere itrsquos been sad to see Costcutter on Airlie Street finally closing down - letrsquos hope for some better economic news for the town soon The ldquono waitingrdquo cones along Airlie Street indicate that we can expect traffic for the new windfarm to be coming through Alyth and this monthrsquos update from the Alyth Development Trust indicates that plans are still moving ahead albeit slowly for the town centre regeneration works to start next year The same update also reports that RBS is pressing ahead with plans to sell their former branch on The Square Itrsquos thought the disappearing cash machine will be replaced with a newer one sometime soon but we are waiting for confirmation Hope you enjoy this issue
Kevin Coe Editor
3
~~ DATES FOR YOUR DIARY ~~ Due to the advance notice of these dates please check for changes
OCTOBER 5th Travel Films to make you go by Ken amp Jean McRonald Alyth Parish Church (Lower Hall) at 200pm 7th Coffee Morning Alyth Christmas Lights 14th Coffee Morning Ward 34 Ninewells 16th Lunch (1230pm) Alyth Snr Citizens Lunch amp
Socialising Club 21st Coffee Morning British Legion 28th Coffee Morning Alyth Bowling Club 30th Lunch (1230pm) Alyth Snr Citizens Lunch amp
Socialising Club NOVEMBER 2nd Seemas Childrenrsquos Home in India by Avril Duncan Alyth Parish Church (Lower Hall) at 200pm 4th Coffee Morning Alyth Musical Society 11th Coffee Morning AYP 18th Coffee Morning Alyth Parish Church Guild in Airlie
Street Hall at 1000am 25th Coffee Morning 2nd Alyth Brownies 25th Switch On Alyth Christmas Lights DECEMBER 9th Coffee Morning Alyth Christmas Lights
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE NEW ALYTH ROAD ALYTH PH11 8EQ
Website wwwalythhealthcentrescotnhsuk
Main Health Centre Number 01828 632317
Community Nurse 01828 632425 Health Visitor 01828 633954 After Hours (NHS24) 111
Daily Opening Hours - Monday to Friday 8am-6pm
Late surgeries by appointment TuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday - 5pm to 6pm
Extended hours one night per week by appointment Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday in rotation-till 615pm
Extended hours morning by appointment Fridays 7am - 8am
Blood Clinic by appointment - MondayThursday - 830-930am
Airlie Street Hall (contact-Shona Milne) 01828 633219
Alyth Town Hall Sandy McCurdy Secretary Jean Coleman
01828 632744 01828 958239
Ogilvie Rooms (contact Tina Tripney) 01828 632717
Police Station 101
Hydro-Electric Emergencies 0800 300 999
Scottish Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999
Scottish Water 0845 601 8855
Alyth Health Centre 01828 632 317
Alyth Primary School 01250 871 370
Blairgowrie High School 01250 871 200
NHS 24mdashnew 24 hour health service 111
Anti-social Behaviour Team 01738 476 173
Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Advisor 01738 562 358
Alyth Dental Care 01828 633313
Samaritan CarsmdashBilly amp Liz Gordon 01828 633554
Dog Fouling amp StraysmdashPerth amp Kinross Council 01738 476476
If you offer an emergency or breakdown service send the Voice your details
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For Free Estimates Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784
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For a professional finish call 01828 632571 07762077839
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Call or email for advice and estimates
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wwwGADavidsonJoinerscouk
Find us on Facebook
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1 Wonderful 3 Comprehend 7 Occurrence 8 Hugged 9 Noisy 11 Magnificent 14 Faith 17 Connect 21 Viewpoint 22 Worldwide
Across
2 Required 4 Lately 5 Escort 6 variety 10 Died 12 Rare 13 Inspiring 15 Event 16 Sea 18 Lacking 19 Liked
Down
Answers on Page 15
THANK YOU Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club would like to give a huge Thank You to the following businesses for sponsoring our annual Open Tournament Without their continued support this Tournament would not be the great success it was
GA Davidson Joiners Allan Strachan Fencing
Central Garage JB Corrie
Land amp Building Services Blairgowrie Bedding Centre
Mike Simpson Plumbing Kitty Woof
Classic Restoration Marshall Construction
Co-Ann Airlie Street Bar
EXERCISE FOR THE OVER 60rsquos
Join a friendly class Airlie Street Hall Mondays 950 for 10 am start
pound2 per session + pound3 annual sub Free taster session
6
Established 1980
Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved
Stewart MacDonald 8 Cambridge Street Alyth PH11 8AW
Telephone 01828 632 995
ASoutar Woodburning And
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TEL01575 572875 E A-SoutarLIVEcouk
Services Include Dry Appliance Installation Flexible Liners Installed
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Services For More Information donrsquot
hesitate to call Estimates Given
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59 Airlie Street Alyth
Tel 632097
Open Tues - Sat
Gift Vouchers Available
THE ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR
NEW TEL 01828 634165
Telephone Orders Welcome
See full menu instore
Opening Hours
Mon - Thurs 430pm - 930pm
Fri - Sat 430pm - 10pm
Sunday 430pm - 900pm
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1st Class Tradesmen
20 years + experience
D Fotheringham 07912565962 or 01828 634102
Check out our work on
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Pitnacree Street Alyth Perthshire
Phone 01828 633293 Mobile 07885 316689 Fax 01828 632529
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Email charlesclassicrestorationscouk wwwclassicrestorationscouk
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7
SCOUTS When appearing in front of a job interview an applicant was asked about teamwork ldquoWell he replied itrsquos a bit like a flock of flying geese their flight is much easier if they stick together They use up 28 less energy flying in a V shaperdquo Later on he was asked about leading the team ldquo Its like the flock of geese Irsquom quite prepared to take the lead if the need arises but I am equally happy to be honking away at the backrdquo Thanks to EK for this story The moral of this story became apparent over the weekend 15-17 Sept when Fiona Tasker Claire Gordon amp Graham Arnold took the Cubs over to Lochgoilhead Kenny Moyes amp Mark Kimber took the Scouts over to Dunkeld with Norman West amp Cath Jackson plus committee member amp helpers running the coffee morning We had such a good turnout of parents amp helpers at the Coffee Morning that I was despatched early over to Dalguise ( Honk Honk) Upon my arrival at camp everything was completely under control and my first task was to line up with the others for lunch ( Honk Honk) The Coffee Morning made an astounding pound1000 a figure we have never approached before ( Honk Honk) The Cubs had a fabulous time at the water activity centre (Honk Honk) The Scouts weekend was fun with activities and challenges to suit everyone in the group which Kenny amp Mark had completely under control ( Honk Honk) Aye itrsquos a hard life My sincere thanks to absolutely everyone who took part in any way over this weekend We achieved amazing goals which could not have been achieved without the splendid efforts of all involved Well Done and Thank You Meanwhile back at the ranch the Scouts have been carrying out survival skills Our cunning plan was to build bivouacs and sleep the night This would have to be done quickly and efficiently to allow for the dwindling daylight at our disposal Quick and efficient is not one of our redeeming features but we do try Our plans were further thwarted with the weather forecast predicting heavy rain throughout the night With visions of getting washed out in the wee sma hoors we decided that discretion was the better part of valour and even more cunningly built the bivies inside the Scout Hut It was an intriguing variety of structures that developed Quite how they would have coped with a moderate breeze never mind a light drizzle is highly debatable but sleep the night we did With bacon rolls to set us on our way we successfully completed the mission by 1000am And by this time dear reader you will probably have guessed that not a drop of rain fell all night Canrsquot win them all Ron Kirkpatrick
8
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Plan - Design - Build - Maintain W O O D L A N D amp G A R D E N
A l y t h 0 7 5 8 0 7 7 8 7 0 0 c l i v e c o m m u n i t y t r e e c y c l e c o u k
Garden design construction amp maintenance tree surgery woodland management bespoke garden
features signs and furniture
Sparkles Cleaning Service
Domestic and Commercial
Blairgowrie
Call Anne 07835030533
J B BUICK BUILDER Local Builder since 1975
bull All general building work
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bull Extensions
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Call now for free estimate Tel 01828632661 mob 07540926699
Or email me at jimmybuickyahoocouk
THE SINGING KETTLE
14 Airlie Street Alyth
CAFEacute amp TEA ROOM Fully licensed
Morning coffees Light lunches
Afternoon teas Home baking
Selection of wines and spirits
Opening times Monday to Saturday
9am to 5pm
T 01828 958 050
WErsquoVE MOVED
W Bruce Decorators Alyth
New Address 5 Glenree
Alyth PH11 8EA
01828 633180
9
Thrifty One From the Community for the Community
Opening times 10ammdash4pm Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Phone Anne 07592 338449(speak or leave a message) Facebook message on our page Thrifty One
Email thriftyone1outlookcom
For those of you who use social media you can find us as Thrifty One Please like amp share us with your friends The more folk who know about us the more funds we can raise Thanks
A big hello to all the readers of our fabulous local Voice keeping us all up to date with what is going on in and around Alyth If you were to give the Alyth Voice to someone who had never been to the town I am positive they would guess it to be a much bigger community than we actually are we always seem to punch above our weight Thrifty One is a good example Thank you for all the generous donations and support If you have never given the shop a visit or not been in for a while please come and see what we are all about I love it when people are truly amazed at our selection of quality goods it can be very eclectic which just makes it even more interesting We have been saving a few things for fancy dress if yoursquore looking for something come in and see what we have to inspire your inner super hero or Marilyn Monroe even if you dont have a fancy dress party to go
to We recently had a very successful revamp of DVD books vinyl cd department and it got a big thumbs up from all our customers and by the time this edition of the Voice is out we will hopefully have had another little sort out With the winter nights coming our way we have a great selection of books jigsaw puzzles (which someone very kindly checks for us) music and DVDs We will be selling the DVDs at 50p just supply the popcorn and thats a cheap night in Which leads me nicely into the donation this time round as it is going to Alyth Film Club another great example of all that goes on in Alyth
So to steal a line from a certain Porky Pig Thats all folks
10
AIRLIE GARAGE ALYTH
Telephone 01828 633363
Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs
Welding amp Steam Cleaning
Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration
All Jobs Considered
Free Estimates Tyres at competitive prices
Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service
Quality Used Cars For Sale Open 9 am lsquotil late
KEEP CALM AND
SHINE ON
SCOTTrsquoS MOBILE CAR VALET
Mini Valets from pound35
Full Valets from pound50
Full interior valets from pound35
Full exterior valets from pound35
Tel 07715039215 01828 650728
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BOWEN THERAPY 01250 870235 OR 0797 1141744 wwwutopiamobiletherapycom
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CHRISTINES BEAUTY TREATMENTS
Call anytime for more information
Tel- 01828 640662 Mob 07902009177
Christine Churches
ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN
Handy Hubby 2 Hire
GORDON M KIDD
From Curtain Poles Shelving Satellite TV Phones Flat Pack Assembly to Hard
Landscaping and much more
4 St Andrew St Alyth PH11 8AT
gordonhandyhubby2hirecom
T 01828 633998
M 07933 705476
Graphic Design Studio - Alyth
07854493805
wwwpeapodstudioscouk
Logo-Branding Flyers Social Media Stationary Posters Email Setup Business Cards Signage Advertising Templates Website Marketing Brochures Domain Names Banners
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NHS and Private Prescriptions
Medicine Compliance Aids
Long Term Medication Support
Minor Ailment Service
Smoking Cessation Service
Health Care Advice
Prescription Collection Service
9 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AH 01828 632302
Advertise your
HERE
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
Ron Dickens
Woodcarving Classes
Weekly classes offered locally with award-winning wildlife woodcarver Ron Dickens
ldquoA Bird in a Dayrdquo taster sessions also available
Studio Open 2nd Sept- 10th Sept 10am-5pm each day
For further information call 01828 633924 or see
wwwrondickenscouk
rondickens015btinternetcom
DRESSMAKING amp
CLOTHING ALTERATIONS
to Professional Standards
Alyth based
Call Mariya
07707 877319 for a quote
No job too big or too small
11
ALYTH FILM CLUB
Next Showing at the Ogilvy Rooms
Sunday 15th October 2017 730pm Their Finest 12A Starring Gemma Arterton and Sam Clafin with Bill Nighy The year is 1940 London With the nation bowed down by war the British ministry turns to propaganda films to boost morale at home Realizing their films could use a womans touch the ministry hires Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton) as a scriptwriter in charge of writing the female dialogue Although her artist husband looks down on her job Catrins natural flair quickly gets her noticed by cynical witty lead scriptwriter Buckley (Sam Claflin) Catrin and Buckley set out to make an epic feature film based on the Dunkirk rescue starring the gloriously vain former matinee idol Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy) As bombs are dropping all around them Catrin Buckley and their colorful cast and crew work furiously to make a film that will warm the hearts of the nation Doors Open 700pm for Refreshments Donations welcome
The Alyth Coffee Cycle The Alyth Coffee Cycle has been going since April this year and has a small diverse and friendly following including some French visitors We usually cycle between 15 and 25 miles and decide on the day where to go in search of coffee and cake We have made it to Coupar Angus Glamis Eassie Kirriemuir Peel Farm and of course Meigle Mostly the weather has been kind to us and we intend to keep going through autumn and beyond So if you are interested but havenrsquot yet made it itrsquos not too late Find us on Facebook ndash The Alyth Coffee Cycle or text me (Pat) 07583297408
12
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Treatment in the comfort of your
own home for
bull Nail Cutting
bull Callusrsquo or Corns
bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot
bull In-growing Toenails
For all your Foot-care requirements contact
Madeleine McIntosh SAC Dip FHPT FHPP
Registered Foot-health Practitioner 01250 872005 or
mob 07904 382840
Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766 07809 387893
Commercial Cleaning Domestic Cleaning
Holiday Cottage Cleaning One Off Cleaning
New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning
Office Cleaning
The Bothy 16 Keillor Steading By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9FT
IampD Insurance Services Your local Insurance Experts can save you money
Whether it be Motor Home or Commercial we have the right policy to fit your needs at the right price and be there
when you need us most Come and speak with Wilma Iain or Dawn
The Friendly Faces of Insurance
Your local broker serving your local community
16 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633000 Email Iainianddinsurancecouk
DUNCAN ROSS
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
FOR RELIABLE QUALITY amp
FULLY INSURED
GARDENING SERVICES
lsquoPHONE FOR A QUOTE`
TEL 01828 633392
Mobile 077 1072 1923
075 2652 3773
THE RIVERSIDE FOOT CLINIC KIRSTY KNOTT amp LAURA CHANDLOR
BSc (Hons) HPC Registered Podiatrists
For all your foot care needs OPEN MONDAY ndashSATURDAY
900am-500 pm Thursdays 900 am -100 pm
Evening and home visits by appointment 36 Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ
01250 876057
JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for Perthshire North is here to help you
You can contact John at 17-19 Leslie Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AH
Tel 01250 876576 email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk
Johnston Groundworks
Concrete Specialist experienced in Slabbing Block Paving amp
Driveway Projects Drainage amp Foundation
Works Decking Fencing amp Garden Reforming FREE ESTIMATES
Call Douglas Johnston on 01575 560248 by Alyth
07834518524 Johnstongworksbtinternetcom
Howersquos Carpets amp Interiors Established 1871
We sell carpets vinyl curtains and blinds
Come in for professional advice and browse through our large selection of samples available to
take home
We measure supply and fit
To get your FREE quotation call 01250 872361
Or e-mail shopjjhowecouk FREE UNDERLAY WITH ALL HESSIAN BACKED CARPETS
Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa
Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health
Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy
Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more
For more information or to book an appointment
Tel 01828 632141
Hodge Solicitors LLP
Employment Law
01250 874441
28 Wellmeadow Blairgowrie
13
Serendipity Salon
22 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF
Full range of Beauty Holistic and Energy Therapies
Facial Treatments Eye amp Lash Treatments
Manicures Pedicures Gel Polish Acrylics
Paraffin Wax Treatments Spray Tans
Aromatherapy Thai Style Swedish Indian Head Massage
Hopi Ear Candles Reiki Kinesiology
Call any time for more information or pop in for a chat and pick up a brochure
Carolyn is a consultant for Nealrsquos Yard Remedies Organic and uses their fabulous organic products within the treatments she offers or can do pamper parties in your own home
Salon Opening times Mon 2 ndash 6 Wed 230 ndash 9 ThuFri 1030 ndash 6 Sat 10 - 4
Appointments available outwith these times if required just call
Carolyn on 07934 661602 or Lynn on 07399 408046
We look forward to meeting you
Alyth Musical Society
THE DEADWOOD STAGE is Coming to Alyth
Alyth Musical Society is looking for willing cowboys and girls to assist with their 70th anniversary production of ldquoCalamity Janerdquo which will run from 17th ndash 21st April 2018 So if yoursquove always had a secret love to sing dance or help in a technical way donrsquot keep it under your hat We are seeking men and a
womanrsquos touch to help us put on a fantastic show You can-can come along to the Ogilvie Rooms for our first
rehearsal on Monday 16th of October at 730pm We would love you dearly if you did
Other dates for your diary are a Coffee Morning on 4th
November at the Airlie Street Hall and a Carol Concert
straight after the Christmas lights switch on 25th November
Hope to see you all there
BADMINTON CLUB New Season 2017-2018 After the successful ldquolaunchrdquo of this club last year we held our first session this year on Thursday 14th September If you enjoy the game please come and join us
THURSDAYS 8-9PM
LIVE ACTIVE BLAIRGOWRIE BLAIRGOWRIE RECREATIONAL CENTRE
For more info on this informal friendly club please Contact 01828 633184 or macdougasgmailcom
We look forward to seeing the return of those already listed with us and saying hello to anyone new
Depending on the uptake we may look to hiring an extra court to accommodate any keen young 2nd year
Secondary upwards
If you read this Thank You If you show us some interest Great
If we see you on court Fantastic
14
MAILINGS
Our continued challenge to ensure the future of a free Alyth Voice has led to implementing a charge for postal Voices An annual charge will apply to all UK addresses for posting Overseas addresses will be quoted individually This charge includes the cost of producing the Voice To get your Voice by post Email deliveryalythvoicecouk
We have many members linked to the Voice Facebook page with 1000s more viewing the page every week Have you visited yet Remember you donrsquot need to join Facebook just follow the link on the Voice website The main advantage of having a Facebook presence is the real-time ability to circulate information instantly Itrsquos worth a look
httpswwwfacebookcompagesAlyth-Voice
DONATIONS Thank you to everyone who has donated recently to the Voice It is much appreciated and helps ensure the Voice remains free to every household There are 4 ways to donate 1 Collection Tins in shops 2 HandedPosted to our Treasurer 3 Online at wwwalythvoicecouk using the
secure PayPal system
4 Go direct to httpswwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
Please support your Voice today
Alyth Parish Church
Morning Service at 11am every Sunday Evening Service at 600pm on First Sunday of each month (Note Special Dates below)
~~~ Primary and Senior Sunday School
Meet at 11am each Sunday during normal School Terms
New recruits are always most welcome (Primary caters for children aged between 3
and 7 years Senior caters for children between 8 and 12 years) (A Cregraveche is
available for children under three) For any special arrangements please contact
Sunday School staff
~~~
PRAYER GROUP The Prayer Group meets most Thursdays in the Burnside Court Lounge at 1030am Everyone
is most Welcome (This is an informal and very friendly meeting ndash why not join us)
~~~
THE GUILD (Meetings held in the Lower Hall at 2pm)
5th OctmdashTravel Films to make you go by Ken
amp Jean McRonald 2nd NovmdashSeemas Childrenrsquos home in India by
Avril Duncan 18th NovmdashCoffee Morning Airlie St Hall at
10am ~~~
THE CHURCH CHOIR The Choir meet for practice in the Church at
645pm on every Friday ~~~
SPECIAL DATES 1st OctmdashService of Holy Communion at 11am
and 230pm Thanksgiving Service at 6pm
8th OctmdashDuring the morning service there will be a dedication of the Cateran Cushion
20th Octndash Evening of entertainment by lsquoAngus Strathspey and Reelrsquo with Davina Farquharson
In aid of the Church Dry Rot Fund Tickets of pound5 are available at Lunans or at the Church
12th Nov-Remembrance Sunday Meeting at
the Church at 1045am March to the Memorial at conclusion of this service
During the maintenance of the Main Church
most of the Church services will be held within the Airlie Street Hallmdashunless specifically
notified otherwise wwwalythparishchurchorguk
wwwfacebookcomAlythFHP
ALL ARE WELCOME
Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband
Tel 01250 874 583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom
Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg
OCTOBER
1st 11am Book of Common Prayer Communion 8th 11am Harvest Festival Sung Eucharist 22nd 11am Sung Eucharist 29th 1030am Joint Service at St Catherinersquos
Blairgowrie
ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SERVICES
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sundays 930am
St Luans Alexandra St
Alyth
Saturday Vigil 630pm and Sundays 1100am St Stephens Bank St Blairgowrie
Due to the temporary closure of St Maryrsquos Coupar Angus and building works in
St Stephenrsquos Blairgowrie please check website wwwststephensblaircouk for venue
or telephone 01250 872171 to speak to the Parish Priest
Alyth Parish Church ndash Flower Group
After each Sunday Morning service the beautiful arrangements of Flowers that have adorned the Church are distributed to Families who have been recently bereaved to those who are sick in Hospital or in their own Home and to anyone else considered to be in need of some comfort This service is provided by a group of dedicated people who give of their time every Sunday If you wish to help this group in any way please contact Mrs Dorothy Anderson on 01828 632 151 Your help will both valued and much appreciated by many
NOTICES
SOFT TENNIS
Every Wednesday Morning
1030 ndash 1130 Airlie Street Hall
only pound100 per session
Never played before
Come and have a FREE trial session
Spare racquets available
Just turn up
Or ring Pat K (633400) or Pat J (632042)
for more information
We have been approached by members of the public in Alyth with a view to having the council contact details made available in the
NEW COMMUNICANTS
If you would like to become a member of Alyth Parish Church please contact the
Rev Mike Erskine on 01828 632 238 or email
ministeralythparishchurchorguk
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Alyth Literary Society
The 201718 season of the Alyth Literary Society commences on 3rd October 2017 All meetings take place in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth and begin at 730pm (unless otherwise stated) The annual membership fee is pound8 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 A warm welcome will be extended to anyone wishing to join the Society or to attend individual meetings
Syllabus 2017 ndash 2018
3rd October 2017 Eric Summers Kirriemuir Churchill Connections Illustrated 17th October 2017 Dakers Fleming Forgan Fife Hill Of Tarvit Illustrated 7th November 2017 Norman Atkinson Angus Pictish Stones Illustrated 21st November 2017 Murray Brown Broughty Ferry RNLI Broughty Ferry Illustrated 5th December 2017 Hugh Salvesen formerly Alyth John Muir Trust Illustrated 16th January 2018 The History of the Alyth Show Members of Show Committeee 6th February 2018 Annual General Meeting 7pm 20th February 2018 Mr amp Mrs Joy Kilry Travels in Ecuador and the Galapagos Illustrated 6th March 2018 Judith Napier Inverurie The Suitcase Archive Researching an Assynt Crofter Illustrated 20th March 2018 Annual Supper at the Strathmore Golf Centre 600pm for 630pm Guest speaker Sir Ian Grant Alyth
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Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch amp
Socialising Club
THANK YOU
to all who contributed to the success of our recent Coffee Morning at which
more than pound700 was raised
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Donrsquot have access to email
Itrsquos FREE in the
Airlie Street Library
Royal Bank Of Scotland
MOBILE BANK Tuesday - 1010am to 1140am Town Square Thursday - 2pm to 330pm Town Square
Alyth Christmas Lights 200 Club
August Draw
(with thanks to Garry at Airlie Garage)
1st - pound50 - 86 - Mr R Price 2nd - pound30 - 14 - Mrs P Luscombe 3rd - pound20 - 87 - Miss J Menzies
mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
Glenisla SWRI
meet in Glenisla Community Hall 730pm Contact Mrs Hilary Lawrence (president) 01828 633112
or Kathleen Davidson (secretary) 01575 582205
New Members Welcome
Thursday 12th October 2017 730pm Demonstration amp Tasting with Wiltshire Foods
Thursday 9th November 730pm Cyrstal Hand Reflexology amp Fully Clothed Back Massage
With Linda Sinclair and Sheelagh Cameron
Membership pound2000 Visitors pound300
Glenisla Church (SCIO) Charity number SCO44459
There are monthly Songs of Praise evenings held at Glenisla Church 1st Sunday of the month start time 630 with a cup of tea with cake biscuits to follow Open to everyone We have had some fascinating guests so far ndash starting with Sandy Ingram and members of the Angus Strathspey Reel Society Deirdre McVean a speaker form Guide Dogs for the Blind and Bob Alexander with his guest Linda Swankie who told us about her volunteer work with the Vine Trust The next dates will be as follows 1st October ndash John Howie soloist and accompanied by Organist Luke Newman 5th November ndash Remembrance Service led by David McMicking 3rd December ndashRoger Klegg and the Strathmore Singers 24th December ndash Watchnight Service ndash 1130pm
Contact details Philippa Gammell Chairman Glenisla Church SCIO Alrick Glenisla PH11 8PJ Sally Colville Secretary Glenisla Church SCIO Eastmill House Glenisla PH11 8PG
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP AYP are supporting Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club to form a junior section of bowlers We will have coaching sessions every Thursday 330pm - 430pm in term time with the aim of working towards competitive matches between pupils of Alyth Primary School and Rattray Primary School - this will be supported by Caroline Lawrie Active Schools Co-Ordinator Thanks to a donation by the Alyth Bowling Club quiz team the young people will be supplied with bowls and a club t-shirt They will become full junior members of the club allowing them use of the tennis courts too all for just pound10 If you are interested in getting involved in a sport that can be a hobby for life please come along to one of our sessions at the bowling club If you need more info just see George Annan
THE COFFEE CYCLE
Meet every Wednesday morning
Alyth Square 930am
For a cycle in search of
coffee and cake
All welcome
Destination decided on the day
Interested
Calltext Pat 07583297408
Or just turn up See you there
NOTICES
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
THANK YOU
Alyth Friends of Guiding would
like to thank everyone who
donated helped and supported
our coffee morning on
2nd September which
raised pound855
It is very much appreciated
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STRIDE FOR LIFE ALYTH GROUP
Stride for Life is a walking project providing FREE led walks for individuals in their community The group meets on a Tuesday at 130pm at The Airlie Street Hall Our walks last approximately 45-50 minutes Walking is a great way to keep active and make you feel better We think its much more fun walking in a group and enjoying a good old blether On average we have about twenty walkers so why not come and join us There is no need to book just turn up on the day Peter Robertson 632674 (Walk Leader) Marja Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) Tom Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) John Eggleston 633965 (Walk Leader)
Alyth Art Group We meet on Tuesdays from
10am to 12 noon at the Community Wing of
Alyth Primary School If you would like to join our friendly group
please contact the Secretary ndash Angela Meachen
01828 632532 for more information
Meigle Art Group
The Group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Alyth Scout Hall
10am 12pm
New Members Welcome
Equipment can be provided for starters
Contact 633811 for further details
Ericht Art Club
We are a friendly little club where people of all abilities from beginners to expert painters are made most welcome the main objective is to enjoy your hobby in a fun environment If you would like to find out more please contact Tina Gliddon on 07443338580 or Lesley Garside on 07739463594
Gordon Coutts
Alyth amp District Pipe Band
Alyth amp District Pipe Band are looking for new or experienced members either pipes or
drums
Wednesday night practise in Alyth Town Hall from 6pm
For more information please contact Elaine Sturrock 01828 640312
Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club
(Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)
Tel Audra Webster 01738 473146
New members amp volunteers most welcome
Exercise Group - Mondays 10am in the Airlie Street Hall
Lunch at 1230pm in the Airlie Street Hall (pound250p per person)
Next lunches 16th and 30th October
Would you like a lift to the Lunches Telephone 632023
Strathmore Tots Alyth
Baby and Toddler Group
Whether youre a first time mum or dad or
have a larger family come along to our local friendly group for a cuppa and
a chat with other parents while the wee ones play Grandparents and
Carers also welcome
We meet on Monday mornings in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth from 930am to 1130am (previously held
at the town hall)
pound2 per family this includes a snack for the toddlers and as much tea and
coffee as you can drink
To keep up to date with what we have on and where join our Facebook page ndash Strathmore Tots Alyth
Or for more information call or text
07807591868
NOTICES
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
Is a Collection Point for
USED SPECTACLES for VISION 2020
ldquoThe Right to Sight Projectrdquo
For further information on the project please contact
Pam Robertson
Angus Optix 153-155 East High Street Forfar
Tel 01307 462461
Alyth Badminton Club
The 2017-2018 Season commences on
Tuesday the 5th of September 730pm
in the Airlie Street Hall
New members welcome over 18rsquos only
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21st October Bowling Club
pound10 for a table of 4
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Busy Weeks for 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Nine cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps spent three Wednesday evenings during August on the Young Fire-fighters Course run by the staff of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at Blairgowrie Fire Station During the course the cadets were taught home fire safety how anti-social behaviour affects the Fire Service how breathing apparatus works how to run out hoses and extinguish fires and teamwork This all culminated in the cadets having to run out hoses from a tender and then extinguishing real fires on the training area On Wednesday 30 August at the end of the course the cadets presented a cheque to the instructors to be forwarded to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund as thanks for presenting and running the course along with boxes of sweets for the fire-fighters to take with them on callouts On Sunday 3 September the cadets attended Blairgowrie Highland Games where they helped with the car-parking as well as running a presentation tent telling the public all about the Squadronrsquos activities during the year as well as other activities that are available to members of the Air Training Corps During the opening parade for the Games a party of three cadets had the honour of raising the Games Standard the Scottish Flag and the Canadian National Flag welcoming Canadian visitors to the Games
Any boy or girl aged between 13 and 18 years of age who is interested in joining 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron is invited to
come and meet the cadets and staff any Monday or Wednesday evening between 1900 and 2100 hours at the Joint Cadet
Centre Union Street Blairgowrie
20
DONATE TO THE VOICE Your Alyth Voice as a FREE Newsletter written designed and delivered by local volunteers and depends heavily on precious advertisers and of course on donations from you and our friends across the world Therefore it would make sense to make donating as easy a process as possible This led the Committee to thinking about a secure process that anyone could access and it was decided that PayPal would be the safest and simplest online tool to allow readers the opportunity to donate from their home their phone etc PayPal also allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the PayPal me link shown below
wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
21
HALLOWEEN IN SCOTLAND By Ben Johnson (Historic UK Online)
Robert Burns famous Scottish poet wrote about myths legends and traditions associated with lsquoHalloweenrsquo written in 1785 Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural witches spirits and fire The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (summerrsquos end) The Celtic year was determined by the growing seasons and Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark cold winter The festival symbolised the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead It was believed by the Celts that on the night of 31st October ghosts of the dead would walk again amongst them and large bonfires were lit in each village in order to ward off any evil spirits All house fires were put out and new fires lit from these great bonfires Whilst bonfires to scare away the undead are still lit in some areas of Scotland more usually lsquoneep lanternsrsquo (turnip lanterns) are made by scooping out the insides and cutting through the skin to create eyes nose and mouth A candle is then placed inside to make the lantern These lanterns are also supposed to ward off evil spirits Nowadays thanks to the influence of American culture pumpkins are as common as turnips for lanterns Many traditions Burns mentions in his poem lsquoHalloweenrsquo still persist in Scotland to this day From the second verse Some merry friendly country-folks Together did convene To burn thrir nits anrsquo pou their stocks Anrsquo haud their Hallowersquoen Fursquo blythe that nighthellip As mentioned in the lines above a common Halloween tradition was for an engaged couple to each put a nut on the fire If the nuts burned quietly then the marriage would be happy however if the nuts spat and hissed then the marriage would be stormy Similarly if a girl put two nuts on the fire one for her lover and one for herself and the nuts spat and hissed then this was a bad omen for their future together The plants mentioned in the poem above were the stalks of the kale plant or lsquocastocksrsquo The stalks were pulled out of the ground after dark with onersquos eyes shut The idea was that the length and straightness of the stalk would indicate a future partnerrsquos height and figure Any soil on the stock would indicate wealth Until recently lsquotrick or treatrsquo was unknown in Scotland Instead children dressed up and pretended to be evil spirits and went lsquoguisingrsquo (or lsquogaloshinrsquo) The custom traces back to a time when it was thought that by disguising children in this way they would blend in with the spirits that were aboard that night Children arriving at a house so lsquodisguisedrsquo would receive an offering to ward off evil Today it is expected that the children as well as dressing up also perform a party trickmdasha song or a dance or recite a poem for examplemdashbefore they are offered a treat which could be fruit nuts or more commonly nowadays money or sweets The Witchcraft Act of 1735 contained a clause preventing the consumption of pork and pastry comestibles on Halloween The act was however repealed in the 1950rsquos so it is now legal to also offer pork pies or sausage rolls to children as treats lsquoDookinrsquo for apples is a Halloween party game which involves taking an apple floating in a basin of water without using your hands either by spearing it with a fork held in your teeth or by biting it This is another Halloween tradition with its roots in pagan times The origin of bobbing for apples stems back to the ancient Celts who held apples as sacred In fact you could say that the modern-day Halloween traditions of pumpkin lanterns bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating have their origins in the ancient Celtic traditions The Samhuinn Festival in Edinburgh is an annual event marking the Celtic New Year Presented by Beltane Society the event features a spectacular procession of fire music dancing theatre and fireworks and takes place along Edinburghrsquos famous Royal Mile
22
MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
CRIGHTONS CYCLES
bull New amp Used Cycle Sales
bull Repairs
bull Servicing
bull Parts amp Accessories
Extensive range of bikesmdashfrom trikes and scooters to Electric Bikes
87 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DT
Tel 01250 874447 wwwcrightonscyclescouk
Luxury Self Catering Holiday Cottages
Auchteralyth Alyth PH11 8JT
t 01575 530474
wwwauchteralythsteadingscouk
Dogs amp Cats and their well behaved owners are welcome
Could you feel better
Re-balance your mental physical and emotional wellbeing with Homeopathy
- - - - -
Bio-energy - Silent Counselling
07770 985736
angelahomeopathyperthshirecouk
23
WRVS Books on Wheels
Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
Alyth Library
(for FREE internet access amp advice on tracing your ancestors)
Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY
PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
date 4 6500 Burial records and
headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
ADMISSION FREE
If you know of any services in the town that should be advertised in the Voice please contact the Voice at copyalythvoicecouk If you see anything wrong or out of date in the Voice again please contact us at copyalythvoicecouk Your help is appreciated in ensuring we provide the best town information possible
NOTICES
THE LITTLE GLENNERS PARENT
AND TODDLER GROUP
Every Friday (Term Time) 10am ndash 12pm
Isla Primary School- Community Hall
All Welcome
Find us on Facebook
If you are a local Group
wersquoll print your
information here For Free
HOME HELP WANTED
Home help required for an elderly gentleman in Alyth
Once a week initially but some
flexibility helpful
Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
24
Grangemount Cattery Aberbothrie Alyth
SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS
Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore
PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM THE OWNERS
DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY
Tel 01828 632284
Simon Bogle
LAPTOP amp PC REPAIR SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Broadband Setup New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 600pm Monday to Sunday Covering the Perthshire amp Angus areas of Scotland
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth
Call for appointment
Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on
01828 633 433
Specialised Dementia Care
in a Domestic Setting
DAY CARE
RESPITE CARE
RESIDENTIAL CARE
All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu
Trained Staff to promote independence and choice
wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
M 07961 879239
wwwresoluteitcouk
E inforesoluteitcouk
Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing
your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC
Tired of Call Centres going back to the store
We Offer Home amp Office Visits
(Discount Available for Senior Citizens)
Resolute IT provide a wide range of computer services including Repairs amp Upgrades Virus amp Spyware Removal
Network Solutions amp Broadband Support
Technical Support Services
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
Be in The Alyth Voice
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND
COLLECTION SERVICE
Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably
to anywhere in the UK Over-night and same day service
available We are a fully insured family-run
local enterprise M 07724430770Tel 01821 640606
albalogisticsbtinternetcom
PAPER TRAIL Do you have stories you
would like to share Paper Trail can help you to
record the chapters that matter most through a
bespoke service of interviews and printed copy
Contact lizpapertrail-inkuk
Gift vouchers available
SINGING PIANO
THEORY TUITION
Mrs Valerie Smith (DipMusEd LTCL)
01828 633977
25
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
26
WEE MACHINES (ALYTH)
Victoria Garage
Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
RooferSlater Slate Repairs Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
01828 633053 07761857994
DENNIS MELLOY
Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS and CARDS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp notelets will go to Wisecraft the
mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs Only two needed pound1 each
Phone Listed Number
TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk
C Max
Garden Services Alyth
All aspects undertaken
22 years experience
Grass cutting strimming edge trimming amp
renovation leaf clearing hedge cutting amp
removal topiary weed control chemical
spraying rotovating tree amp shrub planting
tree amp plant pruning and shaping border
maintenance wood fencing amp repairs (all
types) slabbing amp block paving
landscaping turfing amp grass seeding
driveways amp patio power washing
From a tidy up to a regular maintenance
programme to suit your needs
The only call youll ever need to make
for your garden and grounds
maintenance
Tel Day- 07834041298 eve- 01828 633341
wwwcmaxgardenservicescouk
KIRRIEMUIR AERIAL SERVICES
All types of Aerial and satellite Supply Installation and repairs
undertaken Freeview Freesat Sky TV
mounting Multiroom TV points Tidy Job inside and out
guaranteed
For free estimates
Call John Soutar 01575 572875
bull employment law
bull commercial
bull property
bull wills amp executries
bull dispute resolution
bull power of attorney
bull legal advice for Tourism Industry
farah adams ndash solicitor amp notary public ldquoa refreshing approachrdquo
call t 01250 874 485 m 07719 855856 for a free consultation
e-mail farahadams-lawcouk wwwadams-lawcouk
2-6 Market Square Alyth
01828958040
Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
Serving breakfast light bites lunches and delicious cakes
Barista coffee Hot chocolates amp Teas as well as a selection of cold drinks
and milkshakes all available to sit in or take away
Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
SHEAR SUCCESS 12 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
Wednesday 10 - 5 apts available with Zoe
Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1
KEYCHANGE Audio File Transcription
Copy Typing
Research
Typing Services
adminkeychangesolutions
or
Call 07856745489
27
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
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A family run business dedicated to producing high quality produce for local people
Our ranges are frozen to ensure that the freshness and
goodness is locked into the meat
Leitfie Farms Beef Range
Chapelton Farm Pork Range
Bacon Steaks Roasting Joints Sausages and more
Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
wwwoldpiggerycom
The Old Piggery Ltd Leitfie Farms
Alyth PH11 8NZ
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businesses and individuals
bull A friendly and flexible service tailored to suit your needs
bull Evening and weekend meetings to fit around you and your
business
bull Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
bull Free initial consultations to discuss what we can do for you
For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
E mail enquirieskwgaccountancycouk
KWG Accountancy Ltd Fionnadh St Ninians Road
Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
FRIENDLYbullPROFESSIONALbullAPPROACHABLE
J amp J HOWE 30 Reform St Blairgowrie
Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
REMOVALS and STORAGE Complete removal service
Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
AUCTIONS and VALUATIONS We now work with several other auction companys but
still provide
House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
VISIT OUR INTERIOR SHOP We sell and fit carpets cushionfloor blinds and curtains
For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
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Where your smile is important
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ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
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ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
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2
EDITORrsquoS LETTER
We kick off this monthrsquos issue of The Voice with a huge thank you to our fund-raising superstar Sheila Fisher and everyone else involved for the fantastic success of our Coffee Morning back in August Their efforts raised the amazing total of pound101662 in sales plus pound12000 in donations received on the day Sheila has asked us to thank in particular the following for donations of prizes and sale goods Heather Jackson in The Wee Shoppie ndash voucher for a balloon and she let us use her shop for donations Paul Ramsay ndash two nights in a Yurt for two people Margaret Ferguson ndash box of vegetables Pete Marshall via The Buckie ndash large quantity of strawberries Alyth Golf Club via David Barclay ndash round of golf for four Suzanne Milnersquos Cake Creations - pound35 voucher and last but not least The Mystery Lady (sorry we didnrsquot get your name) - a one-litre bottle of Famous Grouse a one-litre bottle of Bacardi and a bottle of wine Sheila also says ldquoThen there is the Alyth Voice Committee and the Sub-Committee of fund-raisers for all their raffle prizes tombola prizes hamper whisky baking and help in setting up and decorating the hall and tables and assistance on the day etcetera ldquoAll my stall helpers and coffee and tea servers ndash too numerous to mention who had to work their socks off the kitchen staff who did their usual fantastic job all the people who handed me donations on the day ndash too numerous to mention individually and I would hate to miss someone out ndash many many thanks Finally the people of Alyth and surrounding areas for their support help on the day huge amounts of donations and all those who attended and spent spent spent ldquoWe received soooo much support - all I can say is a great big thank yourdquo I would add my own congratulations and thanks to Sheila and her team and all the great folk of Alyth who contributed to this success very many thanks and well done Elsewhere itrsquos been sad to see Costcutter on Airlie Street finally closing down - letrsquos hope for some better economic news for the town soon The ldquono waitingrdquo cones along Airlie Street indicate that we can expect traffic for the new windfarm to be coming through Alyth and this monthrsquos update from the Alyth Development Trust indicates that plans are still moving ahead albeit slowly for the town centre regeneration works to start next year The same update also reports that RBS is pressing ahead with plans to sell their former branch on The Square Itrsquos thought the disappearing cash machine will be replaced with a newer one sometime soon but we are waiting for confirmation Hope you enjoy this issue
Kevin Coe Editor
3
~~ DATES FOR YOUR DIARY ~~ Due to the advance notice of these dates please check for changes
OCTOBER 5th Travel Films to make you go by Ken amp Jean McRonald Alyth Parish Church (Lower Hall) at 200pm 7th Coffee Morning Alyth Christmas Lights 14th Coffee Morning Ward 34 Ninewells 16th Lunch (1230pm) Alyth Snr Citizens Lunch amp
Socialising Club 21st Coffee Morning British Legion 28th Coffee Morning Alyth Bowling Club 30th Lunch (1230pm) Alyth Snr Citizens Lunch amp
Socialising Club NOVEMBER 2nd Seemas Childrenrsquos Home in India by Avril Duncan Alyth Parish Church (Lower Hall) at 200pm 4th Coffee Morning Alyth Musical Society 11th Coffee Morning AYP 18th Coffee Morning Alyth Parish Church Guild in Airlie
Street Hall at 1000am 25th Coffee Morning 2nd Alyth Brownies 25th Switch On Alyth Christmas Lights DECEMBER 9th Coffee Morning Alyth Christmas Lights
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ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE NEW ALYTH ROAD ALYTH PH11 8EQ
Website wwwalythhealthcentrescotnhsuk
Main Health Centre Number 01828 632317
Community Nurse 01828 632425 Health Visitor 01828 633954 After Hours (NHS24) 111
Daily Opening Hours - Monday to Friday 8am-6pm
Late surgeries by appointment TuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday - 5pm to 6pm
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Blood Clinic by appointment - MondayThursday - 830-930am
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Alyth Town Hall Sandy McCurdy Secretary Jean Coleman
01828 632744 01828 958239
Ogilvie Rooms (contact Tina Tripney) 01828 632717
Police Station 101
Hydro-Electric Emergencies 0800 300 999
Scottish Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999
Scottish Water 0845 601 8855
Alyth Health Centre 01828 632 317
Alyth Primary School 01250 871 370
Blairgowrie High School 01250 871 200
NHS 24mdashnew 24 hour health service 111
Anti-social Behaviour Team 01738 476 173
Alzheimer Scotland Dementia Advisor 01738 562 358
Alyth Dental Care 01828 633313
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SCOUTS When appearing in front of a job interview an applicant was asked about teamwork ldquoWell he replied itrsquos a bit like a flock of flying geese their flight is much easier if they stick together They use up 28 less energy flying in a V shaperdquo Later on he was asked about leading the team ldquo Its like the flock of geese Irsquom quite prepared to take the lead if the need arises but I am equally happy to be honking away at the backrdquo Thanks to EK for this story The moral of this story became apparent over the weekend 15-17 Sept when Fiona Tasker Claire Gordon amp Graham Arnold took the Cubs over to Lochgoilhead Kenny Moyes amp Mark Kimber took the Scouts over to Dunkeld with Norman West amp Cath Jackson plus committee member amp helpers running the coffee morning We had such a good turnout of parents amp helpers at the Coffee Morning that I was despatched early over to Dalguise ( Honk Honk) Upon my arrival at camp everything was completely under control and my first task was to line up with the others for lunch ( Honk Honk) The Coffee Morning made an astounding pound1000 a figure we have never approached before ( Honk Honk) The Cubs had a fabulous time at the water activity centre (Honk Honk) The Scouts weekend was fun with activities and challenges to suit everyone in the group which Kenny amp Mark had completely under control ( Honk Honk) Aye itrsquos a hard life My sincere thanks to absolutely everyone who took part in any way over this weekend We achieved amazing goals which could not have been achieved without the splendid efforts of all involved Well Done and Thank You Meanwhile back at the ranch the Scouts have been carrying out survival skills Our cunning plan was to build bivouacs and sleep the night This would have to be done quickly and efficiently to allow for the dwindling daylight at our disposal Quick and efficient is not one of our redeeming features but we do try Our plans were further thwarted with the weather forecast predicting heavy rain throughout the night With visions of getting washed out in the wee sma hoors we decided that discretion was the better part of valour and even more cunningly built the bivies inside the Scout Hut It was an intriguing variety of structures that developed Quite how they would have coped with a moderate breeze never mind a light drizzle is highly debatable but sleep the night we did With bacon rolls to set us on our way we successfully completed the mission by 1000am And by this time dear reader you will probably have guessed that not a drop of rain fell all night Canrsquot win them all Ron Kirkpatrick
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Phone Anne 07592 338449(speak or leave a message) Facebook message on our page Thrifty One
Email thriftyone1outlookcom
For those of you who use social media you can find us as Thrifty One Please like amp share us with your friends The more folk who know about us the more funds we can raise Thanks
A big hello to all the readers of our fabulous local Voice keeping us all up to date with what is going on in and around Alyth If you were to give the Alyth Voice to someone who had never been to the town I am positive they would guess it to be a much bigger community than we actually are we always seem to punch above our weight Thrifty One is a good example Thank you for all the generous donations and support If you have never given the shop a visit or not been in for a while please come and see what we are all about I love it when people are truly amazed at our selection of quality goods it can be very eclectic which just makes it even more interesting We have been saving a few things for fancy dress if yoursquore looking for something come in and see what we have to inspire your inner super hero or Marilyn Monroe even if you dont have a fancy dress party to go
to We recently had a very successful revamp of DVD books vinyl cd department and it got a big thumbs up from all our customers and by the time this edition of the Voice is out we will hopefully have had another little sort out With the winter nights coming our way we have a great selection of books jigsaw puzzles (which someone very kindly checks for us) music and DVDs We will be selling the DVDs at 50p just supply the popcorn and thats a cheap night in Which leads me nicely into the donation this time round as it is going to Alyth Film Club another great example of all that goes on in Alyth
So to steal a line from a certain Porky Pig Thats all folks
10
AIRLIE GARAGE ALYTH
Telephone 01828 633363
Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs
Welding amp Steam Cleaning
Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration
All Jobs Considered
Free Estimates Tyres at competitive prices
Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service
Quality Used Cars For Sale Open 9 am lsquotil late
KEEP CALM AND
SHINE ON
SCOTTrsquoS MOBILE CAR VALET
Mini Valets from pound35
Full Valets from pound50
Full interior valets from pound35
Full exterior valets from pound35
Tel 07715039215 01828 650728
UTOPIA MOBILE THERAPY
SPORTS AND REMEDIAL MASSAGE
BOWEN THERAPY 01250 870235 OR 0797 1141744 wwwutopiamobiletherapycom
jacquiutopiamobiletherapycom
CHRISTINES BEAUTY TREATMENTS
Call anytime for more information
Tel- 01828 640662 Mob 07902009177
Christine Churches
ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN
Handy Hubby 2 Hire
GORDON M KIDD
From Curtain Poles Shelving Satellite TV Phones Flat Pack Assembly to Hard
Landscaping and much more
4 St Andrew St Alyth PH11 8AT
gordonhandyhubby2hirecom
T 01828 633998
M 07933 705476
Graphic Design Studio - Alyth
07854493805
wwwpeapodstudioscouk
Logo-Branding Flyers Social Media Stationary Posters Email Setup Business Cards Signage Advertising Templates Website Marketing Brochures Domain Names Banners
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
NHS and Private Prescriptions
Medicine Compliance Aids
Long Term Medication Support
Minor Ailment Service
Smoking Cessation Service
Health Care Advice
Prescription Collection Service
9 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AH 01828 632302
Advertise your
HERE
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
Ron Dickens
Woodcarving Classes
Weekly classes offered locally with award-winning wildlife woodcarver Ron Dickens
ldquoA Bird in a Dayrdquo taster sessions also available
Studio Open 2nd Sept- 10th Sept 10am-5pm each day
For further information call 01828 633924 or see
wwwrondickenscouk
rondickens015btinternetcom
DRESSMAKING amp
CLOTHING ALTERATIONS
to Professional Standards
Alyth based
Call Mariya
07707 877319 for a quote
No job too big or too small
11
ALYTH FILM CLUB
Next Showing at the Ogilvy Rooms
Sunday 15th October 2017 730pm Their Finest 12A Starring Gemma Arterton and Sam Clafin with Bill Nighy The year is 1940 London With the nation bowed down by war the British ministry turns to propaganda films to boost morale at home Realizing their films could use a womans touch the ministry hires Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton) as a scriptwriter in charge of writing the female dialogue Although her artist husband looks down on her job Catrins natural flair quickly gets her noticed by cynical witty lead scriptwriter Buckley (Sam Claflin) Catrin and Buckley set out to make an epic feature film based on the Dunkirk rescue starring the gloriously vain former matinee idol Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy) As bombs are dropping all around them Catrin Buckley and their colorful cast and crew work furiously to make a film that will warm the hearts of the nation Doors Open 700pm for Refreshments Donations welcome
The Alyth Coffee Cycle The Alyth Coffee Cycle has been going since April this year and has a small diverse and friendly following including some French visitors We usually cycle between 15 and 25 miles and decide on the day where to go in search of coffee and cake We have made it to Coupar Angus Glamis Eassie Kirriemuir Peel Farm and of course Meigle Mostly the weather has been kind to us and we intend to keep going through autumn and beyond So if you are interested but havenrsquot yet made it itrsquos not too late Find us on Facebook ndash The Alyth Coffee Cycle or text me (Pat) 07583297408
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Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Treatment in the comfort of your
own home for
bull Nail Cutting
bull Callusrsquo or Corns
bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot
bull In-growing Toenails
For all your Foot-care requirements contact
Madeleine McIntosh SAC Dip FHPT FHPP
Registered Foot-health Practitioner 01250 872005 or
mob 07904 382840
Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766 07809 387893
Commercial Cleaning Domestic Cleaning
Holiday Cottage Cleaning One Off Cleaning
New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning
Office Cleaning
The Bothy 16 Keillor Steading By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9FT
IampD Insurance Services Your local Insurance Experts can save you money
Whether it be Motor Home or Commercial we have the right policy to fit your needs at the right price and be there
when you need us most Come and speak with Wilma Iain or Dawn
The Friendly Faces of Insurance
Your local broker serving your local community
16 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633000 Email Iainianddinsurancecouk
DUNCAN ROSS
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
FOR RELIABLE QUALITY amp
FULLY INSURED
GARDENING SERVICES
lsquoPHONE FOR A QUOTE`
TEL 01828 633392
Mobile 077 1072 1923
075 2652 3773
THE RIVERSIDE FOOT CLINIC KIRSTY KNOTT amp LAURA CHANDLOR
BSc (Hons) HPC Registered Podiatrists
For all your foot care needs OPEN MONDAY ndashSATURDAY
900am-500 pm Thursdays 900 am -100 pm
Evening and home visits by appointment 36 Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ
01250 876057
JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for Perthshire North is here to help you
You can contact John at 17-19 Leslie Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AH
Tel 01250 876576 email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk
Johnston Groundworks
Concrete Specialist experienced in Slabbing Block Paving amp
Driveway Projects Drainage amp Foundation
Works Decking Fencing amp Garden Reforming FREE ESTIMATES
Call Douglas Johnston on 01575 560248 by Alyth
07834518524 Johnstongworksbtinternetcom
Howersquos Carpets amp Interiors Established 1871
We sell carpets vinyl curtains and blinds
Come in for professional advice and browse through our large selection of samples available to
take home
We measure supply and fit
To get your FREE quotation call 01250 872361
Or e-mail shopjjhowecouk FREE UNDERLAY WITH ALL HESSIAN BACKED CARPETS
Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa
Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health
Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy
Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more
For more information or to book an appointment
Tel 01828 632141
Hodge Solicitors LLP
Employment Law
01250 874441
28 Wellmeadow Blairgowrie
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Serendipity Salon
22 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF
Full range of Beauty Holistic and Energy Therapies
Facial Treatments Eye amp Lash Treatments
Manicures Pedicures Gel Polish Acrylics
Paraffin Wax Treatments Spray Tans
Aromatherapy Thai Style Swedish Indian Head Massage
Hopi Ear Candles Reiki Kinesiology
Call any time for more information or pop in for a chat and pick up a brochure
Carolyn is a consultant for Nealrsquos Yard Remedies Organic and uses their fabulous organic products within the treatments she offers or can do pamper parties in your own home
Salon Opening times Mon 2 ndash 6 Wed 230 ndash 9 ThuFri 1030 ndash 6 Sat 10 - 4
Appointments available outwith these times if required just call
Carolyn on 07934 661602 or Lynn on 07399 408046
We look forward to meeting you
Alyth Musical Society
THE DEADWOOD STAGE is Coming to Alyth
Alyth Musical Society is looking for willing cowboys and girls to assist with their 70th anniversary production of ldquoCalamity Janerdquo which will run from 17th ndash 21st April 2018 So if yoursquove always had a secret love to sing dance or help in a technical way donrsquot keep it under your hat We are seeking men and a
womanrsquos touch to help us put on a fantastic show You can-can come along to the Ogilvie Rooms for our first
rehearsal on Monday 16th of October at 730pm We would love you dearly if you did
Other dates for your diary are a Coffee Morning on 4th
November at the Airlie Street Hall and a Carol Concert
straight after the Christmas lights switch on 25th November
Hope to see you all there
BADMINTON CLUB New Season 2017-2018 After the successful ldquolaunchrdquo of this club last year we held our first session this year on Thursday 14th September If you enjoy the game please come and join us
THURSDAYS 8-9PM
LIVE ACTIVE BLAIRGOWRIE BLAIRGOWRIE RECREATIONAL CENTRE
For more info on this informal friendly club please Contact 01828 633184 or macdougasgmailcom
We look forward to seeing the return of those already listed with us and saying hello to anyone new
Depending on the uptake we may look to hiring an extra court to accommodate any keen young 2nd year
Secondary upwards
If you read this Thank You If you show us some interest Great
If we see you on court Fantastic
14
MAILINGS
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We have many members linked to the Voice Facebook page with 1000s more viewing the page every week Have you visited yet Remember you donrsquot need to join Facebook just follow the link on the Voice website The main advantage of having a Facebook presence is the real-time ability to circulate information instantly Itrsquos worth a look
httpswwwfacebookcompagesAlyth-Voice
DONATIONS Thank you to everyone who has donated recently to the Voice It is much appreciated and helps ensure the Voice remains free to every household There are 4 ways to donate 1 Collection Tins in shops 2 HandedPosted to our Treasurer 3 Online at wwwalythvoicecouk using the
secure PayPal system
4 Go direct to httpswwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
Please support your Voice today
Alyth Parish Church
Morning Service at 11am every Sunday Evening Service at 600pm on First Sunday of each month (Note Special Dates below)
~~~ Primary and Senior Sunday School
Meet at 11am each Sunday during normal School Terms
New recruits are always most welcome (Primary caters for children aged between 3
and 7 years Senior caters for children between 8 and 12 years) (A Cregraveche is
available for children under three) For any special arrangements please contact
Sunday School staff
~~~
PRAYER GROUP The Prayer Group meets most Thursdays in the Burnside Court Lounge at 1030am Everyone
is most Welcome (This is an informal and very friendly meeting ndash why not join us)
~~~
THE GUILD (Meetings held in the Lower Hall at 2pm)
5th OctmdashTravel Films to make you go by Ken
amp Jean McRonald 2nd NovmdashSeemas Childrenrsquos home in India by
Avril Duncan 18th NovmdashCoffee Morning Airlie St Hall at
10am ~~~
THE CHURCH CHOIR The Choir meet for practice in the Church at
645pm on every Friday ~~~
SPECIAL DATES 1st OctmdashService of Holy Communion at 11am
and 230pm Thanksgiving Service at 6pm
8th OctmdashDuring the morning service there will be a dedication of the Cateran Cushion
20th Octndash Evening of entertainment by lsquoAngus Strathspey and Reelrsquo with Davina Farquharson
In aid of the Church Dry Rot Fund Tickets of pound5 are available at Lunans or at the Church
12th Nov-Remembrance Sunday Meeting at
the Church at 1045am March to the Memorial at conclusion of this service
During the maintenance of the Main Church
most of the Church services will be held within the Airlie Street Hallmdashunless specifically
notified otherwise wwwalythparishchurchorguk
wwwfacebookcomAlythFHP
ALL ARE WELCOME
Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband
Tel 01250 874 583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom
Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg
OCTOBER
1st 11am Book of Common Prayer Communion 8th 11am Harvest Festival Sung Eucharist 22nd 11am Sung Eucharist 29th 1030am Joint Service at St Catherinersquos
Blairgowrie
ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SERVICES
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sundays 930am
St Luans Alexandra St
Alyth
Saturday Vigil 630pm and Sundays 1100am St Stephens Bank St Blairgowrie
Due to the temporary closure of St Maryrsquos Coupar Angus and building works in
St Stephenrsquos Blairgowrie please check website wwwststephensblaircouk for venue
or telephone 01250 872171 to speak to the Parish Priest
Alyth Parish Church ndash Flower Group
After each Sunday Morning service the beautiful arrangements of Flowers that have adorned the Church are distributed to Families who have been recently bereaved to those who are sick in Hospital or in their own Home and to anyone else considered to be in need of some comfort This service is provided by a group of dedicated people who give of their time every Sunday If you wish to help this group in any way please contact Mrs Dorothy Anderson on 01828 632 151 Your help will both valued and much appreciated by many
NOTICES
SOFT TENNIS
Every Wednesday Morning
1030 ndash 1130 Airlie Street Hall
only pound100 per session
Never played before
Come and have a FREE trial session
Spare racquets available
Just turn up
Or ring Pat K (633400) or Pat J (632042)
for more information
We have been approached by members of the public in Alyth with a view to having the council contact details made available in the
NEW COMMUNICANTS
If you would like to become a member of Alyth Parish Church please contact the
Rev Mike Erskine on 01828 632 238 or email
ministeralythparishchurchorguk
15
Alyth Literary Society
The 201718 season of the Alyth Literary Society commences on 3rd October 2017 All meetings take place in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth and begin at 730pm (unless otherwise stated) The annual membership fee is pound8 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 A warm welcome will be extended to anyone wishing to join the Society or to attend individual meetings
Syllabus 2017 ndash 2018
3rd October 2017 Eric Summers Kirriemuir Churchill Connections Illustrated 17th October 2017 Dakers Fleming Forgan Fife Hill Of Tarvit Illustrated 7th November 2017 Norman Atkinson Angus Pictish Stones Illustrated 21st November 2017 Murray Brown Broughty Ferry RNLI Broughty Ferry Illustrated 5th December 2017 Hugh Salvesen formerly Alyth John Muir Trust Illustrated 16th January 2018 The History of the Alyth Show Members of Show Committeee 6th February 2018 Annual General Meeting 7pm 20th February 2018 Mr amp Mrs Joy Kilry Travels in Ecuador and the Galapagos Illustrated 6th March 2018 Judith Napier Inverurie The Suitcase Archive Researching an Assynt Crofter Illustrated 20th March 2018 Annual Supper at the Strathmore Golf Centre 600pm for 630pm Guest speaker Sir Ian Grant Alyth
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Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch amp
Socialising Club
THANK YOU
to all who contributed to the success of our recent Coffee Morning at which
more than pound700 was raised
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Donrsquot have access to email
Itrsquos FREE in the
Airlie Street Library
Royal Bank Of Scotland
MOBILE BANK Tuesday - 1010am to 1140am Town Square Thursday - 2pm to 330pm Town Square
Alyth Christmas Lights 200 Club
August Draw
(with thanks to Garry at Airlie Garage)
1st - pound50 - 86 - Mr R Price 2nd - pound30 - 14 - Mrs P Luscombe 3rd - pound20 - 87 - Miss J Menzies
mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
Glenisla SWRI
meet in Glenisla Community Hall 730pm Contact Mrs Hilary Lawrence (president) 01828 633112
or Kathleen Davidson (secretary) 01575 582205
New Members Welcome
Thursday 12th October 2017 730pm Demonstration amp Tasting with Wiltshire Foods
Thursday 9th November 730pm Cyrstal Hand Reflexology amp Fully Clothed Back Massage
With Linda Sinclair and Sheelagh Cameron
Membership pound2000 Visitors pound300
Glenisla Church (SCIO) Charity number SCO44459
There are monthly Songs of Praise evenings held at Glenisla Church 1st Sunday of the month start time 630 with a cup of tea with cake biscuits to follow Open to everyone We have had some fascinating guests so far ndash starting with Sandy Ingram and members of the Angus Strathspey Reel Society Deirdre McVean a speaker form Guide Dogs for the Blind and Bob Alexander with his guest Linda Swankie who told us about her volunteer work with the Vine Trust The next dates will be as follows 1st October ndash John Howie soloist and accompanied by Organist Luke Newman 5th November ndash Remembrance Service led by David McMicking 3rd December ndashRoger Klegg and the Strathmore Singers 24th December ndash Watchnight Service ndash 1130pm
Contact details Philippa Gammell Chairman Glenisla Church SCIO Alrick Glenisla PH11 8PJ Sally Colville Secretary Glenisla Church SCIO Eastmill House Glenisla PH11 8PG
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP AYP are supporting Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club to form a junior section of bowlers We will have coaching sessions every Thursday 330pm - 430pm in term time with the aim of working towards competitive matches between pupils of Alyth Primary School and Rattray Primary School - this will be supported by Caroline Lawrie Active Schools Co-Ordinator Thanks to a donation by the Alyth Bowling Club quiz team the young people will be supplied with bowls and a club t-shirt They will become full junior members of the club allowing them use of the tennis courts too all for just pound10 If you are interested in getting involved in a sport that can be a hobby for life please come along to one of our sessions at the bowling club If you need more info just see George Annan
THE COFFEE CYCLE
Meet every Wednesday morning
Alyth Square 930am
For a cycle in search of
coffee and cake
All welcome
Destination decided on the day
Interested
Calltext Pat 07583297408
Or just turn up See you there
NOTICES
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
THANK YOU
Alyth Friends of Guiding would
like to thank everyone who
donated helped and supported
our coffee morning on
2nd September which
raised pound855
It is very much appreciated
17
STRIDE FOR LIFE ALYTH GROUP
Stride for Life is a walking project providing FREE led walks for individuals in their community The group meets on a Tuesday at 130pm at The Airlie Street Hall Our walks last approximately 45-50 minutes Walking is a great way to keep active and make you feel better We think its much more fun walking in a group and enjoying a good old blether On average we have about twenty walkers so why not come and join us There is no need to book just turn up on the day Peter Robertson 632674 (Walk Leader) Marja Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) Tom Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) John Eggleston 633965 (Walk Leader)
Alyth Art Group We meet on Tuesdays from
10am to 12 noon at the Community Wing of
Alyth Primary School If you would like to join our friendly group
please contact the Secretary ndash Angela Meachen
01828 632532 for more information
Meigle Art Group
The Group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Alyth Scout Hall
10am 12pm
New Members Welcome
Equipment can be provided for starters
Contact 633811 for further details
Ericht Art Club
We are a friendly little club where people of all abilities from beginners to expert painters are made most welcome the main objective is to enjoy your hobby in a fun environment If you would like to find out more please contact Tina Gliddon on 07443338580 or Lesley Garside on 07739463594
Gordon Coutts
Alyth amp District Pipe Band
Alyth amp District Pipe Band are looking for new or experienced members either pipes or
drums
Wednesday night practise in Alyth Town Hall from 6pm
For more information please contact Elaine Sturrock 01828 640312
Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club
(Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)
Tel Audra Webster 01738 473146
New members amp volunteers most welcome
Exercise Group - Mondays 10am in the Airlie Street Hall
Lunch at 1230pm in the Airlie Street Hall (pound250p per person)
Next lunches 16th and 30th October
Would you like a lift to the Lunches Telephone 632023
Strathmore Tots Alyth
Baby and Toddler Group
Whether youre a first time mum or dad or
have a larger family come along to our local friendly group for a cuppa and
a chat with other parents while the wee ones play Grandparents and
Carers also welcome
We meet on Monday mornings in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth from 930am to 1130am (previously held
at the town hall)
pound2 per family this includes a snack for the toddlers and as much tea and
coffee as you can drink
To keep up to date with what we have on and where join our Facebook page ndash Strathmore Tots Alyth
Or for more information call or text
07807591868
NOTICES
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
Is a Collection Point for
USED SPECTACLES for VISION 2020
ldquoThe Right to Sight Projectrdquo
For further information on the project please contact
Pam Robertson
Angus Optix 153-155 East High Street Forfar
Tel 01307 462461
Alyth Badminton Club
The 2017-2018 Season commences on
Tuesday the 5th of September 730pm
in the Airlie Street Hall
New members welcome over 18rsquos only
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21st October Bowling Club
pound10 for a table of 4
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Busy Weeks for 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Nine cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps spent three Wednesday evenings during August on the Young Fire-fighters Course run by the staff of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at Blairgowrie Fire Station During the course the cadets were taught home fire safety how anti-social behaviour affects the Fire Service how breathing apparatus works how to run out hoses and extinguish fires and teamwork This all culminated in the cadets having to run out hoses from a tender and then extinguishing real fires on the training area On Wednesday 30 August at the end of the course the cadets presented a cheque to the instructors to be forwarded to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund as thanks for presenting and running the course along with boxes of sweets for the fire-fighters to take with them on callouts On Sunday 3 September the cadets attended Blairgowrie Highland Games where they helped with the car-parking as well as running a presentation tent telling the public all about the Squadronrsquos activities during the year as well as other activities that are available to members of the Air Training Corps During the opening parade for the Games a party of three cadets had the honour of raising the Games Standard the Scottish Flag and the Canadian National Flag welcoming Canadian visitors to the Games
Any boy or girl aged between 13 and 18 years of age who is interested in joining 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron is invited to
come and meet the cadets and staff any Monday or Wednesday evening between 1900 and 2100 hours at the Joint Cadet
Centre Union Street Blairgowrie
20
DONATE TO THE VOICE Your Alyth Voice as a FREE Newsletter written designed and delivered by local volunteers and depends heavily on precious advertisers and of course on donations from you and our friends across the world Therefore it would make sense to make donating as easy a process as possible This led the Committee to thinking about a secure process that anyone could access and it was decided that PayPal would be the safest and simplest online tool to allow readers the opportunity to donate from their home their phone etc PayPal also allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the PayPal me link shown below
wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
21
HALLOWEEN IN SCOTLAND By Ben Johnson (Historic UK Online)
Robert Burns famous Scottish poet wrote about myths legends and traditions associated with lsquoHalloweenrsquo written in 1785 Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural witches spirits and fire The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (summerrsquos end) The Celtic year was determined by the growing seasons and Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark cold winter The festival symbolised the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead It was believed by the Celts that on the night of 31st October ghosts of the dead would walk again amongst them and large bonfires were lit in each village in order to ward off any evil spirits All house fires were put out and new fires lit from these great bonfires Whilst bonfires to scare away the undead are still lit in some areas of Scotland more usually lsquoneep lanternsrsquo (turnip lanterns) are made by scooping out the insides and cutting through the skin to create eyes nose and mouth A candle is then placed inside to make the lantern These lanterns are also supposed to ward off evil spirits Nowadays thanks to the influence of American culture pumpkins are as common as turnips for lanterns Many traditions Burns mentions in his poem lsquoHalloweenrsquo still persist in Scotland to this day From the second verse Some merry friendly country-folks Together did convene To burn thrir nits anrsquo pou their stocks Anrsquo haud their Hallowersquoen Fursquo blythe that nighthellip As mentioned in the lines above a common Halloween tradition was for an engaged couple to each put a nut on the fire If the nuts burned quietly then the marriage would be happy however if the nuts spat and hissed then the marriage would be stormy Similarly if a girl put two nuts on the fire one for her lover and one for herself and the nuts spat and hissed then this was a bad omen for their future together The plants mentioned in the poem above were the stalks of the kale plant or lsquocastocksrsquo The stalks were pulled out of the ground after dark with onersquos eyes shut The idea was that the length and straightness of the stalk would indicate a future partnerrsquos height and figure Any soil on the stock would indicate wealth Until recently lsquotrick or treatrsquo was unknown in Scotland Instead children dressed up and pretended to be evil spirits and went lsquoguisingrsquo (or lsquogaloshinrsquo) The custom traces back to a time when it was thought that by disguising children in this way they would blend in with the spirits that were aboard that night Children arriving at a house so lsquodisguisedrsquo would receive an offering to ward off evil Today it is expected that the children as well as dressing up also perform a party trickmdasha song or a dance or recite a poem for examplemdashbefore they are offered a treat which could be fruit nuts or more commonly nowadays money or sweets The Witchcraft Act of 1735 contained a clause preventing the consumption of pork and pastry comestibles on Halloween The act was however repealed in the 1950rsquos so it is now legal to also offer pork pies or sausage rolls to children as treats lsquoDookinrsquo for apples is a Halloween party game which involves taking an apple floating in a basin of water without using your hands either by spearing it with a fork held in your teeth or by biting it This is another Halloween tradition with its roots in pagan times The origin of bobbing for apples stems back to the ancient Celts who held apples as sacred In fact you could say that the modern-day Halloween traditions of pumpkin lanterns bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating have their origins in the ancient Celtic traditions The Samhuinn Festival in Edinburgh is an annual event marking the Celtic New Year Presented by Beltane Society the event features a spectacular procession of fire music dancing theatre and fireworks and takes place along Edinburghrsquos famous Royal Mile
22
MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
CRIGHTONS CYCLES
bull New amp Used Cycle Sales
bull Repairs
bull Servicing
bull Parts amp Accessories
Extensive range of bikesmdashfrom trikes and scooters to Electric Bikes
87 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DT
Tel 01250 874447 wwwcrightonscyclescouk
Luxury Self Catering Holiday Cottages
Auchteralyth Alyth PH11 8JT
t 01575 530474
wwwauchteralythsteadingscouk
Dogs amp Cats and their well behaved owners are welcome
Could you feel better
Re-balance your mental physical and emotional wellbeing with Homeopathy
- - - - -
Bio-energy - Silent Counselling
07770 985736
angelahomeopathyperthshirecouk
23
WRVS Books on Wheels
Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
Alyth Library
(for FREE internet access amp advice on tracing your ancestors)
Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY
PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
date 4 6500 Burial records and
headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
ADMISSION FREE
If you know of any services in the town that should be advertised in the Voice please contact the Voice at copyalythvoicecouk If you see anything wrong or out of date in the Voice again please contact us at copyalythvoicecouk Your help is appreciated in ensuring we provide the best town information possible
NOTICES
THE LITTLE GLENNERS PARENT
AND TODDLER GROUP
Every Friday (Term Time) 10am ndash 12pm
Isla Primary School- Community Hall
All Welcome
Find us on Facebook
If you are a local Group
wersquoll print your
information here For Free
HOME HELP WANTED
Home help required for an elderly gentleman in Alyth
Once a week initially but some
flexibility helpful
Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
24
Grangemount Cattery Aberbothrie Alyth
SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS
Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore
PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM THE OWNERS
DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY
Tel 01828 632284
Simon Bogle
LAPTOP amp PC REPAIR SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Broadband Setup New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 600pm Monday to Sunday Covering the Perthshire amp Angus areas of Scotland
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth
Call for appointment
Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on
01828 633 433
Specialised Dementia Care
in a Domestic Setting
DAY CARE
RESPITE CARE
RESIDENTIAL CARE
All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu
Trained Staff to promote independence and choice
wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
M 07961 879239
wwwresoluteitcouk
E inforesoluteitcouk
Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing
your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC
Tired of Call Centres going back to the store
We Offer Home amp Office Visits
(Discount Available for Senior Citizens)
Resolute IT provide a wide range of computer services including Repairs amp Upgrades Virus amp Spyware Removal
Network Solutions amp Broadband Support
Technical Support Services
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
Be in The Alyth Voice
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND
COLLECTION SERVICE
Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably
to anywhere in the UK Over-night and same day service
available We are a fully insured family-run
local enterprise M 07724430770Tel 01821 640606
albalogisticsbtinternetcom
PAPER TRAIL Do you have stories you
would like to share Paper Trail can help you to
record the chapters that matter most through a
bespoke service of interviews and printed copy
Contact lizpapertrail-inkuk
Gift vouchers available
SINGING PIANO
THEORY TUITION
Mrs Valerie Smith (DipMusEd LTCL)
01828 633977
25
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
26
WEE MACHINES (ALYTH)
Victoria Garage
Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
RooferSlater Slate Repairs Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
01828 633053 07761857994
DENNIS MELLOY
Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS and CARDS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp notelets will go to Wisecraft the
mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs Only two needed pound1 each
Phone Listed Number
TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk
C Max
Garden Services Alyth
All aspects undertaken
22 years experience
Grass cutting strimming edge trimming amp
renovation leaf clearing hedge cutting amp
removal topiary weed control chemical
spraying rotovating tree amp shrub planting
tree amp plant pruning and shaping border
maintenance wood fencing amp repairs (all
types) slabbing amp block paving
landscaping turfing amp grass seeding
driveways amp patio power washing
From a tidy up to a regular maintenance
programme to suit your needs
The only call youll ever need to make
for your garden and grounds
maintenance
Tel Day- 07834041298 eve- 01828 633341
wwwcmaxgardenservicescouk
KIRRIEMUIR AERIAL SERVICES
All types of Aerial and satellite Supply Installation and repairs
undertaken Freeview Freesat Sky TV
mounting Multiroom TV points Tidy Job inside and out
guaranteed
For free estimates
Call John Soutar 01575 572875
bull employment law
bull commercial
bull property
bull wills amp executries
bull dispute resolution
bull power of attorney
bull legal advice for Tourism Industry
