THE VOICE TEAM THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED
SUPPORT AND WISH YOU A VERY MERRY
CHRISTMAS AND GOOD HEALTH amp
HAPPINESS IN THE NEW YEAR
M E E T T H E P U P I L
Alyth Primary School Pupil Council From left--Megan Duffy (P7) Jack Dickson (P5) Sean Thomson (P6) Holly Shaw (P7) Josh Colville (P6) Meghan Bissett (P5) Hannah Oosterhoorn (P4) Absent from
Alyth Primary School Sports House Captains Back from left--Holly Bynert (Bamff) Meghan Duffy (Loyal) Holly Shaw (Balhary) Kimberley Stewart (Ruthven) front from left--Euan Wilson (Bamff) Christie Fraser (Loyal) Ian Fotheringham (Balhary) Sebastian Currie (Ruthven)
Alyth Primary School Eco Committee Members Back from left--Rhys Fraser (P3) Louise Dickson (P6) Holly Shaw (P7) Angela Coventry (P7) Ryan Duncan (P5) front from left--Karen Arnold (P5) Sean Thomson (P6) Coral Harden amp Christopher Currie (Junior Road Safety Officers) Connal Crighton (P2) [photos by DM Phillips]
Alyth Voice 119th Edition December 2007January 2008
Tel 01828 633045 Email address alythvoicealythvoicecouk Website wwwalythvoicecouk Minimum Circulation 1650
FIRST WEEK OF TRADING AT THE PLAY GROUP CHARITY SHOP
WITH the support of local shoppers in Alyth we have managed to raise a staggering pound904 within our first week of opening the playgroup charity shop Thank you to all those who visited the shop and made a purchase or two Our thanks also go to the following people who made it possible for us to open the shop Paul Dun-can - shop owner Jimmy Catriona Crighton Laryssa McKelvie amp Linda Mollison who painted the shop Wendy Learmonth Anne Reid Laryssa McKelvie Linda Mollison Doreen Hastie Catriona Crighton Dawn Tosh amp Shona Milne who set up the shop over the period of a week Gavin amp Carmen Tripney for providing the tables Walla Mollison Laryssa McKelvie amp Mary Inkster for providing the clothes rails Doreen Richmond amp Nan White for providing the new stock from Seasons Everyone who donated items to sell and the people who helped to man the shop during the first week of opening especially parents whose children no longer attend the play group Please note that Paul has very kindly given us the use of the shop rent free until the 15th of December On our last day of opening we will be drawing the raffle for the Christmas Hamper and the luxury bas-ket so dont forget to buy your tickets at pound100 a strip A list of contents of our Hamper and Basket can be seen in the window They will both be on display on Saturday the 8th and 15th Good luck With your continued support during the busy month ahead leading to Christmas we are hoping to raise more funds to keep our play group open in 2008 Please remember we have new and nearly new stock in extremely good condition a perfect time to recycle amp reuse gifts in time for Christmas
Alyth Playgroup Committee
Saturday opening times and dates 1st December - 10am - 4pm 8th December - 10am - 4pm
15th December - Last day of trading - 10am - 4pm
2
Scout Hut Cairnleith Street
Useful Telephone Numbers
Airlie Street Hall (contact-Fiona Dorchester) - 01828 632455 Blairgowrie Police Station - 01250 872222
Perth Police Station - 01738 621141 Hydro-Electric Emergencies - 0800 300999
Scottish Gas Emergencies - 0800 111999 Scottish Water - 0845 6008 855
Alyth Post Office - 01828 632301 Alyth Health Centre - 01828 632317
Alyth Primary School - 01828 632462 Blairgowrie High School - 01250 873445
Alyth Environmental Group - 01828 632907 NHS 24mdashnew 24 hour health service - 08454 24 24 24
Anti-social Behaviour Team - 01738 476173 If you offer an emergency or breakdown service send the Voice your name and number
Alyth Voice Team Paul Ramsay 01828 632992 Editor paulramsaybamffdemoncouk Irene Robertson 01828 633045 CompositorSecretary alythvoicealythvoicecouk Margaret Stanford 01828 633083 Advertising advertisingalythvoicecouk Paul amp Barbara Prettyman 01828 633725 Distribution Margaret MacKenzie Marjory Macpherson Advertising Michael Kay 01828 632252632690 Treasurer michaelkay1tiscalicouk Derek Todd Webmaster dhtoddtiscalicouk
ARTICLEADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articlesads for publication are
submitted before the 21st day (16th for ads) of each month Note The views expressed 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
~~ Dates for Your Diary ~~ DEC Due to the advance notice of these dates please check for changes 1st Coffee Morning - Airlie Street Hall 3rd Alyth Brownies 1st815 Charity Shop - Commercial Street Alyth Playgroup 4th Evelyn Hood - Ogilvy Rooms Alyth Literary Society 6th PC Mark Stewart - Airlie Street Hall Alyth Parish Guild 7th Stovie Dance Bowling Club Alyth Bowling Club 8th Coffee Morning - Airlie Street Hall Alyth Christmas Lights 9th Christmas Carol Concert Glenisla ParCh Alyth Choral Union 13th Fire Safety Advice - Alyth Fire Station Tayside Fire and Rescue 16th Christmas Carol Concert Alyth Parish Ch Alyth Choral Union 22nd Coffee Morning - Airlie Street Hall Alyth amp District Pipe Band 22nd Book Fest Scout Hut Cairnleith Street Alyth Scout Group 23rd Nativity Play (am) Lessons amp Carols (pm) Alyth Parish Church 23rd Book Fest Scout Hut Cairnleith Street Alyth Scout Group 24th Reflective Service amp Watch Night Service Alyth Parish Church 25th Christmas Day Family Service Alyth Parish Church 27th Book Fest Scout Hut Cairnleith Street Alyth Scout Group 29th Book Fest Scout Hut Cairnleith Street Alyth Scout Group 30th Book Fest Scout Hut Cairnleith Street Alyth Scout Group JAN 5th Book Fest Scout Hut Cairnleith Street Alyth Scout Group 6th Book Fest Scout Hut Cairnleith Street Alyth Scout Group 15th Terry Isles - Ogilvy Rooms Alyth Literary Society 29th Andrew Thorpe - Ogilvy Rooms Alyth Literary Society
- - - VOICE TEASER - - - What is the origin of the name Babylon Parks (on Bankhead Farm)
~~~ Answer to last monthrsquos Teaser ndash What is the origin of the name
The Admiral (a field at Jordanstone) The Admiral ndash field (OS 1204) at Jordanstone The tomb of Admiral John Knight (1710-1788) laird of Jordanstone is at its edge facing a modern road made to take the place of the old one which passed in front of the mansion A descendant writing from the Isle of Wight says ldquoHe hated Presbyterians and in accordance with his last direction was buried in the orchard behind Jordanstone Houserdquo The Knights came from Buckinghamshire about 1631 their first Scottish records being in Dundee They were a family of seamen one of them commanded a vessel in the Darien Expedition Admiral John Knight and his son who was also an Admiral were intimate at the courts of George II III IV and William IV The son commanded the Victory was naval instructor to William IV and is commemorated in Knight Island off the south of New Zealand
[Extract from Meiklersquos lsquoPlaces and Place-Names Round Alythrsquo 1925]
Saturday 22 Dec 2 ndash 4 pm Sunday 23 Dec 2 ndash 4 pm
Thursday 27 Dec 2 ndash 4 pm Saturday 29 Dec 2 ndash 4 pm
Sunday 30 Dec 2 ndash 4 pm Saturday 05 Jan 2 ndash 4 pm
Sunday 06 Jan 2 ndash 4 pm
Strathmore amp the Glens Rural Partnership wishes everyone a very Happy Christmas and Prosperous
New Year and thanks the people of Alyth for all their support during 2007
PO Box 6621 Blairgowrie PH12 8YF
wwwstrathmoreglensorg or
contact Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or
suestrathmoreglenssolcouk
Community Markets restart in March at the Coupar Angus Horse
Fair and Blairgowrie amp Rattray Easter Fair
STOP PRESS
THE ALYTH 2007 YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR is
Kyle Macintyre amp CITIZEN OF THE YEAR is
Irene Robertson
Please let us know if you have any second hand books
you could donate and either hand them into the Scout hut drop them off at Hoyness Chapel Street
Alyth or let us know and we can collect them
01828 633667 (Norman West)
01828 633962 (Ron Kirkpatrick)
Please come in amp browse our stock is constantly changing
3
Email scotye57clearnetnz Wellington
New Zealand Dear Alyth Voice I recently came upon the 1941 Home
Guard photo on your website in which my father Dave Scott appears You may be interested to know that he is now 97 in reasonable health and still living in what was our family home in Te Awamutu New Zealand When shown the photo he couldnt recall the occasion and poor sight prevented him recog-nising any of the others in the photo but when read the names the memories came flooding back Prior to the war my father along with his older brothers Will and Alec ran a small carrying company in Alyth called I think Scott Bros carrying general goods between there and Dundee During the war he joined the Royal Artillery and served in the UK France Holland and Germany with the 88th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery While stationed in London he met and mar-ried my mother and lived there after the war (my sister and I were born there) till in 1955 we emigrated to New Zealand My father hasnt returned to Scotland since moving here but kept in touch through his sister Lil Scott who I remember used to send us the Scottish papers (Our Wullie and The Broons) and Christmas parcels (Mars Bars Smarties etc) Lil who lived in Rattray died in May 1989 You may be interested in a couple of photos of my Dadrsquos which I have The first is a class photo taken at Alyth School undated but proba-bly 1921 or 22 The other is a group photo of dads Rover Scout troop taken in either the YMCA Hall or the Town Hall in 1928 or 29 He is able to name a fair few who appear in the photos I also have a Members Profile of my father which appeared this year in the Te Awa-mutu RSA (Returned Servicemens Ass) maga-zine and a photo taken at a Te Awamutu may-oral reception in which he has pride of place With the help of a younger person (daughter) I should be able to get these to you without too much trouble and having to resort to the post I am in regular contact with my father over the phone (I live in Wellington over 300 miles away) so I know he would be open to a chat with any-one from Alyth who was kind enough to enquire about life there before the war He still has a sound mind and a keen wit His telephone num-ber is (00 64) 871-6479 NZ is 12 hrs ahead
Regards Russell Scott
Dave Scottrsquos Mayoral Reception photo and member profile will be published in a future Voice edition If you can add to the names on the school or scout photos please contact the Voice
ALYTH PRIMARY SCHOOL 1921-22 Back L-R Mabel (Teacher) Will Mands
3rd Row L-R Violet Reid Dave Scott Colin McPherson Tommy Todd 2nd Row L-R Daisy Harper Murison
Front L-R Jocky Brown Murison Stuart Reid
ALYTH ROVER SCOUTS 1928-29 Back L-R Will Grieve Willie Chapman (Instructor)
Middle L-R Bob Shaw Dave Scott Tripney Tripney Tommy Todd Front L-R Dave Orchison Ian Kydd Allan Kydd Dave Dear Will Orchison Will Shaw
ALYTH CHORAL UNION (Musical Director James Robertson)
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS Glenisla Parish Church on SUNDAY 9TH DECEMBER - 3pm
Alyth Parish Church on SUNDAY 16TH DECEMBER - 7pm
with Perthshire Brass amp Alyth Primary School Junior Choir Tickets at door pound5 amp pound1 primary school children
ALYTH CHORAL UNION Sunday December 9th is the date of the first Christmas Concert to be given by Alyth Choral Union this session This takes place in Glenisla Church at 3pm when the choir will be presenting their carols and parts of Bachrsquos Christmas Oratorio Joining the members this year will be a Junior Choir from Alyth Primary School On Sunday 16th December the same Junior Choir and Perthshire Brass will again join the Choral members for the Annual Christmas Concert in Alyth Parish Church at 7pm This is a very popular event in the Community Calendar and the Choral members look forward to welcoming their many supporters and friends Refreshments will be served at the close of the performance Tickets pound500 and pound100 for Primary School children are available at the door or on 01828 632656 or 632390 On behalf of ACU may I wish our patrons sponsors friends and supporters a very Happy Festive Season Janey MacFarlane
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ALYTH POST OFFICE GALLERY
Airlie Street Tel 01828 632301
ON DISPLAY Works in oils watercolours etchings and
sketches Prices range from pound2495 to pound395 Come in for a browse and a chat
GREETINGS CARDS New issues of National Geographic Medici and
Scottish National Trust cards now available Also a wonderful new classic series of event cards
ensemble and Wordsworth greetings cards
FURNITURE STORE Perth Street Blairgowrie
(Adjoining Shell Garage)
Beds Divans from pound69 Pine Frames pound55 Metal Frames pound35
Mattresses Single from pound39 Double from pound59 Also 34 Kingsize amp 6ft
Wardrobes from pound169 Chest of Drawers from pound75 Bedsides from pound39
Suites from pound395 Dining Sets from pound99 Sideboards pound105
All Waxed Pine at Rock Bottom Prices
Tel 01250 876888 Open Monday to Saturday
JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for North Tayside is here to help you
You can contact John at 35 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DL Tel 01250 876576 Fax 01250 876991
email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk
Alyth Pet ShopAlyth Pet Shop 17 Airlie St Alyth Tel 01828 633555
OPEN Mon Tues Thurs Fri - 9am to 430pm Sat - 9am to 5pm Wed - 9am to 1pm
Large Selection of Tropical Fish Fish Tanks with Cabinets
peanuts seed fat balls suet blocks Tinned Foods for Dogs and Cats
Pet Accessories
lsquoA Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to all Our Customersrsquo from Jim Meg and May
ALYTH ARTS amp FRAMING
4 Mill Street Alyth Tel 01828 633 477
E alythartsandframinggooglemailcom
OPEN Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday amp Saturday
10AM - 5PM
lsquoA MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR
CUSTOMERSrsquo
A - PIC ALYTH
Pattern Imprinted Concrete
NEW LOCAL BUSINESS STARTING SPRING 2008
This is a high quality low maintainence alternative to any type of paving
There are a variety of patterns and colours to choose from to suit your own
design requirements For more information contact
Barry McLean on 07738181237 or see future issues of the Alyth Voice
SCOUT REPORT I SUPPOSE it is only an apt situation that we found ourselves in We are taking a party of Scouts to the Water Activities Centre at Lochgoilhead in June 08 where they not only have an abundance of equipment but also the qualified staff to instruct the Scouts in the craft of a life on the ocean wave These centres are now about the only place that most Leaders can give Scouts this opportunity under our Water Safety rules But it doesnrsquot come cheap and following our usual criteria Norman West decided that we would fund raise to open the camp to a wider field And thus we found ourselves using water to fund raise to do water activities This took the form of a car wash at the Fire Station which was arranged for us by Scott Macdonald who has been brought up in the faith of the Alyth Scouts ndash if itrsquos free we will have double portions Despite previous attempts at keeping scrap merchants in busi-ness we had no major injuries as long as we discount the customers who were just a tad slow in leaving their vehicles They should have no fear water stops after it reaches the skin We raised an amazing pound277 and I would like to illuminate a few points to the Scouts on this amazing total If you divide pound277 by the pound2 we were charging we must have washedhellip 138frac12 carshellip which we didnrsquot We had a lot of very generous customers who dug deeply just to help us Did you notice that a lot of the cars that arrived were absolutely spotless before we started They didnrsquot really need washed but their owners wanted to support us And some of the other vehicles hadnrsquot seen a hose since Noah was a boy But they brought them along for the challenge and we were generously rewarded All the drivers were smiling at you as we carried out our business and the laughter that you heard from the brave souls that ventured forth from the comparative safety of their vehicles was genuine enthusiasm for your efforts In short guys our local community will turn out in great numbers as long as you are prepared to do something your-self So stick in with your Scouting play your part in the community and you will reap the benefit but sit back and wait for ldquosomebodyrdquo to do everything for you and you will wait for a very long time At our Annual General Meeting it was recorded that we had received compliments on the good turnout and behaviour of the Cubs and Scouts at Remembrance Sunday I only hope they didnrsquot trip over their guide dog on the way out It was a day for full uniform and many of the Cubs and Scouts donned the kilt for the occasion One Scout caught my eye as we walked down to the War Memorial as he was walking rather unusually with both his hands in his sporran to keep them warm ldquoArsquove only got wan pocketrdquo The AGM showed that we have a healthy group but we are short of Leaders for most of the Sections and cer-tain projects are being curtailed due to lack of personnel The message to anyone with a kindred spirit is ldquoGonnie gies a handrdquo The most important asset a Scout Group has is the adult support it receives and more could be done given greater resources On behalf of all the Beavers Scouts may I wish Heather and Claire a Merry Christmas from the Cubs ndash Yuletide Felicitations to Kath Fiona Graham Ben and Martin the Scouts pass on good wishes to Yule Barry and Norman and the Explorers wish all the best to Gina and Damien And from the entire Scout Group our thanks and best wishes to all in our community who have given so much help and support Ron Kirkpatrick
Jingle Bells By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial St
Jingle bells Jingle bells merriest of sounds
here he comes orsquoer the lums ndash Santarsquos on his rounds O
Jingle bells Jingle bells
happiest of days Rudolf comes with his chums
pulling Santarsquos Sleigh
As children dance and sing what will dear Santa bring
His bells go ding-a-ling as merrily they swing
Though young ones kneel and pray
their thoughts are far away in Fairyland with magic wand ndash Hurrah for Christmas Day O
Jingle bells Jingle bells
Jingle all the wayhellip lsquobut donrsquot forget our sinful debthellip or Who came down to payrsquo O
Jingle bells Jingle bells
celebrate this way Share your fun lsquowith Godrsquos Sonrsquo
on this lsquoHisrsquo Special Day O Peace and funrsquos for Everyone each Glorious Christmas Day
Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA
Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609
Everything for that winter warmth from coal logs burning peat and kindling
Large selection of Fire Guards Companion Stands and Coal Scuttles
Open Monday to Friday 830am - 530pm Saturday 9am - 5pm
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THE ORGANIC HUT
South West Fullarton Meigle
Tel - 01828 640391
Wednesday 1pmmdash6pm Friday 1pmmdash6pm Saturday 10ammdash5pm
Half mile south of Meigle on Dundee
Road Follow signs
Visit us for a wide range of organic fruit and vegetables Other organic goods include eggs various teas
oatmeal and chocolate We also stock Ecover products soaps and
recycled paper goods
Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL (Old Council Chambers) on 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM
OR CONTACT BY Tel SNP OFF 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304 PampK Council Tel 01738 475018 Email imillerpkcgovuk
Airlie Computers Simon Bogle
FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Networking New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01828 632244 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday
Cakes for all Occasions Luxury Hand-made Favours for Weddings Christenings etc Catering Service Available Helium Balloons Banners etc Hand-made Soaps Bath
Products amp Gift Baskets Party Plan on request
Orders now being taken for Xmas for Cakes and Gift Baskets
And if you donrsquot fancy a Xmas cake how about a Clootie Dumpling
Contact Victoria on 01828 634118 07759 142283
bigwic3aolcom
GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp
THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH
Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom
Lounge available for meetings
FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five
Glenfernate Fresh Meats Enochdhu Blairgowrie PH10 7PL
Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780
E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom
Beef Lamb amp Venison
Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door
Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full
LAMB PACK pound3450 Leg of Lamb approx 15kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 450g Diced Shoulder 4 Dble loin chops 4 Leg Steaks 4 Noisettes 1 Pack Lamb Burgers (quarter pounders)
BEEF PACK pound3950 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)
BBQ PACK pound2850 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers
1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg
1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4
Venison Pack pound3250 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)
Plus free delivery in the local area
We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top
lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo
ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND Remembrance Sunday [above photo by DH Todd] Following a service in Alyth Parish Church Alyth and District Pipe Band were honoured to lead the Remembrance Day Parade through the town to the War Memorial Breast Cancer Research [right] Junior members of Alyth and District Pipe Band recently supported their colleague Andrew Baillie a pupil at Perth Grammar School by busking in Perth High Street to raise money for charity They raised pound43810 for Breast Cancer Research as part of an awareness campaign run by the school The photograph shows Andrew in the centre with pipers Graeme Thomson Kyle Macintyre and Kerri Thomson and drummers Jordan and Ryan Urquhart
6
MUIR DRIVING SCHOOL
Dave Muir DSA Approved Driving Instructor
Pass Plus Registered
Tel 01250 870725 Mob 07732 531767
Gift Vouchers Available
CLASSIC RESTORATIONS
Let us make your day extra special with our unique collection of classic Rolls Royce Silver
Cloud Bentley Mk V1 amp Jaguar Mk 1X
Pitnacree St Alyth
Wedding Hire
Tel01828 633293
Driving Made easy
Contact Colin Sidley Home 01828 633 017 Mobile 07751072408 Text lsquoPRICErsquo to my mobile number for information Email colinsidleyvirginnet
Lessons available by the hour or in block bookings
Pass Plus Registered Member of the Driving Instructors Association
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
4WD Specialist Cars amp Light Goods Vehicles Servicing and Repairs Bike amp Car MOT Testing Tyres amp Exhausts Bike amp Car Oils
Charles A Davidson
Blacksmith Welder and Fabricator
Gates and Rails made erected and repaired All fabrication and farm work undertaken
Tel 01828 632948 Mobile 07957-766546
IampD Insurance Services
We have secured special rates for All PH DD and KY postcodes
Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car
Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday
Let us arrange your travel insurance
Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street
Alyth 01828 633000
Email IandDinsuranceaolcom
DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward
SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM
OR CONTACT ON Mobile no 07786674776 or P amp K Council on 01738 475 034 or at home on 01828 632 284 or by email at dmelloypkcgovuk
Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
SEVEN MONTHS INhellip I can hardly believe that it is almost seven months since the May elections when I was elected to serve on Perth amp Kinross Council as one of your councillors During this time I have had many messages of support from so many people I would like to say thank you once again for your trust and support As I think back these past few months and reflect I have lost count of the many meetings I have attended the many coffee mornings and craft fairs amp community coun-cils I have visited The junction at the Halfway House on the AlythBlairgowrie roadArdler road junction is still one of my priorities and I continue to monitor its progress I hope to be able to report some time in the New Year once investigations have been completed that work will commence as soon as possible to make this junction safer for everybody The Drumderg windfarm has been an on going problem regarding the amount of traffic generated due to the ce-ment lorries going up and down to the site On cement pour days some 120 lorries in total My colleague Council-lor Caroline Shiers from the neighbouring Blairgowrie amp the Glens ward amp myself secured a meeting with Douglas Kent amp Willie Mahoney from the roads department local Police Inspector Paddy Buckley-Jones and representatives from Southern Energy amp Raynesway Construction to discuss complaints from constituents regarding the lorries travelling in convoy and also the speed of some drivers The meeting was very proactive with Southern Energy amp Raynesway Construction putting added signage on the Den road to advise residents of the days when to expect extra lorry movements and giving drivers going to the windfarm extra instructions in regard to convoys amp speed Following my request for a meeting with an officer from Parks amp Open Spaces in Environmental Services regard-ing the sorry state of Alyth cemetery I am pleased to say the large unsightly tree stump which was a haven for rabbit warrens has now been removed the undergrowth round the walls hiding gravestones are to be cut back amp the sunken lairs are all to be repaired during au-tumnwinter works I am also mounting a campaign which has concerned me for some time to have cyclists light up these dark nights how any parent can allow their child out on a bike without ensuring that they have lights that are working is beyond me adults are just as bad No motorist wants to collide with a cyclist so light up and be safe wear bright clothing PLEASE This is the first year for many years that I have not attended the Armistice Day Service at the church followed by the service at the war memorial Councillor Ian Miller amp I have agreed to share the duties on alternative years Ian attended this year and I will attend next year I attended the services at the war memorial in Coupar Angus Abbey and also the First World War fallen from Coupar Angus School in the morning where I laid the council wreaths In the afternoon I was at the Scone me-morial The work of a councillor is certainly varied and as busy as you wish it to be I continue to be available to every one no matter who you are or what party you support Since being elected I have been inundated with re-quests for assistance and advice and I am only too pleased to help Many of you stop me in the street some give me a telephone call either here in Alyth or in Perth Some email me others come to my surgery on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Town hall Which ever way I continue to listen amp hopefully help Thank you all once again for all your good wishes My wife Libby amp I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a very healthy amp prosperous New Year
Councillor Dennis Melloy
7
Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre Winter Opening Hours Tues ndash Sat 10 ndash 3pm
Pop in to the TIC for information on Whatrsquos On and Whatrsquos Open over the winter months and browse over our large selection of gifts to suit every pocket We have a new range of Arran Aromatics
Toiletries which has been exclusively created for VisitScotland Tourist Information Centres We also have a lovely range of Salmon and Shortbread china also exclusive to
VisitScotland We have lots of new lines in since our refurbishment in April Bring this voucher with you and claim 10 off any purchase
(excluding stamps and sale items)
Memory Lane
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS CARDS amp CALENDARS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD (two doors along from the church )
and also at THE POST OFFICE
where Bus Pass Passport amp ID photos will be taken on Saturdays 10am - 11am
(unless otherwise stated) ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp calendars will go to Wisecraft the mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
TEL 01828 633961 E-mail malcolm219btinternetcom
wwwfrogpublicationscouk
LOCHSIDE LODGE amp ROUNDHOUSE RESTAURANT
Lintrathen near Kirriemuir
CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU for tables of 6 or more -
Book Now for Lunch or Dinner from Wed 5th Dec - Fr 21st Dec Lunch pound1650 or Dinner pound2200
HOGMANAY DINNER amp CELIDH Some tables still available
We are open for Lunch amp Dinner from Tuesday to Staurday
Why not try our New Midweek Supper Menu in the Steading Bar
Main Courses from pound850 RESERVATIONS ADVISED
AVAILABLE FROM TUESDAY - FRIDAY
For further information or reservations please contact 01575 560340 or e-mail to
enquirieslochsidelodgecom
The Ardler Tavern Village Pub
Newly Refurbished
Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat
Enjoy our open log fire in the newly refurbished ARDLER TAVERN Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm
Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day
Tel 01828 640340
STRIDE FOR LIFE WEDNESDAY WALKS Blairgowrie and District Next Steps have now taken full management responsibility for running the successful Wednesday Stride for Life Walks All the walk leaders have been members of BaDNS already and the programme will now continue as in previous years The major difference now will be that instead of closing down during school holiday periods additional walks will be provided during such times This is a programme run by volunteers from the Blairgowrie and District Next Steps walking group (wwwbadnsorg) assisted by Strathmore and the Glens Rural Partnership (wwwstrathmoreglensorg) - a partnership approach to promote walking in our area There will be at least two walks per session One suitable for those who prefer a slow pace which will cover less distance and another which will cater for a medium andor fast pace covering a greater distance Walkers should meet at Blairgowrie Town Hall on Wednesdays at 915 am as before