farah adams ndash solicitor amp notary public ldquoa refreshing approachrdquo
call t 01250 874 485 m 07719 855856 for a free consultation
e-mail farahadams-lawcouk wwwadams-lawcouk
2-6 Market Square Alyth
01828958040
Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
Serving breakfast light bites lunches and delicious cakes
Barista coffee Hot chocolates amp Teas as well as a selection of cold drinks
and milkshakes all available to sit in or take away
Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
SHEAR SUCCESS 12 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
Wednesday 10 - 5 apts available with Zoe
Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1
KEYCHANGE Audio File Transcription
Copy Typing
Research
Typing Services
adminkeychangesolutions
or
Call 07856745489
27
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
28
A family run business dedicated to producing high quality produce for local people
Our ranges are frozen to ensure that the freshness and
goodness is locked into the meat
Leitfie Farms Beef Range
Chapelton Farm Pork Range
Bacon Steaks Roasting Joints Sausages and more
Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
wwwoldpiggerycom
The Old Piggery Ltd Leitfie Farms
Alyth PH11 8NZ
29
TRY THE NEW REFRESHING APPROACH TO
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businesses and individuals
bull A friendly and flexible service tailored to suit your needs
bull Evening and weekend meetings to fit around you and your
business
bull Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
bull Free initial consultations to discuss what we can do for you
For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
E mail enquirieskwgaccountancycouk
KWG Accountancy Ltd Fionnadh St Ninians Road
Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
FRIENDLYbullPROFESSIONALbullAPPROACHABLE
J amp J HOWE 30 Reform St Blairgowrie
Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
REMOVALS and STORAGE Complete removal service
Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
AUCTIONS and VALUATIONS We now work with several other auction companys but
still provide
House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
VISIT OUR INTERIOR SHOP We sell and fit carpets cushionfloor blinds and curtains
For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
wwwjjhowecouk
Where your smile is important
REGULAR HOURS Mon - Tues 900am - 500pm Wednesday Late Night 900am - 700pm Thursday amp Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday By arrangement only
infoalythdentalcouk
General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
30
ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
Serving our local community since 1985
Currently registering new NHS Private and
Highland Dental Plan patients
Same Day Emergency Appointments
(please phone by 930am)
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bull Hygienists Braces Facial Rejuvenation
Looking after you and your family
01250 875 136
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wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk
VICTORIA STREET ALYTH 01828 633660
WWWSCAUTOSERVICESORGUK
Now an authorised Terraclean technician contact today to find out what it can do for you prices start from pound79
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Northlands Nursing Home
FAMILY OWNED - ldquoWE REALLY CARErdquo bull Highly qualified stable staff team bull 2 registered nurses on duty 24 hrs a day bull Home cooked choice of meals bull Secure gardens bull Some fully funded places available
Una Tennant (RGN Manager) on 01250 876790 for further information
or to arrange a visit
32
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
ADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice
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In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articles for publication are submitted before the 19th day of each month
NOTE Views expressed (incl Ads) in the Alyth Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor can they accept any responsibility for accuracy and spelling of any article
Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included It would be a great help and much appreciated if articles submitted could be in a separate document and in font
Arial Narrow 11pt with titles Arial 12pt and bold Please send pictures as separate attachments Email copyalythvoicecouk
ALYTH VOICE TEAM 01828 632 992
Editor Kevin Coe - editoralythvoicecouk
Compositors Lynne McGowan - copyalythvoicecouk
Deputy VACANCY Daniel Channon
Advertising - advertisingalythvoicecouk
Distribution Alistair Scrimgeour - deliveryalythvoicecouk
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Treasurer Jan George - accountsalythvoicecouk
Webmaster Lynne McGowan - webalythvoicecouk
Social Media Pamela Luscombe - socialmediaalythvoicecouk
PostalMailings B Kidd - balythvoicecouk
Voice ReporterJournalist Kevin Coe - reporteralythvoicecouk
Voice Committee Member Derek Todd - derekalythvoicecouk
Mel McFadden - melalythvoicecouk
Paul Ramsay - paulalythvoicecouk
Fund Raising Sub Committee Sheila Fisher
Voice Committee Member Vacancy-
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URGENT NOTICE
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or call 07854493805 for more details
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~~ DATES FOR YOUR DIARY ~~ Due to the advance notice of these dates please check for changes
OCTOBER 5th Travel Films to make you go by Ken amp Jean McRonald Alyth Parish Church (Lower Hall) at 200pm 7th Coffee Morning Alyth Christmas Lights 14th Coffee Morning Ward 34 Ninewells 16th Lunch (1230pm) Alyth Snr Citizens Lunch amp
Socialising Club 21st Coffee Morning British Legion 28th Coffee Morning Alyth Bowling Club 30th Lunch (1230pm) Alyth Snr Citizens Lunch amp
Socialising Club NOVEMBER 2nd Seemas Childrenrsquos Home in India by Avril Duncan Alyth Parish Church (Lower Hall) at 200pm 4th Coffee Morning Alyth Musical Society 11th Coffee Morning AYP 18th Coffee Morning Alyth Parish Church Guild in Airlie
Street Hall at 1000am 25th Coffee Morning 2nd Alyth Brownies 25th Switch On Alyth Christmas Lights DECEMBER 9th Coffee Morning Alyth Christmas Lights
USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE NEW ALYTH ROAD ALYTH PH11 8EQ
Website wwwalythhealthcentrescotnhsuk
Main Health Centre Number 01828 632317
Community Nurse 01828 632425 Health Visitor 01828 633954 After Hours (NHS24) 111
Daily Opening Hours - Monday to Friday 8am-6pm
Late surgeries by appointment TuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday - 5pm to 6pm
Extended hours one night per week by appointment Tuesday Wednesday or Thursday in rotation-till 615pm
Extended hours morning by appointment Fridays 7am - 8am
Blood Clinic by appointment - MondayThursday - 830-930am
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Alyth Town Hall Sandy McCurdy Secretary Jean Coleman
01828 632744 01828 958239
Ogilvie Rooms (contact Tina Tripney) 01828 632717
Police Station 101
Hydro-Electric Emergencies 0800 300 999
Scottish Gas Emergencies 0800 111 999
Scottish Water 0845 601 8855
Alyth Health Centre 01828 632 317
Alyth Primary School 01250 871 370
Blairgowrie High School 01250 871 200
NHS 24mdashnew 24 hour health service 111
Anti-social Behaviour Team 01738 476 173
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T 01828632581 M07597114868
For Free Estimates Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784
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Across
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Mike Simpson Plumbing Kitty Woof
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EXERCISE FOR THE OVER 60rsquos
Join a friendly class Airlie Street Hall Mondays 950 for 10 am start
pound2 per session + pound3 annual sub Free taster session
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Established 1980
Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved
Stewart MacDonald 8 Cambridge Street Alyth PH11 8AW
Telephone 01828 632 995
ASoutar Woodburning And
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TEL01575 572875 E A-SoutarLIVEcouk
Services Include Dry Appliance Installation Flexible Liners Installed
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hesitate to call Estimates Given
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Tel 632097
Open Tues - Sat
Gift Vouchers Available
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Opening Hours
Mon - Thurs 430pm - 930pm
Fri - Sat 430pm - 10pm
Sunday 430pm - 900pm
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D Fotheringham 07912565962 or 01828 634102
Check out our work on
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Phone 01828 633293 Mobile 07885 316689 Fax 01828 632529
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Email charlesclassicrestorationscouk wwwclassicrestorationscouk
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SCOUTS When appearing in front of a job interview an applicant was asked about teamwork ldquoWell he replied itrsquos a bit like a flock of flying geese their flight is much easier if they stick together They use up 28 less energy flying in a V shaperdquo Later on he was asked about leading the team ldquo Its like the flock of geese Irsquom quite prepared to take the lead if the need arises but I am equally happy to be honking away at the backrdquo Thanks to EK for this story The moral of this story became apparent over the weekend 15-17 Sept when Fiona Tasker Claire Gordon amp Graham Arnold took the Cubs over to Lochgoilhead Kenny Moyes amp Mark Kimber took the Scouts over to Dunkeld with Norman West amp Cath Jackson plus committee member amp helpers running the coffee morning We had such a good turnout of parents amp helpers at the Coffee Morning that I was despatched early over to Dalguise ( Honk Honk) Upon my arrival at camp everything was completely under control and my first task was to line up with the others for lunch ( Honk Honk) The Coffee Morning made an astounding pound1000 a figure we have never approached before ( Honk Honk) The Cubs had a fabulous time at the water activity centre (Honk Honk) The Scouts weekend was fun with activities and challenges to suit everyone in the group which Kenny amp Mark had completely under control ( Honk Honk) Aye itrsquos a hard life My sincere thanks to absolutely everyone who took part in any way over this weekend We achieved amazing goals which could not have been achieved without the splendid efforts of all involved Well Done and Thank You Meanwhile back at the ranch the Scouts have been carrying out survival skills Our cunning plan was to build bivouacs and sleep the night This would have to be done quickly and efficiently to allow for the dwindling daylight at our disposal Quick and efficient is not one of our redeeming features but we do try Our plans were further thwarted with the weather forecast predicting heavy rain throughout the night With visions of getting washed out in the wee sma hoors we decided that discretion was the better part of valour and even more cunningly built the bivies inside the Scout Hut It was an intriguing variety of structures that developed Quite how they would have coped with a moderate breeze never mind a light drizzle is highly debatable but sleep the night we did With bacon rolls to set us on our way we successfully completed the mission by 1000am And by this time dear reader you will probably have guessed that not a drop of rain fell all night Canrsquot win them all Ron Kirkpatrick
8
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Plan - Design - Build - Maintain W O O D L A N D amp G A R D E N
A l y t h 0 7 5 8 0 7 7 8 7 0 0 c l i v e c o m m u n i t y t r e e c y c l e c o u k
Garden design construction amp maintenance tree surgery woodland management bespoke garden
features signs and furniture
Sparkles Cleaning Service
Domestic and Commercial
Blairgowrie
Call Anne 07835030533
J B BUICK BUILDER Local Builder since 1975
bull All general building work
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bull Conversions
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bull Extensions
bull Renovations
bull New build
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Call now for free estimate Tel 01828632661 mob 07540926699
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THE SINGING KETTLE
14 Airlie Street Alyth
CAFEacute amp TEA ROOM Fully licensed
Morning coffees Light lunches
Afternoon teas Home baking
Selection of wines and spirits
Opening times Monday to Saturday
9am to 5pm
T 01828 958 050
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W Bruce Decorators Alyth
New Address 5 Glenree
Alyth PH11 8EA
01828 633180
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Thrifty One From the Community for the Community
Opening times 10ammdash4pm Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Phone Anne 07592 338449(speak or leave a message) Facebook message on our page Thrifty One
Email thriftyone1outlookcom
For those of you who use social media you can find us as Thrifty One Please like amp share us with your friends The more folk who know about us the more funds we can raise Thanks
A big hello to all the readers of our fabulous local Voice keeping us all up to date with what is going on in and around Alyth If you were to give the Alyth Voice to someone who had never been to the town I am positive they would guess it to be a much bigger community than we actually are we always seem to punch above our weight Thrifty One is a good example Thank you for all the generous donations and support If you have never given the shop a visit or not been in for a while please come and see what we are all about I love it when people are truly amazed at our selection of quality goods it can be very eclectic which just makes it even more interesting We have been saving a few things for fancy dress if yoursquore looking for something come in and see what we have to inspire your inner super hero or Marilyn Monroe even if you dont have a fancy dress party to go
to We recently had a very successful revamp of DVD books vinyl cd department and it got a big thumbs up from all our customers and by the time this edition of the Voice is out we will hopefully have had another little sort out With the winter nights coming our way we have a great selection of books jigsaw puzzles (which someone very kindly checks for us) music and DVDs We will be selling the DVDs at 50p just supply the popcorn and thats a cheap night in Which leads me nicely into the donation this time round as it is going to Alyth Film Club another great example of all that goes on in Alyth
So to steal a line from a certain Porky Pig Thats all folks
10
AIRLIE GARAGE ALYTH
Telephone 01828 633363
Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs
Welding amp Steam Cleaning
Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration
All Jobs Considered
Free Estimates Tyres at competitive prices
Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service
Quality Used Cars For Sale Open 9 am lsquotil late
KEEP CALM AND
SHINE ON
SCOTTrsquoS MOBILE CAR VALET
Mini Valets from pound35
Full Valets from pound50
Full interior valets from pound35
Full exterior valets from pound35
Tel 07715039215 01828 650728
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BOWEN THERAPY 01250 870235 OR 0797 1141744 wwwutopiamobiletherapycom
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CHRISTINES BEAUTY TREATMENTS
Call anytime for more information
Tel- 01828 640662 Mob 07902009177
Christine Churches
ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN
Handy Hubby 2 Hire
GORDON M KIDD
From Curtain Poles Shelving Satellite TV Phones Flat Pack Assembly to Hard
Landscaping and much more
4 St Andrew St Alyth PH11 8AT
gordonhandyhubby2hirecom
T 01828 633998
M 07933 705476
Graphic Design Studio - Alyth
07854493805
wwwpeapodstudioscouk
Logo-Branding Flyers Social Media Stationary Posters Email Setup Business Cards Signage Advertising Templates Website Marketing Brochures Domain Names Banners
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
NHS and Private Prescriptions
Medicine Compliance Aids
Long Term Medication Support
Minor Ailment Service
Smoking Cessation Service
Health Care Advice
Prescription Collection Service
9 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AH 01828 632302
Advertise your
HERE
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
Ron Dickens
Woodcarving Classes
Weekly classes offered locally with award-winning wildlife woodcarver Ron Dickens
ldquoA Bird in a Dayrdquo taster sessions also available
Studio Open 2nd Sept- 10th Sept 10am-5pm each day
For further information call 01828 633924 or see
wwwrondickenscouk
rondickens015btinternetcom
DRESSMAKING amp
CLOTHING ALTERATIONS
to Professional Standards
Alyth based
Call Mariya
07707 877319 for a quote
No job too big or too small
11
ALYTH FILM CLUB
Next Showing at the Ogilvy Rooms
Sunday 15th October 2017 730pm Their Finest 12A Starring Gemma Arterton and Sam Clafin with Bill Nighy The year is 1940 London With the nation bowed down by war the British ministry turns to propaganda films to boost morale at home Realizing their films could use a womans touch the ministry hires Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton) as a scriptwriter in charge of writing the female dialogue Although her artist husband looks down on her job Catrins natural flair quickly gets her noticed by cynical witty lead scriptwriter Buckley (Sam Claflin) Catrin and Buckley set out to make an epic feature film based on the Dunkirk rescue starring the gloriously vain former matinee idol Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy) As bombs are dropping all around them Catrin Buckley and their colorful cast and crew work furiously to make a film that will warm the hearts of the nation Doors Open 700pm for Refreshments Donations welcome
The Alyth Coffee Cycle The Alyth Coffee Cycle has been going since April this year and has a small diverse and friendly following including some French visitors We usually cycle between 15 and 25 miles and decide on the day where to go in search of coffee and cake We have made it to Coupar Angus Glamis Eassie Kirriemuir Peel Farm and of course Meigle Mostly the weather has been kind to us and we intend to keep going through autumn and beyond So if you are interested but havenrsquot yet made it itrsquos not too late Find us on Facebook ndash The Alyth Coffee Cycle or text me (Pat) 07583297408
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Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Treatment in the comfort of your
own home for
bull Nail Cutting
bull Callusrsquo or Corns
bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot
bull In-growing Toenails
For all your Foot-care requirements contact
Madeleine McIntosh SAC Dip FHPT FHPP
Registered Foot-health Practitioner 01250 872005 or
mob 07904 382840
Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766 07809 387893
Commercial Cleaning Domestic Cleaning
Holiday Cottage Cleaning One Off Cleaning
New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning
Office Cleaning
The Bothy 16 Keillor Steading By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9FT
IampD Insurance Services Your local Insurance Experts can save you money
Whether it be Motor Home or Commercial we have the right policy to fit your needs at the right price and be there
when you need us most Come and speak with Wilma Iain or Dawn
The Friendly Faces of Insurance
Your local broker serving your local community
16 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633000 Email Iainianddinsurancecouk
DUNCAN ROSS
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
FOR RELIABLE QUALITY amp
FULLY INSURED
GARDENING SERVICES
lsquoPHONE FOR A QUOTE`
TEL 01828 633392
Mobile 077 1072 1923
075 2652 3773
THE RIVERSIDE FOOT CLINIC KIRSTY KNOTT amp LAURA CHANDLOR
BSc (Hons) HPC Registered Podiatrists
For all your foot care needs OPEN MONDAY ndashSATURDAY
900am-500 pm Thursdays 900 am -100 pm
Evening and home visits by appointment 36 Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ
01250 876057
JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for Perthshire North is here to help you
You can contact John at 17-19 Leslie Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AH
Tel 01250 876576 email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk
Johnston Groundworks
Concrete Specialist experienced in Slabbing Block Paving amp
Driveway Projects Drainage amp Foundation
Works Decking Fencing amp Garden Reforming FREE ESTIMATES
Call Douglas Johnston on 01575 560248 by Alyth
07834518524 Johnstongworksbtinternetcom
Howersquos Carpets amp Interiors Established 1871
We sell carpets vinyl curtains and blinds
Come in for professional advice and browse through our large selection of samples available to
take home
We measure supply and fit
To get your FREE quotation call 01250 872361
Or e-mail shopjjhowecouk FREE UNDERLAY WITH ALL HESSIAN BACKED CARPETS
Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa
Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health
Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy
Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more
For more information or to book an appointment
Tel 01828 632141
Hodge Solicitors LLP
Employment Law
01250 874441
28 Wellmeadow Blairgowrie
13
Serendipity Salon
22 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF
Full range of Beauty Holistic and Energy Therapies
Facial Treatments Eye amp Lash Treatments
Manicures Pedicures Gel Polish Acrylics
Paraffin Wax Treatments Spray Tans
Aromatherapy Thai Style Swedish Indian Head Massage
Hopi Ear Candles Reiki Kinesiology
Call any time for more information or pop in for a chat and pick up a brochure
Carolyn is a consultant for Nealrsquos Yard Remedies Organic and uses their fabulous organic products within the treatments she offers or can do pamper parties in your own home
Salon Opening times Mon 2 ndash 6 Wed 230 ndash 9 ThuFri 1030 ndash 6 Sat 10 - 4
Appointments available outwith these times if required just call
Carolyn on 07934 661602 or Lynn on 07399 408046
We look forward to meeting you
Alyth Musical Society
THE DEADWOOD STAGE is Coming to Alyth
Alyth Musical Society is looking for willing cowboys and girls to assist with their 70th anniversary production of ldquoCalamity Janerdquo which will run from 17th ndash 21st April 2018 So if yoursquove always had a secret love to sing dance or help in a technical way donrsquot keep it under your hat We are seeking men and a
womanrsquos touch to help us put on a fantastic show You can-can come along to the Ogilvie Rooms for our first
rehearsal on Monday 16th of October at 730pm We would love you dearly if you did
Other dates for your diary are a Coffee Morning on 4th
November at the Airlie Street Hall and a Carol Concert
straight after the Christmas lights switch on 25th November
Hope to see you all there
BADMINTON CLUB New Season 2017-2018 After the successful ldquolaunchrdquo of this club last year we held our first session this year on Thursday 14th September If you enjoy the game please come and join us
THURSDAYS 8-9PM
LIVE ACTIVE BLAIRGOWRIE BLAIRGOWRIE RECREATIONAL CENTRE
For more info on this informal friendly club please Contact 01828 633184 or macdougasgmailcom
We look forward to seeing the return of those already listed with us and saying hello to anyone new
Depending on the uptake we may look to hiring an extra court to accommodate any keen young 2nd year
Secondary upwards
If you read this Thank You If you show us some interest Great
If we see you on court Fantastic
14
MAILINGS
Our continued challenge to ensure the future of a free Alyth Voice has led to implementing a charge for postal Voices An annual charge will apply to all UK addresses for posting Overseas addresses will be quoted individually This charge includes the cost of producing the Voice To get your Voice by post Email deliveryalythvoicecouk
We have many members linked to the Voice Facebook page with 1000s more viewing the page every week Have you visited yet Remember you donrsquot need to join Facebook just follow the link on the Voice website The main advantage of having a Facebook presence is the real-time ability to circulate information instantly Itrsquos worth a look
httpswwwfacebookcompagesAlyth-Voice
DONATIONS Thank you to everyone who has donated recently to the Voice It is much appreciated and helps ensure the Voice remains free to every household There are 4 ways to donate 1 Collection Tins in shops 2 HandedPosted to our Treasurer 3 Online at wwwalythvoicecouk using the
secure PayPal system
4 Go direct to httpswwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
Please support your Voice today
Alyth Parish Church
Morning Service at 11am every Sunday Evening Service at 600pm on First Sunday of each month (Note Special Dates below)
~~~ Primary and Senior Sunday School
Meet at 11am each Sunday during normal School Terms
New recruits are always most welcome (Primary caters for children aged between 3
and 7 years Senior caters for children between 8 and 12 years) (A Cregraveche is
available for children under three) For any special arrangements please contact
Sunday School staff
~~~
PRAYER GROUP The Prayer Group meets most Thursdays in the Burnside Court Lounge at 1030am Everyone
is most Welcome (This is an informal and very friendly meeting ndash why not join us)
~~~
THE GUILD (Meetings held in the Lower Hall at 2pm)
5th OctmdashTravel Films to make you go by Ken
amp Jean McRonald 2nd NovmdashSeemas Childrenrsquos home in India by
Avril Duncan 18th NovmdashCoffee Morning Airlie St Hall at
10am ~~~
THE CHURCH CHOIR The Choir meet for practice in the Church at
645pm on every Friday ~~~
SPECIAL DATES 1st OctmdashService of Holy Communion at 11am
and 230pm Thanksgiving Service at 6pm
8th OctmdashDuring the morning service there will be a dedication of the Cateran Cushion
20th Octndash Evening of entertainment by lsquoAngus Strathspey and Reelrsquo with Davina Farquharson
In aid of the Church Dry Rot Fund Tickets of pound5 are available at Lunans or at the Church
12th Nov-Remembrance Sunday Meeting at
the Church at 1045am March to the Memorial at conclusion of this service
During the maintenance of the Main Church
most of the Church services will be held within the Airlie Street Hallmdashunless specifically
notified otherwise wwwalythparishchurchorguk
wwwfacebookcomAlythFHP
ALL ARE WELCOME
Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband
Tel 01250 874 583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom
Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg
OCTOBER
1st 11am Book of Common Prayer Communion 8th 11am Harvest Festival Sung Eucharist 22nd 11am Sung Eucharist 29th 1030am Joint Service at St Catherinersquos
Blairgowrie
ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SERVICES
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sundays 930am
St Luans Alexandra St
Alyth
Saturday Vigil 630pm and Sundays 1100am St Stephens Bank St Blairgowrie
Due to the temporary closure of St Maryrsquos Coupar Angus and building works in
St Stephenrsquos Blairgowrie please check website wwwststephensblaircouk for venue
or telephone 01250 872171 to speak to the Parish Priest
Alyth Parish Church ndash Flower Group
After each Sunday Morning service the beautiful arrangements of Flowers that have adorned the Church are distributed to Families who have been recently bereaved to those who are sick in Hospital or in their own Home and to anyone else considered to be in need of some comfort This service is provided by a group of dedicated people who give of their time every Sunday If you wish to help this group in any way please contact Mrs Dorothy Anderson on 01828 632 151 Your help will both valued and much appreciated by many
NOTICES
SOFT TENNIS
Every Wednesday Morning
1030 ndash 1130 Airlie Street Hall
only pound100 per session
Never played before
Come and have a FREE trial session
Spare racquets available
Just turn up
Or ring Pat K (633400) or Pat J (632042)
for more information
We have been approached by members of the public in Alyth with a view to having the council contact details made available in the
NEW COMMUNICANTS
If you would like to become a member of Alyth Parish Church please contact the
Rev Mike Erskine on 01828 632 238 or email
ministeralythparishchurchorguk
15
Alyth Literary Society
The 201718 season of the Alyth Literary Society commences on 3rd October 2017 All meetings take place in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth and begin at 730pm (unless otherwise stated) The annual membership fee is pound8 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 A warm welcome will be extended to anyone wishing to join the Society or to attend individual meetings
Syllabus 2017 ndash 2018
3rd October 2017 Eric Summers Kirriemuir Churchill Connections Illustrated 17th October 2017 Dakers Fleming Forgan Fife Hill Of Tarvit Illustrated 7th November 2017 Norman Atkinson Angus Pictish Stones Illustrated 21st November 2017 Murray Brown Broughty Ferry RNLI Broughty Ferry Illustrated 5th December 2017 Hugh Salvesen formerly Alyth John Muir Trust Illustrated 16th January 2018 The History of the Alyth Show Members of Show Committeee 6th February 2018 Annual General Meeting 7pm 20th February 2018 Mr amp Mrs Joy Kilry Travels in Ecuador and the Galapagos Illustrated 6th March 2018 Judith Napier Inverurie The Suitcase Archive Researching an Assynt Crofter Illustrated 20th March 2018 Annual Supper at the Strathmore Golf Centre 600pm for 630pm Guest speaker Sir Ian Grant Alyth
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Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch amp
Socialising Club
THANK YOU
to all who contributed to the success of our recent Coffee Morning at which
more than pound700 was raised
16
Donrsquot have access to email
Itrsquos FREE in the
Airlie Street Library
Royal Bank Of Scotland
MOBILE BANK Tuesday - 1010am to 1140am Town Square Thursday - 2pm to 330pm Town Square
Alyth Christmas Lights 200 Club
August Draw
(with thanks to Garry at Airlie Garage)
1st - pound50 - 86 - Mr R Price 2nd - pound30 - 14 - Mrs P Luscombe 3rd - pound20 - 87 - Miss J Menzies
mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
Glenisla SWRI
meet in Glenisla Community Hall 730pm Contact Mrs Hilary Lawrence (president) 01828 633112
or Kathleen Davidson (secretary) 01575 582205
New Members Welcome
Thursday 12th October 2017 730pm Demonstration amp Tasting with Wiltshire Foods
Thursday 9th November 730pm Cyrstal Hand Reflexology amp Fully Clothed Back Massage
With Linda Sinclair and Sheelagh Cameron
Membership pound2000 Visitors pound300
Glenisla Church (SCIO) Charity number SCO44459
There are monthly Songs of Praise evenings held at Glenisla Church 1st Sunday of the month start time 630 with a cup of tea with cake biscuits to follow Open to everyone We have had some fascinating guests so far ndash starting with Sandy Ingram and members of the Angus Strathspey Reel Society Deirdre McVean a speaker form Guide Dogs for the Blind and Bob Alexander with his guest Linda Swankie who told us about her volunteer work with the Vine Trust The next dates will be as follows 1st October ndash John Howie soloist and accompanied by Organist Luke Newman 5th November ndash Remembrance Service led by David McMicking 3rd December ndashRoger Klegg and the Strathmore Singers 24th December ndash Watchnight Service ndash 1130pm
Contact details Philippa Gammell Chairman Glenisla Church SCIO Alrick Glenisla PH11 8PJ Sally Colville Secretary Glenisla Church SCIO Eastmill House Glenisla PH11 8PG
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP AYP are supporting Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club to form a junior section of bowlers We will have coaching sessions every Thursday 330pm - 430pm in term time with the aim of working towards competitive matches between pupils of Alyth Primary School and Rattray Primary School - this will be supported by Caroline Lawrie Active Schools Co-Ordinator Thanks to a donation by the Alyth Bowling Club quiz team the young people will be supplied with bowls and a club t-shirt They will become full junior members of the club allowing them use of the tennis courts too all for just pound10 If you are interested in getting involved in a sport that can be a hobby for life please come along to one of our sessions at the bowling club If you need more info just see George Annan
THE COFFEE CYCLE
Meet every Wednesday morning
Alyth Square 930am
For a cycle in search of
coffee and cake
All welcome
Destination decided on the day
Interested
Calltext Pat 07583297408
Or just turn up See you there
NOTICES
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
THANK YOU
Alyth Friends of Guiding would
like to thank everyone who
donated helped and supported
our coffee morning on
2nd September which
raised pound855
It is very much appreciated
17
STRIDE FOR LIFE ALYTH GROUP
Stride for Life is a walking project providing FREE led walks for individuals in their community The group meets on a Tuesday at 130pm at The Airlie Street Hall Our walks last approximately 45-50 minutes Walking is a great way to keep active and make you feel better We think its much more fun walking in a group and enjoying a good old blether On average we have about twenty walkers so why not come and join us There is no need to book just turn up on the day Peter Robertson 632674 (Walk Leader) Marja Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) Tom Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) John Eggleston 633965 (Walk Leader)
Alyth Art Group We meet on Tuesdays from
10am to 12 noon at the Community Wing of
Alyth Primary School If you would like to join our friendly group
please contact the Secretary ndash Angela Meachen
01828 632532 for more information
Meigle Art Group
The Group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Alyth Scout Hall
10am 12pm
New Members Welcome
Equipment can be provided for starters
Contact 633811 for further details
Ericht Art Club
We are a friendly little club where people of all abilities from beginners to expert painters are made most welcome the main objective is to enjoy your hobby in a fun environment If you would like to find out more please contact Tina Gliddon on 07443338580 or Lesley Garside on 07739463594
Gordon Coutts
Alyth amp District Pipe Band
Alyth amp District Pipe Band are looking for new or experienced members either pipes or
drums
Wednesday night practise in Alyth Town Hall from 6pm
For more information please contact Elaine Sturrock 01828 640312
Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club
(Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)
Tel Audra Webster 01738 473146
New members amp volunteers most welcome
Exercise Group - Mondays 10am in the Airlie Street Hall
Lunch at 1230pm in the Airlie Street Hall (pound250p per person)
Next lunches 16th and 30th October
Would you like a lift to the Lunches Telephone 632023
Strathmore Tots Alyth
Baby and Toddler Group
Whether youre a first time mum or dad or
have a larger family come along to our local friendly group for a cuppa and
a chat with other parents while the wee ones play Grandparents and
Carers also welcome
We meet on Monday mornings in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth from 930am to 1130am (previously held
at the town hall)
pound2 per family this includes a snack for the toddlers and as much tea and
coffee as you can drink
To keep up to date with what we have on and where join our Facebook page ndash Strathmore Tots Alyth
Or for more information call or text
07807591868
NOTICES
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
Is a Collection Point for
USED SPECTACLES for VISION 2020
ldquoThe Right to Sight Projectrdquo
For further information on the project please contact
Pam Robertson
Angus Optix 153-155 East High Street Forfar
Tel 01307 462461
Alyth Badminton Club
The 2017-2018 Season commences on
Tuesday the 5th of September 730pm
in the Airlie Street Hall
New members welcome over 18rsquos only
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21st October Bowling Club
pound10 for a table of 4
18
19
Busy Weeks for 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Nine cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps spent three Wednesday evenings during August on the Young Fire-fighters Course run by the staff of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at Blairgowrie Fire Station During the course the cadets were taught home fire safety how anti-social behaviour affects the Fire Service how breathing apparatus works how to run out hoses and extinguish fires and teamwork This all culminated in the cadets having to run out hoses from a tender and then extinguishing real fires on the training area On Wednesday 30 August at the end of the course the cadets presented a cheque to the instructors to be forwarded to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund as thanks for presenting and running the course along with boxes of sweets for the fire-fighters to take with them on callouts On Sunday 3 September the cadets attended Blairgowrie Highland Games where they helped with the car-parking as well as running a presentation tent telling the public all about the Squadronrsquos activities during the year as well as other activities that are available to members of the Air Training Corps During the opening parade for the Games a party of three cadets had the honour of raising the Games Standard the Scottish Flag and the Canadian National Flag welcoming Canadian visitors to the Games
Any boy or girl aged between 13 and 18 years of age who is interested in joining 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron is invited to
come and meet the cadets and staff any Monday or Wednesday evening between 1900 and 2100 hours at the Joint Cadet
Centre Union Street Blairgowrie
20
DONATE TO THE VOICE Your Alyth Voice as a FREE Newsletter written designed and delivered by local volunteers and depends heavily on precious advertisers and of course on donations from you and our friends across the world Therefore it would make sense to make donating as easy a process as possible This led the Committee to thinking about a secure process that anyone could access and it was decided that PayPal would be the safest and simplest online tool to allow readers the opportunity to donate from their home their phone etc PayPal also allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the PayPal me link shown below
wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
21
HALLOWEEN IN SCOTLAND By Ben Johnson (Historic UK Online)
Robert Burns famous Scottish poet wrote about myths legends and traditions associated with lsquoHalloweenrsquo written in 1785 Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural witches spirits and fire The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (summerrsquos end) The Celtic year was determined by the growing seasons and Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark cold winter The festival symbolised the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead It was believed by the Celts that on the night of 31st October ghosts of the dead would walk again amongst them and large bonfires were lit in each village in order to ward off any evil spirits All house fires were put out and new fires lit from these great bonfires Whilst bonfires to scare away the undead are still lit in some areas of Scotland more usually lsquoneep lanternsrsquo (turnip lanterns) are made by scooping out the insides and cutting through the skin to create eyes nose and mouth A candle is then placed inside to make the lantern These lanterns are also supposed to ward off evil spirits Nowadays thanks to the influence of American culture pumpkins are as common as turnips for lanterns Many traditions Burns mentions in his poem lsquoHalloweenrsquo still persist in Scotland to this day From the second verse Some merry friendly country-folks Together did convene To burn thrir nits anrsquo pou their stocks Anrsquo haud their Hallowersquoen Fursquo blythe that nighthellip As mentioned in the lines above a common Halloween tradition was for an engaged couple to each put a nut on the fire If the nuts burned quietly then the marriage would be happy however if the nuts spat and hissed then the marriage would be stormy Similarly if a girl put two nuts on the fire one for her lover and one for herself and the nuts spat and hissed then this was a bad omen for their future together The plants mentioned in the poem above were the stalks of the kale plant or lsquocastocksrsquo The stalks were pulled out of the ground after dark with onersquos eyes shut The idea was that the length and straightness of the stalk would indicate a future partnerrsquos height and figure Any soil on the stock would indicate wealth Until recently lsquotrick or treatrsquo was unknown in Scotland Instead children dressed up and pretended to be evil spirits and went lsquoguisingrsquo (or lsquogaloshinrsquo) The custom traces back to a time when it was thought that by disguising children in this way they would blend in with the spirits that were aboard that night Children arriving at a house so lsquodisguisedrsquo would receive an offering to ward off evil Today it is expected that the children as well as dressing up also perform a party trickmdasha song or a dance or recite a poem for examplemdashbefore they are offered a treat which could be fruit nuts or more commonly nowadays money or sweets The Witchcraft Act of 1735 contained a clause preventing the consumption of pork and pastry comestibles on Halloween The act was however repealed in the 1950rsquos so it is now legal to also offer pork pies or sausage rolls to children as treats lsquoDookinrsquo for apples is a Halloween party game which involves taking an apple floating in a basin of water without using your hands either by spearing it with a fork held in your teeth or by biting it This is another Halloween tradition with its roots in pagan times The origin of bobbing for apples stems back to the ancient Celts who held apples as sacred In fact you could say that the modern-day Halloween traditions of pumpkin lanterns bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating have their origins in the ancient Celtic traditions The Samhuinn Festival in Edinburgh is an annual event marking the Celtic New Year Presented by Beltane Society the event features a spectacular procession of fire music dancing theatre and fireworks and takes place along Edinburghrsquos famous Royal Mile
22
MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
CRIGHTONS CYCLES
bull New amp Used Cycle Sales
bull Repairs
bull Servicing
bull Parts amp Accessories
Extensive range of bikesmdashfrom trikes and scooters to Electric Bikes
87 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DT
Tel 01250 874447 wwwcrightonscyclescouk
Luxury Self Catering Holiday Cottages
Auchteralyth Alyth PH11 8JT
t 01575 530474
wwwauchteralythsteadingscouk
Dogs amp Cats and their well behaved owners are welcome
Could you feel better
Re-balance your mental physical and emotional wellbeing with Homeopathy
- - - - -
Bio-energy - Silent Counselling
07770 985736
angelahomeopathyperthshirecouk
23
WRVS Books on Wheels
Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
Alyth Library
(for FREE internet access amp advice on tracing your ancestors)
Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY
PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
date 4 6500 Burial records and
headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
ADMISSION FREE
If you know of any services in the town that should be advertised in the Voice please contact the Voice at copyalythvoicecouk If you see anything wrong or out of date in the Voice again please contact us at copyalythvoicecouk Your help is appreciated in ensuring we provide the best town information possible
NOTICES
THE LITTLE GLENNERS PARENT
AND TODDLER GROUP
Every Friday (Term Time) 10am ndash 12pm
Isla Primary School- Community Hall
All Welcome
Find us on Facebook
If you are a local Group
wersquoll print your
information here For Free
HOME HELP WANTED
Home help required for an elderly gentleman in Alyth
Once a week initially but some
flexibility helpful
Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
24
Grangemount Cattery Aberbothrie Alyth
SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS
Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore
PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM THE OWNERS
DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY
Tel 01828 632284
Simon Bogle
LAPTOP amp PC REPAIR SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Broadband Setup New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 600pm Monday to Sunday Covering the Perthshire amp Angus areas of Scotland
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth
Call for appointment
Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on
01828 633 433
Specialised Dementia Care
in a Domestic Setting
DAY CARE
RESPITE CARE
RESIDENTIAL CARE
All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu
Trained Staff to promote independence and choice
wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
M 07961 879239
wwwresoluteitcouk
E inforesoluteitcouk
Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing
your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC
Tired of Call Centres going back to the store
We Offer Home amp Office Visits
(Discount Available for Senior Citizens)
Resolute IT provide a wide range of computer services including Repairs amp Upgrades Virus amp Spyware Removal
Network Solutions amp Broadband Support
Technical Support Services
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
Be in The Alyth Voice
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND
COLLECTION SERVICE
Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably
to anywhere in the UK Over-night and same day service
available We are a fully insured family-run
local enterprise M 07724430770Tel 01821 640606
albalogisticsbtinternetcom
PAPER TRAIL Do you have stories you
would like to share Paper Trail can help you to
record the chapters that matter most through a
bespoke service of interviews and printed copy
Contact lizpapertrail-inkuk
Gift vouchers available
SINGING PIANO
THEORY TUITION
Mrs Valerie Smith (DipMusEd LTCL)
01828 633977
25
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
26
WEE MACHINES (ALYTH)
Victoria Garage
Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
RooferSlater Slate Repairs Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
01828 633053 07761857994
DENNIS MELLOY
Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS and CARDS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp notelets will go to Wisecraft the
mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs Only two needed pound1 each
Phone Listed Number
TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk
C Max
Garden Services Alyth
All aspects undertaken
22 years experience
Grass cutting strimming edge trimming amp
renovation leaf clearing hedge cutting amp
removal topiary weed control chemical
spraying rotovating tree amp shrub planting
tree amp plant pruning and shaping border
maintenance wood fencing amp repairs (all
types) slabbing amp block paving
landscaping turfing amp grass seeding
driveways amp patio power washing
From a tidy up to a regular maintenance
programme to suit your needs
The only call youll ever need to make
for your garden and grounds
maintenance
Tel Day- 07834041298 eve- 01828 633341
wwwcmaxgardenservicescouk
KIRRIEMUIR AERIAL SERVICES
All types of Aerial and satellite Supply Installation and repairs
undertaken Freeview Freesat Sky TV
mounting Multiroom TV points Tidy Job inside and out
guaranteed
For free estimates
Call John Soutar 01575 572875
bull employment law
bull commercial
bull property
bull wills amp executries
bull dispute resolution
bull power of attorney
bull legal advice for Tourism Industry
farah adams ndash solicitor amp notary public ldquoa refreshing approachrdquo
call t 01250 874 485 m 07719 855856 for a free consultation
e-mail farahadams-lawcouk wwwadams-lawcouk
2-6 Market Square Alyth
01828958040
Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
Serving breakfast light bites lunches and delicious cakes
Barista coffee Hot chocolates amp Teas as well as a selection of cold drinks
and milkshakes all available to sit in or take away
Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
SHEAR SUCCESS 12 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
Wednesday 10 - 5 apts available with Zoe
Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1
KEYCHANGE Audio File Transcription
Copy Typing
Research
Typing Services
adminkeychangesolutions
or
Call 07856745489
27
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
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A family run business dedicated to producing high quality produce for local people
Our ranges are frozen to ensure that the freshness and
goodness is locked into the meat
Leitfie Farms Beef Range
Chapelton Farm Pork Range
Bacon Steaks Roasting Joints Sausages and more
Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
wwwoldpiggerycom
The Old Piggery Ltd Leitfie Farms
Alyth PH11 8NZ
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TRY THE NEW REFRESHING APPROACH TO
ACCOUNTANCY WE OFFER
bull A full range of accountancy and taxation services for all
businesses and individuals
bull A friendly and flexible service tailored to suit your needs
bull Evening and weekend meetings to fit around you and your
business
bull Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
bull Free initial consultations to discuss what we can do for you
For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
E mail enquirieskwgaccountancycouk
KWG Accountancy Ltd Fionnadh St Ninians Road
Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
FRIENDLYbullPROFESSIONALbullAPPROACHABLE
J amp J HOWE 30 Reform St Blairgowrie
Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
REMOVALS and STORAGE Complete removal service
Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
AUCTIONS and VALUATIONS We now work with several other auction companys but
still provide
House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
VISIT OUR INTERIOR SHOP We sell and fit carpets cushionfloor blinds and curtains
For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
wwwjjhowecouk
Where your smile is important
REGULAR HOURS Mon - Tues 900am - 500pm Wednesday Late Night 900am - 700pm Thursday amp Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday By arrangement only
infoalythdentalcouk
General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
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ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
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ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
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-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
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THANK YOU Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club would like to give a huge Thank You to the following businesses for sponsoring our annual Open Tournament Without their continued support this Tournament would not be the great success it was
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Join a friendly class Airlie Street Hall Mondays 950 for 10 am start
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Established 1980
Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved
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Telephone 01828 632 995
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Open Tues - Sat
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SCOUTS When appearing in front of a job interview an applicant was asked about teamwork ldquoWell he replied itrsquos a bit like a flock of flying geese their flight is much easier if they stick together They use up 28 less energy flying in a V shaperdquo Later on he was asked about leading the team ldquo Its like the flock of geese Irsquom quite prepared to take the lead if the need arises but I am equally happy to be honking away at the backrdquo Thanks to EK for this story The moral of this story became apparent over the weekend 15-17 Sept when Fiona Tasker Claire Gordon amp Graham Arnold took the Cubs over to Lochgoilhead Kenny Moyes amp Mark Kimber took the Scouts over to Dunkeld with Norman West amp Cath Jackson plus committee member amp helpers running the coffee morning We had such a good turnout of parents amp helpers at the Coffee Morning that I was despatched early over to Dalguise ( Honk Honk) Upon my arrival at camp everything was completely under control and my first task was to line up with the others for lunch ( Honk Honk) The Coffee Morning made an astounding pound1000 a figure we have never approached before ( Honk Honk) The Cubs had a fabulous time at the water activity centre (Honk Honk) The Scouts weekend was fun with activities and challenges to suit everyone in the group which Kenny amp Mark had completely under control ( Honk Honk) Aye itrsquos a hard life My sincere thanks to absolutely everyone who took part in any way over this weekend We achieved amazing goals which could not have been achieved without the splendid efforts of all involved Well Done and Thank You Meanwhile back at the ranch the Scouts have been carrying out survival skills Our cunning plan was to build bivouacs and sleep the night This would have to be done quickly and efficiently to allow for the dwindling daylight at our disposal Quick and efficient is not one of our redeeming features but we do try Our plans were further thwarted with the weather forecast predicting heavy rain throughout the night With visions of getting washed out in the wee sma hoors we decided that discretion was the better part of valour and even more cunningly built the bivies inside the Scout Hut It was an intriguing variety of structures that developed Quite how they would have coped with a moderate breeze never mind a light drizzle is highly debatable but sleep the night we did With bacon rolls to set us on our way we successfully completed the mission by 1000am And by this time dear reader you will probably have guessed that not a drop of rain fell all night Canrsquot win them all Ron Kirkpatrick
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Thrifty One From the Community for the Community
Opening times 10ammdash4pm Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Phone Anne 07592 338449(speak or leave a message) Facebook message on our page Thrifty One
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For those of you who use social media you can find us as Thrifty One Please like amp share us with your friends The more folk who know about us the more funds we can raise Thanks
A big hello to all the readers of our fabulous local Voice keeping us all up to date with what is going on in and around Alyth If you were to give the Alyth Voice to someone who had never been to the town I am positive they would guess it to be a much bigger community than we actually are we always seem to punch above our weight Thrifty One is a good example Thank you for all the generous donations and support If you have never given the shop a visit or not been in for a while please come and see what we are all about I love it when people are truly amazed at our selection of quality goods it can be very eclectic which just makes it even more interesting We have been saving a few things for fancy dress if yoursquore looking for something come in and see what we have to inspire your inner super hero or Marilyn Monroe even if you dont have a fancy dress party to go
to We recently had a very successful revamp of DVD books vinyl cd department and it got a big thumbs up from all our customers and by the time this edition of the Voice is out we will hopefully have had another little sort out With the winter nights coming our way we have a great selection of books jigsaw puzzles (which someone very kindly checks for us) music and DVDs We will be selling the DVDs at 50p just supply the popcorn and thats a cheap night in Which leads me nicely into the donation this time round as it is going to Alyth Film Club another great example of all that goes on in Alyth
So to steal a line from a certain Porky Pig Thats all folks
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Call Mariya
07707 877319 for a quote
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ALYTH FILM CLUB
Next Showing at the Ogilvy Rooms
Sunday 15th October 2017 730pm Their Finest 12A Starring Gemma Arterton and Sam Clafin with Bill Nighy The year is 1940 London With the nation bowed down by war the British ministry turns to propaganda films to boost morale at home Realizing their films could use a womans touch the ministry hires Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton) as a scriptwriter in charge of writing the female dialogue Although her artist husband looks down on her job Catrins natural flair quickly gets her noticed by cynical witty lead scriptwriter Buckley (Sam Claflin) Catrin and Buckley set out to make an epic feature film based on the Dunkirk rescue starring the gloriously vain former matinee idol Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy) As bombs are dropping all around them Catrin Buckley and their colorful cast and crew work furiously to make a film that will warm the hearts of the nation Doors Open 700pm for Refreshments Donations welcome
The Alyth Coffee Cycle The Alyth Coffee Cycle has been going since April this year and has a small diverse and friendly following including some French visitors We usually cycle between 15 and 25 miles and decide on the day where to go in search of coffee and cake We have made it to Coupar Angus Glamis Eassie Kirriemuir Peel Farm and of course Meigle Mostly the weather has been kind to us and we intend to keep going through autumn and beyond So if you are interested but havenrsquot yet made it itrsquos not too late Find us on Facebook ndash The Alyth Coffee Cycle or text me (Pat) 07583297408
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bull In-growing Toenails
For all your Foot-care requirements contact
Madeleine McIntosh SAC Dip FHPT FHPP
Registered Foot-health Practitioner 01250 872005 or
mob 07904 382840
Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766 07809 387893
Commercial Cleaning Domestic Cleaning
Holiday Cottage Cleaning One Off Cleaning
New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning
Office Cleaning
The Bothy 16 Keillor Steading By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9FT
IampD Insurance Services Your local Insurance Experts can save you money
Whether it be Motor Home or Commercial we have the right policy to fit your needs at the right price and be there
when you need us most Come and speak with Wilma Iain or Dawn
The Friendly Faces of Insurance
Your local broker serving your local community
16 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633000 Email Iainianddinsurancecouk
DUNCAN ROSS
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
FOR RELIABLE QUALITY amp
FULLY INSURED
GARDENING SERVICES
lsquoPHONE FOR A QUOTE`
TEL 01828 633392
Mobile 077 1072 1923
075 2652 3773
THE RIVERSIDE FOOT CLINIC KIRSTY KNOTT amp LAURA CHANDLOR
BSc (Hons) HPC Registered Podiatrists
For all your foot care needs OPEN MONDAY ndashSATURDAY
900am-500 pm Thursdays 900 am -100 pm
Evening and home visits by appointment 36 Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ
01250 876057
JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for Perthshire North is here to help you
You can contact John at 17-19 Leslie Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AH
Tel 01250 876576 email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk
Johnston Groundworks
Concrete Specialist experienced in Slabbing Block Paving amp
Driveway Projects Drainage amp Foundation
Works Decking Fencing amp Garden Reforming FREE ESTIMATES
Call Douglas Johnston on 01575 560248 by Alyth
07834518524 Johnstongworksbtinternetcom
Howersquos Carpets amp Interiors Established 1871
We sell carpets vinyl curtains and blinds
Come in for professional advice and browse through our large selection of samples available to
take home
We measure supply and fit
To get your FREE quotation call 01250 872361
Or e-mail shopjjhowecouk FREE UNDERLAY WITH ALL HESSIAN BACKED CARPETS
Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa
Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health
Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy
Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more
For more information or to book an appointment
Tel 01828 632141
Hodge Solicitors LLP
Employment Law
01250 874441
28 Wellmeadow Blairgowrie
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Serendipity Salon
22 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF
Full range of Beauty Holistic and Energy Therapies
Facial Treatments Eye amp Lash Treatments
Manicures Pedicures Gel Polish Acrylics
Paraffin Wax Treatments Spray Tans
Aromatherapy Thai Style Swedish Indian Head Massage
Hopi Ear Candles Reiki Kinesiology
Call any time for more information or pop in for a chat and pick up a brochure
Carolyn is a consultant for Nealrsquos Yard Remedies Organic and uses their fabulous organic products within the treatments she offers or can do pamper parties in your own home
Salon Opening times Mon 2 ndash 6 Wed 230 ndash 9 ThuFri 1030 ndash 6 Sat 10 - 4
Appointments available outwith these times if required just call
Carolyn on 07934 661602 or Lynn on 07399 408046
We look forward to meeting you
Alyth Musical Society
THE DEADWOOD STAGE is Coming to Alyth
Alyth Musical Society is looking for willing cowboys and girls to assist with their 70th anniversary production of ldquoCalamity Janerdquo which will run from 17th ndash 21st April 2018 So if yoursquove always had a secret love to sing dance or help in a technical way donrsquot keep it under your hat We are seeking men and a
womanrsquos touch to help us put on a fantastic show You can-can come along to the Ogilvie Rooms for our first
rehearsal on Monday 16th of October at 730pm We would love you dearly if you did
Other dates for your diary are a Coffee Morning on 4th
November at the Airlie Street Hall and a Carol Concert
straight after the Christmas lights switch on 25th November
Hope to see you all there
BADMINTON CLUB New Season 2017-2018 After the successful ldquolaunchrdquo of this club last year we held our first session this year on Thursday 14th September If you enjoy the game please come and join us
THURSDAYS 8-9PM
LIVE ACTIVE BLAIRGOWRIE BLAIRGOWRIE RECREATIONAL CENTRE
For more info on this informal friendly club please Contact 01828 633184 or macdougasgmailcom
We look forward to seeing the return of those already listed with us and saying hello to anyone new
Depending on the uptake we may look to hiring an extra court to accommodate any keen young 2nd year
Secondary upwards
If you read this Thank You If you show us some interest Great
If we see you on court Fantastic
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We have many members linked to the Voice Facebook page with 1000s more viewing the page every week Have you visited yet Remember you donrsquot need to join Facebook just follow the link on the Voice website The main advantage of having a Facebook presence is the real-time ability to circulate information instantly Itrsquos worth a look
httpswwwfacebookcompagesAlyth-Voice
DONATIONS Thank you to everyone who has donated recently to the Voice It is much appreciated and helps ensure the Voice remains free to every household There are 4 ways to donate 1 Collection Tins in shops 2 HandedPosted to our Treasurer 3 Online at wwwalythvoicecouk using the
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4 Go direct to httpswwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
Please support your Voice today
Alyth Parish Church
Morning Service at 11am every Sunday Evening Service at 600pm on First Sunday of each month (Note Special Dates below)
~~~ Primary and Senior Sunday School
Meet at 11am each Sunday during normal School Terms
New recruits are always most welcome (Primary caters for children aged between 3
and 7 years Senior caters for children between 8 and 12 years) (A Cregraveche is
available for children under three) For any special arrangements please contact
Sunday School staff
~~~
PRAYER GROUP The Prayer Group meets most Thursdays in the Burnside Court Lounge at 1030am Everyone
is most Welcome (This is an informal and very friendly meeting ndash why not join us)
~~~
THE GUILD (Meetings held in the Lower Hall at 2pm)
5th OctmdashTravel Films to make you go by Ken
amp Jean McRonald 2nd NovmdashSeemas Childrenrsquos home in India by
Avril Duncan 18th NovmdashCoffee Morning Airlie St Hall at
10am ~~~
THE CHURCH CHOIR The Choir meet for practice in the Church at
645pm on every Friday ~~~
SPECIAL DATES 1st OctmdashService of Holy Communion at 11am
and 230pm Thanksgiving Service at 6pm
8th OctmdashDuring the morning service there will be a dedication of the Cateran Cushion
20th Octndash Evening of entertainment by lsquoAngus Strathspey and Reelrsquo with Davina Farquharson
In aid of the Church Dry Rot Fund Tickets of pound5 are available at Lunans or at the Church
12th Nov-Remembrance Sunday Meeting at
the Church at 1045am March to the Memorial at conclusion of this service
During the maintenance of the Main Church
most of the Church services will be held within the Airlie Street Hallmdashunless specifically
notified otherwise wwwalythparishchurchorguk
wwwfacebookcomAlythFHP
ALL ARE WELCOME
Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband
Tel 01250 874 583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom
Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg
OCTOBER
1st 11am Book of Common Prayer Communion 8th 11am Harvest Festival Sung Eucharist 22nd 11am Sung Eucharist 29th 1030am Joint Service at St Catherinersquos
Blairgowrie
ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SERVICES
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sundays 930am
St Luans Alexandra St
Alyth
Saturday Vigil 630pm and Sundays 1100am St Stephens Bank St Blairgowrie
Due to the temporary closure of St Maryrsquos Coupar Angus and building works in
St Stephenrsquos Blairgowrie please check website wwwststephensblaircouk for venue
or telephone 01250 872171 to speak to the Parish Priest
Alyth Parish Church ndash Flower Group
After each Sunday Morning service the beautiful arrangements of Flowers that have adorned the Church are distributed to Families who have been recently bereaved to those who are sick in Hospital or in their own Home and to anyone else considered to be in need of some comfort This service is provided by a group of dedicated people who give of their time every Sunday If you wish to help this group in any way please contact Mrs Dorothy Anderson on 01828 632 151 Your help will both valued and much appreciated by many
NOTICES
SOFT TENNIS
Every Wednesday Morning
1030 ndash 1130 Airlie Street Hall
only pound100 per session
Never played before
Come and have a FREE trial session
Spare racquets available
Just turn up
Or ring Pat K (633400) or Pat J (632042)
for more information
We have been approached by members of the public in Alyth with a view to having the council contact details made available in the
NEW COMMUNICANTS
If you would like to become a member of Alyth Parish Church please contact the
Rev Mike Erskine on 01828 632 238 or email
ministeralythparishchurchorguk
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Alyth Literary Society
The 201718 season of the Alyth Literary Society commences on 3rd October 2017 All meetings take place in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth and begin at 730pm (unless otherwise stated) The annual membership fee is pound8 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 A warm welcome will be extended to anyone wishing to join the Society or to attend individual meetings
Syllabus 2017 ndash 2018
3rd October 2017 Eric Summers Kirriemuir Churchill Connections Illustrated 17th October 2017 Dakers Fleming Forgan Fife Hill Of Tarvit Illustrated 7th November 2017 Norman Atkinson Angus Pictish Stones Illustrated 21st November 2017 Murray Brown Broughty Ferry RNLI Broughty Ferry Illustrated 5th December 2017 Hugh Salvesen formerly Alyth John Muir Trust Illustrated 16th January 2018 The History of the Alyth Show Members of Show Committeee 6th February 2018 Annual General Meeting 7pm 20th February 2018 Mr amp Mrs Joy Kilry Travels in Ecuador and the Galapagos Illustrated 6th March 2018 Judith Napier Inverurie The Suitcase Archive Researching an Assynt Crofter Illustrated 20th March 2018 Annual Supper at the Strathmore Golf Centre 600pm for 630pm Guest speaker Sir Ian Grant Alyth
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Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch amp
Socialising Club
THANK YOU
to all who contributed to the success of our recent Coffee Morning at which
more than pound700 was raised
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Donrsquot have access to email
Itrsquos FREE in the
Airlie Street Library
Royal Bank Of Scotland
MOBILE BANK Tuesday - 1010am to 1140am Town Square Thursday - 2pm to 330pm Town Square
Alyth Christmas Lights 200 Club
August Draw
(with thanks to Garry at Airlie Garage)
1st - pound50 - 86 - Mr R Price 2nd - pound30 - 14 - Mrs P Luscombe 3rd - pound20 - 87 - Miss J Menzies
mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
Glenisla SWRI
meet in Glenisla Community Hall 730pm Contact Mrs Hilary Lawrence (president) 01828 633112
or Kathleen Davidson (secretary) 01575 582205
New Members Welcome
Thursday 12th October 2017 730pm Demonstration amp Tasting with Wiltshire Foods
Thursday 9th November 730pm Cyrstal Hand Reflexology amp Fully Clothed Back Massage
With Linda Sinclair and Sheelagh Cameron
Membership pound2000 Visitors pound300
Glenisla Church (SCIO) Charity number SCO44459
There are monthly Songs of Praise evenings held at Glenisla Church 1st Sunday of the month start time 630 with a cup of tea with cake biscuits to follow Open to everyone We have had some fascinating guests so far ndash starting with Sandy Ingram and members of the Angus Strathspey Reel Society Deirdre McVean a speaker form Guide Dogs for the Blind and Bob Alexander with his guest Linda Swankie who told us about her volunteer work with the Vine Trust The next dates will be as follows 1st October ndash John Howie soloist and accompanied by Organist Luke Newman 5th November ndash Remembrance Service led by David McMicking 3rd December ndashRoger Klegg and the Strathmore Singers 24th December ndash Watchnight Service ndash 1130pm
Contact details Philippa Gammell Chairman Glenisla Church SCIO Alrick Glenisla PH11 8PJ Sally Colville Secretary Glenisla Church SCIO Eastmill House Glenisla PH11 8PG
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP AYP are supporting Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club to form a junior section of bowlers We will have coaching sessions every Thursday 330pm - 430pm in term time with the aim of working towards competitive matches between pupils of Alyth Primary School and Rattray Primary School - this will be supported by Caroline Lawrie Active Schools Co-Ordinator Thanks to a donation by the Alyth Bowling Club quiz team the young people will be supplied with bowls and a club t-shirt They will become full junior members of the club allowing them use of the tennis courts too all for just pound10 If you are interested in getting involved in a sport that can be a hobby for life please come along to one of our sessions at the bowling club If you need more info just see George Annan
THE COFFEE CYCLE
Meet every Wednesday morning
Alyth Square 930am
For a cycle in search of
coffee and cake
All welcome
Destination decided on the day
Interested
Calltext Pat 07583297408
Or just turn up See you there
NOTICES
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
THANK YOU
Alyth Friends of Guiding would
like to thank everyone who
donated helped and supported
our coffee morning on
2nd September which
raised pound855
It is very much appreciated
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STRIDE FOR LIFE ALYTH GROUP
Stride for Life is a walking project providing FREE led walks for individuals in their community The group meets on a Tuesday at 130pm at The Airlie Street Hall Our walks last approximately 45-50 minutes Walking is a great way to keep active and make you feel better We think its much more fun walking in a group and enjoying a good old blether On average we have about twenty walkers so why not come and join us There is no need to book just turn up on the day Peter Robertson 632674 (Walk Leader) Marja Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) Tom Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) John Eggleston 633965 (Walk Leader)
Alyth Art Group We meet on Tuesdays from
10am to 12 noon at the Community Wing of
Alyth Primary School If you would like to join our friendly group
please contact the Secretary ndash Angela Meachen
01828 632532 for more information
Meigle Art Group
The Group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Alyth Scout Hall
10am 12pm
New Members Welcome
Equipment can be provided for starters
Contact 633811 for further details
Ericht Art Club
We are a friendly little club where people of all abilities from beginners to expert painters are made most welcome the main objective is to enjoy your hobby in a fun environment If you would like to find out more please contact Tina Gliddon on 07443338580 or Lesley Garside on 07739463594
Gordon Coutts
Alyth amp District Pipe Band
Alyth amp District Pipe Band are looking for new or experienced members either pipes or
drums
Wednesday night practise in Alyth Town Hall from 6pm
For more information please contact Elaine Sturrock 01828 640312
Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club
(Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)
Tel Audra Webster 01738 473146
New members amp volunteers most welcome
Exercise Group - Mondays 10am in the Airlie Street Hall
Lunch at 1230pm in the Airlie Street Hall (pound250p per person)
Next lunches 16th and 30th October
Would you like a lift to the Lunches Telephone 632023
Strathmore Tots Alyth
Baby and Toddler Group
Whether youre a first time mum or dad or
have a larger family come along to our local friendly group for a cuppa and
a chat with other parents while the wee ones play Grandparents and
Carers also welcome
We meet on Monday mornings in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth from 930am to 1130am (previously held
at the town hall)
pound2 per family this includes a snack for the toddlers and as much tea and
coffee as you can drink
To keep up to date with what we have on and where join our Facebook page ndash Strathmore Tots Alyth
Or for more information call or text
07807591868
NOTICES
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
Is a Collection Point for
USED SPECTACLES for VISION 2020
ldquoThe Right to Sight Projectrdquo
For further information on the project please contact
Pam Robertson
Angus Optix 153-155 East High Street Forfar
Tel 01307 462461
Alyth Badminton Club
The 2017-2018 Season commences on
Tuesday the 5th of September 730pm
in the Airlie Street Hall
New members welcome over 18rsquos only
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21st October Bowling Club
pound10 for a table of 4
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Busy Weeks for 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Nine cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps spent three Wednesday evenings during August on the Young Fire-fighters Course run by the staff of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at Blairgowrie Fire Station During the course the cadets were taught home fire safety how anti-social behaviour affects the Fire Service how breathing apparatus works how to run out hoses and extinguish fires and teamwork This all culminated in the cadets having to run out hoses from a tender and then extinguishing real fires on the training area On Wednesday 30 August at the end of the course the cadets presented a cheque to the instructors to be forwarded to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund as thanks for presenting and running the course along with boxes of sweets for the fire-fighters to take with them on callouts On Sunday 3 September the cadets attended Blairgowrie Highland Games where they helped with the car-parking as well as running a presentation tent telling the public all about the Squadronrsquos activities during the year as well as other activities that are available to members of the Air Training Corps During the opening parade for the Games a party of three cadets had the honour of raising the Games Standard the Scottish Flag and the Canadian National Flag welcoming Canadian visitors to the Games
Any boy or girl aged between 13 and 18 years of age who is interested in joining 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron is invited to
come and meet the cadets and staff any Monday or Wednesday evening between 1900 and 2100 hours at the Joint Cadet
Centre Union Street Blairgowrie
20
DONATE TO THE VOICE Your Alyth Voice as a FREE Newsletter written designed and delivered by local volunteers and depends heavily on precious advertisers and of course on donations from you and our friends across the world Therefore it would make sense to make donating as easy a process as possible This led the Committee to thinking about a secure process that anyone could access and it was decided that PayPal would be the safest and simplest online tool to allow readers the opportunity to donate from their home their phone etc PayPal also allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the PayPal me link shown below
wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
21
HALLOWEEN IN SCOTLAND By Ben Johnson (Historic UK Online)
Robert Burns famous Scottish poet wrote about myths legends and traditions associated with lsquoHalloweenrsquo written in 1785 Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural witches spirits and fire The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (summerrsquos end) The Celtic year was determined by the growing seasons and Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark cold winter The festival symbolised the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead It was believed by the Celts that on the night of 31st October ghosts of the dead would walk again amongst them and large bonfires were lit in each village in order to ward off any evil spirits All house fires were put out and new fires lit from these great bonfires Whilst bonfires to scare away the undead are still lit in some areas of Scotland more usually lsquoneep lanternsrsquo (turnip lanterns) are made by scooping out the insides and cutting through the skin to create eyes nose and mouth A candle is then placed inside to make the lantern These lanterns are also supposed to ward off evil spirits Nowadays thanks to the influence of American culture pumpkins are as common as turnips for lanterns Many traditions Burns mentions in his poem lsquoHalloweenrsquo still persist in Scotland to this day From the second verse Some merry friendly country-folks Together did convene To burn thrir nits anrsquo pou their stocks Anrsquo haud their Hallowersquoen Fursquo blythe that nighthellip As mentioned in the lines above a common Halloween tradition was for an engaged couple to each put a nut on the fire If the nuts burned quietly then the marriage would be happy however if the nuts spat and hissed then the marriage would be stormy Similarly if a girl put two nuts on the fire one for her lover and one for herself and the nuts spat and hissed then this was a bad omen for their future together The plants mentioned in the poem above were the stalks of the kale plant or lsquocastocksrsquo The stalks were pulled out of the ground after dark with onersquos eyes shut The idea was that the length and straightness of the stalk would indicate a future partnerrsquos height and figure Any soil on the stock would indicate wealth Until recently lsquotrick or treatrsquo was unknown in Scotland Instead children dressed up and pretended to be evil spirits and went lsquoguisingrsquo (or lsquogaloshinrsquo) The custom traces back to a time when it was thought that by disguising children in this way they would blend in with the spirits that were aboard that night Children arriving at a house so lsquodisguisedrsquo would receive an offering to ward off evil Today it is expected that the children as well as dressing up also perform a party trickmdasha song or a dance or recite a poem for examplemdashbefore they are offered a treat which could be fruit nuts or more commonly nowadays money or sweets The Witchcraft Act of 1735 contained a clause preventing the consumption of pork and pastry comestibles on Halloween The act was however repealed in the 1950rsquos so it is now legal to also offer pork pies or sausage rolls to children as treats lsquoDookinrsquo for apples is a Halloween party game which involves taking an apple floating in a basin of water without using your hands either by spearing it with a fork held in your teeth or by biting it This is another Halloween tradition with its roots in pagan times The origin of bobbing for apples stems back to the ancient Celts who held apples as sacred In fact you could say that the modern-day Halloween traditions of pumpkin lanterns bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating have their origins in the ancient Celtic traditions The Samhuinn Festival in Edinburgh is an annual event marking the Celtic New Year Presented by Beltane Society the event features a spectacular procession of fire music dancing theatre and fireworks and takes place along Edinburghrsquos famous Royal Mile
22
MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
CRIGHTONS CYCLES
bull New amp Used Cycle Sales
bull Repairs
bull Servicing
bull Parts amp Accessories
Extensive range of bikesmdashfrom trikes and scooters to Electric Bikes
87 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DT
Tel 01250 874447 wwwcrightonscyclescouk
Luxury Self Catering Holiday Cottages
Auchteralyth Alyth PH11 8JT
t 01575 530474
wwwauchteralythsteadingscouk
Dogs amp Cats and their well behaved owners are welcome
Could you feel better
Re-balance your mental physical and emotional wellbeing with Homeopathy
- - - - -
Bio-energy - Silent Counselling
07770 985736
angelahomeopathyperthshirecouk
23
WRVS Books on Wheels
Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
Alyth Library
(for FREE internet access amp advice on tracing your ancestors)
Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY
PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
date 4 6500 Burial records and
headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
ADMISSION FREE
If you know of any services in the town that should be advertised in the Voice please contact the Voice at copyalythvoicecouk If you see anything wrong or out of date in the Voice again please contact us at copyalythvoicecouk Your help is appreciated in ensuring we provide the best town information possible
NOTICES
THE LITTLE GLENNERS PARENT
AND TODDLER GROUP
Every Friday (Term Time) 10am ndash 12pm
Isla Primary School- Community Hall
All Welcome
Find us on Facebook
If you are a local Group
wersquoll print your
information here For Free
HOME HELP WANTED
Home help required for an elderly gentleman in Alyth
Once a week initially but some
flexibility helpful
Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
24
Grangemount Cattery Aberbothrie Alyth
SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS
Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore
PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM THE OWNERS
DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY
Tel 01828 632284
Simon Bogle
LAPTOP amp PC REPAIR SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Broadband Setup New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 600pm Monday to Sunday Covering the Perthshire amp Angus areas of Scotland
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth
Call for appointment
Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on
01828 633 433
Specialised Dementia Care
in a Domestic Setting
DAY CARE
RESPITE CARE
RESIDENTIAL CARE
All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu
Trained Staff to promote independence and choice
wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
M 07961 879239
wwwresoluteitcouk
E inforesoluteitcouk
Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing
your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC
Tired of Call Centres going back to the store
We Offer Home amp Office Visits
(Discount Available for Senior Citizens)
Resolute IT provide a wide range of computer services including Repairs amp Upgrades Virus amp Spyware Removal
Network Solutions amp Broadband Support
Technical Support Services
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
Be in The Alyth Voice
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND
COLLECTION SERVICE
Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably
to anywhere in the UK Over-night and same day service
available We are a fully insured family-run
local enterprise M 07724430770Tel 01821 640606
albalogisticsbtinternetcom
PAPER TRAIL Do you have stories you
would like to share Paper Trail can help you to
record the chapters that matter most through a
bespoke service of interviews and printed copy
Contact lizpapertrail-inkuk
Gift vouchers available
SINGING PIANO
THEORY TUITION
Mrs Valerie Smith (DipMusEd LTCL)
01828 633977
25
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
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Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
RooferSlater Slate Repairs Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
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Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
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2-6 Market Square Alyth
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Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
Serving breakfast light bites lunches and delicious cakes
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Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
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01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
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ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
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Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
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For more information please feel free to contact us on
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wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
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Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
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Get free quote for your removal
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Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
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Pre-sale Advice given
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For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
wwwjjhowecouk
Where your smile is important
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General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
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We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
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ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
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32
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
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THANK YOU Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club would like to give a huge Thank You to the following businesses for sponsoring our annual Open Tournament Without their continued support this Tournament would not be the great success it was
GA Davidson Joiners Allan Strachan Fencing
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Land amp Building Services Blairgowrie Bedding Centre
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Join a friendly class Airlie Street Hall Mondays 950 for 10 am start
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SCOUTS When appearing in front of a job interview an applicant was asked about teamwork ldquoWell he replied itrsquos a bit like a flock of flying geese their flight is much easier if they stick together They use up 28 less energy flying in a V shaperdquo Later on he was asked about leading the team ldquo Its like the flock of geese Irsquom quite prepared to take the lead if the need arises but I am equally happy to be honking away at the backrdquo Thanks to EK for this story The moral of this story became apparent over the weekend 15-17 Sept when Fiona Tasker Claire Gordon amp Graham Arnold took the Cubs over to Lochgoilhead Kenny Moyes amp Mark Kimber took the Scouts over to Dunkeld with Norman West amp Cath Jackson plus committee member amp helpers running the coffee morning We had such a good turnout of parents amp helpers at the Coffee Morning that I was despatched early over to Dalguise ( Honk Honk) Upon my arrival at camp everything was completely under control and my first task was to line up with the others for lunch ( Honk Honk) The Coffee Morning made an astounding pound1000 a figure we have never approached before ( Honk Honk) The Cubs had a fabulous time at the water activity centre (Honk Honk) The Scouts weekend was fun with activities and challenges to suit everyone in the group which Kenny amp Mark had completely under control ( Honk Honk) Aye itrsquos a hard life My sincere thanks to absolutely everyone who took part in any way over this weekend We achieved amazing goals which could not have been achieved without the splendid efforts of all involved Well Done and Thank You Meanwhile back at the ranch the Scouts have been carrying out survival skills Our cunning plan was to build bivouacs and sleep the night This would have to be done quickly and efficiently to allow for the dwindling daylight at our disposal Quick and efficient is not one of our redeeming features but we do try Our plans were further thwarted with the weather forecast predicting heavy rain throughout the night With visions of getting washed out in the wee sma hoors we decided that discretion was the better part of valour and even more cunningly built the bivies inside the Scout Hut It was an intriguing variety of structures that developed Quite how they would have coped with a moderate breeze never mind a light drizzle is highly debatable but sleep the night we did With bacon rolls to set us on our way we successfully completed the mission by 1000am And by this time dear reader you will probably have guessed that not a drop of rain fell all night Canrsquot win them all Ron Kirkpatrick
8
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Plan - Design - Build - Maintain W O O D L A N D amp G A R D E N
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Garden design construction amp maintenance tree surgery woodland management bespoke garden
features signs and furniture
Sparkles Cleaning Service
Domestic and Commercial
Blairgowrie
Call Anne 07835030533
J B BUICK BUILDER Local Builder since 1975
bull All general building work
bull Garden walls
bull Conversions
bull Repairs and alterations
bull Garages
bull Extensions
bull Renovations
bull New build
TILING AND PLASTERING SER-VICES
bull Exterior and interior plaster work
bull RoughcastingHarling
bull Cement rendering
bull Ceramic wall and floor tiling
bull Domestic and commercial work All work carried out by fully qualified
Professionals and finished to a high standard
Call now for free estimate Tel 01828632661 mob 07540926699
Or email me at jimmybuickyahoocouk
THE SINGING KETTLE
14 Airlie Street Alyth
CAFEacute amp TEA ROOM Fully licensed
Morning coffees Light lunches
Afternoon teas Home baking
Selection of wines and spirits
Opening times Monday to Saturday
9am to 5pm
T 01828 958 050
WErsquoVE MOVED
W Bruce Decorators Alyth
New Address 5 Glenree
Alyth PH11 8EA
01828 633180
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Thrifty One From the Community for the Community
Opening times 10ammdash4pm Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Phone Anne 07592 338449(speak or leave a message) Facebook message on our page Thrifty One
Email thriftyone1outlookcom
For those of you who use social media you can find us as Thrifty One Please like amp share us with your friends The more folk who know about us the more funds we can raise Thanks
A big hello to all the readers of our fabulous local Voice keeping us all up to date with what is going on in and around Alyth If you were to give the Alyth Voice to someone who had never been to the town I am positive they would guess it to be a much bigger community than we actually are we always seem to punch above our weight Thrifty One is a good example Thank you for all the generous donations and support If you have never given the shop a visit or not been in for a while please come and see what we are all about I love it when people are truly amazed at our selection of quality goods it can be very eclectic which just makes it even more interesting We have been saving a few things for fancy dress if yoursquore looking for something come in and see what we have to inspire your inner super hero or Marilyn Monroe even if you dont have a fancy dress party to go
to We recently had a very successful revamp of DVD books vinyl cd department and it got a big thumbs up from all our customers and by the time this edition of the Voice is out we will hopefully have had another little sort out With the winter nights coming our way we have a great selection of books jigsaw puzzles (which someone very kindly checks for us) music and DVDs We will be selling the DVDs at 50p just supply the popcorn and thats a cheap night in Which leads me nicely into the donation this time round as it is going to Alyth Film Club another great example of all that goes on in Alyth
So to steal a line from a certain Porky Pig Thats all folks
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AIRLIE GARAGE ALYTH
Telephone 01828 633363
Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs
Welding amp Steam Cleaning
Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration
All Jobs Considered
Free Estimates Tyres at competitive prices
Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service
Quality Used Cars For Sale Open 9 am lsquotil late
KEEP CALM AND
SHINE ON
SCOTTrsquoS MOBILE CAR VALET
Mini Valets from pound35
Full Valets from pound50
Full interior valets from pound35
Full exterior valets from pound35
Tel 07715039215 01828 650728
UTOPIA MOBILE THERAPY
SPORTS AND REMEDIAL MASSAGE
BOWEN THERAPY 01250 870235 OR 0797 1141744 wwwutopiamobiletherapycom
jacquiutopiamobiletherapycom
CHRISTINES BEAUTY TREATMENTS
Call anytime for more information
Tel- 01828 640662 Mob 07902009177
Christine Churches
ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN
Handy Hubby 2 Hire
GORDON M KIDD
From Curtain Poles Shelving Satellite TV Phones Flat Pack Assembly to Hard
Landscaping and much more
4 St Andrew St Alyth PH11 8AT
gordonhandyhubby2hirecom
T 01828 633998
M 07933 705476
Graphic Design Studio - Alyth
07854493805
wwwpeapodstudioscouk
Logo-Branding Flyers Social Media Stationary Posters Email Setup Business Cards Signage Advertising Templates Website Marketing Brochures Domain Names Banners
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
NHS and Private Prescriptions
Medicine Compliance Aids
Long Term Medication Support
Minor Ailment Service
Smoking Cessation Service
Health Care Advice
Prescription Collection Service
9 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AH 01828 632302
Advertise your
HERE
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
Ron Dickens
Woodcarving Classes
Weekly classes offered locally with award-winning wildlife woodcarver Ron Dickens
ldquoA Bird in a Dayrdquo taster sessions also available
Studio Open 2nd Sept- 10th Sept 10am-5pm each day
For further information call 01828 633924 or see
wwwrondickenscouk
rondickens015btinternetcom
DRESSMAKING amp
CLOTHING ALTERATIONS
to Professional Standards
Alyth based
Call Mariya
07707 877319 for a quote
No job too big or too small
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ALYTH FILM CLUB
Next Showing at the Ogilvy Rooms
Sunday 15th October 2017 730pm Their Finest 12A Starring Gemma Arterton and Sam Clafin with Bill Nighy The year is 1940 London With the nation bowed down by war the British ministry turns to propaganda films to boost morale at home Realizing their films could use a womans touch the ministry hires Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton) as a scriptwriter in charge of writing the female dialogue Although her artist husband looks down on her job Catrins natural flair quickly gets her noticed by cynical witty lead scriptwriter Buckley (Sam Claflin) Catrin and Buckley set out to make an epic feature film based on the Dunkirk rescue starring the gloriously vain former matinee idol Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy) As bombs are dropping all around them Catrin Buckley and their colorful cast and crew work furiously to make a film that will warm the hearts of the nation Doors Open 700pm for Refreshments Donations welcome
The Alyth Coffee Cycle The Alyth Coffee Cycle has been going since April this year and has a small diverse and friendly following including some French visitors We usually cycle between 15 and 25 miles and decide on the day where to go in search of coffee and cake We have made it to Coupar Angus Glamis Eassie Kirriemuir Peel Farm and of course Meigle Mostly the weather has been kind to us and we intend to keep going through autumn and beyond So if you are interested but havenrsquot yet made it itrsquos not too late Find us on Facebook ndash The Alyth Coffee Cycle or text me (Pat) 07583297408
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Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Treatment in the comfort of your
own home for
bull Nail Cutting
bull Callusrsquo or Corns
bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot
bull In-growing Toenails
For all your Foot-care requirements contact
Madeleine McIntosh SAC Dip FHPT FHPP
Registered Foot-health Practitioner 01250 872005 or
mob 07904 382840
Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766 07809 387893
Commercial Cleaning Domestic Cleaning
Holiday Cottage Cleaning One Off Cleaning
New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning
Office Cleaning
The Bothy 16 Keillor Steading By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9FT
IampD Insurance Services Your local Insurance Experts can save you money
Whether it be Motor Home or Commercial we have the right policy to fit your needs at the right price and be there
when you need us most Come and speak with Wilma Iain or Dawn
The Friendly Faces of Insurance
Your local broker serving your local community
16 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633000 Email Iainianddinsurancecouk
DUNCAN ROSS
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
FOR RELIABLE QUALITY amp
FULLY INSURED
GARDENING SERVICES
lsquoPHONE FOR A QUOTE`
TEL 01828 633392
Mobile 077 1072 1923
075 2652 3773
THE RIVERSIDE FOOT CLINIC KIRSTY KNOTT amp LAURA CHANDLOR
BSc (Hons) HPC Registered Podiatrists
For all your foot care needs OPEN MONDAY ndashSATURDAY
900am-500 pm Thursdays 900 am -100 pm
Evening and home visits by appointment 36 Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ
01250 876057
JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for Perthshire North is here to help you
You can contact John at 17-19 Leslie Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AH
Tel 01250 876576 email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk
Johnston Groundworks
Concrete Specialist experienced in Slabbing Block Paving amp
Driveway Projects Drainage amp Foundation
Works Decking Fencing amp Garden Reforming FREE ESTIMATES
Call Douglas Johnston on 01575 560248 by Alyth
07834518524 Johnstongworksbtinternetcom
Howersquos Carpets amp Interiors Established 1871
We sell carpets vinyl curtains and blinds
Come in for professional advice and browse through our large selection of samples available to
take home
We measure supply and fit
To get your FREE quotation call 01250 872361
Or e-mail shopjjhowecouk FREE UNDERLAY WITH ALL HESSIAN BACKED CARPETS
Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa
Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health
Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy
Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more
For more information or to book an appointment
Tel 01828 632141
Hodge Solicitors LLP
Employment Law
01250 874441
28 Wellmeadow Blairgowrie
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Serendipity Salon
22 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF
Full range of Beauty Holistic and Energy Therapies
Facial Treatments Eye amp Lash Treatments
Manicures Pedicures Gel Polish Acrylics
Paraffin Wax Treatments Spray Tans
Aromatherapy Thai Style Swedish Indian Head Massage
Hopi Ear Candles Reiki Kinesiology
Call any time for more information or pop in for a chat and pick up a brochure
Carolyn is a consultant for Nealrsquos Yard Remedies Organic and uses their fabulous organic products within the treatments she offers or can do pamper parties in your own home
Salon Opening times Mon 2 ndash 6 Wed 230 ndash 9 ThuFri 1030 ndash 6 Sat 10 - 4
Appointments available outwith these times if required just call
Carolyn on 07934 661602 or Lynn on 07399 408046
We look forward to meeting you
Alyth Musical Society
THE DEADWOOD STAGE is Coming to Alyth
Alyth Musical Society is looking for willing cowboys and girls to assist with their 70th anniversary production of ldquoCalamity Janerdquo which will run from 17th ndash 21st April 2018 So if yoursquove always had a secret love to sing dance or help in a technical way donrsquot keep it under your hat We are seeking men and a
womanrsquos touch to help us put on a fantastic show You can-can come along to the Ogilvie Rooms for our first
rehearsal on Monday 16th of October at 730pm We would love you dearly if you did
Other dates for your diary are a Coffee Morning on 4th
November at the Airlie Street Hall and a Carol Concert
straight after the Christmas lights switch on 25th November
Hope to see you all there
BADMINTON CLUB New Season 2017-2018 After the successful ldquolaunchrdquo of this club last year we held our first session this year on Thursday 14th September If you enjoy the game please come and join us
THURSDAYS 8-9PM
LIVE ACTIVE BLAIRGOWRIE BLAIRGOWRIE RECREATIONAL CENTRE
For more info on this informal friendly club please Contact 01828 633184 or macdougasgmailcom
We look forward to seeing the return of those already listed with us and saying hello to anyone new
Depending on the uptake we may look to hiring an extra court to accommodate any keen young 2nd year
Secondary upwards
If you read this Thank You If you show us some interest Great
If we see you on court Fantastic
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MAILINGS
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We have many members linked to the Voice Facebook page with 1000s more viewing the page every week Have you visited yet Remember you donrsquot need to join Facebook just follow the link on the Voice website The main advantage of having a Facebook presence is the real-time ability to circulate information instantly Itrsquos worth a look
httpswwwfacebookcompagesAlyth-Voice
DONATIONS Thank you to everyone who has donated recently to the Voice It is much appreciated and helps ensure the Voice remains free to every household There are 4 ways to donate 1 Collection Tins in shops 2 HandedPosted to our Treasurer 3 Online at wwwalythvoicecouk using the
secure PayPal system
4 Go direct to httpswwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
Please support your Voice today
Alyth Parish Church
Morning Service at 11am every Sunday Evening Service at 600pm on First Sunday of each month (Note Special Dates below)
~~~ Primary and Senior Sunday School
Meet at 11am each Sunday during normal School Terms
New recruits are always most welcome (Primary caters for children aged between 3
and 7 years Senior caters for children between 8 and 12 years) (A Cregraveche is
available for children under three) For any special arrangements please contact
Sunday School staff
~~~
PRAYER GROUP The Prayer Group meets most Thursdays in the Burnside Court Lounge at 1030am Everyone
is most Welcome (This is an informal and very friendly meeting ndash why not join us)
~~~
THE GUILD (Meetings held in the Lower Hall at 2pm)
5th OctmdashTravel Films to make you go by Ken
amp Jean McRonald 2nd NovmdashSeemas Childrenrsquos home in India by
Avril Duncan 18th NovmdashCoffee Morning Airlie St Hall at
10am ~~~
THE CHURCH CHOIR The Choir meet for practice in the Church at
645pm on every Friday ~~~
SPECIAL DATES 1st OctmdashService of Holy Communion at 11am
and 230pm Thanksgiving Service at 6pm
8th OctmdashDuring the morning service there will be a dedication of the Cateran Cushion
20th Octndash Evening of entertainment by lsquoAngus Strathspey and Reelrsquo with Davina Farquharson
In aid of the Church Dry Rot Fund Tickets of pound5 are available at Lunans or at the Church
12th Nov-Remembrance Sunday Meeting at
the Church at 1045am March to the Memorial at conclusion of this service
During the maintenance of the Main Church
most of the Church services will be held within the Airlie Street Hallmdashunless specifically
notified otherwise wwwalythparishchurchorguk
wwwfacebookcomAlythFHP
ALL ARE WELCOME
Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband
Tel 01250 874 583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom
Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg
OCTOBER
1st 11am Book of Common Prayer Communion 8th 11am Harvest Festival Sung Eucharist 22nd 11am Sung Eucharist 29th 1030am Joint Service at St Catherinersquos
Blairgowrie
ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SERVICES
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sundays 930am
St Luans Alexandra St
Alyth
Saturday Vigil 630pm and Sundays 1100am St Stephens Bank St Blairgowrie
Due to the temporary closure of St Maryrsquos Coupar Angus and building works in
St Stephenrsquos Blairgowrie please check website wwwststephensblaircouk for venue
or telephone 01250 872171 to speak to the Parish Priest
Alyth Parish Church ndash Flower Group
After each Sunday Morning service the beautiful arrangements of Flowers that have adorned the Church are distributed to Families who have been recently bereaved to those who are sick in Hospital or in their own Home and to anyone else considered to be in need of some comfort This service is provided by a group of dedicated people who give of their time every Sunday If you wish to help this group in any way please contact Mrs Dorothy Anderson on 01828 632 151 Your help will both valued and much appreciated by many
NOTICES
SOFT TENNIS
Every Wednesday Morning
1030 ndash 1130 Airlie Street Hall
only pound100 per session
Never played before
Come and have a FREE trial session
Spare racquets available
Just turn up
Or ring Pat K (633400) or Pat J (632042)
for more information
We have been approached by members of the public in Alyth with a view to having the council contact details made available in the
NEW COMMUNICANTS
If you would like to become a member of Alyth Parish Church please contact the
Rev Mike Erskine on 01828 632 238 or email
ministeralythparishchurchorguk
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Alyth Literary Society
The 201718 season of the Alyth Literary Society commences on 3rd October 2017 All meetings take place in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth and begin at 730pm (unless otherwise stated) The annual membership fee is pound8 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 A warm welcome will be extended to anyone wishing to join the Society or to attend individual meetings
Syllabus 2017 ndash 2018
3rd October 2017 Eric Summers Kirriemuir Churchill Connections Illustrated 17th October 2017 Dakers Fleming Forgan Fife Hill Of Tarvit Illustrated 7th November 2017 Norman Atkinson Angus Pictish Stones Illustrated 21st November 2017 Murray Brown Broughty Ferry RNLI Broughty Ferry Illustrated 5th December 2017 Hugh Salvesen formerly Alyth John Muir Trust Illustrated 16th January 2018 The History of the Alyth Show Members of Show Committeee 6th February 2018 Annual General Meeting 7pm 20th February 2018 Mr amp Mrs Joy Kilry Travels in Ecuador and the Galapagos Illustrated 6th March 2018 Judith Napier Inverurie The Suitcase Archive Researching an Assynt Crofter Illustrated 20th March 2018 Annual Supper at the Strathmore Golf Centre 600pm for 630pm Guest speaker Sir Ian Grant Alyth
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Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch amp
Socialising Club
THANK YOU
to all who contributed to the success of our recent Coffee Morning at which
more than pound700 was raised
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Donrsquot have access to email
Itrsquos FREE in the
Airlie Street Library
Royal Bank Of Scotland
MOBILE BANK Tuesday - 1010am to 1140am Town Square Thursday - 2pm to 330pm Town Square
Alyth Christmas Lights 200 Club
August Draw
(with thanks to Garry at Airlie Garage)
1st - pound50 - 86 - Mr R Price 2nd - pound30 - 14 - Mrs P Luscombe 3rd - pound20 - 87 - Miss J Menzies
mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
Glenisla SWRI
meet in Glenisla Community Hall 730pm Contact Mrs Hilary Lawrence (president) 01828 633112
or Kathleen Davidson (secretary) 01575 582205
New Members Welcome
Thursday 12th October 2017 730pm Demonstration amp Tasting with Wiltshire Foods
Thursday 9th November 730pm Cyrstal Hand Reflexology amp Fully Clothed Back Massage
With Linda Sinclair and Sheelagh Cameron
Membership pound2000 Visitors pound300
Glenisla Church (SCIO) Charity number SCO44459
There are monthly Songs of Praise evenings held at Glenisla Church 1st Sunday of the month start time 630 with a cup of tea with cake biscuits to follow Open to everyone We have had some fascinating guests so far ndash starting with Sandy Ingram and members of the Angus Strathspey Reel Society Deirdre McVean a speaker form Guide Dogs for the Blind and Bob Alexander with his guest Linda Swankie who told us about her volunteer work with the Vine Trust The next dates will be as follows 1st October ndash John Howie soloist and accompanied by Organist Luke Newman 5th November ndash Remembrance Service led by David McMicking 3rd December ndashRoger Klegg and the Strathmore Singers 24th December ndash Watchnight Service ndash 1130pm
Contact details Philippa Gammell Chairman Glenisla Church SCIO Alrick Glenisla PH11 8PJ Sally Colville Secretary Glenisla Church SCIO Eastmill House Glenisla PH11 8PG
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP AYP are supporting Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club to form a junior section of bowlers We will have coaching sessions every Thursday 330pm - 430pm in term time with the aim of working towards competitive matches between pupils of Alyth Primary School and Rattray Primary School - this will be supported by Caroline Lawrie Active Schools Co-Ordinator Thanks to a donation by the Alyth Bowling Club quiz team the young people will be supplied with bowls and a club t-shirt They will become full junior members of the club allowing them use of the tennis courts too all for just pound10 If you are interested in getting involved in a sport that can be a hobby for life please come along to one of our sessions at the bowling club If you need more info just see George Annan
THE COFFEE CYCLE
Meet every Wednesday morning
Alyth Square 930am
For a cycle in search of
coffee and cake
All welcome
Destination decided on the day
Interested
Calltext Pat 07583297408
Or just turn up See you there
NOTICES
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
THANK YOU
Alyth Friends of Guiding would
like to thank everyone who
donated helped and supported
our coffee morning on
2nd September which
raised pound855
It is very much appreciated
17
STRIDE FOR LIFE ALYTH GROUP
Stride for Life is a walking project providing FREE led walks for individuals in their community The group meets on a Tuesday at 130pm at The Airlie Street Hall Our walks last approximately 45-50 minutes Walking is a great way to keep active and make you feel better We think its much more fun walking in a group and enjoying a good old blether On average we have about twenty walkers so why not come and join us There is no need to book just turn up on the day Peter Robertson 632674 (Walk Leader) Marja Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) Tom Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) John Eggleston 633965 (Walk Leader)
Alyth Art Group We meet on Tuesdays from
10am to 12 noon at the Community Wing of
Alyth Primary School If you would like to join our friendly group
please contact the Secretary ndash Angela Meachen
01828 632532 for more information
Meigle Art Group
The Group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Alyth Scout Hall
10am 12pm
New Members Welcome
Equipment can be provided for starters
Contact 633811 for further details
Ericht Art Club
We are a friendly little club where people of all abilities from beginners to expert painters are made most welcome the main objective is to enjoy your hobby in a fun environment If you would like to find out more please contact Tina Gliddon on 07443338580 or Lesley Garside on 07739463594
Gordon Coutts
Alyth amp District Pipe Band
Alyth amp District Pipe Band are looking for new or experienced members either pipes or
drums
Wednesday night practise in Alyth Town Hall from 6pm
For more information please contact Elaine Sturrock 01828 640312
Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club
(Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)
Tel Audra Webster 01738 473146
New members amp volunteers most welcome
Exercise Group - Mondays 10am in the Airlie Street Hall
Lunch at 1230pm in the Airlie Street Hall (pound250p per person)
Next lunches 16th and 30th October
Would you like a lift to the Lunches Telephone 632023
Strathmore Tots Alyth
Baby and Toddler Group
Whether youre a first time mum or dad or
have a larger family come along to our local friendly group for a cuppa and
a chat with other parents while the wee ones play Grandparents and
Carers also welcome
We meet on Monday mornings in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth from 930am to 1130am (previously held
at the town hall)
pound2 per family this includes a snack for the toddlers and as much tea and
coffee as you can drink
To keep up to date with what we have on and where join our Facebook page ndash Strathmore Tots Alyth
Or for more information call or text
07807591868
NOTICES
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
Is a Collection Point for
USED SPECTACLES for VISION 2020
ldquoThe Right to Sight Projectrdquo
For further information on the project please contact
Pam Robertson
Angus Optix 153-155 East High Street Forfar
Tel 01307 462461
Alyth Badminton Club
The 2017-2018 Season commences on
Tuesday the 5th of September 730pm
in the Airlie Street Hall
New members welcome over 18rsquos only
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21st October Bowling Club
pound10 for a table of 4
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Busy Weeks for 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Nine cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps spent three Wednesday evenings during August on the Young Fire-fighters Course run by the staff of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at Blairgowrie Fire Station During the course the cadets were taught home fire safety how anti-social behaviour affects the Fire Service how breathing apparatus works how to run out hoses and extinguish fires and teamwork This all culminated in the cadets having to run out hoses from a tender and then extinguishing real fires on the training area On Wednesday 30 August at the end of the course the cadets presented a cheque to the instructors to be forwarded to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund as thanks for presenting and running the course along with boxes of sweets for the fire-fighters to take with them on callouts On Sunday 3 September the cadets attended Blairgowrie Highland Games where they helped with the car-parking as well as running a presentation tent telling the public all about the Squadronrsquos activities during the year as well as other activities that are available to members of the Air Training Corps During the opening parade for the Games a party of three cadets had the honour of raising the Games Standard the Scottish Flag and the Canadian National Flag welcoming Canadian visitors to the Games
Any boy or girl aged between 13 and 18 years of age who is interested in joining 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron is invited to
come and meet the cadets and staff any Monday or Wednesday evening between 1900 and 2100 hours at the Joint Cadet
Centre Union Street Blairgowrie
20
DONATE TO THE VOICE Your Alyth Voice as a FREE Newsletter written designed and delivered by local volunteers and depends heavily on precious advertisers and of course on donations from you and our friends across the world Therefore it would make sense to make donating as easy a process as possible This led the Committee to thinking about a secure process that anyone could access and it was decided that PayPal would be the safest and simplest online tool to allow readers the opportunity to donate from their home their phone etc PayPal also allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the PayPal me link shown below
wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
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HALLOWEEN IN SCOTLAND By Ben Johnson (Historic UK Online)
Robert Burns famous Scottish poet wrote about myths legends and traditions associated with lsquoHalloweenrsquo written in 1785 Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural witches spirits and fire The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (summerrsquos end) The Celtic year was determined by the growing seasons and Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark cold winter The festival symbolised the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead It was believed by the Celts that on the night of 31st October ghosts of the dead would walk again amongst them and large bonfires were lit in each village in order to ward off any evil spirits All house fires were put out and new fires lit from these great bonfires Whilst bonfires to scare away the undead are still lit in some areas of Scotland more usually lsquoneep lanternsrsquo (turnip lanterns) are made by scooping out the insides and cutting through the skin to create eyes nose and mouth A candle is then placed inside to make the lantern These lanterns are also supposed to ward off evil spirits Nowadays thanks to the influence of American culture pumpkins are as common as turnips for lanterns Many traditions Burns mentions in his poem lsquoHalloweenrsquo still persist in Scotland to this day From the second verse Some merry friendly country-folks Together did convene To burn thrir nits anrsquo pou their stocks Anrsquo haud their Hallowersquoen Fursquo blythe that nighthellip As mentioned in the lines above a common Halloween tradition was for an engaged couple to each put a nut on the fire If the nuts burned quietly then the marriage would be happy however if the nuts spat and hissed then the marriage would be stormy Similarly if a girl put two nuts on the fire one for her lover and one for herself and the nuts spat and hissed then this was a bad omen for their future together The plants mentioned in the poem above were the stalks of the kale plant or lsquocastocksrsquo The stalks were pulled out of the ground after dark with onersquos eyes shut The idea was that the length and straightness of the stalk would indicate a future partnerrsquos height and figure Any soil on the stock would indicate wealth Until recently lsquotrick or treatrsquo was unknown in Scotland Instead children dressed up and pretended to be evil spirits and went lsquoguisingrsquo (or lsquogaloshinrsquo) The custom traces back to a time when it was thought that by disguising children in this way they would blend in with the spirits that were aboard that night Children arriving at a house so lsquodisguisedrsquo would receive an offering to ward off evil Today it is expected that the children as well as dressing up also perform a party trickmdasha song or a dance or recite a poem for examplemdashbefore they are offered a treat which could be fruit nuts or more commonly nowadays money or sweets The Witchcraft Act of 1735 contained a clause preventing the consumption of pork and pastry comestibles on Halloween The act was however repealed in the 1950rsquos so it is now legal to also offer pork pies or sausage rolls to children as treats lsquoDookinrsquo for apples is a Halloween party game which involves taking an apple floating in a basin of water without using your hands either by spearing it with a fork held in your teeth or by biting it This is another Halloween tradition with its roots in pagan times The origin of bobbing for apples stems back to the ancient Celts who held apples as sacred In fact you could say that the modern-day Halloween traditions of pumpkin lanterns bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating have their origins in the ancient Celtic traditions The Samhuinn Festival in Edinburgh is an annual event marking the Celtic New Year Presented by Beltane Society the event features a spectacular procession of fire music dancing theatre and fireworks and takes place along Edinburghrsquos famous Royal Mile
22
MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
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Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
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Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
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PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
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headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
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Once a week initially but some
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Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
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Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
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01828 633977
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Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
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Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
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07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
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E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
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-----------------------------------------------
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Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
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ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
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Leitfie Farms Beef Range
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Free Weekly Local Delivery
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Alyth PH11 8NZ
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ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
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32
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
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-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
ADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice
In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that adverts for publication are submitted before the 14th day of each month We accept adverts in the following formats publisher jpg word It is the advertisers responsibility to inform the Voice of all changes before the deadline of the14th Changes andor adverts received after this date will not be included The Voice can no longer callvisit on advertisers Any time sensitive adverts that are published will be pulled if no further amendments are received Once your space is lost further adverts cannot be guaranteed We regret that space cannot be booked Email advertisingalythvoicecouk
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Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included It would be a great help and much appreciated if articles submitted could be in a separate document and in font
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Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved
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Telephone 01828 632 995
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TEL01575 572875 E A-SoutarLIVEcouk
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Open Tues - Sat
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SCOUTS When appearing in front of a job interview an applicant was asked about teamwork ldquoWell he replied itrsquos a bit like a flock of flying geese their flight is much easier if they stick together They use up 28 less energy flying in a V shaperdquo Later on he was asked about leading the team ldquo Its like the flock of geese Irsquom quite prepared to take the lead if the need arises but I am equally happy to be honking away at the backrdquo Thanks to EK for this story The moral of this story became apparent over the weekend 15-17 Sept when Fiona Tasker Claire Gordon amp Graham Arnold took the Cubs over to Lochgoilhead Kenny Moyes amp Mark Kimber took the Scouts over to Dunkeld with Norman West amp Cath Jackson plus committee member amp helpers running the coffee morning We had such a good turnout of parents amp helpers at the Coffee Morning that I was despatched early over to Dalguise ( Honk Honk) Upon my arrival at camp everything was completely under control and my first task was to line up with the others for lunch ( Honk Honk) The Coffee Morning made an astounding pound1000 a figure we have never approached before ( Honk Honk) The Cubs had a fabulous time at the water activity centre (Honk Honk) The Scouts weekend was fun with activities and challenges to suit everyone in the group which Kenny amp Mark had completely under control ( Honk Honk) Aye itrsquos a hard life My sincere thanks to absolutely everyone who took part in any way over this weekend We achieved amazing goals which could not have been achieved without the splendid efforts of all involved Well Done and Thank You Meanwhile back at the ranch the Scouts have been carrying out survival skills Our cunning plan was to build bivouacs and sleep the night This would have to be done quickly and efficiently to allow for the dwindling daylight at our disposal Quick and efficient is not one of our redeeming features but we do try Our plans were further thwarted with the weather forecast predicting heavy rain throughout the night With visions of getting washed out in the wee sma hoors we decided that discretion was the better part of valour and even more cunningly built the bivies inside the Scout Hut It was an intriguing variety of structures that developed Quite how they would have coped with a moderate breeze never mind a light drizzle is highly debatable but sleep the night we did With bacon rolls to set us on our way we successfully completed the mission by 1000am And by this time dear reader you will probably have guessed that not a drop of rain fell all night Canrsquot win them all Ron Kirkpatrick
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Sparkles Cleaning Service
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Blairgowrie
Call Anne 07835030533
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bull All general building work
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Call now for free estimate Tel 01828632661 mob 07540926699
Or email me at jimmybuickyahoocouk
THE SINGING KETTLE
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Morning coffees Light lunches
Afternoon teas Home baking
Selection of wines and spirits
Opening times Monday to Saturday
9am to 5pm
T 01828 958 050
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Alyth PH11 8EA
01828 633180
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Thrifty One From the Community for the Community
Opening times 10ammdash4pm Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Phone Anne 07592 338449(speak or leave a message) Facebook message on our page Thrifty One
Email thriftyone1outlookcom
For those of you who use social media you can find us as Thrifty One Please like amp share us with your friends The more folk who know about us the more funds we can raise Thanks
A big hello to all the readers of our fabulous local Voice keeping us all up to date with what is going on in and around Alyth If you were to give the Alyth Voice to someone who had never been to the town I am positive they would guess it to be a much bigger community than we actually are we always seem to punch above our weight Thrifty One is a good example Thank you for all the generous donations and support If you have never given the shop a visit or not been in for a while please come and see what we are all about I love it when people are truly amazed at our selection of quality goods it can be very eclectic which just makes it even more interesting We have been saving a few things for fancy dress if yoursquore looking for something come in and see what we have to inspire your inner super hero or Marilyn Monroe even if you dont have a fancy dress party to go
to We recently had a very successful revamp of DVD books vinyl cd department and it got a big thumbs up from all our customers and by the time this edition of the Voice is out we will hopefully have had another little sort out With the winter nights coming our way we have a great selection of books jigsaw puzzles (which someone very kindly checks for us) music and DVDs We will be selling the DVDs at 50p just supply the popcorn and thats a cheap night in Which leads me nicely into the donation this time round as it is going to Alyth Film Club another great example of all that goes on in Alyth
So to steal a line from a certain Porky Pig Thats all folks
10
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Telephone 01828 633363
Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs
Welding amp Steam Cleaning
Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration
All Jobs Considered
Free Estimates Tyres at competitive prices
Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service
Quality Used Cars For Sale Open 9 am lsquotil late
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SCOTTrsquoS MOBILE CAR VALET
Mini Valets from pound35
Full Valets from pound50
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Tel 07715039215 01828 650728
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Call anytime for more information
Tel- 01828 640662 Mob 07902009177
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ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN
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From Curtain Poles Shelving Satellite TV Phones Flat Pack Assembly to Hard
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4 St Andrew St Alyth PH11 8AT
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T 01828 633998
M 07933 705476
Graphic Design Studio - Alyth
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wwwpeapodstudioscouk
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Woodcarving Classes
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For further information call 01828 633924 or see
wwwrondickenscouk
rondickens015btinternetcom
DRESSMAKING amp
CLOTHING ALTERATIONS
to Professional Standards
Alyth based
Call Mariya
07707 877319 for a quote
No job too big or too small
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ALYTH FILM CLUB
Next Showing at the Ogilvy Rooms
Sunday 15th October 2017 730pm Their Finest 12A Starring Gemma Arterton and Sam Clafin with Bill Nighy The year is 1940 London With the nation bowed down by war the British ministry turns to propaganda films to boost morale at home Realizing their films could use a womans touch the ministry hires Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton) as a scriptwriter in charge of writing the female dialogue Although her artist husband looks down on her job Catrins natural flair quickly gets her noticed by cynical witty lead scriptwriter Buckley (Sam Claflin) Catrin and Buckley set out to make an epic feature film based on the Dunkirk rescue starring the gloriously vain former matinee idol Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy) As bombs are dropping all around them Catrin Buckley and their colorful cast and crew work furiously to make a film that will warm the hearts of the nation Doors Open 700pm for Refreshments Donations welcome
The Alyth Coffee Cycle The Alyth Coffee Cycle has been going since April this year and has a small diverse and friendly following including some French visitors We usually cycle between 15 and 25 miles and decide on the day where to go in search of coffee and cake We have made it to Coupar Angus Glamis Eassie Kirriemuir Peel Farm and of course Meigle Mostly the weather has been kind to us and we intend to keep going through autumn and beyond So if you are interested but havenrsquot yet made it itrsquos not too late Find us on Facebook ndash The Alyth Coffee Cycle or text me (Pat) 07583297408
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Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Treatment in the comfort of your
own home for
bull Nail Cutting
bull Callusrsquo or Corns
bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot
bull In-growing Toenails
For all your Foot-care requirements contact
Madeleine McIntosh SAC Dip FHPT FHPP
Registered Foot-health Practitioner 01250 872005 or
mob 07904 382840
Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766 07809 387893
Commercial Cleaning Domestic Cleaning
Holiday Cottage Cleaning One Off Cleaning
New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning
Office Cleaning
The Bothy 16 Keillor Steading By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9FT
IampD Insurance Services Your local Insurance Experts can save you money
Whether it be Motor Home or Commercial we have the right policy to fit your needs at the right price and be there
when you need us most Come and speak with Wilma Iain or Dawn
The Friendly Faces of Insurance
Your local broker serving your local community
16 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633000 Email Iainianddinsurancecouk
DUNCAN ROSS
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
FOR RELIABLE QUALITY amp
FULLY INSURED
GARDENING SERVICES
lsquoPHONE FOR A QUOTE`
TEL 01828 633392
Mobile 077 1072 1923
075 2652 3773
THE RIVERSIDE FOOT CLINIC KIRSTY KNOTT amp LAURA CHANDLOR
BSc (Hons) HPC Registered Podiatrists
For all your foot care needs OPEN MONDAY ndashSATURDAY
900am-500 pm Thursdays 900 am -100 pm
Evening and home visits by appointment 36 Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ
01250 876057
JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for Perthshire North is here to help you
You can contact John at 17-19 Leslie Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AH
Tel 01250 876576 email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk
Johnston Groundworks
Concrete Specialist experienced in Slabbing Block Paving amp
Driveway Projects Drainage amp Foundation
Works Decking Fencing amp Garden Reforming FREE ESTIMATES
Call Douglas Johnston on 01575 560248 by Alyth
07834518524 Johnstongworksbtinternetcom
Howersquos Carpets amp Interiors Established 1871
We sell carpets vinyl curtains and blinds
Come in for professional advice and browse through our large selection of samples available to
take home
We measure supply and fit
To get your FREE quotation call 01250 872361
Or e-mail shopjjhowecouk FREE UNDERLAY WITH ALL HESSIAN BACKED CARPETS
Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa
Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health
Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy
Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more
For more information or to book an appointment
Tel 01828 632141
Hodge Solicitors LLP
Employment Law
01250 874441
28 Wellmeadow Blairgowrie
13
Serendipity Salon
22 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF
Full range of Beauty Holistic and Energy Therapies
Facial Treatments Eye amp Lash Treatments
Manicures Pedicures Gel Polish Acrylics
Paraffin Wax Treatments Spray Tans
Aromatherapy Thai Style Swedish Indian Head Massage
Hopi Ear Candles Reiki Kinesiology
Call any time for more information or pop in for a chat and pick up a brochure
Carolyn is a consultant for Nealrsquos Yard Remedies Organic and uses their fabulous organic products within the treatments she offers or can do pamper parties in your own home
Salon Opening times Mon 2 ndash 6 Wed 230 ndash 9 ThuFri 1030 ndash 6 Sat 10 - 4
Appointments available outwith these times if required just call
Carolyn on 07934 661602 or Lynn on 07399 408046
We look forward to meeting you
Alyth Musical Society
THE DEADWOOD STAGE is Coming to Alyth
Alyth Musical Society is looking for willing cowboys and girls to assist with their 70th anniversary production of ldquoCalamity Janerdquo which will run from 17th ndash 21st April 2018 So if yoursquove always had a secret love to sing dance or help in a technical way donrsquot keep it under your hat We are seeking men and a
womanrsquos touch to help us put on a fantastic show You can-can come along to the Ogilvie Rooms for our first
rehearsal on Monday 16th of October at 730pm We would love you dearly if you did
Other dates for your diary are a Coffee Morning on 4th
November at the Airlie Street Hall and a Carol Concert
straight after the Christmas lights switch on 25th November
Hope to see you all there
BADMINTON CLUB New Season 2017-2018 After the successful ldquolaunchrdquo of this club last year we held our first session this year on Thursday 14th September If you enjoy the game please come and join us
THURSDAYS 8-9PM
LIVE ACTIVE BLAIRGOWRIE BLAIRGOWRIE RECREATIONAL CENTRE
For more info on this informal friendly club please Contact 01828 633184 or macdougasgmailcom
We look forward to seeing the return of those already listed with us and saying hello to anyone new
Depending on the uptake we may look to hiring an extra court to accommodate any keen young 2nd year
Secondary upwards
If you read this Thank You If you show us some interest Great
If we see you on court Fantastic
14
MAILINGS
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We have many members linked to the Voice Facebook page with 1000s more viewing the page every week Have you visited yet Remember you donrsquot need to join Facebook just follow the link on the Voice website The main advantage of having a Facebook presence is the real-time ability to circulate information instantly Itrsquos worth a look
httpswwwfacebookcompagesAlyth-Voice
DONATIONS Thank you to everyone who has donated recently to the Voice It is much appreciated and helps ensure the Voice remains free to every household There are 4 ways to donate 1 Collection Tins in shops 2 HandedPosted to our Treasurer 3 Online at wwwalythvoicecouk using the
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Alyth Parish Church
Morning Service at 11am every Sunday Evening Service at 600pm on First Sunday of each month (Note Special Dates below)
~~~ Primary and Senior Sunday School
Meet at 11am each Sunday during normal School Terms
New recruits are always most welcome (Primary caters for children aged between 3
and 7 years Senior caters for children between 8 and 12 years) (A Cregraveche is
available for children under three) For any special arrangements please contact
Sunday School staff
~~~
PRAYER GROUP The Prayer Group meets most Thursdays in the Burnside Court Lounge at 1030am Everyone
is most Welcome (This is an informal and very friendly meeting ndash why not join us)
~~~
THE GUILD (Meetings held in the Lower Hall at 2pm)
5th OctmdashTravel Films to make you go by Ken
amp Jean McRonald 2nd NovmdashSeemas Childrenrsquos home in India by
Avril Duncan 18th NovmdashCoffee Morning Airlie St Hall at
10am ~~~
THE CHURCH CHOIR The Choir meet for practice in the Church at
645pm on every Friday ~~~
SPECIAL DATES 1st OctmdashService of Holy Communion at 11am
and 230pm Thanksgiving Service at 6pm
8th OctmdashDuring the morning service there will be a dedication of the Cateran Cushion
20th Octndash Evening of entertainment by lsquoAngus Strathspey and Reelrsquo with Davina Farquharson
In aid of the Church Dry Rot Fund Tickets of pound5 are available at Lunans or at the Church
12th Nov-Remembrance Sunday Meeting at
the Church at 1045am March to the Memorial at conclusion of this service
During the maintenance of the Main Church
most of the Church services will be held within the Airlie Street Hallmdashunless specifically
notified otherwise wwwalythparishchurchorguk
wwwfacebookcomAlythFHP
ALL ARE WELCOME
Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband
Tel 01250 874 583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom
Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg
OCTOBER
1st 11am Book of Common Prayer Communion 8th 11am Harvest Festival Sung Eucharist 22nd 11am Sung Eucharist 29th 1030am Joint Service at St Catherinersquos
Blairgowrie
ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SERVICES
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sundays 930am
St Luans Alexandra St
Alyth
Saturday Vigil 630pm and Sundays 1100am St Stephens Bank St Blairgowrie
Due to the temporary closure of St Maryrsquos Coupar Angus and building works in
St Stephenrsquos Blairgowrie please check website wwwststephensblaircouk for venue
or telephone 01250 872171 to speak to the Parish Priest
Alyth Parish Church ndash Flower Group
After each Sunday Morning service the beautiful arrangements of Flowers that have adorned the Church are distributed to Families who have been recently bereaved to those who are sick in Hospital or in their own Home and to anyone else considered to be in need of some comfort This service is provided by a group of dedicated people who give of their time every Sunday If you wish to help this group in any way please contact Mrs Dorothy Anderson on 01828 632 151 Your help will both valued and much appreciated by many
NOTICES
SOFT TENNIS
Every Wednesday Morning
1030 ndash 1130 Airlie Street Hall
only pound100 per session
Never played before
Come and have a FREE trial session
Spare racquets available
Just turn up
Or ring Pat K (633400) or Pat J (632042)
for more information
We have been approached by members of the public in Alyth with a view to having the council contact details made available in the
NEW COMMUNICANTS
If you would like to become a member of Alyth Parish Church please contact the
Rev Mike Erskine on 01828 632 238 or email
ministeralythparishchurchorguk
15
Alyth Literary Society
The 201718 season of the Alyth Literary Society commences on 3rd October 2017 All meetings take place in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth and begin at 730pm (unless otherwise stated) The annual membership fee is pound8 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 A warm welcome will be extended to anyone wishing to join the Society or to attend individual meetings
Syllabus 2017 ndash 2018
3rd October 2017 Eric Summers Kirriemuir Churchill Connections Illustrated 17th October 2017 Dakers Fleming Forgan Fife Hill Of Tarvit Illustrated 7th November 2017 Norman Atkinson Angus Pictish Stones Illustrated 21st November 2017 Murray Brown Broughty Ferry RNLI Broughty Ferry Illustrated 5th December 2017 Hugh Salvesen formerly Alyth John Muir Trust Illustrated 16th January 2018 The History of the Alyth Show Members of Show Committeee 6th February 2018 Annual General Meeting 7pm 20th February 2018 Mr amp Mrs Joy Kilry Travels in Ecuador and the Galapagos Illustrated 6th March 2018 Judith Napier Inverurie The Suitcase Archive Researching an Assynt Crofter Illustrated 20th March 2018 Annual Supper at the Strathmore Golf Centre 600pm for 630pm Guest speaker Sir Ian Grant Alyth
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Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch amp
Socialising Club
THANK YOU
to all who contributed to the success of our recent Coffee Morning at which
more than pound700 was raised
16
Donrsquot have access to email
Itrsquos FREE in the
Airlie Street Library
Royal Bank Of Scotland
MOBILE BANK Tuesday - 1010am to 1140am Town Square Thursday - 2pm to 330pm Town Square
Alyth Christmas Lights 200 Club
August Draw
(with thanks to Garry at Airlie Garage)
1st - pound50 - 86 - Mr R Price 2nd - pound30 - 14 - Mrs P Luscombe 3rd - pound20 - 87 - Miss J Menzies
mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
Glenisla SWRI
meet in Glenisla Community Hall 730pm Contact Mrs Hilary Lawrence (president) 01828 633112
or Kathleen Davidson (secretary) 01575 582205
New Members Welcome
Thursday 12th October 2017 730pm Demonstration amp Tasting with Wiltshire Foods
Thursday 9th November 730pm Cyrstal Hand Reflexology amp Fully Clothed Back Massage
With Linda Sinclair and Sheelagh Cameron
Membership pound2000 Visitors pound300
Glenisla Church (SCIO) Charity number SCO44459
There are monthly Songs of Praise evenings held at Glenisla Church 1st Sunday of the month start time 630 with a cup of tea with cake biscuits to follow Open to everyone We have had some fascinating guests so far ndash starting with Sandy Ingram and members of the Angus Strathspey Reel Society Deirdre McVean a speaker form Guide Dogs for the Blind and Bob Alexander with his guest Linda Swankie who told us about her volunteer work with the Vine Trust The next dates will be as follows 1st October ndash John Howie soloist and accompanied by Organist Luke Newman 5th November ndash Remembrance Service led by David McMicking 3rd December ndashRoger Klegg and the Strathmore Singers 24th December ndash Watchnight Service ndash 1130pm
Contact details Philippa Gammell Chairman Glenisla Church SCIO Alrick Glenisla PH11 8PJ Sally Colville Secretary Glenisla Church SCIO Eastmill House Glenisla PH11 8PG
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP AYP are supporting Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club to form a junior section of bowlers We will have coaching sessions every Thursday 330pm - 430pm in term time with the aim of working towards competitive matches between pupils of Alyth Primary School and Rattray Primary School - this will be supported by Caroline Lawrie Active Schools Co-Ordinator Thanks to a donation by the Alyth Bowling Club quiz team the young people will be supplied with bowls and a club t-shirt They will become full junior members of the club allowing them use of the tennis courts too all for just pound10 If you are interested in getting involved in a sport that can be a hobby for life please come along to one of our sessions at the bowling club If you need more info just see George Annan
THE COFFEE CYCLE
Meet every Wednesday morning
Alyth Square 930am
For a cycle in search of
coffee and cake
All welcome
Destination decided on the day
Interested
Calltext Pat 07583297408
Or just turn up See you there
NOTICES
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
THANK YOU
Alyth Friends of Guiding would
like to thank everyone who
donated helped and supported
our coffee morning on
2nd September which
raised pound855
It is very much appreciated
17
STRIDE FOR LIFE ALYTH GROUP
Stride for Life is a walking project providing FREE led walks for individuals in their community The group meets on a Tuesday at 130pm at The Airlie Street Hall Our walks last approximately 45-50 minutes Walking is a great way to keep active and make you feel better We think its much more fun walking in a group and enjoying a good old blether On average we have about twenty walkers so why not come and join us There is no need to book just turn up on the day Peter Robertson 632674 (Walk Leader) Marja Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) Tom Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) John Eggleston 633965 (Walk Leader)
Alyth Art Group We meet on Tuesdays from
10am to 12 noon at the Community Wing of
Alyth Primary School If you would like to join our friendly group
please contact the Secretary ndash Angela Meachen
01828 632532 for more information
Meigle Art Group
The Group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Alyth Scout Hall
10am 12pm
New Members Welcome
Equipment can be provided for starters
Contact 633811 for further details
Ericht Art Club
We are a friendly little club where people of all abilities from beginners to expert painters are made most welcome the main objective is to enjoy your hobby in a fun environment If you would like to find out more please contact Tina Gliddon on 07443338580 or Lesley Garside on 07739463594
Gordon Coutts
Alyth amp District Pipe Band
Alyth amp District Pipe Band are looking for new or experienced members either pipes or
drums
Wednesday night practise in Alyth Town Hall from 6pm
For more information please contact Elaine Sturrock 01828 640312
Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club
(Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)
Tel Audra Webster 01738 473146
New members amp volunteers most welcome
Exercise Group - Mondays 10am in the Airlie Street Hall
Lunch at 1230pm in the Airlie Street Hall (pound250p per person)
Next lunches 16th and 30th October
Would you like a lift to the Lunches Telephone 632023
Strathmore Tots Alyth
Baby and Toddler Group
Whether youre a first time mum or dad or
have a larger family come along to our local friendly group for a cuppa and
a chat with other parents while the wee ones play Grandparents and
Carers also welcome
We meet on Monday mornings in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth from 930am to 1130am (previously held
at the town hall)
pound2 per family this includes a snack for the toddlers and as much tea and
coffee as you can drink
To keep up to date with what we have on and where join our Facebook page ndash Strathmore Tots Alyth
Or for more information call or text
07807591868
NOTICES
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
Is a Collection Point for
USED SPECTACLES for VISION 2020
ldquoThe Right to Sight Projectrdquo
For further information on the project please contact
Pam Robertson
Angus Optix 153-155 East High Street Forfar
Tel 01307 462461
Alyth Badminton Club
The 2017-2018 Season commences on
Tuesday the 5th of September 730pm
in the Airlie Street Hall
New members welcome over 18rsquos only
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21st October Bowling Club
pound10 for a table of 4
18
19
Busy Weeks for 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Nine cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps spent three Wednesday evenings during August on the Young Fire-fighters Course run by the staff of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at Blairgowrie Fire Station During the course the cadets were taught home fire safety how anti-social behaviour affects the Fire Service how breathing apparatus works how to run out hoses and extinguish fires and teamwork This all culminated in the cadets having to run out hoses from a tender and then extinguishing real fires on the training area On Wednesday 30 August at the end of the course the cadets presented a cheque to the instructors to be forwarded to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund as thanks for presenting and running the course along with boxes of sweets for the fire-fighters to take with them on callouts On Sunday 3 September the cadets attended Blairgowrie Highland Games where they helped with the car-parking as well as running a presentation tent telling the public all about the Squadronrsquos activities during the year as well as other activities that are available to members of the Air Training Corps During the opening parade for the Games a party of three cadets had the honour of raising the Games Standard the Scottish Flag and the Canadian National Flag welcoming Canadian visitors to the Games
Any boy or girl aged between 13 and 18 years of age who is interested in joining 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron is invited to
come and meet the cadets and staff any Monday or Wednesday evening between 1900 and 2100 hours at the Joint Cadet
Centre Union Street Blairgowrie
20
DONATE TO THE VOICE Your Alyth Voice as a FREE Newsletter written designed and delivered by local volunteers and depends heavily on precious advertisers and of course on donations from you and our friends across the world Therefore it would make sense to make donating as easy a process as possible This led the Committee to thinking about a secure process that anyone could access and it was decided that PayPal would be the safest and simplest online tool to allow readers the opportunity to donate from their home their phone etc PayPal also allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the PayPal me link shown below
wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
21
HALLOWEEN IN SCOTLAND By Ben Johnson (Historic UK Online)
Robert Burns famous Scottish poet wrote about myths legends and traditions associated with lsquoHalloweenrsquo written in 1785 Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural witches spirits and fire The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (summerrsquos end) The Celtic year was determined by the growing seasons and Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark cold winter The festival symbolised the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead It was believed by the Celts that on the night of 31st October ghosts of the dead would walk again amongst them and large bonfires were lit in each village in order to ward off any evil spirits All house fires were put out and new fires lit from these great bonfires Whilst bonfires to scare away the undead are still lit in some areas of Scotland more usually lsquoneep lanternsrsquo (turnip lanterns) are made by scooping out the insides and cutting through the skin to create eyes nose and mouth A candle is then placed inside to make the lantern These lanterns are also supposed to ward off evil spirits Nowadays thanks to the influence of American culture pumpkins are as common as turnips for lanterns Many traditions Burns mentions in his poem lsquoHalloweenrsquo still persist in Scotland to this day From the second verse Some merry friendly country-folks Together did convene To burn thrir nits anrsquo pou their stocks Anrsquo haud their Hallowersquoen Fursquo blythe that nighthellip As mentioned in the lines above a common Halloween tradition was for an engaged couple to each put a nut on the fire If the nuts burned quietly then the marriage would be happy however if the nuts spat and hissed then the marriage would be stormy Similarly if a girl put two nuts on the fire one for her lover and one for herself and the nuts spat and hissed then this was a bad omen for their future together The plants mentioned in the poem above were the stalks of the kale plant or lsquocastocksrsquo The stalks were pulled out of the ground after dark with onersquos eyes shut The idea was that the length and straightness of the stalk would indicate a future partnerrsquos height and figure Any soil on the stock would indicate wealth Until recently lsquotrick or treatrsquo was unknown in Scotland Instead children dressed up and pretended to be evil spirits and went lsquoguisingrsquo (or lsquogaloshinrsquo) The custom traces back to a time when it was thought that by disguising children in this way they would blend in with the spirits that were aboard that night Children arriving at a house so lsquodisguisedrsquo would receive an offering to ward off evil Today it is expected that the children as well as dressing up also perform a party trickmdasha song or a dance or recite a poem for examplemdashbefore they are offered a treat which could be fruit nuts or more commonly nowadays money or sweets The Witchcraft Act of 1735 contained a clause preventing the consumption of pork and pastry comestibles on Halloween The act was however repealed in the 1950rsquos so it is now legal to also offer pork pies or sausage rolls to children as treats lsquoDookinrsquo for apples is a Halloween party game which involves taking an apple floating in a basin of water without using your hands either by spearing it with a fork held in your teeth or by biting it This is another Halloween tradition with its roots in pagan times The origin of bobbing for apples stems back to the ancient Celts who held apples as sacred In fact you could say that the modern-day Halloween traditions of pumpkin lanterns bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating have their origins in the ancient Celtic traditions The Samhuinn Festival in Edinburgh is an annual event marking the Celtic New Year Presented by Beltane Society the event features a spectacular procession of fire music dancing theatre and fireworks and takes place along Edinburghrsquos famous Royal Mile
22
MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
CRIGHTONS CYCLES
bull New amp Used Cycle Sales
bull Repairs
bull Servicing
bull Parts amp Accessories
Extensive range of bikesmdashfrom trikes and scooters to Electric Bikes
87 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DT
Tel 01250 874447 wwwcrightonscyclescouk
Luxury Self Catering Holiday Cottages
Auchteralyth Alyth PH11 8JT
t 01575 530474
wwwauchteralythsteadingscouk
Dogs amp Cats and their well behaved owners are welcome
Could you feel better
Re-balance your mental physical and emotional wellbeing with Homeopathy
- - - - -
Bio-energy - Silent Counselling
07770 985736
angelahomeopathyperthshirecouk
23
WRVS Books on Wheels
Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
Alyth Library
(for FREE internet access amp advice on tracing your ancestors)
Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY
PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
date 4 6500 Burial records and
headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
ADMISSION FREE
If you know of any services in the town that should be advertised in the Voice please contact the Voice at copyalythvoicecouk If you see anything wrong or out of date in the Voice again please contact us at copyalythvoicecouk Your help is appreciated in ensuring we provide the best town information possible
NOTICES
THE LITTLE GLENNERS PARENT
AND TODDLER GROUP
Every Friday (Term Time) 10am ndash 12pm
Isla Primary School- Community Hall
All Welcome
Find us on Facebook
If you are a local Group
wersquoll print your
information here For Free
HOME HELP WANTED
Home help required for an elderly gentleman in Alyth
Once a week initially but some
flexibility helpful
Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
24
Grangemount Cattery Aberbothrie Alyth
SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS
Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore
PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM THE OWNERS
DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY
Tel 01828 632284
Simon Bogle
LAPTOP amp PC REPAIR SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Broadband Setup New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 600pm Monday to Sunday Covering the Perthshire amp Angus areas of Scotland
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth
Call for appointment
Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on
01828 633 433
Specialised Dementia Care
in a Domestic Setting
DAY CARE
RESPITE CARE
RESIDENTIAL CARE
All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu
Trained Staff to promote independence and choice
wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
M 07961 879239
wwwresoluteitcouk
E inforesoluteitcouk
Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing
your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC
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We Offer Home amp Office Visits
(Discount Available for Senior Citizens)
Resolute IT provide a wide range of computer services including Repairs amp Upgrades Virus amp Spyware Removal
Network Solutions amp Broadband Support
Technical Support Services
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
Be in The Alyth Voice
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND
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Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably
to anywhere in the UK Over-night and same day service
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PAPER TRAIL Do you have stories you
would like to share Paper Trail can help you to
record the chapters that matter most through a
bespoke service of interviews and printed copy
Contact lizpapertrail-inkuk
Gift vouchers available
SINGING PIANO
THEORY TUITION
Mrs Valerie Smith (DipMusEd LTCL)
01828 633977
25
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
26
WEE MACHINES (ALYTH)
Victoria Garage
Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
RooferSlater Slate Repairs Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
01828 633053 07761857994
DENNIS MELLOY
Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS and CARDS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp notelets will go to Wisecraft the
mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs Only two needed pound1 each
Phone Listed Number
TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk
C Max
Garden Services Alyth
All aspects undertaken
22 years experience
Grass cutting strimming edge trimming amp
renovation leaf clearing hedge cutting amp
removal topiary weed control chemical
spraying rotovating tree amp shrub planting
tree amp plant pruning and shaping border
maintenance wood fencing amp repairs (all
types) slabbing amp block paving
landscaping turfing amp grass seeding
driveways amp patio power washing
From a tidy up to a regular maintenance
programme to suit your needs
The only call youll ever need to make
for your garden and grounds
maintenance
Tel Day- 07834041298 eve- 01828 633341
wwwcmaxgardenservicescouk
KIRRIEMUIR AERIAL SERVICES
All types of Aerial and satellite Supply Installation and repairs
undertaken Freeview Freesat Sky TV
mounting Multiroom TV points Tidy Job inside and out
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For free estimates
Call John Soutar 01575 572875
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bull commercial
bull property
bull wills amp executries
bull dispute resolution
bull power of attorney
bull legal advice for Tourism Industry
farah adams ndash solicitor amp notary public ldquoa refreshing approachrdquo
call t 01250 874 485 m 07719 855856 for a free consultation
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2-6 Market Square Alyth
01828958040
Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
Serving breakfast light bites lunches and delicious cakes
Barista coffee Hot chocolates amp Teas as well as a selection of cold drinks
and milkshakes all available to sit in or take away
Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
SHEAR SUCCESS 12 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
Wednesday 10 - 5 apts available with Zoe
Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1
KEYCHANGE Audio File Transcription
Copy Typing
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Typing Services
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or
Call 07856745489
27
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
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Our ranges are frozen to ensure that the freshness and
goodness is locked into the meat
Leitfie Farms Beef Range
Chapelton Farm Pork Range
Bacon Steaks Roasting Joints Sausages and more
Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
wwwoldpiggerycom
The Old Piggery Ltd Leitfie Farms
Alyth PH11 8NZ
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bull Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
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For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
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Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
FRIENDLYbullPROFESSIONALbullAPPROACHABLE
J amp J HOWE 30 Reform St Blairgowrie
Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
REMOVALS and STORAGE Complete removal service
Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
AUCTIONS and VALUATIONS We now work with several other auction companys but
still provide
House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
VISIT OUR INTERIOR SHOP We sell and fit carpets cushionfloor blinds and curtains
For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
wwwjjhowecouk
Where your smile is important
REGULAR HOURS Mon - Tues 900am - 500pm Wednesday Late Night 900am - 700pm Thursday amp Friday 900am - 500pm
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General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
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ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
Serving our local community since 1985
Currently registering new NHS Private and
Highland Dental Plan patients
Same Day Emergency Appointments
(please phone by 930am)
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bull Hygienists Braces Facial Rejuvenation
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with Terraclean carbon removal
Gives immediate drive-away results ndash book now to feel the difference instantly
Northlands Nursing Home
FAMILY OWNED - ldquoWE REALLY CARErdquo bull Highly qualified stable staff team bull 2 registered nurses on duty 24 hrs a day bull Home cooked choice of meals bull Secure gardens bull Some fully funded places available
Una Tennant (RGN Manager) on 01250 876790 for further information
or to arrange a visit
32
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
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7
SCOUTS When appearing in front of a job interview an applicant was asked about teamwork ldquoWell he replied itrsquos a bit like a flock of flying geese their flight is much easier if they stick together They use up 28 less energy flying in a V shaperdquo Later on he was asked about leading the team ldquo Its like the flock of geese Irsquom quite prepared to take the lead if the need arises but I am equally happy to be honking away at the backrdquo Thanks to EK for this story The moral of this story became apparent over the weekend 15-17 Sept when Fiona Tasker Claire Gordon amp Graham Arnold took the Cubs over to Lochgoilhead Kenny Moyes amp Mark Kimber took the Scouts over to Dunkeld with Norman West amp Cath Jackson plus committee member amp helpers running the coffee morning We had such a good turnout of parents amp helpers at the Coffee Morning that I was despatched early over to Dalguise ( Honk Honk) Upon my arrival at camp everything was completely under control and my first task was to line up with the others for lunch ( Honk Honk) The Coffee Morning made an astounding pound1000 a figure we have never approached before ( Honk Honk) The Cubs had a fabulous time at the water activity centre (Honk Honk) The Scouts weekend was fun with activities and challenges to suit everyone in the group which Kenny amp Mark had completely under control ( Honk Honk) Aye itrsquos a hard life My sincere thanks to absolutely everyone who took part in any way over this weekend We achieved amazing goals which could not have been achieved without the splendid efforts of all involved Well Done and Thank You Meanwhile back at the ranch the Scouts have been carrying out survival skills Our cunning plan was to build bivouacs and sleep the night This would have to be done quickly and efficiently to allow for the dwindling daylight at our disposal Quick and efficient is not one of our redeeming features but we do try Our plans were further thwarted with the weather forecast predicting heavy rain throughout the night With visions of getting washed out in the wee sma hoors we decided that discretion was the better part of valour and even more cunningly built the bivies inside the Scout Hut It was an intriguing variety of structures that developed Quite how they would have coped with a moderate breeze never mind a light drizzle is highly debatable but sleep the night we did With bacon rolls to set us on our way we successfully completed the mission by 1000am And by this time dear reader you will probably have guessed that not a drop of rain fell all night Canrsquot win them all Ron Kirkpatrick
8
t r e e C y c l e C o m m u n i t y
Plan - Design - Build - Maintain W O O D L A N D amp G A R D E N
A l y t h 0 7 5 8 0 7 7 8 7 0 0 c l i v e c o m m u n i t y t r e e c y c l e c o u k
Garden design construction amp maintenance tree surgery woodland management bespoke garden
features signs and furniture
Sparkles Cleaning Service
Domestic and Commercial
Blairgowrie
Call Anne 07835030533
J B BUICK BUILDER Local Builder since 1975
bull All general building work
bull Garden walls
bull Conversions
bull Repairs and alterations
bull Garages
bull Extensions
bull Renovations
bull New build
TILING AND PLASTERING SER-VICES
bull Exterior and interior plaster work
bull RoughcastingHarling
bull Cement rendering
bull Ceramic wall and floor tiling
bull Domestic and commercial work All work carried out by fully qualified
Professionals and finished to a high standard
Call now for free estimate Tel 01828632661 mob 07540926699
Or email me at jimmybuickyahoocouk
THE SINGING KETTLE
14 Airlie Street Alyth
CAFEacute amp TEA ROOM Fully licensed
Morning coffees Light lunches
Afternoon teas Home baking
Selection of wines and spirits
Opening times Monday to Saturday
9am to 5pm
T 01828 958 050
WErsquoVE MOVED
W Bruce Decorators Alyth
New Address 5 Glenree
Alyth PH11 8EA
01828 633180
9
Thrifty One From the Community for the Community
Opening times 10ammdash4pm Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Phone Anne 07592 338449(speak or leave a message) Facebook message on our page Thrifty One
Email thriftyone1outlookcom
For those of you who use social media you can find us as Thrifty One Please like amp share us with your friends The more folk who know about us the more funds we can raise Thanks
A big hello to all the readers of our fabulous local Voice keeping us all up to date with what is going on in and around Alyth If you were to give the Alyth Voice to someone who had never been to the town I am positive they would guess it to be a much bigger community than we actually are we always seem to punch above our weight Thrifty One is a good example Thank you for all the generous donations and support If you have never given the shop a visit or not been in for a while please come and see what we are all about I love it when people are truly amazed at our selection of quality goods it can be very eclectic which just makes it even more interesting We have been saving a few things for fancy dress if yoursquore looking for something come in and see what we have to inspire your inner super hero or Marilyn Monroe even if you dont have a fancy dress party to go
to We recently had a very successful revamp of DVD books vinyl cd department and it got a big thumbs up from all our customers and by the time this edition of the Voice is out we will hopefully have had another little sort out With the winter nights coming our way we have a great selection of books jigsaw puzzles (which someone very kindly checks for us) music and DVDs We will be selling the DVDs at 50p just supply the popcorn and thats a cheap night in Which leads me nicely into the donation this time round as it is going to Alyth Film Club another great example of all that goes on in Alyth
So to steal a line from a certain Porky Pig Thats all folks
10
AIRLIE GARAGE ALYTH
Telephone 01828 633363
Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs
Welding amp Steam Cleaning
Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration
All Jobs Considered
Free Estimates Tyres at competitive prices
Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service
Quality Used Cars For Sale Open 9 am lsquotil late
KEEP CALM AND
SHINE ON
SCOTTrsquoS MOBILE CAR VALET
Mini Valets from pound35
Full Valets from pound50
Full interior valets from pound35
Full exterior valets from pound35
Tel 07715039215 01828 650728
UTOPIA MOBILE THERAPY
SPORTS AND REMEDIAL MASSAGE
BOWEN THERAPY 01250 870235 OR 0797 1141744 wwwutopiamobiletherapycom
jacquiutopiamobiletherapycom
CHRISTINES BEAUTY TREATMENTS
Call anytime for more information
Tel- 01828 640662 Mob 07902009177
Christine Churches
ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN
Handy Hubby 2 Hire
GORDON M KIDD
From Curtain Poles Shelving Satellite TV Phones Flat Pack Assembly to Hard
Landscaping and much more
4 St Andrew St Alyth PH11 8AT
gordonhandyhubby2hirecom
T 01828 633998
M 07933 705476
Graphic Design Studio - Alyth
07854493805
wwwpeapodstudioscouk
Logo-Branding Flyers Social Media Stationary Posters Email Setup Business Cards Signage Advertising Templates Website Marketing Brochures Domain Names Banners
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
NHS and Private Prescriptions
Medicine Compliance Aids
Long Term Medication Support
Minor Ailment Service
Smoking Cessation Service
Health Care Advice
Prescription Collection Service
9 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AH 01828 632302
Advertise your
HERE
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
Ron Dickens
Woodcarving Classes
Weekly classes offered locally with award-winning wildlife woodcarver Ron Dickens
ldquoA Bird in a Dayrdquo taster sessions also available
Studio Open 2nd Sept- 10th Sept 10am-5pm each day
For further information call 01828 633924 or see
wwwrondickenscouk
rondickens015btinternetcom
DRESSMAKING amp
CLOTHING ALTERATIONS
to Professional Standards
Alyth based
Call Mariya
07707 877319 for a quote
No job too big or too small
11
ALYTH FILM CLUB
Next Showing at the Ogilvy Rooms
Sunday 15th October 2017 730pm Their Finest 12A Starring Gemma Arterton and Sam Clafin with Bill Nighy The year is 1940 London With the nation bowed down by war the British ministry turns to propaganda films to boost morale at home Realizing their films could use a womans touch the ministry hires Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton) as a scriptwriter in charge of writing the female dialogue Although her artist husband looks down on her job Catrins natural flair quickly gets her noticed by cynical witty lead scriptwriter Buckley (Sam Claflin) Catrin and Buckley set out to make an epic feature film based on the Dunkirk rescue starring the gloriously vain former matinee idol Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy) As bombs are dropping all around them Catrin Buckley and their colorful cast and crew work furiously to make a film that will warm the hearts of the nation Doors Open 700pm for Refreshments Donations welcome
The Alyth Coffee Cycle The Alyth Coffee Cycle has been going since April this year and has a small diverse and friendly following including some French visitors We usually cycle between 15 and 25 miles and decide on the day where to go in search of coffee and cake We have made it to Coupar Angus Glamis Eassie Kirriemuir Peel Farm and of course Meigle Mostly the weather has been kind to us and we intend to keep going through autumn and beyond So if you are interested but havenrsquot yet made it itrsquos not too late Find us on Facebook ndash The Alyth Coffee Cycle or text me (Pat) 07583297408
12
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Treatment in the comfort of your
own home for
bull Nail Cutting
bull Callusrsquo or Corns
bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot
bull In-growing Toenails
For all your Foot-care requirements contact
Madeleine McIntosh SAC Dip FHPT FHPP
Registered Foot-health Practitioner 01250 872005 or
mob 07904 382840
Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766 07809 387893
Commercial Cleaning Domestic Cleaning
Holiday Cottage Cleaning One Off Cleaning
New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning
Office Cleaning
The Bothy 16 Keillor Steading By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9FT
IampD Insurance Services Your local Insurance Experts can save you money
Whether it be Motor Home or Commercial we have the right policy to fit your needs at the right price and be there
when you need us most Come and speak with Wilma Iain or Dawn
The Friendly Faces of Insurance
Your local broker serving your local community
16 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633000 Email Iainianddinsurancecouk
DUNCAN ROSS
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
FOR RELIABLE QUALITY amp
FULLY INSURED
GARDENING SERVICES
lsquoPHONE FOR A QUOTE`
TEL 01828 633392
Mobile 077 1072 1923
075 2652 3773
THE RIVERSIDE FOOT CLINIC KIRSTY KNOTT amp LAURA CHANDLOR
BSc (Hons) HPC Registered Podiatrists
For all your foot care needs OPEN MONDAY ndashSATURDAY
900am-500 pm Thursdays 900 am -100 pm
Evening and home visits by appointment 36 Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ
01250 876057
JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for Perthshire North is here to help you
You can contact John at 17-19 Leslie Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AH
Tel 01250 876576 email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk
Johnston Groundworks
Concrete Specialist experienced in Slabbing Block Paving amp
Driveway Projects Drainage amp Foundation
Works Decking Fencing amp Garden Reforming FREE ESTIMATES
Call Douglas Johnston on 01575 560248 by Alyth
07834518524 Johnstongworksbtinternetcom
Howersquos Carpets amp Interiors Established 1871
We sell carpets vinyl curtains and blinds
Come in for professional advice and browse through our large selection of samples available to
take home
We measure supply and fit
To get your FREE quotation call 01250 872361
Or e-mail shopjjhowecouk FREE UNDERLAY WITH ALL HESSIAN BACKED CARPETS
Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa
Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health
Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy
Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more
For more information or to book an appointment
Tel 01828 632141