DATE WALK TIME (approx) BUS 5 Dec Forfar Loch 2 - 25 hours Yes 12 Dec Woodhead Farm 2 - 25 hours Minibus 19 Dec Drimmie 15 hours and PARTY Yes
All times are approximate and will depend on weather ground conditions and speed of walking and do not include an allowance for the bus journey Please note that there is no guarantee of a bus place unless pre-booked All of these events are open to all however those coming for the first time are required to complete a registration form and brief health questionnaire If in any doubt about your fitness for a walk please consult your GP or other medical advisor or give Liz White (Health Visitor) a call on 01250 876668 Whilst most of the walk leaders are appropriately qualified outdoor first aiders this is not a substitute for qualified medical advice from a health practi-tioner Unfortunately in accordance with normal practice all children and vulnerable adults must always be accompanied by an adult carer Further information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 Perth and Kinross Leisure run an alternative starter health walk programme from Rattray Hall every other week
Sue Cole BadnsStrathmore amp the Glens Tel 01828 640763
ALYTH SCHOOL 1950rsquos Submitted by the late Ada Robertsonrsquos husband John Stewart from Crossgates Fife Ada is 3rd from the
right in the middle row If you can add names to the other pupils please contact the Voice
8
APPLICATIONS TO THE DRUMDERG WIND FARM COMMUNITY
BENEFIT FUND
ALTHOUGH final details were not available at the time of going to press it is expected that application forms and guidelines for groups and organisations that wish to apply for a grant from the Fund will be available in December The Advisory Panel representing the communities which will bene-fit from the Fund has begun meeting with staff from the Scottish Community Foundation to discuss funding priorities and fix arrange-ments for launching the fund The Panel will meet again in the New Year to consider the first applications Check the Scottish Community Foundation website wwwscottishcforg for updates
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Festive Opening Times
Christmas Eve - 8am to 10pm
Christmas Day - 10am to 2pm
Boxing Day - 9am to 6pm
27th Dec to 30th Dec Business as Usual
New Yearrsquos Eve - 8am to 10pm
New Yearrsquos Day - 10am to 2pm
2nd Jan 2008 - 9am to 6pm
Wishing everyone in Alyth a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at
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BADGERS AND WATER RAILS
SOME years ago one summerrsquos evening Anna Edward was walking her dog up the road to Bamff when a badger crossed the road in front of her She watched it as it climbed the bank and disappeared into the wood It was the first time she had seen a badger and she was thrilled The badger is the largest member of the otter family to live in the British Isles and is a great favourite with people in general as the success of badger watching enterprises shows We are fascinated by this animal with its white striped face which inhabits setts that may have been lived in for generations even centuries by its ancestors There is a wonderful sense of benign wild nature about Brock the badger whose diet consists mainly of earthworms and other inverte-brates as well as brambles and roots And yet there has been a long history of persecution of badgers in the United Kingdom which still takes place despite the laws that have been enacted to protect them (The Protection of Badgers Act 1992 and the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004) There are still people who like to bait badgers with dogs for sport There is the per-ception that they prey on game birds and other allegations most of which turn out to be untrue though it is the case that they annoy humans sometimes by undermining buildings In recent years they have aroused the hostility of farmers especially in the South-West of England who fear that badgers are responsible for infecting cattle with tuberculosis The truth is that cattle are the primary source of bovine tuberculosis and they infect other cattle with the disease but can also pass it on to badgers deer and wild boar These in their turn may pass TB back to the cattle that infected their species In the South-West of England farmersrsquo worries about bovine TB are wholly understandable because despite 100 compensation for the slaughter of cattle in a herd that becomes infected the loss of income may be enough to put a farmer out of business Fortunately the incidence of tuberculosis in cattle in Scotland is extremely low and in badgers negligible The real anxiety is that in-fected cattle may be imported from elsewhere so we must hope that the stringent regulations that surround livestock movements will pre-vent this Chris Potter told me that he had seen a water rail recently in the ditch that runs through the western beaver ponds To my delight I saw one too in the gathering dusk of a rainy evening I had done my tour of the enclosure at the time that the pheasants were still going up to roost and cursed as previously settled birds flew off their perches with cries of alarm I knew what it felt like to be a careless fox out for a prowl Turning for home and walking along the ditch I came to the new pond that the beavers have created in the last year or so There was a small swirl in the water by the far bank and I wondered if a water vole was about to appear No not a water vole but a brown bird materialized and then vanished into the rushes The water rail is one of those secretive inhabitants of marshes that avoid the human eye and are more often heard than seen Like woodcock their numbers increase in winter with the arrival of birds from the Continent Besides the young disperse at this time of year and the reedbeds of the Toy are a great centre for the birds Whatever the case it is very good news that water rails are back at Bamff even if only for the winter Who knows Perhaps some will stay and breed now that suitable habitat exists for them here Paul Ramsay
9
POLICE REPORT Mark Stewart CCO
Blair Police Station Tel 01250 872222 CRIMESTOPPERS Tel 0800 555 111
LIGHTEN UP THIS CHRISTMAS At this time of year we seek to give advice on home security and what you can do to prevent unwanted visitors Lighting is an area that you can address and is a relatively cheap improvement We can split this into two areas
Internal - Make it look like you are at home when you are out Remember most break-ins happen when a house or flat is empty They are also more likely to happen during the evening or at night Donrsquot leave curtains closed during the daytime Use time switches to turn on lights radios and other appliances when yoursquore out You can buy these from DIY shops But donrsquot use them if they will show a thief that youre out for example in ground floor rooms where the curtains have been left open Keep all valuable items out of sight External - Outside lighting Good lighting can put off or draw attention to a thief The most appropriate form of lighting to use is high-efficiency low-energy lighting controlled by a dusk-to-dawn switch so that it comes on only when itrsquos dark This provides a constant and uniform level of light It costs very little to run and helps to create a more reassuring environment Lights that come on if they sense move-ment can be annoying to neighbours and dangerous to passing traffic If you have these make sure they are directed downwards Fit lights out of easy reach - at a height of at least 25 metres (eight feet) I would like to finish with a few words of thanks on behalf of my colleagues and myself for the support given to the Police over the last year by the people living in Alyth and the surrounding areas Your invaluable assistance is greatly appreci-
ated to which we are most grateful By working together and playing our respective parts we can address the fear of crime and make the commu-nity you live in a safer place
Have a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year Constable Mark Stewart
THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION once again are sponsoring a window dressing competition for all businesses in Alyth to take part in It is intended that the judging will be held over the Festive Period hopefully
between the 7th and 14th of December by the Alyth Citizen of the Year 2007 and the Young Citizen of the Year 2007 The standard of exhibits over the last ten years has been excellent and it is hoped that this year the businesses will do their utmost to assist in helping to bring Christmas cheer to Alyth for the enjoyment of all Letrsquos make the Christmas Windows in Alyth the best in Perthshire if not Scot-land and also make the judgesrsquo task a really difficult undertaking It is hoped that all the Christmas windows will be on display by the 24th of November 2007 the day the Christmas Lights in Alyth are switched on The Christmas Window Com-petition Shield will be presented to the winner along with certificates for 1st 2nd amp 3rd place
Michael Kay ADBA Chairman
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DRUMDERG ARTICS SPAN ALYTH
50 metres long
The first trial delivery artic to the Drumderg Wind Farm went through Alyth on 12th November and was captured on camera by Michael Kay The supersize artic spanned 50 metres (from Michaelrsquos Hairdressing Salon at No 13 Airlie
Street to almost Georsquos Bar) A large crowd of people enjoyed the autumn sunshine and lined Airlie Street the Square and Bamff Road to see the lorry gingerly negotiate the main thoroughfare Eagle-eyed townspeople will have noticed the fence has been removed from the SawmillKirk corner along with
a telegraph pole The delivery schedule is available on Tel 0800 294 4723 - if you happen to snap a great shot of the transporter coming through Alyth
please send it in to share with Voice readers near amp far
BBC RADIO SCOTLAND GIVES ALYTH A VOICE Award winning journalist and broadcaster Nancy Nicholson visited Alyth in November to gather opinions from the townsfolk over the Drumderg Wind Farm now that the project has begun A number of people were interviewed and the programme - ldquoGrassrootsrdquo - was due to be aired November 10th Listeners were disappointed to find a change in schedule at 630am The programme was on air however on Saturday 17th November at 630am and included interviews with some members of the public as well as Councillor Caroline Shiers Nick Addington of the Scottish Communities Foundation and Alan Young from Scottish amp Southern Energy The Voice are led to believe ldquothe other halfrdquo of the programme including local interviews will be aired at a later date It may be possible to listen to the first programme again online at httpwwwbbccoukradionoscriptshtmlradioaodscotland_aodshtmlscotlandgrassroots [see Jim Adamrsquos article on page 1213]
Should you wish to contact the Grassroots radio programme email grassrootsbbccouk or write to Grassroots
BBC Radio Scotland Beechgrove Terrace Aberdeen AB15 5ZT
CHRISTMAS RECESS Can I take this opportunity to wish all readers of the Alyth Voice a very Happy Christmas I hope that you enjoy the festive season and that the New Year celebrations are the beginning of a successful 2008 I would like to give my thanks to the Alyth Christmas Lights Committee and all the volunteers involved with organising the Christmas Lights I am certain that the Christmas lights in Alyth will be a spectacular sight For a small com-munity there is a wealth of goodwill and we are very lucky in this town that so many people are willing to get involved and give back to the town During this time of the year I am always reminded how festive and pictur-esque Alyth and Perthshire looks and I am glad that our community makes a special effort to celebrate Christmas and the festive season Please note that my office will be closed during Christmas Recess from the 24th December until Friday 4th January but I can still be contactable by email at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
Murdo Fraser MSP
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
10
ALYTH WRITERS GROUP THE Alyth Writers Group finish their fortnightly meetings in the Community Wing of Alyth Primary School on Thursday 13th December Sessions start at 1030am and last for a couple of hours Members bring examples of their work for discus-sion or seek advice on getting started in a free and easy atmosphere The objec-tive is to publish a booklet of their work Local history is of particular interest All welcome Tel 633287 for more details
ALYTH CRAFTS GROUP ALYTH Community Wing in St Andrews Street is now established as the regular fortnightly venue of Alyth Crafts Group The work undertaken and demonstrated includes Glass Engraving Painting (watercolours and other media) and any other crafthobby members and new members wish to bring along The Group finishes on Thursday December 13th All sessions are from 1030am to 1230pm Beginners and old hands are all welcome Ring 01828 633287 for more info
JAMMY PINEMARTINS DID ye ken that pine martins like tae gorge on jammy honey marmalade or peanut butter pieces Have you ever seen a live pine martin Well we hadnrsquot before our recent No-vember holiday near Kilfinnan in a comfy self-catering Glen lodge on the shores of Loch Lochy Each evening this pine martin family appeared quite unconcerned about us watching through the porch windae Made our holiday tae see them I can tell you Even non-stop cauld rain amp mist couldnae dampen our delight Another day we crossed the ldquonewrdquo Skye Bridge circled the roundabout twice and returned by Kintail Sisters tae eat again at the great Glen Rowan cafeacute at Invermoriston I ken theyrsquore spoilt but those twa dugs loved their burgers We nearly worked out the pound1 coin electric meter only being left in the dark once Optimistcally wersquoll return in the summer sunshine tae bask read or boldly walk withoot wellies How did we find out aboot this great place Theyrsquore long-time freeinds orsquo wi braw Alyth postie Booking details on request Josi F Top Orsquo Toon
Congratulations on your Graduation
Jane C Findlay Birchview Meigle Road Alyth
Batchelor of Arts in Child amp Youth Studies from Perth College in October 2007
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
BRIAN EASTON MEMORIAL IN Julyrsquos Voice we remembered local man Brian Easton who was killed in the Falklands Conflict aged 24 Senior Aircraftsman David Robertson 22 of Morn Street began a tour of duty in the Falklands in June and made a special journey to Stanley to place a memo-rial plaque on behalf of his uncle Garry Mitchell and Ian Oakley friends of Brianrsquos (see Septemberrsquos Voice) The above photo shows David installing the plaque next to the tree dedicated to Brian in the 1982 Memorial Wood The wood contains a tree for each service-person killed during the Falklands War and those killed in accidents since
REMEMBRANCE DAY in ALYTH
Above Jim MacFarlane bows in respect at the War Memorial on 11th November
THE RBLS wish to thank all who took part in both the Church Service and Remembrance Day parade on Sunday the 11th An incredible turn out demonstrating how the Town appreciates those relations friends and unknown warriors all heroes who gave their lives so that we may live as we do today Too many groups and individuals to single anyone out but your support which continues to this day is very highly valued Thank you RBLS Alyth Branch
11
Your Letters Donrsquot have access to emailAlyth Library is now offering FREE access to the Internet for SURFING the WEBsending EMAILS Visit the library for more details
Pat Parnham wishes everyone a
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year
Thank you all for your friendship and support
KNITTING FOR CHARITY TO all busy needles in Alyth ndash A huge thank you for your generosity Progress Already the first blanket is being made up this takes 88 squares and I have been given a beautiful selection of jumpers hats scarves baby clothes and sets of clothes to name but a few I have reprinted the pattern books-again Which is great as it brings more and more folk in to help Thank you If you wish to contact me tel 01828 633239 e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom Or as before any donations can be left at ldquoHobbiesrdquo or ldquoMegs Mini Marketrdquo Thank you Meg and Muriel Happy Christmas to you all and may 2008 be a good and healthy year for us all
Yours Susan Dawson
Alyth 11th November 2007
DEAR Alyth Voice I read with interest the two articles in the November voice about cycling without lights and in dark clothing I certainly agree that cyclists should make themselves clearly visible and should cycle safely I have seen many youngsters riding their bikes on both sides of the road and jump-ing on and off of the pavement This be-haviour does nothing to endear cyclists to motorists and gives responsible cyclists a bad name However there is another side to the coin My wife and I cycle extensively in the area We wear bright clothes cycle on the correct side of the road and take as much care as we can Unfortunately a number of drivers seem to have no regard for our safety They cheerfully overtake at sixty or seventy miles per hour giving us about two feet clearance Worst of all are the drivers of heavy articulated lorries and tractors with trailers They too often over-take with very little clearance and they seem to think we are stationary - as soon as their cab passes us they pull over to the left causing us to brake hard or end in the ditch We are usually cycling at twenty miles per hour or more and at the very least drivers should be sure that the REAR of their vehicle is past us before they pull in Contrast this with the way drivers ap-proach a horse and rider They inevitably slow to walking pace check carefully that they can see that the road ahead is clear and then pull over to the far right of the road to overtake We dont expect such extravagant care but please please be a little more thoughtful Finally I would like to thank the many careful motorists who dont overtake until they can see that the road ahead is clear and then give us a sensible clearance It makes such a difference Yours hopefully
Tony Preston
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Jessica Edward
Died 2nd December 2006
Therersquos a gift in life you cannot buy Itrsquos very rare and true
Itrsquos that special gift of friendship Like the one I had with you
Miss you every day
Effie
ALYTH IN BLOOM HAPPY Christmas everyone and Best wishes for the New Year from our committee Also can I say thank you to all who helped us in any way throughout the year ie coffee morning home baking raffles attending stallsetc Dona-tions printing and displaying posters thanks Evelyn for printing the certificates Thank you also to every-one for the appreciative remarks on our efforts to brighten up the town a bit And Jim we did enjoy your glowing comments in print on behalf of the Community Council Yours sincerely
Marguerite Mckenzie Chairperson
THANKS AFTER the sad passing and cremation service of my Uncle Len I wish to pass on thanks to everyone who attended the service and offer special thanks to the people who in the last few years of his life made things a little easier for him at home and made regular visits to hospital whether it be Perth royal Ninewells Dundee or Blairgowrie Cottage then latterly Northlands in Blairgowrie Elasaidh Mollison whose cooking and pastries often comforted him Alex and Eddie who looked in daily and did the weekly chicken run to Coupar An-gus in all weathers Stanley Sim for always a knock and a how are you keeping Len Dick Pennycook for the gardening and often the lift up when Len had fallen over in the house It must have been very comforting for him to know he had such very good neighbours Also thanks to the staff at Northlands Care facility in Blairgowrie Very Best Regards
Frank Robb
Email jpeoplecarshotmailcouk Fife Tel 01383 821359
DEAR Alyth Voice We were in Alyth on Monday 5th We were in Simrsquos hard-ware the butchers library and the church We also knocked on a few doors hoping to find someone who may have worked or known Margaret Ann Donaldson in 1966 at Bamff House There is one small detail she may have used the name ANNIE Donaldson as she did in 1967 in the electoral roll
Thanking you John Haggarty
THANKS I WOULD like to thank the following people for do-nating prizes to the Breakthrough Breast Cancer raffle recently held in the Alyth hotel Costcutters Lunans Spar Oscar The Losset Inn Burnside Inn Strathmore Golf Centre and the Alyth Hotel and a special thank you to Xhosa and Simon Howell for their kind donation Also many thanks to the all the people who purchased raffle ticketsmdasha total of pound310 was raised
Thanks again Irene Alyth Hotel
NOTE OF GRATITUDE I WOULD like to thank the personchild who found my
NEW glasses which I dropped in Losset Road on Thursday 15th November
On Saturday 17th I met and spoke to Bob Fisher in Losset Rd my parting words were Im off across the field for the third time to look for my glasses Imagine my delight when minutes later Bob called me over to
reunite me with my lost glasses made my day Many thanks again to Bob and to the thoughtful person who picked them up and left them on the
fenceBTs right It pays to talk Allan Fegen Losset Road
CHRISTIAN AID JUST to say ldquothank yourdquo for the great meeting we had Thanks to Nan White for arranging it Also thank you to the ladies who did the baking for the lovely tea we had
Everything as so nice Thank you Morag McArthur
ST NINIANrsquoS CHURCH TO all who attended our Coffee Morning on Saturday 20th October our most grateful thanks Once again
the Alyth Community has excelled itself Extra thanks to the ladies in the kitchen for the unseen work they
do We couldnrsquot function without them We had a grand total of pound716
Dorothy Oldham
JAMES TRIPNEY JOINERS
MOST folk will already have heard that the firm is closing down as from 31st December 2007
We would like to thank all our customers and friends for their valued support throughout the years
Loyal construction will be taking over the premises and we wish them success and hope you will
continue to support them Once again thank you all Ron amp Hamish Tripney
ENABLE THANK YOU
FRIENDS of Enable thank you all very sincerely for donating helping attending and supporting our
coffee morning on Saturday 17th November The amazing sum of pound1280 was raised and your
support is very much appreciated Annie Robertson
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ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL A LOT happened in 2007 Yet the year has flown by Way back in March we heard from Scottish and Southern Energy and the Scottish Commu-nity Foundation about the annual windfall which we will share with Mount Blair our neighbouring Commu-nity Council area I have tried to hasten the process without much success but at last we are talking about real money being available The latest is that the joint advisory group should be considering actual grants early in 2008 The next advisory group (full title the Drumderg Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Advisory Panel) meets on 20th November this year The only thing that is cast in stone is the pound64000 annual grant during the life of the Wind Farm This could be supplemented by another substantial sum based on how well the Wind Farm is doing Of course the amount is a grant to both Mount Blair and Alyth communities Hence the joint advisory panel drawn from both areas The panel when it meets on the 20th November will be considering the criteria and other details about grants deadlines how often we meet etc However I am anxious that the panel is also guided by some of the remarks at the 10th May meeting earlier this year ie the public meeting of representatives of the townrsquos voluntary groups They have also been taken up in the preliminary discussions of the advisory panel I am quite sure Mount Blair will be taking a long term view of how the money will be disbursed as well as the immediate financial cri-ses of some of their organisations and social amenities The Alyth representatives will also be taking this two pronged approach I will be pressing the Community Council to convene a Townrsquos meeting sometime in 2008 in order to form an Alyth Community Development Trust which would have as its main objective the forming of a programme to determine the long term needs and desires of the com-munity and how to satisfy those needs and desires Over the next 25 years it is expected that more than a million pounds could come to our community from the Drumderg Fund from the guaranteed amount plus the perform-ance determined supplement A Development Trust could use Drumderg funding as the basis for grants from other sources and aim for a substantial addition to Alythrsquos amenities eg a leisure centre with all facilities What do you think Write to the Voice or contact any Community Council member At the end of a 25 year period how do you visualise what your town will look like Still on the Drumderg theme I had a visit from Nancy Nicholson of the Radio Scotland Grassroots programme the other day She also talked to some other Alyth peo-ple and Nick Addington of the Scottish Community Foun-dation When she talked to me I became quickly con-vinced that the objective of the show was to depict a divided community She was going over all of the divisive factors that were bandied about before the Reporter came down on the side of approval for the Wind Farm No matter how hard she tried I refused to be drawn into a slanging match which would have opened old wounds that first drew blood during the 20032005 controversy over Drumderg That is history I am concerned about today and the future of Alyth A better future depends on the cooperation of our citizenry despite past differences I wasnrsquot surprised to receive a lsquophone call from the BBC in Aberdeen telling me that the programme had been pulled When I put it to them that they had not found enough controversy to suit their show they of course denied this The original half hour ldquoGrassrootsrdquo on Drum-derg had been abandoned However part of it was trans-mitted as an excerpt in another ldquoGrassrootsrdquo show on the weekend of 17th18th November Not having been notified of the date it was going out I missed the programme Thanks to Irene Robertson I just about managed to hear a tape of this six or seven minute piece When I say ldquojusthellip continued on page 13
13
WHY DONrsquoT YOU The Voice team are often asked why a particular story has NOT been covered in the Voice The answer is two-fold
1 The Voice team consists of volunteers not journalists Each member has a time-consuming task putting the Voice together each month as it is and there is little spare time to follow up events
2 The Voice is full and overflowing with existing articles and photos every month and it is rare when a space has to be filled
Why donrsquot you cover a story yourself or ask someone to write in for you
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP Everyone at Alyth Youth Partnership would like to
thank those who came to support our Bingo Tea on Nov 8th A special thanks goes out to all the volunteers and helpers who give up their time to support us on a regular
basis We appreciate all that you do folks
The Girls Group will commence on a Monday night from 630pm til 8pm at the Community Wing Alyth We will
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ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL contrsquod aboutrdquo the download recording was not of good quality I must say not Irenersquos fault The members of the public who were interviewed did not rise to Nancyrsquos leading questions but said the traffic was no
worse than expected Councillor Caroline Shiers spoke for her Glens constituents Nick Addington described the Drumderg Benefit Fund process Alan Young spoke up for Scottish amp Southern Energy Altogether not too bad for balance but poor old Nancy Nicholson was still trying to imply deep controversy splitting the townsfolk using emo-tive language in her commentary You may think that is sour grapes on my part They cut my interview altogether The good news however is that the programme pro-ducer has become interested in Alyth and promises to look at the prospect of another radio programme about our town Wouldnrsquot it be great were they or even better a television crew to turn up for our planned pre-gala concert and Gala Day itself The biggest and best parade ever is planned It will be a great show worthy of any radio or television programme Well I did ask for it I asked you to make our job difficult by submitting a large number of nominations for our Citi-zen and Young Citizen of the Year To date a record num-ber of nominations have been handed in Thank you very much indeed Elsewhere in the Voice there is a Stop Press announcement on who our Citizen and Young Citi-zen for 2007 will be They will know who they are by the time they read this but can I pass on the warmest con-gratulations of the Community Council to our two top citizens In closing may I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year No matter how busy you are Be Happy
Jim Adam Chairman
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pound1595 Booking Essential
Tel No 01575 582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom
Lands of Loyal Hotel Loyal Road Alyth PH11 8JQ