Hodge Solicitors LLP
Employment Law
01250 874441
28 Wellmeadow Blairgowrie
13
Serendipity Salon
22 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF
Full range of Beauty Holistic and Energy Therapies
Facial Treatments Eye amp Lash Treatments
Manicures Pedicures Gel Polish Acrylics
Paraffin Wax Treatments Spray Tans
Aromatherapy Thai Style Swedish Indian Head Massage
Hopi Ear Candles Reiki Kinesiology
Call any time for more information or pop in for a chat and pick up a brochure
Carolyn is a consultant for Nealrsquos Yard Remedies Organic and uses their fabulous organic products within the treatments she offers or can do pamper parties in your own home
Salon Opening times Mon 2 ndash 6 Wed 230 ndash 9 ThuFri 1030 ndash 6 Sat 10 - 4
Appointments available outwith these times if required just call
Carolyn on 07934 661602 or Lynn on 07399 408046
We look forward to meeting you
Alyth Musical Society
THE DEADWOOD STAGE is Coming to Alyth
Alyth Musical Society is looking for willing cowboys and girls to assist with their 70th anniversary production of ldquoCalamity Janerdquo which will run from 17th ndash 21st April 2018 So if yoursquove always had a secret love to sing dance or help in a technical way donrsquot keep it under your hat We are seeking men and a
womanrsquos touch to help us put on a fantastic show You can-can come along to the Ogilvie Rooms for our first
rehearsal on Monday 16th of October at 730pm We would love you dearly if you did
Other dates for your diary are a Coffee Morning on 4th
November at the Airlie Street Hall and a Carol Concert
straight after the Christmas lights switch on 25th November
Hope to see you all there
BADMINTON CLUB New Season 2017-2018 After the successful ldquolaunchrdquo of this club last year we held our first session this year on Thursday 14th September If you enjoy the game please come and join us
THURSDAYS 8-9PM
LIVE ACTIVE BLAIRGOWRIE BLAIRGOWRIE RECREATIONAL CENTRE
For more info on this informal friendly club please Contact 01828 633184 or macdougasgmailcom
We look forward to seeing the return of those already listed with us and saying hello to anyone new
Depending on the uptake we may look to hiring an extra court to accommodate any keen young 2nd year
Secondary upwards
If you read this Thank You If you show us some interest Great
If we see you on court Fantastic
14
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Alyth Parish Church
Morning Service at 11am every Sunday Evening Service at 600pm on First Sunday of each month (Note Special Dates below)
~~~ Primary and Senior Sunday School
Meet at 11am each Sunday during normal School Terms
New recruits are always most welcome (Primary caters for children aged between 3
and 7 years Senior caters for children between 8 and 12 years) (A Cregraveche is
available for children under three) For any special arrangements please contact
Sunday School staff
~~~
PRAYER GROUP The Prayer Group meets most Thursdays in the Burnside Court Lounge at 1030am Everyone
is most Welcome (This is an informal and very friendly meeting ndash why not join us)
~~~
THE GUILD (Meetings held in the Lower Hall at 2pm)
5th OctmdashTravel Films to make you go by Ken
amp Jean McRonald 2nd NovmdashSeemas Childrenrsquos home in India by
Avril Duncan 18th NovmdashCoffee Morning Airlie St Hall at
10am ~~~
THE CHURCH CHOIR The Choir meet for practice in the Church at
645pm on every Friday ~~~
SPECIAL DATES 1st OctmdashService of Holy Communion at 11am
and 230pm Thanksgiving Service at 6pm
8th OctmdashDuring the morning service there will be a dedication of the Cateran Cushion
20th Octndash Evening of entertainment by lsquoAngus Strathspey and Reelrsquo with Davina Farquharson
In aid of the Church Dry Rot Fund Tickets of pound5 are available at Lunans or at the Church
12th Nov-Remembrance Sunday Meeting at
the Church at 1045am March to the Memorial at conclusion of this service
During the maintenance of the Main Church
most of the Church services will be held within the Airlie Street Hallmdashunless specifically
notified otherwise wwwalythparishchurchorguk
wwwfacebookcomAlythFHP
ALL ARE WELCOME
Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband
Tel 01250 874 583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom
Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg
OCTOBER
1st 11am Book of Common Prayer Communion 8th 11am Harvest Festival Sung Eucharist 22nd 11am Sung Eucharist 29th 1030am Joint Service at St Catherinersquos
Blairgowrie
ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SERVICES
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sundays 930am
St Luans Alexandra St
Alyth
Saturday Vigil 630pm and Sundays 1100am St Stephens Bank St Blairgowrie
Due to the temporary closure of St Maryrsquos Coupar Angus and building works in
St Stephenrsquos Blairgowrie please check website wwwststephensblaircouk for venue
or telephone 01250 872171 to speak to the Parish Priest
Alyth Parish Church ndash Flower Group
After each Sunday Morning service the beautiful arrangements of Flowers that have adorned the Church are distributed to Families who have been recently bereaved to those who are sick in Hospital or in their own Home and to anyone else considered to be in need of some comfort This service is provided by a group of dedicated people who give of their time every Sunday If you wish to help this group in any way please contact Mrs Dorothy Anderson on 01828 632 151 Your help will both valued and much appreciated by many
NOTICES
SOFT TENNIS
Every Wednesday Morning
1030 ndash 1130 Airlie Street Hall
only pound100 per session
Never played before
Come and have a FREE trial session
Spare racquets available
Just turn up
Or ring Pat K (633400) or Pat J (632042)
for more information
We have been approached by members of the public in Alyth with a view to having the council contact details made available in the
NEW COMMUNICANTS
If you would like to become a member of Alyth Parish Church please contact the
Rev Mike Erskine on 01828 632 238 or email
ministeralythparishchurchorguk
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Alyth Literary Society
The 201718 season of the Alyth Literary Society commences on 3rd October 2017 All meetings take place in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth and begin at 730pm (unless otherwise stated) The annual membership fee is pound8 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 A warm welcome will be extended to anyone wishing to join the Society or to attend individual meetings
Syllabus 2017 ndash 2018
3rd October 2017 Eric Summers Kirriemuir Churchill Connections Illustrated 17th October 2017 Dakers Fleming Forgan Fife Hill Of Tarvit Illustrated 7th November 2017 Norman Atkinson Angus Pictish Stones Illustrated 21st November 2017 Murray Brown Broughty Ferry RNLI Broughty Ferry Illustrated 5th December 2017 Hugh Salvesen formerly Alyth John Muir Trust Illustrated 16th January 2018 The History of the Alyth Show Members of Show Committeee 6th February 2018 Annual General Meeting 7pm 20th February 2018 Mr amp Mrs Joy Kilry Travels in Ecuador and the Galapagos Illustrated 6th March 2018 Judith Napier Inverurie The Suitcase Archive Researching an Assynt Crofter Illustrated 20th March 2018 Annual Supper at the Strathmore Golf Centre 600pm for 630pm Guest speaker Sir Ian Grant Alyth
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Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch amp
Socialising Club
THANK YOU
to all who contributed to the success of our recent Coffee Morning at which
more than pound700 was raised
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Donrsquot have access to email
Itrsquos FREE in the
Airlie Street Library
Royal Bank Of Scotland
MOBILE BANK Tuesday - 1010am to 1140am Town Square Thursday - 2pm to 330pm Town Square
Alyth Christmas Lights 200 Club
August Draw
(with thanks to Garry at Airlie Garage)
1st - pound50 - 86 - Mr R Price 2nd - pound30 - 14 - Mrs P Luscombe 3rd - pound20 - 87 - Miss J Menzies
mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
Glenisla SWRI
meet in Glenisla Community Hall 730pm Contact Mrs Hilary Lawrence (president) 01828 633112
or Kathleen Davidson (secretary) 01575 582205
New Members Welcome
Thursday 12th October 2017 730pm Demonstration amp Tasting with Wiltshire Foods
Thursday 9th November 730pm Cyrstal Hand Reflexology amp Fully Clothed Back Massage
With Linda Sinclair and Sheelagh Cameron
Membership pound2000 Visitors pound300
Glenisla Church (SCIO) Charity number SCO44459
There are monthly Songs of Praise evenings held at Glenisla Church 1st Sunday of the month start time 630 with a cup of tea with cake biscuits to follow Open to everyone We have had some fascinating guests so far ndash starting with Sandy Ingram and members of the Angus Strathspey Reel Society Deirdre McVean a speaker form Guide Dogs for the Blind and Bob Alexander with his guest Linda Swankie who told us about her volunteer work with the Vine Trust The next dates will be as follows 1st October ndash John Howie soloist and accompanied by Organist Luke Newman 5th November ndash Remembrance Service led by David McMicking 3rd December ndashRoger Klegg and the Strathmore Singers 24th December ndash Watchnight Service ndash 1130pm
Contact details Philippa Gammell Chairman Glenisla Church SCIO Alrick Glenisla PH11 8PJ Sally Colville Secretary Glenisla Church SCIO Eastmill House Glenisla PH11 8PG
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP AYP are supporting Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club to form a junior section of bowlers We will have coaching sessions every Thursday 330pm - 430pm in term time with the aim of working towards competitive matches between pupils of Alyth Primary School and Rattray Primary School - this will be supported by Caroline Lawrie Active Schools Co-Ordinator Thanks to a donation by the Alyth Bowling Club quiz team the young people will be supplied with bowls and a club t-shirt They will become full junior members of the club allowing them use of the tennis courts too all for just pound10 If you are interested in getting involved in a sport that can be a hobby for life please come along to one of our sessions at the bowling club If you need more info just see George Annan
THE COFFEE CYCLE
Meet every Wednesday morning
Alyth Square 930am
For a cycle in search of
coffee and cake
All welcome
Destination decided on the day
Interested
Calltext Pat 07583297408
Or just turn up See you there
NOTICES
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
THANK YOU
Alyth Friends of Guiding would
like to thank everyone who
donated helped and supported
our coffee morning on
2nd September which
raised pound855
It is very much appreciated
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STRIDE FOR LIFE ALYTH GROUP
Stride for Life is a walking project providing FREE led walks for individuals in their community The group meets on a Tuesday at 130pm at The Airlie Street Hall Our walks last approximately 45-50 minutes Walking is a great way to keep active and make you feel better We think its much more fun walking in a group and enjoying a good old blether On average we have about twenty walkers so why not come and join us There is no need to book just turn up on the day Peter Robertson 632674 (Walk Leader) Marja Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) Tom Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) John Eggleston 633965 (Walk Leader)
Alyth Art Group We meet on Tuesdays from
10am to 12 noon at the Community Wing of
Alyth Primary School If you would like to join our friendly group
please contact the Secretary ndash Angela Meachen
01828 632532 for more information
Meigle Art Group
The Group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Alyth Scout Hall
10am 12pm
New Members Welcome
Equipment can be provided for starters
Contact 633811 for further details
Ericht Art Club
We are a friendly little club where people of all abilities from beginners to expert painters are made most welcome the main objective is to enjoy your hobby in a fun environment If you would like to find out more please contact Tina Gliddon on 07443338580 or Lesley Garside on 07739463594
Gordon Coutts
Alyth amp District Pipe Band
Alyth amp District Pipe Band are looking for new or experienced members either pipes or
drums
Wednesday night practise in Alyth Town Hall from 6pm
For more information please contact Elaine Sturrock 01828 640312
Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club
(Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)
Tel Audra Webster 01738 473146
New members amp volunteers most welcome
Exercise Group - Mondays 10am in the Airlie Street Hall
Lunch at 1230pm in the Airlie Street Hall (pound250p per person)
Next lunches 16th and 30th October
Would you like a lift to the Lunches Telephone 632023
Strathmore Tots Alyth
Baby and Toddler Group
Whether youre a first time mum or dad or
have a larger family come along to our local friendly group for a cuppa and
a chat with other parents while the wee ones play Grandparents and
Carers also welcome
We meet on Monday mornings in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth from 930am to 1130am (previously held
at the town hall)
pound2 per family this includes a snack for the toddlers and as much tea and
coffee as you can drink
To keep up to date with what we have on and where join our Facebook page ndash Strathmore Tots Alyth
Or for more information call or text
07807591868
NOTICES
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
Is a Collection Point for
USED SPECTACLES for VISION 2020
ldquoThe Right to Sight Projectrdquo
For further information on the project please contact
Pam Robertson
Angus Optix 153-155 East High Street Forfar
Tel 01307 462461
Alyth Badminton Club
The 2017-2018 Season commences on
Tuesday the 5th of September 730pm
in the Airlie Street Hall
New members welcome over 18rsquos only
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21st October Bowling Club
pound10 for a table of 4
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Busy Weeks for 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Nine cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps spent three Wednesday evenings during August on the Young Fire-fighters Course run by the staff of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at Blairgowrie Fire Station During the course the cadets were taught home fire safety how anti-social behaviour affects the Fire Service how breathing apparatus works how to run out hoses and extinguish fires and teamwork This all culminated in the cadets having to run out hoses from a tender and then extinguishing real fires on the training area On Wednesday 30 August at the end of the course the cadets presented a cheque to the instructors to be forwarded to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund as thanks for presenting and running the course along with boxes of sweets for the fire-fighters to take with them on callouts On Sunday 3 September the cadets attended Blairgowrie Highland Games where they helped with the car-parking as well as running a presentation tent telling the public all about the Squadronrsquos activities during the year as well as other activities that are available to members of the Air Training Corps During the opening parade for the Games a party of three cadets had the honour of raising the Games Standard the Scottish Flag and the Canadian National Flag welcoming Canadian visitors to the Games
Any boy or girl aged between 13 and 18 years of age who is interested in joining 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron is invited to
come and meet the cadets and staff any Monday or Wednesday evening between 1900 and 2100 hours at the Joint Cadet
Centre Union Street Blairgowrie
20
DONATE TO THE VOICE Your Alyth Voice as a FREE Newsletter written designed and delivered by local volunteers and depends heavily on precious advertisers and of course on donations from you and our friends across the world Therefore it would make sense to make donating as easy a process as possible This led the Committee to thinking about a secure process that anyone could access and it was decided that PayPal would be the safest and simplest online tool to allow readers the opportunity to donate from their home their phone etc PayPal also allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the PayPal me link shown below
wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
21
HALLOWEEN IN SCOTLAND By Ben Johnson (Historic UK Online)
Robert Burns famous Scottish poet wrote about myths legends and traditions associated with lsquoHalloweenrsquo written in 1785 Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural witches spirits and fire The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (summerrsquos end) The Celtic year was determined by the growing seasons and Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark cold winter The festival symbolised the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead It was believed by the Celts that on the night of 31st October ghosts of the dead would walk again amongst them and large bonfires were lit in each village in order to ward off any evil spirits All house fires were put out and new fires lit from these great bonfires Whilst bonfires to scare away the undead are still lit in some areas of Scotland more usually lsquoneep lanternsrsquo (turnip lanterns) are made by scooping out the insides and cutting through the skin to create eyes nose and mouth A candle is then placed inside to make the lantern These lanterns are also supposed to ward off evil spirits Nowadays thanks to the influence of American culture pumpkins are as common as turnips for lanterns Many traditions Burns mentions in his poem lsquoHalloweenrsquo still persist in Scotland to this day From the second verse Some merry friendly country-folks Together did convene To burn thrir nits anrsquo pou their stocks Anrsquo haud their Hallowersquoen Fursquo blythe that nighthellip As mentioned in the lines above a common Halloween tradition was for an engaged couple to each put a nut on the fire If the nuts burned quietly then the marriage would be happy however if the nuts spat and hissed then the marriage would be stormy Similarly if a girl put two nuts on the fire one for her lover and one for herself and the nuts spat and hissed then this was a bad omen for their future together The plants mentioned in the poem above were the stalks of the kale plant or lsquocastocksrsquo The stalks were pulled out of the ground after dark with onersquos eyes shut The idea was that the length and straightness of the stalk would indicate a future partnerrsquos height and figure Any soil on the stock would indicate wealth Until recently lsquotrick or treatrsquo was unknown in Scotland Instead children dressed up and pretended to be evil spirits and went lsquoguisingrsquo (or lsquogaloshinrsquo) The custom traces back to a time when it was thought that by disguising children in this way they would blend in with the spirits that were aboard that night Children arriving at a house so lsquodisguisedrsquo would receive an offering to ward off evil Today it is expected that the children as well as dressing up also perform a party trickmdasha song or a dance or recite a poem for examplemdashbefore they are offered a treat which could be fruit nuts or more commonly nowadays money or sweets The Witchcraft Act of 1735 contained a clause preventing the consumption of pork and pastry comestibles on Halloween The act was however repealed in the 1950rsquos so it is now legal to also offer pork pies or sausage rolls to children as treats lsquoDookinrsquo for apples is a Halloween party game which involves taking an apple floating in a basin of water without using your hands either by spearing it with a fork held in your teeth or by biting it This is another Halloween tradition with its roots in pagan times The origin of bobbing for apples stems back to the ancient Celts who held apples as sacred In fact you could say that the modern-day Halloween traditions of pumpkin lanterns bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating have their origins in the ancient Celtic traditions The Samhuinn Festival in Edinburgh is an annual event marking the Celtic New Year Presented by Beltane Society the event features a spectacular procession of fire music dancing theatre and fireworks and takes place along Edinburghrsquos famous Royal Mile
22
MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
CRIGHTONS CYCLES
bull New amp Used Cycle Sales
bull Repairs
bull Servicing
bull Parts amp Accessories
Extensive range of bikesmdashfrom trikes and scooters to Electric Bikes
87 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DT
Tel 01250 874447 wwwcrightonscyclescouk
Luxury Self Catering Holiday Cottages
Auchteralyth Alyth PH11 8JT
t 01575 530474
wwwauchteralythsteadingscouk
Dogs amp Cats and their well behaved owners are welcome
Could you feel better
Re-balance your mental physical and emotional wellbeing with Homeopathy
- - - - -
Bio-energy - Silent Counselling
07770 985736
angelahomeopathyperthshirecouk
23
WRVS Books on Wheels
Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
Alyth Library
(for FREE internet access amp advice on tracing your ancestors)
Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY
PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
date 4 6500 Burial records and
headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
ADMISSION FREE
If you know of any services in the town that should be advertised in the Voice please contact the Voice at copyalythvoicecouk If you see anything wrong or out of date in the Voice again please contact us at copyalythvoicecouk Your help is appreciated in ensuring we provide the best town information possible
NOTICES
THE LITTLE GLENNERS PARENT
AND TODDLER GROUP
Every Friday (Term Time) 10am ndash 12pm
Isla Primary School- Community Hall
All Welcome
Find us on Facebook
If you are a local Group
wersquoll print your
information here For Free
HOME HELP WANTED
Home help required for an elderly gentleman in Alyth
Once a week initially but some
flexibility helpful
Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
24
Grangemount Cattery Aberbothrie Alyth
SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS
Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore
PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM THE OWNERS
DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY
Tel 01828 632284
Simon Bogle
LAPTOP amp PC REPAIR SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Broadband Setup New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 600pm Monday to Sunday Covering the Perthshire amp Angus areas of Scotland
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth
Call for appointment
Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on
01828 633 433
Specialised Dementia Care
in a Domestic Setting
DAY CARE
RESPITE CARE
RESIDENTIAL CARE
All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu
Trained Staff to promote independence and choice
wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
M 07961 879239
wwwresoluteitcouk
E inforesoluteitcouk
Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing
your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC
Tired of Call Centres going back to the store
We Offer Home amp Office Visits
(Discount Available for Senior Citizens)
Resolute IT provide a wide range of computer services including Repairs amp Upgrades Virus amp Spyware Removal
Network Solutions amp Broadband Support
Technical Support Services
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
Be in The Alyth Voice
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND
COLLECTION SERVICE
Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably
to anywhere in the UK Over-night and same day service
available We are a fully insured family-run
local enterprise M 07724430770Tel 01821 640606
albalogisticsbtinternetcom
PAPER TRAIL Do you have stories you
would like to share Paper Trail can help you to
record the chapters that matter most through a
bespoke service of interviews and printed copy
Contact lizpapertrail-inkuk
Gift vouchers available
SINGING PIANO
THEORY TUITION
Mrs Valerie Smith (DipMusEd LTCL)
01828 633977
25
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
26
WEE MACHINES (ALYTH)
Victoria Garage
Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
RooferSlater Slate Repairs Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
01828 633053 07761857994
DENNIS MELLOY
Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS and CARDS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp notelets will go to Wisecraft the
mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs Only two needed pound1 each
Phone Listed Number
TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk
C Max
Garden Services Alyth
All aspects undertaken
22 years experience
Grass cutting strimming edge trimming amp
renovation leaf clearing hedge cutting amp
removal topiary weed control chemical
spraying rotovating tree amp shrub planting
tree amp plant pruning and shaping border
maintenance wood fencing amp repairs (all
types) slabbing amp block paving
landscaping turfing amp grass seeding
driveways amp patio power washing
From a tidy up to a regular maintenance
programme to suit your needs
The only call youll ever need to make
for your garden and grounds
maintenance
Tel Day- 07834041298 eve- 01828 633341
wwwcmaxgardenservicescouk
KIRRIEMUIR AERIAL SERVICES
All types of Aerial and satellite Supply Installation and repairs
undertaken Freeview Freesat Sky TV
mounting Multiroom TV points Tidy Job inside and out
guaranteed
For free estimates
Call John Soutar 01575 572875
bull employment law
bull commercial
bull property
bull wills amp executries
bull dispute resolution
bull power of attorney
bull legal advice for Tourism Industry
farah adams ndash solicitor amp notary public ldquoa refreshing approachrdquo
call t 01250 874 485 m 07719 855856 for a free consultation
e-mail farahadams-lawcouk wwwadams-lawcouk
2-6 Market Square Alyth
01828958040
Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
Serving breakfast light bites lunches and delicious cakes
Barista coffee Hot chocolates amp Teas as well as a selection of cold drinks
and milkshakes all available to sit in or take away
Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
SHEAR SUCCESS 12 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
Wednesday 10 - 5 apts available with Zoe
Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1
KEYCHANGE Audio File Transcription
Copy Typing
Research
Typing Services
adminkeychangesolutions
or
Call 07856745489
27
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
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A family run business dedicated to producing high quality produce for local people
Our ranges are frozen to ensure that the freshness and
goodness is locked into the meat
Leitfie Farms Beef Range
Chapelton Farm Pork Range
Bacon Steaks Roasting Joints Sausages and more
Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
wwwoldpiggerycom
The Old Piggery Ltd Leitfie Farms
Alyth PH11 8NZ
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TRY THE NEW REFRESHING APPROACH TO
ACCOUNTANCY WE OFFER
bull A full range of accountancy and taxation services for all
businesses and individuals
bull A friendly and flexible service tailored to suit your needs
bull Evening and weekend meetings to fit around you and your
business
bull Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
bull Free initial consultations to discuss what we can do for you
For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
E mail enquirieskwgaccountancycouk
KWG Accountancy Ltd Fionnadh St Ninians Road
Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
FRIENDLYbullPROFESSIONALbullAPPROACHABLE
J amp J HOWE 30 Reform St Blairgowrie
Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
REMOVALS and STORAGE Complete removal service
Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
AUCTIONS and VALUATIONS We now work with several other auction companys but
still provide
House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
VISIT OUR INTERIOR SHOP We sell and fit carpets cushionfloor blinds and curtains
For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
wwwjjhowecouk
Where your smile is important
REGULAR HOURS Mon - Tues 900am - 500pm Wednesday Late Night 900am - 700pm Thursday amp Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday By arrangement only
infoalythdentalcouk
General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
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ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
Serving our local community since 1985
Currently registering new NHS Private and
Highland Dental Plan patients
Same Day Emergency Appointments
(please phone by 930am)
bull Tooth whitening Cosmetic dentistry
bull Hygienists Braces Facial Rejuvenation
Looking after you and your family
01250 875 136
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wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk
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Northlands Nursing Home
FAMILY OWNED - ldquoWE REALLY CARErdquo bull Highly qualified stable staff team bull 2 registered nurses on duty 24 hrs a day bull Home cooked choice of meals bull Secure gardens bull Some fully funded places available
Una Tennant (RGN Manager) on 01250 876790 for further information
or to arrange a visit
32
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
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Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included It would be a great help and much appreciated if articles submitted could be in a separate document and in font
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t r e e C y c l e C o m m u n i t y
Plan - Design - Build - Maintain W O O D L A N D amp G A R D E N
A l y t h 0 7 5 8 0 7 7 8 7 0 0 c l i v e c o m m u n i t y t r e e c y c l e c o u k
Garden design construction amp maintenance tree surgery woodland management bespoke garden
features signs and furniture
Sparkles Cleaning Service
Domestic and Commercial
Blairgowrie
Call Anne 07835030533
J B BUICK BUILDER Local Builder since 1975
bull All general building work
bull Garden walls
bull Conversions
bull Repairs and alterations
bull Garages
bull Extensions
bull Renovations
bull New build
TILING AND PLASTERING SER-VICES
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bull Domestic and commercial work All work carried out by fully qualified
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Call now for free estimate Tel 01828632661 mob 07540926699
Or email me at jimmybuickyahoocouk
THE SINGING KETTLE
14 Airlie Street Alyth
CAFEacute amp TEA ROOM Fully licensed
Morning coffees Light lunches
Afternoon teas Home baking
Selection of wines and spirits
Opening times Monday to Saturday
9am to 5pm
T 01828 958 050
WErsquoVE MOVED
W Bruce Decorators Alyth
New Address 5 Glenree
Alyth PH11 8EA
01828 633180
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Thrifty One From the Community for the Community
Opening times 10ammdash4pm Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Phone Anne 07592 338449(speak or leave a message) Facebook message on our page Thrifty One
Email thriftyone1outlookcom
For those of you who use social media you can find us as Thrifty One Please like amp share us with your friends The more folk who know about us the more funds we can raise Thanks
A big hello to all the readers of our fabulous local Voice keeping us all up to date with what is going on in and around Alyth If you were to give the Alyth Voice to someone who had never been to the town I am positive they would guess it to be a much bigger community than we actually are we always seem to punch above our weight Thrifty One is a good example Thank you for all the generous donations and support If you have never given the shop a visit or not been in for a while please come and see what we are all about I love it when people are truly amazed at our selection of quality goods it can be very eclectic which just makes it even more interesting We have been saving a few things for fancy dress if yoursquore looking for something come in and see what we have to inspire your inner super hero or Marilyn Monroe even if you dont have a fancy dress party to go
to We recently had a very successful revamp of DVD books vinyl cd department and it got a big thumbs up from all our customers and by the time this edition of the Voice is out we will hopefully have had another little sort out With the winter nights coming our way we have a great selection of books jigsaw puzzles (which someone very kindly checks for us) music and DVDs We will be selling the DVDs at 50p just supply the popcorn and thats a cheap night in Which leads me nicely into the donation this time round as it is going to Alyth Film Club another great example of all that goes on in Alyth
So to steal a line from a certain Porky Pig Thats all folks
10
AIRLIE GARAGE ALYTH
Telephone 01828 633363
Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs
Welding amp Steam Cleaning
Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration
All Jobs Considered
Free Estimates Tyres at competitive prices
Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service
Quality Used Cars For Sale Open 9 am lsquotil late
KEEP CALM AND
SHINE ON
SCOTTrsquoS MOBILE CAR VALET
Mini Valets from pound35
Full Valets from pound50
Full interior valets from pound35
Full exterior valets from pound35
Tel 07715039215 01828 650728
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SPORTS AND REMEDIAL MASSAGE
BOWEN THERAPY 01250 870235 OR 0797 1141744 wwwutopiamobiletherapycom
jacquiutopiamobiletherapycom
CHRISTINES BEAUTY TREATMENTS
Call anytime for more information
Tel- 01828 640662 Mob 07902009177
Christine Churches
ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN
Handy Hubby 2 Hire
GORDON M KIDD
From Curtain Poles Shelving Satellite TV Phones Flat Pack Assembly to Hard
Landscaping and much more
4 St Andrew St Alyth PH11 8AT
gordonhandyhubby2hirecom
T 01828 633998
M 07933 705476
Graphic Design Studio - Alyth
07854493805
wwwpeapodstudioscouk
Logo-Branding Flyers Social Media Stationary Posters Email Setup Business Cards Signage Advertising Templates Website Marketing Brochures Domain Names Banners
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
NHS and Private Prescriptions
Medicine Compliance Aids
Long Term Medication Support
Minor Ailment Service
Smoking Cessation Service
Health Care Advice
Prescription Collection Service
9 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AH 01828 632302
Advertise your
HERE
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
Ron Dickens
Woodcarving Classes
Weekly classes offered locally with award-winning wildlife woodcarver Ron Dickens
ldquoA Bird in a Dayrdquo taster sessions also available
Studio Open 2nd Sept- 10th Sept 10am-5pm each day
For further information call 01828 633924 or see
wwwrondickenscouk
rondickens015btinternetcom
DRESSMAKING amp
CLOTHING ALTERATIONS
to Professional Standards
Alyth based
Call Mariya
07707 877319 for a quote
No job too big or too small
11
ALYTH FILM CLUB
Next Showing at the Ogilvy Rooms
Sunday 15th October 2017 730pm Their Finest 12A Starring Gemma Arterton and Sam Clafin with Bill Nighy The year is 1940 London With the nation bowed down by war the British ministry turns to propaganda films to boost morale at home Realizing their films could use a womans touch the ministry hires Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton) as a scriptwriter in charge of writing the female dialogue Although her artist husband looks down on her job Catrins natural flair quickly gets her noticed by cynical witty lead scriptwriter Buckley (Sam Claflin) Catrin and Buckley set out to make an epic feature film based on the Dunkirk rescue starring the gloriously vain former matinee idol Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy) As bombs are dropping all around them Catrin Buckley and their colorful cast and crew work furiously to make a film that will warm the hearts of the nation Doors Open 700pm for Refreshments Donations welcome
The Alyth Coffee Cycle The Alyth Coffee Cycle has been going since April this year and has a small diverse and friendly following including some French visitors We usually cycle between 15 and 25 miles and decide on the day where to go in search of coffee and cake We have made it to Coupar Angus Glamis Eassie Kirriemuir Peel Farm and of course Meigle Mostly the weather has been kind to us and we intend to keep going through autumn and beyond So if you are interested but havenrsquot yet made it itrsquos not too late Find us on Facebook ndash The Alyth Coffee Cycle or text me (Pat) 07583297408
12
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Treatment in the comfort of your
own home for
bull Nail Cutting
bull Callusrsquo or Corns
bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot
bull In-growing Toenails
For all your Foot-care requirements contact
Madeleine McIntosh SAC Dip FHPT FHPP
Registered Foot-health Practitioner 01250 872005 or
mob 07904 382840
Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766 07809 387893
Commercial Cleaning Domestic Cleaning
Holiday Cottage Cleaning One Off Cleaning
New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning
Office Cleaning
The Bothy 16 Keillor Steading By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9FT
IampD Insurance Services Your local Insurance Experts can save you money
Whether it be Motor Home or Commercial we have the right policy to fit your needs at the right price and be there
when you need us most Come and speak with Wilma Iain or Dawn
The Friendly Faces of Insurance
Your local broker serving your local community
16 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633000 Email Iainianddinsurancecouk
DUNCAN ROSS
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
FOR RELIABLE QUALITY amp
FULLY INSURED
GARDENING SERVICES
lsquoPHONE FOR A QUOTE`
TEL 01828 633392
Mobile 077 1072 1923
075 2652 3773
THE RIVERSIDE FOOT CLINIC KIRSTY KNOTT amp LAURA CHANDLOR
BSc (Hons) HPC Registered Podiatrists
For all your foot care needs OPEN MONDAY ndashSATURDAY
900am-500 pm Thursdays 900 am -100 pm
Evening and home visits by appointment 36 Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ
01250 876057
JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for Perthshire North is here to help you
You can contact John at 17-19 Leslie Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AH
Tel 01250 876576 email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk
Johnston Groundworks
Concrete Specialist experienced in Slabbing Block Paving amp
Driveway Projects Drainage amp Foundation
Works Decking Fencing amp Garden Reforming FREE ESTIMATES
Call Douglas Johnston on 01575 560248 by Alyth
07834518524 Johnstongworksbtinternetcom
Howersquos Carpets amp Interiors Established 1871
We sell carpets vinyl curtains and blinds
Come in for professional advice and browse through our large selection of samples available to
take home
We measure supply and fit
To get your FREE quotation call 01250 872361
Or e-mail shopjjhowecouk FREE UNDERLAY WITH ALL HESSIAN BACKED CARPETS
Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa
Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health
Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy
Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more
For more information or to book an appointment
Tel 01828 632141
Hodge Solicitors LLP
Employment Law
01250 874441
28 Wellmeadow Blairgowrie
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Serendipity Salon
22 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF
Full range of Beauty Holistic and Energy Therapies
Facial Treatments Eye amp Lash Treatments
Manicures Pedicures Gel Polish Acrylics
Paraffin Wax Treatments Spray Tans
Aromatherapy Thai Style Swedish Indian Head Massage
Hopi Ear Candles Reiki Kinesiology
Call any time for more information or pop in for a chat and pick up a brochure
Carolyn is a consultant for Nealrsquos Yard Remedies Organic and uses their fabulous organic products within the treatments she offers or can do pamper parties in your own home
Salon Opening times Mon 2 ndash 6 Wed 230 ndash 9 ThuFri 1030 ndash 6 Sat 10 - 4
Appointments available outwith these times if required just call
Carolyn on 07934 661602 or Lynn on 07399 408046
We look forward to meeting you
Alyth Musical Society
THE DEADWOOD STAGE is Coming to Alyth
Alyth Musical Society is looking for willing cowboys and girls to assist with their 70th anniversary production of ldquoCalamity Janerdquo which will run from 17th ndash 21st April 2018 So if yoursquove always had a secret love to sing dance or help in a technical way donrsquot keep it under your hat We are seeking men and a
womanrsquos touch to help us put on a fantastic show You can-can come along to the Ogilvie Rooms for our first
rehearsal on Monday 16th of October at 730pm We would love you dearly if you did
Other dates for your diary are a Coffee Morning on 4th
November at the Airlie Street Hall and a Carol Concert
straight after the Christmas lights switch on 25th November
Hope to see you all there
BADMINTON CLUB New Season 2017-2018 After the successful ldquolaunchrdquo of this club last year we held our first session this year on Thursday 14th September If you enjoy the game please come and join us
THURSDAYS 8-9PM
LIVE ACTIVE BLAIRGOWRIE BLAIRGOWRIE RECREATIONAL CENTRE
For more info on this informal friendly club please Contact 01828 633184 or macdougasgmailcom
We look forward to seeing the return of those already listed with us and saying hello to anyone new
Depending on the uptake we may look to hiring an extra court to accommodate any keen young 2nd year
Secondary upwards
If you read this Thank You If you show us some interest Great
If we see you on court Fantastic
14
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Alyth Parish Church
Morning Service at 11am every Sunday Evening Service at 600pm on First Sunday of each month (Note Special Dates below)
~~~ Primary and Senior Sunday School
Meet at 11am each Sunday during normal School Terms
New recruits are always most welcome (Primary caters for children aged between 3
and 7 years Senior caters for children between 8 and 12 years) (A Cregraveche is
available for children under three) For any special arrangements please contact
Sunday School staff
~~~
PRAYER GROUP The Prayer Group meets most Thursdays in the Burnside Court Lounge at 1030am Everyone
is most Welcome (This is an informal and very friendly meeting ndash why not join us)
~~~
THE GUILD (Meetings held in the Lower Hall at 2pm)
5th OctmdashTravel Films to make you go by Ken
amp Jean McRonald 2nd NovmdashSeemas Childrenrsquos home in India by
Avril Duncan 18th NovmdashCoffee Morning Airlie St Hall at
10am ~~~
THE CHURCH CHOIR The Choir meet for practice in the Church at
645pm on every Friday ~~~
SPECIAL DATES 1st OctmdashService of Holy Communion at 11am
and 230pm Thanksgiving Service at 6pm
8th OctmdashDuring the morning service there will be a dedication of the Cateran Cushion
20th Octndash Evening of entertainment by lsquoAngus Strathspey and Reelrsquo with Davina Farquharson
In aid of the Church Dry Rot Fund Tickets of pound5 are available at Lunans or at the Church
12th Nov-Remembrance Sunday Meeting at
the Church at 1045am March to the Memorial at conclusion of this service
During the maintenance of the Main Church
most of the Church services will be held within the Airlie Street Hallmdashunless specifically
notified otherwise wwwalythparishchurchorguk
wwwfacebookcomAlythFHP
ALL ARE WELCOME
Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband
Tel 01250 874 583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom
Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg
OCTOBER
1st 11am Book of Common Prayer Communion 8th 11am Harvest Festival Sung Eucharist 22nd 11am Sung Eucharist 29th 1030am Joint Service at St Catherinersquos
Blairgowrie
ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SERVICES
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sundays 930am
St Luans Alexandra St
Alyth
Saturday Vigil 630pm and Sundays 1100am St Stephens Bank St Blairgowrie
Due to the temporary closure of St Maryrsquos Coupar Angus and building works in
St Stephenrsquos Blairgowrie please check website wwwststephensblaircouk for venue
or telephone 01250 872171 to speak to the Parish Priest
Alyth Parish Church ndash Flower Group
After each Sunday Morning service the beautiful arrangements of Flowers that have adorned the Church are distributed to Families who have been recently bereaved to those who are sick in Hospital or in their own Home and to anyone else considered to be in need of some comfort This service is provided by a group of dedicated people who give of their time every Sunday If you wish to help this group in any way please contact Mrs Dorothy Anderson on 01828 632 151 Your help will both valued and much appreciated by many
NOTICES
SOFT TENNIS
Every Wednesday Morning
1030 ndash 1130 Airlie Street Hall
only pound100 per session
Never played before
Come and have a FREE trial session
Spare racquets available
Just turn up
Or ring Pat K (633400) or Pat J (632042)
for more information
We have been approached by members of the public in Alyth with a view to having the council contact details made available in the
NEW COMMUNICANTS
If you would like to become a member of Alyth Parish Church please contact the
Rev Mike Erskine on 01828 632 238 or email
ministeralythparishchurchorguk
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Alyth Literary Society
The 201718 season of the Alyth Literary Society commences on 3rd October 2017 All meetings take place in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth and begin at 730pm (unless otherwise stated) The annual membership fee is pound8 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 A warm welcome will be extended to anyone wishing to join the Society or to attend individual meetings
Syllabus 2017 ndash 2018
3rd October 2017 Eric Summers Kirriemuir Churchill Connections Illustrated 17th October 2017 Dakers Fleming Forgan Fife Hill Of Tarvit Illustrated 7th November 2017 Norman Atkinson Angus Pictish Stones Illustrated 21st November 2017 Murray Brown Broughty Ferry RNLI Broughty Ferry Illustrated 5th December 2017 Hugh Salvesen formerly Alyth John Muir Trust Illustrated 16th January 2018 The History of the Alyth Show Members of Show Committeee 6th February 2018 Annual General Meeting 7pm 20th February 2018 Mr amp Mrs Joy Kilry Travels in Ecuador and the Galapagos Illustrated 6th March 2018 Judith Napier Inverurie The Suitcase Archive Researching an Assynt Crofter Illustrated 20th March 2018 Annual Supper at the Strathmore Golf Centre 600pm for 630pm Guest speaker Sir Ian Grant Alyth
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Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch amp
Socialising Club
THANK YOU
to all who contributed to the success of our recent Coffee Morning at which
more than pound700 was raised
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Donrsquot have access to email
Itrsquos FREE in the
Airlie Street Library
Royal Bank Of Scotland
MOBILE BANK Tuesday - 1010am to 1140am Town Square Thursday - 2pm to 330pm Town Square
Alyth Christmas Lights 200 Club
August Draw
(with thanks to Garry at Airlie Garage)
1st - pound50 - 86 - Mr R Price 2nd - pound30 - 14 - Mrs P Luscombe 3rd - pound20 - 87 - Miss J Menzies
mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
Glenisla SWRI
meet in Glenisla Community Hall 730pm Contact Mrs Hilary Lawrence (president) 01828 633112
or Kathleen Davidson (secretary) 01575 582205
New Members Welcome
Thursday 12th October 2017 730pm Demonstration amp Tasting with Wiltshire Foods
Thursday 9th November 730pm Cyrstal Hand Reflexology amp Fully Clothed Back Massage
With Linda Sinclair and Sheelagh Cameron
Membership pound2000 Visitors pound300
Glenisla Church (SCIO) Charity number SCO44459
There are monthly Songs of Praise evenings held at Glenisla Church 1st Sunday of the month start time 630 with a cup of tea with cake biscuits to follow Open to everyone We have had some fascinating guests so far ndash starting with Sandy Ingram and members of the Angus Strathspey Reel Society Deirdre McVean a speaker form Guide Dogs for the Blind and Bob Alexander with his guest Linda Swankie who told us about her volunteer work with the Vine Trust The next dates will be as follows 1st October ndash John Howie soloist and accompanied by Organist Luke Newman 5th November ndash Remembrance Service led by David McMicking 3rd December ndashRoger Klegg and the Strathmore Singers 24th December ndash Watchnight Service ndash 1130pm
Contact details Philippa Gammell Chairman Glenisla Church SCIO Alrick Glenisla PH11 8PJ Sally Colville Secretary Glenisla Church SCIO Eastmill House Glenisla PH11 8PG
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP AYP are supporting Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club to form a junior section of bowlers We will have coaching sessions every Thursday 330pm - 430pm in term time with the aim of working towards competitive matches between pupils of Alyth Primary School and Rattray Primary School - this will be supported by Caroline Lawrie Active Schools Co-Ordinator Thanks to a donation by the Alyth Bowling Club quiz team the young people will be supplied with bowls and a club t-shirt They will become full junior members of the club allowing them use of the tennis courts too all for just pound10 If you are interested in getting involved in a sport that can be a hobby for life please come along to one of our sessions at the bowling club If you need more info just see George Annan
THE COFFEE CYCLE
Meet every Wednesday morning
Alyth Square 930am
For a cycle in search of
coffee and cake
All welcome
Destination decided on the day
Interested
Calltext Pat 07583297408
Or just turn up See you there
NOTICES
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
THANK YOU
Alyth Friends of Guiding would
like to thank everyone who
donated helped and supported
our coffee morning on
2nd September which
raised pound855
It is very much appreciated
17
STRIDE FOR LIFE ALYTH GROUP
Stride for Life is a walking project providing FREE led walks for individuals in their community The group meets on a Tuesday at 130pm at The Airlie Street Hall Our walks last approximately 45-50 minutes Walking is a great way to keep active and make you feel better We think its much more fun walking in a group and enjoying a good old blether On average we have about twenty walkers so why not come and join us There is no need to book just turn up on the day Peter Robertson 632674 (Walk Leader) Marja Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) Tom Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) John Eggleston 633965 (Walk Leader)
Alyth Art Group We meet on Tuesdays from
10am to 12 noon at the Community Wing of
Alyth Primary School If you would like to join our friendly group
please contact the Secretary ndash Angela Meachen
01828 632532 for more information
Meigle Art Group
The Group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Alyth Scout Hall
10am 12pm
New Members Welcome
Equipment can be provided for starters
Contact 633811 for further details
Ericht Art Club
We are a friendly little club where people of all abilities from beginners to expert painters are made most welcome the main objective is to enjoy your hobby in a fun environment If you would like to find out more please contact Tina Gliddon on 07443338580 or Lesley Garside on 07739463594
Gordon Coutts
Alyth amp District Pipe Band
Alyth amp District Pipe Band are looking for new or experienced members either pipes or
drums
Wednesday night practise in Alyth Town Hall from 6pm
For more information please contact Elaine Sturrock 01828 640312
Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club
(Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)
Tel Audra Webster 01738 473146
New members amp volunteers most welcome
Exercise Group - Mondays 10am in the Airlie Street Hall
Lunch at 1230pm in the Airlie Street Hall (pound250p per person)
Next lunches 16th and 30th October
Would you like a lift to the Lunches Telephone 632023
Strathmore Tots Alyth
Baby and Toddler Group
Whether youre a first time mum or dad or
have a larger family come along to our local friendly group for a cuppa and
a chat with other parents while the wee ones play Grandparents and
Carers also welcome
We meet on Monday mornings in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth from 930am to 1130am (previously held
at the town hall)
pound2 per family this includes a snack for the toddlers and as much tea and
coffee as you can drink
To keep up to date with what we have on and where join our Facebook page ndash Strathmore Tots Alyth
Or for more information call or text
07807591868
NOTICES
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
Is a Collection Point for
USED SPECTACLES for VISION 2020
ldquoThe Right to Sight Projectrdquo
For further information on the project please contact
Pam Robertson
Angus Optix 153-155 East High Street Forfar
Tel 01307 462461
Alyth Badminton Club
The 2017-2018 Season commences on
Tuesday the 5th of September 730pm
in the Airlie Street Hall
New members welcome over 18rsquos only
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21st October Bowling Club
pound10 for a table of 4
18
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Busy Weeks for 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Nine cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps spent three Wednesday evenings during August on the Young Fire-fighters Course run by the staff of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at Blairgowrie Fire Station During the course the cadets were taught home fire safety how anti-social behaviour affects the Fire Service how breathing apparatus works how to run out hoses and extinguish fires and teamwork This all culminated in the cadets having to run out hoses from a tender and then extinguishing real fires on the training area On Wednesday 30 August at the end of the course the cadets presented a cheque to the instructors to be forwarded to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund as thanks for presenting and running the course along with boxes of sweets for the fire-fighters to take with them on callouts On Sunday 3 September the cadets attended Blairgowrie Highland Games where they helped with the car-parking as well as running a presentation tent telling the public all about the Squadronrsquos activities during the year as well as other activities that are available to members of the Air Training Corps During the opening parade for the Games a party of three cadets had the honour of raising the Games Standard the Scottish Flag and the Canadian National Flag welcoming Canadian visitors to the Games
Any boy or girl aged between 13 and 18 years of age who is interested in joining 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron is invited to
come and meet the cadets and staff any Monday or Wednesday evening between 1900 and 2100 hours at the Joint Cadet
Centre Union Street Blairgowrie
20
DONATE TO THE VOICE Your Alyth Voice as a FREE Newsletter written designed and delivered by local volunteers and depends heavily on precious advertisers and of course on donations from you and our friends across the world Therefore it would make sense to make donating as easy a process as possible This led the Committee to thinking about a secure process that anyone could access and it was decided that PayPal would be the safest and simplest online tool to allow readers the opportunity to donate from their home their phone etc PayPal also allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the PayPal me link shown below
wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
21
HALLOWEEN IN SCOTLAND By Ben Johnson (Historic UK Online)
Robert Burns famous Scottish poet wrote about myths legends and traditions associated with lsquoHalloweenrsquo written in 1785 Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural witches spirits and fire The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (summerrsquos end) The Celtic year was determined by the growing seasons and Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark cold winter The festival symbolised the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead It was believed by the Celts that on the night of 31st October ghosts of the dead would walk again amongst them and large bonfires were lit in each village in order to ward off any evil spirits All house fires were put out and new fires lit from these great bonfires Whilst bonfires to scare away the undead are still lit in some areas of Scotland more usually lsquoneep lanternsrsquo (turnip lanterns) are made by scooping out the insides and cutting through the skin to create eyes nose and mouth A candle is then placed inside to make the lantern These lanterns are also supposed to ward off evil spirits Nowadays thanks to the influence of American culture pumpkins are as common as turnips for lanterns Many traditions Burns mentions in his poem lsquoHalloweenrsquo still persist in Scotland to this day From the second verse Some merry friendly country-folks Together did convene To burn thrir nits anrsquo pou their stocks Anrsquo haud their Hallowersquoen Fursquo blythe that nighthellip As mentioned in the lines above a common Halloween tradition was for an engaged couple to each put a nut on the fire If the nuts burned quietly then the marriage would be happy however if the nuts spat and hissed then the marriage would be stormy Similarly if a girl put two nuts on the fire one for her lover and one for herself and the nuts spat and hissed then this was a bad omen for their future together The plants mentioned in the poem above were the stalks of the kale plant or lsquocastocksrsquo The stalks were pulled out of the ground after dark with onersquos eyes shut The idea was that the length and straightness of the stalk would indicate a future partnerrsquos height and figure Any soil on the stock would indicate wealth Until recently lsquotrick or treatrsquo was unknown in Scotland Instead children dressed up and pretended to be evil spirits and went lsquoguisingrsquo (or lsquogaloshinrsquo) The custom traces back to a time when it was thought that by disguising children in this way they would blend in with the spirits that were aboard that night Children arriving at a house so lsquodisguisedrsquo would receive an offering to ward off evil Today it is expected that the children as well as dressing up also perform a party trickmdasha song or a dance or recite a poem for examplemdashbefore they are offered a treat which could be fruit nuts or more commonly nowadays money or sweets The Witchcraft Act of 1735 contained a clause preventing the consumption of pork and pastry comestibles on Halloween The act was however repealed in the 1950rsquos so it is now legal to also offer pork pies or sausage rolls to children as treats lsquoDookinrsquo for apples is a Halloween party game which involves taking an apple floating in a basin of water without using your hands either by spearing it with a fork held in your teeth or by biting it This is another Halloween tradition with its roots in pagan times The origin of bobbing for apples stems back to the ancient Celts who held apples as sacred In fact you could say that the modern-day Halloween traditions of pumpkin lanterns bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating have their origins in the ancient Celtic traditions The Samhuinn Festival in Edinburgh is an annual event marking the Celtic New Year Presented by Beltane Society the event features a spectacular procession of fire music dancing theatre and fireworks and takes place along Edinburghrsquos famous Royal Mile
22
MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
CRIGHTONS CYCLES
bull New amp Used Cycle Sales
bull Repairs
bull Servicing
bull Parts amp Accessories
Extensive range of bikesmdashfrom trikes and scooters to Electric Bikes
87 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DT
Tel 01250 874447 wwwcrightonscyclescouk
Luxury Self Catering Holiday Cottages
Auchteralyth Alyth PH11 8JT
t 01575 530474
wwwauchteralythsteadingscouk
Dogs amp Cats and their well behaved owners are welcome
Could you feel better
Re-balance your mental physical and emotional wellbeing with Homeopathy
- - - - -
Bio-energy - Silent Counselling
07770 985736
angelahomeopathyperthshirecouk
23
WRVS Books on Wheels
Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
Alyth Library
(for FREE internet access amp advice on tracing your ancestors)
Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY
PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
date 4 6500 Burial records and
headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
ADMISSION FREE
If you know of any services in the town that should be advertised in the Voice please contact the Voice at copyalythvoicecouk If you see anything wrong or out of date in the Voice again please contact us at copyalythvoicecouk Your help is appreciated in ensuring we provide the best town information possible
NOTICES
THE LITTLE GLENNERS PARENT
AND TODDLER GROUP
Every Friday (Term Time) 10am ndash 12pm
Isla Primary School- Community Hall
All Welcome
Find us on Facebook
If you are a local Group
wersquoll print your
information here For Free
HOME HELP WANTED
Home help required for an elderly gentleman in Alyth
Once a week initially but some
flexibility helpful
Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
24
Grangemount Cattery Aberbothrie Alyth
SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS
Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore
PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM THE OWNERS
DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY
Tel 01828 632284
Simon Bogle
LAPTOP amp PC REPAIR SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Broadband Setup New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 600pm Monday to Sunday Covering the Perthshire amp Angus areas of Scotland
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth
Call for appointment
Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on
01828 633 433
Specialised Dementia Care
in a Domestic Setting
DAY CARE
RESPITE CARE
RESIDENTIAL CARE
All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu
Trained Staff to promote independence and choice
wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
M 07961 879239
wwwresoluteitcouk
E inforesoluteitcouk
Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing
your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC
Tired of Call Centres going back to the store
We Offer Home amp Office Visits
(Discount Available for Senior Citizens)
Resolute IT provide a wide range of computer services including Repairs amp Upgrades Virus amp Spyware Removal
Network Solutions amp Broadband Support
Technical Support Services
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
Be in The Alyth Voice
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND
COLLECTION SERVICE
Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably
to anywhere in the UK Over-night and same day service
available We are a fully insured family-run
local enterprise M 07724430770Tel 01821 640606
albalogisticsbtinternetcom
PAPER TRAIL Do you have stories you
would like to share Paper Trail can help you to
record the chapters that matter most through a
bespoke service of interviews and printed copy
Contact lizpapertrail-inkuk
Gift vouchers available
SINGING PIANO
THEORY TUITION
Mrs Valerie Smith (DipMusEd LTCL)
01828 633977
25
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
26
WEE MACHINES (ALYTH)
Victoria Garage
Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
RooferSlater Slate Repairs Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
01828 633053 07761857994
DENNIS MELLOY
Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS and CARDS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp notelets will go to Wisecraft the
mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs Only two needed pound1 each
Phone Listed Number
TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk
C Max
Garden Services Alyth
All aspects undertaken
22 years experience
Grass cutting strimming edge trimming amp
renovation leaf clearing hedge cutting amp
removal topiary weed control chemical
spraying rotovating tree amp shrub planting
tree amp plant pruning and shaping border
maintenance wood fencing amp repairs (all
types) slabbing amp block paving
landscaping turfing amp grass seeding
driveways amp patio power washing
From a tidy up to a regular maintenance
programme to suit your needs
The only call youll ever need to make
for your garden and grounds
maintenance
Tel Day- 07834041298 eve- 01828 633341
wwwcmaxgardenservicescouk
KIRRIEMUIR AERIAL SERVICES
All types of Aerial and satellite Supply Installation and repairs
undertaken Freeview Freesat Sky TV
mounting Multiroom TV points Tidy Job inside and out
guaranteed
For free estimates
Call John Soutar 01575 572875
bull employment law
bull commercial
bull property
bull wills amp executries
bull dispute resolution
bull power of attorney
bull legal advice for Tourism Industry
farah adams ndash solicitor amp notary public ldquoa refreshing approachrdquo
call t 01250 874 485 m 07719 855856 for a free consultation
e-mail farahadams-lawcouk wwwadams-lawcouk
2-6 Market Square Alyth
01828958040
Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
Serving breakfast light bites lunches and delicious cakes
Barista coffee Hot chocolates amp Teas as well as a selection of cold drinks
and milkshakes all available to sit in or take away
Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
SHEAR SUCCESS 12 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
Wednesday 10 - 5 apts available with Zoe
Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1
KEYCHANGE Audio File Transcription
Copy Typing
Research
Typing Services
adminkeychangesolutions
or
Call 07856745489
27
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
28
A family run business dedicated to producing high quality produce for local people
Our ranges are frozen to ensure that the freshness and
goodness is locked into the meat
Leitfie Farms Beef Range
Chapelton Farm Pork Range
Bacon Steaks Roasting Joints Sausages and more
Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
wwwoldpiggerycom
The Old Piggery Ltd Leitfie Farms
Alyth PH11 8NZ
29
TRY THE NEW REFRESHING APPROACH TO
ACCOUNTANCY WE OFFER
bull A full range of accountancy and taxation services for all
businesses and individuals
bull A friendly and flexible service tailored to suit your needs
bull Evening and weekend meetings to fit around you and your
business
bull Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
bull Free initial consultations to discuss what we can do for you
For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
E mail enquirieskwgaccountancycouk
KWG Accountancy Ltd Fionnadh St Ninians Road
Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
FRIENDLYbullPROFESSIONALbullAPPROACHABLE
J amp J HOWE 30 Reform St Blairgowrie
Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
REMOVALS and STORAGE Complete removal service
Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
AUCTIONS and VALUATIONS We now work with several other auction companys but
still provide
House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
VISIT OUR INTERIOR SHOP We sell and fit carpets cushionfloor blinds and curtains
For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
wwwjjhowecouk
Where your smile is important
REGULAR HOURS Mon - Tues 900am - 500pm Wednesday Late Night 900am - 700pm Thursday amp Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday By arrangement only
infoalythdentalcouk
General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
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ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
Serving our local community since 1985
Currently registering new NHS Private and
Highland Dental Plan patients
Same Day Emergency Appointments
(please phone by 930am)
bull Tooth whitening Cosmetic dentistry
bull Hygienists Braces Facial Rejuvenation
Looking after you and your family
01250 875 136
receptionblairgowriedentalcarecouk
wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk
VICTORIA STREET ALYTH 01828 633660
WWWSCAUTOSERVICESORGUK
Now an authorised Terraclean technician contact today to find out what it can do for you prices start from pound79
Greatly improves fuel economy
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Improves engine response Considerably lower emissions
Save on costly repairs by prolonging component life
with Terraclean carbon removal
Gives immediate drive-away results ndash book now to feel the difference instantly
Northlands Nursing Home
FAMILY OWNED - ldquoWE REALLY CARErdquo bull Highly qualified stable staff team bull 2 registered nurses on duty 24 hrs a day bull Home cooked choice of meals bull Secure gardens bull Some fully funded places available
Una Tennant (RGN Manager) on 01250 876790 for further information
or to arrange a visit
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ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
ADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice
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In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articles for publication are submitted before the 19th day of each month
NOTE Views expressed (incl Ads) in the Alyth Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor can they accept any responsibility for accuracy and spelling of any article
Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included It would be a great help and much appreciated if articles submitted could be in a separate document and in font
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Paul Ramsay - paulalythvoicecouk
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Voice Committee Member Vacancy-
THE VOICE WILL ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS
URGENT NOTICE
Dear readers we are desperately needing volunteers to cover the following roles on the committee
DEPUTY COMPOSITOR-LAYOUT ARTIST
Drop us an informal email to
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or call 07854493805 for more details
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9
Thrifty One From the Community for the Community
Opening times 10ammdash4pm Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Phone Anne 07592 338449(speak or leave a message) Facebook message on our page Thrifty One
Email thriftyone1outlookcom
For those of you who use social media you can find us as Thrifty One Please like amp share us with your friends The more folk who know about us the more funds we can raise Thanks
A big hello to all the readers of our fabulous local Voice keeping us all up to date with what is going on in and around Alyth If you were to give the Alyth Voice to someone who had never been to the town I am positive they would guess it to be a much bigger community than we actually are we always seem to punch above our weight Thrifty One is a good example Thank you for all the generous donations and support If you have never given the shop a visit or not been in for a while please come and see what we are all about I love it when people are truly amazed at our selection of quality goods it can be very eclectic which just makes it even more interesting We have been saving a few things for fancy dress if yoursquore looking for something come in and see what we have to inspire your inner super hero or Marilyn Monroe even if you dont have a fancy dress party to go
to We recently had a very successful revamp of DVD books vinyl cd department and it got a big thumbs up from all our customers and by the time this edition of the Voice is out we will hopefully have had another little sort out With the winter nights coming our way we have a great selection of books jigsaw puzzles (which someone very kindly checks for us) music and DVDs We will be selling the DVDs at 50p just supply the popcorn and thats a cheap night in Which leads me nicely into the donation this time round as it is going to Alyth Film Club another great example of all that goes on in Alyth
So to steal a line from a certain Porky Pig Thats all folks
10
AIRLIE GARAGE ALYTH
Telephone 01828 633363
Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs
Welding amp Steam Cleaning
Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration
All Jobs Considered
Free Estimates Tyres at competitive prices
Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service
Quality Used Cars For Sale Open 9 am lsquotil late
KEEP CALM AND
SHINE ON
SCOTTrsquoS MOBILE CAR VALET
Mini Valets from pound35
Full Valets from pound50
Full interior valets from pound35
Full exterior valets from pound35
Tel 07715039215 01828 650728
UTOPIA MOBILE THERAPY
SPORTS AND REMEDIAL MASSAGE
BOWEN THERAPY 01250 870235 OR 0797 1141744 wwwutopiamobiletherapycom
jacquiutopiamobiletherapycom
CHRISTINES BEAUTY TREATMENTS
Call anytime for more information
Tel- 01828 640662 Mob 07902009177
Christine Churches
ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN
Handy Hubby 2 Hire
GORDON M KIDD
From Curtain Poles Shelving Satellite TV Phones Flat Pack Assembly to Hard
Landscaping and much more
4 St Andrew St Alyth PH11 8AT
gordonhandyhubby2hirecom
T 01828 633998
M 07933 705476
Graphic Design Studio - Alyth
07854493805
wwwpeapodstudioscouk
Logo-Branding Flyers Social Media Stationary Posters Email Setup Business Cards Signage Advertising Templates Website Marketing Brochures Domain Names Banners
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
NHS and Private Prescriptions
Medicine Compliance Aids
Long Term Medication Support
Minor Ailment Service
Smoking Cessation Service
Health Care Advice
Prescription Collection Service
9 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AH 01828 632302
Advertise your
HERE
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
Ron Dickens
Woodcarving Classes
Weekly classes offered locally with award-winning wildlife woodcarver Ron Dickens
ldquoA Bird in a Dayrdquo taster sessions also available
Studio Open 2nd Sept- 10th Sept 10am-5pm each day
For further information call 01828 633924 or see
wwwrondickenscouk
rondickens015btinternetcom
DRESSMAKING amp
CLOTHING ALTERATIONS
to Professional Standards
Alyth based
Call Mariya
07707 877319 for a quote
No job too big or too small
11
ALYTH FILM CLUB
Next Showing at the Ogilvy Rooms
Sunday 15th October 2017 730pm Their Finest 12A Starring Gemma Arterton and Sam Clafin with Bill Nighy The year is 1940 London With the nation bowed down by war the British ministry turns to propaganda films to boost morale at home Realizing their films could use a womans touch the ministry hires Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton) as a scriptwriter in charge of writing the female dialogue Although her artist husband looks down on her job Catrins natural flair quickly gets her noticed by cynical witty lead scriptwriter Buckley (Sam Claflin) Catrin and Buckley set out to make an epic feature film based on the Dunkirk rescue starring the gloriously vain former matinee idol Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy) As bombs are dropping all around them Catrin Buckley and their colorful cast and crew work furiously to make a film that will warm the hearts of the nation Doors Open 700pm for Refreshments Donations welcome
The Alyth Coffee Cycle The Alyth Coffee Cycle has been going since April this year and has a small diverse and friendly following including some French visitors We usually cycle between 15 and 25 miles and decide on the day where to go in search of coffee and cake We have made it to Coupar Angus Glamis Eassie Kirriemuir Peel Farm and of course Meigle Mostly the weather has been kind to us and we intend to keep going through autumn and beyond So if you are interested but havenrsquot yet made it itrsquos not too late Find us on Facebook ndash The Alyth Coffee Cycle or text me (Pat) 07583297408
12
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Treatment in the comfort of your
own home for
bull Nail Cutting
bull Callusrsquo or Corns
bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot
bull In-growing Toenails
For all your Foot-care requirements contact
Madeleine McIntosh SAC Dip FHPT FHPP
Registered Foot-health Practitioner 01250 872005 or
mob 07904 382840
Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766 07809 387893
Commercial Cleaning Domestic Cleaning
Holiday Cottage Cleaning One Off Cleaning
New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning
Office Cleaning
The Bothy 16 Keillor Steading By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9FT
IampD Insurance Services Your local Insurance Experts can save you money
Whether it be Motor Home or Commercial we have the right policy to fit your needs at the right price and be there
when you need us most Come and speak with Wilma Iain or Dawn
The Friendly Faces of Insurance
Your local broker serving your local community
16 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633000 Email Iainianddinsurancecouk
DUNCAN ROSS
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
FOR RELIABLE QUALITY amp
FULLY INSURED
GARDENING SERVICES
lsquoPHONE FOR A QUOTE`
TEL 01828 633392
Mobile 077 1072 1923
075 2652 3773
THE RIVERSIDE FOOT CLINIC KIRSTY KNOTT amp LAURA CHANDLOR
BSc (Hons) HPC Registered Podiatrists
For all your foot care needs OPEN MONDAY ndashSATURDAY
900am-500 pm Thursdays 900 am -100 pm
Evening and home visits by appointment 36 Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ
01250 876057
JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for Perthshire North is here to help you
You can contact John at 17-19 Leslie Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AH
Tel 01250 876576 email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk
Johnston Groundworks
Concrete Specialist experienced in Slabbing Block Paving amp
Driveway Projects Drainage amp Foundation
Works Decking Fencing amp Garden Reforming FREE ESTIMATES
Call Douglas Johnston on 01575 560248 by Alyth
07834518524 Johnstongworksbtinternetcom
Howersquos Carpets amp Interiors Established 1871
We sell carpets vinyl curtains and blinds
Come in for professional advice and browse through our large selection of samples available to
take home
We measure supply and fit
To get your FREE quotation call 01250 872361
Or e-mail shopjjhowecouk FREE UNDERLAY WITH ALL HESSIAN BACKED CARPETS
Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa
Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health
Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy
Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more
For more information or to book an appointment
Tel 01828 632141
Hodge Solicitors LLP
Employment Law
01250 874441
28 Wellmeadow Blairgowrie
13
Serendipity Salon
22 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF
Full range of Beauty Holistic and Energy Therapies
Facial Treatments Eye amp Lash Treatments
Manicures Pedicures Gel Polish Acrylics
Paraffin Wax Treatments Spray Tans
Aromatherapy Thai Style Swedish Indian Head Massage
Hopi Ear Candles Reiki Kinesiology
Call any time for more information or pop in for a chat and pick up a brochure
Carolyn is a consultant for Nealrsquos Yard Remedies Organic and uses their fabulous organic products within the treatments she offers or can do pamper parties in your own home
Salon Opening times Mon 2 ndash 6 Wed 230 ndash 9 ThuFri 1030 ndash 6 Sat 10 - 4
Appointments available outwith these times if required just call
Carolyn on 07934 661602 or Lynn on 07399 408046
We look forward to meeting you
Alyth Musical Society
THE DEADWOOD STAGE is Coming to Alyth
Alyth Musical Society is looking for willing cowboys and girls to assist with their 70th anniversary production of ldquoCalamity Janerdquo which will run from 17th ndash 21st April 2018 So if yoursquove always had a secret love to sing dance or help in a technical way donrsquot keep it under your hat We are seeking men and a
womanrsquos touch to help us put on a fantastic show You can-can come along to the Ogilvie Rooms for our first
rehearsal on Monday 16th of October at 730pm We would love you dearly if you did
Other dates for your diary are a Coffee Morning on 4th
November at the Airlie Street Hall and a Carol Concert
straight after the Christmas lights switch on 25th November
Hope to see you all there
BADMINTON CLUB New Season 2017-2018 After the successful ldquolaunchrdquo of this club last year we held our first session this year on Thursday 14th September If you enjoy the game please come and join us
THURSDAYS 8-9PM
LIVE ACTIVE BLAIRGOWRIE BLAIRGOWRIE RECREATIONAL CENTRE
For more info on this informal friendly club please Contact 01828 633184 or macdougasgmailcom
We look forward to seeing the return of those already listed with us and saying hello to anyone new
Depending on the uptake we may look to hiring an extra court to accommodate any keen young 2nd year
Secondary upwards
If you read this Thank You If you show us some interest Great
If we see you on court Fantastic
14
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Alyth Parish Church
Morning Service at 11am every Sunday Evening Service at 600pm on First Sunday of each month (Note Special Dates below)
~~~ Primary and Senior Sunday School
Meet at 11am each Sunday during normal School Terms
New recruits are always most welcome (Primary caters for children aged between 3
and 7 years Senior caters for children between 8 and 12 years) (A Cregraveche is
available for children under three) For any special arrangements please contact
Sunday School staff
~~~
PRAYER GROUP The Prayer Group meets most Thursdays in the Burnside Court Lounge at 1030am Everyone
is most Welcome (This is an informal and very friendly meeting ndash why not join us)
~~~
THE GUILD (Meetings held in the Lower Hall at 2pm)
5th OctmdashTravel Films to make you go by Ken
amp Jean McRonald 2nd NovmdashSeemas Childrenrsquos home in India by
Avril Duncan 18th NovmdashCoffee Morning Airlie St Hall at
10am ~~~
THE CHURCH CHOIR The Choir meet for practice in the Church at
645pm on every Friday ~~~
SPECIAL DATES 1st OctmdashService of Holy Communion at 11am
and 230pm Thanksgiving Service at 6pm
8th OctmdashDuring the morning service there will be a dedication of the Cateran Cushion
20th Octndash Evening of entertainment by lsquoAngus Strathspey and Reelrsquo with Davina Farquharson
In aid of the Church Dry Rot Fund Tickets of pound5 are available at Lunans or at the Church
12th Nov-Remembrance Sunday Meeting at
the Church at 1045am March to the Memorial at conclusion of this service
During the maintenance of the Main Church
most of the Church services will be held within the Airlie Street Hallmdashunless specifically
notified otherwise wwwalythparishchurchorguk
wwwfacebookcomAlythFHP
ALL ARE WELCOME
Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband
Tel 01250 874 583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom
Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg
OCTOBER
1st 11am Book of Common Prayer Communion 8th 11am Harvest Festival Sung Eucharist 22nd 11am Sung Eucharist 29th 1030am Joint Service at St Catherinersquos
Blairgowrie
ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SERVICES
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sundays 930am
St Luans Alexandra St
Alyth
Saturday Vigil 630pm and Sundays 1100am St Stephens Bank St Blairgowrie
Due to the temporary closure of St Maryrsquos Coupar Angus and building works in
St Stephenrsquos Blairgowrie please check website wwwststephensblaircouk for venue
or telephone 01250 872171 to speak to the Parish Priest
Alyth Parish Church ndash Flower Group
After each Sunday Morning service the beautiful arrangements of Flowers that have adorned the Church are distributed to Families who have been recently bereaved to those who are sick in Hospital or in their own Home and to anyone else considered to be in need of some comfort This service is provided by a group of dedicated people who give of their time every Sunday If you wish to help this group in any way please contact Mrs Dorothy Anderson on 01828 632 151 Your help will both valued and much appreciated by many
NOTICES
SOFT TENNIS
Every Wednesday Morning
1030 ndash 1130 Airlie Street Hall
only pound100 per session
Never played before
Come and have a FREE trial session
Spare racquets available
Just turn up
Or ring Pat K (633400) or Pat J (632042)
for more information
We have been approached by members of the public in Alyth with a view to having the council contact details made available in the
NEW COMMUNICANTS
If you would like to become a member of Alyth Parish Church please contact the
Rev Mike Erskine on 01828 632 238 or email
ministeralythparishchurchorguk
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Alyth Literary Society
The 201718 season of the Alyth Literary Society commences on 3rd October 2017 All meetings take place in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth and begin at 730pm (unless otherwise stated) The annual membership fee is pound8 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 A warm welcome will be extended to anyone wishing to join the Society or to attend individual meetings
Syllabus 2017 ndash 2018
3rd October 2017 Eric Summers Kirriemuir Churchill Connections Illustrated 17th October 2017 Dakers Fleming Forgan Fife Hill Of Tarvit Illustrated 7th November 2017 Norman Atkinson Angus Pictish Stones Illustrated 21st November 2017 Murray Brown Broughty Ferry RNLI Broughty Ferry Illustrated 5th December 2017 Hugh Salvesen formerly Alyth John Muir Trust Illustrated 16th January 2018 The History of the Alyth Show Members of Show Committeee 6th February 2018 Annual General Meeting 7pm 20th February 2018 Mr amp Mrs Joy Kilry Travels in Ecuador and the Galapagos Illustrated 6th March 2018 Judith Napier Inverurie The Suitcase Archive Researching an Assynt Crofter Illustrated 20th March 2018 Annual Supper at the Strathmore Golf Centre 600pm for 630pm Guest speaker Sir Ian Grant Alyth
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Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch amp
Socialising Club
THANK YOU
to all who contributed to the success of our recent Coffee Morning at which
more than pound700 was raised
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Donrsquot have access to email
Itrsquos FREE in the
Airlie Street Library
Royal Bank Of Scotland
MOBILE BANK Tuesday - 1010am to 1140am Town Square Thursday - 2pm to 330pm Town Square
Alyth Christmas Lights 200 Club
August Draw
(with thanks to Garry at Airlie Garage)
1st - pound50 - 86 - Mr R Price 2nd - pound30 - 14 - Mrs P Luscombe 3rd - pound20 - 87 - Miss J Menzies
mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
Glenisla SWRI
meet in Glenisla Community Hall 730pm Contact Mrs Hilary Lawrence (president) 01828 633112
or Kathleen Davidson (secretary) 01575 582205
New Members Welcome
Thursday 12th October 2017 730pm Demonstration amp Tasting with Wiltshire Foods
Thursday 9th November 730pm Cyrstal Hand Reflexology amp Fully Clothed Back Massage
With Linda Sinclair and Sheelagh Cameron
Membership pound2000 Visitors pound300
Glenisla Church (SCIO) Charity number SCO44459
There are monthly Songs of Praise evenings held at Glenisla Church 1st Sunday of the month start time 630 with a cup of tea with cake biscuits to follow Open to everyone We have had some fascinating guests so far ndash starting with Sandy Ingram and members of the Angus Strathspey Reel Society Deirdre McVean a speaker form Guide Dogs for the Blind and Bob Alexander with his guest Linda Swankie who told us about her volunteer work with the Vine Trust The next dates will be as follows 1st October ndash John Howie soloist and accompanied by Organist Luke Newman 5th November ndash Remembrance Service led by David McMicking 3rd December ndashRoger Klegg and the Strathmore Singers 24th December ndash Watchnight Service ndash 1130pm
Contact details Philippa Gammell Chairman Glenisla Church SCIO Alrick Glenisla PH11 8PJ Sally Colville Secretary Glenisla Church SCIO Eastmill House Glenisla PH11 8PG
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP AYP are supporting Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club to form a junior section of bowlers We will have coaching sessions every Thursday 330pm - 430pm in term time with the aim of working towards competitive matches between pupils of Alyth Primary School and Rattray Primary School - this will be supported by Caroline Lawrie Active Schools Co-Ordinator Thanks to a donation by the Alyth Bowling Club quiz team the young people will be supplied with bowls and a club t-shirt They will become full junior members of the club allowing them use of the tennis courts too all for just pound10 If you are interested in getting involved in a sport that can be a hobby for life please come along to one of our sessions at the bowling club If you need more info just see George Annan
THE COFFEE CYCLE
Meet every Wednesday morning
Alyth Square 930am
For a cycle in search of
coffee and cake
All welcome
Destination decided on the day
Interested
Calltext Pat 07583297408
Or just turn up See you there
NOTICES
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
THANK YOU
Alyth Friends of Guiding would
like to thank everyone who
donated helped and supported
our coffee morning on
2nd September which
raised pound855
It is very much appreciated