Festive Menu available throughout December
Enjoy a festive meal in our highly acclaimed restaurant and relax after-
wards in the comfortable surroundings of the oak-panelled grand hall
Lunch pound2495 Dinner pound2795
Booking Essential - For Reservations Call 01828 633151
Light Lunches restart 3rd January
PEEL FARM LINTRATHEN
01575 560718
COFFEE SHOP + COURTYARD GIFT BARN
Open Daily 1000am - 430pm until 21st December
Exhibition of Pet Portraits by Madeleine Fleming in Courtyard
Gallery till close Comissions Undertaken
Re-opens weekends from 2nd Feb 2008
Christmas Greetings from
Will Mackay Muirton Care Home Blairgowrie amp Lily Mackay 7 High Street Alyth
Will amp Lily wish all their friends amp neighbours
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS amp A GOOD NEW YEAR and thank them for all their kindness
over the past year God Bless You All
PLOUGHING MATCHES
Above Alythrsquos Chic Nicoll assisted the late Rab Grantrsquos grandson Robert at Blairgowrie Ploughing Match on
1st November Right New Alythrsquos Doug McNicoll competes in
Alyth Ploughing Match on 25th October
Photo
s by D
M Ph
il-
MILL STREET ALYTH BLAIRGOWRIE PH11 8BJ
TEL (01828) 633356
Plan your Holiday entertainment with us
1st a 50rsquos 60rsquos Dance 22nd Dec Then next
Christmas Eve Party 24th Dec
Tickets pound5 ea Available in advance only from The Burnside Inn
Limited number of tickets available Each ticket Good only for single event
We reserve the right to refuse admission wwwtheburnsideinncom
15
START YOUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT THE ALYTH HOTEL
Have your Christmas day lunch and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere in
our restaurant We also have available a Pre-Christmas menu for all
your festive celebrations
Bookings now being taken for the beginning of December
The Alyth Hotel CHRISTMAS DAY 2007 French Onion Soup with Herb Croutons
Cream of Tomato amp Fresh Basil Soup
Chilled Melon Balls with Mango Sorbet amp Fresh Passion Fruit drizzled with Cointreau Syrup
Finely Sliced Smoked Venison
with Pickled Walnuts Redcurrant Jelly
Juicy Norwegian Prawns bound in a Tangy Marie Rose
Dressing Enhanced with Fresh Cream amp Brandy
ooOOoo
Traditional Roast Turkey with Chestnut amp Apricot Stuffing Cranberry Compote Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta amp
Thyme Flavoured Gravy
Lamb Shank marinated in Garlic Rosemary Mint amp Honey
Very Slowly Braised and served with a Rich Sweet Gravy
Roast Loin of Pork with an Orange Chutney Flavoured Gravy
Roast Potatoes amp Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta
Fillet of Salmon gently poached in white wine Served
with a delicate Lemon amp Dill Sauce
Mushroom Asparagus amp Cashew Nut Stroganoff
served on a bed of Basmaati Rice with a Side Salad
ooOOoo
Individual Christmas Pudding with a Warm Boozy Sauce amp
Fresh Whipped Cream
Homemade Christmas Trifle with Drambuie amp Raspberries
topped with Fresh Whipped Cream Amoretti Biscuits
Homemade Soft Centred Strawberry Pavlova with a
delicious Red Berry Coulis
Irish Cream liqueur Cheesecake with Whipped Baileys Cream
Cheese amp Biscuits with Black Grapes
ooOOoo
Coffee with Cream amp After Dinner Mints
ooOOoo
pound3750
For further information and details of our Festive menus or to make a booking please contact us at the Alyth Hotel
on 01828 632447
Backwater Dam IN the October Voice a photo was published showing some of the staff who worked on Backwater Dam submitted by Tom Dymock DC Thompson have kindly searched their archives and loaned the Voice eight photos relating to the construction
of the Dam and its official opening by the Queen in 1969 The first three are printed below Were you there Let the Voice know
16
Terrific Gents Ladies Seniors
and Juniors Sections Many weekly competitions and events
throughout the whole year Vibrant and Friendly Clubhouse with
an excellent Social Scene
Join Now ndash Play Winter Golf Free
No Increase in Membership Fees for another Year Direct Debit Scheme Available
Fantastic Golf Offer for DecemberJanuary Golf and 2-Course Meal - Any Day - Only pound20 pp
Buggy Hire only pound10
Please call for membership details or to make a tee reservation Tel 01828 633322
Our Restaurant benefits from an elevated position with wonderful views over Strathmore to the Sidlaw Hills
Great Menu ndash Great Prices ndash All Day ndash Every Day
WINTER LUNCH SPECIAL MENU (Available 1200 - 230pm daily)
2 Course Lunch pound650 3 Course Lunch pound850
Please telephone 01828 634004 if you would like to reserve a table
XMAS LUNCH BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN
Please Call for a Xmas Menu
lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo
17
Newspapers
Magazines
Stationery
Envelopes Cards Gifts
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
PETS PANTRY
19 High Street Blairgowrie
Tel 01356 623006 Keith Nicol
Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth Open Tuesday Mornings 9 am-1145 am
Or by appointment Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries
A 24 hour service is maintained on 01828 633 433
BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY TUTORING
A recently retired University academic (also qualified secondary school teacher) offers tutoring for Standard Grades and Highers
High success rate in 2006-2007
Tel 01575 560 333
PIANO TUITION AND
HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION
An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is
available Adults as well as children
Tel 01575 560 333
DAVIDSONS CHEMIST
9 Airlie St Alyth Tel 01828 632302
COME IN AND BROWSE OUR NEW RANGE OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS NOW IN STOCK
PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED
DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE
MINOR AILMENTS SERVICE AND ADVICE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
FROM YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST
LUNANS Newsagents 8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330
Prepaid internet access - easy as phone top-ups pound10 for 2000 minutes
All-year newspaper and magazine deliveries
A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion
A wide selection of stationery
Shop Open 530am - 530pm Mon - Fri 530am - 4pm Saturday 700am - 1pm Sunday
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Working towards a healthier community
Do you Suffer Discomfort from bull Callus or Corns bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot bull Verrucas or In-growing Toenails
Treatment in the comfort of your own home
For all your footcare requirements contact Madeleine on
01250 872005 Mobile 07904 382840
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MENSWEAR amp WOMENSWEAR GARMENT ALTERATION SERVICE
also CURTAIN MAKING SHORTENING
(Customer to provide own Fabric amp Trim)
~ Collection amp Delivery Service ~
Contact Mr Joe Chalmers ~ ALYTH ~
Tel 01828 634241
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H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565
All you need for Christmas Come and Browse our Large Selection of
GIFTS TOYS HOBBYCRAFT MODELS DOLLS HOUSES amp ACCESSORIES
CARDS CALENDARS WRAPPING PAPER GIFT BAGS MONEY WALLETS amp DIARIES
lsquoWishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Yearrsquo
COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY ADVICE SESSIONS
Members of the local communities now will have the opportunity to receive Fire Safety advice at their local Fire Station Advice can
be given on all aspects of Fire and Rescue activi-ties eg Home and Commercial fire safety One of our most effective tools we have in highlighting the danger of fire is by direct contact with the pub-lic those people who have unfortunately experi-enced fire in a home do not need convincing of the dangers however we have a real challenge in convincing the rest of the public that fires do not just happen to ldquoOther Peoplerdquo You will also have the opportunity to book a free ldquoHome Fire Risk Assessmentrdquo and have local Firefighters assess any dangers within your home Next Session is at
Alyth Fire Station 13th December 10am - 12noon
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Notice of Office Bearers and Committee Members after the Committee meeting in November 2007 Office-Bearers Chairperson Mr Michael Kay Tel Alyth 632252632690 e-mail michaelkay1tiscalicouk Vice-Chairperson Mrs Flo McNeil Tel Alyth 632986 Secretary Treasurer Mrs Nancy Kay Tel Alyth 632690 Committee Mr C Macdonald Mrs M McNicoll Mrs K Donaldson Mr G Jamieson Mrs J McGill
The Chairman and all Committee Members wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members businesses and business personal the editorial staff of The Alyth Voice and all their clientscustomers from the Alyth amp District area
DO YOU REMEMBER
Thanks to Jim Kermack for the newspaper cuttings of an Alyth train stuck in 9ft (yes feet) snow drifts
between Newtyle and Auchterhouse in 1947 Two hundred () men dug the train out of the drifts If you were one of the men or can add to the story
please contact the Voice
Ah those were the days
18
OPENING 5TH DECEMBER 2007
INDIAN BUFFET
6 STARTERS - 8 CURRIES + RICE DESSERT OR TEACOFFEE
Eat as much as you want - pound995 per person We also have a great range in our Arsquola Carte Menu
OPENING HOURS - Wed - Sun 500pm to 1000pm
Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth PH11 8BT For Reservations tel 01828 634153
ANOTHER VOICE Margaret McKenzie a member of the Alyth Voice team was
amazed to find ANOTHER VOICE on a recent trip to New York
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS Due to the increasing
demand for advertising space the deadline for new ads or
changing content is the 16th of each month Submission details on p2
Scottish Preserves Wish all our Customers a Merry
Christmas Why not visit our Christmas Gift Stall
on the ground floor of The Overgate Centre Dundee
from the 17th November till 24th December High Street Rattray Blairgowrie
01250 871186 wwwscottish-preservescouk
19
J amp M KAY Ladies amp Gents
Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street ALYTH Telephone 01828 632252
Nancy amp Michael wish all their clients neighbours and friends a very Merry Christmas and
a Prosperous and Happy New Year
Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie
Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems
Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful
Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a mem-ber of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345
or 07762 188418 (mobile)
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED
TRISHA WALTON
HOME VISITS 01828 640229
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome
COLIN amp CATHY FORD Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth
CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS
EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE MANICURE
by CREATIVE NAILS Late Nights Tues amp Thurs
BUSINESS AS USUAL Tel01828 632297
ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY BALKEERIE
BY GLAMIS FORFAR Telfax 01307 840431
Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy
products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton
Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse
Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson
lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage
Tel 01828 640201
CHEMISTRY TUITION
Requiring Standard Grade or Higher Grade tuition in Alyth or surrounding area
Currently in teaching practice with excellent record of pass rates
Contact Mr Shand on 07973 909 983 to discuss hourly rate
ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES NOW
MINCE PIES SHORTBREAD PAVLOVAS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
MERINGUES
TEL 01828 632426 wwwcakesbysallycouk
GLENSHEE POTTERY Glenshee by Blairgowrie PH10 7LP Tel 01250 882238 Mob 07796 590 778 E-mail glensheepotshotmailcouk
Looking for something different this Christmas
Then come and browse our extensive selection of pottery local crafts gifts
and decorations
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Closed from Christmas Eve until Easter 2008
Yoursquoll find a warm welcome at the Glenshee Pottery in the Glen
of the Fairies on the A93
ldquoA Pot is not just for Christmashelliprdquo
MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET 22 Commercial Street Alyth
Tel 01828 633143
Christmas Stock Now In Beautiful Jewellery in Murano Glass
Bulbs and Winter Bedding Boots Wellingtons Work Jackets lsquoWishing you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Yearrsquo
RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER
59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097
Open Tues - Sat
lsquoA Merry Christmas and a Happy amp Prosperous New Year to all our
Customersrsquo
Gift Vouchers Available
ALYTH ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Spring 2008 Evening Classes
MONDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
4th amp 11th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
25th February amp 3rd March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 10th amp 17th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 28th January (excl 18th Feb) ~~~
DRU YOGA For all ages and abilities Get in tune with your body through postures breathing exercises relaxation and meditation Bring blanket a bottle of water and wear
loose clothing
Tutor Aileen Brown Alyth Town Hall Fee pound28pound25
10 classes from 21st January 730-9pm ~~~
WEDNESDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
6th amp 13th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
27th February amp 5th March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 12th amp 19th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 6th February
Golf classes may be divided into beginners and improvers if this is suitable to students Please indicate if you are a beginner
Golf classes please bring 678 iron and wear trainers or flat soled shoes
~~~ Enrolment forms can be obtained in Alyth Post Office
and many local shops Completed forms including payment should be returned
ASAP as numbers are limited in some classes ~~~
Further information available from Pam Drysdale on Tel 01250 873641
20 Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyrightcopyalythvoice 2007
Public Notices
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB
November Draw pound50 - No 125 Ricky Don pound30 - No 158 Mrs A Fleming pound20 - No 18 Mrs A Smith
COFFEE MORNING CANCELLATION
Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret to inform that the Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital League of Friends Coffee Morning arranged
for Saturday 15th December is now cancelled Anne Rhind
Alyth Badminton Club is a small group of people who like a bit of
exercise during the long winter evenings Interested in playing Then why not come along to
Airlie Street Hall We meet every Tuesday 730-930pm
Open to persons over the age of 18 - any standard welcome - come and give it a try
ALYTH BOWLING CLUB would like to thank everyone for the successful
coffee morning on Saturday 10th November We raised pound89855 thank you all very much
We have a STOVIE DANCE on
Friday 7th December 8pm-Midnight dancing to Steven Carcary
All members and friends welcome Isobel Fotheringham
ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY Listen out for us as we will be out and
about Carol Singing on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th December (Evenings)
Glenda Kean Committee Member
3rd Alyth Brownies COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 1st December 10am-12noon
Donations to the usual stalls gratefully received
CAN YOU HELP Can you help to shed any light on the donation of
the rose bushes many years ago along the Alyth Burn beside Pitnacree Street
Marguerite McKenzie Tel 01828 632749
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Race Night Thank you to everybody who took part and very
special thanks to individuals and businesses who sponsored races donated prizes and helped make
this an enjoyable evening Almost pound300 was raised on the night
Craft Fair Our very grateful thanks to all the crafters who
donated an amazing pound170 to Alyth Christmas Lights after their successful Craft Fair in Alyth Town Hall
At this time of year everyone can see what we do with the money that is raised and we are always amazed by the huge support that we enjoy in the
community Our fund raising events are always well attended and we appreciate what everybody does
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to ONE and ALL
Saturday 8th December COFFEE MORNING 10am
Hamper Raffle Cake amp Candy
Alyth Primary School Design-a-Light Entries Display
Alyth amp District Pipe Band COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 22 December 2007 Airlie Street Hall Alyth
10am - 12 noon Usual Stalls
Any donations baking or help will be gratefully appreciated
Jackie Macintyre Tel 01828 633369
WANTED
Either a knitting machine that is in good order but no longer in use - am willing to pay a nominal amount for it maybe loan it OR is there someone with an above machine that could use it to knit up basic sweaters REASON I am now in possession of a beautiful selec-tion of cones of wool and wish to either put them to good use myself (in my Spare time) or find someone who can help me
PS this is to help Alyth knitting for Charity either lo-cally or in Africa This has been a well supported cause Thank you
Please can someone help me in this Susan Dawson 01828 633239 or e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom
WANTED Cleaning help wanted near Alyth own transport
required Hours amp wages by arrangement
GardenerHandyman wanted for full time work near Alyth Experience not necessary but preferred
Accommodation may be available with possible work for partner
Please telephone 07721 509 034 for further details
Alyth Parish Church Country Dance Group Thursdays 730 - 930pm
We finish the autumn season with our Christmas Party dancing to Ian Cruickshanks Band All members and their guests are welcome
Classes begin again January A good way to keep warm on cold winter evenings Come and join us keep fit and learn something new Call Anne on
01828 632971 or Moira on 01828 632770
January 10th 17th 24th 31st February 7th 14th 21st 28th
All in Airlie Street Hall
(21st Feb inc live music with Muriel amp Jim Boal)
ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street - 730pm
~~~ 4th December Evelyn Hood
lsquoScottish Traditions of Dancersquo - Illustrated ~~~
15th January 2008 Terry Isles lsquoIslands on the Edgersquo - Illustrated
~~~ 29th January 2008 Andrew Thorpe
lsquoThe North Sea Bird Clubrsquo 25 Years of Offshore Recording - Illustrated
~~~ 12th February 2008 AGM followed by
Professor John M Mackenzie lsquoWilliam Lyon Mackenzie
A Famous Canadian from Alythrsquo - Illustrated
WANTED CleanerHousekeeper 8 hours per week References Required Tel 07710 523 462
ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla
(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 have been compiled
into an album This album can now be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY
Alyth Parish Church
Sunday Service 11am (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service)
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Choir Practice Fridays 7pm
~~~ Celebrating Christmas
Sunday 23rd December 11am Morning Worship
includes a traditional Nativity Play presented by the Sunday School
6pm A Festival of Nine Lessons amp Carols Come and hear the whole Advent Story told in
words and music and enjoy singing some traditional carols
Christmas Eve 6pm Reflective Service of Preparation
for Christmas Day If Christmas will be difficult for you this year but you do not want to miss it out entirely come and
spend a quiet time reflecting on the enduring meaning of Christrsquos birth
1130pm Traditional Watch Night Service taking us into the first moments of
Christmas Day
Christmas Day 11am Family Service of Celebration
Sunday 30th December 11am Informal Communion
Normal service times resume on 6th January 2008 ~~~
Eye-catching green or purple Christmas cards showing our very own Nativity family are now
available for sale in the Hall of Friendship each Sunday as are Notelets showing the church
resplendent in springtime All pound2 per pack (8 cards amp envelopes)
~~~ GUILD
The Guild meets on Thursday 6th December at 7pm in the Airlie Street Hall Our Speaker is Alyth Community Policeman PC Mark Stewart All are welcome There is no meeting in January
wwwalythparishchurchorguk
2
Scout Hut Cairnleith Street
Useful Telephone Numbers
Airlie Street Hall (contact-Fiona Dorchester) - 01828 632455 Blairgowrie Police Station - 01250 872222
Perth Police Station - 01738 621141 Hydro-Electric Emergencies - 0800 300999
Scottish Gas Emergencies - 0800 111999 Scottish Water - 0845 6008 855
Alyth Post Office - 01828 632301 Alyth Health Centre - 01828 632317
Alyth Primary School - 01828 632462 Blairgowrie High School - 01250 873445
Alyth Environmental Group - 01828 632907 NHS 24mdashnew 24 hour health service - 08454 24 24 24
Anti-social Behaviour Team - 01738 476173 If you offer an emergency or breakdown service send the Voice your name and number
Alyth Voice Team Paul Ramsay 01828 632992 Editor paulramsaybamffdemoncouk Irene Robertson 01828 633045 CompositorSecretary alythvoicealythvoicecouk Margaret Stanford 01828 633083 Advertising advertisingalythvoicecouk Paul amp Barbara Prettyman 01828 633725 Distribution Margaret MacKenzie Marjory Macpherson Advertising Michael Kay 01828 632252632690 Treasurer michaelkay1tiscalicouk Derek Todd Webmaster dhtoddtiscalicouk
ARTICLEADVERT SUBMISSION to the Voice In order to avoid disappointment please ensure that articlesads for publication are
submitted before the 21st day (16th for ads) of each month Note The views expressed 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
~~ Dates for Your Diary ~~ DEC Due to the advance notice of these dates please check for changes 1st Coffee Morning - Airlie Street Hall 3rd Alyth Brownies 1st815 Charity Shop - Commercial Street Alyth Playgroup 4th Evelyn Hood - Ogilvy Rooms Alyth Literary Society 6th PC Mark Stewart - Airlie Street Hall Alyth Parish Guild 7th Stovie Dance Bowling Club Alyth Bowling Club 8th Coffee Morning - Airlie Street Hall Alyth Christmas Lights 9th Christmas Carol Concert Glenisla ParCh Alyth Choral Union 13th Fire Safety Advice - Alyth Fire Station Tayside Fire and Rescue 16th Christmas Carol Concert Alyth Parish Ch Alyth Choral Union 22nd Coffee Morning - Airlie Street Hall Alyth amp District Pipe Band 22nd Book Fest Scout Hut Cairnleith Street Alyth Scout Group 23rd Nativity Play (am) Lessons amp Carols (pm) Alyth Parish Church 23rd Book Fest Scout Hut Cairnleith Street Alyth Scout Group 24th Reflective Service amp Watch Night Service Alyth Parish Church 25th Christmas Day Family Service Alyth Parish Church 27th Book Fest Scout Hut Cairnleith Street Alyth Scout Group 29th Book Fest Scout Hut Cairnleith Street Alyth Scout Group 30th Book Fest Scout Hut Cairnleith Street Alyth Scout Group JAN 5th Book Fest Scout Hut Cairnleith Street Alyth Scout Group 6th Book Fest Scout Hut Cairnleith Street Alyth Scout Group 15th Terry Isles - Ogilvy Rooms Alyth Literary Society 29th Andrew Thorpe - Ogilvy Rooms Alyth Literary Society
- - - VOICE TEASER - - - What is the origin of the name Babylon Parks (on Bankhead Farm)
~~~ Answer to last monthrsquos Teaser ndash What is the origin of the name
The Admiral (a field at Jordanstone) The Admiral ndash field (OS 1204) at Jordanstone The tomb of Admiral John Knight (1710-1788) laird of Jordanstone is at its edge facing a modern road made to take the place of the old one which passed in front of the mansion A descendant writing from the Isle of Wight says ldquoHe hated Presbyterians and in accordance with his last direction was buried in the orchard behind Jordanstone Houserdquo The Knights came from Buckinghamshire about 1631 their first Scottish records being in Dundee They were a family of seamen one of them commanded a vessel in the Darien Expedition Admiral John Knight and his son who was also an Admiral were intimate at the courts of George II III IV and William IV The son commanded the Victory was naval instructor to William IV and is commemorated in Knight Island off the south of New Zealand
[Extract from Meiklersquos lsquoPlaces and Place-Names Round Alythrsquo 1925]
Saturday 22 Dec 2 ndash 4 pm Sunday 23 Dec 2 ndash 4 pm
Thursday 27 Dec 2 ndash 4 pm Saturday 29 Dec 2 ndash 4 pm
Sunday 30 Dec 2 ndash 4 pm Saturday 05 Jan 2 ndash 4 pm
Sunday 06 Jan 2 ndash 4 pm
Strathmore amp the Glens Rural Partnership wishes everyone a very Happy Christmas and Prosperous
New Year and thanks the people of Alyth for all their support during 2007
PO Box 6621 Blairgowrie PH12 8YF
wwwstrathmoreglensorg or
contact Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or
suestrathmoreglenssolcouk
Community Markets restart in March at the Coupar Angus Horse
Fair and Blairgowrie amp Rattray Easter Fair
STOP PRESS
THE ALYTH 2007 YOUNG CITIZEN OF THE YEAR is
Kyle Macintyre amp CITIZEN OF THE YEAR is
Irene Robertson
Please let us know if you have any second hand books
you could donate and either hand them into the Scout hut drop them off at Hoyness Chapel Street
Alyth or let us know and we can collect them
01828 633667 (Norman West)
01828 633962 (Ron Kirkpatrick)
Please come in amp browse our stock is constantly changing
3
Email scotye57clearnetnz Wellington
New Zealand Dear Alyth Voice I recently came upon the 1941 Home
Guard photo on your website in which my father Dave Scott appears You may be interested to know that he is now 97 in reasonable health and still living in what was our family home in Te Awamutu New Zealand When shown the photo he couldnt recall the occasion and poor sight prevented him recog-nising any of the others in the photo but when read the names the memories came flooding back Prior to the war my father along with his older brothers Will and Alec ran a small carrying company in Alyth called I think Scott Bros carrying general goods between there and Dundee During the war he joined the Royal Artillery and served in the UK France Holland and Germany with the 88th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery While stationed in London he met and mar-ried my mother and lived there after the war (my sister and I were born there) till in 1955 we emigrated to New Zealand My father hasnt returned to Scotland since moving here but kept in touch through his sister Lil Scott who I remember used to send us the Scottish papers (Our Wullie and The Broons) and Christmas parcels (Mars Bars Smarties etc) Lil who lived in Rattray died in May 1989 You may be interested in a couple of photos of my Dadrsquos which I have The first is a class photo taken at Alyth School undated but proba-bly 1921 or 22 The other is a group photo of dads Rover Scout troop taken in either the YMCA Hall or the Town Hall in 1928 or 29 He is able to name a fair few who appear in the photos I also have a Members Profile of my father which appeared this year in the Te Awa-mutu RSA (Returned Servicemens Ass) maga-zine and a photo taken at a Te Awamutu may-oral reception in which he has pride of place With the help of a younger person (daughter) I should be able to get these to you without too much trouble and having to resort to the post I am in regular contact with my father over the phone (I live in Wellington over 300 miles away) so I know he would be open to a chat with any-one from Alyth who was kind enough to enquire about life there before the war He still has a sound mind and a keen wit His telephone num-ber is (00 64) 871-6479 NZ is 12 hrs ahead
Regards Russell Scott
Dave Scottrsquos Mayoral Reception photo and member profile will be published in a future Voice edition If you can add to the names on the school or scout photos please contact the Voice
ALYTH PRIMARY SCHOOL 1921-22 Back L-R Mabel (Teacher) Will Mands
3rd Row L-R Violet Reid Dave Scott Colin McPherson Tommy Todd 2nd Row L-R Daisy Harper Murison
Front L-R Jocky Brown Murison Stuart Reid
ALYTH ROVER SCOUTS 1928-29 Back L-R Will Grieve Willie Chapman (Instructor)
Middle L-R Bob Shaw Dave Scott Tripney Tripney Tommy Todd Front L-R Dave Orchison Ian Kydd Allan Kydd Dave Dear Will Orchison Will Shaw
ALYTH CHORAL UNION (Musical Director James Robertson)
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS Glenisla Parish Church on SUNDAY 9TH DECEMBER - 3pm
Alyth Parish Church on SUNDAY 16TH DECEMBER - 7pm
with Perthshire Brass amp Alyth Primary School Junior Choir Tickets at door pound5 amp pound1 primary school children
ALYTH CHORAL UNION Sunday December 9th is the date of the first Christmas Concert to be given by Alyth Choral Union this session This takes place in Glenisla Church at 3pm when the choir will be presenting their carols and parts of Bachrsquos Christmas Oratorio Joining the members this year will be a Junior Choir from Alyth Primary School On Sunday 16th December the same Junior Choir and Perthshire Brass will again join the Choral members for the Annual Christmas Concert in Alyth Parish Church at 7pm This is a very popular event in the Community Calendar and the Choral members look forward to welcoming their many supporters and friends Refreshments will be served at the close of the performance Tickets pound500 and pound100 for Primary School children are available at the door or on 01828 632656 or 632390 On behalf of ACU may I wish our patrons sponsors friends and supporters a very Happy Festive Season Janey MacFarlane
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ALYTH POST OFFICE GALLERY
Airlie Street Tel 01828 632301
ON DISPLAY Works in oils watercolours etchings and
sketches Prices range from pound2495 to pound395 Come in for a browse and a chat
GREETINGS CARDS New issues of National Geographic Medici and