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STRIDE FOR LIFE ALYTH GROUP
Stride for Life is a walking project providing FREE led walks for individuals in their community The group meets on a Tuesday at 130pm at The Airlie Street Hall Our walks last approximately 45-50 minutes Walking is a great way to keep active and make you feel better We think its much more fun walking in a group and enjoying a good old blether On average we have about twenty walkers so why not come and join us There is no need to book just turn up on the day Peter Robertson 632674 (Walk Leader) Marja Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) Tom Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) John Eggleston 633965 (Walk Leader)
Alyth Art Group We meet on Tuesdays from
10am to 12 noon at the Community Wing of
Alyth Primary School If you would like to join our friendly group
please contact the Secretary ndash Angela Meachen
01828 632532 for more information
Meigle Art Group
The Group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Alyth Scout Hall
10am 12pm
New Members Welcome
Equipment can be provided for starters
Contact 633811 for further details
Ericht Art Club
We are a friendly little club where people of all abilities from beginners to expert painters are made most welcome the main objective is to enjoy your hobby in a fun environment If you would like to find out more please contact Tina Gliddon on 07443338580 or Lesley Garside on 07739463594
Gordon Coutts
Alyth amp District Pipe Band
Alyth amp District Pipe Band are looking for new or experienced members either pipes or
drums
Wednesday night practise in Alyth Town Hall from 6pm
For more information please contact Elaine Sturrock 01828 640312
Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club
(Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)
Tel Audra Webster 01738 473146
New members amp volunteers most welcome
Exercise Group - Mondays 10am in the Airlie Street Hall
Lunch at 1230pm in the Airlie Street Hall (pound250p per person)
Next lunches 16th and 30th October
Would you like a lift to the Lunches Telephone 632023
Strathmore Tots Alyth
Baby and Toddler Group
Whether youre a first time mum or dad or
have a larger family come along to our local friendly group for a cuppa and
a chat with other parents while the wee ones play Grandparents and
Carers also welcome
We meet on Monday mornings in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth from 930am to 1130am (previously held
at the town hall)
pound2 per family this includes a snack for the toddlers and as much tea and
coffee as you can drink
To keep up to date with what we have on and where join our Facebook page ndash Strathmore Tots Alyth
Or for more information call or text
07807591868
NOTICES
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
Is a Collection Point for
USED SPECTACLES for VISION 2020
ldquoThe Right to Sight Projectrdquo
For further information on the project please contact
Pam Robertson
Angus Optix 153-155 East High Street Forfar
Tel 01307 462461
Alyth Badminton Club
The 2017-2018 Season commences on
Tuesday the 5th of September 730pm
in the Airlie Street Hall
New members welcome over 18rsquos only
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21st October Bowling Club
pound10 for a table of 4
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Busy Weeks for 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Nine cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps spent three Wednesday evenings during August on the Young Fire-fighters Course run by the staff of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at Blairgowrie Fire Station During the course the cadets were taught home fire safety how anti-social behaviour affects the Fire Service how breathing apparatus works how to run out hoses and extinguish fires and teamwork This all culminated in the cadets having to run out hoses from a tender and then extinguishing real fires on the training area On Wednesday 30 August at the end of the course the cadets presented a cheque to the instructors to be forwarded to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund as thanks for presenting and running the course along with boxes of sweets for the fire-fighters to take with them on callouts On Sunday 3 September the cadets attended Blairgowrie Highland Games where they helped with the car-parking as well as running a presentation tent telling the public all about the Squadronrsquos activities during the year as well as other activities that are available to members of the Air Training Corps During the opening parade for the Games a party of three cadets had the honour of raising the Games Standard the Scottish Flag and the Canadian National Flag welcoming Canadian visitors to the Games
Any boy or girl aged between 13 and 18 years of age who is interested in joining 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron is invited to
come and meet the cadets and staff any Monday or Wednesday evening between 1900 and 2100 hours at the Joint Cadet
Centre Union Street Blairgowrie
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DONATE TO THE VOICE Your Alyth Voice as a FREE Newsletter written designed and delivered by local volunteers and depends heavily on precious advertisers and of course on donations from you and our friends across the world Therefore it would make sense to make donating as easy a process as possible This led the Committee to thinking about a secure process that anyone could access and it was decided that PayPal would be the safest and simplest online tool to allow readers the opportunity to donate from their home their phone etc PayPal also allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the PayPal me link shown below
wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
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HALLOWEEN IN SCOTLAND By Ben Johnson (Historic UK Online)
Robert Burns famous Scottish poet wrote about myths legends and traditions associated with lsquoHalloweenrsquo written in 1785 Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural witches spirits and fire The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (summerrsquos end) The Celtic year was determined by the growing seasons and Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark cold winter The festival symbolised the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead It was believed by the Celts that on the night of 31st October ghosts of the dead would walk again amongst them and large bonfires were lit in each village in order to ward off any evil spirits All house fires were put out and new fires lit from these great bonfires Whilst bonfires to scare away the undead are still lit in some areas of Scotland more usually lsquoneep lanternsrsquo (turnip lanterns) are made by scooping out the insides and cutting through the skin to create eyes nose and mouth A candle is then placed inside to make the lantern These lanterns are also supposed to ward off evil spirits Nowadays thanks to the influence of American culture pumpkins are as common as turnips for lanterns Many traditions Burns mentions in his poem lsquoHalloweenrsquo still persist in Scotland to this day From the second verse Some merry friendly country-folks Together did convene To burn thrir nits anrsquo pou their stocks Anrsquo haud their Hallowersquoen Fursquo blythe that nighthellip As mentioned in the lines above a common Halloween tradition was for an engaged couple to each put a nut on the fire If the nuts burned quietly then the marriage would be happy however if the nuts spat and hissed then the marriage would be stormy Similarly if a girl put two nuts on the fire one for her lover and one for herself and the nuts spat and hissed then this was a bad omen for their future together The plants mentioned in the poem above were the stalks of the kale plant or lsquocastocksrsquo The stalks were pulled out of the ground after dark with onersquos eyes shut The idea was that the length and straightness of the stalk would indicate a future partnerrsquos height and figure Any soil on the stock would indicate wealth Until recently lsquotrick or treatrsquo was unknown in Scotland Instead children dressed up and pretended to be evil spirits and went lsquoguisingrsquo (or lsquogaloshinrsquo) The custom traces back to a time when it was thought that by disguising children in this way they would blend in with the spirits that were aboard that night Children arriving at a house so lsquodisguisedrsquo would receive an offering to ward off evil Today it is expected that the children as well as dressing up also perform a party trickmdasha song or a dance or recite a poem for examplemdashbefore they are offered a treat which could be fruit nuts or more commonly nowadays money or sweets The Witchcraft Act of 1735 contained a clause preventing the consumption of pork and pastry comestibles on Halloween The act was however repealed in the 1950rsquos so it is now legal to also offer pork pies or sausage rolls to children as treats lsquoDookinrsquo for apples is a Halloween party game which involves taking an apple floating in a basin of water without using your hands either by spearing it with a fork held in your teeth or by biting it This is another Halloween tradition with its roots in pagan times The origin of bobbing for apples stems back to the ancient Celts who held apples as sacred In fact you could say that the modern-day Halloween traditions of pumpkin lanterns bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating have their origins in the ancient Celtic traditions The Samhuinn Festival in Edinburgh is an annual event marking the Celtic New Year Presented by Beltane Society the event features a spectacular procession of fire music dancing theatre and fireworks and takes place along Edinburghrsquos famous Royal Mile
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MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
CRIGHTONS CYCLES
bull New amp Used Cycle Sales
bull Repairs
bull Servicing
bull Parts amp Accessories
Extensive range of bikesmdashfrom trikes and scooters to Electric Bikes
87 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DT
Tel 01250 874447 wwwcrightonscyclescouk
Luxury Self Catering Holiday Cottages
Auchteralyth Alyth PH11 8JT
t 01575 530474
wwwauchteralythsteadingscouk
Dogs amp Cats and their well behaved owners are welcome
Could you feel better
Re-balance your mental physical and emotional wellbeing with Homeopathy
- - - - -
Bio-energy - Silent Counselling
07770 985736
angelahomeopathyperthshirecouk
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WRVS Books on Wheels
Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
Alyth Library
(for FREE internet access amp advice on tracing your ancestors)
Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY
PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
date 4 6500 Burial records and
headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
ADMISSION FREE
If you know of any services in the town that should be advertised in the Voice please contact the Voice at copyalythvoicecouk If you see anything wrong or out of date in the Voice again please contact us at copyalythvoicecouk Your help is appreciated in ensuring we provide the best town information possible
NOTICES
THE LITTLE GLENNERS PARENT
AND TODDLER GROUP
Every Friday (Term Time) 10am ndash 12pm
Isla Primary School- Community Hall
All Welcome
Find us on Facebook
If you are a local Group
wersquoll print your
information here For Free
HOME HELP WANTED
Home help required for an elderly gentleman in Alyth
Once a week initially but some
flexibility helpful
Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
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Grangemount Cattery Aberbothrie Alyth
SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS
Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore
PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM THE OWNERS
DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY
Tel 01828 632284
Simon Bogle
LAPTOP amp PC REPAIR SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Broadband Setup New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 600pm Monday to Sunday Covering the Perthshire amp Angus areas of Scotland
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth
Call for appointment
Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on
01828 633 433
Specialised Dementia Care
in a Domestic Setting
DAY CARE
RESPITE CARE
RESIDENTIAL CARE
All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu
Trained Staff to promote independence and choice
wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
M 07961 879239
wwwresoluteitcouk
E inforesoluteitcouk
Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing
your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC
Tired of Call Centres going back to the store
We Offer Home amp Office Visits
(Discount Available for Senior Citizens)
Resolute IT provide a wide range of computer services including Repairs amp Upgrades Virus amp Spyware Removal
Network Solutions amp Broadband Support
Technical Support Services
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
Be in The Alyth Voice
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND
COLLECTION SERVICE
Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably
to anywhere in the UK Over-night and same day service
available We are a fully insured family-run
local enterprise M 07724430770Tel 01821 640606
albalogisticsbtinternetcom
PAPER TRAIL Do you have stories you
would like to share Paper Trail can help you to
record the chapters that matter most through a
bespoke service of interviews and printed copy
Contact lizpapertrail-inkuk
Gift vouchers available
SINGING PIANO
THEORY TUITION
Mrs Valerie Smith (DipMusEd LTCL)
01828 633977
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Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
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WEE MACHINES (ALYTH)
Victoria Garage
Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
RooferSlater Slate Repairs Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
01828 633053 07761857994
DENNIS MELLOY
Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS and CARDS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp notelets will go to Wisecraft the
mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs Only two needed pound1 each
Phone Listed Number
TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk
C Max
Garden Services Alyth
All aspects undertaken
22 years experience
Grass cutting strimming edge trimming amp
renovation leaf clearing hedge cutting amp
removal topiary weed control chemical
spraying rotovating tree amp shrub planting
tree amp plant pruning and shaping border
maintenance wood fencing amp repairs (all
types) slabbing amp block paving
landscaping turfing amp grass seeding
driveways amp patio power washing
From a tidy up to a regular maintenance
programme to suit your needs
The only call youll ever need to make
for your garden and grounds
maintenance
Tel Day- 07834041298 eve- 01828 633341
wwwcmaxgardenservicescouk
KIRRIEMUIR AERIAL SERVICES
All types of Aerial and satellite Supply Installation and repairs
undertaken Freeview Freesat Sky TV
mounting Multiroom TV points Tidy Job inside and out
guaranteed
For free estimates
Call John Soutar 01575 572875
bull employment law
bull commercial
bull property
bull wills amp executries
bull dispute resolution
bull power of attorney
bull legal advice for Tourism Industry
farah adams ndash solicitor amp notary public ldquoa refreshing approachrdquo
call t 01250 874 485 m 07719 855856 for a free consultation
e-mail farahadams-lawcouk wwwadams-lawcouk
2-6 Market Square Alyth
01828958040
Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
Serving breakfast light bites lunches and delicious cakes
Barista coffee Hot chocolates amp Teas as well as a selection of cold drinks
and milkshakes all available to sit in or take away
Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
SHEAR SUCCESS 12 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
Wednesday 10 - 5 apts available with Zoe
Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1
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Call 07856745489
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ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
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Leitfie Farms Beef Range
Chapelton Farm Pork Range
Bacon Steaks Roasting Joints Sausages and more
Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
wwwoldpiggerycom
The Old Piggery Ltd Leitfie Farms
Alyth PH11 8NZ
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businesses and individuals
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bull Evening and weekend meetings to fit around you and your
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bull Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
bull Free initial consultations to discuss what we can do for you
For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
E mail enquirieskwgaccountancycouk
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Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
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Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
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Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
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House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
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For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
wwwjjhowecouk
Where your smile is important
REGULAR HOURS Mon - Tues 900am - 500pm Wednesday Late Night 900am - 700pm Thursday amp Friday 900am - 500pm
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infoalythdentalcouk
General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
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ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
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ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
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AIRLIE GARAGE ALYTH
Telephone 01828 633363
Servicing Mechanical amp MOT Repairs
Welding amp Steam Cleaning
Panel Beating Spray Painting and Restoration
All Jobs Considered
Free Estimates Tyres at competitive prices
Winter Tyres Studded and Wheels Balanced Breakdown Recovery and Car Transportation Service
Quality Used Cars For Sale Open 9 am lsquotil late
KEEP CALM AND
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SCOTTrsquoS MOBILE CAR VALET
Mini Valets from pound35
Full Valets from pound50
Full interior valets from pound35
Full exterior valets from pound35
Tel 07715039215 01828 650728
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BOWEN THERAPY 01250 870235 OR 0797 1141744 wwwutopiamobiletherapycom
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CHRISTINES BEAUTY TREATMENTS
Call anytime for more information
Tel- 01828 640662 Mob 07902009177
Christine Churches
ldquoThe Pinesrdquo Meigle Blairgowrie PH12 8RN
Handy Hubby 2 Hire
GORDON M KIDD
From Curtain Poles Shelving Satellite TV Phones Flat Pack Assembly to Hard
Landscaping and much more
4 St Andrew St Alyth PH11 8AT
gordonhandyhubby2hirecom
T 01828 633998
M 07933 705476
Graphic Design Studio - Alyth
07854493805
wwwpeapodstudioscouk
Logo-Branding Flyers Social Media Stationary Posters Email Setup Business Cards Signage Advertising Templates Website Marketing Brochures Domain Names Banners
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
NHS and Private Prescriptions
Medicine Compliance Aids
Long Term Medication Support
Minor Ailment Service
Smoking Cessation Service
Health Care Advice
Prescription Collection Service
9 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AH 01828 632302
Advertise your
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Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
Ron Dickens
Woodcarving Classes
Weekly classes offered locally with award-winning wildlife woodcarver Ron Dickens
ldquoA Bird in a Dayrdquo taster sessions also available
Studio Open 2nd Sept- 10th Sept 10am-5pm each day
For further information call 01828 633924 or see
wwwrondickenscouk
rondickens015btinternetcom
DRESSMAKING amp
CLOTHING ALTERATIONS
to Professional Standards
Alyth based
Call Mariya
07707 877319 for a quote
No job too big or too small
11
ALYTH FILM CLUB
Next Showing at the Ogilvy Rooms
Sunday 15th October 2017 730pm Their Finest 12A Starring Gemma Arterton and Sam Clafin with Bill Nighy The year is 1940 London With the nation bowed down by war the British ministry turns to propaganda films to boost morale at home Realizing their films could use a womans touch the ministry hires Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton) as a scriptwriter in charge of writing the female dialogue Although her artist husband looks down on her job Catrins natural flair quickly gets her noticed by cynical witty lead scriptwriter Buckley (Sam Claflin) Catrin and Buckley set out to make an epic feature film based on the Dunkirk rescue starring the gloriously vain former matinee idol Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy) As bombs are dropping all around them Catrin Buckley and their colorful cast and crew work furiously to make a film that will warm the hearts of the nation Doors Open 700pm for Refreshments Donations welcome
The Alyth Coffee Cycle The Alyth Coffee Cycle has been going since April this year and has a small diverse and friendly following including some French visitors We usually cycle between 15 and 25 miles and decide on the day where to go in search of coffee and cake We have made it to Coupar Angus Glamis Eassie Kirriemuir Peel Farm and of course Meigle Mostly the weather has been kind to us and we intend to keep going through autumn and beyond So if you are interested but havenrsquot yet made it itrsquos not too late Find us on Facebook ndash The Alyth Coffee Cycle or text me (Pat) 07583297408
12
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Treatment in the comfort of your
own home for
bull Nail Cutting
bull Callusrsquo or Corns
bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot
bull In-growing Toenails
For all your Foot-care requirements contact
Madeleine McIntosh SAC Dip FHPT FHPP
Registered Foot-health Practitioner 01250 872005 or
mob 07904 382840
Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766 07809 387893
Commercial Cleaning Domestic Cleaning
Holiday Cottage Cleaning One Off Cleaning
New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning
Office Cleaning
The Bothy 16 Keillor Steading By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9FT
IampD Insurance Services Your local Insurance Experts can save you money
Whether it be Motor Home or Commercial we have the right policy to fit your needs at the right price and be there
when you need us most Come and speak with Wilma Iain or Dawn
The Friendly Faces of Insurance
Your local broker serving your local community
16 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633000 Email Iainianddinsurancecouk
DUNCAN ROSS
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
FOR RELIABLE QUALITY amp
FULLY INSURED
GARDENING SERVICES
lsquoPHONE FOR A QUOTE`
TEL 01828 633392
Mobile 077 1072 1923
075 2652 3773
THE RIVERSIDE FOOT CLINIC KIRSTY KNOTT amp LAURA CHANDLOR
BSc (Hons) HPC Registered Podiatrists
For all your foot care needs OPEN MONDAY ndashSATURDAY
900am-500 pm Thursdays 900 am -100 pm
Evening and home visits by appointment 36 Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ
01250 876057
JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for Perthshire North is here to help you
You can contact John at 17-19 Leslie Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AH
Tel 01250 876576 email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk
Johnston Groundworks
Concrete Specialist experienced in Slabbing Block Paving amp
Driveway Projects Drainage amp Foundation
Works Decking Fencing amp Garden Reforming FREE ESTIMATES
Call Douglas Johnston on 01575 560248 by Alyth
07834518524 Johnstongworksbtinternetcom
Howersquos Carpets amp Interiors Established 1871
We sell carpets vinyl curtains and blinds
Come in for professional advice and browse through our large selection of samples available to
take home
We measure supply and fit
To get your FREE quotation call 01250 872361
Or e-mail shopjjhowecouk FREE UNDERLAY WITH ALL HESSIAN BACKED CARPETS
Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa
Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health
Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy
Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more
For more information or to book an appointment
Tel 01828 632141
Hodge Solicitors LLP
Employment Law
01250 874441
28 Wellmeadow Blairgowrie
13
Serendipity Salon
22 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF
Full range of Beauty Holistic and Energy Therapies
Facial Treatments Eye amp Lash Treatments
Manicures Pedicures Gel Polish Acrylics
Paraffin Wax Treatments Spray Tans
Aromatherapy Thai Style Swedish Indian Head Massage
Hopi Ear Candles Reiki Kinesiology
Call any time for more information or pop in for a chat and pick up a brochure
Carolyn is a consultant for Nealrsquos Yard Remedies Organic and uses their fabulous organic products within the treatments she offers or can do pamper parties in your own home
Salon Opening times Mon 2 ndash 6 Wed 230 ndash 9 ThuFri 1030 ndash 6 Sat 10 - 4
Appointments available outwith these times if required just call
Carolyn on 07934 661602 or Lynn on 07399 408046
We look forward to meeting you
Alyth Musical Society
THE DEADWOOD STAGE is Coming to Alyth
Alyth Musical Society is looking for willing cowboys and girls to assist with their 70th anniversary production of ldquoCalamity Janerdquo which will run from 17th ndash 21st April 2018 So if yoursquove always had a secret love to sing dance or help in a technical way donrsquot keep it under your hat We are seeking men and a
womanrsquos touch to help us put on a fantastic show You can-can come along to the Ogilvie Rooms for our first
rehearsal on Monday 16th of October at 730pm We would love you dearly if you did
Other dates for your diary are a Coffee Morning on 4th
November at the Airlie Street Hall and a Carol Concert
straight after the Christmas lights switch on 25th November
Hope to see you all there
BADMINTON CLUB New Season 2017-2018 After the successful ldquolaunchrdquo of this club last year we held our first session this year on Thursday 14th September If you enjoy the game please come and join us
THURSDAYS 8-9PM
LIVE ACTIVE BLAIRGOWRIE BLAIRGOWRIE RECREATIONAL CENTRE
For more info on this informal friendly club please Contact 01828 633184 or macdougasgmailcom
We look forward to seeing the return of those already listed with us and saying hello to anyone new
Depending on the uptake we may look to hiring an extra court to accommodate any keen young 2nd year
Secondary upwards
If you read this Thank You If you show us some interest Great
If we see you on court Fantastic
14
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We have many members linked to the Voice Facebook page with 1000s more viewing the page every week Have you visited yet Remember you donrsquot need to join Facebook just follow the link on the Voice website The main advantage of having a Facebook presence is the real-time ability to circulate information instantly Itrsquos worth a look
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DONATIONS Thank you to everyone who has donated recently to the Voice It is much appreciated and helps ensure the Voice remains free to every household There are 4 ways to donate 1 Collection Tins in shops 2 HandedPosted to our Treasurer 3 Online at wwwalythvoicecouk using the
secure PayPal system
4 Go direct to httpswwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
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Alyth Parish Church
Morning Service at 11am every Sunday Evening Service at 600pm on First Sunday of each month (Note Special Dates below)
~~~ Primary and Senior Sunday School
Meet at 11am each Sunday during normal School Terms
New recruits are always most welcome (Primary caters for children aged between 3
and 7 years Senior caters for children between 8 and 12 years) (A Cregraveche is
available for children under three) For any special arrangements please contact
Sunday School staff
~~~
PRAYER GROUP The Prayer Group meets most Thursdays in the Burnside Court Lounge at 1030am Everyone
is most Welcome (This is an informal and very friendly meeting ndash why not join us)
~~~
THE GUILD (Meetings held in the Lower Hall at 2pm)
5th OctmdashTravel Films to make you go by Ken
amp Jean McRonald 2nd NovmdashSeemas Childrenrsquos home in India by
Avril Duncan 18th NovmdashCoffee Morning Airlie St Hall at
10am ~~~
THE CHURCH CHOIR The Choir meet for practice in the Church at
645pm on every Friday ~~~
SPECIAL DATES 1st OctmdashService of Holy Communion at 11am
and 230pm Thanksgiving Service at 6pm
8th OctmdashDuring the morning service there will be a dedication of the Cateran Cushion
20th Octndash Evening of entertainment by lsquoAngus Strathspey and Reelrsquo with Davina Farquharson
In aid of the Church Dry Rot Fund Tickets of pound5 are available at Lunans or at the Church
12th Nov-Remembrance Sunday Meeting at
the Church at 1045am March to the Memorial at conclusion of this service
During the maintenance of the Main Church
most of the Church services will be held within the Airlie Street Hallmdashunless specifically
notified otherwise wwwalythparishchurchorguk
wwwfacebookcomAlythFHP
ALL ARE WELCOME
Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband
Tel 01250 874 583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom
Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg
OCTOBER
1st 11am Book of Common Prayer Communion 8th 11am Harvest Festival Sung Eucharist 22nd 11am Sung Eucharist 29th 1030am Joint Service at St Catherinersquos
Blairgowrie
ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SERVICES
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sundays 930am
St Luans Alexandra St
Alyth
Saturday Vigil 630pm and Sundays 1100am St Stephens Bank St Blairgowrie
Due to the temporary closure of St Maryrsquos Coupar Angus and building works in
St Stephenrsquos Blairgowrie please check website wwwststephensblaircouk for venue
or telephone 01250 872171 to speak to the Parish Priest
Alyth Parish Church ndash Flower Group
After each Sunday Morning service the beautiful arrangements of Flowers that have adorned the Church are distributed to Families who have been recently bereaved to those who are sick in Hospital or in their own Home and to anyone else considered to be in need of some comfort This service is provided by a group of dedicated people who give of their time every Sunday If you wish to help this group in any way please contact Mrs Dorothy Anderson on 01828 632 151 Your help will both valued and much appreciated by many
NOTICES
SOFT TENNIS
Every Wednesday Morning
1030 ndash 1130 Airlie Street Hall
only pound100 per session
Never played before
Come and have a FREE trial session
Spare racquets available
Just turn up
Or ring Pat K (633400) or Pat J (632042)
for more information
We have been approached by members of the public in Alyth with a view to having the council contact details made available in the
NEW COMMUNICANTS
If you would like to become a member of Alyth Parish Church please contact the
Rev Mike Erskine on 01828 632 238 or email
ministeralythparishchurchorguk
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Alyth Literary Society
The 201718 season of the Alyth Literary Society commences on 3rd October 2017 All meetings take place in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth and begin at 730pm (unless otherwise stated) The annual membership fee is pound8 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 A warm welcome will be extended to anyone wishing to join the Society or to attend individual meetings
Syllabus 2017 ndash 2018
3rd October 2017 Eric Summers Kirriemuir Churchill Connections Illustrated 17th October 2017 Dakers Fleming Forgan Fife Hill Of Tarvit Illustrated 7th November 2017 Norman Atkinson Angus Pictish Stones Illustrated 21st November 2017 Murray Brown Broughty Ferry RNLI Broughty Ferry Illustrated 5th December 2017 Hugh Salvesen formerly Alyth John Muir Trust Illustrated 16th January 2018 The History of the Alyth Show Members of Show Committeee 6th February 2018 Annual General Meeting 7pm 20th February 2018 Mr amp Mrs Joy Kilry Travels in Ecuador and the Galapagos Illustrated 6th March 2018 Judith Napier Inverurie The Suitcase Archive Researching an Assynt Crofter Illustrated 20th March 2018 Annual Supper at the Strathmore Golf Centre 600pm for 630pm Guest speaker Sir Ian Grant Alyth
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Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch amp
Socialising Club
THANK YOU
to all who contributed to the success of our recent Coffee Morning at which
more than pound700 was raised
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Donrsquot have access to email
Itrsquos FREE in the
Airlie Street Library
Royal Bank Of Scotland
MOBILE BANK Tuesday - 1010am to 1140am Town Square Thursday - 2pm to 330pm Town Square
Alyth Christmas Lights 200 Club
August Draw
(with thanks to Garry at Airlie Garage)
1st - pound50 - 86 - Mr R Price 2nd - pound30 - 14 - Mrs P Luscombe 3rd - pound20 - 87 - Miss J Menzies
mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
Glenisla SWRI
meet in Glenisla Community Hall 730pm Contact Mrs Hilary Lawrence (president) 01828 633112
or Kathleen Davidson (secretary) 01575 582205
New Members Welcome
Thursday 12th October 2017 730pm Demonstration amp Tasting with Wiltshire Foods
Thursday 9th November 730pm Cyrstal Hand Reflexology amp Fully Clothed Back Massage
With Linda Sinclair and Sheelagh Cameron
Membership pound2000 Visitors pound300
Glenisla Church (SCIO) Charity number SCO44459
There are monthly Songs of Praise evenings held at Glenisla Church 1st Sunday of the month start time 630 with a cup of tea with cake biscuits to follow Open to everyone We have had some fascinating guests so far ndash starting with Sandy Ingram and members of the Angus Strathspey Reel Society Deirdre McVean a speaker form Guide Dogs for the Blind and Bob Alexander with his guest Linda Swankie who told us about her volunteer work with the Vine Trust The next dates will be as follows 1st October ndash John Howie soloist and accompanied by Organist Luke Newman 5th November ndash Remembrance Service led by David McMicking 3rd December ndashRoger Klegg and the Strathmore Singers 24th December ndash Watchnight Service ndash 1130pm
Contact details Philippa Gammell Chairman Glenisla Church SCIO Alrick Glenisla PH11 8PJ Sally Colville Secretary Glenisla Church SCIO Eastmill House Glenisla PH11 8PG
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP AYP are supporting Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club to form a junior section of bowlers We will have coaching sessions every Thursday 330pm - 430pm in term time with the aim of working towards competitive matches between pupils of Alyth Primary School and Rattray Primary School - this will be supported by Caroline Lawrie Active Schools Co-Ordinator Thanks to a donation by the Alyth Bowling Club quiz team the young people will be supplied with bowls and a club t-shirt They will become full junior members of the club allowing them use of the tennis courts too all for just pound10 If you are interested in getting involved in a sport that can be a hobby for life please come along to one of our sessions at the bowling club If you need more info just see George Annan
THE COFFEE CYCLE
Meet every Wednesday morning
Alyth Square 930am
For a cycle in search of
coffee and cake
All welcome
Destination decided on the day
Interested
Calltext Pat 07583297408
Or just turn up See you there
NOTICES
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
THANK YOU
Alyth Friends of Guiding would
like to thank everyone who
donated helped and supported
our coffee morning on
2nd September which
raised pound855
It is very much appreciated
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STRIDE FOR LIFE ALYTH GROUP
Stride for Life is a walking project providing FREE led walks for individuals in their community The group meets on a Tuesday at 130pm at The Airlie Street Hall Our walks last approximately 45-50 minutes Walking is a great way to keep active and make you feel better We think its much more fun walking in a group and enjoying a good old blether On average we have about twenty walkers so why not come and join us There is no need to book just turn up on the day Peter Robertson 632674 (Walk Leader) Marja Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) Tom Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) John Eggleston 633965 (Walk Leader)
Alyth Art Group We meet on Tuesdays from
10am to 12 noon at the Community Wing of
Alyth Primary School If you would like to join our friendly group
please contact the Secretary ndash Angela Meachen
01828 632532 for more information
Meigle Art Group
The Group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Alyth Scout Hall
10am 12pm
New Members Welcome
Equipment can be provided for starters
Contact 633811 for further details
Ericht Art Club
We are a friendly little club where people of all abilities from beginners to expert painters are made most welcome the main objective is to enjoy your hobby in a fun environment If you would like to find out more please contact Tina Gliddon on 07443338580 or Lesley Garside on 07739463594
Gordon Coutts
Alyth amp District Pipe Band
Alyth amp District Pipe Band are looking for new or experienced members either pipes or
drums
Wednesday night practise in Alyth Town Hall from 6pm
For more information please contact Elaine Sturrock 01828 640312
Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club
(Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)
Tel Audra Webster 01738 473146
New members amp volunteers most welcome
Exercise Group - Mondays 10am in the Airlie Street Hall
Lunch at 1230pm in the Airlie Street Hall (pound250p per person)
Next lunches 16th and 30th October
Would you like a lift to the Lunches Telephone 632023
Strathmore Tots Alyth
Baby and Toddler Group
Whether youre a first time mum or dad or
have a larger family come along to our local friendly group for a cuppa and
a chat with other parents while the wee ones play Grandparents and
Carers also welcome
We meet on Monday mornings in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth from 930am to 1130am (previously held
at the town hall)
pound2 per family this includes a snack for the toddlers and as much tea and
coffee as you can drink
To keep up to date with what we have on and where join our Facebook page ndash Strathmore Tots Alyth
Or for more information call or text
07807591868
NOTICES
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
Is a Collection Point for
USED SPECTACLES for VISION 2020
ldquoThe Right to Sight Projectrdquo
For further information on the project please contact
Pam Robertson
Angus Optix 153-155 East High Street Forfar
Tel 01307 462461
Alyth Badminton Club
The 2017-2018 Season commences on
Tuesday the 5th of September 730pm
in the Airlie Street Hall
New members welcome over 18rsquos only
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21st October Bowling Club
pound10 for a table of 4
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Busy Weeks for 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Nine cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps spent three Wednesday evenings during August on the Young Fire-fighters Course run by the staff of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at Blairgowrie Fire Station During the course the cadets were taught home fire safety how anti-social behaviour affects the Fire Service how breathing apparatus works how to run out hoses and extinguish fires and teamwork This all culminated in the cadets having to run out hoses from a tender and then extinguishing real fires on the training area On Wednesday 30 August at the end of the course the cadets presented a cheque to the instructors to be forwarded to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund as thanks for presenting and running the course along with boxes of sweets for the fire-fighters to take with them on callouts On Sunday 3 September the cadets attended Blairgowrie Highland Games where they helped with the car-parking as well as running a presentation tent telling the public all about the Squadronrsquos activities during the year as well as other activities that are available to members of the Air Training Corps During the opening parade for the Games a party of three cadets had the honour of raising the Games Standard the Scottish Flag and the Canadian National Flag welcoming Canadian visitors to the Games
Any boy or girl aged between 13 and 18 years of age who is interested in joining 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron is invited to
come and meet the cadets and staff any Monday or Wednesday evening between 1900 and 2100 hours at the Joint Cadet
Centre Union Street Blairgowrie
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DONATE TO THE VOICE Your Alyth Voice as a FREE Newsletter written designed and delivered by local volunteers and depends heavily on precious advertisers and of course on donations from you and our friends across the world Therefore it would make sense to make donating as easy a process as possible This led the Committee to thinking about a secure process that anyone could access and it was decided that PayPal would be the safest and simplest online tool to allow readers the opportunity to donate from their home their phone etc PayPal also allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the PayPal me link shown below
wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
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HALLOWEEN IN SCOTLAND By Ben Johnson (Historic UK Online)
Robert Burns famous Scottish poet wrote about myths legends and traditions associated with lsquoHalloweenrsquo written in 1785 Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural witches spirits and fire The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (summerrsquos end) The Celtic year was determined by the growing seasons and Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark cold winter The festival symbolised the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead It was believed by the Celts that on the night of 31st October ghosts of the dead would walk again amongst them and large bonfires were lit in each village in order to ward off any evil spirits All house fires were put out and new fires lit from these great bonfires Whilst bonfires to scare away the undead are still lit in some areas of Scotland more usually lsquoneep lanternsrsquo (turnip lanterns) are made by scooping out the insides and cutting through the skin to create eyes nose and mouth A candle is then placed inside to make the lantern These lanterns are also supposed to ward off evil spirits Nowadays thanks to the influence of American culture pumpkins are as common as turnips for lanterns Many traditions Burns mentions in his poem lsquoHalloweenrsquo still persist in Scotland to this day From the second verse Some merry friendly country-folks Together did convene To burn thrir nits anrsquo pou their stocks Anrsquo haud their Hallowersquoen Fursquo blythe that nighthellip As mentioned in the lines above a common Halloween tradition was for an engaged couple to each put a nut on the fire If the nuts burned quietly then the marriage would be happy however if the nuts spat and hissed then the marriage would be stormy Similarly if a girl put two nuts on the fire one for her lover and one for herself and the nuts spat and hissed then this was a bad omen for their future together The plants mentioned in the poem above were the stalks of the kale plant or lsquocastocksrsquo The stalks were pulled out of the ground after dark with onersquos eyes shut The idea was that the length and straightness of the stalk would indicate a future partnerrsquos height and figure Any soil on the stock would indicate wealth Until recently lsquotrick or treatrsquo was unknown in Scotland Instead children dressed up and pretended to be evil spirits and went lsquoguisingrsquo (or lsquogaloshinrsquo) The custom traces back to a time when it was thought that by disguising children in this way they would blend in with the spirits that were aboard that night Children arriving at a house so lsquodisguisedrsquo would receive an offering to ward off evil Today it is expected that the children as well as dressing up also perform a party trickmdasha song or a dance or recite a poem for examplemdashbefore they are offered a treat which could be fruit nuts or more commonly nowadays money or sweets The Witchcraft Act of 1735 contained a clause preventing the consumption of pork and pastry comestibles on Halloween The act was however repealed in the 1950rsquos so it is now legal to also offer pork pies or sausage rolls to children as treats lsquoDookinrsquo for apples is a Halloween party game which involves taking an apple floating in a basin of water without using your hands either by spearing it with a fork held in your teeth or by biting it This is another Halloween tradition with its roots in pagan times The origin of bobbing for apples stems back to the ancient Celts who held apples as sacred In fact you could say that the modern-day Halloween traditions of pumpkin lanterns bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating have their origins in the ancient Celtic traditions The Samhuinn Festival in Edinburgh is an annual event marking the Celtic New Year Presented by Beltane Society the event features a spectacular procession of fire music dancing theatre and fireworks and takes place along Edinburghrsquos famous Royal Mile
22
MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
CRIGHTONS CYCLES
bull New amp Used Cycle Sales
bull Repairs
bull Servicing
bull Parts amp Accessories
Extensive range of bikesmdashfrom trikes and scooters to Electric Bikes
87 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DT
Tel 01250 874447 wwwcrightonscyclescouk
Luxury Self Catering Holiday Cottages
Auchteralyth Alyth PH11 8JT
t 01575 530474
wwwauchteralythsteadingscouk
Dogs amp Cats and their well behaved owners are welcome
Could you feel better
Re-balance your mental physical and emotional wellbeing with Homeopathy
- - - - -
Bio-energy - Silent Counselling
07770 985736
angelahomeopathyperthshirecouk
23
WRVS Books on Wheels
Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
Alyth Library
(for FREE internet access amp advice on tracing your ancestors)
Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY
PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
date 4 6500 Burial records and
headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
ADMISSION FREE
If you know of any services in the town that should be advertised in the Voice please contact the Voice at copyalythvoicecouk If you see anything wrong or out of date in the Voice again please contact us at copyalythvoicecouk Your help is appreciated in ensuring we provide the best town information possible
NOTICES
THE LITTLE GLENNERS PARENT
AND TODDLER GROUP
Every Friday (Term Time) 10am ndash 12pm
Isla Primary School- Community Hall
All Welcome
Find us on Facebook
If you are a local Group
wersquoll print your
information here For Free
HOME HELP WANTED
Home help required for an elderly gentleman in Alyth
Once a week initially but some
flexibility helpful
Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
24
Grangemount Cattery Aberbothrie Alyth
SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS
Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore
PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM THE OWNERS
DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY
Tel 01828 632284
Simon Bogle
LAPTOP amp PC REPAIR SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Broadband Setup New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 600pm Monday to Sunday Covering the Perthshire amp Angus areas of Scotland
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth
Call for appointment
Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on
01828 633 433
Specialised Dementia Care
in a Domestic Setting
DAY CARE
RESPITE CARE
RESIDENTIAL CARE
All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu
Trained Staff to promote independence and choice
wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
M 07961 879239
wwwresoluteitcouk
E inforesoluteitcouk
Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing
your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC
Tired of Call Centres going back to the store
We Offer Home amp Office Visits
(Discount Available for Senior Citizens)
Resolute IT provide a wide range of computer services including Repairs amp Upgrades Virus amp Spyware Removal
Network Solutions amp Broadband Support
Technical Support Services
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
Be in The Alyth Voice
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND
COLLECTION SERVICE
Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably
to anywhere in the UK Over-night and same day service
available We are a fully insured family-run
local enterprise M 07724430770Tel 01821 640606
albalogisticsbtinternetcom
PAPER TRAIL Do you have stories you
would like to share Paper Trail can help you to
record the chapters that matter most through a
bespoke service of interviews and printed copy
Contact lizpapertrail-inkuk
Gift vouchers available
SINGING PIANO
THEORY TUITION
Mrs Valerie Smith (DipMusEd LTCL)
01828 633977
25
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
26
WEE MACHINES (ALYTH)
Victoria Garage
Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
RooferSlater Slate Repairs Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
01828 633053 07761857994
DENNIS MELLOY
Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS and CARDS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp notelets will go to Wisecraft the
mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs Only two needed pound1 each
Phone Listed Number
TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk
C Max
Garden Services Alyth
All aspects undertaken
22 years experience
Grass cutting strimming edge trimming amp
renovation leaf clearing hedge cutting amp
removal topiary weed control chemical
spraying rotovating tree amp shrub planting
tree amp plant pruning and shaping border
maintenance wood fencing amp repairs (all
types) slabbing amp block paving
landscaping turfing amp grass seeding
driveways amp patio power washing
From a tidy up to a regular maintenance
programme to suit your needs
The only call youll ever need to make
for your garden and grounds
maintenance
Tel Day- 07834041298 eve- 01828 633341
wwwcmaxgardenservicescouk
KIRRIEMUIR AERIAL SERVICES
All types of Aerial and satellite Supply Installation and repairs
undertaken Freeview Freesat Sky TV
mounting Multiroom TV points Tidy Job inside and out
guaranteed
For free estimates
Call John Soutar 01575 572875
bull employment law
bull commercial
bull property
bull wills amp executries
bull dispute resolution
bull power of attorney
bull legal advice for Tourism Industry
farah adams ndash solicitor amp notary public ldquoa refreshing approachrdquo
call t 01250 874 485 m 07719 855856 for a free consultation
e-mail farahadams-lawcouk wwwadams-lawcouk
2-6 Market Square Alyth
01828958040
Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
Serving breakfast light bites lunches and delicious cakes
Barista coffee Hot chocolates amp Teas as well as a selection of cold drinks
and milkshakes all available to sit in or take away
Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
SHEAR SUCCESS 12 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
Wednesday 10 - 5 apts available with Zoe
Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1
KEYCHANGE Audio File Transcription
Copy Typing
Research
Typing Services
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or
Call 07856745489
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ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
28
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Order online today
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Alyth PH11 8NZ
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Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
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We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
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ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
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ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
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11
ALYTH FILM CLUB
Next Showing at the Ogilvy Rooms
Sunday 15th October 2017 730pm Their Finest 12A Starring Gemma Arterton and Sam Clafin with Bill Nighy The year is 1940 London With the nation bowed down by war the British ministry turns to propaganda films to boost morale at home Realizing their films could use a womans touch the ministry hires Catrin Cole (Gemma Arterton) as a scriptwriter in charge of writing the female dialogue Although her artist husband looks down on her job Catrins natural flair quickly gets her noticed by cynical witty lead scriptwriter Buckley (Sam Claflin) Catrin and Buckley set out to make an epic feature film based on the Dunkirk rescue starring the gloriously vain former matinee idol Ambrose Hilliard (Bill Nighy) As bombs are dropping all around them Catrin Buckley and their colorful cast and crew work furiously to make a film that will warm the hearts of the nation Doors Open 700pm for Refreshments Donations welcome
The Alyth Coffee Cycle The Alyth Coffee Cycle has been going since April this year and has a small diverse and friendly following including some French visitors We usually cycle between 15 and 25 miles and decide on the day where to go in search of coffee and cake We have made it to Coupar Angus Glamis Eassie Kirriemuir Peel Farm and of course Meigle Mostly the weather has been kind to us and we intend to keep going through autumn and beyond So if you are interested but havenrsquot yet made it itrsquos not too late Find us on Facebook ndash The Alyth Coffee Cycle or text me (Pat) 07583297408
12
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Treatment in the comfort of your
own home for
bull Nail Cutting
bull Callusrsquo or Corns
bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot
bull In-growing Toenails
For all your Foot-care requirements contact
Madeleine McIntosh SAC Dip FHPT FHPP
Registered Foot-health Practitioner 01250 872005 or
mob 07904 382840
Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766 07809 387893
Commercial Cleaning Domestic Cleaning
Holiday Cottage Cleaning One Off Cleaning
New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning
Office Cleaning
The Bothy 16 Keillor Steading By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9FT
IampD Insurance Services Your local Insurance Experts can save you money
Whether it be Motor Home or Commercial we have the right policy to fit your needs at the right price and be there
when you need us most Come and speak with Wilma Iain or Dawn
The Friendly Faces of Insurance
Your local broker serving your local community
16 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633000 Email Iainianddinsurancecouk
DUNCAN ROSS
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
FOR RELIABLE QUALITY amp
FULLY INSURED
GARDENING SERVICES
lsquoPHONE FOR A QUOTE`
TEL 01828 633392
Mobile 077 1072 1923
075 2652 3773
THE RIVERSIDE FOOT CLINIC KIRSTY KNOTT amp LAURA CHANDLOR
BSc (Hons) HPC Registered Podiatrists
For all your foot care needs OPEN MONDAY ndashSATURDAY
900am-500 pm Thursdays 900 am -100 pm
Evening and home visits by appointment 36 Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ
01250 876057
JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for Perthshire North is here to help you
You can contact John at 17-19 Leslie Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AH
Tel 01250 876576 email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk
Johnston Groundworks
Concrete Specialist experienced in Slabbing Block Paving amp
Driveway Projects Drainage amp Foundation
Works Decking Fencing amp Garden Reforming FREE ESTIMATES
Call Douglas Johnston on 01575 560248 by Alyth
07834518524 Johnstongworksbtinternetcom
Howersquos Carpets amp Interiors Established 1871
We sell carpets vinyl curtains and blinds
Come in for professional advice and browse through our large selection of samples available to
take home
We measure supply and fit
To get your FREE quotation call 01250 872361
Or e-mail shopjjhowecouk FREE UNDERLAY WITH ALL HESSIAN BACKED CARPETS
Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa
Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health
Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy
Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more
For more information or to book an appointment
Tel 01828 632141
Hodge Solicitors LLP
Employment Law
01250 874441
28 Wellmeadow Blairgowrie
13
Serendipity Salon
22 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF
Full range of Beauty Holistic and Energy Therapies
Facial Treatments Eye amp Lash Treatments
Manicures Pedicures Gel Polish Acrylics
Paraffin Wax Treatments Spray Tans
Aromatherapy Thai Style Swedish Indian Head Massage
Hopi Ear Candles Reiki Kinesiology
Call any time for more information or pop in for a chat and pick up a brochure
Carolyn is a consultant for Nealrsquos Yard Remedies Organic and uses their fabulous organic products within the treatments she offers or can do pamper parties in your own home
Salon Opening times Mon 2 ndash 6 Wed 230 ndash 9 ThuFri 1030 ndash 6 Sat 10 - 4
Appointments available outwith these times if required just call
Carolyn on 07934 661602 or Lynn on 07399 408046
We look forward to meeting you
Alyth Musical Society
THE DEADWOOD STAGE is Coming to Alyth
Alyth Musical Society is looking for willing cowboys and girls to assist with their 70th anniversary production of ldquoCalamity Janerdquo which will run from 17th ndash 21st April 2018 So if yoursquove always had a secret love to sing dance or help in a technical way donrsquot keep it under your hat We are seeking men and a
womanrsquos touch to help us put on a fantastic show You can-can come along to the Ogilvie Rooms for our first
rehearsal on Monday 16th of October at 730pm We would love you dearly if you did
Other dates for your diary are a Coffee Morning on 4th
November at the Airlie Street Hall and a Carol Concert
straight after the Christmas lights switch on 25th November
Hope to see you all there
BADMINTON CLUB New Season 2017-2018 After the successful ldquolaunchrdquo of this club last year we held our first session this year on Thursday 14th September If you enjoy the game please come and join us
THURSDAYS 8-9PM
LIVE ACTIVE BLAIRGOWRIE BLAIRGOWRIE RECREATIONAL CENTRE
For more info on this informal friendly club please Contact 01828 633184 or macdougasgmailcom
We look forward to seeing the return of those already listed with us and saying hello to anyone new
Depending on the uptake we may look to hiring an extra court to accommodate any keen young 2nd year
Secondary upwards
If you read this Thank You If you show us some interest Great
If we see you on court Fantastic
14
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Alyth Parish Church
Morning Service at 11am every Sunday Evening Service at 600pm on First Sunday of each month (Note Special Dates below)
~~~ Primary and Senior Sunday School
Meet at 11am each Sunday during normal School Terms
New recruits are always most welcome (Primary caters for children aged between 3
and 7 years Senior caters for children between 8 and 12 years) (A Cregraveche is
available for children under three) For any special arrangements please contact
Sunday School staff
~~~
PRAYER GROUP The Prayer Group meets most Thursdays in the Burnside Court Lounge at 1030am Everyone
is most Welcome (This is an informal and very friendly meeting ndash why not join us)
~~~
THE GUILD (Meetings held in the Lower Hall at 2pm)
5th OctmdashTravel Films to make you go by Ken
amp Jean McRonald 2nd NovmdashSeemas Childrenrsquos home in India by
Avril Duncan 18th NovmdashCoffee Morning Airlie St Hall at
10am ~~~
THE CHURCH CHOIR The Choir meet for practice in the Church at
645pm on every Friday ~~~
SPECIAL DATES 1st OctmdashService of Holy Communion at 11am
and 230pm Thanksgiving Service at 6pm
8th OctmdashDuring the morning service there will be a dedication of the Cateran Cushion
20th Octndash Evening of entertainment by lsquoAngus Strathspey and Reelrsquo with Davina Farquharson
In aid of the Church Dry Rot Fund Tickets of pound5 are available at Lunans or at the Church
12th Nov-Remembrance Sunday Meeting at
the Church at 1045am March to the Memorial at conclusion of this service
During the maintenance of the Main Church
most of the Church services will be held within the Airlie Street Hallmdashunless specifically
notified otherwise wwwalythparishchurchorguk
wwwfacebookcomAlythFHP
ALL ARE WELCOME
Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband
Tel 01250 874 583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom
Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg
OCTOBER
1st 11am Book of Common Prayer Communion 8th 11am Harvest Festival Sung Eucharist 22nd 11am Sung Eucharist 29th 1030am Joint Service at St Catherinersquos
Blairgowrie
ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SERVICES
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sundays 930am
St Luans Alexandra St
Alyth
Saturday Vigil 630pm and Sundays 1100am St Stephens Bank St Blairgowrie
Due to the temporary closure of St Maryrsquos Coupar Angus and building works in
St Stephenrsquos Blairgowrie please check website wwwststephensblaircouk for venue
or telephone 01250 872171 to speak to the Parish Priest
Alyth Parish Church ndash Flower Group
After each Sunday Morning service the beautiful arrangements of Flowers that have adorned the Church are distributed to Families who have been recently bereaved to those who are sick in Hospital or in their own Home and to anyone else considered to be in need of some comfort This service is provided by a group of dedicated people who give of their time every Sunday If you wish to help this group in any way please contact Mrs Dorothy Anderson on 01828 632 151 Your help will both valued and much appreciated by many
NOTICES
SOFT TENNIS
Every Wednesday Morning
1030 ndash 1130 Airlie Street Hall
only pound100 per session
Never played before
Come and have a FREE trial session
Spare racquets available
Just turn up
Or ring Pat K (633400) or Pat J (632042)
for more information
We have been approached by members of the public in Alyth with a view to having the council contact details made available in the
NEW COMMUNICANTS
If you would like to become a member of Alyth Parish Church please contact the
Rev Mike Erskine on 01828 632 238 or email
ministeralythparishchurchorguk
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Alyth Literary Society
The 201718 season of the Alyth Literary Society commences on 3rd October 2017 All meetings take place in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth and begin at 730pm (unless otherwise stated) The annual membership fee is pound8 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 A warm welcome will be extended to anyone wishing to join the Society or to attend individual meetings
Syllabus 2017 ndash 2018
3rd October 2017 Eric Summers Kirriemuir Churchill Connections Illustrated 17th October 2017 Dakers Fleming Forgan Fife Hill Of Tarvit Illustrated 7th November 2017 Norman Atkinson Angus Pictish Stones Illustrated 21st November 2017 Murray Brown Broughty Ferry RNLI Broughty Ferry Illustrated 5th December 2017 Hugh Salvesen formerly Alyth John Muir Trust Illustrated 16th January 2018 The History of the Alyth Show Members of Show Committeee 6th February 2018 Annual General Meeting 7pm 20th February 2018 Mr amp Mrs Joy Kilry Travels in Ecuador and the Galapagos Illustrated 6th March 2018 Judith Napier Inverurie The Suitcase Archive Researching an Assynt Crofter Illustrated 20th March 2018 Annual Supper at the Strathmore Golf Centre 600pm for 630pm Guest speaker Sir Ian Grant Alyth
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Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch amp
Socialising Club
THANK YOU
to all who contributed to the success of our recent Coffee Morning at which
more than pound700 was raised
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Donrsquot have access to email
Itrsquos FREE in the
Airlie Street Library
Royal Bank Of Scotland
MOBILE BANK Tuesday - 1010am to 1140am Town Square Thursday - 2pm to 330pm Town Square
Alyth Christmas Lights 200 Club
August Draw
(with thanks to Garry at Airlie Garage)
1st - pound50 - 86 - Mr R Price 2nd - pound30 - 14 - Mrs P Luscombe 3rd - pound20 - 87 - Miss J Menzies
mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
Glenisla SWRI
meet in Glenisla Community Hall 730pm Contact Mrs Hilary Lawrence (president) 01828 633112
or Kathleen Davidson (secretary) 01575 582205
New Members Welcome
Thursday 12th October 2017 730pm Demonstration amp Tasting with Wiltshire Foods
Thursday 9th November 730pm Cyrstal Hand Reflexology amp Fully Clothed Back Massage
With Linda Sinclair and Sheelagh Cameron
Membership pound2000 Visitors pound300
Glenisla Church (SCIO) Charity number SCO44459
There are monthly Songs of Praise evenings held at Glenisla Church 1st Sunday of the month start time 630 with a cup of tea with cake biscuits to follow Open to everyone We have had some fascinating guests so far ndash starting with Sandy Ingram and members of the Angus Strathspey Reel Society Deirdre McVean a speaker form Guide Dogs for the Blind and Bob Alexander with his guest Linda Swankie who told us about her volunteer work with the Vine Trust The next dates will be as follows 1st October ndash John Howie soloist and accompanied by Organist Luke Newman 5th November ndash Remembrance Service led by David McMicking 3rd December ndashRoger Klegg and the Strathmore Singers 24th December ndash Watchnight Service ndash 1130pm
Contact details Philippa Gammell Chairman Glenisla Church SCIO Alrick Glenisla PH11 8PJ Sally Colville Secretary Glenisla Church SCIO Eastmill House Glenisla PH11 8PG
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP AYP are supporting Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club to form a junior section of bowlers We will have coaching sessions every Thursday 330pm - 430pm in term time with the aim of working towards competitive matches between pupils of Alyth Primary School and Rattray Primary School - this will be supported by Caroline Lawrie Active Schools Co-Ordinator Thanks to a donation by the Alyth Bowling Club quiz team the young people will be supplied with bowls and a club t-shirt They will become full junior members of the club allowing them use of the tennis courts too all for just pound10 If you are interested in getting involved in a sport that can be a hobby for life please come along to one of our sessions at the bowling club If you need more info just see George Annan
THE COFFEE CYCLE
Meet every Wednesday morning
Alyth Square 930am
For a cycle in search of
coffee and cake
All welcome
Destination decided on the day
Interested
Calltext Pat 07583297408
Or just turn up See you there
NOTICES
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
THANK YOU
Alyth Friends of Guiding would
like to thank everyone who
donated helped and supported
our coffee morning on
2nd September which
raised pound855
It is very much appreciated
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STRIDE FOR LIFE ALYTH GROUP
Stride for Life is a walking project providing FREE led walks for individuals in their community The group meets on a Tuesday at 130pm at The Airlie Street Hall Our walks last approximately 45-50 minutes Walking is a great way to keep active and make you feel better We think its much more fun walking in a group and enjoying a good old blether On average we have about twenty walkers so why not come and join us There is no need to book just turn up on the day Peter Robertson 632674 (Walk Leader) Marja Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) Tom Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) John Eggleston 633965 (Walk Leader)
Alyth Art Group We meet on Tuesdays from
10am to 12 noon at the Community Wing of
Alyth Primary School If you would like to join our friendly group
please contact the Secretary ndash Angela Meachen
01828 632532 for more information
Meigle Art Group
The Group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Alyth Scout Hall
10am 12pm
New Members Welcome
Equipment can be provided for starters
Contact 633811 for further details
Ericht Art Club
We are a friendly little club where people of all abilities from beginners to expert painters are made most welcome the main objective is to enjoy your hobby in a fun environment If you would like to find out more please contact Tina Gliddon on 07443338580 or Lesley Garside on 07739463594
Gordon Coutts
Alyth amp District Pipe Band
Alyth amp District Pipe Band are looking for new or experienced members either pipes or
drums
Wednesday night practise in Alyth Town Hall from 6pm
For more information please contact Elaine Sturrock 01828 640312
Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club
(Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)
Tel Audra Webster 01738 473146
New members amp volunteers most welcome
Exercise Group - Mondays 10am in the Airlie Street Hall
Lunch at 1230pm in the Airlie Street Hall (pound250p per person)
Next lunches 16th and 30th October
Would you like a lift to the Lunches Telephone 632023
Strathmore Tots Alyth
Baby and Toddler Group
Whether youre a first time mum or dad or
have a larger family come along to our local friendly group for a cuppa and
a chat with other parents while the wee ones play Grandparents and
Carers also welcome
We meet on Monday mornings in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth from 930am to 1130am (previously held
at the town hall)
pound2 per family this includes a snack for the toddlers and as much tea and
coffee as you can drink
To keep up to date with what we have on and where join our Facebook page ndash Strathmore Tots Alyth
Or for more information call or text
07807591868
NOTICES
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
Is a Collection Point for
USED SPECTACLES for VISION 2020
ldquoThe Right to Sight Projectrdquo
For further information on the project please contact
Pam Robertson
Angus Optix 153-155 East High Street Forfar
Tel 01307 462461
Alyth Badminton Club
The 2017-2018 Season commences on
Tuesday the 5th of September 730pm
in the Airlie Street Hall
New members welcome over 18rsquos only
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21st October Bowling Club
pound10 for a table of 4
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Busy Weeks for 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Nine cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps spent three Wednesday evenings during August on the Young Fire-fighters Course run by the staff of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at Blairgowrie Fire Station During the course the cadets were taught home fire safety how anti-social behaviour affects the Fire Service how breathing apparatus works how to run out hoses and extinguish fires and teamwork This all culminated in the cadets having to run out hoses from a tender and then extinguishing real fires on the training area On Wednesday 30 August at the end of the course the cadets presented a cheque to the instructors to be forwarded to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund as thanks for presenting and running the course along with boxes of sweets for the fire-fighters to take with them on callouts On Sunday 3 September the cadets attended Blairgowrie Highland Games where they helped with the car-parking as well as running a presentation tent telling the public all about the Squadronrsquos activities during the year as well as other activities that are available to members of the Air Training Corps During the opening parade for the Games a party of three cadets had the honour of raising the Games Standard the Scottish Flag and the Canadian National Flag welcoming Canadian visitors to the Games
Any boy or girl aged between 13 and 18 years of age who is interested in joining 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron is invited to
come and meet the cadets and staff any Monday or Wednesday evening between 1900 and 2100 hours at the Joint Cadet
Centre Union Street Blairgowrie
20
DONATE TO THE VOICE Your Alyth Voice as a FREE Newsletter written designed and delivered by local volunteers and depends heavily on precious advertisers and of course on donations from you and our friends across the world Therefore it would make sense to make donating as easy a process as possible This led the Committee to thinking about a secure process that anyone could access and it was decided that PayPal would be the safest and simplest online tool to allow readers the opportunity to donate from their home their phone etc PayPal also allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the PayPal me link shown below
wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
21
HALLOWEEN IN SCOTLAND By Ben Johnson (Historic UK Online)
Robert Burns famous Scottish poet wrote about myths legends and traditions associated with lsquoHalloweenrsquo written in 1785 Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural witches spirits and fire The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (summerrsquos end) The Celtic year was determined by the growing seasons and Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark cold winter The festival symbolised the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead It was believed by the Celts that on the night of 31st October ghosts of the dead would walk again amongst them and large bonfires were lit in each village in order to ward off any evil spirits All house fires were put out and new fires lit from these great bonfires Whilst bonfires to scare away the undead are still lit in some areas of Scotland more usually lsquoneep lanternsrsquo (turnip lanterns) are made by scooping out the insides and cutting through the skin to create eyes nose and mouth A candle is then placed inside to make the lantern These lanterns are also supposed to ward off evil spirits Nowadays thanks to the influence of American culture pumpkins are as common as turnips for lanterns Many traditions Burns mentions in his poem lsquoHalloweenrsquo still persist in Scotland to this day From the second verse Some merry friendly country-folks Together did convene To burn thrir nits anrsquo pou their stocks Anrsquo haud their Hallowersquoen Fursquo blythe that nighthellip As mentioned in the lines above a common Halloween tradition was for an engaged couple to each put a nut on the fire If the nuts burned quietly then the marriage would be happy however if the nuts spat and hissed then the marriage would be stormy Similarly if a girl put two nuts on the fire one for her lover and one for herself and the nuts spat and hissed then this was a bad omen for their future together The plants mentioned in the poem above were the stalks of the kale plant or lsquocastocksrsquo The stalks were pulled out of the ground after dark with onersquos eyes shut The idea was that the length and straightness of the stalk would indicate a future partnerrsquos height and figure Any soil on the stock would indicate wealth Until recently lsquotrick or treatrsquo was unknown in Scotland Instead children dressed up and pretended to be evil spirits and went lsquoguisingrsquo (or lsquogaloshinrsquo) The custom traces back to a time when it was thought that by disguising children in this way they would blend in with the spirits that were aboard that night Children arriving at a house so lsquodisguisedrsquo would receive an offering to ward off evil Today it is expected that the children as well as dressing up also perform a party trickmdasha song or a dance or recite a poem for examplemdashbefore they are offered a treat which could be fruit nuts or more commonly nowadays money or sweets The Witchcraft Act of 1735 contained a clause preventing the consumption of pork and pastry comestibles on Halloween The act was however repealed in the 1950rsquos so it is now legal to also offer pork pies or sausage rolls to children as treats lsquoDookinrsquo for apples is a Halloween party game which involves taking an apple floating in a basin of water without using your hands either by spearing it with a fork held in your teeth or by biting it This is another Halloween tradition with its roots in pagan times The origin of bobbing for apples stems back to the ancient Celts who held apples as sacred In fact you could say that the modern-day Halloween traditions of pumpkin lanterns bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating have their origins in the ancient Celtic traditions The Samhuinn Festival in Edinburgh is an annual event marking the Celtic New Year Presented by Beltane Society the event features a spectacular procession of fire music dancing theatre and fireworks and takes place along Edinburghrsquos famous Royal Mile
22
MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
CRIGHTONS CYCLES
bull New amp Used Cycle Sales
bull Repairs
bull Servicing
bull Parts amp Accessories
Extensive range of bikesmdashfrom trikes and scooters to Electric Bikes
87 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DT
Tel 01250 874447 wwwcrightonscyclescouk
Luxury Self Catering Holiday Cottages
Auchteralyth Alyth PH11 8JT
t 01575 530474
wwwauchteralythsteadingscouk
Dogs amp Cats and their well behaved owners are welcome
Could you feel better
Re-balance your mental physical and emotional wellbeing with Homeopathy
- - - - -
Bio-energy - Silent Counselling
07770 985736
angelahomeopathyperthshirecouk
23
WRVS Books on Wheels
Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
Alyth Library
(for FREE internet access amp advice on tracing your ancestors)
Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY
PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
date 4 6500 Burial records and
headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
ADMISSION FREE
If you know of any services in the town that should be advertised in the Voice please contact the Voice at copyalythvoicecouk If you see anything wrong or out of date in the Voice again please contact us at copyalythvoicecouk Your help is appreciated in ensuring we provide the best town information possible
NOTICES
THE LITTLE GLENNERS PARENT
AND TODDLER GROUP
Every Friday (Term Time) 10am ndash 12pm
Isla Primary School- Community Hall
All Welcome
Find us on Facebook
If you are a local Group
wersquoll print your
information here For Free
HOME HELP WANTED
Home help required for an elderly gentleman in Alyth
Once a week initially but some
flexibility helpful
Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
24
Grangemount Cattery Aberbothrie Alyth
SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS
Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore
PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM THE OWNERS
DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY
Tel 01828 632284
Simon Bogle
LAPTOP amp PC REPAIR SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Broadband Setup New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 600pm Monday to Sunday Covering the Perthshire amp Angus areas of Scotland
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth
Call for appointment
Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on
01828 633 433
Specialised Dementia Care
in a Domestic Setting
DAY CARE
RESPITE CARE
RESIDENTIAL CARE
All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu
Trained Staff to promote independence and choice
wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
M 07961 879239
wwwresoluteitcouk
E inforesoluteitcouk
Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing
your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC
Tired of Call Centres going back to the store
We Offer Home amp Office Visits
(Discount Available for Senior Citizens)
Resolute IT provide a wide range of computer services including Repairs amp Upgrades Virus amp Spyware Removal
Network Solutions amp Broadband Support
Technical Support Services
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
Be in The Alyth Voice
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND
COLLECTION SERVICE
Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably
to anywhere in the UK Over-night and same day service
available We are a fully insured family-run
local enterprise M 07724430770Tel 01821 640606
albalogisticsbtinternetcom
PAPER TRAIL Do you have stories you
would like to share Paper Trail can help you to
record the chapters that matter most through a
bespoke service of interviews and printed copy
Contact lizpapertrail-inkuk
Gift vouchers available
SINGING PIANO
THEORY TUITION
Mrs Valerie Smith (DipMusEd LTCL)
01828 633977
25
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
26
WEE MACHINES (ALYTH)
Victoria Garage
Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
RooferSlater Slate Repairs Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
01828 633053 07761857994
DENNIS MELLOY
Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS and CARDS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp notelets will go to Wisecraft the
mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs Only two needed pound1 each
Phone Listed Number
TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk
C Max
Garden Services Alyth
All aspects undertaken
22 years experience
Grass cutting strimming edge trimming amp
renovation leaf clearing hedge cutting amp
removal topiary weed control chemical
spraying rotovating tree amp shrub planting
tree amp plant pruning and shaping border
maintenance wood fencing amp repairs (all
types) slabbing amp block paving
landscaping turfing amp grass seeding
driveways amp patio power washing
From a tidy up to a regular maintenance
programme to suit your needs
The only call youll ever need to make
for your garden and grounds
maintenance
Tel Day- 07834041298 eve- 01828 633341
wwwcmaxgardenservicescouk
KIRRIEMUIR AERIAL SERVICES
All types of Aerial and satellite Supply Installation and repairs
undertaken Freeview Freesat Sky TV
mounting Multiroom TV points Tidy Job inside and out
guaranteed
For free estimates
Call John Soutar 01575 572875
bull employment law
bull commercial
bull property
bull wills amp executries
bull dispute resolution
bull power of attorney
bull legal advice for Tourism Industry
farah adams ndash solicitor amp notary public ldquoa refreshing approachrdquo
call t 01250 874 485 m 07719 855856 for a free consultation
e-mail farahadams-lawcouk wwwadams-lawcouk
2-6 Market Square Alyth
01828958040
Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
Serving breakfast light bites lunches and delicious cakes
Barista coffee Hot chocolates amp Teas as well as a selection of cold drinks
and milkshakes all available to sit in or take away
Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
SHEAR SUCCESS 12 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
Wednesday 10 - 5 apts available with Zoe
Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1
KEYCHANGE Audio File Transcription
Copy Typing
Research
Typing Services
adminkeychangesolutions
or
Call 07856745489
27
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
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A family run business dedicated to producing high quality produce for local people
Our ranges are frozen to ensure that the freshness and
goodness is locked into the meat
Leitfie Farms Beef Range
Chapelton Farm Pork Range
Bacon Steaks Roasting Joints Sausages and more
Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
wwwoldpiggerycom
The Old Piggery Ltd Leitfie Farms
Alyth PH11 8NZ
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TRY THE NEW REFRESHING APPROACH TO
ACCOUNTANCY WE OFFER
bull A full range of accountancy and taxation services for all
businesses and individuals
bull A friendly and flexible service tailored to suit your needs
bull Evening and weekend meetings to fit around you and your
business
bull Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
bull Free initial consultations to discuss what we can do for you
For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
E mail enquirieskwgaccountancycouk
KWG Accountancy Ltd Fionnadh St Ninians Road
Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
FRIENDLYbullPROFESSIONALbullAPPROACHABLE
J amp J HOWE 30 Reform St Blairgowrie
Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
REMOVALS and STORAGE Complete removal service
Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
AUCTIONS and VALUATIONS We now work with several other auction companys but
still provide
House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
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For further details of all these services phone 01250
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wwwjjhowecouk
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General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
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ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
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ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
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Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included It would be a great help and much appreciated if articles submitted could be in a separate document and in font
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THE VOICE WILL ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS
URGENT NOTICE
Dear readers we are desperately needing volunteers to cover the following roles on the committee
DEPUTY COMPOSITOR-LAYOUT ARTIST
Drop us an informal email to
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or call 07854493805 for more details
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If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to
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Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Treatment in the comfort of your
own home for
bull Nail Cutting
bull Callusrsquo or Corns
bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot
bull In-growing Toenails
For all your Foot-care requirements contact
Madeleine McIntosh SAC Dip FHPT FHPP
Registered Foot-health Practitioner 01250 872005 or
mob 07904 382840
Telephone 01828 650728 07885 949766 07809 387893
Commercial Cleaning Domestic Cleaning
Holiday Cottage Cleaning One Off Cleaning
New Build Cleaning End of Tenancy Cleaning
Office Cleaning
The Bothy 16 Keillor Steading By Kettins Blairgowrie PH13 9FT
IampD Insurance Services Your local Insurance Experts can save you money
Whether it be Motor Home or Commercial we have the right policy to fit your needs at the right price and be there
when you need us most Come and speak with Wilma Iain or Dawn
The Friendly Faces of Insurance
Your local broker serving your local community
16 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633000 Email Iainianddinsurancecouk
DUNCAN ROSS
GARDEN MAINTENANCE
FOR RELIABLE QUALITY amp
FULLY INSURED
GARDENING SERVICES
lsquoPHONE FOR A QUOTE`
TEL 01828 633392
Mobile 077 1072 1923
075 2652 3773
THE RIVERSIDE FOOT CLINIC KIRSTY KNOTT amp LAURA CHANDLOR
BSc (Hons) HPC Registered Podiatrists
For all your foot care needs OPEN MONDAY ndashSATURDAY
900am-500 pm Thursdays 900 am -100 pm
Evening and home visits by appointment 36 Lower Mill Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ
01250 876057
JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for Perthshire North is here to help you
You can contact John at 17-19 Leslie Street Blairgowrie PH10 6AH
Tel 01250 876576 email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk
Johnston Groundworks
Concrete Specialist experienced in Slabbing Block Paving amp
Driveway Projects Drainage amp Foundation
Works Decking Fencing amp Garden Reforming FREE ESTIMATES
Call Douglas Johnston on 01575 560248 by Alyth
07834518524 Johnstongworksbtinternetcom
Howersquos Carpets amp Interiors Established 1871
We sell carpets vinyl curtains and blinds
Come in for professional advice and browse through our large selection of samples available to
take home
We measure supply and fit
To get your FREE quotation call 01250 872361
Or e-mail shopjjhowecouk FREE UNDERLAY WITH ALL HESSIAN BACKED CARPETS
Clinical Aromatherapist Liz Jenkinsmdashmifpa
Uses therapeutic massage and essential oils to improve and maintain health
Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy
Backneckmuscle pain Rheumatism and arthritis Sleep disorders Constipation Headaches Stress related illness hellipand much more
For more information or to book an appointment
Tel 01828 632141
Hodge Solicitors LLP
Employment Law
01250 874441
28 Wellmeadow Blairgowrie
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Serendipity Salon
22 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF
Full range of Beauty Holistic and Energy Therapies
Facial Treatments Eye amp Lash Treatments
Manicures Pedicures Gel Polish Acrylics
Paraffin Wax Treatments Spray Tans
Aromatherapy Thai Style Swedish Indian Head Massage
Hopi Ear Candles Reiki Kinesiology
Call any time for more information or pop in for a chat and pick up a brochure
Carolyn is a consultant for Nealrsquos Yard Remedies Organic and uses their fabulous organic products within the treatments she offers or can do pamper parties in your own home
Salon Opening times Mon 2 ndash 6 Wed 230 ndash 9 ThuFri 1030 ndash 6 Sat 10 - 4
Appointments available outwith these times if required just call
Carolyn on 07934 661602 or Lynn on 07399 408046
We look forward to meeting you
Alyth Musical Society
THE DEADWOOD STAGE is Coming to Alyth
Alyth Musical Society is looking for willing cowboys and girls to assist with their 70th anniversary production of ldquoCalamity Janerdquo which will run from 17th ndash 21st April 2018 So if yoursquove always had a secret love to sing dance or help in a technical way donrsquot keep it under your hat We are seeking men and a
womanrsquos touch to help us put on a fantastic show You can-can come along to the Ogilvie Rooms for our first
rehearsal on Monday 16th of October at 730pm We would love you dearly if you did
Other dates for your diary are a Coffee Morning on 4th
November at the Airlie Street Hall and a Carol Concert
straight after the Christmas lights switch on 25th November
Hope to see you all there
BADMINTON CLUB New Season 2017-2018 After the successful ldquolaunchrdquo of this club last year we held our first session this year on Thursday 14th September If you enjoy the game please come and join us
THURSDAYS 8-9PM
LIVE ACTIVE BLAIRGOWRIE BLAIRGOWRIE RECREATIONAL CENTRE
For more info on this informal friendly club please Contact 01828 633184 or macdougasgmailcom
We look forward to seeing the return of those already listed with us and saying hello to anyone new
Depending on the uptake we may look to hiring an extra court to accommodate any keen young 2nd year
Secondary upwards
If you read this Thank You If you show us some interest Great
If we see you on court Fantastic
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We have many members linked to the Voice Facebook page with 1000s more viewing the page every week Have you visited yet Remember you donrsquot need to join Facebook just follow the link on the Voice website The main advantage of having a Facebook presence is the real-time ability to circulate information instantly Itrsquos worth a look
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DONATIONS Thank you to everyone who has donated recently to the Voice It is much appreciated and helps ensure the Voice remains free to every household There are 4 ways to donate 1 Collection Tins in shops 2 HandedPosted to our Treasurer 3 Online at wwwalythvoicecouk using the
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Alyth Parish Church
Morning Service at 11am every Sunday Evening Service at 600pm on First Sunday of each month (Note Special Dates below)
~~~ Primary and Senior Sunday School
Meet at 11am each Sunday during normal School Terms
New recruits are always most welcome (Primary caters for children aged between 3
and 7 years Senior caters for children between 8 and 12 years) (A Cregraveche is
available for children under three) For any special arrangements please contact
Sunday School staff
~~~
PRAYER GROUP The Prayer Group meets most Thursdays in the Burnside Court Lounge at 1030am Everyone
is most Welcome (This is an informal and very friendly meeting ndash why not join us)
~~~
THE GUILD (Meetings held in the Lower Hall at 2pm)
5th OctmdashTravel Films to make you go by Ken
amp Jean McRonald 2nd NovmdashSeemas Childrenrsquos home in India by
Avril Duncan 18th NovmdashCoffee Morning Airlie St Hall at
10am ~~~
THE CHURCH CHOIR The Choir meet for practice in the Church at
645pm on every Friday ~~~
SPECIAL DATES 1st OctmdashService of Holy Communion at 11am
and 230pm Thanksgiving Service at 6pm
8th OctmdashDuring the morning service there will be a dedication of the Cateran Cushion
20th Octndash Evening of entertainment by lsquoAngus Strathspey and Reelrsquo with Davina Farquharson
In aid of the Church Dry Rot Fund Tickets of pound5 are available at Lunans or at the Church
12th Nov-Remembrance Sunday Meeting at
the Church at 1045am March to the Memorial at conclusion of this service
During the maintenance of the Main Church
most of the Church services will be held within the Airlie Street Hallmdashunless specifically
notified otherwise wwwalythparishchurchorguk
wwwfacebookcomAlythFHP
ALL ARE WELCOME
Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband
Tel 01250 874 583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom
Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg
OCTOBER
1st 11am Book of Common Prayer Communion 8th 11am Harvest Festival Sung Eucharist 22nd 11am Sung Eucharist 29th 1030am Joint Service at St Catherinersquos
Blairgowrie
ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SERVICES
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sundays 930am
St Luans Alexandra St
Alyth
Saturday Vigil 630pm and Sundays 1100am St Stephens Bank St Blairgowrie
Due to the temporary closure of St Maryrsquos Coupar Angus and building works in
St Stephenrsquos Blairgowrie please check website wwwststephensblaircouk for venue
or telephone 01250 872171 to speak to the Parish Priest
Alyth Parish Church ndash Flower Group
After each Sunday Morning service the beautiful arrangements of Flowers that have adorned the Church are distributed to Families who have been recently bereaved to those who are sick in Hospital or in their own Home and to anyone else considered to be in need of some comfort This service is provided by a group of dedicated people who give of their time every Sunday If you wish to help this group in any way please contact Mrs Dorothy Anderson on 01828 632 151 Your help will both valued and much appreciated by many
NOTICES
SOFT TENNIS
Every Wednesday Morning
1030 ndash 1130 Airlie Street Hall
only pound100 per session
Never played before
Come and have a FREE trial session
Spare racquets available
Just turn up
Or ring Pat K (633400) or Pat J (632042)
for more information
We have been approached by members of the public in Alyth with a view to having the council contact details made available in the
NEW COMMUNICANTS
If you would like to become a member of Alyth Parish Church please contact the
Rev Mike Erskine on 01828 632 238 or email
ministeralythparishchurchorguk
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Alyth Literary Society
The 201718 season of the Alyth Literary Society commences on 3rd October 2017 All meetings take place in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth and begin at 730pm (unless otherwise stated) The annual membership fee is pound8 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 A warm welcome will be extended to anyone wishing to join the Society or to attend individual meetings
Syllabus 2017 ndash 2018
3rd October 2017 Eric Summers Kirriemuir Churchill Connections Illustrated 17th October 2017 Dakers Fleming Forgan Fife Hill Of Tarvit Illustrated 7th November 2017 Norman Atkinson Angus Pictish Stones Illustrated 21st November 2017 Murray Brown Broughty Ferry RNLI Broughty Ferry Illustrated 5th December 2017 Hugh Salvesen formerly Alyth John Muir Trust Illustrated 16th January 2018 The History of the Alyth Show Members of Show Committeee 6th February 2018 Annual General Meeting 7pm 20th February 2018 Mr amp Mrs Joy Kilry Travels in Ecuador and the Galapagos Illustrated 6th March 2018 Judith Napier Inverurie The Suitcase Archive Researching an Assynt Crofter Illustrated 20th March 2018 Annual Supper at the Strathmore Golf Centre 600pm for 630pm Guest speaker Sir Ian Grant Alyth
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Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch amp
Socialising Club
THANK YOU
to all who contributed to the success of our recent Coffee Morning at which
more than pound700 was raised
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Donrsquot have access to email
Itrsquos FREE in the
Airlie Street Library
Royal Bank Of Scotland
MOBILE BANK Tuesday - 1010am to 1140am Town Square Thursday - 2pm to 330pm Town Square
Alyth Christmas Lights 200 Club
August Draw
(with thanks to Garry at Airlie Garage)
1st - pound50 - 86 - Mr R Price 2nd - pound30 - 14 - Mrs P Luscombe 3rd - pound20 - 87 - Miss J Menzies
mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
Glenisla SWRI
meet in Glenisla Community Hall 730pm Contact Mrs Hilary Lawrence (president) 01828 633112
or Kathleen Davidson (secretary) 01575 582205
New Members Welcome
Thursday 12th October 2017 730pm Demonstration amp Tasting with Wiltshire Foods
Thursday 9th November 730pm Cyrstal Hand Reflexology amp Fully Clothed Back Massage
With Linda Sinclair and Sheelagh Cameron
Membership pound2000 Visitors pound300
Glenisla Church (SCIO) Charity number SCO44459
There are monthly Songs of Praise evenings held at Glenisla Church 1st Sunday of the month start time 630 with a cup of tea with cake biscuits to follow Open to everyone We have had some fascinating guests so far ndash starting with Sandy Ingram and members of the Angus Strathspey Reel Society Deirdre McVean a speaker form Guide Dogs for the Blind and Bob Alexander with his guest Linda Swankie who told us about her volunteer work with the Vine Trust The next dates will be as follows 1st October ndash John Howie soloist and accompanied by Organist Luke Newman 5th November ndash Remembrance Service led by David McMicking 3rd December ndashRoger Klegg and the Strathmore Singers 24th December ndash Watchnight Service ndash 1130pm
Contact details Philippa Gammell Chairman Glenisla Church SCIO Alrick Glenisla PH11 8PJ Sally Colville Secretary Glenisla Church SCIO Eastmill House Glenisla PH11 8PG
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP AYP are supporting Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club to form a junior section of bowlers We will have coaching sessions every Thursday 330pm - 430pm in term time with the aim of working towards competitive matches between pupils of Alyth Primary School and Rattray Primary School - this will be supported by Caroline Lawrie Active Schools Co-Ordinator Thanks to a donation by the Alyth Bowling Club quiz team the young people will be supplied with bowls and a club t-shirt They will become full junior members of the club allowing them use of the tennis courts too all for just pound10 If you are interested in getting involved in a sport that can be a hobby for life please come along to one of our sessions at the bowling club If you need more info just see George Annan
THE COFFEE CYCLE
Meet every Wednesday morning
Alyth Square 930am
For a cycle in search of
coffee and cake
All welcome
Destination decided on the day
Interested
Calltext Pat 07583297408
Or just turn up See you there
NOTICES
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
THANK YOU
Alyth Friends of Guiding would
like to thank everyone who
donated helped and supported
our coffee morning on
2nd September which
raised pound855
It is very much appreciated
17
STRIDE FOR LIFE ALYTH GROUP
Stride for Life is a walking project providing FREE led walks for individuals in their community The group meets on a Tuesday at 130pm at The Airlie Street Hall Our walks last approximately 45-50 minutes Walking is a great way to keep active and make you feel better We think its much more fun walking in a group and enjoying a good old blether On average we have about twenty walkers so why not come and join us There is no need to book just turn up on the day Peter Robertson 632674 (Walk Leader) Marja Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) Tom Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) John Eggleston 633965 (Walk Leader)
Alyth Art Group We meet on Tuesdays from
10am to 12 noon at the Community Wing of
Alyth Primary School If you would like to join our friendly group
please contact the Secretary ndash Angela Meachen
01828 632532 for more information
Meigle Art Group
The Group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Alyth Scout Hall
10am 12pm
New Members Welcome
Equipment can be provided for starters
Contact 633811 for further details
Ericht Art Club
We are a friendly little club where people of all abilities from beginners to expert painters are made most welcome the main objective is to enjoy your hobby in a fun environment If you would like to find out more please contact Tina Gliddon on 07443338580 or Lesley Garside on 07739463594
Gordon Coutts
Alyth amp District Pipe Band
Alyth amp District Pipe Band are looking for new or experienced members either pipes or
drums
Wednesday night practise in Alyth Town Hall from 6pm
For more information please contact Elaine Sturrock 01828 640312
Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club
(Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)
Tel Audra Webster 01738 473146
New members amp volunteers most welcome
Exercise Group - Mondays 10am in the Airlie Street Hall
Lunch at 1230pm in the Airlie Street Hall (pound250p per person)
Next lunches 16th and 30th October
Would you like a lift to the Lunches Telephone 632023
Strathmore Tots Alyth
Baby and Toddler Group
Whether youre a first time mum or dad or
have a larger family come along to our local friendly group for a cuppa and
a chat with other parents while the wee ones play Grandparents and
Carers also welcome
We meet on Monday mornings in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth from 930am to 1130am (previously held
at the town hall)
pound2 per family this includes a snack for the toddlers and as much tea and
coffee as you can drink
To keep up to date with what we have on and where join our Facebook page ndash Strathmore Tots Alyth
Or for more information call or text
07807591868
NOTICES
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
Is a Collection Point for
USED SPECTACLES for VISION 2020
ldquoThe Right to Sight Projectrdquo
For further information on the project please contact
Pam Robertson
Angus Optix 153-155 East High Street Forfar
Tel 01307 462461
Alyth Badminton Club
The 2017-2018 Season commences on
Tuesday the 5th of September 730pm
in the Airlie Street Hall
New members welcome over 18rsquos only
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21st October Bowling Club
pound10 for a table of 4
18
19
Busy Weeks for 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Nine cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps spent three Wednesday evenings during August on the Young Fire-fighters Course run by the staff of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at Blairgowrie Fire Station During the course the cadets were taught home fire safety how anti-social behaviour affects the Fire Service how breathing apparatus works how to run out hoses and extinguish fires and teamwork This all culminated in the cadets having to run out hoses from a tender and then extinguishing real fires on the training area On Wednesday 30 August at the end of the course the cadets presented a cheque to the instructors to be forwarded to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund as thanks for presenting and running the course along with boxes of sweets for the fire-fighters to take with them on callouts On Sunday 3 September the cadets attended Blairgowrie Highland Games where they helped with the car-parking as well as running a presentation tent telling the public all about the Squadronrsquos activities during the year as well as other activities that are available to members of the Air Training Corps During the opening parade for the Games a party of three cadets had the honour of raising the Games Standard the Scottish Flag and the Canadian National Flag welcoming Canadian visitors to the Games
Any boy or girl aged between 13 and 18 years of age who is interested in joining 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron is invited to
come and meet the cadets and staff any Monday or Wednesday evening between 1900 and 2100 hours at the Joint Cadet
Centre Union Street Blairgowrie
20
DONATE TO THE VOICE Your Alyth Voice as a FREE Newsletter written designed and delivered by local volunteers and depends heavily on precious advertisers and of course on donations from you and our friends across the world Therefore it would make sense to make donating as easy a process as possible This led the Committee to thinking about a secure process that anyone could access and it was decided that PayPal would be the safest and simplest online tool to allow readers the opportunity to donate from their home their phone etc PayPal also allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the PayPal me link shown below
wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
21
HALLOWEEN IN SCOTLAND By Ben Johnson (Historic UK Online)
Robert Burns famous Scottish poet wrote about myths legends and traditions associated with lsquoHalloweenrsquo written in 1785 Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural witches spirits and fire The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (summerrsquos end) The Celtic year was determined by the growing seasons and Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark cold winter The festival symbolised the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead It was believed by the Celts that on the night of 31st October ghosts of the dead would walk again amongst them and large bonfires were lit in each village in order to ward off any evil spirits All house fires were put out and new fires lit from these great bonfires Whilst bonfires to scare away the undead are still lit in some areas of Scotland more usually lsquoneep lanternsrsquo (turnip lanterns) are made by scooping out the insides and cutting through the skin to create eyes nose and mouth A candle is then placed inside to make the lantern These lanterns are also supposed to ward off evil spirits Nowadays thanks to the influence of American culture pumpkins are as common as turnips for lanterns Many traditions Burns mentions in his poem lsquoHalloweenrsquo still persist in Scotland to this day From the second verse Some merry friendly country-folks Together did convene To burn thrir nits anrsquo pou their stocks Anrsquo haud their Hallowersquoen Fursquo blythe that nighthellip As mentioned in the lines above a common Halloween tradition was for an engaged couple to each put a nut on the fire If the nuts burned quietly then the marriage would be happy however if the nuts spat and hissed then the marriage would be stormy Similarly if a girl put two nuts on the fire one for her lover and one for herself and the nuts spat and hissed then this was a bad omen for their future together The plants mentioned in the poem above were the stalks of the kale plant or lsquocastocksrsquo The stalks were pulled out of the ground after dark with onersquos eyes shut The idea was that the length and straightness of the stalk would indicate a future partnerrsquos height and figure Any soil on the stock would indicate wealth Until recently lsquotrick or treatrsquo was unknown in Scotland Instead children dressed up and pretended to be evil spirits and went lsquoguisingrsquo (or lsquogaloshinrsquo) The custom traces back to a time when it was thought that by disguising children in this way they would blend in with the spirits that were aboard that night Children arriving at a house so lsquodisguisedrsquo would receive an offering to ward off evil Today it is expected that the children as well as dressing up also perform a party trickmdasha song or a dance or recite a poem for examplemdashbefore they are offered a treat which could be fruit nuts or more commonly nowadays money or sweets The Witchcraft Act of 1735 contained a clause preventing the consumption of pork and pastry comestibles on Halloween The act was however repealed in the 1950rsquos so it is now legal to also offer pork pies or sausage rolls to children as treats lsquoDookinrsquo for apples is a Halloween party game which involves taking an apple floating in a basin of water without using your hands either by spearing it with a fork held in your teeth or by biting it This is another Halloween tradition with its roots in pagan times The origin of bobbing for apples stems back to the ancient Celts who held apples as sacred In fact you could say that the modern-day Halloween traditions of pumpkin lanterns bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating have their origins in the ancient Celtic traditions The Samhuinn Festival in Edinburgh is an annual event marking the Celtic New Year Presented by Beltane Society the event features a spectacular procession of fire music dancing theatre and fireworks and takes place along Edinburghrsquos famous Royal Mile
22
MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
CRIGHTONS CYCLES
bull New amp Used Cycle Sales
bull Repairs
bull Servicing
bull Parts amp Accessories
Extensive range of bikesmdashfrom trikes and scooters to Electric Bikes
87 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DT
Tel 01250 874447 wwwcrightonscyclescouk
Luxury Self Catering Holiday Cottages
Auchteralyth Alyth PH11 8JT
t 01575 530474
wwwauchteralythsteadingscouk
Dogs amp Cats and their well behaved owners are welcome
Could you feel better
Re-balance your mental physical and emotional wellbeing with Homeopathy
- - - - -
Bio-energy - Silent Counselling
07770 985736
angelahomeopathyperthshirecouk
23
WRVS Books on Wheels
Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
Alyth Library
(for FREE internet access amp advice on tracing your ancestors)
Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY
PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
date 4 6500 Burial records and
headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
ADMISSION FREE
If you know of any services in the town that should be advertised in the Voice please contact the Voice at copyalythvoicecouk If you see anything wrong or out of date in the Voice again please contact us at copyalythvoicecouk Your help is appreciated in ensuring we provide the best town information possible
NOTICES
THE LITTLE GLENNERS PARENT
AND TODDLER GROUP
Every Friday (Term Time) 10am ndash 12pm
Isla Primary School- Community Hall
All Welcome
Find us on Facebook
If you are a local Group
wersquoll print your
information here For Free
HOME HELP WANTED
Home help required for an elderly gentleman in Alyth
Once a week initially but some
flexibility helpful
Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
24
Grangemount Cattery Aberbothrie Alyth
SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS
Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore
PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM THE OWNERS
DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY
Tel 01828 632284
Simon Bogle
LAPTOP amp PC REPAIR SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Broadband Setup New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 600pm Monday to Sunday Covering the Perthshire amp Angus areas of Scotland
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth
Call for appointment
Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on
01828 633 433
Specialised Dementia Care
in a Domestic Setting
DAY CARE
RESPITE CARE
RESIDENTIAL CARE
All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu
Trained Staff to promote independence and choice
wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
M 07961 879239
wwwresoluteitcouk
E inforesoluteitcouk
Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing
your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC
Tired of Call Centres going back to the store
We Offer Home amp Office Visits
(Discount Available for Senior Citizens)
Resolute IT provide a wide range of computer services including Repairs amp Upgrades Virus amp Spyware Removal
Network Solutions amp Broadband Support
Technical Support Services
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
Be in The Alyth Voice
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND
COLLECTION SERVICE
Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably
to anywhere in the UK Over-night and same day service
available We are a fully insured family-run
local enterprise M 07724430770Tel 01821 640606
albalogisticsbtinternetcom
PAPER TRAIL Do you have stories you
would like to share Paper Trail can help you to
record the chapters that matter most through a
bespoke service of interviews and printed copy
Contact lizpapertrail-inkuk
Gift vouchers available
SINGING PIANO
THEORY TUITION
Mrs Valerie Smith (DipMusEd LTCL)
01828 633977
25
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
26
WEE MACHINES (ALYTH)
Victoria Garage
Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
RooferSlater Slate Repairs Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
01828 633053 07761857994
DENNIS MELLOY
Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS and CARDS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp notelets will go to Wisecraft the
mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs Only two needed pound1 each
Phone Listed Number
TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk
C Max
Garden Services Alyth
All aspects undertaken
22 years experience
Grass cutting strimming edge trimming amp
renovation leaf clearing hedge cutting amp
removal topiary weed control chemical
spraying rotovating tree amp shrub planting
tree amp plant pruning and shaping border
maintenance wood fencing amp repairs (all
types) slabbing amp block paving
landscaping turfing amp grass seeding
driveways amp patio power washing
From a tidy up to a regular maintenance
programme to suit your needs
The only call youll ever need to make
for your garden and grounds
maintenance
Tel Day- 07834041298 eve- 01828 633341
wwwcmaxgardenservicescouk
KIRRIEMUIR AERIAL SERVICES
All types of Aerial and satellite Supply Installation and repairs
undertaken Freeview Freesat Sky TV
mounting Multiroom TV points Tidy Job inside and out
guaranteed
For free estimates
Call John Soutar 01575 572875
bull employment law
bull commercial
bull property
bull wills amp executries
bull dispute resolution
bull power of attorney
bull legal advice for Tourism Industry
farah adams ndash solicitor amp notary public ldquoa refreshing approachrdquo
call t 01250 874 485 m 07719 855856 for a free consultation
e-mail farahadams-lawcouk wwwadams-lawcouk
2-6 Market Square Alyth
01828958040
Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
Serving breakfast light bites lunches and delicious cakes
Barista coffee Hot chocolates amp Teas as well as a selection of cold drinks
and milkshakes all available to sit in or take away
Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
SHEAR SUCCESS 12 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
Wednesday 10 - 5 apts available with Zoe
Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1
KEYCHANGE Audio File Transcription
Copy Typing
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Typing Services
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or
Call 07856745489
27
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
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A family run business dedicated to producing high quality produce for local people
Our ranges are frozen to ensure that the freshness and
goodness is locked into the meat
Leitfie Farms Beef Range
Chapelton Farm Pork Range
Bacon Steaks Roasting Joints Sausages and more
Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
wwwoldpiggerycom
The Old Piggery Ltd Leitfie Farms
Alyth PH11 8NZ
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bull A friendly and flexible service tailored to suit your needs
bull Evening and weekend meetings to fit around you and your
business
bull Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
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For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
E mail enquirieskwgaccountancycouk
KWG Accountancy Ltd Fionnadh St Ninians Road
Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
FRIENDLYbullPROFESSIONALbullAPPROACHABLE
J amp J HOWE 30 Reform St Blairgowrie
Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
REMOVALS and STORAGE Complete removal service
Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
AUCTIONS and VALUATIONS We now work with several other auction companys but
still provide
House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
VISIT OUR INTERIOR SHOP We sell and fit carpets cushionfloor blinds and curtains
For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
wwwjjhowecouk
Where your smile is important
REGULAR HOURS Mon - Tues 900am - 500pm Wednesday Late Night 900am - 700pm Thursday amp Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday By arrangement only
infoalythdentalcouk
General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
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ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
Serving our local community since 1985
Currently registering new NHS Private and
Highland Dental Plan patients
Same Day Emergency Appointments
(please phone by 930am)
bull Tooth whitening Cosmetic dentistry
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01250 875 136
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ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
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Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included It would be a great help and much appreciated if articles submitted could be in a separate document and in font
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Voice Committee Member Vacancy-
THE VOICE WILL ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS
URGENT NOTICE
Dear readers we are desperately needing volunteers to cover the following roles on the committee
DEPUTY COMPOSITOR-LAYOUT ARTIST
Drop us an informal email to
copyalythvoicecouk
or call 07854493805 for more details
THANK YOU
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If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to
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Serendipity Salon
22 Commercial Street Alyth PH11 8AF
Full range of Beauty Holistic and Energy Therapies
Facial Treatments Eye amp Lash Treatments
Manicures Pedicures Gel Polish Acrylics
Paraffin Wax Treatments Spray Tans
Aromatherapy Thai Style Swedish Indian Head Massage
Hopi Ear Candles Reiki Kinesiology
Call any time for more information or pop in for a chat and pick up a brochure
Carolyn is a consultant for Nealrsquos Yard Remedies Organic and uses their fabulous organic products within the treatments she offers or can do pamper parties in your own home
Salon Opening times Mon 2 ndash 6 Wed 230 ndash 9 ThuFri 1030 ndash 6 Sat 10 - 4
Appointments available outwith these times if required just call
Carolyn on 07934 661602 or Lynn on 07399 408046
We look forward to meeting you
Alyth Musical Society
THE DEADWOOD STAGE is Coming to Alyth
Alyth Musical Society is looking for willing cowboys and girls to assist with their 70th anniversary production of ldquoCalamity Janerdquo which will run from 17th ndash 21st April 2018 So if yoursquove always had a secret love to sing dance or help in a technical way donrsquot keep it under your hat We are seeking men and a
womanrsquos touch to help us put on a fantastic show You can-can come along to the Ogilvie Rooms for our first
rehearsal on Monday 16th of October at 730pm We would love you dearly if you did
Other dates for your diary are a Coffee Morning on 4th
November at the Airlie Street Hall and a Carol Concert
straight after the Christmas lights switch on 25th November
Hope to see you all there
BADMINTON CLUB New Season 2017-2018 After the successful ldquolaunchrdquo of this club last year we held our first session this year on Thursday 14th September If you enjoy the game please come and join us
THURSDAYS 8-9PM
LIVE ACTIVE BLAIRGOWRIE BLAIRGOWRIE RECREATIONAL CENTRE
For more info on this informal friendly club please Contact 01828 633184 or macdougasgmailcom
We look forward to seeing the return of those already listed with us and saying hello to anyone new
Depending on the uptake we may look to hiring an extra court to accommodate any keen young 2nd year
Secondary upwards
If you read this Thank You If you show us some interest Great
If we see you on court Fantastic
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Alyth Parish Church
Morning Service at 11am every Sunday Evening Service at 600pm on First Sunday of each month (Note Special Dates below)
~~~ Primary and Senior Sunday School
Meet at 11am each Sunday during normal School Terms
New recruits are always most welcome (Primary caters for children aged between 3
and 7 years Senior caters for children between 8 and 12 years) (A Cregraveche is
available for children under three) For any special arrangements please contact
Sunday School staff
~~~
PRAYER GROUP The Prayer Group meets most Thursdays in the Burnside Court Lounge at 1030am Everyone
is most Welcome (This is an informal and very friendly meeting ndash why not join us)
~~~
THE GUILD (Meetings held in the Lower Hall at 2pm)
5th OctmdashTravel Films to make you go by Ken
amp Jean McRonald 2nd NovmdashSeemas Childrenrsquos home in India by
Avril Duncan 18th NovmdashCoffee Morning Airlie St Hall at
10am ~~~
THE CHURCH CHOIR The Choir meet for practice in the Church at
645pm on every Friday ~~~
SPECIAL DATES 1st OctmdashService of Holy Communion at 11am
and 230pm Thanksgiving Service at 6pm
8th OctmdashDuring the morning service there will be a dedication of the Cateran Cushion
20th Octndash Evening of entertainment by lsquoAngus Strathspey and Reelrsquo with Davina Farquharson
In aid of the Church Dry Rot Fund Tickets of pound5 are available at Lunans or at the Church
12th Nov-Remembrance Sunday Meeting at
the Church at 1045am March to the Memorial at conclusion of this service
During the maintenance of the Main Church
most of the Church services will be held within the Airlie Street Hallmdashunless specifically
notified otherwise wwwalythparishchurchorguk
wwwfacebookcomAlythFHP
ALL ARE WELCOME
Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband
Tel 01250 874 583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom
Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg
OCTOBER
1st 11am Book of Common Prayer Communion 8th 11am Harvest Festival Sung Eucharist 22nd 11am Sung Eucharist 29th 1030am Joint Service at St Catherinersquos
Blairgowrie
ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SERVICES
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sundays 930am
St Luans Alexandra St
Alyth
Saturday Vigil 630pm and Sundays 1100am St Stephens Bank St Blairgowrie
Due to the temporary closure of St Maryrsquos Coupar Angus and building works in
St Stephenrsquos Blairgowrie please check website wwwststephensblaircouk for venue
or telephone 01250 872171 to speak to the Parish Priest
Alyth Parish Church ndash Flower Group
After each Sunday Morning service the beautiful arrangements of Flowers that have adorned the Church are distributed to Families who have been recently bereaved to those who are sick in Hospital or in their own Home and to anyone else considered to be in need of some comfort This service is provided by a group of dedicated people who give of their time every Sunday If you wish to help this group in any way please contact Mrs Dorothy Anderson on 01828 632 151 Your help will both valued and much appreciated by many
NOTICES
SOFT TENNIS
Every Wednesday Morning
1030 ndash 1130 Airlie Street Hall
only pound100 per session
Never played before
Come and have a FREE trial session
Spare racquets available
Just turn up
Or ring Pat K (633400) or Pat J (632042)
for more information
We have been approached by members of the public in Alyth with a view to having the council contact details made available in the
NEW COMMUNICANTS
If you would like to become a member of Alyth Parish Church please contact the
Rev Mike Erskine on 01828 632 238 or email
ministeralythparishchurchorguk
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Alyth Literary Society
The 201718 season of the Alyth Literary Society commences on 3rd October 2017 All meetings take place in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth and begin at 730pm (unless otherwise stated) The annual membership fee is pound8 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 A warm welcome will be extended to anyone wishing to join the Society or to attend individual meetings
Syllabus 2017 ndash 2018
3rd October 2017 Eric Summers Kirriemuir Churchill Connections Illustrated 17th October 2017 Dakers Fleming Forgan Fife Hill Of Tarvit Illustrated 7th November 2017 Norman Atkinson Angus Pictish Stones Illustrated 21st November 2017 Murray Brown Broughty Ferry RNLI Broughty Ferry Illustrated 5th December 2017 Hugh Salvesen formerly Alyth John Muir Trust Illustrated 16th January 2018 The History of the Alyth Show Members of Show Committeee 6th February 2018 Annual General Meeting 7pm 20th February 2018 Mr amp Mrs Joy Kilry Travels in Ecuador and the Galapagos Illustrated 6th March 2018 Judith Napier Inverurie The Suitcase Archive Researching an Assynt Crofter Illustrated 20th March 2018 Annual Supper at the Strathmore Golf Centre 600pm for 630pm Guest speaker Sir Ian Grant Alyth
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Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch amp
Socialising Club
THANK YOU
to all who contributed to the success of our recent Coffee Morning at which
more than pound700 was raised
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Donrsquot have access to email
Itrsquos FREE in the
Airlie Street Library
Royal Bank Of Scotland
MOBILE BANK Tuesday - 1010am to 1140am Town Square Thursday - 2pm to 330pm Town Square
Alyth Christmas Lights 200 Club
August Draw
(with thanks to Garry at Airlie Garage)
1st - pound50 - 86 - Mr R Price 2nd - pound30 - 14 - Mrs P Luscombe 3rd - pound20 - 87 - Miss J Menzies
mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
Glenisla SWRI
meet in Glenisla Community Hall 730pm Contact Mrs Hilary Lawrence (president) 01828 633112
or Kathleen Davidson (secretary) 01575 582205
New Members Welcome
Thursday 12th October 2017 730pm Demonstration amp Tasting with Wiltshire Foods
Thursday 9th November 730pm Cyrstal Hand Reflexology amp Fully Clothed Back Massage
With Linda Sinclair and Sheelagh Cameron
Membership pound2000 Visitors pound300
Glenisla Church (SCIO) Charity number SCO44459
There are monthly Songs of Praise evenings held at Glenisla Church 1st Sunday of the month start time 630 with a cup of tea with cake biscuits to follow Open to everyone We have had some fascinating guests so far ndash starting with Sandy Ingram and members of the Angus Strathspey Reel Society Deirdre McVean a speaker form Guide Dogs for the Blind and Bob Alexander with his guest Linda Swankie who told us about her volunteer work with the Vine Trust The next dates will be as follows 1st October ndash John Howie soloist and accompanied by Organist Luke Newman 5th November ndash Remembrance Service led by David McMicking 3rd December ndashRoger Klegg and the Strathmore Singers 24th December ndash Watchnight Service ndash 1130pm
Contact details Philippa Gammell Chairman Glenisla Church SCIO Alrick Glenisla PH11 8PJ Sally Colville Secretary Glenisla Church SCIO Eastmill House Glenisla PH11 8PG
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP AYP are supporting Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club to form a junior section of bowlers We will have coaching sessions every Thursday 330pm - 430pm in term time with the aim of working towards competitive matches between pupils of Alyth Primary School and Rattray Primary School - this will be supported by Caroline Lawrie Active Schools Co-Ordinator Thanks to a donation by the Alyth Bowling Club quiz team the young people will be supplied with bowls and a club t-shirt They will become full junior members of the club allowing them use of the tennis courts too all for just pound10 If you are interested in getting involved in a sport that can be a hobby for life please come along to one of our sessions at the bowling club If you need more info just see George Annan
THE COFFEE CYCLE
Meet every Wednesday morning
Alyth Square 930am
For a cycle in search of
coffee and cake
All welcome
Destination decided on the day
Interested
Calltext Pat 07583297408
Or just turn up See you there
NOTICES
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
THANK YOU
Alyth Friends of Guiding would
like to thank everyone who
donated helped and supported
our coffee morning on
2nd September which
raised pound855
It is very much appreciated
17
STRIDE FOR LIFE ALYTH GROUP
Stride for Life is a walking project providing FREE led walks for individuals in their community The group meets on a Tuesday at 130pm at The Airlie Street Hall Our walks last approximately 45-50 minutes Walking is a great way to keep active and make you feel better We think its much more fun walking in a group and enjoying a good old blether On average we have about twenty walkers so why not come and join us There is no need to book just turn up on the day Peter Robertson 632674 (Walk Leader) Marja Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) Tom Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) John Eggleston 633965 (Walk Leader)
Alyth Art Group We meet on Tuesdays from
10am to 12 noon at the Community Wing of
Alyth Primary School If you would like to join our friendly group
please contact the Secretary ndash Angela Meachen
01828 632532 for more information
Meigle Art Group
The Group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Alyth Scout Hall
10am 12pm
New Members Welcome
Equipment can be provided for starters
Contact 633811 for further details
Ericht Art Club
We are a friendly little club where people of all abilities from beginners to expert painters are made most welcome the main objective is to enjoy your hobby in a fun environment If you would like to find out more please contact Tina Gliddon on 07443338580 or Lesley Garside on 07739463594
Gordon Coutts
Alyth amp District Pipe Band
Alyth amp District Pipe Band are looking for new or experienced members either pipes or
drums
Wednesday night practise in Alyth Town Hall from 6pm
For more information please contact Elaine Sturrock 01828 640312
Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club
(Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)
Tel Audra Webster 01738 473146
New members amp volunteers most welcome
Exercise Group - Mondays 10am in the Airlie Street Hall
Lunch at 1230pm in the Airlie Street Hall (pound250p per person)
Next lunches 16th and 30th October
Would you like a lift to the Lunches Telephone 632023
Strathmore Tots Alyth
Baby and Toddler Group
Whether youre a first time mum or dad or
have a larger family come along to our local friendly group for a cuppa and
a chat with other parents while the wee ones play Grandparents and
Carers also welcome
We meet on Monday mornings in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth from 930am to 1130am (previously held
at the town hall)
pound2 per family this includes a snack for the toddlers and as much tea and
coffee as you can drink
To keep up to date with what we have on and where join our Facebook page ndash Strathmore Tots Alyth
Or for more information call or text
07807591868
NOTICES
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
Is a Collection Point for
USED SPECTACLES for VISION 2020
ldquoThe Right to Sight Projectrdquo
For further information on the project please contact
Pam Robertson
Angus Optix 153-155 East High Street Forfar
Tel 01307 462461
Alyth Badminton Club
The 2017-2018 Season commences on
Tuesday the 5th of September 730pm
in the Airlie Street Hall
New members welcome over 18rsquos only
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21st October Bowling Club
pound10 for a table of 4
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Busy Weeks for 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Nine cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps spent three Wednesday evenings during August on the Young Fire-fighters Course run by the staff of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at Blairgowrie Fire Station During the course the cadets were taught home fire safety how anti-social behaviour affects the Fire Service how breathing apparatus works how to run out hoses and extinguish fires and teamwork This all culminated in the cadets having to run out hoses from a tender and then extinguishing real fires on the training area On Wednesday 30 August at the end of the course the cadets presented a cheque to the instructors to be forwarded to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund as thanks for presenting and running the course along with boxes of sweets for the fire-fighters to take with them on callouts On Sunday 3 September the cadets attended Blairgowrie Highland Games where they helped with the car-parking as well as running a presentation tent telling the public all about the Squadronrsquos activities during the year as well as other activities that are available to members of the Air Training Corps During the opening parade for the Games a party of three cadets had the honour of raising the Games Standard the Scottish Flag and the Canadian National Flag welcoming Canadian visitors to the Games
Any boy or girl aged between 13 and 18 years of age who is interested in joining 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron is invited to
come and meet the cadets and staff any Monday or Wednesday evening between 1900 and 2100 hours at the Joint Cadet
Centre Union Street Blairgowrie
20
DONATE TO THE VOICE Your Alyth Voice as a FREE Newsletter written designed and delivered by local volunteers and depends heavily on precious advertisers and of course on donations from you and our friends across the world Therefore it would make sense to make donating as easy a process as possible This led the Committee to thinking about a secure process that anyone could access and it was decided that PayPal would be the safest and simplest online tool to allow readers the opportunity to donate from their home their phone etc PayPal also allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the PayPal me link shown below
wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
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HALLOWEEN IN SCOTLAND By Ben Johnson (Historic UK Online)
Robert Burns famous Scottish poet wrote about myths legends and traditions associated with lsquoHalloweenrsquo written in 1785 Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural witches spirits and fire The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (summerrsquos end) The Celtic year was determined by the growing seasons and Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark cold winter The festival symbolised the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead It was believed by the Celts that on the night of 31st October ghosts of the dead would walk again amongst them and large bonfires were lit in each village in order to ward off any evil spirits All house fires were put out and new fires lit from these great bonfires Whilst bonfires to scare away the undead are still lit in some areas of Scotland more usually lsquoneep lanternsrsquo (turnip lanterns) are made by scooping out the insides and cutting through the skin to create eyes nose and mouth A candle is then placed inside to make the lantern These lanterns are also supposed to ward off evil spirits Nowadays thanks to the influence of American culture pumpkins are as common as turnips for lanterns Many traditions Burns mentions in his poem lsquoHalloweenrsquo still persist in Scotland to this day From the second verse Some merry friendly country-folks Together did convene To burn thrir nits anrsquo pou their stocks Anrsquo haud their Hallowersquoen Fursquo blythe that nighthellip As mentioned in the lines above a common Halloween tradition was for an engaged couple to each put a nut on the fire If the nuts burned quietly then the marriage would be happy however if the nuts spat and hissed then the marriage would be stormy Similarly if a girl put two nuts on the fire one for her lover and one for herself and the nuts spat and hissed then this was a bad omen for their future together The plants mentioned in the poem above were the stalks of the kale plant or lsquocastocksrsquo The stalks were pulled out of the ground after dark with onersquos eyes shut The idea was that the length and straightness of the stalk would indicate a future partnerrsquos height and figure Any soil on the stock would indicate wealth Until recently lsquotrick or treatrsquo was unknown in Scotland Instead children dressed up and pretended to be evil spirits and went lsquoguisingrsquo (or lsquogaloshinrsquo) The custom traces back to a time when it was thought that by disguising children in this way they would blend in with the spirits that were aboard that night Children arriving at a house so lsquodisguisedrsquo would receive an offering to ward off evil Today it is expected that the children as well as dressing up also perform a party trickmdasha song or a dance or recite a poem for examplemdashbefore they are offered a treat which could be fruit nuts or more commonly nowadays money or sweets The Witchcraft Act of 1735 contained a clause preventing the consumption of pork and pastry comestibles on Halloween The act was however repealed in the 1950rsquos so it is now legal to also offer pork pies or sausage rolls to children as treats lsquoDookinrsquo for apples is a Halloween party game which involves taking an apple floating in a basin of water without using your hands either by spearing it with a fork held in your teeth or by biting it This is another Halloween tradition with its roots in pagan times The origin of bobbing for apples stems back to the ancient Celts who held apples as sacred In fact you could say that the modern-day Halloween traditions of pumpkin lanterns bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating have their origins in the ancient Celtic traditions The Samhuinn Festival in Edinburgh is an annual event marking the Celtic New Year Presented by Beltane Society the event features a spectacular procession of fire music dancing theatre and fireworks and takes place along Edinburghrsquos famous Royal Mile
22
MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
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Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
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Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
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PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
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headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
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Once a week initially but some
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Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
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Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
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01828 633977
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Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
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Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
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07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
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E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
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-----------------------------------------------
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Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
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ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
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Leitfie Farms Beef Range
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Free Weekly Local Delivery
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Alyth PH11 8NZ
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ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
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32
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
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-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
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NOTE Views expressed (incl Ads) in the Alyth Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor can they accept any responsibility for accuracy and spelling of any article
Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included It would be a great help and much appreciated if articles submitted could be in a separate document and in font
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ALYTH VOICE TEAM 01828 632 992
Editor Kevin Coe - editoralythvoicecouk
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Voice Committee Member Vacancy-
THE VOICE WILL ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS
URGENT NOTICE
Dear readers we are desperately needing volunteers to cover the following roles on the committee
DEPUTY COMPOSITOR-LAYOUT ARTIST
Drop us an informal email to
copyalythvoicecouk
or call 07854493805 for more details
THANK YOU
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Our continued challenge to ensure the future of a free Alyth Voice has led to implementing a charge for postal Voices An annual charge will apply to all UK addresses for posting Overseas addresses will be quoted individually This charge includes the cost of producing the Voice To get your Voice by post Email deliveryalythvoicecouk
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Alyth Parish Church
Morning Service at 11am every Sunday Evening Service at 600pm on First Sunday of each month (Note Special Dates below)
~~~ Primary and Senior Sunday School
Meet at 11am each Sunday during normal School Terms
New recruits are always most welcome (Primary caters for children aged between 3
and 7 years Senior caters for children between 8 and 12 years) (A Cregraveche is
available for children under three) For any special arrangements please contact
Sunday School staff
~~~
PRAYER GROUP The Prayer Group meets most Thursdays in the Burnside Court Lounge at 1030am Everyone
is most Welcome (This is an informal and very friendly meeting ndash why not join us)
~~~
THE GUILD (Meetings held in the Lower Hall at 2pm)
5th OctmdashTravel Films to make you go by Ken
amp Jean McRonald 2nd NovmdashSeemas Childrenrsquos home in India by
Avril Duncan 18th NovmdashCoffee Morning Airlie St Hall at
10am ~~~
THE CHURCH CHOIR The Choir meet for practice in the Church at
645pm on every Friday ~~~
SPECIAL DATES 1st OctmdashService of Holy Communion at 11am
and 230pm Thanksgiving Service at 6pm
8th OctmdashDuring the morning service there will be a dedication of the Cateran Cushion
20th Octndash Evening of entertainment by lsquoAngus Strathspey and Reelrsquo with Davina Farquharson
In aid of the Church Dry Rot Fund Tickets of pound5 are available at Lunans or at the Church
12th Nov-Remembrance Sunday Meeting at
the Church at 1045am March to the Memorial at conclusion of this service
During the maintenance of the Main Church
most of the Church services will be held within the Airlie Street Hallmdashunless specifically
notified otherwise wwwalythparishchurchorguk
wwwfacebookcomAlythFHP
ALL ARE WELCOME
Rector The Very Revd Kenny Rathband
Tel 01250 874 583 Email abcsaintsbtinternetcom
Diocesan Website wwwstandrewsanglicanorg
OCTOBER
1st 11am Book of Common Prayer Communion 8th 11am Harvest Festival Sung Eucharist 22nd 11am Sung Eucharist 29th 1030am Joint Service at St Catherinersquos
Blairgowrie
ST NINIANrsquoS EPISCOPAL CHURCH
SERVICES
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
Sundays 930am
St Luans Alexandra St
Alyth
Saturday Vigil 630pm and Sundays 1100am St Stephens Bank St Blairgowrie
Due to the temporary closure of St Maryrsquos Coupar Angus and building works in
St Stephenrsquos Blairgowrie please check website wwwststephensblaircouk for venue
or telephone 01250 872171 to speak to the Parish Priest
Alyth Parish Church ndash Flower Group
After each Sunday Morning service the beautiful arrangements of Flowers that have adorned the Church are distributed to Families who have been recently bereaved to those who are sick in Hospital or in their own Home and to anyone else considered to be in need of some comfort This service is provided by a group of dedicated people who give of their time every Sunday If you wish to help this group in any way please contact Mrs Dorothy Anderson on 01828 632 151 Your help will both valued and much appreciated by many
NOTICES
SOFT TENNIS
Every Wednesday Morning
1030 ndash 1130 Airlie Street Hall
only pound100 per session
Never played before
Come and have a FREE trial session
Spare racquets available
Just turn up
Or ring Pat K (633400) or Pat J (632042)
for more information
We have been approached by members of the public in Alyth with a view to having the council contact details made available in the
NEW COMMUNICANTS
If you would like to become a member of Alyth Parish Church please contact the
Rev Mike Erskine on 01828 632 238 or email
ministeralythparishchurchorguk
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Alyth Literary Society
The 201718 season of the Alyth Literary Society commences on 3rd October 2017 All meetings take place in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth and begin at 730pm (unless otherwise stated) The annual membership fee is pound8 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 A warm welcome will be extended to anyone wishing to join the Society or to attend individual meetings
Syllabus 2017 ndash 2018
3rd October 2017 Eric Summers Kirriemuir Churchill Connections Illustrated 17th October 2017 Dakers Fleming Forgan Fife Hill Of Tarvit Illustrated 7th November 2017 Norman Atkinson Angus Pictish Stones Illustrated 21st November 2017 Murray Brown Broughty Ferry RNLI Broughty Ferry Illustrated 5th December 2017 Hugh Salvesen formerly Alyth John Muir Trust Illustrated 16th January 2018 The History of the Alyth Show Members of Show Committeee 6th February 2018 Annual General Meeting 7pm 20th February 2018 Mr amp Mrs Joy Kilry Travels in Ecuador and the Galapagos Illustrated 6th March 2018 Judith Napier Inverurie The Suitcase Archive Researching an Assynt Crofter Illustrated 20th March 2018 Annual Supper at the Strathmore Golf Centre 600pm for 630pm Guest speaker Sir Ian Grant Alyth
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Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch amp
Socialising Club
THANK YOU
to all who contributed to the success of our recent Coffee Morning at which
more than pound700 was raised
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Donrsquot have access to email
Itrsquos FREE in the
Airlie Street Library
Royal Bank Of Scotland
MOBILE BANK Tuesday - 1010am to 1140am Town Square Thursday - 2pm to 330pm Town Square
Alyth Christmas Lights 200 Club
August Draw
(with thanks to Garry at Airlie Garage)
1st - pound50 - 86 - Mr R Price 2nd - pound30 - 14 - Mrs P Luscombe 3rd - pound20 - 87 - Miss J Menzies
mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
Glenisla SWRI
meet in Glenisla Community Hall 730pm Contact Mrs Hilary Lawrence (president) 01828 633112
or Kathleen Davidson (secretary) 01575 582205
New Members Welcome
Thursday 12th October 2017 730pm Demonstration amp Tasting with Wiltshire Foods
Thursday 9th November 730pm Cyrstal Hand Reflexology amp Fully Clothed Back Massage
With Linda Sinclair and Sheelagh Cameron
Membership pound2000 Visitors pound300
Glenisla Church (SCIO) Charity number SCO44459
There are monthly Songs of Praise evenings held at Glenisla Church 1st Sunday of the month start time 630 with a cup of tea with cake biscuits to follow Open to everyone We have had some fascinating guests so far ndash starting with Sandy Ingram and members of the Angus Strathspey Reel Society Deirdre McVean a speaker form Guide Dogs for the Blind and Bob Alexander with his guest Linda Swankie who told us about her volunteer work with the Vine Trust The next dates will be as follows 1st October ndash John Howie soloist and accompanied by Organist Luke Newman 5th November ndash Remembrance Service led by David McMicking 3rd December ndashRoger Klegg and the Strathmore Singers 24th December ndash Watchnight Service ndash 1130pm
Contact details Philippa Gammell Chairman Glenisla Church SCIO Alrick Glenisla PH11 8PJ Sally Colville Secretary Glenisla Church SCIO Eastmill House Glenisla PH11 8PG
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP AYP are supporting Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club to form a junior section of bowlers We will have coaching sessions every Thursday 330pm - 430pm in term time with the aim of working towards competitive matches between pupils of Alyth Primary School and Rattray Primary School - this will be supported by Caroline Lawrie Active Schools Co-Ordinator Thanks to a donation by the Alyth Bowling Club quiz team the young people will be supplied with bowls and a club t-shirt They will become full junior members of the club allowing them use of the tennis courts too all for just pound10 If you are interested in getting involved in a sport that can be a hobby for life please come along to one of our sessions at the bowling club If you need more info just see George Annan
THE COFFEE CYCLE
Meet every Wednesday morning
Alyth Square 930am
For a cycle in search of
coffee and cake
All welcome
Destination decided on the day
Interested
Calltext Pat 07583297408
Or just turn up See you there
NOTICES
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
THANK YOU
Alyth Friends of Guiding would
like to thank everyone who
donated helped and supported
our coffee morning on
2nd September which
raised pound855
It is very much appreciated
17
STRIDE FOR LIFE ALYTH GROUP
Stride for Life is a walking project providing FREE led walks for individuals in their community The group meets on a Tuesday at 130pm at The Airlie Street Hall Our walks last approximately 45-50 minutes Walking is a great way to keep active and make you feel better We think its much more fun walking in a group and enjoying a good old blether On average we have about twenty walkers so why not come and join us There is no need to book just turn up on the day Peter Robertson 632674 (Walk Leader) Marja Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) Tom Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) John Eggleston 633965 (Walk Leader)
Alyth Art Group We meet on Tuesdays from
10am to 12 noon at the Community Wing of
Alyth Primary School If you would like to join our friendly group
please contact the Secretary ndash Angela Meachen
01828 632532 for more information
Meigle Art Group
The Group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Alyth Scout Hall
10am 12pm
New Members Welcome
Equipment can be provided for starters
Contact 633811 for further details
Ericht Art Club
We are a friendly little club where people of all abilities from beginners to expert painters are made most welcome the main objective is to enjoy your hobby in a fun environment If you would like to find out more please contact Tina Gliddon on 07443338580 or Lesley Garside on 07739463594
Gordon Coutts
Alyth amp District Pipe Band
Alyth amp District Pipe Band are looking for new or experienced members either pipes or
drums
Wednesday night practise in Alyth Town Hall from 6pm
For more information please contact Elaine Sturrock 01828 640312
Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club
(Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)
Tel Audra Webster 01738 473146
New members amp volunteers most welcome
Exercise Group - Mondays 10am in the Airlie Street Hall
Lunch at 1230pm in the Airlie Street Hall (pound250p per person)
Next lunches 16th and 30th October
Would you like a lift to the Lunches Telephone 632023
Strathmore Tots Alyth
Baby and Toddler Group
Whether youre a first time mum or dad or
have a larger family come along to our local friendly group for a cuppa and
a chat with other parents while the wee ones play Grandparents and
Carers also welcome
We meet on Monday mornings in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth from 930am to 1130am (previously held
at the town hall)
pound2 per family this includes a snack for the toddlers and as much tea and
coffee as you can drink
To keep up to date with what we have on and where join our Facebook page ndash Strathmore Tots Alyth
Or for more information call or text
07807591868
NOTICES
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
Is a Collection Point for
USED SPECTACLES for VISION 2020
ldquoThe Right to Sight Projectrdquo
For further information on the project please contact
Pam Robertson
Angus Optix 153-155 East High Street Forfar
Tel 01307 462461
Alyth Badminton Club
The 2017-2018 Season commences on
Tuesday the 5th of September 730pm
in the Airlie Street Hall
New members welcome over 18rsquos only
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21st October Bowling Club
pound10 for a table of 4
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Busy Weeks for 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Nine cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps spent three Wednesday evenings during August on the Young Fire-fighters Course run by the staff of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at Blairgowrie Fire Station During the course the cadets were taught home fire safety how anti-social behaviour affects the Fire Service how breathing apparatus works how to run out hoses and extinguish fires and teamwork This all culminated in the cadets having to run out hoses from a tender and then extinguishing real fires on the training area On Wednesday 30 August at the end of the course the cadets presented a cheque to the instructors to be forwarded to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund as thanks for presenting and running the course along with boxes of sweets for the fire-fighters to take with them on callouts On Sunday 3 September the cadets attended Blairgowrie Highland Games where they helped with the car-parking as well as running a presentation tent telling the public all about the Squadronrsquos activities during the year as well as other activities that are available to members of the Air Training Corps During the opening parade for the Games a party of three cadets had the honour of raising the Games Standard the Scottish Flag and the Canadian National Flag welcoming Canadian visitors to the Games
Any boy or girl aged between 13 and 18 years of age who is interested in joining 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron is invited to
come and meet the cadets and staff any Monday or Wednesday evening between 1900 and 2100 hours at the Joint Cadet
Centre Union Street Blairgowrie
20
DONATE TO THE VOICE Your Alyth Voice as a FREE Newsletter written designed and delivered by local volunteers and depends heavily on precious advertisers and of course on donations from you and our friends across the world Therefore it would make sense to make donating as easy a process as possible This led the Committee to thinking about a secure process that anyone could access and it was decided that PayPal would be the safest and simplest online tool to allow readers the opportunity to donate from their home their phone etc PayPal also allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the PayPal me link shown below
wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
21
HALLOWEEN IN SCOTLAND By Ben Johnson (Historic UK Online)
Robert Burns famous Scottish poet wrote about myths legends and traditions associated with lsquoHalloweenrsquo written in 1785 Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural witches spirits and fire The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (summerrsquos end) The Celtic year was determined by the growing seasons and Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark cold winter The festival symbolised the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead It was believed by the Celts that on the night of 31st October ghosts of the dead would walk again amongst them and large bonfires were lit in each village in order to ward off any evil spirits All house fires were put out and new fires lit from these great bonfires Whilst bonfires to scare away the undead are still lit in some areas of Scotland more usually lsquoneep lanternsrsquo (turnip lanterns) are made by scooping out the insides and cutting through the skin to create eyes nose and mouth A candle is then placed inside to make the lantern These lanterns are also supposed to ward off evil spirits Nowadays thanks to the influence of American culture pumpkins are as common as turnips for lanterns Many traditions Burns mentions in his poem lsquoHalloweenrsquo still persist in Scotland to this day From the second verse Some merry friendly country-folks Together did convene To burn thrir nits anrsquo pou their stocks Anrsquo haud their Hallowersquoen Fursquo blythe that nighthellip As mentioned in the lines above a common Halloween tradition was for an engaged couple to each put a nut on the fire If the nuts burned quietly then the marriage would be happy however if the nuts spat and hissed then the marriage would be stormy Similarly if a girl put two nuts on the fire one for her lover and one for herself and the nuts spat and hissed then this was a bad omen for their future together The plants mentioned in the poem above were the stalks of the kale plant or lsquocastocksrsquo The stalks were pulled out of the ground after dark with onersquos eyes shut The idea was that the length and straightness of the stalk would indicate a future partnerrsquos height and figure Any soil on the stock would indicate wealth Until recently lsquotrick or treatrsquo was unknown in Scotland Instead children dressed up and pretended to be evil spirits and went lsquoguisingrsquo (or lsquogaloshinrsquo) The custom traces back to a time when it was thought that by disguising children in this way they would blend in with the spirits that were aboard that night Children arriving at a house so lsquodisguisedrsquo would receive an offering to ward off evil Today it is expected that the children as well as dressing up also perform a party trickmdasha song or a dance or recite a poem for examplemdashbefore they are offered a treat which could be fruit nuts or more commonly nowadays money or sweets The Witchcraft Act of 1735 contained a clause preventing the consumption of pork and pastry comestibles on Halloween The act was however repealed in the 1950rsquos so it is now legal to also offer pork pies or sausage rolls to children as treats lsquoDookinrsquo for apples is a Halloween party game which involves taking an apple floating in a basin of water without using your hands either by spearing it with a fork held in your teeth or by biting it This is another Halloween tradition with its roots in pagan times The origin of bobbing for apples stems back to the ancient Celts who held apples as sacred In fact you could say that the modern-day Halloween traditions of pumpkin lanterns bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating have their origins in the ancient Celtic traditions The Samhuinn Festival in Edinburgh is an annual event marking the Celtic New Year Presented by Beltane Society the event features a spectacular procession of fire music dancing theatre and fireworks and takes place along Edinburghrsquos famous Royal Mile
22
MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
CRIGHTONS CYCLES
bull New amp Used Cycle Sales
bull Repairs
bull Servicing
bull Parts amp Accessories
Extensive range of bikesmdashfrom trikes and scooters to Electric Bikes
87 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DT
Tel 01250 874447 wwwcrightonscyclescouk
Luxury Self Catering Holiday Cottages
Auchteralyth Alyth PH11 8JT
t 01575 530474
wwwauchteralythsteadingscouk
Dogs amp Cats and their well behaved owners are welcome
Could you feel better
Re-balance your mental physical and emotional wellbeing with Homeopathy
- - - - -
Bio-energy - Silent Counselling
07770 985736
angelahomeopathyperthshirecouk
23
WRVS Books on Wheels
Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
Alyth Library
(for FREE internet access amp advice on tracing your ancestors)
Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY
PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
date 4 6500 Burial records and
headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
ADMISSION FREE
If you know of any services in the town that should be advertised in the Voice please contact the Voice at copyalythvoicecouk If you see anything wrong or out of date in the Voice again please contact us at copyalythvoicecouk Your help is appreciated in ensuring we provide the best town information possible
NOTICES
THE LITTLE GLENNERS PARENT
AND TODDLER GROUP
Every Friday (Term Time) 10am ndash 12pm
Isla Primary School- Community Hall
All Welcome
Find us on Facebook
If you are a local Group
wersquoll print your
information here For Free
HOME HELP WANTED
Home help required for an elderly gentleman in Alyth
Once a week initially but some
flexibility helpful
Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
24
Grangemount Cattery Aberbothrie Alyth
SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS
Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore
PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM THE OWNERS
DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY
Tel 01828 632284
Simon Bogle
LAPTOP amp PC REPAIR SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Broadband Setup New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 600pm Monday to Sunday Covering the Perthshire amp Angus areas of Scotland
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth
Call for appointment
Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on
01828 633 433
Specialised Dementia Care
in a Domestic Setting
DAY CARE
RESPITE CARE
RESIDENTIAL CARE
All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu
Trained Staff to promote independence and choice
wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
M 07961 879239
wwwresoluteitcouk
E inforesoluteitcouk
Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing
your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC
Tired of Call Centres going back to the store
We Offer Home amp Office Visits
(Discount Available for Senior Citizens)
Resolute IT provide a wide range of computer services including Repairs amp Upgrades Virus amp Spyware Removal
Network Solutions amp Broadband Support
Technical Support Services
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
Be in The Alyth Voice
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND
COLLECTION SERVICE
Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably
to anywhere in the UK Over-night and same day service
available We are a fully insured family-run
local enterprise M 07724430770Tel 01821 640606
albalogisticsbtinternetcom
PAPER TRAIL Do you have stories you
would like to share Paper Trail can help you to
record the chapters that matter most through a
bespoke service of interviews and printed copy
Contact lizpapertrail-inkuk
Gift vouchers available
SINGING PIANO
THEORY TUITION
Mrs Valerie Smith (DipMusEd LTCL)
01828 633977
25
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
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Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
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Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
01828 633053 07761857994
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Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
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mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
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From a tidy up to a regular maintenance
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2-6 Market Square Alyth
01828958040
Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
Serving breakfast light bites lunches and delicious cakes
Barista coffee Hot chocolates amp Teas as well as a selection of cold drinks
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Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
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01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
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Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1
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ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
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Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
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Alyth PH11 8NZ
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bull Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
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For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
E mail enquirieskwgaccountancycouk
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Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
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Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
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Local and Long distance
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Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
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House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
VISIT OUR INTERIOR SHOP We sell and fit carpets cushionfloor blinds and curtains
For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
wwwjjhowecouk
Where your smile is important
REGULAR HOURS Mon - Tues 900am - 500pm Wednesday Late Night 900am - 700pm Thursday amp Friday 900am - 500pm
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General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
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ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
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ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
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Alyth Literary Society
The 201718 season of the Alyth Literary Society commences on 3rd October 2017 All meetings take place in the Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street Alyth and begin at 730pm (unless otherwise stated) The annual membership fee is pound8 and admission to a single meeting for non-members is pound2 A warm welcome will be extended to anyone wishing to join the Society or to attend individual meetings
Syllabus 2017 ndash 2018
3rd October 2017 Eric Summers Kirriemuir Churchill Connections Illustrated 17th October 2017 Dakers Fleming Forgan Fife Hill Of Tarvit Illustrated 7th November 2017 Norman Atkinson Angus Pictish Stones Illustrated 21st November 2017 Murray Brown Broughty Ferry RNLI Broughty Ferry Illustrated 5th December 2017 Hugh Salvesen formerly Alyth John Muir Trust Illustrated 16th January 2018 The History of the Alyth Show Members of Show Committeee 6th February 2018 Annual General Meeting 7pm 20th February 2018 Mr amp Mrs Joy Kilry Travels in Ecuador and the Galapagos Illustrated 6th March 2018 Judith Napier Inverurie The Suitcase Archive Researching an Assynt Crofter Illustrated 20th March 2018 Annual Supper at the Strathmore Golf Centre 600pm for 630pm Guest speaker Sir Ian Grant Alyth
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Alyth Senior Citizensrsquo Lunch amp
Socialising Club
THANK YOU
to all who contributed to the success of our recent Coffee Morning at which
more than pound700 was raised
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Donrsquot have access to email
Itrsquos FREE in the
Airlie Street Library
Royal Bank Of Scotland
MOBILE BANK Tuesday - 1010am to 1140am Town Square Thursday - 2pm to 330pm Town Square
Alyth Christmas Lights 200 Club
August Draw
(with thanks to Garry at Airlie Garage)
1st - pound50 - 86 - Mr R Price 2nd - pound30 - 14 - Mrs P Luscombe 3rd - pound20 - 87 - Miss J Menzies
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Glenisla SWRI
meet in Glenisla Community Hall 730pm Contact Mrs Hilary Lawrence (president) 01828 633112
or Kathleen Davidson (secretary) 01575 582205
New Members Welcome
Thursday 12th October 2017 730pm Demonstration amp Tasting with Wiltshire Foods
Thursday 9th November 730pm Cyrstal Hand Reflexology amp Fully Clothed Back Massage
With Linda Sinclair and Sheelagh Cameron
Membership pound2000 Visitors pound300
Glenisla Church (SCIO) Charity number SCO44459
There are monthly Songs of Praise evenings held at Glenisla Church 1st Sunday of the month start time 630 with a cup of tea with cake biscuits to follow Open to everyone We have had some fascinating guests so far ndash starting with Sandy Ingram and members of the Angus Strathspey Reel Society Deirdre McVean a speaker form Guide Dogs for the Blind and Bob Alexander with his guest Linda Swankie who told us about her volunteer work with the Vine Trust The next dates will be as follows 1st October ndash John Howie soloist and accompanied by Organist Luke Newman 5th November ndash Remembrance Service led by David McMicking 3rd December ndashRoger Klegg and the Strathmore Singers 24th December ndash Watchnight Service ndash 1130pm
Contact details Philippa Gammell Chairman Glenisla Church SCIO Alrick Glenisla PH11 8PJ Sally Colville Secretary Glenisla Church SCIO Eastmill House Glenisla PH11 8PG
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP AYP are supporting Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club to form a junior section of bowlers We will have coaching sessions every Thursday 330pm - 430pm in term time with the aim of working towards competitive matches between pupils of Alyth Primary School and Rattray Primary School - this will be supported by Caroline Lawrie Active Schools Co-Ordinator Thanks to a donation by the Alyth Bowling Club quiz team the young people will be supplied with bowls and a club t-shirt They will become full junior members of the club allowing them use of the tennis courts too all for just pound10 If you are interested in getting involved in a sport that can be a hobby for life please come along to one of our sessions at the bowling club If you need more info just see George Annan
THE COFFEE CYCLE
Meet every Wednesday morning
Alyth Square 930am
For a cycle in search of
coffee and cake
All welcome
Destination decided on the day
Interested
Calltext Pat 07583297408
Or just turn up See you there
NOTICES
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
THANK YOU
Alyth Friends of Guiding would
like to thank everyone who
donated helped and supported
our coffee morning on
2nd September which
raised pound855
It is very much appreciated
17
STRIDE FOR LIFE ALYTH GROUP
Stride for Life is a walking project providing FREE led walks for individuals in their community The group meets on a Tuesday at 130pm at The Airlie Street Hall Our walks last approximately 45-50 minutes Walking is a great way to keep active and make you feel better We think its much more fun walking in a group and enjoying a good old blether On average we have about twenty walkers so why not come and join us There is no need to book just turn up on the day Peter Robertson 632674 (Walk Leader) Marja Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) Tom Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) John Eggleston 633965 (Walk Leader)
Alyth Art Group We meet on Tuesdays from
10am to 12 noon at the Community Wing of
Alyth Primary School If you would like to join our friendly group
please contact the Secretary ndash Angela Meachen
01828 632532 for more information
Meigle Art Group
The Group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Alyth Scout Hall
10am 12pm
New Members Welcome
Equipment can be provided for starters
Contact 633811 for further details
Ericht Art Club
We are a friendly little club where people of all abilities from beginners to expert painters are made most welcome the main objective is to enjoy your hobby in a fun environment If you would like to find out more please contact Tina Gliddon on 07443338580 or Lesley Garside on 07739463594
Gordon Coutts
Alyth amp District Pipe Band
Alyth amp District Pipe Band are looking for new or experienced members either pipes or
drums
Wednesday night practise in Alyth Town Hall from 6pm
For more information please contact Elaine Sturrock 01828 640312
Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club
(Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)
Tel Audra Webster 01738 473146
New members amp volunteers most welcome
Exercise Group - Mondays 10am in the Airlie Street Hall
Lunch at 1230pm in the Airlie Street Hall (pound250p per person)
Next lunches 16th and 30th October
Would you like a lift to the Lunches Telephone 632023
Strathmore Tots Alyth
Baby and Toddler Group
Whether youre a first time mum or dad or
have a larger family come along to our local friendly group for a cuppa and
a chat with other parents while the wee ones play Grandparents and
Carers also welcome
We meet on Monday mornings in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth from 930am to 1130am (previously held
at the town hall)
pound2 per family this includes a snack for the toddlers and as much tea and
coffee as you can drink
To keep up to date with what we have on and where join our Facebook page ndash Strathmore Tots Alyth
Or for more information call or text
07807591868
NOTICES
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
Is a Collection Point for
USED SPECTACLES for VISION 2020
ldquoThe Right to Sight Projectrdquo
For further information on the project please contact
Pam Robertson
Angus Optix 153-155 East High Street Forfar
Tel 01307 462461
Alyth Badminton Club
The 2017-2018 Season commences on
Tuesday the 5th of September 730pm
in the Airlie Street Hall
New members welcome over 18rsquos only
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21st October Bowling Club
pound10 for a table of 4
18
19
Busy Weeks for 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Nine cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps spent three Wednesday evenings during August on the Young Fire-fighters Course run by the staff of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at Blairgowrie Fire Station During the course the cadets were taught home fire safety how anti-social behaviour affects the Fire Service how breathing apparatus works how to run out hoses and extinguish fires and teamwork This all culminated in the cadets having to run out hoses from a tender and then extinguishing real fires on the training area On Wednesday 30 August at the end of the course the cadets presented a cheque to the instructors to be forwarded to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund as thanks for presenting and running the course along with boxes of sweets for the fire-fighters to take with them on callouts On Sunday 3 September the cadets attended Blairgowrie Highland Games where they helped with the car-parking as well as running a presentation tent telling the public all about the Squadronrsquos activities during the year as well as other activities that are available to members of the Air Training Corps During the opening parade for the Games a party of three cadets had the honour of raising the Games Standard the Scottish Flag and the Canadian National Flag welcoming Canadian visitors to the Games
Any boy or girl aged between 13 and 18 years of age who is interested in joining 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron is invited to
come and meet the cadets and staff any Monday or Wednesday evening between 1900 and 2100 hours at the Joint Cadet
Centre Union Street Blairgowrie
20
DONATE TO THE VOICE Your Alyth Voice as a FREE Newsletter written designed and delivered by local volunteers and depends heavily on precious advertisers and of course on donations from you and our friends across the world Therefore it would make sense to make donating as easy a process as possible This led the Committee to thinking about a secure process that anyone could access and it was decided that PayPal would be the safest and simplest online tool to allow readers the opportunity to donate from their home their phone etc PayPal also allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the PayPal me link shown below
wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
21
HALLOWEEN IN SCOTLAND By Ben Johnson (Historic UK Online)