Scottish National Trust cards now available Also a wonderful new classic series of event cards
ensemble and Wordsworth greetings cards
FURNITURE STORE Perth Street Blairgowrie
(Adjoining Shell Garage)
Beds Divans from pound69 Pine Frames pound55 Metal Frames pound35
Mattresses Single from pound39 Double from pound59 Also 34 Kingsize amp 6ft
Wardrobes from pound169 Chest of Drawers from pound75 Bedsides from pound39
Suites from pound395 Dining Sets from pound99 Sideboards pound105
All Waxed Pine at Rock Bottom Prices
Tel 01250 876888 Open Monday to Saturday
JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for North Tayside is here to help you
You can contact John at 35 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DL Tel 01250 876576 Fax 01250 876991
email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk
Alyth Pet ShopAlyth Pet Shop 17 Airlie St Alyth Tel 01828 633555
OPEN Mon Tues Thurs Fri - 9am to 430pm Sat - 9am to 5pm Wed - 9am to 1pm
Large Selection of Tropical Fish Fish Tanks with Cabinets
peanuts seed fat balls suet blocks Tinned Foods for Dogs and Cats
Pet Accessories
lsquoA Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to all Our Customersrsquo from Jim Meg and May
ALYTH ARTS amp FRAMING
4 Mill Street Alyth Tel 01828 633 477
E alythartsandframinggooglemailcom
OPEN Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday amp Saturday
10AM - 5PM
lsquoA MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR
CUSTOMERSrsquo
A - PIC ALYTH
Pattern Imprinted Concrete
NEW LOCAL BUSINESS STARTING SPRING 2008
This is a high quality low maintainence alternative to any type of paving
There are a variety of patterns and colours to choose from to suit your own
design requirements For more information contact
Barry McLean on 07738181237 or see future issues of the Alyth Voice
SCOUT REPORT I SUPPOSE it is only an apt situation that we found ourselves in We are taking a party of Scouts to the Water Activities Centre at Lochgoilhead in June 08 where they not only have an abundance of equipment but also the qualified staff to instruct the Scouts in the craft of a life on the ocean wave These centres are now about the only place that most Leaders can give Scouts this opportunity under our Water Safety rules But it doesnrsquot come cheap and following our usual criteria Norman West decided that we would fund raise to open the camp to a wider field And thus we found ourselves using water to fund raise to do water activities This took the form of a car wash at the Fire Station which was arranged for us by Scott Macdonald who has been brought up in the faith of the Alyth Scouts ndash if itrsquos free we will have double portions Despite previous attempts at keeping scrap merchants in busi-ness we had no major injuries as long as we discount the customers who were just a tad slow in leaving their vehicles They should have no fear water stops after it reaches the skin We raised an amazing pound277 and I would like to illuminate a few points to the Scouts on this amazing total If you divide pound277 by the pound2 we were charging we must have washedhellip 138frac12 carshellip which we didnrsquot We had a lot of very generous customers who dug deeply just to help us Did you notice that a lot of the cars that arrived were absolutely spotless before we started They didnrsquot really need washed but their owners wanted to support us And some of the other vehicles hadnrsquot seen a hose since Noah was a boy But they brought them along for the challenge and we were generously rewarded All the drivers were smiling at you as we carried out our business and the laughter that you heard from the brave souls that ventured forth from the comparative safety of their vehicles was genuine enthusiasm for your efforts In short guys our local community will turn out in great numbers as long as you are prepared to do something your-self So stick in with your Scouting play your part in the community and you will reap the benefit but sit back and wait for ldquosomebodyrdquo to do everything for you and you will wait for a very long time At our Annual General Meeting it was recorded that we had received compliments on the good turnout and behaviour of the Cubs and Scouts at Remembrance Sunday I only hope they didnrsquot trip over their guide dog on the way out It was a day for full uniform and many of the Cubs and Scouts donned the kilt for the occasion One Scout caught my eye as we walked down to the War Memorial as he was walking rather unusually with both his hands in his sporran to keep them warm ldquoArsquove only got wan pocketrdquo The AGM showed that we have a healthy group but we are short of Leaders for most of the Sections and cer-tain projects are being curtailed due to lack of personnel The message to anyone with a kindred spirit is ldquoGonnie gies a handrdquo The most important asset a Scout Group has is the adult support it receives and more could be done given greater resources On behalf of all the Beavers Scouts may I wish Heather and Claire a Merry Christmas from the Cubs ndash Yuletide Felicitations to Kath Fiona Graham Ben and Martin the Scouts pass on good wishes to Yule Barry and Norman and the Explorers wish all the best to Gina and Damien And from the entire Scout Group our thanks and best wishes to all in our community who have given so much help and support Ron Kirkpatrick
Jingle Bells By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial St
Jingle bells Jingle bells merriest of sounds
here he comes orsquoer the lums ndash Santarsquos on his rounds O
Jingle bells Jingle bells
happiest of days Rudolf comes with his chums
pulling Santarsquos Sleigh
As children dance and sing what will dear Santa bring
His bells go ding-a-ling as merrily they swing
Though young ones kneel and pray
their thoughts are far away in Fairyland with magic wand ndash Hurrah for Christmas Day O
Jingle bells Jingle bells
Jingle all the wayhellip lsquobut donrsquot forget our sinful debthellip or Who came down to payrsquo O
Jingle bells Jingle bells
celebrate this way Share your fun lsquowith Godrsquos Sonrsquo
on this lsquoHisrsquo Special Day O Peace and funrsquos for Everyone each Glorious Christmas Day
Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA
Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609
Everything for that winter warmth from coal logs burning peat and kindling
Large selection of Fire Guards Companion Stands and Coal Scuttles
Open Monday to Friday 830am - 530pm Saturday 9am - 5pm
5
THE ORGANIC HUT
South West Fullarton Meigle
Tel - 01828 640391
Wednesday 1pmmdash6pm Friday 1pmmdash6pm Saturday 10ammdash5pm
Half mile south of Meigle on Dundee
Road Follow signs
Visit us for a wide range of organic fruit and vegetables Other organic goods include eggs various teas
oatmeal and chocolate We also stock Ecover products soaps and
recycled paper goods
Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL (Old Council Chambers) on 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM
OR CONTACT BY Tel SNP OFF 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304 PampK Council Tel 01738 475018 Email imillerpkcgovuk
Airlie Computers Simon Bogle
FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Networking New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01828 632244 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday
Cakes for all Occasions Luxury Hand-made Favours for Weddings Christenings etc Catering Service Available Helium Balloons Banners etc Hand-made Soaps Bath
Products amp Gift Baskets Party Plan on request
Orders now being taken for Xmas for Cakes and Gift Baskets
And if you donrsquot fancy a Xmas cake how about a Clootie Dumpling
Contact Victoria on 01828 634118 07759 142283
bigwic3aolcom
GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp
THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH
Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom
Lounge available for meetings
FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five
Glenfernate Fresh Meats Enochdhu Blairgowrie PH10 7PL
Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780
E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom
Beef Lamb amp Venison
Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door
Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full
LAMB PACK pound3450 Leg of Lamb approx 15kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 450g Diced Shoulder 4 Dble loin chops 4 Leg Steaks 4 Noisettes 1 Pack Lamb Burgers (quarter pounders)
BEEF PACK pound3950 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)
BBQ PACK pound2850 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers
1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg
1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4
Venison Pack pound3250 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)
Plus free delivery in the local area
We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top
lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo
ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND Remembrance Sunday [above photo by DH Todd] Following a service in Alyth Parish Church Alyth and District Pipe Band were honoured to lead the Remembrance Day Parade through the town to the War Memorial Breast Cancer Research [right] Junior members of Alyth and District Pipe Band recently supported their colleague Andrew Baillie a pupil at Perth Grammar School by busking in Perth High Street to raise money for charity They raised pound43810 for Breast Cancer Research as part of an awareness campaign run by the school The photograph shows Andrew in the centre with pipers Graeme Thomson Kyle Macintyre and Kerri Thomson and drummers Jordan and Ryan Urquhart
6
MUIR DRIVING SCHOOL
Dave Muir DSA Approved Driving Instructor
Pass Plus Registered
Tel 01250 870725 Mob 07732 531767
Gift Vouchers Available
CLASSIC RESTORATIONS
Let us make your day extra special with our unique collection of classic Rolls Royce Silver
Cloud Bentley Mk V1 amp Jaguar Mk 1X
Pitnacree St Alyth
Wedding Hire
Tel01828 633293
Driving Made easy
Contact Colin Sidley Home 01828 633 017 Mobile 07751072408 Text lsquoPRICErsquo to my mobile number for information Email colinsidleyvirginnet
Lessons available by the hour or in block bookings
Pass Plus Registered Member of the Driving Instructors Association
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
4WD Specialist Cars amp Light Goods Vehicles Servicing and Repairs Bike amp Car MOT Testing Tyres amp Exhausts Bike amp Car Oils
Charles A Davidson
Blacksmith Welder and Fabricator
Gates and Rails made erected and repaired All fabrication and farm work undertaken
Tel 01828 632948 Mobile 07957-766546
IampD Insurance Services
We have secured special rates for All PH DD and KY postcodes
Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car
Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday
Let us arrange your travel insurance
Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street
Alyth 01828 633000
Email IandDinsuranceaolcom
DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward
SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM
OR CONTACT ON Mobile no 07786674776 or P amp K Council on 01738 475 034 or at home on 01828 632 284 or by email at dmelloypkcgovuk
Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
SEVEN MONTHS INhellip I can hardly believe that it is almost seven months since the May elections when I was elected to serve on Perth amp Kinross Council as one of your councillors During this time I have had many messages of support from so many people I would like to say thank you once again for your trust and support As I think back these past few months and reflect I have lost count of the many meetings I have attended the many coffee mornings and craft fairs amp community coun-cils I have visited The junction at the Halfway House on the AlythBlairgowrie roadArdler road junction is still one of my priorities and I continue to monitor its progress I hope to be able to report some time in the New Year once investigations have been completed that work will commence as soon as possible to make this junction safer for everybody The Drumderg windfarm has been an on going problem regarding the amount of traffic generated due to the ce-ment lorries going up and down to the site On cement pour days some 120 lorries in total My colleague Council-lor Caroline Shiers from the neighbouring Blairgowrie amp the Glens ward amp myself secured a meeting with Douglas Kent amp Willie Mahoney from the roads department local Police Inspector Paddy Buckley-Jones and representatives from Southern Energy amp Raynesway Construction to discuss complaints from constituents regarding the lorries travelling in convoy and also the speed of some drivers The meeting was very proactive with Southern Energy amp Raynesway Construction putting added signage on the Den road to advise residents of the days when to expect extra lorry movements and giving drivers going to the windfarm extra instructions in regard to convoys amp speed Following my request for a meeting with an officer from Parks amp Open Spaces in Environmental Services regard-ing the sorry state of Alyth cemetery I am pleased to say the large unsightly tree stump which was a haven for rabbit warrens has now been removed the undergrowth round the walls hiding gravestones are to be cut back amp the sunken lairs are all to be repaired during au-tumnwinter works I am also mounting a campaign which has concerned me for some time to have cyclists light up these dark nights how any parent can allow their child out on a bike without ensuring that they have lights that are working is beyond me adults are just as bad No motorist wants to collide with a cyclist so light up and be safe wear bright clothing PLEASE This is the first year for many years that I have not attended the Armistice Day Service at the church followed by the service at the war memorial Councillor Ian Miller amp I have agreed to share the duties on alternative years Ian attended this year and I will attend next year I attended the services at the war memorial in Coupar Angus Abbey and also the First World War fallen from Coupar Angus School in the morning where I laid the council wreaths In the afternoon I was at the Scone me-morial The work of a councillor is certainly varied and as busy as you wish it to be I continue to be available to every one no matter who you are or what party you support Since being elected I have been inundated with re-quests for assistance and advice and I am only too pleased to help Many of you stop me in the street some give me a telephone call either here in Alyth or in Perth Some email me others come to my surgery on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Town hall Which ever way I continue to listen amp hopefully help Thank you all once again for all your good wishes My wife Libby amp I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a very healthy amp prosperous New Year
Councillor Dennis Melloy
7
Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre Winter Opening Hours Tues ndash Sat 10 ndash 3pm
Pop in to the TIC for information on Whatrsquos On and Whatrsquos Open over the winter months and browse over our large selection of gifts to suit every pocket We have a new range of Arran Aromatics
Toiletries which has been exclusively created for VisitScotland Tourist Information Centres We also have a lovely range of Salmon and Shortbread china also exclusive to
VisitScotland We have lots of new lines in since our refurbishment in April Bring this voucher with you and claim 10 off any purchase
(excluding stamps and sale items)
Memory Lane
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS CARDS amp CALENDARS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD (two doors along from the church )
and also at THE POST OFFICE
where Bus Pass Passport amp ID photos will be taken on Saturdays 10am - 11am
(unless otherwise stated) ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp calendars will go to Wisecraft the mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
TEL 01828 633961 E-mail malcolm219btinternetcom
wwwfrogpublicationscouk
LOCHSIDE LODGE amp ROUNDHOUSE RESTAURANT
Lintrathen near Kirriemuir
CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU for tables of 6 or more -
Book Now for Lunch or Dinner from Wed 5th Dec - Fr 21st Dec Lunch pound1650 or Dinner pound2200
HOGMANAY DINNER amp CELIDH Some tables still available
We are open for Lunch amp Dinner from Tuesday to Staurday
Why not try our New Midweek Supper Menu in the Steading Bar
Main Courses from pound850 RESERVATIONS ADVISED
AVAILABLE FROM TUESDAY - FRIDAY
For further information or reservations please contact 01575 560340 or e-mail to
enquirieslochsidelodgecom
The Ardler Tavern Village Pub
Newly Refurbished
Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat
Enjoy our open log fire in the newly refurbished ARDLER TAVERN Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm
Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day
Tel 01828 640340
STRIDE FOR LIFE WEDNESDAY WALKS Blairgowrie and District Next Steps have now taken full management responsibility for running the successful Wednesday Stride for Life Walks All the walk leaders have been members of BaDNS already and the programme will now continue as in previous years The major difference now will be that instead of closing down during school holiday periods additional walks will be provided during such times This is a programme run by volunteers from the Blairgowrie and District Next Steps walking group (wwwbadnsorg) assisted by Strathmore and the Glens Rural Partnership (wwwstrathmoreglensorg) - a partnership approach to promote walking in our area There will be at least two walks per session One suitable for those who prefer a slow pace which will cover less distance and another which will cater for a medium andor fast pace covering a greater distance Walkers should meet at Blairgowrie Town Hall on Wednesdays at 915 am as before
DATE WALK TIME (approx) BUS 5 Dec Forfar Loch 2 - 25 hours Yes 12 Dec Woodhead Farm 2 - 25 hours Minibus 19 Dec Drimmie 15 hours and PARTY Yes
All times are approximate and will depend on weather ground conditions and speed of walking and do not include an allowance for the bus journey Please note that there is no guarantee of a bus place unless pre-booked All of these events are open to all however those coming for the first time are required to complete a registration form and brief health questionnaire If in any doubt about your fitness for a walk please consult your GP or other medical advisor or give Liz White (Health Visitor) a call on 01250 876668 Whilst most of the walk leaders are appropriately qualified outdoor first aiders this is not a substitute for qualified medical advice from a health practi-tioner Unfortunately in accordance with normal practice all children and vulnerable adults must always be accompanied by an adult carer Further information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 Perth and Kinross Leisure run an alternative starter health walk programme from Rattray Hall every other week
Sue Cole BadnsStrathmore amp the Glens Tel 01828 640763
ALYTH SCHOOL 1950rsquos Submitted by the late Ada Robertsonrsquos husband John Stewart from Crossgates Fife Ada is 3rd from the
right in the middle row If you can add names to the other pupils please contact the Voice
8
APPLICATIONS TO THE DRUMDERG WIND FARM COMMUNITY
BENEFIT FUND
ALTHOUGH final details were not available at the time of going to press it is expected that application forms and guidelines for groups and organisations that wish to apply for a grant from the Fund will be available in December The Advisory Panel representing the communities which will bene-fit from the Fund has begun meeting with staff from the Scottish Community Foundation to discuss funding priorities and fix arrange-ments for launching the fund The Panel will meet again in the New Year to consider the first applications Check the Scottish Community Foundation website wwwscottishcforg for updates
Nick Addington
LICENSED GROCER
bull DVD Hire bull Lotto Outlet bull Shoe Repair bull bull Irvinersquos Butcher Meat bull Photocopier bull
bull Mobile Top-up bull Laundry bull
FREE HOME DELIVERY
OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday
Tel No 01828 632306
73-75 Airlie St Alyth
Left to right Lynn Carole Marie Shirley Madge Lilian Margaret Carolanne Rebecca and Alison
Festive Opening Times
Christmas Eve - 8am to 10pm
Christmas Day - 10am to 2pm
Boxing Day - 9am to 6pm
27th Dec to 30th Dec Business as Usual
New Yearrsquos Eve - 8am to 10pm
New Yearrsquos Day - 10am to 2pm
2nd Jan 2008 - 9am to 6pm
Wishing everyone in Alyth a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at
Costcutters your local family-run convenience store
BADGERS AND WATER RAILS
SOME years ago one summerrsquos evening Anna Edward was walking her dog up the road to Bamff when a badger crossed the road in front of her She watched it as it climbed the bank and disappeared into the wood It was the first time she had seen a badger and she was thrilled The badger is the largest member of the otter family to live in the British Isles and is a great favourite with people in general as the success of badger watching enterprises shows We are fascinated by this animal with its white striped face which inhabits setts that may have been lived in for generations even centuries by its ancestors There is a wonderful sense of benign wild nature about Brock the badger whose diet consists mainly of earthworms and other inverte-brates as well as brambles and roots And yet there has been a long history of persecution of badgers in the United Kingdom which still takes place despite the laws that have been enacted to protect them (The Protection of Badgers Act 1992 and the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004) There are still people who like to bait badgers with dogs for sport There is the per-ception that they prey on game birds and other allegations most of which turn out to be untrue though it is the case that they annoy humans sometimes by undermining buildings In recent years they have aroused the hostility of farmers especially in the South-West of England who fear that badgers are responsible for infecting cattle with tuberculosis The truth is that cattle are the primary source of bovine tuberculosis and they infect other cattle with the disease but can also pass it on to badgers deer and wild boar These in their turn may pass TB back to the cattle that infected their species In the South-West of England farmersrsquo worries about bovine TB are wholly understandable because despite 100 compensation for the slaughter of cattle in a herd that becomes infected the loss of income may be enough to put a farmer out of business Fortunately the incidence of tuberculosis in cattle in Scotland is extremely low and in badgers negligible The real anxiety is that in-fected cattle may be imported from elsewhere so we must hope that the stringent regulations that surround livestock movements will pre-vent this Chris Potter told me that he had seen a water rail recently in the ditch that runs through the western beaver ponds To my delight I saw one too in the gathering dusk of a rainy evening I had done my tour of the enclosure at the time that the pheasants were still going up to roost and cursed as previously settled birds flew off their perches with cries of alarm I knew what it felt like to be a careless fox out for a prowl Turning for home and walking along the ditch I came to the new pond that the beavers have created in the last year or so There was a small swirl in the water by the far bank and I wondered if a water vole was about to appear No not a water vole but a brown bird materialized and then vanished into the rushes The water rail is one of those secretive inhabitants of marshes that avoid the human eye and are more often heard than seen Like woodcock their numbers increase in winter with the arrival of birds from the Continent Besides the young disperse at this time of year and the reedbeds of the Toy are a great centre for the birds Whatever the case it is very good news that water rails are back at Bamff even if only for the winter Who knows Perhaps some will stay and breed now that suitable habitat exists for them here Paul Ramsay
9
POLICE REPORT Mark Stewart CCO
Blair Police Station Tel 01250 872222 CRIMESTOPPERS Tel 0800 555 111
LIGHTEN UP THIS CHRISTMAS At this time of year we seek to give advice on home security and what you can do to prevent unwanted visitors Lighting is an area that you can address and is a relatively cheap improvement We can split this into two areas
Internal - Make it look like you are at home when you are out Remember most break-ins happen when a house or flat is empty They are also more likely to happen during the evening or at night Donrsquot leave curtains closed during the daytime Use time switches to turn on lights radios and other appliances when yoursquore out You can buy these from DIY shops But donrsquot use them if they will show a thief that youre out for example in ground floor rooms where the curtains have been left open Keep all valuable items out of sight External - Outside lighting Good lighting can put off or draw attention to a thief The most appropriate form of lighting to use is high-efficiency low-energy lighting controlled by a dusk-to-dawn switch so that it comes on only when itrsquos dark This provides a constant and uniform level of light It costs very little to run and helps to create a more reassuring environment Lights that come on if they sense move-ment can be annoying to neighbours and dangerous to passing traffic If you have these make sure they are directed downwards Fit lights out of easy reach - at a height of at least 25 metres (eight feet) I would like to finish with a few words of thanks on behalf of my colleagues and myself for the support given to the Police over the last year by the people living in Alyth and the surrounding areas Your invaluable assistance is greatly appreci-
ated to which we are most grateful By working together and playing our respective parts we can address the fear of crime and make the commu-nity you live in a safer place
Have a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year Constable Mark Stewart
THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION once again are sponsoring a window dressing competition for all businesses in Alyth to take part in It is intended that the judging will be held over the Festive Period hopefully
between the 7th and 14th of December by the Alyth Citizen of the Year 2007 and the Young Citizen of the Year 2007 The standard of exhibits over the last ten years has been excellent and it is hoped that this year the businesses will do their utmost to assist in helping to bring Christmas cheer to Alyth for the enjoyment of all Letrsquos make the Christmas Windows in Alyth the best in Perthshire if not Scot-land and also make the judgesrsquo task a really difficult undertaking It is hoped that all the Christmas windows will be on display by the 24th of November 2007 the day the Christmas Lights in Alyth are switched on The Christmas Window Com-petition Shield will be presented to the winner along with certificates for 1st 2nd amp 3rd place
Michael Kay ADBA Chairman
THE PROPERTY SHOP
A amp R ROBERTSON amp BLACK WS 11 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AH
Tel01828 632116 E-mail propertyrobertson-blackcouk
Webwwwrobertson-blackcouk
FREE VALUATIONS Itrsquos knowledge of your local patch that makes the difference
BLAIRGOWRIE PROPERTY SHOP IS OPEN 7 DAYS
Call Mel on 01828 632116
DRUMDERG ARTICS SPAN ALYTH
50 metres long
The first trial delivery artic to the Drumderg Wind Farm went through Alyth on 12th November and was captured on camera by Michael Kay The supersize artic spanned 50 metres (from Michaelrsquos Hairdressing Salon at No 13 Airlie
Street to almost Georsquos Bar) A large crowd of people enjoyed the autumn sunshine and lined Airlie Street the Square and Bamff Road to see the lorry gingerly negotiate the main thoroughfare Eagle-eyed townspeople will have noticed the fence has been removed from the SawmillKirk corner along with
a telegraph pole The delivery schedule is available on Tel 0800 294 4723 - if you happen to snap a great shot of the transporter coming through Alyth
please send it in to share with Voice readers near amp far
BBC RADIO SCOTLAND GIVES ALYTH A VOICE Award winning journalist and broadcaster Nancy Nicholson visited Alyth in November to gather opinions from the townsfolk over the Drumderg Wind Farm now that the project has begun A number of people were interviewed and the programme - ldquoGrassrootsrdquo - was due to be aired November 10th Listeners were disappointed to find a change in schedule at 630am The programme was on air however on Saturday 17th November at 630am and included interviews with some members of the public as well as Councillor Caroline Shiers Nick Addington of the Scottish Communities Foundation and Alan Young from Scottish amp Southern Energy The Voice are led to believe ldquothe other halfrdquo of the programme including local interviews will be aired at a later date It may be possible to listen to the first programme again online at httpwwwbbccoukradionoscriptshtmlradioaodscotland_aodshtmlscotlandgrassroots [see Jim Adamrsquos article on page 1213]
Should you wish to contact the Grassroots radio programme email grassrootsbbccouk or write to Grassroots
BBC Radio Scotland Beechgrove Terrace Aberdeen AB15 5ZT