Robert Burns famous Scottish poet wrote about myths legends and traditions associated with lsquoHalloweenrsquo written in 1785 Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural witches spirits and fire The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (summerrsquos end) The Celtic year was determined by the growing seasons and Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark cold winter The festival symbolised the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead It was believed by the Celts that on the night of 31st October ghosts of the dead would walk again amongst them and large bonfires were lit in each village in order to ward off any evil spirits All house fires were put out and new fires lit from these great bonfires Whilst bonfires to scare away the undead are still lit in some areas of Scotland more usually lsquoneep lanternsrsquo (turnip lanterns) are made by scooping out the insides and cutting through the skin to create eyes nose and mouth A candle is then placed inside to make the lantern These lanterns are also supposed to ward off evil spirits Nowadays thanks to the influence of American culture pumpkins are as common as turnips for lanterns Many traditions Burns mentions in his poem lsquoHalloweenrsquo still persist in Scotland to this day From the second verse Some merry friendly country-folks Together did convene To burn thrir nits anrsquo pou their stocks Anrsquo haud their Hallowersquoen Fursquo blythe that nighthellip As mentioned in the lines above a common Halloween tradition was for an engaged couple to each put a nut on the fire If the nuts burned quietly then the marriage would be happy however if the nuts spat and hissed then the marriage would be stormy Similarly if a girl put two nuts on the fire one for her lover and one for herself and the nuts spat and hissed then this was a bad omen for their future together The plants mentioned in the poem above were the stalks of the kale plant or lsquocastocksrsquo The stalks were pulled out of the ground after dark with onersquos eyes shut The idea was that the length and straightness of the stalk would indicate a future partnerrsquos height and figure Any soil on the stock would indicate wealth Until recently lsquotrick or treatrsquo was unknown in Scotland Instead children dressed up and pretended to be evil spirits and went lsquoguisingrsquo (or lsquogaloshinrsquo) The custom traces back to a time when it was thought that by disguising children in this way they would blend in with the spirits that were aboard that night Children arriving at a house so lsquodisguisedrsquo would receive an offering to ward off evil Today it is expected that the children as well as dressing up also perform a party trickmdasha song or a dance or recite a poem for examplemdashbefore they are offered a treat which could be fruit nuts or more commonly nowadays money or sweets The Witchcraft Act of 1735 contained a clause preventing the consumption of pork and pastry comestibles on Halloween The act was however repealed in the 1950rsquos so it is now legal to also offer pork pies or sausage rolls to children as treats lsquoDookinrsquo for apples is a Halloween party game which involves taking an apple floating in a basin of water without using your hands either by spearing it with a fork held in your teeth or by biting it This is another Halloween tradition with its roots in pagan times The origin of bobbing for apples stems back to the ancient Celts who held apples as sacred In fact you could say that the modern-day Halloween traditions of pumpkin lanterns bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating have their origins in the ancient Celtic traditions The Samhuinn Festival in Edinburgh is an annual event marking the Celtic New Year Presented by Beltane Society the event features a spectacular procession of fire music dancing theatre and fireworks and takes place along Edinburghrsquos famous Royal Mile
22
MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
CRIGHTONS CYCLES
bull New amp Used Cycle Sales
bull Repairs
bull Servicing
bull Parts amp Accessories
Extensive range of bikesmdashfrom trikes and scooters to Electric Bikes
87 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DT
Tel 01250 874447 wwwcrightonscyclescouk
Luxury Self Catering Holiday Cottages
Auchteralyth Alyth PH11 8JT
t 01575 530474
wwwauchteralythsteadingscouk
Dogs amp Cats and their well behaved owners are welcome
Could you feel better
Re-balance your mental physical and emotional wellbeing with Homeopathy
- - - - -
Bio-energy - Silent Counselling
07770 985736
angelahomeopathyperthshirecouk
23
WRVS Books on Wheels
Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
Alyth Library
(for FREE internet access amp advice on tracing your ancestors)
Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY
PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
date 4 6500 Burial records and
headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
ADMISSION FREE
If you know of any services in the town that should be advertised in the Voice please contact the Voice at copyalythvoicecouk If you see anything wrong or out of date in the Voice again please contact us at copyalythvoicecouk Your help is appreciated in ensuring we provide the best town information possible
NOTICES
THE LITTLE GLENNERS PARENT
AND TODDLER GROUP
Every Friday (Term Time) 10am ndash 12pm
Isla Primary School- Community Hall
All Welcome
Find us on Facebook
If you are a local Group
wersquoll print your
information here For Free
HOME HELP WANTED
Home help required for an elderly gentleman in Alyth
Once a week initially but some
flexibility helpful
Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
24
Grangemount Cattery Aberbothrie Alyth
SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS
Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore
PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM THE OWNERS
DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY
Tel 01828 632284
Simon Bogle
LAPTOP amp PC REPAIR SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Broadband Setup New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 600pm Monday to Sunday Covering the Perthshire amp Angus areas of Scotland
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth
Call for appointment
Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on
01828 633 433
Specialised Dementia Care
in a Domestic Setting
DAY CARE
RESPITE CARE
RESIDENTIAL CARE
All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu
Trained Staff to promote independence and choice
wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
M 07961 879239
wwwresoluteitcouk
E inforesoluteitcouk
Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing
your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC
Tired of Call Centres going back to the store
We Offer Home amp Office Visits
(Discount Available for Senior Citizens)
Resolute IT provide a wide range of computer services including Repairs amp Upgrades Virus amp Spyware Removal
Network Solutions amp Broadband Support
Technical Support Services
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
Be in The Alyth Voice
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND
COLLECTION SERVICE
Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably
to anywhere in the UK Over-night and same day service
available We are a fully insured family-run
local enterprise M 07724430770Tel 01821 640606
albalogisticsbtinternetcom
PAPER TRAIL Do you have stories you
would like to share Paper Trail can help you to
record the chapters that matter most through a
bespoke service of interviews and printed copy
Contact lizpapertrail-inkuk
Gift vouchers available
SINGING PIANO
THEORY TUITION
Mrs Valerie Smith (DipMusEd LTCL)
01828 633977
25
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
26
WEE MACHINES (ALYTH)
Victoria Garage
Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
RooferSlater Slate Repairs Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
01828 633053 07761857994
DENNIS MELLOY
Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS and CARDS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp notelets will go to Wisecraft the
mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs Only two needed pound1 each
Phone Listed Number
TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk
C Max
Garden Services Alyth
All aspects undertaken
22 years experience
Grass cutting strimming edge trimming amp
renovation leaf clearing hedge cutting amp
removal topiary weed control chemical
spraying rotovating tree amp shrub planting
tree amp plant pruning and shaping border
maintenance wood fencing amp repairs (all
types) slabbing amp block paving
landscaping turfing amp grass seeding
driveways amp patio power washing
From a tidy up to a regular maintenance
programme to suit your needs
The only call youll ever need to make
for your garden and grounds
maintenance
Tel Day- 07834041298 eve- 01828 633341
wwwcmaxgardenservicescouk
KIRRIEMUIR AERIAL SERVICES
All types of Aerial and satellite Supply Installation and repairs
undertaken Freeview Freesat Sky TV
mounting Multiroom TV points Tidy Job inside and out
guaranteed
For free estimates
Call John Soutar 01575 572875
bull employment law
bull commercial
bull property
bull wills amp executries
bull dispute resolution
bull power of attorney
bull legal advice for Tourism Industry
farah adams ndash solicitor amp notary public ldquoa refreshing approachrdquo
call t 01250 874 485 m 07719 855856 for a free consultation
e-mail farahadams-lawcouk wwwadams-lawcouk
2-6 Market Square Alyth
01828958040
Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
Serving breakfast light bites lunches and delicious cakes
Barista coffee Hot chocolates amp Teas as well as a selection of cold drinks
and milkshakes all available to sit in or take away
Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
SHEAR SUCCESS 12 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
Wednesday 10 - 5 apts available with Zoe
Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1
KEYCHANGE Audio File Transcription
Copy Typing
Research
Typing Services
adminkeychangesolutions
or
Call 07856745489
27
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
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A family run business dedicated to producing high quality produce for local people
Our ranges are frozen to ensure that the freshness and
goodness is locked into the meat
Leitfie Farms Beef Range
Chapelton Farm Pork Range
Bacon Steaks Roasting Joints Sausages and more
Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
wwwoldpiggerycom
The Old Piggery Ltd Leitfie Farms
Alyth PH11 8NZ
29
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ACCOUNTANCY WE OFFER
bull A full range of accountancy and taxation services for all
businesses and individuals
bull A friendly and flexible service tailored to suit your needs
bull Evening and weekend meetings to fit around you and your
business
bull Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
bull Free initial consultations to discuss what we can do for you
For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
E mail enquirieskwgaccountancycouk
KWG Accountancy Ltd Fionnadh St Ninians Road
Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
FRIENDLYbullPROFESSIONALbullAPPROACHABLE
J amp J HOWE 30 Reform St Blairgowrie
Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
REMOVALS and STORAGE Complete removal service
Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
AUCTIONS and VALUATIONS We now work with several other auction companys but
still provide
House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
VISIT OUR INTERIOR SHOP We sell and fit carpets cushionfloor blinds and curtains
For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
wwwjjhowecouk
Where your smile is important
REGULAR HOURS Mon - Tues 900am - 500pm Wednesday Late Night 900am - 700pm Thursday amp Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday By arrangement only
infoalythdentalcouk
General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
30
ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
Serving our local community since 1985
Currently registering new NHS Private and
Highland Dental Plan patients
Same Day Emergency Appointments
(please phone by 930am)
bull Tooth whitening Cosmetic dentistry
bull Hygienists Braces Facial Rejuvenation
Looking after you and your family
01250 875 136
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wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk
VICTORIA STREET ALYTH 01828 633660
WWWSCAUTOSERVICESORGUK
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Northlands Nursing Home
FAMILY OWNED - ldquoWE REALLY CARErdquo bull Highly qualified stable staff team bull 2 registered nurses on duty 24 hrs a day bull Home cooked choice of meals bull Secure gardens bull Some fully funded places available
Una Tennant (RGN Manager) on 01250 876790 for further information
or to arrange a visit
32
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
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Voice Committee Member Vacancy-
THE VOICE WILL ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS
URGENT NOTICE
Dear readers we are desperately needing volunteers to cover the following roles on the committee
DEPUTY COMPOSITOR-LAYOUT ARTIST
Drop us an informal email to
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or call 07854493805 for more details
THANK YOU
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If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to
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16
Donrsquot have access to email
Itrsquos FREE in the
Airlie Street Library
Royal Bank Of Scotland
MOBILE BANK Tuesday - 1010am to 1140am Town Square Thursday - 2pm to 330pm Town Square
Alyth Christmas Lights 200 Club
August Draw
(with thanks to Garry at Airlie Garage)
1st - pound50 - 86 - Mr R Price 2nd - pound30 - 14 - Mrs P Luscombe 3rd - pound20 - 87 - Miss J Menzies
mdashmdashmdashmdashmdashmdash
Glenisla SWRI
meet in Glenisla Community Hall 730pm Contact Mrs Hilary Lawrence (president) 01828 633112
or Kathleen Davidson (secretary) 01575 582205
New Members Welcome
Thursday 12th October 2017 730pm Demonstration amp Tasting with Wiltshire Foods
Thursday 9th November 730pm Cyrstal Hand Reflexology amp Fully Clothed Back Massage
With Linda Sinclair and Sheelagh Cameron
Membership pound2000 Visitors pound300
Glenisla Church (SCIO) Charity number SCO44459
There are monthly Songs of Praise evenings held at Glenisla Church 1st Sunday of the month start time 630 with a cup of tea with cake biscuits to follow Open to everyone We have had some fascinating guests so far ndash starting with Sandy Ingram and members of the Angus Strathspey Reel Society Deirdre McVean a speaker form Guide Dogs for the Blind and Bob Alexander with his guest Linda Swankie who told us about her volunteer work with the Vine Trust The next dates will be as follows 1st October ndash John Howie soloist and accompanied by Organist Luke Newman 5th November ndash Remembrance Service led by David McMicking 3rd December ndashRoger Klegg and the Strathmore Singers 24th December ndash Watchnight Service ndash 1130pm
Contact details Philippa Gammell Chairman Glenisla Church SCIO Alrick Glenisla PH11 8PJ Sally Colville Secretary Glenisla Church SCIO Eastmill House Glenisla PH11 8PG
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP AYP are supporting Alyth Bowling amp Tennis Club to form a junior section of bowlers We will have coaching sessions every Thursday 330pm - 430pm in term time with the aim of working towards competitive matches between pupils of Alyth Primary School and Rattray Primary School - this will be supported by Caroline Lawrie Active Schools Co-Ordinator Thanks to a donation by the Alyth Bowling Club quiz team the young people will be supplied with bowls and a club t-shirt They will become full junior members of the club allowing them use of the tennis courts too all for just pound10 If you are interested in getting involved in a sport that can be a hobby for life please come along to one of our sessions at the bowling club If you need more info just see George Annan
THE COFFEE CYCLE
Meet every Wednesday morning
Alyth Square 930am
For a cycle in search of
coffee and cake
All welcome
Destination decided on the day
Interested
Calltext Pat 07583297408
Or just turn up See you there
NOTICES
Visit our website at wwwalythvoicecouk
THANK YOU
Alyth Friends of Guiding would
like to thank everyone who
donated helped and supported
our coffee morning on
2nd September which
raised pound855
It is very much appreciated
17
STRIDE FOR LIFE ALYTH GROUP
Stride for Life is a walking project providing FREE led walks for individuals in their community The group meets on a Tuesday at 130pm at The Airlie Street Hall Our walks last approximately 45-50 minutes Walking is a great way to keep active and make you feel better We think its much more fun walking in a group and enjoying a good old blether On average we have about twenty walkers so why not come and join us There is no need to book just turn up on the day Peter Robertson 632674 (Walk Leader) Marja Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) Tom Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) John Eggleston 633965 (Walk Leader)
Alyth Art Group We meet on Tuesdays from
10am to 12 noon at the Community Wing of
Alyth Primary School If you would like to join our friendly group
please contact the Secretary ndash Angela Meachen
01828 632532 for more information
Meigle Art Group
The Group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Alyth Scout Hall
10am 12pm
New Members Welcome
Equipment can be provided for starters
Contact 633811 for further details
Ericht Art Club
We are a friendly little club where people of all abilities from beginners to expert painters are made most welcome the main objective is to enjoy your hobby in a fun environment If you would like to find out more please contact Tina Gliddon on 07443338580 or Lesley Garside on 07739463594
Gordon Coutts
Alyth amp District Pipe Band
Alyth amp District Pipe Band are looking for new or experienced members either pipes or
drums
Wednesday night practise in Alyth Town Hall from 6pm
For more information please contact Elaine Sturrock 01828 640312
Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club
(Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)
Tel Audra Webster 01738 473146
New members amp volunteers most welcome
Exercise Group - Mondays 10am in the Airlie Street Hall
Lunch at 1230pm in the Airlie Street Hall (pound250p per person)
Next lunches 16th and 30th October
Would you like a lift to the Lunches Telephone 632023
Strathmore Tots Alyth
Baby and Toddler Group
Whether youre a first time mum or dad or
have a larger family come along to our local friendly group for a cuppa and
a chat with other parents while the wee ones play Grandparents and
Carers also welcome
We meet on Monday mornings in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth from 930am to 1130am (previously held
at the town hall)
pound2 per family this includes a snack for the toddlers and as much tea and
coffee as you can drink
To keep up to date with what we have on and where join our Facebook page ndash Strathmore Tots Alyth
Or for more information call or text
07807591868
NOTICES
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
Is a Collection Point for
USED SPECTACLES for VISION 2020
ldquoThe Right to Sight Projectrdquo
For further information on the project please contact
Pam Robertson
Angus Optix 153-155 East High Street Forfar
Tel 01307 462461
Alyth Badminton Club
The 2017-2018 Season commences on
Tuesday the 5th of September 730pm
in the Airlie Street Hall
New members welcome over 18rsquos only
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21st October Bowling Club
pound10 for a table of 4
18
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Busy Weeks for 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Nine cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps spent three Wednesday evenings during August on the Young Fire-fighters Course run by the staff of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at Blairgowrie Fire Station During the course the cadets were taught home fire safety how anti-social behaviour affects the Fire Service how breathing apparatus works how to run out hoses and extinguish fires and teamwork This all culminated in the cadets having to run out hoses from a tender and then extinguishing real fires on the training area On Wednesday 30 August at the end of the course the cadets presented a cheque to the instructors to be forwarded to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund as thanks for presenting and running the course along with boxes of sweets for the fire-fighters to take with them on callouts On Sunday 3 September the cadets attended Blairgowrie Highland Games where they helped with the car-parking as well as running a presentation tent telling the public all about the Squadronrsquos activities during the year as well as other activities that are available to members of the Air Training Corps During the opening parade for the Games a party of three cadets had the honour of raising the Games Standard the Scottish Flag and the Canadian National Flag welcoming Canadian visitors to the Games
Any boy or girl aged between 13 and 18 years of age who is interested in joining 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron is invited to
come and meet the cadets and staff any Monday or Wednesday evening between 1900 and 2100 hours at the Joint Cadet
Centre Union Street Blairgowrie
20
DONATE TO THE VOICE Your Alyth Voice as a FREE Newsletter written designed and delivered by local volunteers and depends heavily on precious advertisers and of course on donations from you and our friends across the world Therefore it would make sense to make donating as easy a process as possible This led the Committee to thinking about a secure process that anyone could access and it was decided that PayPal would be the safest and simplest online tool to allow readers the opportunity to donate from their home their phone etc PayPal also allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the PayPal me link shown below
wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
21
HALLOWEEN IN SCOTLAND By Ben Johnson (Historic UK Online)
Robert Burns famous Scottish poet wrote about myths legends and traditions associated with lsquoHalloweenrsquo written in 1785 Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural witches spirits and fire The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (summerrsquos end) The Celtic year was determined by the growing seasons and Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark cold winter The festival symbolised the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead It was believed by the Celts that on the night of 31st October ghosts of the dead would walk again amongst them and large bonfires were lit in each village in order to ward off any evil spirits All house fires were put out and new fires lit from these great bonfires Whilst bonfires to scare away the undead are still lit in some areas of Scotland more usually lsquoneep lanternsrsquo (turnip lanterns) are made by scooping out the insides and cutting through the skin to create eyes nose and mouth A candle is then placed inside to make the lantern These lanterns are also supposed to ward off evil spirits Nowadays thanks to the influence of American culture pumpkins are as common as turnips for lanterns Many traditions Burns mentions in his poem lsquoHalloweenrsquo still persist in Scotland to this day From the second verse Some merry friendly country-folks Together did convene To burn thrir nits anrsquo pou their stocks Anrsquo haud their Hallowersquoen Fursquo blythe that nighthellip As mentioned in the lines above a common Halloween tradition was for an engaged couple to each put a nut on the fire If the nuts burned quietly then the marriage would be happy however if the nuts spat and hissed then the marriage would be stormy Similarly if a girl put two nuts on the fire one for her lover and one for herself and the nuts spat and hissed then this was a bad omen for their future together The plants mentioned in the poem above were the stalks of the kale plant or lsquocastocksrsquo The stalks were pulled out of the ground after dark with onersquos eyes shut The idea was that the length and straightness of the stalk would indicate a future partnerrsquos height and figure Any soil on the stock would indicate wealth Until recently lsquotrick or treatrsquo was unknown in Scotland Instead children dressed up and pretended to be evil spirits and went lsquoguisingrsquo (or lsquogaloshinrsquo) The custom traces back to a time when it was thought that by disguising children in this way they would blend in with the spirits that were aboard that night Children arriving at a house so lsquodisguisedrsquo would receive an offering to ward off evil Today it is expected that the children as well as dressing up also perform a party trickmdasha song or a dance or recite a poem for examplemdashbefore they are offered a treat which could be fruit nuts or more commonly nowadays money or sweets The Witchcraft Act of 1735 contained a clause preventing the consumption of pork and pastry comestibles on Halloween The act was however repealed in the 1950rsquos so it is now legal to also offer pork pies or sausage rolls to children as treats lsquoDookinrsquo for apples is a Halloween party game which involves taking an apple floating in a basin of water without using your hands either by spearing it with a fork held in your teeth or by biting it This is another Halloween tradition with its roots in pagan times The origin of bobbing for apples stems back to the ancient Celts who held apples as sacred In fact you could say that the modern-day Halloween traditions of pumpkin lanterns bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating have their origins in the ancient Celtic traditions The Samhuinn Festival in Edinburgh is an annual event marking the Celtic New Year Presented by Beltane Society the event features a spectacular procession of fire music dancing theatre and fireworks and takes place along Edinburghrsquos famous Royal Mile
22
MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
CRIGHTONS CYCLES
bull New amp Used Cycle Sales
bull Repairs
bull Servicing
bull Parts amp Accessories
Extensive range of bikesmdashfrom trikes and scooters to Electric Bikes
87 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DT
Tel 01250 874447 wwwcrightonscyclescouk
Luxury Self Catering Holiday Cottages
Auchteralyth Alyth PH11 8JT
t 01575 530474
wwwauchteralythsteadingscouk
Dogs amp Cats and their well behaved owners are welcome
Could you feel better
Re-balance your mental physical and emotional wellbeing with Homeopathy
- - - - -
Bio-energy - Silent Counselling
07770 985736
angelahomeopathyperthshirecouk
23
WRVS Books on Wheels
Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
Alyth Library
(for FREE internet access amp advice on tracing your ancestors)
Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY
PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
date 4 6500 Burial records and
headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
ADMISSION FREE
If you know of any services in the town that should be advertised in the Voice please contact the Voice at copyalythvoicecouk If you see anything wrong or out of date in the Voice again please contact us at copyalythvoicecouk Your help is appreciated in ensuring we provide the best town information possible
NOTICES
THE LITTLE GLENNERS PARENT
AND TODDLER GROUP
Every Friday (Term Time) 10am ndash 12pm
Isla Primary School- Community Hall
All Welcome
Find us on Facebook
If you are a local Group
wersquoll print your
information here For Free
HOME HELP WANTED
Home help required for an elderly gentleman in Alyth
Once a week initially but some
flexibility helpful
Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
24
Grangemount Cattery Aberbothrie Alyth
SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS
Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore
PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM THE OWNERS
DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY
Tel 01828 632284
Simon Bogle
LAPTOP amp PC REPAIR SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Broadband Setup New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 600pm Monday to Sunday Covering the Perthshire amp Angus areas of Scotland
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth
Call for appointment
Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on
01828 633 433
Specialised Dementia Care
in a Domestic Setting
DAY CARE
RESPITE CARE
RESIDENTIAL CARE
All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu
Trained Staff to promote independence and choice
wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
M 07961 879239
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E inforesoluteitcouk
Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing
your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC
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We Offer Home amp Office Visits
(Discount Available for Senior Citizens)
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Network Solutions amp Broadband Support
Technical Support Services
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
Be in The Alyth Voice
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND
COLLECTION SERVICE
Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably
to anywhere in the UK Over-night and same day service
available We are a fully insured family-run
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PAPER TRAIL Do you have stories you
would like to share Paper Trail can help you to
record the chapters that matter most through a
bespoke service of interviews and printed copy
Contact lizpapertrail-inkuk
Gift vouchers available
SINGING PIANO
THEORY TUITION
Mrs Valerie Smith (DipMusEd LTCL)
01828 633977
25
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
26
WEE MACHINES (ALYTH)
Victoria Garage
Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
RooferSlater Slate Repairs Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
01828 633053 07761857994
DENNIS MELLOY
Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
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mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
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TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk
C Max
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From a tidy up to a regular maintenance
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for your garden and grounds
maintenance
Tel Day- 07834041298 eve- 01828 633341
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For free estimates
Call John Soutar 01575 572875
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bull commercial
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bull wills amp executries
bull dispute resolution
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2-6 Market Square Alyth
01828958040
Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
Serving breakfast light bites lunches and delicious cakes
Barista coffee Hot chocolates amp Teas as well as a selection of cold drinks
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Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
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01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
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Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1
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ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
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Leitfie Farms Beef Range
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Bacon Steaks Roasting Joints Sausages and more
Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
wwwoldpiggerycom
The Old Piggery Ltd Leitfie Farms
Alyth PH11 8NZ
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bull Evening and weekend meetings to fit around you and your
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bull Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
bull Free initial consultations to discuss what we can do for you
For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
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Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
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Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
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Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
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House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
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For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
wwwjjhowecouk
Where your smile is important
REGULAR HOURS Mon - Tues 900am - 500pm Wednesday Late Night 900am - 700pm Thursday amp Friday 900am - 500pm
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General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
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ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
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ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
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STRIDE FOR LIFE ALYTH GROUP
Stride for Life is a walking project providing FREE led walks for individuals in their community The group meets on a Tuesday at 130pm at The Airlie Street Hall Our walks last approximately 45-50 minutes Walking is a great way to keep active and make you feel better We think its much more fun walking in a group and enjoying a good old blether On average we have about twenty walkers so why not come and join us There is no need to book just turn up on the day Peter Robertson 632674 (Walk Leader) Marja Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) Tom Dalziel 633032 (Walk Leader) John Eggleston 633965 (Walk Leader)
Alyth Art Group We meet on Tuesdays from
10am to 12 noon at the Community Wing of
Alyth Primary School If you would like to join our friendly group
please contact the Secretary ndash Angela Meachen
01828 632532 for more information
Meigle Art Group
The Group meets on Tuesday mornings in the Alyth Scout Hall
10am 12pm
New Members Welcome
Equipment can be provided for starters
Contact 633811 for further details
Ericht Art Club
We are a friendly little club where people of all abilities from beginners to expert painters are made most welcome the main objective is to enjoy your hobby in a fun environment If you would like to find out more please contact Tina Gliddon on 07443338580 or Lesley Garside on 07739463594
Gordon Coutts
Alyth amp District Pipe Band
Alyth amp District Pipe Band are looking for new or experienced members either pipes or
drums
Wednesday night practise in Alyth Town Hall from 6pm
For more information please contact Elaine Sturrock 01828 640312
Alyth Senior Citizens Lunch amp Socialising Club
(Perth amp Kinross Healthy Communities Project)
Tel Audra Webster 01738 473146
New members amp volunteers most welcome
Exercise Group - Mondays 10am in the Airlie Street Hall
Lunch at 1230pm in the Airlie Street Hall (pound250p per person)
Next lunches 16th and 30th October
Would you like a lift to the Lunches Telephone 632023
Strathmore Tots Alyth
Baby and Toddler Group
Whether youre a first time mum or dad or
have a larger family come along to our local friendly group for a cuppa and
a chat with other parents while the wee ones play Grandparents and
Carers also welcome
We meet on Monday mornings in the Ogilvie Rooms Commercial Street Alyth from 930am to 1130am (previously held
at the town hall)
pound2 per family this includes a snack for the toddlers and as much tea and
coffee as you can drink
To keep up to date with what we have on and where join our Facebook page ndash Strathmore Tots Alyth
Or for more information call or text
07807591868
NOTICES
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
Is a Collection Point for
USED SPECTACLES for VISION 2020
ldquoThe Right to Sight Projectrdquo
For further information on the project please contact
Pam Robertson
Angus Optix 153-155 East High Street Forfar
Tel 01307 462461
Alyth Badminton Club
The 2017-2018 Season commences on
Tuesday the 5th of September 730pm
in the Airlie Street Hall
New members welcome over 18rsquos only
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21st October Bowling Club
pound10 for a table of 4
18
19
Busy Weeks for 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Nine cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps spent three Wednesday evenings during August on the Young Fire-fighters Course run by the staff of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at Blairgowrie Fire Station During the course the cadets were taught home fire safety how anti-social behaviour affects the Fire Service how breathing apparatus works how to run out hoses and extinguish fires and teamwork This all culminated in the cadets having to run out hoses from a tender and then extinguishing real fires on the training area On Wednesday 30 August at the end of the course the cadets presented a cheque to the instructors to be forwarded to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund as thanks for presenting and running the course along with boxes of sweets for the fire-fighters to take with them on callouts On Sunday 3 September the cadets attended Blairgowrie Highland Games where they helped with the car-parking as well as running a presentation tent telling the public all about the Squadronrsquos activities during the year as well as other activities that are available to members of the Air Training Corps During the opening parade for the Games a party of three cadets had the honour of raising the Games Standard the Scottish Flag and the Canadian National Flag welcoming Canadian visitors to the Games
Any boy or girl aged between 13 and 18 years of age who is interested in joining 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron is invited to
come and meet the cadets and staff any Monday or Wednesday evening between 1900 and 2100 hours at the Joint Cadet
Centre Union Street Blairgowrie
20
DONATE TO THE VOICE Your Alyth Voice as a FREE Newsletter written designed and delivered by local volunteers and depends heavily on precious advertisers and of course on donations from you and our friends across the world Therefore it would make sense to make donating as easy a process as possible This led the Committee to thinking about a secure process that anyone could access and it was decided that PayPal would be the safest and simplest online tool to allow readers the opportunity to donate from their home their phone etc PayPal also allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
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HALLOWEEN IN SCOTLAND By Ben Johnson (Historic UK Online)
Robert Burns famous Scottish poet wrote about myths legends and traditions associated with lsquoHalloweenrsquo written in 1785 Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural witches spirits and fire The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (summerrsquos end) The Celtic year was determined by the growing seasons and Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark cold winter The festival symbolised the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead It was believed by the Celts that on the night of 31st October ghosts of the dead would walk again amongst them and large bonfires were lit in each village in order to ward off any evil spirits All house fires were put out and new fires lit from these great bonfires Whilst bonfires to scare away the undead are still lit in some areas of Scotland more usually lsquoneep lanternsrsquo (turnip lanterns) are made by scooping out the insides and cutting through the skin to create eyes nose and mouth A candle is then placed inside to make the lantern These lanterns are also supposed to ward off evil spirits Nowadays thanks to the influence of American culture pumpkins are as common as turnips for lanterns Many traditions Burns mentions in his poem lsquoHalloweenrsquo still persist in Scotland to this day From the second verse Some merry friendly country-folks Together did convene To burn thrir nits anrsquo pou their stocks Anrsquo haud their Hallowersquoen Fursquo blythe that nighthellip As mentioned in the lines above a common Halloween tradition was for an engaged couple to each put a nut on the fire If the nuts burned quietly then the marriage would be happy however if the nuts spat and hissed then the marriage would be stormy Similarly if a girl put two nuts on the fire one for her lover and one for herself and the nuts spat and hissed then this was a bad omen for their future together The plants mentioned in the poem above were the stalks of the kale plant or lsquocastocksrsquo The stalks were pulled out of the ground after dark with onersquos eyes shut The idea was that the length and straightness of the stalk would indicate a future partnerrsquos height and figure Any soil on the stock would indicate wealth Until recently lsquotrick or treatrsquo was unknown in Scotland Instead children dressed up and pretended to be evil spirits and went lsquoguisingrsquo (or lsquogaloshinrsquo) The custom traces back to a time when it was thought that by disguising children in this way they would blend in with the spirits that were aboard that night Children arriving at a house so lsquodisguisedrsquo would receive an offering to ward off evil Today it is expected that the children as well as dressing up also perform a party trickmdasha song or a dance or recite a poem for examplemdashbefore they are offered a treat which could be fruit nuts or more commonly nowadays money or sweets The Witchcraft Act of 1735 contained a clause preventing the consumption of pork and pastry comestibles on Halloween The act was however repealed in the 1950rsquos so it is now legal to also offer pork pies or sausage rolls to children as treats lsquoDookinrsquo for apples is a Halloween party game which involves taking an apple floating in a basin of water without using your hands either by spearing it with a fork held in your teeth or by biting it This is another Halloween tradition with its roots in pagan times The origin of bobbing for apples stems back to the ancient Celts who held apples as sacred In fact you could say that the modern-day Halloween traditions of pumpkin lanterns bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating have their origins in the ancient Celtic traditions The Samhuinn Festival in Edinburgh is an annual event marking the Celtic New Year Presented by Beltane Society the event features a spectacular procession of fire music dancing theatre and fireworks and takes place along Edinburghrsquos famous Royal Mile
22
MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
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Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
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Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
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PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
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headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
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Once a week initially but some
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Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
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Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
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01828 633977
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Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
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Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
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07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
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E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
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-----------------------------------------------
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Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
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ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
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Leitfie Farms Beef Range
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Free Weekly Local Delivery
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Alyth PH11 8NZ
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ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
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32
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
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ADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice
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NOTE Views expressed (incl Ads) in the Alyth Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor can they accept any responsibility for accuracy and spelling of any article
Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included It would be a great help and much appreciated if articles submitted could be in a separate document and in font
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URGENT NOTICE
Dear readers we are desperately needing volunteers to cover the following roles on the committee
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Drop us an informal email to
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or call 07854493805 for more details
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If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to
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18
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Busy Weeks for 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Nine cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps spent three Wednesday evenings during August on the Young Fire-fighters Course run by the staff of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at Blairgowrie Fire Station During the course the cadets were taught home fire safety how anti-social behaviour affects the Fire Service how breathing apparatus works how to run out hoses and extinguish fires and teamwork This all culminated in the cadets having to run out hoses from a tender and then extinguishing real fires on the training area On Wednesday 30 August at the end of the course the cadets presented a cheque to the instructors to be forwarded to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund as thanks for presenting and running the course along with boxes of sweets for the fire-fighters to take with them on callouts On Sunday 3 September the cadets attended Blairgowrie Highland Games where they helped with the car-parking as well as running a presentation tent telling the public all about the Squadronrsquos activities during the year as well as other activities that are available to members of the Air Training Corps During the opening parade for the Games a party of three cadets had the honour of raising the Games Standard the Scottish Flag and the Canadian National Flag welcoming Canadian visitors to the Games
Any boy or girl aged between 13 and 18 years of age who is interested in joining 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron is invited to
come and meet the cadets and staff any Monday or Wednesday evening between 1900 and 2100 hours at the Joint Cadet
Centre Union Street Blairgowrie
20
DONATE TO THE VOICE Your Alyth Voice as a FREE Newsletter written designed and delivered by local volunteers and depends heavily on precious advertisers and of course on donations from you and our friends across the world Therefore it would make sense to make donating as easy a process as possible This led the Committee to thinking about a secure process that anyone could access and it was decided that PayPal would be the safest and simplest online tool to allow readers the opportunity to donate from their home their phone etc PayPal also allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
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HALLOWEEN IN SCOTLAND By Ben Johnson (Historic UK Online)
Robert Burns famous Scottish poet wrote about myths legends and traditions associated with lsquoHalloweenrsquo written in 1785 Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural witches spirits and fire The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (summerrsquos end) The Celtic year was determined by the growing seasons and Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark cold winter The festival symbolised the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead It was believed by the Celts that on the night of 31st October ghosts of the dead would walk again amongst them and large bonfires were lit in each village in order to ward off any evil spirits All house fires were put out and new fires lit from these great bonfires Whilst bonfires to scare away the undead are still lit in some areas of Scotland more usually lsquoneep lanternsrsquo (turnip lanterns) are made by scooping out the insides and cutting through the skin to create eyes nose and mouth A candle is then placed inside to make the lantern These lanterns are also supposed to ward off evil spirits Nowadays thanks to the influence of American culture pumpkins are as common as turnips for lanterns Many traditions Burns mentions in his poem lsquoHalloweenrsquo still persist in Scotland to this day From the second verse Some merry friendly country-folks Together did convene To burn thrir nits anrsquo pou their stocks Anrsquo haud their Hallowersquoen Fursquo blythe that nighthellip As mentioned in the lines above a common Halloween tradition was for an engaged couple to each put a nut on the fire If the nuts burned quietly then the marriage would be happy however if the nuts spat and hissed then the marriage would be stormy Similarly if a girl put two nuts on the fire one for her lover and one for herself and the nuts spat and hissed then this was a bad omen for their future together The plants mentioned in the poem above were the stalks of the kale plant or lsquocastocksrsquo The stalks were pulled out of the ground after dark with onersquos eyes shut The idea was that the length and straightness of the stalk would indicate a future partnerrsquos height and figure Any soil on the stock would indicate wealth Until recently lsquotrick or treatrsquo was unknown in Scotland Instead children dressed up and pretended to be evil spirits and went lsquoguisingrsquo (or lsquogaloshinrsquo) The custom traces back to a time when it was thought that by disguising children in this way they would blend in with the spirits that were aboard that night Children arriving at a house so lsquodisguisedrsquo would receive an offering to ward off evil Today it is expected that the children as well as dressing up also perform a party trickmdasha song or a dance or recite a poem for examplemdashbefore they are offered a treat which could be fruit nuts or more commonly nowadays money or sweets The Witchcraft Act of 1735 contained a clause preventing the consumption of pork and pastry comestibles on Halloween The act was however repealed in the 1950rsquos so it is now legal to also offer pork pies or sausage rolls to children as treats lsquoDookinrsquo for apples is a Halloween party game which involves taking an apple floating in a basin of water without using your hands either by spearing it with a fork held in your teeth or by biting it This is another Halloween tradition with its roots in pagan times The origin of bobbing for apples stems back to the ancient Celts who held apples as sacred In fact you could say that the modern-day Halloween traditions of pumpkin lanterns bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating have their origins in the ancient Celtic traditions The Samhuinn Festival in Edinburgh is an annual event marking the Celtic New Year Presented by Beltane Society the event features a spectacular procession of fire music dancing theatre and fireworks and takes place along Edinburghrsquos famous Royal Mile
22
MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
CRIGHTONS CYCLES
bull New amp Used Cycle Sales
bull Repairs
bull Servicing
bull Parts amp Accessories
Extensive range of bikesmdashfrom trikes and scooters to Electric Bikes
87 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DT
Tel 01250 874447 wwwcrightonscyclescouk
Luxury Self Catering Holiday Cottages
Auchteralyth Alyth PH11 8JT
t 01575 530474
wwwauchteralythsteadingscouk
Dogs amp Cats and their well behaved owners are welcome
Could you feel better
Re-balance your mental physical and emotional wellbeing with Homeopathy
- - - - -
Bio-energy - Silent Counselling
07770 985736
angelahomeopathyperthshirecouk
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WRVS Books on Wheels
Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
Alyth Library
(for FREE internet access amp advice on tracing your ancestors)
Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY
PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
date 4 6500 Burial records and
headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
ADMISSION FREE
If you know of any services in the town that should be advertised in the Voice please contact the Voice at copyalythvoicecouk If you see anything wrong or out of date in the Voice again please contact us at copyalythvoicecouk Your help is appreciated in ensuring we provide the best town information possible
NOTICES
THE LITTLE GLENNERS PARENT
AND TODDLER GROUP
Every Friday (Term Time) 10am ndash 12pm
Isla Primary School- Community Hall
All Welcome
Find us on Facebook
If you are a local Group
wersquoll print your
information here For Free
HOME HELP WANTED
Home help required for an elderly gentleman in Alyth
Once a week initially but some
flexibility helpful
Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
24
Grangemount Cattery Aberbothrie Alyth
SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS
Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore
PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM THE OWNERS
DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY
Tel 01828 632284
Simon Bogle
LAPTOP amp PC REPAIR SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Broadband Setup New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 600pm Monday to Sunday Covering the Perthshire amp Angus areas of Scotland
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth
Call for appointment
Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on
01828 633 433
Specialised Dementia Care
in a Domestic Setting
DAY CARE
RESPITE CARE
RESIDENTIAL CARE
All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu
Trained Staff to promote independence and choice
wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
M 07961 879239
wwwresoluteitcouk
E inforesoluteitcouk
Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing
your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC
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We Offer Home amp Office Visits
(Discount Available for Senior Citizens)
Resolute IT provide a wide range of computer services including Repairs amp Upgrades Virus amp Spyware Removal
Network Solutions amp Broadband Support
Technical Support Services
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
Be in The Alyth Voice
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND
COLLECTION SERVICE
Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably
to anywhere in the UK Over-night and same day service
available We are a fully insured family-run
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albalogisticsbtinternetcom
PAPER TRAIL Do you have stories you
would like to share Paper Trail can help you to
record the chapters that matter most through a
bespoke service of interviews and printed copy
Contact lizpapertrail-inkuk
Gift vouchers available
SINGING PIANO
THEORY TUITION
Mrs Valerie Smith (DipMusEd LTCL)
01828 633977
25
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
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WEE MACHINES (ALYTH)
Victoria Garage
Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
RooferSlater Slate Repairs Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
01828 633053 07761857994
DENNIS MELLOY
Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS and CARDS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp notelets will go to Wisecraft the
mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs Only two needed pound1 each
Phone Listed Number
TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk
C Max
Garden Services Alyth
All aspects undertaken
22 years experience
Grass cutting strimming edge trimming amp
renovation leaf clearing hedge cutting amp
removal topiary weed control chemical
spraying rotovating tree amp shrub planting
tree amp plant pruning and shaping border
maintenance wood fencing amp repairs (all
types) slabbing amp block paving
landscaping turfing amp grass seeding
driveways amp patio power washing
From a tidy up to a regular maintenance
programme to suit your needs
The only call youll ever need to make
for your garden and grounds
maintenance
Tel Day- 07834041298 eve- 01828 633341
wwwcmaxgardenservicescouk
KIRRIEMUIR AERIAL SERVICES
All types of Aerial and satellite Supply Installation and repairs
undertaken Freeview Freesat Sky TV
mounting Multiroom TV points Tidy Job inside and out
guaranteed
For free estimates
Call John Soutar 01575 572875
bull employment law
bull commercial
bull property
bull wills amp executries
bull dispute resolution
bull power of attorney
bull legal advice for Tourism Industry
farah adams ndash solicitor amp notary public ldquoa refreshing approachrdquo
call t 01250 874 485 m 07719 855856 for a free consultation
e-mail farahadams-lawcouk wwwadams-lawcouk
2-6 Market Square Alyth
01828958040
Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
Serving breakfast light bites lunches and delicious cakes
Barista coffee Hot chocolates amp Teas as well as a selection of cold drinks
and milkshakes all available to sit in or take away
Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
SHEAR SUCCESS 12 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
Wednesday 10 - 5 apts available with Zoe
Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1
KEYCHANGE Audio File Transcription
Copy Typing
Research
Typing Services
adminkeychangesolutions
or
Call 07856745489
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ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
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A family run business dedicated to producing high quality produce for local people
Our ranges are frozen to ensure that the freshness and
goodness is locked into the meat
Leitfie Farms Beef Range
Chapelton Farm Pork Range
Bacon Steaks Roasting Joints Sausages and more
Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
wwwoldpiggerycom
The Old Piggery Ltd Leitfie Farms
Alyth PH11 8NZ
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ACCOUNTANCY WE OFFER
bull A full range of accountancy and taxation services for all
businesses and individuals
bull A friendly and flexible service tailored to suit your needs
bull Evening and weekend meetings to fit around you and your
business
bull Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
bull Free initial consultations to discuss what we can do for you
For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
E mail enquirieskwgaccountancycouk
KWG Accountancy Ltd Fionnadh St Ninians Road
Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
FRIENDLYbullPROFESSIONALbullAPPROACHABLE
J amp J HOWE 30 Reform St Blairgowrie
Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
REMOVALS and STORAGE Complete removal service
Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
AUCTIONS and VALUATIONS We now work with several other auction companys but
still provide
House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
VISIT OUR INTERIOR SHOP We sell and fit carpets cushionfloor blinds and curtains
For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
wwwjjhowecouk
Where your smile is important
REGULAR HOURS Mon - Tues 900am - 500pm Wednesday Late Night 900am - 700pm Thursday amp Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday By arrangement only
infoalythdentalcouk
General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
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ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
Serving our local community since 1985
Currently registering new NHS Private and
Highland Dental Plan patients
Same Day Emergency Appointments
(please phone by 930am)
bull Tooth whitening Cosmetic dentistry
bull Hygienists Braces Facial Rejuvenation
Looking after you and your family
01250 875 136
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wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk
VICTORIA STREET ALYTH 01828 633660
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Northlands Nursing Home
FAMILY OWNED - ldquoWE REALLY CARErdquo bull Highly qualified stable staff team bull 2 registered nurses on duty 24 hrs a day bull Home cooked choice of meals bull Secure gardens bull Some fully funded places available
Una Tennant (RGN Manager) on 01250 876790 for further information
or to arrange a visit
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ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
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URGENT NOTICE
Dear readers we are desperately needing volunteers to cover the following roles on the committee
DEPUTY COMPOSITOR-LAYOUT ARTIST
Drop us an informal email to
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or call 07854493805 for more details
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If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to
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19
Busy Weeks for 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps Nine cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron Air Training Corps spent three Wednesday evenings during August on the Young Fire-fighters Course run by the staff of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service at Blairgowrie Fire Station During the course the cadets were taught home fire safety how anti-social behaviour affects the Fire Service how breathing apparatus works how to run out hoses and extinguish fires and teamwork This all culminated in the cadets having to run out hoses from a tender and then extinguishing real fires on the training area On Wednesday 30 August at the end of the course the cadets presented a cheque to the instructors to be forwarded to the Fire Service Benevolent Fund as thanks for presenting and running the course along with boxes of sweets for the fire-fighters to take with them on callouts On Sunday 3 September the cadets attended Blairgowrie Highland Games where they helped with the car-parking as well as running a presentation tent telling the public all about the Squadronrsquos activities during the year as well as other activities that are available to members of the Air Training Corps During the opening parade for the Games a party of three cadets had the honour of raising the Games Standard the Scottish Flag and the Canadian National Flag welcoming Canadian visitors to the Games
Any boy or girl aged between 13 and 18 years of age who is interested in joining 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron is invited to
come and meet the cadets and staff any Monday or Wednesday evening between 1900 and 2100 hours at the Joint Cadet
Centre Union Street Blairgowrie
20
DONATE TO THE VOICE Your Alyth Voice as a FREE Newsletter written designed and delivered by local volunteers and depends heavily on precious advertisers and of course on donations from you and our friends across the world Therefore it would make sense to make donating as easy a process as possible This led the Committee to thinking about a secure process that anyone could access and it was decided that PayPal would be the safest and simplest online tool to allow readers the opportunity to donate from their home their phone etc PayPal also allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
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21
HALLOWEEN IN SCOTLAND By Ben Johnson (Historic UK Online)
Robert Burns famous Scottish poet wrote about myths legends and traditions associated with lsquoHalloweenrsquo written in 1785 Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural witches spirits and fire The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (summerrsquos end) The Celtic year was determined by the growing seasons and Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark cold winter The festival symbolised the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead It was believed by the Celts that on the night of 31st October ghosts of the dead would walk again amongst them and large bonfires were lit in each village in order to ward off any evil spirits All house fires were put out and new fires lit from these great bonfires Whilst bonfires to scare away the undead are still lit in some areas of Scotland more usually lsquoneep lanternsrsquo (turnip lanterns) are made by scooping out the insides and cutting through the skin to create eyes nose and mouth A candle is then placed inside to make the lantern These lanterns are also supposed to ward off evil spirits Nowadays thanks to the influence of American culture pumpkins are as common as turnips for lanterns Many traditions Burns mentions in his poem lsquoHalloweenrsquo still persist in Scotland to this day From the second verse Some merry friendly country-folks Together did convene To burn thrir nits anrsquo pou their stocks Anrsquo haud their Hallowersquoen Fursquo blythe that nighthellip As mentioned in the lines above a common Halloween tradition was for an engaged couple to each put a nut on the fire If the nuts burned quietly then the marriage would be happy however if the nuts spat and hissed then the marriage would be stormy Similarly if a girl put two nuts on the fire one for her lover and one for herself and the nuts spat and hissed then this was a bad omen for their future together The plants mentioned in the poem above were the stalks of the kale plant or lsquocastocksrsquo The stalks were pulled out of the ground after dark with onersquos eyes shut The idea was that the length and straightness of the stalk would indicate a future partnerrsquos height and figure Any soil on the stock would indicate wealth Until recently lsquotrick or treatrsquo was unknown in Scotland Instead children dressed up and pretended to be evil spirits and went lsquoguisingrsquo (or lsquogaloshinrsquo) The custom traces back to a time when it was thought that by disguising children in this way they would blend in with the spirits that were aboard that night Children arriving at a house so lsquodisguisedrsquo would receive an offering to ward off evil Today it is expected that the children as well as dressing up also perform a party trickmdasha song or a dance or recite a poem for examplemdashbefore they are offered a treat which could be fruit nuts or more commonly nowadays money or sweets The Witchcraft Act of 1735 contained a clause preventing the consumption of pork and pastry comestibles on Halloween The act was however repealed in the 1950rsquos so it is now legal to also offer pork pies or sausage rolls to children as treats lsquoDookinrsquo for apples is a Halloween party game which involves taking an apple floating in a basin of water without using your hands either by spearing it with a fork held in your teeth or by biting it This is another Halloween tradition with its roots in pagan times The origin of bobbing for apples stems back to the ancient Celts who held apples as sacred In fact you could say that the modern-day Halloween traditions of pumpkin lanterns bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating have their origins in the ancient Celtic traditions The Samhuinn Festival in Edinburgh is an annual event marking the Celtic New Year Presented by Beltane Society the event features a spectacular procession of fire music dancing theatre and fireworks and takes place along Edinburghrsquos famous Royal Mile
22
MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
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Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
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(for FREE internet access amp advice on tracing your ancestors)
Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
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PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
date 4 6500 Burial records and
headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
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If you know of any services in the town that should be advertised in the Voice please contact the Voice at copyalythvoicecouk If you see anything wrong or out of date in the Voice again please contact us at copyalythvoicecouk Your help is appreciated in ensuring we provide the best town information possible
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AND TODDLER GROUP
Every Friday (Term Time) 10am ndash 12pm
Isla Primary School- Community Hall
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Once a week initially but some
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Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
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Mrs Valerie Smith (DipMusEd LTCL)
01828 633977
25
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
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Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
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07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
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01828 633053 07761857994
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Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
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at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp notelets will go to Wisecraft the
mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
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ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
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still provide
House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
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For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
wwwjjhowecouk
Where your smile is important
REGULAR HOURS Mon - Tues 900am - 500pm Wednesday Late Night 900am - 700pm Thursday amp Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday By arrangement only
infoalythdentalcouk
General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
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ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
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wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk
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ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
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NOTE Views expressed (incl Ads) in the Alyth Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor can they accept any responsibility for accuracy and spelling of any article
Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included It would be a great help and much appreciated if articles submitted could be in a separate document and in font
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URGENT NOTICE
Dear readers we are desperately needing volunteers to cover the following roles on the committee
DEPUTY COMPOSITOR-LAYOUT ARTIST
Drop us an informal email to
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or call 07854493805 for more details
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DONATE TO THE VOICE Your Alyth Voice as a FREE Newsletter written designed and delivered by local volunteers and depends heavily on precious advertisers and of course on donations from you and our friends across the world Therefore it would make sense to make donating as easy a process as possible This led the Committee to thinking about a secure process that anyone could access and it was decided that PayPal would be the safest and simplest online tool to allow readers the opportunity to donate from their home their phone etc PayPal also allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
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21
HALLOWEEN IN SCOTLAND By Ben Johnson (Historic UK Online)
Robert Burns famous Scottish poet wrote about myths legends and traditions associated with lsquoHalloweenrsquo written in 1785 Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural witches spirits and fire The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (summerrsquos end) The Celtic year was determined by the growing seasons and Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark cold winter The festival symbolised the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead It was believed by the Celts that on the night of 31st October ghosts of the dead would walk again amongst them and large bonfires were lit in each village in order to ward off any evil spirits All house fires were put out and new fires lit from these great bonfires Whilst bonfires to scare away the undead are still lit in some areas of Scotland more usually lsquoneep lanternsrsquo (turnip lanterns) are made by scooping out the insides and cutting through the skin to create eyes nose and mouth A candle is then placed inside to make the lantern These lanterns are also supposed to ward off evil spirits Nowadays thanks to the influence of American culture pumpkins are as common as turnips for lanterns Many traditions Burns mentions in his poem lsquoHalloweenrsquo still persist in Scotland to this day From the second verse Some merry friendly country-folks Together did convene To burn thrir nits anrsquo pou their stocks Anrsquo haud their Hallowersquoen Fursquo blythe that nighthellip As mentioned in the lines above a common Halloween tradition was for an engaged couple to each put a nut on the fire If the nuts burned quietly then the marriage would be happy however if the nuts spat and hissed then the marriage would be stormy Similarly if a girl put two nuts on the fire one for her lover and one for herself and the nuts spat and hissed then this was a bad omen for their future together The plants mentioned in the poem above were the stalks of the kale plant or lsquocastocksrsquo The stalks were pulled out of the ground after dark with onersquos eyes shut The idea was that the length and straightness of the stalk would indicate a future partnerrsquos height and figure Any soil on the stock would indicate wealth Until recently lsquotrick or treatrsquo was unknown in Scotland Instead children dressed up and pretended to be evil spirits and went lsquoguisingrsquo (or lsquogaloshinrsquo) The custom traces back to a time when it was thought that by disguising children in this way they would blend in with the spirits that were aboard that night Children arriving at a house so lsquodisguisedrsquo would receive an offering to ward off evil Today it is expected that the children as well as dressing up also perform a party trickmdasha song or a dance or recite a poem for examplemdashbefore they are offered a treat which could be fruit nuts or more commonly nowadays money or sweets The Witchcraft Act of 1735 contained a clause preventing the consumption of pork and pastry comestibles on Halloween The act was however repealed in the 1950rsquos so it is now legal to also offer pork pies or sausage rolls to children as treats lsquoDookinrsquo for apples is a Halloween party game which involves taking an apple floating in a basin of water without using your hands either by spearing it with a fork held in your teeth or by biting it This is another Halloween tradition with its roots in pagan times The origin of bobbing for apples stems back to the ancient Celts who held apples as sacred In fact you could say that the modern-day Halloween traditions of pumpkin lanterns bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating have their origins in the ancient Celtic traditions The Samhuinn Festival in Edinburgh is an annual event marking the Celtic New Year Presented by Beltane Society the event features a spectacular procession of fire music dancing theatre and fireworks and takes place along Edinburghrsquos famous Royal Mile
22
MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
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87 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DT
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wwwauchteralythsteadingscouk
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WRVS Books on Wheels
Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
Alyth Library
(for FREE internet access amp advice on tracing your ancestors)
Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY
PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
date 4 6500 Burial records and
headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
ADMISSION FREE
If you know of any services in the town that should be advertised in the Voice please contact the Voice at copyalythvoicecouk If you see anything wrong or out of date in the Voice again please contact us at copyalythvoicecouk Your help is appreciated in ensuring we provide the best town information possible
NOTICES
THE LITTLE GLENNERS PARENT
AND TODDLER GROUP
Every Friday (Term Time) 10am ndash 12pm
Isla Primary School- Community Hall
All Welcome
Find us on Facebook
If you are a local Group
wersquoll print your
information here For Free
HOME HELP WANTED
Home help required for an elderly gentleman in Alyth
Once a week initially but some
flexibility helpful
Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
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Grangemount Cattery Aberbothrie Alyth
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wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 600pm Monday to Sunday Covering the Perthshire amp Angus areas of Scotland
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Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth
Call for appointment
Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on
01828 633 433
Specialised Dementia Care
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Trained Staff to promote independence and choice
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Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
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Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
M 07961 879239
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E inforesoluteitcouk
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01828 632771 or 01250 875216
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SINGING PIANO
THEORY TUITION
Mrs Valerie Smith (DipMusEd LTCL)
01828 633977
25
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
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Victoria Garage
Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
RooferSlater Slate Repairs Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
01828 633053 07761857994
DENNIS MELLOY
Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS and CARDS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp notelets will go to Wisecraft the
mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
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Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs Only two needed pound1 each
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All aspects undertaken
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maintenance
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01828958040
Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
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Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
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01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
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ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
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Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
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ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
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32
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
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21
HALLOWEEN IN SCOTLAND By Ben Johnson (Historic UK Online)
Robert Burns famous Scottish poet wrote about myths legends and traditions associated with lsquoHalloweenrsquo written in 1785 Halloween in Scotland is all about the supernatural witches spirits and fire The origins of Halloween can be traced back to the ancient Celtic festival of Samhain (summerrsquos end) The Celtic year was determined by the growing seasons and Samhain marked the end of summer and the harvest and the beginning of the dark cold winter The festival symbolised the boundary between the world of the living and the world of the dead It was believed by the Celts that on the night of 31st October ghosts of the dead would walk again amongst them and large bonfires were lit in each village in order to ward off any evil spirits All house fires were put out and new fires lit from these great bonfires Whilst bonfires to scare away the undead are still lit in some areas of Scotland more usually lsquoneep lanternsrsquo (turnip lanterns) are made by scooping out the insides and cutting through the skin to create eyes nose and mouth A candle is then placed inside to make the lantern These lanterns are also supposed to ward off evil spirits Nowadays thanks to the influence of American culture pumpkins are as common as turnips for lanterns Many traditions Burns mentions in his poem lsquoHalloweenrsquo still persist in Scotland to this day From the second verse Some merry friendly country-folks Together did convene To burn thrir nits anrsquo pou their stocks Anrsquo haud their Hallowersquoen Fursquo blythe that nighthellip As mentioned in the lines above a common Halloween tradition was for an engaged couple to each put a nut on the fire If the nuts burned quietly then the marriage would be happy however if the nuts spat and hissed then the marriage would be stormy Similarly if a girl put two nuts on the fire one for her lover and one for herself and the nuts spat and hissed then this was a bad omen for their future together The plants mentioned in the poem above were the stalks of the kale plant or lsquocastocksrsquo The stalks were pulled out of the ground after dark with onersquos eyes shut The idea was that the length and straightness of the stalk would indicate a future partnerrsquos height and figure Any soil on the stock would indicate wealth Until recently lsquotrick or treatrsquo was unknown in Scotland Instead children dressed up and pretended to be evil spirits and went lsquoguisingrsquo (or lsquogaloshinrsquo) The custom traces back to a time when it was thought that by disguising children in this way they would blend in with the spirits that were aboard that night Children arriving at a house so lsquodisguisedrsquo would receive an offering to ward off evil Today it is expected that the children as well as dressing up also perform a party trickmdasha song or a dance or recite a poem for examplemdashbefore they are offered a treat which could be fruit nuts or more commonly nowadays money or sweets The Witchcraft Act of 1735 contained a clause preventing the consumption of pork and pastry comestibles on Halloween The act was however repealed in the 1950rsquos so it is now legal to also offer pork pies or sausage rolls to children as treats lsquoDookinrsquo for apples is a Halloween party game which involves taking an apple floating in a basin of water without using your hands either by spearing it with a fork held in your teeth or by biting it This is another Halloween tradition with its roots in pagan times The origin of bobbing for apples stems back to the ancient Celts who held apples as sacred In fact you could say that the modern-day Halloween traditions of pumpkin lanterns bobbing for apples and trick-or-treating have their origins in the ancient Celtic traditions The Samhuinn Festival in Edinburgh is an annual event marking the Celtic New Year Presented by Beltane Society the event features a spectacular procession of fire music dancing theatre and fireworks and takes place along Edinburghrsquos famous Royal Mile
22
MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
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Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
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Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
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Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
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PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
date 4 6500 Burial records and
headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
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record the chapters that matter most through a
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Contact lizpapertrail-inkuk
Gift vouchers available
SINGING PIANO
THEORY TUITION
Mrs Valerie Smith (DipMusEd LTCL)
01828 633977
25
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
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Victoria Garage
Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
RooferSlater Slate Repairs Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
01828 633053 07761857994
DENNIS MELLOY
Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS and CARDS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp notelets will go to Wisecraft the
mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs Only two needed pound1 each
Phone Listed Number
TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk
C Max
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All aspects undertaken
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maintenance wood fencing amp repairs (all
types) slabbing amp block paving
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driveways amp patio power washing
From a tidy up to a regular maintenance
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The only call youll ever need to make
for your garden and grounds
maintenance
Tel Day- 07834041298 eve- 01828 633341
wwwcmaxgardenservicescouk
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All types of Aerial and satellite Supply Installation and repairs
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mounting Multiroom TV points Tidy Job inside and out
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For free estimates
Call John Soutar 01575 572875
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bull commercial
bull property
bull wills amp executries
bull dispute resolution
bull power of attorney
bull legal advice for Tourism Industry
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call t 01250 874 485 m 07719 855856 for a free consultation
e-mail farahadams-lawcouk wwwadams-lawcouk
2-6 Market Square Alyth
01828958040
Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
Serving breakfast light bites lunches and delicious cakes
Barista coffee Hot chocolates amp Teas as well as a selection of cold drinks
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Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
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01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
Wednesday 10 - 5 apts available with Zoe
Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1
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or
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ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
28
A family run business dedicated to producing high quality produce for local people
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Leitfie Farms Beef Range
Chapelton Farm Pork Range
Bacon Steaks Roasting Joints Sausages and more
Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
wwwoldpiggerycom
The Old Piggery Ltd Leitfie Farms
Alyth PH11 8NZ
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bull Evening and weekend meetings to fit around you and your
business
bull Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
bull Free initial consultations to discuss what we can do for you
For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
E mail enquirieskwgaccountancycouk
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Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
FRIENDLYbullPROFESSIONALbullAPPROACHABLE
J amp J HOWE 30 Reform St Blairgowrie
Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
REMOVALS and STORAGE Complete removal service
Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
AUCTIONS and VALUATIONS We now work with several other auction companys but
still provide
House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
VISIT OUR INTERIOR SHOP We sell and fit carpets cushionfloor blinds and curtains
For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
wwwjjhowecouk
Where your smile is important
REGULAR HOURS Mon - Tues 900am - 500pm Wednesday Late Night 900am - 700pm Thursday amp Friday 900am - 500pm
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infoalythdentalcouk
General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
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ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
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Currently registering new NHS Private and