CHRISTMAS RECESS Can I take this opportunity to wish all readers of the Alyth Voice a very Happy Christmas I hope that you enjoy the festive season and that the New Year celebrations are the beginning of a successful 2008 I would like to give my thanks to the Alyth Christmas Lights Committee and all the volunteers involved with organising the Christmas Lights I am certain that the Christmas lights in Alyth will be a spectacular sight For a small com-munity there is a wealth of goodwill and we are very lucky in this town that so many people are willing to get involved and give back to the town During this time of the year I am always reminded how festive and pictur-esque Alyth and Perthshire looks and I am glad that our community makes a special effort to celebrate Christmas and the festive season Please note that my office will be closed during Christmas Recess from the 24th December until Friday 4th January but I can still be contactable by email at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
Murdo Fraser MSP
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
10
ALYTH WRITERS GROUP THE Alyth Writers Group finish their fortnightly meetings in the Community Wing of Alyth Primary School on Thursday 13th December Sessions start at 1030am and last for a couple of hours Members bring examples of their work for discus-sion or seek advice on getting started in a free and easy atmosphere The objec-tive is to publish a booklet of their work Local history is of particular interest All welcome Tel 633287 for more details
ALYTH CRAFTS GROUP ALYTH Community Wing in St Andrews Street is now established as the regular fortnightly venue of Alyth Crafts Group The work undertaken and demonstrated includes Glass Engraving Painting (watercolours and other media) and any other crafthobby members and new members wish to bring along The Group finishes on Thursday December 13th All sessions are from 1030am to 1230pm Beginners and old hands are all welcome Ring 01828 633287 for more info
JAMMY PINEMARTINS DID ye ken that pine martins like tae gorge on jammy honey marmalade or peanut butter pieces Have you ever seen a live pine martin Well we hadnrsquot before our recent No-vember holiday near Kilfinnan in a comfy self-catering Glen lodge on the shores of Loch Lochy Each evening this pine martin family appeared quite unconcerned about us watching through the porch windae Made our holiday tae see them I can tell you Even non-stop cauld rain amp mist couldnae dampen our delight Another day we crossed the ldquonewrdquo Skye Bridge circled the roundabout twice and returned by Kintail Sisters tae eat again at the great Glen Rowan cafeacute at Invermoriston I ken theyrsquore spoilt but those twa dugs loved their burgers We nearly worked out the pound1 coin electric meter only being left in the dark once Optimistcally wersquoll return in the summer sunshine tae bask read or boldly walk withoot wellies How did we find out aboot this great place Theyrsquore long-time freeinds orsquo wi braw Alyth postie Booking details on request Josi F Top Orsquo Toon
Congratulations on your Graduation
Jane C Findlay Birchview Meigle Road Alyth
Batchelor of Arts in Child amp Youth Studies from Perth College in October 2007
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
BRIAN EASTON MEMORIAL IN Julyrsquos Voice we remembered local man Brian Easton who was killed in the Falklands Conflict aged 24 Senior Aircraftsman David Robertson 22 of Morn Street began a tour of duty in the Falklands in June and made a special journey to Stanley to place a memo-rial plaque on behalf of his uncle Garry Mitchell and Ian Oakley friends of Brianrsquos (see Septemberrsquos Voice) The above photo shows David installing the plaque next to the tree dedicated to Brian in the 1982 Memorial Wood The wood contains a tree for each service-person killed during the Falklands War and those killed in accidents since
REMEMBRANCE DAY in ALYTH
Above Jim MacFarlane bows in respect at the War Memorial on 11th November
THE RBLS wish to thank all who took part in both the Church Service and Remembrance Day parade on Sunday the 11th An incredible turn out demonstrating how the Town appreciates those relations friends and unknown warriors all heroes who gave their lives so that we may live as we do today Too many groups and individuals to single anyone out but your support which continues to this day is very highly valued Thank you RBLS Alyth Branch
11
Your Letters Donrsquot have access to emailAlyth Library is now offering FREE access to the Internet for SURFING the WEBsending EMAILS Visit the library for more details
Pat Parnham wishes everyone a
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year
Thank you all for your friendship and support
KNITTING FOR CHARITY TO all busy needles in Alyth ndash A huge thank you for your generosity Progress Already the first blanket is being made up this takes 88 squares and I have been given a beautiful selection of jumpers hats scarves baby clothes and sets of clothes to name but a few I have reprinted the pattern books-again Which is great as it brings more and more folk in to help Thank you If you wish to contact me tel 01828 633239 e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom Or as before any donations can be left at ldquoHobbiesrdquo or ldquoMegs Mini Marketrdquo Thank you Meg and Muriel Happy Christmas to you all and may 2008 be a good and healthy year for us all
Yours Susan Dawson
Alyth 11th November 2007
DEAR Alyth Voice I read with interest the two articles in the November voice about cycling without lights and in dark clothing I certainly agree that cyclists should make themselves clearly visible and should cycle safely I have seen many youngsters riding their bikes on both sides of the road and jump-ing on and off of the pavement This be-haviour does nothing to endear cyclists to motorists and gives responsible cyclists a bad name However there is another side to the coin My wife and I cycle extensively in the area We wear bright clothes cycle on the correct side of the road and take as much care as we can Unfortunately a number of drivers seem to have no regard for our safety They cheerfully overtake at sixty or seventy miles per hour giving us about two feet clearance Worst of all are the drivers of heavy articulated lorries and tractors with trailers They too often over-take with very little clearance and they seem to think we are stationary - as soon as their cab passes us they pull over to the left causing us to brake hard or end in the ditch We are usually cycling at twenty miles per hour or more and at the very least drivers should be sure that the REAR of their vehicle is past us before they pull in Contrast this with the way drivers ap-proach a horse and rider They inevitably slow to walking pace check carefully that they can see that the road ahead is clear and then pull over to the far right of the road to overtake We dont expect such extravagant care but please please be a little more thoughtful Finally I would like to thank the many careful motorists who dont overtake until they can see that the road ahead is clear and then give us a sensible clearance It makes such a difference Yours hopefully
Tony Preston
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Jessica Edward
Died 2nd December 2006
Therersquos a gift in life you cannot buy Itrsquos very rare and true
Itrsquos that special gift of friendship Like the one I had with you
Miss you every day
Effie
ALYTH IN BLOOM HAPPY Christmas everyone and Best wishes for the New Year from our committee Also can I say thank you to all who helped us in any way throughout the year ie coffee morning home baking raffles attending stallsetc Dona-tions printing and displaying posters thanks Evelyn for printing the certificates Thank you also to every-one for the appreciative remarks on our efforts to brighten up the town a bit And Jim we did enjoy your glowing comments in print on behalf of the Community Council Yours sincerely
Marguerite Mckenzie Chairperson
THANKS AFTER the sad passing and cremation service of my Uncle Len I wish to pass on thanks to everyone who attended the service and offer special thanks to the people who in the last few years of his life made things a little easier for him at home and made regular visits to hospital whether it be Perth royal Ninewells Dundee or Blairgowrie Cottage then latterly Northlands in Blairgowrie Elasaidh Mollison whose cooking and pastries often comforted him Alex and Eddie who looked in daily and did the weekly chicken run to Coupar An-gus in all weathers Stanley Sim for always a knock and a how are you keeping Len Dick Pennycook for the gardening and often the lift up when Len had fallen over in the house It must have been very comforting for him to know he had such very good neighbours Also thanks to the staff at Northlands Care facility in Blairgowrie Very Best Regards
Frank Robb
Email jpeoplecarshotmailcouk Fife Tel 01383 821359
DEAR Alyth Voice We were in Alyth on Monday 5th We were in Simrsquos hard-ware the butchers library and the church We also knocked on a few doors hoping to find someone who may have worked or known Margaret Ann Donaldson in 1966 at Bamff House There is one small detail she may have used the name ANNIE Donaldson as she did in 1967 in the electoral roll
Thanking you John Haggarty
THANKS I WOULD like to thank the following people for do-nating prizes to the Breakthrough Breast Cancer raffle recently held in the Alyth hotel Costcutters Lunans Spar Oscar The Losset Inn Burnside Inn Strathmore Golf Centre and the Alyth Hotel and a special thank you to Xhosa and Simon Howell for their kind donation Also many thanks to the all the people who purchased raffle ticketsmdasha total of pound310 was raised
Thanks again Irene Alyth Hotel
NOTE OF GRATITUDE I WOULD like to thank the personchild who found my
NEW glasses which I dropped in Losset Road on Thursday 15th November
On Saturday 17th I met and spoke to Bob Fisher in Losset Rd my parting words were Im off across the field for the third time to look for my glasses Imagine my delight when minutes later Bob called me over to
reunite me with my lost glasses made my day Many thanks again to Bob and to the thoughtful person who picked them up and left them on the
fenceBTs right It pays to talk Allan Fegen Losset Road
CHRISTIAN AID JUST to say ldquothank yourdquo for the great meeting we had Thanks to Nan White for arranging it Also thank you to the ladies who did the baking for the lovely tea we had
Everything as so nice Thank you Morag McArthur
ST NINIANrsquoS CHURCH TO all who attended our Coffee Morning on Saturday 20th October our most grateful thanks Once again
the Alyth Community has excelled itself Extra thanks to the ladies in the kitchen for the unseen work they
do We couldnrsquot function without them We had a grand total of pound716
Dorothy Oldham
JAMES TRIPNEY JOINERS
MOST folk will already have heard that the firm is closing down as from 31st December 2007
We would like to thank all our customers and friends for their valued support throughout the years
Loyal construction will be taking over the premises and we wish them success and hope you will
continue to support them Once again thank you all Ron amp Hamish Tripney
ENABLE THANK YOU
FRIENDS of Enable thank you all very sincerely for donating helping attending and supporting our
coffee morning on Saturday 17th November The amazing sum of pound1280 was raised and your
support is very much appreciated Annie Robertson
12
All joinery work undertaken
For more information contact Derek Fairweather on
07740 986 069
GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd
Kirriemuir
Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238
Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums
Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk
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TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035
All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected
Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping
FREE ESTIMATES
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______________________________________________________
PROMPT RELIABLE SERVICE WITH FREE QUOTATION
____________________________________________________
Tel 01828 632879 ______________________________________
SIMPLY THE BEST
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Renovations bull New Builds bull Extensions bull Decking bull Patios
Tiling bull Painting bull Plumbing bull Electrical
NO JOB TOO SMALL
For a free estimate call us NOW on 01828 634140
R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders
For Free Estimates
Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784
19 Tay Road Alyth Perthshire PH118EB
Stonework
Extensions Renovations
Harling Etc
G CLARK PLASTERING amp TILING
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Plastering Dry Lining
Ames taping Wet Dash
NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE QUOTES
TEL01828 633970 or 07821294678
ZAP TOOLS TOOL HIRE
89 Airlie Street Alyth
All kinds of gardening building decorating amp cleaning equipment
FOR HIRE amp SALE
Tel 01828 634174 Mob 07895 053838
ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL A LOT happened in 2007 Yet the year has flown by Way back in March we heard from Scottish and Southern Energy and the Scottish Commu-nity Foundation about the annual windfall which we will share with Mount Blair our neighbouring Commu-nity Council area I have tried to hasten the process without much success but at last we are talking about real money being available The latest is that the joint advisory group should be considering actual grants early in 2008 The next advisory group (full title the Drumderg Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Advisory Panel) meets on 20th November this year The only thing that is cast in stone is the pound64000 annual grant during the life of the Wind Farm This could be supplemented by another substantial sum based on how well the Wind Farm is doing Of course the amount is a grant to both Mount Blair and Alyth communities Hence the joint advisory panel drawn from both areas The panel when it meets on the 20th November will be considering the criteria and other details about grants deadlines how often we meet etc However I am anxious that the panel is also guided by some of the remarks at the 10th May meeting earlier this year ie the public meeting of representatives of the townrsquos voluntary groups They have also been taken up in the preliminary discussions of the advisory panel I am quite sure Mount Blair will be taking a long term view of how the money will be disbursed as well as the immediate financial cri-ses of some of their organisations and social amenities The Alyth representatives will also be taking this two pronged approach I will be pressing the Community Council to convene a Townrsquos meeting sometime in 2008 in order to form an Alyth Community Development Trust which would have as its main objective the forming of a programme to determine the long term needs and desires of the com-munity and how to satisfy those needs and desires Over the next 25 years it is expected that more than a million pounds could come to our community from the Drumderg Fund from the guaranteed amount plus the perform-ance determined supplement A Development Trust could use Drumderg funding as the basis for grants from other sources and aim for a substantial addition to Alythrsquos amenities eg a leisure centre with all facilities What do you think Write to the Voice or contact any Community Council member At the end of a 25 year period how do you visualise what your town will look like Still on the Drumderg theme I had a visit from Nancy Nicholson of the Radio Scotland Grassroots programme the other day She also talked to some other Alyth peo-ple and Nick Addington of the Scottish Community Foun-dation When she talked to me I became quickly con-vinced that the objective of the show was to depict a divided community She was going over all of the divisive factors that were bandied about before the Reporter came down on the side of approval for the Wind Farm No matter how hard she tried I refused to be drawn into a slanging match which would have opened old wounds that first drew blood during the 20032005 controversy over Drumderg That is history I am concerned about today and the future of Alyth A better future depends on the cooperation of our citizenry despite past differences I wasnrsquot surprised to receive a lsquophone call from the BBC in Aberdeen telling me that the programme had been pulled When I put it to them that they had not found enough controversy to suit their show they of course denied this The original half hour ldquoGrassrootsrdquo on Drum-derg had been abandoned However part of it was trans-mitted as an excerpt in another ldquoGrassrootsrdquo show on the weekend of 17th18th November Not having been notified of the date it was going out I missed the programme Thanks to Irene Robertson I just about managed to hear a tape of this six or seven minute piece When I say ldquojusthellip continued on page 13
13
WHY DONrsquoT YOU The Voice team are often asked why a particular story has NOT been covered in the Voice The answer is two-fold
1 The Voice team consists of volunteers not journalists Each member has a time-consuming task putting the Voice together each month as it is and there is little spare time to follow up events
2 The Voice is full and overflowing with existing articles and photos every month and it is rare when a space has to be filled
Why donrsquot you cover a story yourself or ask someone to write in for you
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP Everyone at Alyth Youth Partnership would like to
thank those who came to support our Bingo Tea on Nov 8th A special thanks goes out to all the volunteers and helpers who give up their time to support us on a regular
basis We appreciate all that you do folks
The Girls Group will commence on a Monday night from 630pm til 8pm at the Community Wing Alyth We will
confirm our programme in the local press shortly For further information contact 07936 788 117
MURRAY PENNYCOOK Est 1975
Plumbing amp Heating
Gas Oil Solid Fuel Central Heating Installations
Rhones Leadwork Drains
Free Estimates
Tel 01828 632 135 Mob 07850 733481
Meigle Road Alyth Blairgowrie PH11 8EX
Ash Chimney Systems
Call Simon on
01382 580245 or 07709-340575
Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash
a clean sweep guaranteed Pots Bird guards and Cowls fitted
Established 1980
Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved
Stewart MacDonald 8 Cambridge Street Alyth PH11 8AW
Telephone 01828 632 995
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
wwwhopeparkhousecouk Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Gavin R Jamieson BARONY VIEW GROUND
MAINTENANCE Hay Street
Alyth
Tel 07739 833595 E-mail baronyviewtiscalicouk
For all the usual garden services including fencing gravelling and paving
GUTTER CLEARING
FULL FENCING SERVICE
AVAILABLE Remember the strong winds last year Donrsquot get caught out this time round Have your fences and trees checked
now
Snow Clearing and Salting Service
A Merry Christmas to all my Customers
and Good Health for 2008
ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL contrsquod aboutrdquo the download recording was not of good quality I must say not Irenersquos fault The members of the public who were interviewed did not rise to Nancyrsquos leading questions but said the traffic was no
worse than expected Councillor Caroline Shiers spoke for her Glens constituents Nick Addington described the Drumderg Benefit Fund process Alan Young spoke up for Scottish amp Southern Energy Altogether not too bad for balance but poor old Nancy Nicholson was still trying to imply deep controversy splitting the townsfolk using emo-tive language in her commentary You may think that is sour grapes on my part They cut my interview altogether The good news however is that the programme pro-ducer has become interested in Alyth and promises to look at the prospect of another radio programme about our town Wouldnrsquot it be great were they or even better a television crew to turn up for our planned pre-gala concert and Gala Day itself The biggest and best parade ever is planned It will be a great show worthy of any radio or television programme Well I did ask for it I asked you to make our job difficult by submitting a large number of nominations for our Citi-zen and Young Citizen of the Year To date a record num-ber of nominations have been handed in Thank you very much indeed Elsewhere in the Voice there is a Stop Press announcement on who our Citizen and Young Citi-zen for 2007 will be They will know who they are by the time they read this but can I pass on the warmest con-gratulations of the Community Council to our two top citizens In closing may I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year No matter how busy you are Be Happy
Jim Adam Chairman
Alyth Country Cabs Taxi AirportStation Transfers Contract Hire Corporate Hire
6 seater
01828 63 41 99 07732 919 281
14
The ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR
NEW TEL 01828 634165
Telephone Orders Welcome
New Opening Hours
Monday 5pm mdash 9pm Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday 5pm mdash 9pm Thursday 5pm mdash 9pm Friday 5pm mdash 9pm Saturday 5pm mdash 9pm Sunday CLOSED
Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502
Open 7 days serving LUNCHES SNACKS
EVENING MEALS
BEER GARDEN
Food served all day Sunday Children welcome
Function catered for
The Glenisla Hotel
The Inn in the Glen Kirkton of Glenisla
Come and enjoy our delicious lunches and dinners served in our lovely Country Hotel
Available Tuesday to Sunday Lunch 12pm to 2pm Dinner 6pm to 9pm
Bookings now being taken for Christmas and New Year Functions - 3 Course Meals from
pound1595 Booking Essential
Tel No 01575 582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom
Lands of Loyal Hotel Loyal Road Alyth PH11 8JQ
Festive Menu available throughout December
Enjoy a festive meal in our highly acclaimed restaurant and relax after-
wards in the comfortable surroundings of the oak-panelled grand hall
Lunch pound2495 Dinner pound2795
Booking Essential - For Reservations Call 01828 633151
Light Lunches restart 3rd January
PEEL FARM LINTRATHEN
01575 560718
COFFEE SHOP + COURTYARD GIFT BARN
Open Daily 1000am - 430pm until 21st December
Exhibition of Pet Portraits by Madeleine Fleming in Courtyard
Gallery till close Comissions Undertaken
Re-opens weekends from 2nd Feb 2008
Christmas Greetings from
Will Mackay Muirton Care Home Blairgowrie amp Lily Mackay 7 High Street Alyth
Will amp Lily wish all their friends amp neighbours
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS amp A GOOD NEW YEAR and thank them for all their kindness
over the past year God Bless You All
PLOUGHING MATCHES
Above Alythrsquos Chic Nicoll assisted the late Rab Grantrsquos grandson Robert at Blairgowrie Ploughing Match on
1st November Right New Alythrsquos Doug McNicoll competes in
Alyth Ploughing Match on 25th October
Photo
s by D
M Ph
il-
MILL STREET ALYTH BLAIRGOWRIE PH11 8BJ
TEL (01828) 633356
Plan your Holiday entertainment with us
1st a 50rsquos 60rsquos Dance 22nd Dec Then next
Christmas Eve Party 24th Dec
Tickets pound5 ea Available in advance only from The Burnside Inn
Limited number of tickets available Each ticket Good only for single event
We reserve the right to refuse admission wwwtheburnsideinncom
15
START YOUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT THE ALYTH HOTEL
Have your Christmas day lunch and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere in
our restaurant We also have available a Pre-Christmas menu for all
your festive celebrations
Bookings now being taken for the beginning of December
The Alyth Hotel CHRISTMAS DAY 2007 French Onion Soup with Herb Croutons
Cream of Tomato amp Fresh Basil Soup
Chilled Melon Balls with Mango Sorbet amp Fresh Passion Fruit drizzled with Cointreau Syrup
Finely Sliced Smoked Venison
with Pickled Walnuts Redcurrant Jelly
Juicy Norwegian Prawns bound in a Tangy Marie Rose
Dressing Enhanced with Fresh Cream amp Brandy
ooOOoo
Traditional Roast Turkey with Chestnut amp Apricot Stuffing Cranberry Compote Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta amp
Thyme Flavoured Gravy
Lamb Shank marinated in Garlic Rosemary Mint amp Honey
Very Slowly Braised and served with a Rich Sweet Gravy
Roast Loin of Pork with an Orange Chutney Flavoured Gravy
Roast Potatoes amp Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta
Fillet of Salmon gently poached in white wine Served
with a delicate Lemon amp Dill Sauce
Mushroom Asparagus amp Cashew Nut Stroganoff
served on a bed of Basmaati Rice with a Side Salad
ooOOoo
Individual Christmas Pudding with a Warm Boozy Sauce amp
Fresh Whipped Cream
Homemade Christmas Trifle with Drambuie amp Raspberries
topped with Fresh Whipped Cream Amoretti Biscuits
Homemade Soft Centred Strawberry Pavlova with a
delicious Red Berry Coulis
Irish Cream liqueur Cheesecake with Whipped Baileys Cream
Cheese amp Biscuits with Black Grapes
ooOOoo
Coffee with Cream amp After Dinner Mints
ooOOoo
pound3750
For further information and details of our Festive menus or to make a booking please contact us at the Alyth Hotel
on 01828 632447
Backwater Dam IN the October Voice a photo was published showing some of the staff who worked on Backwater Dam submitted by Tom Dymock DC Thompson have kindly searched their archives and loaned the Voice eight photos relating to the construction
of the Dam and its official opening by the Queen in 1969 The first three are printed below Were you there Let the Voice know
16
Terrific Gents Ladies Seniors
and Juniors Sections Many weekly competitions and events
throughout the whole year Vibrant and Friendly Clubhouse with
an excellent Social Scene
Join Now ndash Play Winter Golf Free
No Increase in Membership Fees for another Year Direct Debit Scheme Available
Fantastic Golf Offer for DecemberJanuary Golf and 2-Course Meal - Any Day - Only pound20 pp
Buggy Hire only pound10
Please call for membership details or to make a tee reservation Tel 01828 633322
Our Restaurant benefits from an elevated position with wonderful views over Strathmore to the Sidlaw Hills
Great Menu ndash Great Prices ndash All Day ndash Every Day
WINTER LUNCH SPECIAL MENU (Available 1200 - 230pm daily)
2 Course Lunch pound650 3 Course Lunch pound850
Please telephone 01828 634004 if you would like to reserve a table
XMAS LUNCH BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN
Please Call for a Xmas Menu
lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo
17
Newspapers
Magazines
Stationery
Envelopes Cards Gifts
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
PETS PANTRY
19 High Street Blairgowrie
Tel 01356 623006 Keith Nicol
Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth Open Tuesday Mornings 9 am-1145 am
Or by appointment Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries
A 24 hour service is maintained on 01828 633 433
BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY TUTORING
A recently retired University academic (also qualified secondary school teacher) offers tutoring for Standard Grades and Highers
High success rate in 2006-2007
Tel 01575 560 333
PIANO TUITION AND
HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION
An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is
available Adults as well as children
Tel 01575 560 333
DAVIDSONS CHEMIST
9 Airlie St Alyth Tel 01828 632302
COME IN AND BROWSE OUR NEW RANGE OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS NOW IN STOCK
PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED
DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE
MINOR AILMENTS SERVICE AND ADVICE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
FROM YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST
LUNANS Newsagents 8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330
Prepaid internet access - easy as phone top-ups pound10 for 2000 minutes
All-year newspaper and magazine deliveries
A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion
A wide selection of stationery
Shop Open 530am - 530pm Mon - Fri 530am - 4pm Saturday 700am - 1pm Sunday
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Working towards a healthier community
Do you Suffer Discomfort from bull Callus or Corns bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot bull Verrucas or In-growing Toenails
Treatment in the comfort of your own home
For all your footcare requirements contact Madeleine on
01250 872005 Mobile 07904 382840
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MENSWEAR amp WOMENSWEAR GARMENT ALTERATION SERVICE
also CURTAIN MAKING SHORTENING
(Customer to provide own Fabric amp Trim)
~ Collection amp Delivery Service ~
Contact Mr Joe Chalmers ~ ALYTH ~
Tel 01828 634241
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H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565
All you need for Christmas Come and Browse our Large Selection of
GIFTS TOYS HOBBYCRAFT MODELS DOLLS HOUSES amp ACCESSORIES
CARDS CALENDARS WRAPPING PAPER GIFT BAGS MONEY WALLETS amp DIARIES
lsquoWishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Yearrsquo
COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY ADVICE SESSIONS
Members of the local communities now will have the opportunity to receive Fire Safety advice at their local Fire Station Advice can
be given on all aspects of Fire and Rescue activi-ties eg Home and Commercial fire safety One of our most effective tools we have in highlighting the danger of fire is by direct contact with the pub-lic those people who have unfortunately experi-enced fire in a home do not need convincing of the dangers however we have a real challenge in convincing the rest of the public that fires do not just happen to ldquoOther Peoplerdquo You will also have the opportunity to book a free ldquoHome Fire Risk Assessmentrdquo and have local Firefighters assess any dangers within your home Next Session is at
Alyth Fire Station 13th December 10am - 12noon