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Same Day Emergency Appointments
(please phone by 930am)
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wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk
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Una Tennant (RGN Manager) on 01250 876790 for further information
or to arrange a visit
32
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
ADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice
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Editor Kevin Coe - editoralythvoicecouk
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URGENT NOTICE
Dear readers we are desperately needing volunteers to cover the following roles on the committee
DEPUTY COMPOSITOR-LAYOUT ARTIST
Drop us an informal email to
copyalythvoicecouk
or call 07854493805 for more details
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MURDO FRASER MSP MID SCOTLAND amp FIFE
For help and advice ~ Look for details of regular surgeries in the local press To arrange a meeting you can contact Murdo on 01738 553990 or write to him at
The Scottish Parliament Edinburgh EH99 1SP or e-mail him at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
CRIGHTONS CYCLES
bull New amp Used Cycle Sales
bull Repairs
bull Servicing
bull Parts amp Accessories
Extensive range of bikesmdashfrom trikes and scooters to Electric Bikes
87 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DT
Tel 01250 874447 wwwcrightonscyclescouk
Luxury Self Catering Holiday Cottages
Auchteralyth Alyth PH11 8JT
t 01575 530474
wwwauchteralythsteadingscouk
Dogs amp Cats and their well behaved owners are welcome
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- - - - -
Bio-energy - Silent Counselling
07770 985736
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23
WRVS Books on Wheels
Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
Alyth Library
(for FREE internet access amp advice on tracing your ancestors)
Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY
PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
date 4 6500 Burial records and
headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
ADMISSION FREE
If you know of any services in the town that should be advertised in the Voice please contact the Voice at copyalythvoicecouk If you see anything wrong or out of date in the Voice again please contact us at copyalythvoicecouk Your help is appreciated in ensuring we provide the best town information possible
NOTICES
THE LITTLE GLENNERS PARENT
AND TODDLER GROUP
Every Friday (Term Time) 10am ndash 12pm
Isla Primary School- Community Hall
All Welcome
Find us on Facebook
If you are a local Group
wersquoll print your
information here For Free
HOME HELP WANTED
Home help required for an elderly gentleman in Alyth
Once a week initially but some
flexibility helpful
Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
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Grangemount Cattery Aberbothrie Alyth
SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS
Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore
PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM THE OWNERS
DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY
Tel 01828 632284
Simon Bogle
LAPTOP amp PC REPAIR SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Broadband Setup New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 600pm Monday to Sunday Covering the Perthshire amp Angus areas of Scotland
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth
Call for appointment
Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on
01828 633 433
Specialised Dementia Care
in a Domestic Setting
DAY CARE
RESPITE CARE
RESIDENTIAL CARE
All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu
Trained Staff to promote independence and choice
wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
M 07961 879239
wwwresoluteitcouk
E inforesoluteitcouk
Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing
your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC
Tired of Call Centres going back to the store
We Offer Home amp Office Visits
(Discount Available for Senior Citizens)
Resolute IT provide a wide range of computer services including Repairs amp Upgrades Virus amp Spyware Removal
Network Solutions amp Broadband Support
Technical Support Services
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
Be in The Alyth Voice
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND
COLLECTION SERVICE
Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably
to anywhere in the UK Over-night and same day service
available We are a fully insured family-run
local enterprise M 07724430770Tel 01821 640606
albalogisticsbtinternetcom
PAPER TRAIL Do you have stories you
would like to share Paper Trail can help you to
record the chapters that matter most through a
bespoke service of interviews and printed copy
Contact lizpapertrail-inkuk
Gift vouchers available
SINGING PIANO
THEORY TUITION
Mrs Valerie Smith (DipMusEd LTCL)
01828 633977
25
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
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WEE MACHINES (ALYTH)
Victoria Garage
Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
RooferSlater Slate Repairs Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
01828 633053 07761857994
DENNIS MELLOY
Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS and CARDS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp notelets will go to Wisecraft the
mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs Only two needed pound1 each
Phone Listed Number
TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk
C Max
Garden Services Alyth
All aspects undertaken
22 years experience
Grass cutting strimming edge trimming amp
renovation leaf clearing hedge cutting amp
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spraying rotovating tree amp shrub planting
tree amp plant pruning and shaping border
maintenance wood fencing amp repairs (all
types) slabbing amp block paving
landscaping turfing amp grass seeding
driveways amp patio power washing
From a tidy up to a regular maintenance
programme to suit your needs
The only call youll ever need to make
for your garden and grounds
maintenance
Tel Day- 07834041298 eve- 01828 633341
wwwcmaxgardenservicescouk
KIRRIEMUIR AERIAL SERVICES
All types of Aerial and satellite Supply Installation and repairs
undertaken Freeview Freesat Sky TV
mounting Multiroom TV points Tidy Job inside and out
guaranteed
For free estimates
Call John Soutar 01575 572875
bull employment law
bull commercial
bull property
bull wills amp executries
bull dispute resolution
bull power of attorney
bull legal advice for Tourism Industry
farah adams ndash solicitor amp notary public ldquoa refreshing approachrdquo
call t 01250 874 485 m 07719 855856 for a free consultation
e-mail farahadams-lawcouk wwwadams-lawcouk
2-6 Market Square Alyth
01828958040
Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
Serving breakfast light bites lunches and delicious cakes
Barista coffee Hot chocolates amp Teas as well as a selection of cold drinks
and milkshakes all available to sit in or take away
Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
SHEAR SUCCESS 12 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
Wednesday 10 - 5 apts available with Zoe
Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1
KEYCHANGE Audio File Transcription
Copy Typing
Research
Typing Services
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or
Call 07856745489
27
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
28
A family run business dedicated to producing high quality produce for local people
Our ranges are frozen to ensure that the freshness and
goodness is locked into the meat
Leitfie Farms Beef Range
Chapelton Farm Pork Range
Bacon Steaks Roasting Joints Sausages and more
Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
wwwoldpiggerycom
The Old Piggery Ltd Leitfie Farms
Alyth PH11 8NZ
29
TRY THE NEW REFRESHING APPROACH TO
ACCOUNTANCY WE OFFER
bull A full range of accountancy and taxation services for all
businesses and individuals
bull A friendly and flexible service tailored to suit your needs
bull Evening and weekend meetings to fit around you and your
business
bull Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
bull Free initial consultations to discuss what we can do for you
For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
E mail enquirieskwgaccountancycouk
KWG Accountancy Ltd Fionnadh St Ninians Road
Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
FRIENDLYbullPROFESSIONALbullAPPROACHABLE
J amp J HOWE 30 Reform St Blairgowrie
Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
REMOVALS and STORAGE Complete removal service
Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
AUCTIONS and VALUATIONS We now work with several other auction companys but
still provide
House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
VISIT OUR INTERIOR SHOP We sell and fit carpets cushionfloor blinds and curtains
For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
wwwjjhowecouk
Where your smile is important
REGULAR HOURS Mon - Tues 900am - 500pm Wednesday Late Night 900am - 700pm Thursday amp Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday By arrangement only
infoalythdentalcouk
General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
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ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
Serving our local community since 1985
Currently registering new NHS Private and
Highland Dental Plan patients
Same Day Emergency Appointments
(please phone by 930am)
bull Tooth whitening Cosmetic dentistry
bull Hygienists Braces Facial Rejuvenation
Looking after you and your family
01250 875 136
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wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk
VICTORIA STREET ALYTH 01828 633660
WWWSCAUTOSERVICESORGUK
Now an authorised Terraclean technician contact today to find out what it can do for you prices start from pound79
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Northlands Nursing Home
FAMILY OWNED - ldquoWE REALLY CARErdquo bull Highly qualified stable staff team bull 2 registered nurses on duty 24 hrs a day bull Home cooked choice of meals bull Secure gardens bull Some fully funded places available
Una Tennant (RGN Manager) on 01250 876790 for further information
or to arrange a visit
32
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
ADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice
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In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articles for publication are submitted before the 19th day of each month
NOTE Views expressed (incl Ads) in the Alyth Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor can they accept any responsibility for accuracy and spelling of any article
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ALYTH VOICE TEAM 01828 632 992
Editor Kevin Coe - editoralythvoicecouk
Compositors Lynne McGowan - copyalythvoicecouk
Deputy VACANCY Daniel Channon
Advertising - advertisingalythvoicecouk
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Delivery Team Our Voiceteers who deliver to your home
Treasurer Jan George - accountsalythvoicecouk
Webmaster Lynne McGowan - webalythvoicecouk
Social Media Pamela Luscombe - socialmediaalythvoicecouk
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Voice ReporterJournalist Kevin Coe - reporteralythvoicecouk
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Paul Ramsay - paulalythvoicecouk
Fund Raising Sub Committee Sheila Fisher
Voice Committee Member Vacancy-
THE VOICE WILL ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS
URGENT NOTICE
Dear readers we are desperately needing volunteers to cover the following roles on the committee
DEPUTY COMPOSITOR-LAYOUT ARTIST
Drop us an informal email to
copyalythvoicecouk
or call 07854493805 for more details
THANK YOU
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23
WRVS Books on Wheels
Canrsquot get to the library We deliver books to your door
Books ndash in normal or large print Audio Books ndash cassette player req Music CDs and Videos
Telephone 01250 872 905 for details
Alyth Library
Calling all Alyth Voluntary Groups and Clubs
Promote your organisation in Alyth Library
Display space is available in the library windows
Call in at the Library for more information
Or call 01828 632731
Alyth Library
(for FREE internet access amp advice on tracing your ancestors)
Mon Tues Wed Sun- Closed Thursday 1230pmmdash430pm amp 5pmmdash8pm Friday 9ammdash1pm amp 2pmmdash5pm Saturday 930ammdash1230pm
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE RECYCLING
Thank you to the many local people who have handed in ink cartridges mobile phones etc for recycling The charity which provided the collection facility and contributed to NSPCC no longer operates that service We have sourced a new collector for ink cartridges although not as yet for other items Please continue to bring your ink cartridges only down to the Health Centre until further notice Thank you
ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY
PROJECT
in Alyth Parish Church
OPEN SUNDAYS
2pm - 4pm
From Easter Sunday To Remembrance Sunday
1 1850s to date there are now over 6500 photographs of local people schools businesses events views weddings etc
2 Parish records from 1623mdash1854 3 Baptism records from 1900s to
date 4 6500 Burial records and
headstone photographs for Alythrsquos 3 cemeteries
5 Publications amp memorabilia over 150yrs
ADMISSION FREE
If you know of any services in the town that should be advertised in the Voice please contact the Voice at copyalythvoicecouk If you see anything wrong or out of date in the Voice again please contact us at copyalythvoicecouk Your help is appreciated in ensuring we provide the best town information possible
NOTICES
THE LITTLE GLENNERS PARENT
AND TODDLER GROUP
Every Friday (Term Time) 10am ndash 12pm
Isla Primary School- Community Hall
All Welcome
Find us on Facebook
If you are a local Group
wersquoll print your
information here For Free
HOME HELP WANTED
Home help required for an elderly gentleman in Alyth
Once a week initially but some
flexibility helpful
Further details contact Catriona 07748183438
24
Grangemount Cattery Aberbothrie Alyth
SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS
Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore
PERSONAL ATTENTION FROM THE OWNERS
DENNIS amp LIBBY MELLOY
Tel 01828 632284
Simon Bogle
LAPTOP amp PC REPAIR SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Broadband Setup New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01575 560466 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 600pm Monday to Sunday Covering the Perthshire amp Angus areas of Scotland
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth
Call for appointment
Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on
01828 633 433
Specialised Dementia Care
in a Domestic Setting
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RESPITE CARE
RESIDENTIAL CARE
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Tel 01828 633501
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Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
M 07961 879239
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E inforesoluteitcouk
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would like to share Paper Trail can help you to
record the chapters that matter most through a
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Gift vouchers available
SINGING PIANO
THEORY TUITION
Mrs Valerie Smith (DipMusEd LTCL)
01828 633977
25
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
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Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
RooferSlater Slate Repairs Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
01828 633053 07761857994
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Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS and CARDS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp notelets will go to Wisecraft the
mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs Only two needed pound1 each
Phone Listed Number
TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk
C Max
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All aspects undertaken
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types) slabbing amp block paving
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From a tidy up to a regular maintenance
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maintenance
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For free estimates
Call John Soutar 01575 572875
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bull commercial
bull property
bull wills amp executries
bull dispute resolution
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2-6 Market Square Alyth
01828958040
Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
Serving breakfast light bites lunches and delicious cakes
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Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
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01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
Wednesday 10 - 5 apts available with Zoe
Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1
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or
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ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
28
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Leitfie Farms Beef Range
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Bacon Steaks Roasting Joints Sausages and more
Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
wwwoldpiggerycom
The Old Piggery Ltd Leitfie Farms
Alyth PH11 8NZ
29
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bull Evening and weekend meetings to fit around you and your
business
bull Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
bull Free initial consultations to discuss what we can do for you
For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
E mail enquirieskwgaccountancycouk
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Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
FRIENDLYbullPROFESSIONALbullAPPROACHABLE
J amp J HOWE 30 Reform St Blairgowrie
Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
REMOVALS and STORAGE Complete removal service
Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
AUCTIONS and VALUATIONS We now work with several other auction companys but
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House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
VISIT OUR INTERIOR SHOP We sell and fit carpets cushionfloor blinds and curtains
For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
wwwjjhowecouk
Where your smile is important
REGULAR HOURS Mon - Tues 900am - 500pm Wednesday Late Night 900am - 700pm Thursday amp Friday 900am - 500pm
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General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
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ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
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32
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
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900am to 600pm Monday to Sunday Covering the Perthshire amp Angus areas of Scotland
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Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth
Call for appointment
Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries A 24 hour service is maintained on
01828 633 433
Specialised Dementia Care
in a Domestic Setting
DAY CARE
RESPITE CARE
RESIDENTIAL CARE
All bedrooms en-suite Beautiful Enclosed Gardens Home Cooking amp Baking with Choice of Menu
Trained Staff to promote independence and choice
wwwhopeparkhousecom Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome Based in - Meigle -
M 07961 879239
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E inforesoluteitcouk
Looking to buy a new computer Want advice on purchasing or developing
your Business IT Infrastructure Struggling with a slow laptop or PC
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Technical Support Services
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Be in The Alyth Voice
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01828 632771 or 01250 875216
ALBA LOGISTICS PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND
COLLECTION SERVICE
Come to us for a fast personal service We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably
to anywhere in the UK Over-night and same day service
available We are a fully insured family-run
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PAPER TRAIL Do you have stories you
would like to share Paper Trail can help you to
record the chapters that matter most through a
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Contact lizpapertrail-inkuk
Gift vouchers available
SINGING PIANO
THEORY TUITION
Mrs Valerie Smith (DipMusEd LTCL)
01828 633977
25
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
26
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Victoria Garage
Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
RooferSlater Slate Repairs Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
01828 633053 07761857994
DENNIS MELLOY
Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS and CARDS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp notelets will go to Wisecraft the
mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs Only two needed pound1 each
Phone Listed Number
TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk
C Max
Garden Services Alyth
All aspects undertaken
22 years experience
Grass cutting strimming edge trimming amp
renovation leaf clearing hedge cutting amp
removal topiary weed control chemical
spraying rotovating tree amp shrub planting
tree amp plant pruning and shaping border
maintenance wood fencing amp repairs (all
types) slabbing amp block paving
landscaping turfing amp grass seeding
driveways amp patio power washing
From a tidy up to a regular maintenance
programme to suit your needs
The only call youll ever need to make
for your garden and grounds
maintenance
Tel Day- 07834041298 eve- 01828 633341
wwwcmaxgardenservicescouk
KIRRIEMUIR AERIAL SERVICES
All types of Aerial and satellite Supply Installation and repairs
undertaken Freeview Freesat Sky TV
mounting Multiroom TV points Tidy Job inside and out
guaranteed
For free estimates
Call John Soutar 01575 572875
bull employment law
bull commercial
bull property
bull wills amp executries
bull dispute resolution
bull power of attorney
bull legal advice for Tourism Industry
farah adams ndash solicitor amp notary public ldquoa refreshing approachrdquo
call t 01250 874 485 m 07719 855856 for a free consultation
e-mail farahadams-lawcouk wwwadams-lawcouk
2-6 Market Square Alyth
01828958040
Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
Serving breakfast light bites lunches and delicious cakes
Barista coffee Hot chocolates amp Teas as well as a selection of cold drinks
and milkshakes all available to sit in or take away
Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
SHEAR SUCCESS 12 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
Wednesday 10 - 5 apts available with Zoe
Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1
KEYCHANGE Audio File Transcription
Copy Typing
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Typing Services
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ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
28
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Our ranges are frozen to ensure that the freshness and
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Leitfie Farms Beef Range
Chapelton Farm Pork Range
Bacon Steaks Roasting Joints Sausages and more
Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
wwwoldpiggerycom
The Old Piggery Ltd Leitfie Farms
Alyth PH11 8NZ
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businesses and individuals
bull A friendly and flexible service tailored to suit your needs
bull Evening and weekend meetings to fit around you and your
business
bull Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
bull Free initial consultations to discuss what we can do for you
For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
E mail enquirieskwgaccountancycouk
KWG Accountancy Ltd Fionnadh St Ninians Road
Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
FRIENDLYbullPROFESSIONALbullAPPROACHABLE
J amp J HOWE 30 Reform St Blairgowrie
Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
REMOVALS and STORAGE Complete removal service
Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
AUCTIONS and VALUATIONS We now work with several other auction companys but
still provide
House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
VISIT OUR INTERIOR SHOP We sell and fit carpets cushionfloor blinds and curtains
For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
wwwjjhowecouk
Where your smile is important
REGULAR HOURS Mon - Tues 900am - 500pm Wednesday Late Night 900am - 700pm Thursday amp Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday By arrangement only
infoalythdentalcouk
General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
30
ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
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Highland Dental Plan patients
Same Day Emergency Appointments
(please phone by 930am)
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01250 875 136
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wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk
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Una Tennant (RGN Manager) on 01250 876790 for further information
or to arrange a visit
32
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
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25
Alyth in Bloom Quiz Night
Saturday 21
st October
700 for 730pm
Alyth Bowling Club
Tickets pound10 table of 4 Available from Karin Donaldson
(632479) and Alyth Bowling Club
Quizmaster George Annan
VICTORIAN DAY
1pmmdash330pm NOVEMBER 25th
Continuing the long tradition the Airlie Street Hall Committee invites any Charity or Charitable
Organisations from Alyth and District to have a stall with items for sale or raffle or simply to advertise their
activities in the Airlie Street Hall between
100pm and 330pm on Victorian Day on 25th November
Some of the Charities that have taken part in the past on this fun day are Perthshire Brass Band Alyth Scouts
Alyth Parish Church Alyth Christmas Lights Alyth Voice MS Therapy Centre
It is hoped that representatives of the charities will be in ldquoFancy Dressrdquo
If you wish to have a stall please contact Shona Milne on 01828 633219
There will be no charge for anyonegroup taking part We hope you will join us to keep this wonderful tradition
alive and well
Alyth Walkers
The August walk started in Backmuir wood Muirhead which
covers a large area and contains a diverse range of trees
From the top corner of the woodland the walk continued
along a Drovers trail which is reputed to have finished up in
Dundee after passing through Liff village
Heading west the group stopped for a break in Fowlis Green
before taking the quiet minor road and track to Piperdam for
lunch
The return route was along the Fowlis to Liff road and back
via the bottom end of Backmuir to the start point
26
WEE MACHINES (ALYTH)
Victoria Garage
Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
RooferSlater Slate Repairs Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
01828 633053 07761857994
DENNIS MELLOY
Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS and CARDS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp notelets will go to Wisecraft the
mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs Only two needed pound1 each
Phone Listed Number
TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk
C Max
Garden Services Alyth
All aspects undertaken
22 years experience
Grass cutting strimming edge trimming amp
renovation leaf clearing hedge cutting amp
removal topiary weed control chemical
spraying rotovating tree amp shrub planting
tree amp plant pruning and shaping border
maintenance wood fencing amp repairs (all
types) slabbing amp block paving
landscaping turfing amp grass seeding
driveways amp patio power washing
From a tidy up to a regular maintenance
programme to suit your needs
The only call youll ever need to make
for your garden and grounds
maintenance
Tel Day- 07834041298 eve- 01828 633341
wwwcmaxgardenservicescouk
KIRRIEMUIR AERIAL SERVICES
All types of Aerial and satellite Supply Installation and repairs
undertaken Freeview Freesat Sky TV
mounting Multiroom TV points Tidy Job inside and out
guaranteed
For free estimates
Call John Soutar 01575 572875
bull employment law
bull commercial
bull property
bull wills amp executries
bull dispute resolution
bull power of attorney
bull legal advice for Tourism Industry
farah adams ndash solicitor amp notary public ldquoa refreshing approachrdquo
call t 01250 874 485 m 07719 855856 for a free consultation
e-mail farahadams-lawcouk wwwadams-lawcouk
2-6 Market Square Alyth
01828958040
Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
Serving breakfast light bites lunches and delicious cakes
Barista coffee Hot chocolates amp Teas as well as a selection of cold drinks
and milkshakes all available to sit in or take away
Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
SHEAR SUCCESS 12 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
Wednesday 10 - 5 apts available with Zoe
Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1
KEYCHANGE Audio File Transcription
Copy Typing
Research
Typing Services
adminkeychangesolutions
or
Call 07856745489
27
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
28
A family run business dedicated to producing high quality produce for local people
Our ranges are frozen to ensure that the freshness and
goodness is locked into the meat
Leitfie Farms Beef Range
Chapelton Farm Pork Range
Bacon Steaks Roasting Joints Sausages and more
Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
wwwoldpiggerycom
The Old Piggery Ltd Leitfie Farms
Alyth PH11 8NZ
29
TRY THE NEW REFRESHING APPROACH TO
ACCOUNTANCY WE OFFER
bull A full range of accountancy and taxation services for all
businesses and individuals
bull A friendly and flexible service tailored to suit your needs
bull Evening and weekend meetings to fit around you and your
business
bull Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
bull Free initial consultations to discuss what we can do for you
For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
E mail enquirieskwgaccountancycouk
KWG Accountancy Ltd Fionnadh St Ninians Road
Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
FRIENDLYbullPROFESSIONALbullAPPROACHABLE
J amp J HOWE 30 Reform St Blairgowrie
Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
REMOVALS and STORAGE Complete removal service
Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
AUCTIONS and VALUATIONS We now work with several other auction companys but
still provide
House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
VISIT OUR INTERIOR SHOP We sell and fit carpets cushionfloor blinds and curtains
For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
wwwjjhowecouk
Where your smile is important
REGULAR HOURS Mon - Tues 900am - 500pm Wednesday Late Night 900am - 700pm Thursday amp Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday By arrangement only
infoalythdentalcouk
General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
30
ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
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Currently registering new NHS Private and
Highland Dental Plan patients
Same Day Emergency Appointments
(please phone by 930am)
bull Tooth whitening Cosmetic dentistry
bull Hygienists Braces Facial Rejuvenation
Looking after you and your family
01250 875 136
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wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk
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FAMILY OWNED - ldquoWE REALLY CARErdquo bull Highly qualified stable staff team bull 2 registered nurses on duty 24 hrs a day bull Home cooked choice of meals bull Secure gardens bull Some fully funded places available
Una Tennant (RGN Manager) on 01250 876790 for further information
or to arrange a visit
32
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
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26
WEE MACHINES (ALYTH)
Victoria Garage
Victoria Street
Alyth PH11 8AU
Garden Machinery
Small Plant
ATVrsquos and Utility vehicles
Repairs and servicing
Full workshop facilities
On site service available
Garden Machinery and
Power Products Stockist Telephone Jim on
07783 626321 or 01828 632777 E jimsweemachinesbtinternetcom
wwwweemachinescouk
Ronald Saunders
RooferSlater Slate Repairs Tile Repairs
Lead Undertaken Insurance Work
01828 633053 07761857994
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Your Local Councillor
For Surgeries in the comfort of your own home
Contact details Mobile 07786674776 Home 01828 632284
E mail dmelloypkcgovuk
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS and CARDS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp notelets will go to Wisecraft the
mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs Only two needed pound1 each
Phone Listed Number
TEL 01828 632434 wwwfrogpublicationscouk
C Max
Garden Services Alyth
All aspects undertaken
22 years experience
Grass cutting strimming edge trimming amp
renovation leaf clearing hedge cutting amp
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tree amp plant pruning and shaping border
maintenance wood fencing amp repairs (all
types) slabbing amp block paving
landscaping turfing amp grass seeding
driveways amp patio power washing
From a tidy up to a regular maintenance
programme to suit your needs
The only call youll ever need to make
for your garden and grounds
maintenance
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wwwcmaxgardenservicescouk
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All types of Aerial and satellite Supply Installation and repairs
undertaken Freeview Freesat Sky TV
mounting Multiroom TV points Tidy Job inside and out
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For free estimates
Call John Soutar 01575 572875
bull employment law
bull commercial
bull property
bull wills amp executries
bull dispute resolution
bull power of attorney
bull legal advice for Tourism Industry
farah adams ndash solicitor amp notary public ldquoa refreshing approachrdquo
call t 01250 874 485 m 07719 855856 for a free consultation
e-mail farahadams-lawcouk wwwadams-lawcouk
2-6 Market Square Alyth
01828958040
Open Monday to Saturday 730am - 400pm
Serving breakfast light bites lunches and delicious cakes
Barista coffee Hot chocolates amp Teas as well as a selection of cold drinks
and milkshakes all available to sit in or take away
Childrens menu highchairs and baby changing facilities
Free WiFi and Loyalty Cards
SHEAR SUCCESS 12 Airlie Street Alyth
01828 633234
Monday Closed Tuesday 10 - 3 and
Wednesday 10 - 5 apts available with Zoe
Thursday 9-5 Friday 9-5 Saturday 9-1
KEYCHANGE Audio File Transcription
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Typing Services
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or
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27
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
28
A family run business dedicated to producing high quality produce for local people
Our ranges are frozen to ensure that the freshness and
goodness is locked into the meat
Leitfie Farms Beef Range
Chapelton Farm Pork Range
Bacon Steaks Roasting Joints Sausages and more
Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
wwwoldpiggerycom
The Old Piggery Ltd Leitfie Farms
Alyth PH11 8NZ
29
TRY THE NEW REFRESHING APPROACH TO
ACCOUNTANCY WE OFFER
bull A full range of accountancy and taxation services for all
businesses and individuals
bull A friendly and flexible service tailored to suit your needs
bull Evening and weekend meetings to fit around you and your
business
bull Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
bull Free initial consultations to discuss what we can do for you
For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
E mail enquirieskwgaccountancycouk
KWG Accountancy Ltd Fionnadh St Ninians Road
Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
FRIENDLYbullPROFESSIONALbullAPPROACHABLE
J amp J HOWE 30 Reform St Blairgowrie
Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
REMOVALS and STORAGE Complete removal service
Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
AUCTIONS and VALUATIONS We now work with several other auction companys but
still provide
House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
VISIT OUR INTERIOR SHOP We sell and fit carpets cushionfloor blinds and curtains
For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
wwwjjhowecouk
Where your smile is important
REGULAR HOURS Mon - Tues 900am - 500pm Wednesday Late Night 900am - 700pm Thursday amp Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday By arrangement only
infoalythdentalcouk
General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
30
ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
Serving our local community since 1985
Currently registering new NHS Private and
Highland Dental Plan patients
Same Day Emergency Appointments
(please phone by 930am)
bull Tooth whitening Cosmetic dentistry
bull Hygienists Braces Facial Rejuvenation
Looking after you and your family
01250 875 136
receptionblairgowriedentalcarecouk
wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk
VICTORIA STREET ALYTH 01828 633660
WWWSCAUTOSERVICESORGUK
Now an authorised Terraclean technician contact today to find out what it can do for you prices start from pound79
Greatly improves fuel economy
Noticeably improved vehicle performance
Improves engine response Considerably lower emissions
Save on costly repairs by prolonging component life
with Terraclean carbon removal
Gives immediate drive-away results ndash book now to feel the difference instantly
Northlands Nursing Home
FAMILY OWNED - ldquoWE REALLY CARErdquo bull Highly qualified stable staff team bull 2 registered nurses on duty 24 hrs a day bull Home cooked choice of meals bull Secure gardens bull Some fully funded places available
Una Tennant (RGN Manager) on 01250 876790 for further information
or to arrange a visit
32
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
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Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included It would be a great help and much appreciated if articles submitted could be in a separate document and in font
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URGENT NOTICE
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27
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP In September we made our second trip to Bydgoszcz Perthrsquos twin city in Poland Lots of work went into making this happen and a huge amount of support and goodwill from the community gave us the financial backing we needed From our quiz night to our race night and all the donations from various people we were able to have a busy programme of activities with our new friends Thank you to every single person who supported us Highlights of the trip include a visit to the museum of soap and dirt () go karting () and a day out in the beautiful walled city of Torun The most satisfying aspect of the whole process though was watching the young people interact and make friends with the Polish youngsters who were our tour guides for the weekend The young people also met with the Deputy Mayor of Bydgoszcz and enjoyed a tour of the city chambers We tasted new food learned a few words of a different language and hopefully the young people will feel that they have benefitted from the trip in a number of different ways As one of our hosts Joanna said to them ldquotravel makes you a better person because you learn to understand and value difference you improve your communication skills and you build the confidence to be a more independent personrdquo Back home our clubs continue to be well attended and enjoyable lsquoThe Tribersquo for young people in P5 amp P6 have been cooking playing games and enjoying art They will be doing a few trips over the winter months and building positive relationships with our youth workers The Youth Club for S1 amp S2 have decided they are going on a trip abroad so have come up with a plan for lots of fundraising On that note our next event is a Coffee Morning on Saturday 11th November Wersquoll have lots of youngsters and their parents helping to make it a success so please come along and have some goodies with us Our bowling sessions with Alyth Bowling Club have been a roaring success and when we start again in April we will need to have 2 sessions a week to cope with the numbers The Hub Drop In is aimed at young people in S2 and above and we aim to provide an environment where youngsters can relax chat to workers plan trips and events get help with homework and applications and generally feel part of the community Over the course of the coming months we will be running various initiatives aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of our young people as well as thinking about how we repay the tremendous hospitality we received in Bydgoszcz We plan to host our Polish friends here in Alyth in June and show them round the braw toon
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP
28
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Leitfie Farms Beef Range
Chapelton Farm Pork Range
Bacon Steaks Roasting Joints Sausages and more
Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
wwwoldpiggerycom
The Old Piggery Ltd Leitfie Farms
Alyth PH11 8NZ
29
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bull Evening and weekend meetings to fit around you and your
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For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
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Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
FRIENDLYbullPROFESSIONALbullAPPROACHABLE
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Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
REMOVALS and STORAGE Complete removal service
Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
AUCTIONS and VALUATIONS We now work with several other auction companys but
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House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
VISIT OUR INTERIOR SHOP We sell and fit carpets cushionfloor blinds and curtains
For further details of all these services phone 01250
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REGULAR HOURS Mon - Tues 900am - 500pm Wednesday Late Night 900am - 700pm Thursday amp Friday 900am - 500pm
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General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
30
ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
Serving our local community since 1985
Currently registering new NHS Private and
Highland Dental Plan patients
Same Day Emergency Appointments
(please phone by 930am)
bull Tooth whitening Cosmetic dentistry
bull Hygienists Braces Facial Rejuvenation
Looking after you and your family
01250 875 136
receptionblairgowriedentalcarecouk
wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk
VICTORIA STREET ALYTH 01828 633660
WWWSCAUTOSERVICESORGUK
Now an authorised Terraclean technician contact today to find out what it can do for you prices start from pound79
Greatly improves fuel economy
Noticeably improved vehicle performance
Improves engine response Considerably lower emissions
Save on costly repairs by prolonging component life
with Terraclean carbon removal
Gives immediate drive-away results ndash book now to feel the difference instantly
Northlands Nursing Home
FAMILY OWNED - ldquoWE REALLY CARErdquo bull Highly qualified stable staff team bull 2 registered nurses on duty 24 hrs a day bull Home cooked choice of meals bull Secure gardens bull Some fully funded places available
Una Tennant (RGN Manager) on 01250 876790 for further information
or to arrange a visit
32
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
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-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
ADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice
In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that adverts for publication are submitted before the 14th day of each month We accept adverts in the following formats publisher jpg word It is the advertisers responsibility to inform the Voice of all changes before the deadline of the14th Changes andor adverts received after this date will not be included The Voice can no longer callvisit on advertisers Any time sensitive adverts that are published will be pulled if no further amendments are received Once your space is lost further adverts cannot be guaranteed We regret that space cannot be booked Email advertisingalythvoicecouk
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In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articles for publication are submitted before the 19th day of each month
NOTE Views expressed (incl Ads) in the Alyth Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor can they accept any responsibility for accuracy and spelling of any article
Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included It would be a great help and much appreciated if articles submitted could be in a separate document and in font
Arial Narrow 11pt with titles Arial 12pt and bold Please send pictures as separate attachments Email copyalythvoicecouk
ALYTH VOICE TEAM 01828 632 992
Editor Kevin Coe - editoralythvoicecouk
Compositors Lynne McGowan - copyalythvoicecouk
Deputy VACANCY Daniel Channon
Advertising - advertisingalythvoicecouk
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Delivery Team Our Voiceteers who deliver to your home
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Voice ReporterJournalist Kevin Coe - reporteralythvoicecouk
Voice Committee Member Derek Todd - derekalythvoicecouk
Mel McFadden - melalythvoicecouk
Paul Ramsay - paulalythvoicecouk
Fund Raising Sub Committee Sheila Fisher
Voice Committee Member Vacancy-
THE VOICE WILL ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS
URGENT NOTICE
Dear readers we are desperately needing volunteers to cover the following roles on the committee
DEPUTY COMPOSITOR-LAYOUT ARTIST
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or call 07854493805 for more details
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28
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goodness is locked into the meat
Leitfie Farms Beef Range
Chapelton Farm Pork Range
Bacon Steaks Roasting Joints Sausages and more
Free Weekly Local Delivery
Order online today
wwwoldpiggerycom
The Old Piggery Ltd Leitfie Farms
Alyth PH11 8NZ
29
TRY THE NEW REFRESHING APPROACH TO
ACCOUNTANCY WE OFFER
bull A full range of accountancy and taxation services for all
businesses and individuals
bull A friendly and flexible service tailored to suit your needs
bull Evening and weekend meetings to fit around you and your
business
bull Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
bull Free initial consultations to discuss what we can do for you
For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
E mail enquirieskwgaccountancycouk
KWG Accountancy Ltd Fionnadh St Ninians Road
Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
FRIENDLYbullPROFESSIONALbullAPPROACHABLE
J amp J HOWE 30 Reform St Blairgowrie
Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
REMOVALS and STORAGE Complete removal service
Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
AUCTIONS and VALUATIONS We now work with several other auction companys but
still provide
House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
VISIT OUR INTERIOR SHOP We sell and fit carpets cushionfloor blinds and curtains
For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
wwwjjhowecouk
Where your smile is important
REGULAR HOURS Mon - Tues 900am - 500pm Wednesday Late Night 900am - 700pm Thursday amp Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday By arrangement only
infoalythdentalcouk
General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
30
ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
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01250 875 136
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wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk
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ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
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-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
ADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice
In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that adverts for publication are submitted before the 14th day of each month We accept adverts in the following formats publisher jpg word It is the advertisers responsibility to inform the Voice of all changes before the deadline of the14th Changes andor adverts received after this date will not be included The Voice can no longer callvisit on advertisers Any time sensitive adverts that are published will be pulled if no further amendments are received Once your space is lost further adverts cannot be guaranteed We regret that space cannot be booked Email advertisingalythvoicecouk
ARTICLE SUBMISSION to the Voice
In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articles for publication are submitted before the 19th day of each month
NOTE Views expressed (incl Ads) in the Alyth Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor can they accept any responsibility for accuracy and spelling of any article
Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included It would be a great help and much appreciated if articles submitted could be in a separate document and in font
Arial Narrow 11pt with titles Arial 12pt and bold Please send pictures as separate attachments Email copyalythvoicecouk
ALYTH VOICE TEAM 01828 632 992
Editor Kevin Coe - editoralythvoicecouk
Compositors Lynne McGowan - copyalythvoicecouk
Deputy VACANCY Daniel Channon
Advertising - advertisingalythvoicecouk
Distribution Alistair Scrimgeour - deliveryalythvoicecouk
Delivery Team Our Voiceteers who deliver to your home
Treasurer Jan George - accountsalythvoicecouk
Webmaster Lynne McGowan - webalythvoicecouk
Social Media Pamela Luscombe - socialmediaalythvoicecouk
PostalMailings B Kidd - balythvoicecouk
Voice ReporterJournalist Kevin Coe - reporteralythvoicecouk
Voice Committee Member Derek Todd - derekalythvoicecouk
Mel McFadden - melalythvoicecouk
Paul Ramsay - paulalythvoicecouk
Fund Raising Sub Committee Sheila Fisher
Voice Committee Member Vacancy-
THE VOICE WILL ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS
URGENT NOTICE
Dear readers we are desperately needing volunteers to cover the following roles on the committee
DEPUTY COMPOSITOR-LAYOUT ARTIST
Drop us an informal email to
copyalythvoicecouk
or call 07854493805 for more details
THANK YOU
DONATIONS FOR THE VOICE
PayPal allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to
The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the
PayPal me link shown below wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
29
TRY THE NEW REFRESHING APPROACH TO
ACCOUNTANCY WE OFFER
bull A full range of accountancy and taxation services for all
businesses and individuals
bull A friendly and flexible service tailored to suit your needs
bull Evening and weekend meetings to fit around you and your
business
bull Value for money fees and flexible monthly payment plans
bull Free initial consultations to discuss what we can do for you
For more information please feel free to contact us on
Telephone 0182863428507971283491
E mail enquirieskwgaccountancycouk
KWG Accountancy Ltd Fionnadh St Ninians Road
Alyth PH11 8AR
wwwkwgaccountancycouk
wwwfacebookcomKWGAccountancy
FRIENDLYbullPROFESSIONALbullAPPROACHABLE
J amp J HOWE 30 Reform St Blairgowrie
Open Monday ndash Friday 8am ndash 5pm
Still continuing our high quality
REMOVALS and STORAGE Complete removal service
Local and Long distance
Specialist to the Islands
Large containerized storage warehouse
Get free quote for your removal
AUCTIONS and VALUATIONS We now work with several other auction companys but
still provide
House Clearances
Goods taken to Auction
Disposal Service
Valuations
Pre-sale Advice given
VISIT OUR INTERIOR SHOP We sell and fit carpets cushionfloor blinds and curtains
For further details of all these services phone 01250
872361 or email mattjjhowecouk
wwwjjhowecouk
Where your smile is important
REGULAR HOURS Mon - Tues 900am - 500pm Wednesday Late Night 900am - 700pm Thursday amp Friday 900am - 500pm
Saturday By arrangement only
infoalythdentalcouk
General Dentistry Dental Hygiene Crowns amp Bridges Cosmetics Veneers Whitening
01828 633313
Our aim is to provide a preventative approach to dentistry where we will
cater for the needs of the whole family
We are a modern dental practice offering high quality dental care to Alyth
and the surrounding area
30
ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
Serving our local community since 1985
Currently registering new NHS Private and
Highland Dental Plan patients
Same Day Emergency Appointments
(please phone by 930am)
bull Tooth whitening Cosmetic dentistry
bull Hygienists Braces Facial Rejuvenation
Looking after you and your family
01250 875 136
receptionblairgowriedentalcarecouk
wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk
VICTORIA STREET ALYTH 01828 633660
WWWSCAUTOSERVICESORGUK
Now an authorised Terraclean technician contact today to find out what it can do for you prices start from pound79
Greatly improves fuel economy
Noticeably improved vehicle performance
Improves engine response Considerably lower emissions
Save on costly repairs by prolonging component life
with Terraclean carbon removal
Gives immediate drive-away results ndash book now to feel the difference instantly
Northlands Nursing Home
FAMILY OWNED - ldquoWE REALLY CARErdquo bull Highly qualified stable staff team bull 2 registered nurses on duty 24 hrs a day bull Home cooked choice of meals bull Secure gardens bull Some fully funded places available
Una Tennant (RGN Manager) on 01250 876790 for further information
or to arrange a visit
32
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
ADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice
In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that adverts for publication are submitted before the 14th day of each month We accept adverts in the following formats publisher jpg word It is the advertisers responsibility to inform the Voice of all changes before the deadline of the14th Changes andor adverts received after this date will not be included The Voice can no longer callvisit on advertisers Any time sensitive adverts that are published will be pulled if no further amendments are received Once your space is lost further adverts cannot be guaranteed We regret that space cannot be booked Email advertisingalythvoicecouk
ARTICLE SUBMISSION to the Voice
In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articles for publication are submitted before the 19th day of each month
NOTE Views expressed (incl Ads) in the Alyth Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor can they accept any responsibility for accuracy and spelling of any article
Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included It would be a great help and much appreciated if articles submitted could be in a separate document and in font
Arial Narrow 11pt with titles Arial 12pt and bold Please send pictures as separate attachments Email copyalythvoicecouk
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THE VOICE WILL ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS
URGENT NOTICE
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Drop us an informal email to
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or call 07854493805 for more details
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30
ALYTH DEVELOPMENT TRUST (Charity Number SC047606)
Charitable Status We are very pleased to announce that we have recently been awarded Charitable Status Our Charity number is SC047606 See the OSCR (Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator) website wwwoscrorguk to view the details held for the Trust and find out how charities are regulated Defibrillators We are hoping to soon be able to install three potentially life-saving defibrillators in the town A defibrillator is a machine that gives an electric shock to the heart through the chest wall to someone who has had a heart attack and whose heart has stopped beating or is beating irregularly You do not need first aid training to use the units as they are designed with simple instructions so that anyone can use them in an emergency In order to be effective this life-saving treatment needs to be given as soon as possible after a heart attack and before an ambulance has time to arrive One defibrillator will be installed in the ldquosquintyrdquo phone box in the Market Square and funding for this has been donated by the Collective Dairy who are working with the charity Community Heartbeat Trust to install 15 machines throughout the UK in memory of their Director Mike Hodgson co-founder of the company who died after suffering a cardiac arrest while cycling We hope to be able to fund an additional two machines (the number we need for the size of our population) one in New Alyth and one near the Den of Alyth Car Park from a Drumderg Windfarm grant award for which we are applying Look out for news of a free defibrillator information evening that will show people how these machines work ndash we will let you know the date when it has been arranged RBS Building ADT has reluctantly decided to abandon its idea of acquiring the former RBS building on Market Square for Alyth under the Community Right to Buy legislation The RBS has told us that the building will almost certainly go up for sale sometime in October which means we donrsquot have enough time to do whatrsquos needed to exercise a ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo properly To do so ADT would need to change its articles of association - the legal document that says what the company can and canrsquot do - but that will take longer than the RBS timescale allows Wersquore still planning to do it anyway in case any other ldquoCommunity Right to Buyrdquo opportunities come up in the future and the changes will be fully discussed and (we hope) agreed at our next AGM in 2018 But more importantly the debate in Alyth about what might be done with the building hasnrsquot really focussed on any clear ideas yet and were not sure the RBSs timescale gives the community enough time to do that Thanks to all who signed the petition and put forward comments we really do appreciate your time and effort Town Centre Regeneration ADT is still working with PKC on taking forward the Alyth Town Centre regeneration The latest information from the Council is that work on the scheme will begin in ldquoSummer 2018rdquo but we hope to discuss the details with them when a meeting can be arranged ADT is currently discussing with PKC and Alyth in Bloom the burnside planting and there is an ongoing debate about how to remove the existing unsuitable invasive planting and what type of attractive sustainable and low maintenance planting should replace this These decisions have to be made in the light of the limited maintenance that the Council can offer and the limited volunteer capacity of Alyth in Bloom to help with the maintenance of such a large area from the Market Square up to the All Abilities Bridge Last Chance for Community Council Election The following notice dated 11 September 2017 has appeared on PKC website notifying of the Community Council By-election on Thursday 28th September 2017 It reads ldquoNOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that following the Community Council By-Election Alyth Community Council will disband as of date of election due to insufficient nominations being received Gillian A Taylor Returning Officer (Community Councils)rdquo To apply for Election to the Community Council contact Community Councils Team on 01738 475004 or by email communitycouncilspkcgovuk Christmas Fayre ADT will be hosting a Christmas Fayre at Alyth Town Hall on Sunday 26th November from 11am ndash 4pm to raise funds for our work Tables are going fast so get in touch with Paul Prettyman to book yours now Tables cost pound10 plus a donation for the raffle Contact Paul on 01828 633548 or by email on prettyfolkbtinternetcom Suggestions Please We are reviewing where ADT will spend its energies over the next 6 months We would therefore welcome any other suggestions as to what the Trust should be working on to improve Alyth Get in touch by letter to the Voice via Facebook email to Marian Bruce on infodriftwoodscotlandcom or in person to any of the Directors of the Trust Amanda Blakeman Marian Bruce Alison Bowman Paul Prettyman Kevin Coe Barbara Prettyman Simon Montador Nicky MacFarlane or Alistair Chisholm
31
Serving our local community since 1985
Currently registering new NHS Private and
Highland Dental Plan patients
Same Day Emergency Appointments
(please phone by 930am)
bull Tooth whitening Cosmetic dentistry
bull Hygienists Braces Facial Rejuvenation
Looking after you and your family
01250 875 136
receptionblairgowriedentalcarecouk
wwwblairgowriedentalcarecouk
VICTORIA STREET ALYTH 01828 633660
WWWSCAUTOSERVICESORGUK
Now an authorised Terraclean technician contact today to find out what it can do for you prices start from pound79
Greatly improves fuel economy
Noticeably improved vehicle performance
Improves engine response Considerably lower emissions
Save on costly repairs by prolonging component life
with Terraclean carbon removal
Gives immediate drive-away results ndash book now to feel the difference instantly
Northlands Nursing Home
FAMILY OWNED - ldquoWE REALLY CARErdquo bull Highly qualified stable staff team bull 2 registered nurses on duty 24 hrs a day bull Home cooked choice of meals bull Secure gardens bull Some fully funded places available
Una Tennant (RGN Manager) on 01250 876790 for further information
or to arrange a visit
32
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
ADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice
In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that adverts for publication are submitted before the 14th day of each month We accept adverts in the following formats publisher jpg word It is the advertisers responsibility to inform the Voice of all changes before the deadline of the14th Changes andor adverts received after this date will not be included The Voice can no longer callvisit on advertisers Any time sensitive adverts that are published will be pulled if no further amendments are received Once your space is lost further adverts cannot be guaranteed We regret that space cannot be booked Email advertisingalythvoicecouk
ARTICLE SUBMISSION to the Voice
In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articles for publication are submitted before the 19th day of each month
NOTE Views expressed (incl Ads) in the Alyth Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor can they accept any responsibility for accuracy and spelling of any article
Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included It would be a great help and much appreciated if articles submitted could be in a separate document and in font
Arial Narrow 11pt with titles Arial 12pt and bold Please send pictures as separate attachments Email copyalythvoicecouk
ALYTH VOICE TEAM 01828 632 992
Editor Kevin Coe - editoralythvoicecouk
Compositors Lynne McGowan - copyalythvoicecouk
Deputy VACANCY Daniel Channon
Advertising - advertisingalythvoicecouk
Distribution Alistair Scrimgeour - deliveryalythvoicecouk
Delivery Team Our Voiceteers who deliver to your home
Treasurer Jan George - accountsalythvoicecouk
Webmaster Lynne McGowan - webalythvoicecouk
Social Media Pamela Luscombe - socialmediaalythvoicecouk
PostalMailings B Kidd - balythvoicecouk
Voice ReporterJournalist Kevin Coe - reporteralythvoicecouk
Voice Committee Member Derek Todd - derekalythvoicecouk
Mel McFadden - melalythvoicecouk
Paul Ramsay - paulalythvoicecouk
Fund Raising Sub Committee Sheila Fisher
Voice Committee Member Vacancy-
THE VOICE WILL ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS
URGENT NOTICE
Dear readers we are desperately needing volunteers to cover the following roles on the committee
DEPUTY COMPOSITOR-LAYOUT ARTIST
Drop us an informal email to
copyalythvoicecouk
or call 07854493805 for more details
THANK YOU
DONATIONS FOR THE VOICE
PayPal allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to
The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the
PayPal me link shown below wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
31
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32
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
ADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice
In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that adverts for publication are submitted before the 14th day of each month We accept adverts in the following formats publisher jpg word It is the advertisers responsibility to inform the Voice of all changes before the deadline of the14th Changes andor adverts received after this date will not be included The Voice can no longer callvisit on advertisers Any time sensitive adverts that are published will be pulled if no further amendments are received Once your space is lost further adverts cannot be guaranteed We regret that space cannot be booked Email advertisingalythvoicecouk
ARTICLE SUBMISSION to the Voice
In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articles for publication are submitted before the 19th day of each month
NOTE Views expressed (incl Ads) in the Alyth Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor can they accept any responsibility for accuracy and spelling of any article
Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included It would be a great help and much appreciated if articles submitted could be in a separate document and in font
Arial Narrow 11pt with titles Arial 12pt and bold Please send pictures as separate attachments Email copyalythvoicecouk
ALYTH VOICE TEAM 01828 632 992
Editor Kevin Coe - editoralythvoicecouk
Compositors Lynne McGowan - copyalythvoicecouk
Deputy VACANCY Daniel Channon
Advertising - advertisingalythvoicecouk
Distribution Alistair Scrimgeour - deliveryalythvoicecouk
Delivery Team Our Voiceteers who deliver to your home
Treasurer Jan George - accountsalythvoicecouk
Webmaster Lynne McGowan - webalythvoicecouk
Social Media Pamela Luscombe - socialmediaalythvoicecouk
PostalMailings B Kidd - balythvoicecouk
Voice ReporterJournalist Kevin Coe - reporteralythvoicecouk
Voice Committee Member Derek Todd - derekalythvoicecouk
Mel McFadden - melalythvoicecouk
Paul Ramsay - paulalythvoicecouk
Fund Raising Sub Committee Sheila Fisher
Voice Committee Member Vacancy-
THE VOICE WILL ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS
URGENT NOTICE
Dear readers we are desperately needing volunteers to cover the following roles on the committee
DEPUTY COMPOSITOR-LAYOUT ARTIST
Drop us an informal email to
copyalythvoicecouk
or call 07854493805 for more details
THANK YOU
DONATIONS FOR THE VOICE
PayPal allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to
The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the
PayPal me link shown below wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
32
ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
ANNUAL OPEN FLU CLINICS 2017
Friday 6th October 9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
Friday 27th October
9am till 12 noon 2pm till 4pm
No appointment required
The following patients are invited to attend
Anyone 65 or over Anyone of any age (including children) suffering from a condition which makes lsquoflu more dangerous ndash eg
heart disease asthma COPD kidney disease multiple
sclerosis liver problems diabetes and HIV
Anyone undergoing chemotherapy or radiotherapy
Unpaid carers of any age
The Isla Parishes (SC031461)
At the beginning of September The Isla Parishes again had a fundraising raffle in Tesco Blairgowrie This time we had 2 boxes of groceries which were won by Mrs Grieve Blairgowrie a pretty bag of toiletries which headed south to Hampshire with Mr Happor and Mrs Hayes from Meigle was thrilled to receive 6 bottles The main focus for this fundraising was to help with materials for the ldquoKnitivityrdquo which provides handcrafted goods for anyone in the community who are in need of comfort who are ill or bereaved who have had a new baby the elderly and Charity knitting for Fish amp Chip Baby Appeal Teddies for Tragedies and SCBU at Ninewells
Forthcoming Events and dates for your diary
Family Shindig in Glenisla Hall on Friday 1st December - 730pm to 1130pm Music by Jim Brownrsquos Band This has become a very popular community
event amp wed love to see you there Phone Jenny - 01575 560250 Christmas Tree Exhibition ndash The Church will once again be organising this fun idea on Friday 8th - 200 to 430pm and Saturday 9th December - 12 noon to 400pm along with the POP-UP CAFE staff at Kilry Hall
Fundraising Dinner in Kilry Hall on Friday 8th December This will be a ticketed event and early enquires would be appreciated Speak to the Fundraising Group or Barbara Lovegrove on 01575 560267 a lovely idea as a pre-Christmas get-together There will be light entertainment after dinner and a raffle Further information will be available nearer the time Jenny Ralston
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
ADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice
In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that adverts for publication are submitted before the 14th day of each month We accept adverts in the following formats publisher jpg word It is the advertisers responsibility to inform the Voice of all changes before the deadline of the14th Changes andor adverts received after this date will not be included The Voice can no longer callvisit on advertisers Any time sensitive adverts that are published will be pulled if no further amendments are received Once your space is lost further adverts cannot be guaranteed We regret that space cannot be booked Email advertisingalythvoicecouk
ARTICLE SUBMISSION to the Voice
In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articles for publication are submitted before the 19th day of each month
NOTE Views expressed (incl Ads) in the Alyth Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor can they accept any responsibility for accuracy and spelling of any article
Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included It would be a great help and much appreciated if articles submitted could be in a separate document and in font
Arial Narrow 11pt with titles Arial 12pt and bold Please send pictures as separate attachments Email copyalythvoicecouk
ALYTH VOICE TEAM 01828 632 992
Editor Kevin Coe - editoralythvoicecouk
Compositors Lynne McGowan - copyalythvoicecouk
Deputy VACANCY Daniel Channon
Advertising - advertisingalythvoicecouk
Distribution Alistair Scrimgeour - deliveryalythvoicecouk
Delivery Team Our Voiceteers who deliver to your home
Treasurer Jan George - accountsalythvoicecouk
Webmaster Lynne McGowan - webalythvoicecouk
Social Media Pamela Luscombe - socialmediaalythvoicecouk
PostalMailings B Kidd - balythvoicecouk
Voice ReporterJournalist Kevin Coe - reporteralythvoicecouk
Voice Committee Member Derek Todd - derekalythvoicecouk
Mel McFadden - melalythvoicecouk
Paul Ramsay - paulalythvoicecouk
Fund Raising Sub Committee Sheila Fisher
Voice Committee Member Vacancy-
THE VOICE WILL ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS
URGENT NOTICE
Dear readers we are desperately needing volunteers to cover the following roles on the committee
DEPUTY COMPOSITOR-LAYOUT ARTIST
Drop us an informal email to
copyalythvoicecouk
or call 07854493805 for more details
THANK YOU
DONATIONS FOR THE VOICE
PayPal allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to
The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the
PayPal me link shown below wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
33
Equinoctial Colonsay Where to begin We were in Colonsay last week for the Folk Festival whose tenth year of existence it was Colonsay in September with the equinoctial gales blowing is the place to be Algal foam lay inches deep on the golden sands of Killoran Bay when we walked there Nothing like that to blow away the memory of summer The roaring Atlantic and the sight of a pink bathing cap bobbing and disappearing among the breakers of the ocean is enough to stir the mind Then to watch this bathing cap turn into a man who comes ashore walks off and disappears Surely this was an ugraveruisg Except that the bather introduced himself at that eveningrsquos gig in the Island Hall as the swimmer whose progress I had watched over at Killoran that afternoon The day before these interesting happenings I took a turn along the road that leads from Kilchattan to Scalasaig First a pair of ravens flew over head Then I looked at a flock of starlings chattering on a telegraph pole Further on I watched some ducks bobbing up and down on the searsquos edge I expect they were eiders but they were too far away for my binoculars On some more yards and I wondered if I was looking at twites and continued on my way Nearing the summit of the road I turned round and started back There were those twites again or were they A car drew up on the road behind me and a voice said lsquoIs that an eaglersquo I looked over to where the voice was pointing and had to agree The bird did look very much like an eagle too big for a buzzard and a different configuration Perhaps it was a white tailed eagle not a golden eagle I looked through my binoculars again and consulted the app on my mobile phone There was white on the tail and the head and neck were a lighter colour than the body immature golden eagle was my thought lsquoA young golden eaglersquo I said to the car and its occupants With that they wound up the windows and sped off By this time the twites had gone and I resumed my walk lsquoTwang twangrsquo No surely not I thought but then why not I seemed to remember that there were choughs in Colonsay Such were my thoughts as I scanned the sky for those black birds with their scarlet beaks legs and feet There were two or three feeding in a grassy area near me too far away to make out the colour of their beaks and other parts though They took to the air and flew their beautiful graceful aerobatic way here and there One landed on a fence post near me and at last I could see clearly the scarlet downward curving bill and those brilliant legs What about those twites then When I saw them close up they turned out to be sparrows Well there you go wishful thinking again Back home after a week away I realised that the swallows and house martins had gone Summer really is over The winter visitors will be returning as you read this Paul Ramsay
34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
wwwalythvoicecouk
-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
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NOTE Views expressed (incl Ads) in the Alyth Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor can they accept any responsibility for accuracy and spelling of any article
Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included It would be a great help and much appreciated if articles submitted could be in a separate document and in font
Arial Narrow 11pt with titles Arial 12pt and bold Please send pictures as separate attachments Email copyalythvoicecouk
ALYTH VOICE TEAM 01828 632 992
Editor Kevin Coe - editoralythvoicecouk
Compositors Lynne McGowan - copyalythvoicecouk
Deputy VACANCY Daniel Channon
Advertising - advertisingalythvoicecouk
Distribution Alistair Scrimgeour - deliveryalythvoicecouk
Delivery Team Our Voiceteers who deliver to your home
Treasurer Jan George - accountsalythvoicecouk
Webmaster Lynne McGowan - webalythvoicecouk
Social Media Pamela Luscombe - socialmediaalythvoicecouk
PostalMailings B Kidd - balythvoicecouk
Voice ReporterJournalist Kevin Coe - reporteralythvoicecouk
Voice Committee Member Derek Todd - derekalythvoicecouk
Mel McFadden - melalythvoicecouk
Paul Ramsay - paulalythvoicecouk
Fund Raising Sub Committee Sheila Fisher
Voice Committee Member Vacancy-
THE VOICE WILL ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS
URGENT NOTICE
Dear readers we are desperately needing volunteers to cover the following roles on the committee
DEPUTY COMPOSITOR-LAYOUT ARTIST
Drop us an informal email to
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or call 07854493805 for more details
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34
Interview with Peter Kellet by Kevin Coe
Few recent arrivals in Alyth have had so long a journey to get here as Peter and Maddy Kellett The couple moved here in May this year from Kinlochewe but their history stretches back across Scotland England Africa and India involving mining midwifery ranching fishing and boat-building Peter was born in Hull but in 1947 at the age of 13 he moved with his parents to what was then Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia) in an epic overland trek across France and the Sahara down through Nigeria Cameroun and the Congo Peter left school at 16 to work first as a miner then as a farm and ranch manager In 1962 while visiting friends in Mpulungu on the shore of Lake Tanganyika he was introduced to a young British nurse called Maddy who was working as the local midwife Maddy had been born in India where her father was general manager of Burma Shell and she had opted to work in Africa after her training But their first lsquodatersquo didnrsquot go quite as planned Maddy recalls ldquoMy driver interrupted us to say I was needed - an African woman was having a baby by the side of the road Peter followed and offered help so I asked for the seat cushions from his Land Rover to put under the womanrsquos head and he found some tarred twine to tie off the umbilical cordrdquo Peter laughs ldquoShe was holding the baby by its heels and patting it on the back and when I asked why she said she thought it looked a bit blue whereupon I suggested she remove her sunglassesrdquo The couple married in 1962 and went on to have four sons while Peter managed a succession of large cattle ranches in Northern Rhodesia and later in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) In 1974 worried about the growing political and economic turmoil in Africa the couple decided to move back to Britain ldquoWe stayed with Maddyrsquos mother in the New Forest for a whilerdquo recalls Peter ldquoIt was the first time we had seen colour TV and there was an item featuring a man in a kilt saying that you could walk all day in the Highlands and not meet another soul ldquoComing from a country the size of Spain but with only five million people Britain with its 65 million was quite a shock So when we saw this item about Scotland we bought a caravan and went north Having done some commercial fishing on Lake Tanganyika Irsquod been considering fishing as a full-time career and someone recommended we look at Ullapoolrdquo Maddy takes up the story ldquoOn the day we arrived in Ullapool there were two little boats down in the bay and Peter said lsquoIrsquod like one of thosersquo
-continued over
35
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-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
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ARTICLE SUBMISSION to the Voice
In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articles for publication are submitted before the 19th day of each month
NOTE Views expressed (incl Ads) in the Alyth Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor can they accept any responsibility for accuracy and spelling of any article
Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included It would be a great help and much appreciated if articles submitted could be in a separate document and in font
Arial Narrow 11pt with titles Arial 12pt and bold Please send pictures as separate attachments Email copyalythvoicecouk
ALYTH VOICE TEAM 01828 632 992
Editor Kevin Coe - editoralythvoicecouk
Compositors Lynne McGowan - copyalythvoicecouk
Deputy VACANCY Daniel Channon
Advertising - advertisingalythvoicecouk
Distribution Alistair Scrimgeour - deliveryalythvoicecouk
Delivery Team Our Voiceteers who deliver to your home
Treasurer Jan George - accountsalythvoicecouk
Webmaster Lynne McGowan - webalythvoicecouk
Social Media Pamela Luscombe - socialmediaalythvoicecouk
PostalMailings B Kidd - balythvoicecouk
Voice ReporterJournalist Kevin Coe - reporteralythvoicecouk
Voice Committee Member Derek Todd - derekalythvoicecouk
Mel McFadden - melalythvoicecouk
Paul Ramsay - paulalythvoicecouk
Fund Raising Sub Committee Sheila Fisher
Voice Committee Member Vacancy-
THE VOICE WILL ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS
URGENT NOTICE
Dear readers we are desperately needing volunteers to cover the following roles on the committee
DEPUTY COMPOSITOR-LAYOUT ARTIST
Drop us an informal email to
copyalythvoicecouk
or call 07854493805 for more details
THANK YOU
DONATIONS FOR THE VOICE
PayPal allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to
The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the
PayPal me link shown below wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
35
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-continued It turned out that one of the boats the Harvest Lily actually was for sale so within a week he had the boat and a short while later all the necessary equipment and was fishingrdquo They lived in the caravan with four small boys for several months then rented a house for the first winter followed by a static caravan and finally a council house in Ullapool which they eventually bought ldquoWe were 12 years in Ullapool then Maddy got a job in Kinlochewe so we moved thererdquo says Peter ldquoFor most of the first 30 years apart from a short spell building boats back in Africa I skippered four boats one after the other fishing the Minch for prawns crabs scallops and lobstersrdquo Health problems persuaded Peter to hang up his oilskins in 1999 though Maddy continued working until 2001 Eventually they decided their house in Kinlochewe was too big for just the two of them and it was time to downsize With three of their sons living in Kyle of Lochalsh Birnam and Kinnesswood (the fourth lives in Australia) Peter and Maddy started looking for a new home somewhere along the line of the A9 ldquoWe didnrsquot know Alyth at allrdquo says Peter ldquobut this house came on the market so we thought wersquod take a look It turned out to suit us perfectly Alyth is a very nice place to live - the people are very friendly and itrsquos nice and compact One of the big attractions is I can do my shopping on my bicycle - I donrsquot have to worry about parking the carrdquo Maddy adds ldquoAnd the great advantage over the north-west Highlands is that Alyth has no midges which is a big plus in my bookrdquo Speaking of books Peter has written his fascinating life story in his autobiography ldquoChihatchirdquo which in the Shona language means ldquohorse whispererrdquo a nickname he earned through his skill at taming and managing horses in Africa ldquoMaddy my brother-in-law and my sons all twisted my arm to write the bookrdquo he says ldquoand at least it will give our eight grandchildren some idea about what their grandparents got up tordquo ldquoChihatchirdquo was published in 2016 by Caracol Publishing If anyone would like a copy please do get in touch with editoralythvoicecouk and we can put you in touch with Peter
36
ADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice
In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that adverts for publication are submitted before the 14th day of each month We accept adverts in the following formats publisher jpg word It is the advertisers responsibility to inform the Voice of all changes before the deadline of the14th Changes andor adverts received after this date will not be included The Voice can no longer callvisit on advertisers Any time sensitive adverts that are published will be pulled if no further amendments are received Once your space is lost further adverts cannot be guaranteed We regret that space cannot be booked Email advertisingalythvoicecouk
ARTICLE SUBMISSION to the Voice
In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articles for publication are submitted before the 19th day of each month
NOTE Views expressed (incl Ads) in the Alyth Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor can they accept any responsibility for accuracy and spelling of any article
Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included It would be a great help and much appreciated if articles submitted could be in a separate document and in font
Arial Narrow 11pt with titles Arial 12pt and bold Please send pictures as separate attachments Email copyalythvoicecouk
ALYTH VOICE TEAM 01828 632 992
Editor Kevin Coe - editoralythvoicecouk
Compositors Lynne McGowan - copyalythvoicecouk
Deputy VACANCY Daniel Channon
Advertising - advertisingalythvoicecouk
Distribution Alistair Scrimgeour - deliveryalythvoicecouk
Delivery Team Our Voiceteers who deliver to your home
Treasurer Jan George - accountsalythvoicecouk
Webmaster Lynne McGowan - webalythvoicecouk
Social Media Pamela Luscombe - socialmediaalythvoicecouk
PostalMailings B Kidd - balythvoicecouk
Voice ReporterJournalist Kevin Coe - reporteralythvoicecouk
Voice Committee Member Derek Todd - derekalythvoicecouk
Mel McFadden - melalythvoicecouk
Paul Ramsay - paulalythvoicecouk
Fund Raising Sub Committee Sheila Fisher
Voice Committee Member Vacancy-
THE VOICE WILL ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS
URGENT NOTICE
Dear readers we are desperately needing volunteers to cover the following roles on the committee
DEPUTY COMPOSITOR-LAYOUT ARTIST
Drop us an informal email to
copyalythvoicecouk
or call 07854493805 for more details
THANK YOU
DONATIONS FOR THE VOICE
PayPal allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to
The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the
PayPal me link shown below wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice
36
ADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice
In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that adverts for publication are submitted before the 14th day of each month We accept adverts in the following formats publisher jpg word It is the advertisers responsibility to inform the Voice of all changes before the deadline of the14th Changes andor adverts received after this date will not be included The Voice can no longer callvisit on advertisers Any time sensitive adverts that are published will be pulled if no further amendments are received Once your space is lost further adverts cannot be guaranteed We regret that space cannot be booked Email advertisingalythvoicecouk
ARTICLE SUBMISSION to the Voice
In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articles for publication are submitted before the 19th day of each month
NOTE Views expressed (incl Ads) in the Alyth Voice are not necessarily those of the team nor can they accept any responsibility for accuracy and spelling of any article
Please note ALL articles must be accompanied with a name and address BEFORE they will be published in the Voice On request the name and address may be withheld from publication Any submission without these details will NOT be included It would be a great help and much appreciated if articles submitted could be in a separate document and in font
Arial Narrow 11pt with titles Arial 12pt and bold Please send pictures as separate attachments Email copyalythvoicecouk
ALYTH VOICE TEAM 01828 632 992
Editor Kevin Coe - editoralythvoicecouk
Compositors Lynne McGowan - copyalythvoicecouk
Deputy VACANCY Daniel Channon
Advertising - advertisingalythvoicecouk
Distribution Alistair Scrimgeour - deliveryalythvoicecouk
Delivery Team Our Voiceteers who deliver to your home
Treasurer Jan George - accountsalythvoicecouk
Webmaster Lynne McGowan - webalythvoicecouk
Social Media Pamela Luscombe - socialmediaalythvoicecouk
PostalMailings B Kidd - balythvoicecouk
Voice ReporterJournalist Kevin Coe - reporteralythvoicecouk
Voice Committee Member Derek Todd - derekalythvoicecouk
Mel McFadden - melalythvoicecouk
Paul Ramsay - paulalythvoicecouk
Fund Raising Sub Committee Sheila Fisher
Voice Committee Member Vacancy-
THE VOICE WILL ALWAYS NEED VOLUNTEERS
URGENT NOTICE
Dear readers we are desperately needing volunteers to cover the following roles on the committee
DEPUTY COMPOSITOR-LAYOUT ARTIST
Drop us an informal email to
copyalythvoicecouk
or call 07854493805 for more details
THANK YOU
DONATIONS FOR THE VOICE
PayPal allows both people with and without PayPal accounts to send The Voice a donation safely
If you have a PayPal account simply transfersend money to
The Alyth Voice using the following email alythvoicealythvoicecouk
If you donrsquot have a PayPal account you can simply use the
PayPal me link shown below wwwpaypalmeAlythVoice