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Notice of Office Bearers and Committee Members after the Committee meeting in November 2007 Office-Bearers Chairperson Mr Michael Kay Tel Alyth 632252632690 e-mail michaelkay1tiscalicouk Vice-Chairperson Mrs Flo McNeil Tel Alyth 632986 Secretary Treasurer Mrs Nancy Kay Tel Alyth 632690 Committee Mr C Macdonald Mrs M McNicoll Mrs K Donaldson Mr G Jamieson Mrs J McGill
The Chairman and all Committee Members wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members businesses and business personal the editorial staff of The Alyth Voice and all their clientscustomers from the Alyth amp District area
DO YOU REMEMBER
Thanks to Jim Kermack for the newspaper cuttings of an Alyth train stuck in 9ft (yes feet) snow drifts
between Newtyle and Auchterhouse in 1947 Two hundred () men dug the train out of the drifts If you were one of the men or can add to the story
please contact the Voice
Ah those were the days
18
OPENING 5TH DECEMBER 2007
INDIAN BUFFET
6 STARTERS - 8 CURRIES + RICE DESSERT OR TEACOFFEE
Eat as much as you want - pound995 per person We also have a great range in our Arsquola Carte Menu
OPENING HOURS - Wed - Sun 500pm to 1000pm
Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth PH11 8BT For Reservations tel 01828 634153
ANOTHER VOICE Margaret McKenzie a member of the Alyth Voice team was
amazed to find ANOTHER VOICE on a recent trip to New York
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS Due to the increasing
demand for advertising space the deadline for new ads or
changing content is the 16th of each month Submission details on p2
Scottish Preserves Wish all our Customers a Merry
Christmas Why not visit our Christmas Gift Stall
on the ground floor of The Overgate Centre Dundee
from the 17th November till 24th December High Street Rattray Blairgowrie
01250 871186 wwwscottish-preservescouk
19
J amp M KAY Ladies amp Gents
Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street ALYTH Telephone 01828 632252
Nancy amp Michael wish all their clients neighbours and friends a very Merry Christmas and
a Prosperous and Happy New Year
Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie
Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems
Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful
Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a mem-ber of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345
or 07762 188418 (mobile)
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED
TRISHA WALTON
HOME VISITS 01828 640229
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome
COLIN amp CATHY FORD Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth
CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS
EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE MANICURE
by CREATIVE NAILS Late Nights Tues amp Thurs
BUSINESS AS USUAL Tel01828 632297
ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY BALKEERIE
BY GLAMIS FORFAR Telfax 01307 840431
Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy
products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton
Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse
Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson
lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage
Tel 01828 640201
CHEMISTRY TUITION
Requiring Standard Grade or Higher Grade tuition in Alyth or surrounding area
Currently in teaching practice with excellent record of pass rates
Contact Mr Shand on 07973 909 983 to discuss hourly rate
ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES NOW
MINCE PIES SHORTBREAD PAVLOVAS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
MERINGUES
TEL 01828 632426 wwwcakesbysallycouk
GLENSHEE POTTERY Glenshee by Blairgowrie PH10 7LP Tel 01250 882238 Mob 07796 590 778 E-mail glensheepotshotmailcouk
Looking for something different this Christmas
Then come and browse our extensive selection of pottery local crafts gifts
and decorations
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Closed from Christmas Eve until Easter 2008
Yoursquoll find a warm welcome at the Glenshee Pottery in the Glen
of the Fairies on the A93
ldquoA Pot is not just for Christmashelliprdquo
MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET 22 Commercial Street Alyth
Tel 01828 633143
Christmas Stock Now In Beautiful Jewellery in Murano Glass
Bulbs and Winter Bedding Boots Wellingtons Work Jackets lsquoWishing you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Yearrsquo
RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER
59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097
Open Tues - Sat
lsquoA Merry Christmas and a Happy amp Prosperous New Year to all our
Customersrsquo
Gift Vouchers Available
ALYTH ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Spring 2008 Evening Classes
MONDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
4th amp 11th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
25th February amp 3rd March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 10th amp 17th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 28th January (excl 18th Feb) ~~~
DRU YOGA For all ages and abilities Get in tune with your body through postures breathing exercises relaxation and meditation Bring blanket a bottle of water and wear
loose clothing
Tutor Aileen Brown Alyth Town Hall Fee pound28pound25
10 classes from 21st January 730-9pm ~~~
WEDNESDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
6th amp 13th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
27th February amp 5th March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 12th amp 19th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 6th February
Golf classes may be divided into beginners and improvers if this is suitable to students Please indicate if you are a beginner
Golf classes please bring 678 iron and wear trainers or flat soled shoes
~~~ Enrolment forms can be obtained in Alyth Post Office
and many local shops Completed forms including payment should be returned
ASAP as numbers are limited in some classes ~~~
Further information available from Pam Drysdale on Tel 01250 873641
20 Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyrightcopyalythvoice 2007
Public Notices
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB
November Draw pound50 - No 125 Ricky Don pound30 - No 158 Mrs A Fleming pound20 - No 18 Mrs A Smith
COFFEE MORNING CANCELLATION
Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret to inform that the Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital League of Friends Coffee Morning arranged
for Saturday 15th December is now cancelled Anne Rhind
Alyth Badminton Club is a small group of people who like a bit of
exercise during the long winter evenings Interested in playing Then why not come along to
Airlie Street Hall We meet every Tuesday 730-930pm
Open to persons over the age of 18 - any standard welcome - come and give it a try
ALYTH BOWLING CLUB would like to thank everyone for the successful
coffee morning on Saturday 10th November We raised pound89855 thank you all very much
We have a STOVIE DANCE on
Friday 7th December 8pm-Midnight dancing to Steven Carcary
All members and friends welcome Isobel Fotheringham
ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY Listen out for us as we will be out and
about Carol Singing on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th December (Evenings)
Glenda Kean Committee Member
3rd Alyth Brownies COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 1st December 10am-12noon
Donations to the usual stalls gratefully received
CAN YOU HELP Can you help to shed any light on the donation of
the rose bushes many years ago along the Alyth Burn beside Pitnacree Street
Marguerite McKenzie Tel 01828 632749
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Race Night Thank you to everybody who took part and very
special thanks to individuals and businesses who sponsored races donated prizes and helped make
this an enjoyable evening Almost pound300 was raised on the night
Craft Fair Our very grateful thanks to all the crafters who
donated an amazing pound170 to Alyth Christmas Lights after their successful Craft Fair in Alyth Town Hall
At this time of year everyone can see what we do with the money that is raised and we are always amazed by the huge support that we enjoy in the
community Our fund raising events are always well attended and we appreciate what everybody does
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to ONE and ALL
Saturday 8th December COFFEE MORNING 10am
Hamper Raffle Cake amp Candy
Alyth Primary School Design-a-Light Entries Display
Alyth amp District Pipe Band COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 22 December 2007 Airlie Street Hall Alyth
10am - 12 noon Usual Stalls
Any donations baking or help will be gratefully appreciated
Jackie Macintyre Tel 01828 633369
WANTED
Either a knitting machine that is in good order but no longer in use - am willing to pay a nominal amount for it maybe loan it OR is there someone with an above machine that could use it to knit up basic sweaters REASON I am now in possession of a beautiful selec-tion of cones of wool and wish to either put them to good use myself (in my Spare time) or find someone who can help me
PS this is to help Alyth knitting for Charity either lo-cally or in Africa This has been a well supported cause Thank you
Please can someone help me in this Susan Dawson 01828 633239 or e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom
WANTED Cleaning help wanted near Alyth own transport
required Hours amp wages by arrangement
GardenerHandyman wanted for full time work near Alyth Experience not necessary but preferred
Accommodation may be available with possible work for partner
Please telephone 07721 509 034 for further details
Alyth Parish Church Country Dance Group Thursdays 730 - 930pm
We finish the autumn season with our Christmas Party dancing to Ian Cruickshanks Band All members and their guests are welcome
Classes begin again January A good way to keep warm on cold winter evenings Come and join us keep fit and learn something new Call Anne on
01828 632971 or Moira on 01828 632770
January 10th 17th 24th 31st February 7th 14th 21st 28th
All in Airlie Street Hall
(21st Feb inc live music with Muriel amp Jim Boal)
ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street - 730pm
~~~ 4th December Evelyn Hood
lsquoScottish Traditions of Dancersquo - Illustrated ~~~
15th January 2008 Terry Isles lsquoIslands on the Edgersquo - Illustrated
~~~ 29th January 2008 Andrew Thorpe
lsquoThe North Sea Bird Clubrsquo 25 Years of Offshore Recording - Illustrated
~~~ 12th February 2008 AGM followed by
Professor John M Mackenzie lsquoWilliam Lyon Mackenzie
A Famous Canadian from Alythrsquo - Illustrated
WANTED CleanerHousekeeper 8 hours per week References Required Tel 07710 523 462
ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla
(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 have been compiled
into an album This album can now be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY
Alyth Parish Church
Sunday Service 11am (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service)
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Choir Practice Fridays 7pm
~~~ Celebrating Christmas
Sunday 23rd December 11am Morning Worship
includes a traditional Nativity Play presented by the Sunday School
6pm A Festival of Nine Lessons amp Carols Come and hear the whole Advent Story told in
words and music and enjoy singing some traditional carols
Christmas Eve 6pm Reflective Service of Preparation
for Christmas Day If Christmas will be difficult for you this year but you do not want to miss it out entirely come and
spend a quiet time reflecting on the enduring meaning of Christrsquos birth
1130pm Traditional Watch Night Service taking us into the first moments of
Christmas Day
Christmas Day 11am Family Service of Celebration
Sunday 30th December 11am Informal Communion
Normal service times resume on 6th January 2008 ~~~
Eye-catching green or purple Christmas cards showing our very own Nativity family are now
available for sale in the Hall of Friendship each Sunday as are Notelets showing the church
resplendent in springtime All pound2 per pack (8 cards amp envelopes)
~~~ GUILD
The Guild meets on Thursday 6th December at 7pm in the Airlie Street Hall Our Speaker is Alyth Community Policeman PC Mark Stewart All are welcome There is no meeting in January
wwwalythparishchurchorguk
3
Email scotye57clearnetnz Wellington
New Zealand Dear Alyth Voice I recently came upon the 1941 Home
Guard photo on your website in which my father Dave Scott appears You may be interested to know that he is now 97 in reasonable health and still living in what was our family home in Te Awamutu New Zealand When shown the photo he couldnt recall the occasion and poor sight prevented him recog-nising any of the others in the photo but when read the names the memories came flooding back Prior to the war my father along with his older brothers Will and Alec ran a small carrying company in Alyth called I think Scott Bros carrying general goods between there and Dundee During the war he joined the Royal Artillery and served in the UK France Holland and Germany with the 88th Light Anti-Aircraft Battery While stationed in London he met and mar-ried my mother and lived there after the war (my sister and I were born there) till in 1955 we emigrated to New Zealand My father hasnt returned to Scotland since moving here but kept in touch through his sister Lil Scott who I remember used to send us the Scottish papers (Our Wullie and The Broons) and Christmas parcels (Mars Bars Smarties etc) Lil who lived in Rattray died in May 1989 You may be interested in a couple of photos of my Dadrsquos which I have The first is a class photo taken at Alyth School undated but proba-bly 1921 or 22 The other is a group photo of dads Rover Scout troop taken in either the YMCA Hall or the Town Hall in 1928 or 29 He is able to name a fair few who appear in the photos I also have a Members Profile of my father which appeared this year in the Te Awa-mutu RSA (Returned Servicemens Ass) maga-zine and a photo taken at a Te Awamutu may-oral reception in which he has pride of place With the help of a younger person (daughter) I should be able to get these to you without too much trouble and having to resort to the post I am in regular contact with my father over the phone (I live in Wellington over 300 miles away) so I know he would be open to a chat with any-one from Alyth who was kind enough to enquire about life there before the war He still has a sound mind and a keen wit His telephone num-ber is (00 64) 871-6479 NZ is 12 hrs ahead
Regards Russell Scott
Dave Scottrsquos Mayoral Reception photo and member profile will be published in a future Voice edition If you can add to the names on the school or scout photos please contact the Voice
ALYTH PRIMARY SCHOOL 1921-22 Back L-R Mabel (Teacher) Will Mands
3rd Row L-R Violet Reid Dave Scott Colin McPherson Tommy Todd 2nd Row L-R Daisy Harper Murison
Front L-R Jocky Brown Murison Stuart Reid
ALYTH ROVER SCOUTS 1928-29 Back L-R Will Grieve Willie Chapman (Instructor)
Middle L-R Bob Shaw Dave Scott Tripney Tripney Tommy Todd Front L-R Dave Orchison Ian Kydd Allan Kydd Dave Dear Will Orchison Will Shaw
ALYTH CHORAL UNION (Musical Director James Robertson)
CHRISTMAS CONCERTS Glenisla Parish Church on SUNDAY 9TH DECEMBER - 3pm
Alyth Parish Church on SUNDAY 16TH DECEMBER - 7pm
with Perthshire Brass amp Alyth Primary School Junior Choir Tickets at door pound5 amp pound1 primary school children
ALYTH CHORAL UNION Sunday December 9th is the date of the first Christmas Concert to be given by Alyth Choral Union this session This takes place in Glenisla Church at 3pm when the choir will be presenting their carols and parts of Bachrsquos Christmas Oratorio Joining the members this year will be a Junior Choir from Alyth Primary School On Sunday 16th December the same Junior Choir and Perthshire Brass will again join the Choral members for the Annual Christmas Concert in Alyth Parish Church at 7pm This is a very popular event in the Community Calendar and the Choral members look forward to welcoming their many supporters and friends Refreshments will be served at the close of the performance Tickets pound500 and pound100 for Primary School children are available at the door or on 01828 632656 or 632390 On behalf of ACU may I wish our patrons sponsors friends and supporters a very Happy Festive Season Janey MacFarlane
4
ALYTH POST OFFICE GALLERY
Airlie Street Tel 01828 632301
ON DISPLAY Works in oils watercolours etchings and
sketches Prices range from pound2495 to pound395 Come in for a browse and a chat
GREETINGS CARDS New issues of National Geographic Medici and
Scottish National Trust cards now available Also a wonderful new classic series of event cards
ensemble and Wordsworth greetings cards
FURNITURE STORE Perth Street Blairgowrie
(Adjoining Shell Garage)
Beds Divans from pound69 Pine Frames pound55 Metal Frames pound35
Mattresses Single from pound39 Double from pound59 Also 34 Kingsize amp 6ft
Wardrobes from pound169 Chest of Drawers from pound75 Bedsides from pound39
Suites from pound395 Dining Sets from pound99 Sideboards pound105
All Waxed Pine at Rock Bottom Prices
Tel 01250 876888 Open Monday to Saturday
JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for North Tayside is here to help you
You can contact John at 35 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DL Tel 01250 876576 Fax 01250 876991
email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk
Alyth Pet ShopAlyth Pet Shop 17 Airlie St Alyth Tel 01828 633555
OPEN Mon Tues Thurs Fri - 9am to 430pm Sat - 9am to 5pm Wed - 9am to 1pm
Large Selection of Tropical Fish Fish Tanks with Cabinets
peanuts seed fat balls suet blocks Tinned Foods for Dogs and Cats
Pet Accessories
lsquoA Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to all Our Customersrsquo from Jim Meg and May
ALYTH ARTS amp FRAMING
4 Mill Street Alyth Tel 01828 633 477
E alythartsandframinggooglemailcom
OPEN Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday amp Saturday
10AM - 5PM
lsquoA MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR
CUSTOMERSrsquo
A - PIC ALYTH
Pattern Imprinted Concrete
NEW LOCAL BUSINESS STARTING SPRING 2008
This is a high quality low maintainence alternative to any type of paving
There are a variety of patterns and colours to choose from to suit your own
design requirements For more information contact
Barry McLean on 07738181237 or see future issues of the Alyth Voice
SCOUT REPORT I SUPPOSE it is only an apt situation that we found ourselves in We are taking a party of Scouts to the Water Activities Centre at Lochgoilhead in June 08 where they not only have an abundance of equipment but also the qualified staff to instruct the Scouts in the craft of a life on the ocean wave These centres are now about the only place that most Leaders can give Scouts this opportunity under our Water Safety rules But it doesnrsquot come cheap and following our usual criteria Norman West decided that we would fund raise to open the camp to a wider field And thus we found ourselves using water to fund raise to do water activities This took the form of a car wash at the Fire Station which was arranged for us by Scott Macdonald who has been brought up in the faith of the Alyth Scouts ndash if itrsquos free we will have double portions Despite previous attempts at keeping scrap merchants in busi-ness we had no major injuries as long as we discount the customers who were just a tad slow in leaving their vehicles They should have no fear water stops after it reaches the skin We raised an amazing pound277 and I would like to illuminate a few points to the Scouts on this amazing total If you divide pound277 by the pound2 we were charging we must have washedhellip 138frac12 carshellip which we didnrsquot We had a lot of very generous customers who dug deeply just to help us Did you notice that a lot of the cars that arrived were absolutely spotless before we started They didnrsquot really need washed but their owners wanted to support us And some of the other vehicles hadnrsquot seen a hose since Noah was a boy But they brought them along for the challenge and we were generously rewarded All the drivers were smiling at you as we carried out our business and the laughter that you heard from the brave souls that ventured forth from the comparative safety of their vehicles was genuine enthusiasm for your efforts In short guys our local community will turn out in great numbers as long as you are prepared to do something your-self So stick in with your Scouting play your part in the community and you will reap the benefit but sit back and wait for ldquosomebodyrdquo to do everything for you and you will wait for a very long time At our Annual General Meeting it was recorded that we had received compliments on the good turnout and behaviour of the Cubs and Scouts at Remembrance Sunday I only hope they didnrsquot trip over their guide dog on the way out It was a day for full uniform and many of the Cubs and Scouts donned the kilt for the occasion One Scout caught my eye as we walked down to the War Memorial as he was walking rather unusually with both his hands in his sporran to keep them warm ldquoArsquove only got wan pocketrdquo The AGM showed that we have a healthy group but we are short of Leaders for most of the Sections and cer-tain projects are being curtailed due to lack of personnel The message to anyone with a kindred spirit is ldquoGonnie gies a handrdquo The most important asset a Scout Group has is the adult support it receives and more could be done given greater resources On behalf of all the Beavers Scouts may I wish Heather and Claire a Merry Christmas from the Cubs ndash Yuletide Felicitations to Kath Fiona Graham Ben and Martin the Scouts pass on good wishes to Yule Barry and Norman and the Explorers wish all the best to Gina and Damien And from the entire Scout Group our thanks and best wishes to all in our community who have given so much help and support Ron Kirkpatrick
Jingle Bells By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial St
Jingle bells Jingle bells merriest of sounds
here he comes orsquoer the lums ndash Santarsquos on his rounds O
Jingle bells Jingle bells
happiest of days Rudolf comes with his chums
pulling Santarsquos Sleigh
As children dance and sing what will dear Santa bring
His bells go ding-a-ling as merrily they swing
Though young ones kneel and pray
their thoughts are far away in Fairyland with magic wand ndash Hurrah for Christmas Day O
Jingle bells Jingle bells
Jingle all the wayhellip lsquobut donrsquot forget our sinful debthellip or Who came down to payrsquo O
Jingle bells Jingle bells
celebrate this way Share your fun lsquowith Godrsquos Sonrsquo
on this lsquoHisrsquo Special Day O Peace and funrsquos for Everyone each Glorious Christmas Day
Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA
Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609
Everything for that winter warmth from coal logs burning peat and kindling
Large selection of Fire Guards Companion Stands and Coal Scuttles
Open Monday to Friday 830am - 530pm Saturday 9am - 5pm
5
THE ORGANIC HUT
South West Fullarton Meigle
Tel - 01828 640391
Wednesday 1pmmdash6pm Friday 1pmmdash6pm Saturday 10ammdash5pm
Half mile south of Meigle on Dundee
Road Follow signs
Visit us for a wide range of organic fruit and vegetables Other organic goods include eggs various teas
oatmeal and chocolate We also stock Ecover products soaps and
recycled paper goods
Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL (Old Council Chambers) on 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM
OR CONTACT BY Tel SNP OFF 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304 PampK Council Tel 01738 475018 Email imillerpkcgovuk
Airlie Computers Simon Bogle
FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Networking New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01828 632244 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday
Cakes for all Occasions Luxury Hand-made Favours for Weddings Christenings etc Catering Service Available Helium Balloons Banners etc Hand-made Soaps Bath
Products amp Gift Baskets Party Plan on request
Orders now being taken for Xmas for Cakes and Gift Baskets
And if you donrsquot fancy a Xmas cake how about a Clootie Dumpling
Contact Victoria on 01828 634118 07759 142283
bigwic3aolcom
GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp
THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH
Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom
Lounge available for meetings
FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five
Glenfernate Fresh Meats Enochdhu Blairgowrie PH10 7PL
Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780
E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom
Beef Lamb amp Venison
Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door
Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full
LAMB PACK pound3450 Leg of Lamb approx 15kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 450g Diced Shoulder 4 Dble loin chops 4 Leg Steaks 4 Noisettes 1 Pack Lamb Burgers (quarter pounders)
BEEF PACK pound3950 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)
BBQ PACK pound2850 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers
1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg
1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4
Venison Pack pound3250 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)
Plus free delivery in the local area
We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top
lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo
ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND Remembrance Sunday [above photo by DH Todd] Following a service in Alyth Parish Church Alyth and District Pipe Band were honoured to lead the Remembrance Day Parade through the town to the War Memorial Breast Cancer Research [right] Junior members of Alyth and District Pipe Band recently supported their colleague Andrew Baillie a pupil at Perth Grammar School by busking in Perth High Street to raise money for charity They raised pound43810 for Breast Cancer Research as part of an awareness campaign run by the school The photograph shows Andrew in the centre with pipers Graeme Thomson Kyle Macintyre and Kerri Thomson and drummers Jordan and Ryan Urquhart
6
MUIR DRIVING SCHOOL
Dave Muir DSA Approved Driving Instructor
Pass Plus Registered
Tel 01250 870725 Mob 07732 531767
Gift Vouchers Available
CLASSIC RESTORATIONS
Let us make your day extra special with our unique collection of classic Rolls Royce Silver
Cloud Bentley Mk V1 amp Jaguar Mk 1X
Pitnacree St Alyth
Wedding Hire
Tel01828 633293
Driving Made easy
Contact Colin Sidley Home 01828 633 017 Mobile 07751072408 Text lsquoPRICErsquo to my mobile number for information Email colinsidleyvirginnet
Lessons available by the hour or in block bookings
Pass Plus Registered Member of the Driving Instructors Association
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
4WD Specialist Cars amp Light Goods Vehicles Servicing and Repairs Bike amp Car MOT Testing Tyres amp Exhausts Bike amp Car Oils
Charles A Davidson
Blacksmith Welder and Fabricator
Gates and Rails made erected and repaired All fabrication and farm work undertaken
Tel 01828 632948 Mobile 07957-766546
IampD Insurance Services
We have secured special rates for All PH DD and KY postcodes
Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car
Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday
Let us arrange your travel insurance
Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street
Alyth 01828 633000
Email IandDinsuranceaolcom
DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward
SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM
OR CONTACT ON Mobile no 07786674776 or P amp K Council on 01738 475 034 or at home on 01828 632 284 or by email at dmelloypkcgovuk
Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
SEVEN MONTHS INhellip I can hardly believe that it is almost seven months since the May elections when I was elected to serve on Perth amp Kinross Council as one of your councillors During this time I have had many messages of support from so many people I would like to say thank you once again for your trust and support As I think back these past few months and reflect I have lost count of the many meetings I have attended the many coffee mornings and craft fairs amp community coun-cils I have visited The junction at the Halfway House on the AlythBlairgowrie roadArdler road junction is still one of my priorities and I continue to monitor its progress I hope to be able to report some time in the New Year once investigations have been completed that work will commence as soon as possible to make this junction safer for everybody The Drumderg windfarm has been an on going problem regarding the amount of traffic generated due to the ce-ment lorries going up and down to the site On cement pour days some 120 lorries in total My colleague Council-lor Caroline Shiers from the neighbouring Blairgowrie amp the Glens ward amp myself secured a meeting with Douglas Kent amp Willie Mahoney from the roads department local Police Inspector Paddy Buckley-Jones and representatives from Southern Energy amp Raynesway Construction to discuss complaints from constituents regarding the lorries travelling in convoy and also the speed of some drivers The meeting was very proactive with Southern Energy amp Raynesway Construction putting added signage on the Den road to advise residents of the days when to expect extra lorry movements and giving drivers going to the windfarm extra instructions in regard to convoys amp speed Following my request for a meeting with an officer from Parks amp Open Spaces in Environmental Services regard-ing the sorry state of Alyth cemetery I am pleased to say the large unsightly tree stump which was a haven for rabbit warrens has now been removed the undergrowth round the walls hiding gravestones are to be cut back amp the sunken lairs are all to be repaired during au-tumnwinter works I am also mounting a campaign which has concerned me for some time to have cyclists light up these dark nights how any parent can allow their child out on a bike without ensuring that they have lights that are working is beyond me adults are just as bad No motorist wants to collide with a cyclist so light up and be safe wear bright clothing PLEASE This is the first year for many years that I have not attended the Armistice Day Service at the church followed by the service at the war memorial Councillor Ian Miller amp I have agreed to share the duties on alternative years Ian attended this year and I will attend next year I attended the services at the war memorial in Coupar Angus Abbey and also the First World War fallen from Coupar Angus School in the morning where I laid the council wreaths In the afternoon I was at the Scone me-morial The work of a councillor is certainly varied and as busy as you wish it to be I continue to be available to every one no matter who you are or what party you support Since being elected I have been inundated with re-quests for assistance and advice and I am only too pleased to help Many of you stop me in the street some give me a telephone call either here in Alyth or in Perth Some email me others come to my surgery on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Town hall Which ever way I continue to listen amp hopefully help Thank you all once again for all your good wishes My wife Libby amp I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a very healthy amp prosperous New Year
Councillor Dennis Melloy
7
Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre Winter Opening Hours Tues ndash Sat 10 ndash 3pm
Pop in to the TIC for information on Whatrsquos On and Whatrsquos Open over the winter months and browse over our large selection of gifts to suit every pocket We have a new range of Arran Aromatics
Toiletries which has been exclusively created for VisitScotland Tourist Information Centres We also have a lovely range of Salmon and Shortbread china also exclusive to
VisitScotland We have lots of new lines in since our refurbishment in April Bring this voucher with you and claim 10 off any purchase
(excluding stamps and sale items)
Memory Lane
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS CARDS amp CALENDARS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD (two doors along from the church )
and also at THE POST OFFICE
where Bus Pass Passport amp ID photos will be taken on Saturdays 10am - 11am
(unless otherwise stated) ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp calendars will go to Wisecraft the mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
TEL 01828 633961 E-mail malcolm219btinternetcom
wwwfrogpublicationscouk
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Lintrathen near Kirriemuir
CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU for tables of 6 or more -
Book Now for Lunch or Dinner from Wed 5th Dec - Fr 21st Dec Lunch pound1650 or Dinner pound2200
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We are open for Lunch amp Dinner from Tuesday to Staurday
Why not try our New Midweek Supper Menu in the Steading Bar
Main Courses from pound850 RESERVATIONS ADVISED
AVAILABLE FROM TUESDAY - FRIDAY
For further information or reservations please contact 01575 560340 or e-mail to
enquirieslochsidelodgecom
The Ardler Tavern Village Pub
Newly Refurbished
Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat
Enjoy our open log fire in the newly refurbished ARDLER TAVERN Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm
Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day
Tel 01828 640340
STRIDE FOR LIFE WEDNESDAY WALKS Blairgowrie and District Next Steps have now taken full management responsibility for running the successful Wednesday Stride for Life Walks All the walk leaders have been members of BaDNS already and the programme will now continue as in previous years The major difference now will be that instead of closing down during school holiday periods additional walks will be provided during such times This is a programme run by volunteers from the Blairgowrie and District Next Steps walking group (wwwbadnsorg) assisted by Strathmore and the Glens Rural Partnership (wwwstrathmoreglensorg) - a partnership approach to promote walking in our area There will be at least two walks per session One suitable for those who prefer a slow pace which will cover less distance and another which will cater for a medium andor fast pace covering a greater distance Walkers should meet at Blairgowrie Town Hall on Wednesdays at 915 am as before
DATE WALK TIME (approx) BUS 5 Dec Forfar Loch 2 - 25 hours Yes 12 Dec Woodhead Farm 2 - 25 hours Minibus 19 Dec Drimmie 15 hours and PARTY Yes
All times are approximate and will depend on weather ground conditions and speed of walking and do not include an allowance for the bus journey Please note that there is no guarantee of a bus place unless pre-booked All of these events are open to all however those coming for the first time are required to complete a registration form and brief health questionnaire If in any doubt about your fitness for a walk please consult your GP or other medical advisor or give Liz White (Health Visitor) a call on 01250 876668 Whilst most of the walk leaders are appropriately qualified outdoor first aiders this is not a substitute for qualified medical advice from a health practi-tioner Unfortunately in accordance with normal practice all children and vulnerable adults must always be accompanied by an adult carer Further information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 Perth and Kinross Leisure run an alternative starter health walk programme from Rattray Hall every other week
Sue Cole BadnsStrathmore amp the Glens Tel 01828 640763
ALYTH SCHOOL 1950rsquos Submitted by the late Ada Robertsonrsquos husband John Stewart from Crossgates Fife Ada is 3rd from the
right in the middle row If you can add names to the other pupils please contact the Voice
8
APPLICATIONS TO THE DRUMDERG WIND FARM COMMUNITY
BENEFIT FUND
ALTHOUGH final details were not available at the time of going to press it is expected that application forms and guidelines for groups and organisations that wish to apply for a grant from the Fund will be available in December The Advisory Panel representing the communities which will bene-fit from the Fund has begun meeting with staff from the Scottish Community Foundation to discuss funding priorities and fix arrange-ments for launching the fund The Panel will meet again in the New Year to consider the first applications Check the Scottish Community Foundation website wwwscottishcforg for updates
Nick Addington
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Left to right Lynn Carole Marie Shirley Madge Lilian Margaret Carolanne Rebecca and Alison
Festive Opening Times
Christmas Eve - 8am to 10pm
Christmas Day - 10am to 2pm
Boxing Day - 9am to 6pm
27th Dec to 30th Dec Business as Usual
New Yearrsquos Eve - 8am to 10pm
New Yearrsquos Day - 10am to 2pm
2nd Jan 2008 - 9am to 6pm
Wishing everyone in Alyth a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at
Costcutters your local family-run convenience store
BADGERS AND WATER RAILS
SOME years ago one summerrsquos evening Anna Edward was walking her dog up the road to Bamff when a badger crossed the road in front of her She watched it as it climbed the bank and disappeared into the wood It was the first time she had seen a badger and she was thrilled The badger is the largest member of the otter family to live in the British Isles and is a great favourite with people in general as the success of badger watching enterprises shows We are fascinated by this animal with its white striped face which inhabits setts that may have been lived in for generations even centuries by its ancestors There is a wonderful sense of benign wild nature about Brock the badger whose diet consists mainly of earthworms and other inverte-brates as well as brambles and roots And yet there has been a long history of persecution of badgers in the United Kingdom which still takes place despite the laws that have been enacted to protect them (The Protection of Badgers Act 1992 and the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004) There are still people who like to bait badgers with dogs for sport There is the per-ception that they prey on game birds and other allegations most of which turn out to be untrue though it is the case that they annoy humans sometimes by undermining buildings In recent years they have aroused the hostility of farmers especially in the South-West of England who fear that badgers are responsible for infecting cattle with tuberculosis The truth is that cattle are the primary source of bovine tuberculosis and they infect other cattle with the disease but can also pass it on to badgers deer and wild boar These in their turn may pass TB back to the cattle that infected their species In the South-West of England farmersrsquo worries about bovine TB are wholly understandable because despite 100 compensation for the slaughter of cattle in a herd that becomes infected the loss of income may be enough to put a farmer out of business Fortunately the incidence of tuberculosis in cattle in Scotland is extremely low and in badgers negligible The real anxiety is that in-fected cattle may be imported from elsewhere so we must hope that the stringent regulations that surround livestock movements will pre-vent this Chris Potter told me that he had seen a water rail recently in the ditch that runs through the western beaver ponds To my delight I saw one too in the gathering dusk of a rainy evening I had done my tour of the enclosure at the time that the pheasants were still going up to roost and cursed as previously settled birds flew off their perches with cries of alarm I knew what it felt like to be a careless fox out for a prowl Turning for home and walking along the ditch I came to the new pond that the beavers have created in the last year or so There was a small swirl in the water by the far bank and I wondered if a water vole was about to appear No not a water vole but a brown bird materialized and then vanished into the rushes The water rail is one of those secretive inhabitants of marshes that avoid the human eye and are more often heard than seen Like woodcock their numbers increase in winter with the arrival of birds from the Continent Besides the young disperse at this time of year and the reedbeds of the Toy are a great centre for the birds Whatever the case it is very good news that water rails are back at Bamff even if only for the winter Who knows Perhaps some will stay and breed now that suitable habitat exists for them here Paul Ramsay
9
POLICE REPORT Mark Stewart CCO
Blair Police Station Tel 01250 872222 CRIMESTOPPERS Tel 0800 555 111
LIGHTEN UP THIS CHRISTMAS At this time of year we seek to give advice on home security and what you can do to prevent unwanted visitors Lighting is an area that you can address and is a relatively cheap improvement We can split this into two areas
Internal - Make it look like you are at home when you are out Remember most break-ins happen when a house or flat is empty They are also more likely to happen during the evening or at night Donrsquot leave curtains closed during the daytime Use time switches to turn on lights radios and other appliances when yoursquore out You can buy these from DIY shops But donrsquot use them if they will show a thief that youre out for example in ground floor rooms where the curtains have been left open Keep all valuable items out of sight External - Outside lighting Good lighting can put off or draw attention to a thief The most appropriate form of lighting to use is high-efficiency low-energy lighting controlled by a dusk-to-dawn switch so that it comes on only when itrsquos dark This provides a constant and uniform level of light It costs very little to run and helps to create a more reassuring environment Lights that come on if they sense move-ment can be annoying to neighbours and dangerous to passing traffic If you have these make sure they are directed downwards Fit lights out of easy reach - at a height of at least 25 metres (eight feet) I would like to finish with a few words of thanks on behalf of my colleagues and myself for the support given to the Police over the last year by the people living in Alyth and the surrounding areas Your invaluable assistance is greatly appreci-
ated to which we are most grateful By working together and playing our respective parts we can address the fear of crime and make the commu-nity you live in a safer place
Have a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year Constable Mark Stewart
THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION once again are sponsoring a window dressing competition for all businesses in Alyth to take part in It is intended that the judging will be held over the Festive Period hopefully
between the 7th and 14th of December by the Alyth Citizen of the Year 2007 and the Young Citizen of the Year 2007 The standard of exhibits over the last ten years has been excellent and it is hoped that this year the businesses will do their utmost to assist in helping to bring Christmas cheer to Alyth for the enjoyment of all Letrsquos make the Christmas Windows in Alyth the best in Perthshire if not Scot-land and also make the judgesrsquo task a really difficult undertaking It is hoped that all the Christmas windows will be on display by the 24th of November 2007 the day the Christmas Lights in Alyth are switched on The Christmas Window Com-petition Shield will be presented to the winner along with certificates for 1st 2nd amp 3rd place
Michael Kay ADBA Chairman
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Tel01828 632116 E-mail propertyrobertson-blackcouk
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BLAIRGOWRIE PROPERTY SHOP IS OPEN 7 DAYS
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DRUMDERG ARTICS SPAN ALYTH
50 metres long
The first trial delivery artic to the Drumderg Wind Farm went through Alyth on 12th November and was captured on camera by Michael Kay The supersize artic spanned 50 metres (from Michaelrsquos Hairdressing Salon at No 13 Airlie
Street to almost Georsquos Bar) A large crowd of people enjoyed the autumn sunshine and lined Airlie Street the Square and Bamff Road to see the lorry gingerly negotiate the main thoroughfare Eagle-eyed townspeople will have noticed the fence has been removed from the SawmillKirk corner along with
a telegraph pole The delivery schedule is available on Tel 0800 294 4723 - if you happen to snap a great shot of the transporter coming through Alyth
please send it in to share with Voice readers near amp far
BBC RADIO SCOTLAND GIVES ALYTH A VOICE Award winning journalist and broadcaster Nancy Nicholson visited Alyth in November to gather opinions from the townsfolk over the Drumderg Wind Farm now that the project has begun A number of people were interviewed and the programme - ldquoGrassrootsrdquo - was due to be aired November 10th Listeners were disappointed to find a change in schedule at 630am The programme was on air however on Saturday 17th November at 630am and included interviews with some members of the public as well as Councillor Caroline Shiers Nick Addington of the Scottish Communities Foundation and Alan Young from Scottish amp Southern Energy The Voice are led to believe ldquothe other halfrdquo of the programme including local interviews will be aired at a later date It may be possible to listen to the first programme again online at httpwwwbbccoukradionoscriptshtmlradioaodscotland_aodshtmlscotlandgrassroots [see Jim Adamrsquos article on page 1213]
Should you wish to contact the Grassroots radio programme email grassrootsbbccouk or write to Grassroots
BBC Radio Scotland Beechgrove Terrace Aberdeen AB15 5ZT
CHRISTMAS RECESS Can I take this opportunity to wish all readers of the Alyth Voice a very Happy Christmas I hope that you enjoy the festive season and that the New Year celebrations are the beginning of a successful 2008 I would like to give my thanks to the Alyth Christmas Lights Committee and all the volunteers involved with organising the Christmas Lights I am certain that the Christmas lights in Alyth will be a spectacular sight For a small com-munity there is a wealth of goodwill and we are very lucky in this town that so many people are willing to get involved and give back to the town During this time of the year I am always reminded how festive and pictur-esque Alyth and Perthshire looks and I am glad that our community makes a special effort to celebrate Christmas and the festive season Please note that my office will be closed during Christmas Recess from the 24th December until Friday 4th January but I can still be contactable by email at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
Murdo Fraser MSP
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
10
ALYTH WRITERS GROUP THE Alyth Writers Group finish their fortnightly meetings in the Community Wing of Alyth Primary School on Thursday 13th December Sessions start at 1030am and last for a couple of hours Members bring examples of their work for discus-sion or seek advice on getting started in a free and easy atmosphere The objec-tive is to publish a booklet of their work Local history is of particular interest All welcome Tel 633287 for more details
ALYTH CRAFTS GROUP ALYTH Community Wing in St Andrews Street is now established as the regular fortnightly venue of Alyth Crafts Group The work undertaken and demonstrated includes Glass Engraving Painting (watercolours and other media) and any other crafthobby members and new members wish to bring along The Group finishes on Thursday December 13th All sessions are from 1030am to 1230pm Beginners and old hands are all welcome Ring 01828 633287 for more info
JAMMY PINEMARTINS DID ye ken that pine martins like tae gorge on jammy honey marmalade or peanut butter pieces Have you ever seen a live pine martin Well we hadnrsquot before our recent No-vember holiday near Kilfinnan in a comfy self-catering Glen lodge on the shores of Loch Lochy Each evening this pine martin family appeared quite unconcerned about us watching through the porch windae Made our holiday tae see them I can tell you Even non-stop cauld rain amp mist couldnae dampen our delight Another day we crossed the ldquonewrdquo Skye Bridge circled the roundabout twice and returned by Kintail Sisters tae eat again at the great Glen Rowan cafeacute at Invermoriston I ken theyrsquore spoilt but those twa dugs loved their burgers We nearly worked out the pound1 coin electric meter only being left in the dark once Optimistcally wersquoll return in the summer sunshine tae bask read or boldly walk withoot wellies How did we find out aboot this great place Theyrsquore long-time freeinds orsquo wi braw Alyth postie Booking details on request Josi F Top Orsquo Toon
Congratulations on your Graduation
Jane C Findlay Birchview Meigle Road Alyth
Batchelor of Arts in Child amp Youth Studies from Perth College in October 2007
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
BRIAN EASTON MEMORIAL IN Julyrsquos Voice we remembered local man Brian Easton who was killed in the Falklands Conflict aged 24 Senior Aircraftsman David Robertson 22 of Morn Street began a tour of duty in the Falklands in June and made a special journey to Stanley to place a memo-rial plaque on behalf of his uncle Garry Mitchell and Ian Oakley friends of Brianrsquos (see Septemberrsquos Voice) The above photo shows David installing the plaque next to the tree dedicated to Brian in the 1982 Memorial Wood The wood contains a tree for each service-person killed during the Falklands War and those killed in accidents since
REMEMBRANCE DAY in ALYTH
Above Jim MacFarlane bows in respect at the War Memorial on 11th November
THE RBLS wish to thank all who took part in both the Church Service and Remembrance Day parade on Sunday the 11th An incredible turn out demonstrating how the Town appreciates those relations friends and unknown warriors all heroes who gave their lives so that we may live as we do today Too many groups and individuals to single anyone out but your support which continues to this day is very highly valued Thank you RBLS Alyth Branch
11
Your Letters Donrsquot have access to emailAlyth Library is now offering FREE access to the Internet for SURFING the WEBsending EMAILS Visit the library for more details
Pat Parnham wishes everyone a
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year
Thank you all for your friendship and support
KNITTING FOR CHARITY TO all busy needles in Alyth ndash A huge thank you for your generosity Progress Already the first blanket is being made up this takes 88 squares and I have been given a beautiful selection of jumpers hats scarves baby clothes and sets of clothes to name but a few I have reprinted the pattern books-again Which is great as it brings more and more folk in to help Thank you If you wish to contact me tel 01828 633239 e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom Or as before any donations can be left at ldquoHobbiesrdquo or ldquoMegs Mini Marketrdquo Thank you Meg and Muriel Happy Christmas to you all and may 2008 be a good and healthy year for us all
Yours Susan Dawson
Alyth 11th November 2007
DEAR Alyth Voice I read with interest the two articles in the November voice about cycling without lights and in dark clothing I certainly agree that cyclists should make themselves clearly visible and should cycle safely I have seen many youngsters riding their bikes on both sides of the road and jump-ing on and off of the pavement This be-haviour does nothing to endear cyclists to motorists and gives responsible cyclists a bad name However there is another side to the coin My wife and I cycle extensively in the area We wear bright clothes cycle on the correct side of the road and take as much care as we can Unfortunately a number of drivers seem to have no regard for our safety They cheerfully overtake at sixty or seventy miles per hour giving us about two feet clearance Worst of all are the drivers of heavy articulated lorries and tractors with trailers They too often over-take with very little clearance and they seem to think we are stationary - as soon as their cab passes us they pull over to the left causing us to brake hard or end in the ditch We are usually cycling at twenty miles per hour or more and at the very least drivers should be sure that the REAR of their vehicle is past us before they pull in Contrast this with the way drivers ap-proach a horse and rider They inevitably slow to walking pace check carefully that they can see that the road ahead is clear and then pull over to the far right of the road to overtake We dont expect such extravagant care but please please be a little more thoughtful Finally I would like to thank the many careful motorists who dont overtake until they can see that the road ahead is clear and then give us a sensible clearance It makes such a difference Yours hopefully
Tony Preston
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Jessica Edward
Died 2nd December 2006
Therersquos a gift in life you cannot buy Itrsquos very rare and true
Itrsquos that special gift of friendship Like the one I had with you
Miss you every day
Effie
ALYTH IN BLOOM HAPPY Christmas everyone and Best wishes for the New Year from our committee Also can I say thank you to all who helped us in any way throughout the year ie coffee morning home baking raffles attending stallsetc Dona-tions printing and displaying posters thanks Evelyn for printing the certificates Thank you also to every-one for the appreciative remarks on our efforts to brighten up the town a bit And Jim we did enjoy your glowing comments in print on behalf of the Community Council Yours sincerely
Marguerite Mckenzie Chairperson
THANKS AFTER the sad passing and cremation service of my Uncle Len I wish to pass on thanks to everyone who attended the service and offer special thanks to the people who in the last few years of his life made things a little easier for him at home and made regular visits to hospital whether it be Perth royal Ninewells Dundee or Blairgowrie Cottage then latterly Northlands in Blairgowrie Elasaidh Mollison whose cooking and pastries often comforted him Alex and Eddie who looked in daily and did the weekly chicken run to Coupar An-gus in all weathers Stanley Sim for always a knock and a how are you keeping Len Dick Pennycook for the gardening and often the lift up when Len had fallen over in the house It must have been very comforting for him to know he had such very good neighbours Also thanks to the staff at Northlands Care facility in Blairgowrie Very Best Regards
Frank Robb
Email jpeoplecarshotmailcouk Fife Tel 01383 821359
DEAR Alyth Voice We were in Alyth on Monday 5th We were in Simrsquos hard-ware the butchers library and the church We also knocked on a few doors hoping to find someone who may have worked or known Margaret Ann Donaldson in 1966 at Bamff House There is one small detail she may have used the name ANNIE Donaldson as she did in 1967 in the electoral roll
Thanking you John Haggarty
THANKS I WOULD like to thank the following people for do-nating prizes to the Breakthrough Breast Cancer raffle recently held in the Alyth hotel Costcutters Lunans Spar Oscar The Losset Inn Burnside Inn Strathmore Golf Centre and the Alyth Hotel and a special thank you to Xhosa and Simon Howell for their kind donation Also many thanks to the all the people who purchased raffle ticketsmdasha total of pound310 was raised
Thanks again Irene Alyth Hotel
NOTE OF GRATITUDE I WOULD like to thank the personchild who found my
NEW glasses which I dropped in Losset Road on Thursday 15th November
On Saturday 17th I met and spoke to Bob Fisher in Losset Rd my parting words were Im off across the field for the third time to look for my glasses Imagine my delight when minutes later Bob called me over to
reunite me with my lost glasses made my day Many thanks again to Bob and to the thoughtful person who picked them up and left them on the
fenceBTs right It pays to talk Allan Fegen Losset Road
CHRISTIAN AID JUST to say ldquothank yourdquo for the great meeting we had Thanks to Nan White for arranging it Also thank you to the ladies who did the baking for the lovely tea we had
Everything as so nice Thank you Morag McArthur
ST NINIANrsquoS CHURCH TO all who attended our Coffee Morning on Saturday 20th October our most grateful thanks Once again
the Alyth Community has excelled itself Extra thanks to the ladies in the kitchen for the unseen work they
do We couldnrsquot function without them We had a grand total of pound716
Dorothy Oldham
JAMES TRIPNEY JOINERS
MOST folk will already have heard that the firm is closing down as from 31st December 2007
We would like to thank all our customers and friends for their valued support throughout the years
Loyal construction will be taking over the premises and we wish them success and hope you will
continue to support them Once again thank you all Ron amp Hamish Tripney
ENABLE THANK YOU
FRIENDS of Enable thank you all very sincerely for donating helping attending and supporting our
coffee morning on Saturday 17th November The amazing sum of pound1280 was raised and your
support is very much appreciated Annie Robertson
12
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ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL A LOT happened in 2007 Yet the year has flown by Way back in March we heard from Scottish and Southern Energy and the Scottish Commu-nity Foundation about the annual windfall which we will share with Mount Blair our neighbouring Commu-nity Council area I have tried to hasten the process without much success but at last we are talking about real money being available The latest is that the joint advisory group should be considering actual grants early in 2008 The next advisory group (full title the Drumderg Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Advisory Panel) meets on 20th November this year The only thing that is cast in stone is the pound64000 annual grant during the life of the Wind Farm This could be supplemented by another substantial sum based on how well the Wind Farm is doing Of course the amount is a grant to both Mount Blair and Alyth communities Hence the joint advisory panel drawn from both areas The panel when it meets on the 20th November will be considering the criteria and other details about grants deadlines how often we meet etc However I am anxious that the panel is also guided by some of the remarks at the 10th May meeting earlier this year ie the public meeting of representatives of the townrsquos voluntary groups They have also been taken up in the preliminary discussions of the advisory panel I am quite sure Mount Blair will be taking a long term view of how the money will be disbursed as well as the immediate financial cri-ses of some of their organisations and social amenities The Alyth representatives will also be taking this two pronged approach I will be pressing the Community Council to convene a Townrsquos meeting sometime in 2008 in order to form an Alyth Community Development Trust which would have as its main objective the forming of a programme to determine the long term needs and desires of the com-munity and how to satisfy those needs and desires Over the next 25 years it is expected that more than a million pounds could come to our community from the Drumderg Fund from the guaranteed amount plus the perform-ance determined supplement A Development Trust could use Drumderg funding as the basis for grants from other sources and aim for a substantial addition to Alythrsquos amenities eg a leisure centre with all facilities What do you think Write to the Voice or contact any Community Council member At the end of a 25 year period how do you visualise what your town will look like Still on the Drumderg theme I had a visit from Nancy Nicholson of the Radio Scotland Grassroots programme the other day She also talked to some other Alyth peo-ple and Nick Addington of the Scottish Community Foun-dation When she talked to me I became quickly con-vinced that the objective of the show was to depict a divided community She was going over all of the divisive factors that were bandied about before the Reporter came down on the side of approval for the Wind Farm No matter how hard she tried I refused to be drawn into a slanging match which would have opened old wounds that first drew blood during the 20032005 controversy over Drumderg That is history I am concerned about today and the future of Alyth A better future depends on the cooperation of our citizenry despite past differences I wasnrsquot surprised to receive a lsquophone call from the BBC in Aberdeen telling me that the programme had been pulled When I put it to them that they had not found enough controversy to suit their show they of course denied this The original half hour ldquoGrassrootsrdquo on Drum-derg had been abandoned However part of it was trans-mitted as an excerpt in another ldquoGrassrootsrdquo show on the weekend of 17th18th November Not having been notified of the date it was going out I missed the programme Thanks to Irene Robertson I just about managed to hear a tape of this six or seven minute piece When I say ldquojusthellip continued on page 13
13
WHY DONrsquoT YOU The Voice team are often asked why a particular story has NOT been covered in the Voice The answer is two-fold
1 The Voice team consists of volunteers not journalists Each member has a time-consuming task putting the Voice together each month as it is and there is little spare time to follow up events
2 The Voice is full and overflowing with existing articles and photos every month and it is rare when a space has to be filled
Why donrsquot you cover a story yourself or ask someone to write in for you
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP Everyone at Alyth Youth Partnership would like to
thank those who came to support our Bingo Tea on Nov 8th A special thanks goes out to all the volunteers and helpers who give up their time to support us on a regular
basis We appreciate all that you do folks
The Girls Group will commence on a Monday night from 630pm til 8pm at the Community Wing Alyth We will
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and Good Health for 2008
ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL contrsquod aboutrdquo the download recording was not of good quality I must say not Irenersquos fault The members of the public who were interviewed did not rise to Nancyrsquos leading questions but said the traffic was no
worse than expected Councillor Caroline Shiers spoke for her Glens constituents Nick Addington described the Drumderg Benefit Fund process Alan Young spoke up for Scottish amp Southern Energy Altogether not too bad for balance but poor old Nancy Nicholson was still trying to imply deep controversy splitting the townsfolk using emo-tive language in her commentary You may think that is sour grapes on my part They cut my interview altogether The good news however is that the programme pro-ducer has become interested in Alyth and promises to look at the prospect of another radio programme about our town Wouldnrsquot it be great were they or even better a television crew to turn up for our planned pre-gala concert and Gala Day itself The biggest and best parade ever is planned It will be a great show worthy of any radio or television programme Well I did ask for it I asked you to make our job difficult by submitting a large number of nominations for our Citi-zen and Young Citizen of the Year To date a record num-ber of nominations have been handed in Thank you very much indeed Elsewhere in the Voice there is a Stop Press announcement on who our Citizen and Young Citi-zen for 2007 will be They will know who they are by the time they read this but can I pass on the warmest con-gratulations of the Community Council to our two top citizens In closing may I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year No matter how busy you are Be Happy
Jim Adam Chairman
Alyth Country Cabs Taxi AirportStation Transfers Contract Hire Corporate Hire
6 seater
01828 63 41 99 07732 919 281
14
The ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR
NEW TEL 01828 634165
Telephone Orders Welcome
New Opening Hours
Monday 5pm mdash 9pm Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday 5pm mdash 9pm Thursday 5pm mdash 9pm Friday 5pm mdash 9pm Saturday 5pm mdash 9pm Sunday CLOSED
Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502
Open 7 days serving LUNCHES SNACKS
EVENING MEALS
BEER GARDEN
Food served all day Sunday Children welcome
Function catered for
The Glenisla Hotel
The Inn in the Glen Kirkton of Glenisla
Come and enjoy our delicious lunches and dinners served in our lovely Country Hotel
Available Tuesday to Sunday Lunch 12pm to 2pm Dinner 6pm to 9pm
Bookings now being taken for Christmas and New Year Functions - 3 Course Meals from
pound1595 Booking Essential
Tel No 01575 582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom
Lands of Loyal Hotel Loyal Road Alyth PH11 8JQ
Festive Menu available throughout December
Enjoy a festive meal in our highly acclaimed restaurant and relax after-
wards in the comfortable surroundings of the oak-panelled grand hall
Lunch pound2495 Dinner pound2795
Booking Essential - For Reservations Call 01828 633151
Light Lunches restart 3rd January
PEEL FARM LINTRATHEN
01575 560718
COFFEE SHOP + COURTYARD GIFT BARN
Open Daily 1000am - 430pm until 21st December
Exhibition of Pet Portraits by Madeleine Fleming in Courtyard
Gallery till close Comissions Undertaken
Re-opens weekends from 2nd Feb 2008
Christmas Greetings from
Will Mackay Muirton Care Home Blairgowrie amp Lily Mackay 7 High Street Alyth
Will amp Lily wish all their friends amp neighbours
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS amp A GOOD NEW YEAR and thank them for all their kindness
over the past year God Bless You All
PLOUGHING MATCHES
Above Alythrsquos Chic Nicoll assisted the late Rab Grantrsquos grandson Robert at Blairgowrie Ploughing Match on
1st November Right New Alythrsquos Doug McNicoll competes in
Alyth Ploughing Match on 25th October
Photo
s by D
M Ph
il-
MILL STREET ALYTH BLAIRGOWRIE PH11 8BJ
TEL (01828) 633356
Plan your Holiday entertainment with us
1st a 50rsquos 60rsquos Dance 22nd Dec Then next
Christmas Eve Party 24th Dec
Tickets pound5 ea Available in advance only from The Burnside Inn
Limited number of tickets available Each ticket Good only for single event
We reserve the right to refuse admission wwwtheburnsideinncom
15
START YOUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT THE ALYTH HOTEL
Have your Christmas day lunch and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere in
our restaurant We also have available a Pre-Christmas menu for all
your festive celebrations
Bookings now being taken for the beginning of December
The Alyth Hotel CHRISTMAS DAY 2007 French Onion Soup with Herb Croutons
Cream of Tomato amp Fresh Basil Soup
Chilled Melon Balls with Mango Sorbet amp Fresh Passion Fruit drizzled with Cointreau Syrup
Finely Sliced Smoked Venison
with Pickled Walnuts Redcurrant Jelly
Juicy Norwegian Prawns bound in a Tangy Marie Rose
Dressing Enhanced with Fresh Cream amp Brandy
ooOOoo
Traditional Roast Turkey with Chestnut amp Apricot Stuffing Cranberry Compote Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta amp
Thyme Flavoured Gravy
Lamb Shank marinated in Garlic Rosemary Mint amp Honey
Very Slowly Braised and served with a Rich Sweet Gravy
Roast Loin of Pork with an Orange Chutney Flavoured Gravy
Roast Potatoes amp Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta
Fillet of Salmon gently poached in white wine Served
with a delicate Lemon amp Dill Sauce
Mushroom Asparagus amp Cashew Nut Stroganoff
served on a bed of Basmaati Rice with a Side Salad
ooOOoo
Individual Christmas Pudding with a Warm Boozy Sauce amp
Fresh Whipped Cream
Homemade Christmas Trifle with Drambuie amp Raspberries
topped with Fresh Whipped Cream Amoretti Biscuits
Homemade Soft Centred Strawberry Pavlova with a
delicious Red Berry Coulis
Irish Cream liqueur Cheesecake with Whipped Baileys Cream
Cheese amp Biscuits with Black Grapes
ooOOoo
Coffee with Cream amp After Dinner Mints
ooOOoo
pound3750
For further information and details of our Festive menus or to make a booking please contact us at the Alyth Hotel
on 01828 632447
Backwater Dam IN the October Voice a photo was published showing some of the staff who worked on Backwater Dam submitted by Tom Dymock DC Thompson have kindly searched their archives and loaned the Voice eight photos relating to the construction
of the Dam and its official opening by the Queen in 1969 The first three are printed below Were you there Let the Voice know
16
Terrific Gents Ladies Seniors
and Juniors Sections Many weekly competitions and events
throughout the whole year Vibrant and Friendly Clubhouse with
an excellent Social Scene
Join Now ndash Play Winter Golf Free
No Increase in Membership Fees for another Year Direct Debit Scheme Available
Fantastic Golf Offer for DecemberJanuary Golf and 2-Course Meal - Any Day - Only pound20 pp
Buggy Hire only pound10
Please call for membership details or to make a tee reservation Tel 01828 633322
Our Restaurant benefits from an elevated position with wonderful views over Strathmore to the Sidlaw Hills
Great Menu ndash Great Prices ndash All Day ndash Every Day
WINTER LUNCH SPECIAL MENU (Available 1200 - 230pm daily)
2 Course Lunch pound650 3 Course Lunch pound850
Please telephone 01828 634004 if you would like to reserve a table
XMAS LUNCH BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN
Please Call for a Xmas Menu
lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo
17
Newspapers
Magazines
Stationery
Envelopes Cards Gifts
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
PETS PANTRY
19 High Street Blairgowrie
Tel 01356 623006 Keith Nicol
Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth Open Tuesday Mornings 9 am-1145 am
Or by appointment Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries
A 24 hour service is maintained on 01828 633 433
BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY TUTORING
A recently retired University academic (also qualified secondary school teacher) offers tutoring for Standard Grades and Highers
High success rate in 2006-2007
Tel 01575 560 333
PIANO TUITION AND
HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION
An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is
available Adults as well as children
Tel 01575 560 333
DAVIDSONS CHEMIST
9 Airlie St Alyth Tel 01828 632302
COME IN AND BROWSE OUR NEW RANGE OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS NOW IN STOCK
PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED
DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE
MINOR AILMENTS SERVICE AND ADVICE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
FROM YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST
LUNANS Newsagents 8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330
Prepaid internet access - easy as phone top-ups pound10 for 2000 minutes
All-year newspaper and magazine deliveries
A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion
A wide selection of stationery
Shop Open 530am - 530pm Mon - Fri 530am - 4pm Saturday 700am - 1pm Sunday
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Working towards a healthier community
Do you Suffer Discomfort from bull Callus or Corns bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot bull Verrucas or In-growing Toenails
Treatment in the comfort of your own home
For all your footcare requirements contact Madeleine on
01250 872005 Mobile 07904 382840
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MENSWEAR amp WOMENSWEAR GARMENT ALTERATION SERVICE
also CURTAIN MAKING SHORTENING
(Customer to provide own Fabric amp Trim)
~ Collection amp Delivery Service ~
Contact Mr Joe Chalmers ~ ALYTH ~
Tel 01828 634241
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H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565
All you need for Christmas Come and Browse our Large Selection of
GIFTS TOYS HOBBYCRAFT MODELS DOLLS HOUSES amp ACCESSORIES
CARDS CALENDARS WRAPPING PAPER GIFT BAGS MONEY WALLETS amp DIARIES
lsquoWishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Yearrsquo
COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY ADVICE SESSIONS
Members of the local communities now will have the opportunity to receive Fire Safety advice at their local Fire Station Advice can
be given on all aspects of Fire and Rescue activi-ties eg Home and Commercial fire safety One of our most effective tools we have in highlighting the danger of fire is by direct contact with the pub-lic those people who have unfortunately experi-enced fire in a home do not need convincing of the dangers however we have a real challenge in convincing the rest of the public that fires do not just happen to ldquoOther Peoplerdquo You will also have the opportunity to book a free ldquoHome Fire Risk Assessmentrdquo and have local Firefighters assess any dangers within your home Next Session is at
Alyth Fire Station 13th December 10am - 12noon
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Notice of Office Bearers and Committee Members after the Committee meeting in November 2007 Office-Bearers Chairperson Mr Michael Kay Tel Alyth 632252632690 e-mail michaelkay1tiscalicouk Vice-Chairperson Mrs Flo McNeil Tel Alyth 632986 Secretary Treasurer Mrs Nancy Kay Tel Alyth 632690 Committee Mr C Macdonald Mrs M McNicoll Mrs K Donaldson Mr G Jamieson Mrs J McGill
The Chairman and all Committee Members wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members businesses and business personal the editorial staff of The Alyth Voice and all their clientscustomers from the Alyth amp District area
DO YOU REMEMBER
Thanks to Jim Kermack for the newspaper cuttings of an Alyth train stuck in 9ft (yes feet) snow drifts
between Newtyle and Auchterhouse in 1947 Two hundred () men dug the train out of the drifts If you were one of the men or can add to the story
please contact the Voice
Ah those were the days
18
OPENING 5TH DECEMBER 2007
INDIAN BUFFET
6 STARTERS - 8 CURRIES + RICE DESSERT OR TEACOFFEE
Eat as much as you want - pound995 per person We also have a great range in our Arsquola Carte Menu
OPENING HOURS - Wed - Sun 500pm to 1000pm
Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth PH11 8BT For Reservations tel 01828 634153
ANOTHER VOICE Margaret McKenzie a member of the Alyth Voice team was
amazed to find ANOTHER VOICE on a recent trip to New York
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS Due to the increasing
demand for advertising space the deadline for new ads or
changing content is the 16th of each month Submission details on p2
Scottish Preserves Wish all our Customers a Merry
Christmas Why not visit our Christmas Gift Stall
on the ground floor of The Overgate Centre Dundee
from the 17th November till 24th December High Street Rattray Blairgowrie
01250 871186 wwwscottish-preservescouk
19
J amp M KAY Ladies amp Gents
Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street ALYTH Telephone 01828 632252
Nancy amp Michael wish all their clients neighbours and friends a very Merry Christmas and
a Prosperous and Happy New Year
Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie
Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems
Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful
Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a mem-ber of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345
or 07762 188418 (mobile)
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED
TRISHA WALTON
HOME VISITS 01828 640229
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome
COLIN amp CATHY FORD Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth
CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS
EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE MANICURE
by CREATIVE NAILS Late Nights Tues amp Thurs
BUSINESS AS USUAL Tel01828 632297
ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY BALKEERIE
BY GLAMIS FORFAR Telfax 01307 840431
Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy
products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton
Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse
Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson
lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage
Tel 01828 640201
CHEMISTRY TUITION
Requiring Standard Grade or Higher Grade tuition in Alyth or surrounding area
Currently in teaching practice with excellent record of pass rates
Contact Mr Shand on 07973 909 983 to discuss hourly rate
ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES NOW
MINCE PIES SHORTBREAD PAVLOVAS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
MERINGUES
TEL 01828 632426 wwwcakesbysallycouk
GLENSHEE POTTERY Glenshee by Blairgowrie PH10 7LP Tel 01250 882238 Mob 07796 590 778 E-mail glensheepotshotmailcouk
Looking for something different this Christmas
Then come and browse our extensive selection of pottery local crafts gifts
and decorations
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Closed from Christmas Eve until Easter 2008
Yoursquoll find a warm welcome at the Glenshee Pottery in the Glen
of the Fairies on the A93
ldquoA Pot is not just for Christmashelliprdquo
MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET 22 Commercial Street Alyth
Tel 01828 633143
Christmas Stock Now In Beautiful Jewellery in Murano Glass
Bulbs and Winter Bedding Boots Wellingtons Work Jackets lsquoWishing you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Yearrsquo
RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER
59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097
Open Tues - Sat
lsquoA Merry Christmas and a Happy amp Prosperous New Year to all our
Customersrsquo
Gift Vouchers Available
ALYTH ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Spring 2008 Evening Classes
MONDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
4th amp 11th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
25th February amp 3rd March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 10th amp 17th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 28th January (excl 18th Feb) ~~~
DRU YOGA For all ages and abilities Get in tune with your body through postures breathing exercises relaxation and meditation Bring blanket a bottle of water and wear
loose clothing
Tutor Aileen Brown Alyth Town Hall Fee pound28pound25
10 classes from 21st January 730-9pm ~~~
WEDNESDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
6th amp 13th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
27th February amp 5th March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 12th amp 19th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 6th February
Golf classes may be divided into beginners and improvers if this is suitable to students Please indicate if you are a beginner
Golf classes please bring 678 iron and wear trainers or flat soled shoes
~~~ Enrolment forms can be obtained in Alyth Post Office
and many local shops Completed forms including payment should be returned
ASAP as numbers are limited in some classes ~~~
Further information available from Pam Drysdale on Tel 01250 873641
20 Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyrightcopyalythvoice 2007
Public Notices
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB
November Draw pound50 - No 125 Ricky Don pound30 - No 158 Mrs A Fleming pound20 - No 18 Mrs A Smith
COFFEE MORNING CANCELLATION
Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret to inform that the Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital League of Friends Coffee Morning arranged
for Saturday 15th December is now cancelled Anne Rhind
Alyth Badminton Club is a small group of people who like a bit of
exercise during the long winter evenings Interested in playing Then why not come along to
Airlie Street Hall We meet every Tuesday 730-930pm
Open to persons over the age of 18 - any standard welcome - come and give it a try
ALYTH BOWLING CLUB would like to thank everyone for the successful
coffee morning on Saturday 10th November We raised pound89855 thank you all very much
We have a STOVIE DANCE on
Friday 7th December 8pm-Midnight dancing to Steven Carcary
All members and friends welcome Isobel Fotheringham
ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY Listen out for us as we will be out and
about Carol Singing on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th December (Evenings)
Glenda Kean Committee Member
3rd Alyth Brownies COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 1st December 10am-12noon
Donations to the usual stalls gratefully received
CAN YOU HELP Can you help to shed any light on the donation of
the rose bushes many years ago along the Alyth Burn beside Pitnacree Street
Marguerite McKenzie Tel 01828 632749
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Race Night Thank you to everybody who took part and very
special thanks to individuals and businesses who sponsored races donated prizes and helped make
this an enjoyable evening Almost pound300 was raised on the night
Craft Fair Our very grateful thanks to all the crafters who
donated an amazing pound170 to Alyth Christmas Lights after their successful Craft Fair in Alyth Town Hall
At this time of year everyone can see what we do with the money that is raised and we are always amazed by the huge support that we enjoy in the
community Our fund raising events are always well attended and we appreciate what everybody does
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to ONE and ALL
Saturday 8th December COFFEE MORNING 10am
Hamper Raffle Cake amp Candy
Alyth Primary School Design-a-Light Entries Display
Alyth amp District Pipe Band COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 22 December 2007 Airlie Street Hall Alyth
10am - 12 noon Usual Stalls
Any donations baking or help will be gratefully appreciated
Jackie Macintyre Tel 01828 633369
WANTED
Either a knitting machine that is in good order but no longer in use - am willing to pay a nominal amount for it maybe loan it OR is there someone with an above machine that could use it to knit up basic sweaters REASON I am now in possession of a beautiful selec-tion of cones of wool and wish to either put them to good use myself (in my Spare time) or find someone who can help me
PS this is to help Alyth knitting for Charity either lo-cally or in Africa This has been a well supported cause Thank you
Please can someone help me in this Susan Dawson 01828 633239 or e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom
WANTED Cleaning help wanted near Alyth own transport
required Hours amp wages by arrangement
GardenerHandyman wanted for full time work near Alyth Experience not necessary but preferred
Accommodation may be available with possible work for partner
Please telephone 07721 509 034 for further details
Alyth Parish Church Country Dance Group Thursdays 730 - 930pm
We finish the autumn season with our Christmas Party dancing to Ian Cruickshanks Band All members and their guests are welcome
Classes begin again January A good way to keep warm on cold winter evenings Come and join us keep fit and learn something new Call Anne on
01828 632971 or Moira on 01828 632770
January 10th 17th 24th 31st February 7th 14th 21st 28th
All in Airlie Street Hall
(21st Feb inc live music with Muriel amp Jim Boal)
ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street - 730pm
~~~ 4th December Evelyn Hood
lsquoScottish Traditions of Dancersquo - Illustrated ~~~
15th January 2008 Terry Isles lsquoIslands on the Edgersquo - Illustrated
~~~ 29th January 2008 Andrew Thorpe
lsquoThe North Sea Bird Clubrsquo 25 Years of Offshore Recording - Illustrated
~~~ 12th February 2008 AGM followed by
Professor John M Mackenzie lsquoWilliam Lyon Mackenzie
A Famous Canadian from Alythrsquo - Illustrated
WANTED CleanerHousekeeper 8 hours per week References Required Tel 07710 523 462
ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla
(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 have been compiled
into an album This album can now be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY
Alyth Parish Church
Sunday Service 11am (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service)
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Choir Practice Fridays 7pm
~~~ Celebrating Christmas
Sunday 23rd December 11am Morning Worship
includes a traditional Nativity Play presented by the Sunday School
6pm A Festival of Nine Lessons amp Carols Come and hear the whole Advent Story told in
words and music and enjoy singing some traditional carols
Christmas Eve 6pm Reflective Service of Preparation
for Christmas Day If Christmas will be difficult for you this year but you do not want to miss it out entirely come and
spend a quiet time reflecting on the enduring meaning of Christrsquos birth
1130pm Traditional Watch Night Service taking us into the first moments of
Christmas Day
Christmas Day 11am Family Service of Celebration
Sunday 30th December 11am Informal Communion
Normal service times resume on 6th January 2008 ~~~
Eye-catching green or purple Christmas cards showing our very own Nativity family are now
available for sale in the Hall of Friendship each Sunday as are Notelets showing the church
resplendent in springtime All pound2 per pack (8 cards amp envelopes)
~~~ GUILD
The Guild meets on Thursday 6th December at 7pm in the Airlie Street Hall Our Speaker is Alyth Community Policeman PC Mark Stewart All are welcome There is no meeting in January
wwwalythparishchurchorguk
4
ALYTH POST OFFICE GALLERY
Airlie Street Tel 01828 632301
ON DISPLAY Works in oils watercolours etchings and
sketches Prices range from pound2495 to pound395 Come in for a browse and a chat
GREETINGS CARDS New issues of National Geographic Medici and
Scottish National Trust cards now available Also a wonderful new classic series of event cards
ensemble and Wordsworth greetings cards
FURNITURE STORE Perth Street Blairgowrie
(Adjoining Shell Garage)
Beds Divans from pound69 Pine Frames pound55 Metal Frames pound35
Mattresses Single from pound39 Double from pound59 Also 34 Kingsize amp 6ft
Wardrobes from pound169 Chest of Drawers from pound75 Bedsides from pound39
Suites from pound395 Dining Sets from pound99 Sideboards pound105
All Waxed Pine at Rock Bottom Prices
Tel 01250 876888 Open Monday to Saturday
JOHN SWINNEY Your local Member of the Scottish Parliament for North Tayside is here to help you
You can contact John at 35 Perth Street Blairgowrie PH10 6DL Tel 01250 876576 Fax 01250 876991
email johnswinneymspscottishparliamentuk
Alyth Pet ShopAlyth Pet Shop 17 Airlie St Alyth Tel 01828 633555
OPEN Mon Tues Thurs Fri - 9am to 430pm Sat - 9am to 5pm Wed - 9am to 1pm
Large Selection of Tropical Fish Fish Tanks with Cabinets
peanuts seed fat balls suet blocks Tinned Foods for Dogs and Cats
Pet Accessories
lsquoA Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year to all Our Customersrsquo from Jim Meg and May
ALYTH ARTS amp FRAMING
4 Mill Street Alyth Tel 01828 633 477
E alythartsandframinggooglemailcom
OPEN Monday Tuesday Thursday Friday amp Saturday
10AM - 5PM
lsquoA MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL OUR
CUSTOMERSrsquo
A - PIC ALYTH
Pattern Imprinted Concrete
NEW LOCAL BUSINESS STARTING SPRING 2008
This is a high quality low maintainence alternative to any type of paving
There are a variety of patterns and colours to choose from to suit your own
design requirements For more information contact
Barry McLean on 07738181237 or see future issues of the Alyth Voice
SCOUT REPORT I SUPPOSE it is only an apt situation that we found ourselves in We are taking a party of Scouts to the Water Activities Centre at Lochgoilhead in June 08 where they not only have an abundance of equipment but also the qualified staff to instruct the Scouts in the craft of a life on the ocean wave These centres are now about the only place that most Leaders can give Scouts this opportunity under our Water Safety rules But it doesnrsquot come cheap and following our usual criteria Norman West decided that we would fund raise to open the camp to a wider field And thus we found ourselves using water to fund raise to do water activities This took the form of a car wash at the Fire Station which was arranged for us by Scott Macdonald who has been brought up in the faith of the Alyth Scouts ndash if itrsquos free we will have double portions Despite previous attempts at keeping scrap merchants in busi-ness we had no major injuries as long as we discount the customers who were just a tad slow in leaving their vehicles They should have no fear water stops after it reaches the skin We raised an amazing pound277 and I would like to illuminate a few points to the Scouts on this amazing total If you divide pound277 by the pound2 we were charging we must have washedhellip 138frac12 carshellip which we didnrsquot We had a lot of very generous customers who dug deeply just to help us Did you notice that a lot of the cars that arrived were absolutely spotless before we started They didnrsquot really need washed but their owners wanted to support us And some of the other vehicles hadnrsquot seen a hose since Noah was a boy But they brought them along for the challenge and we were generously rewarded All the drivers were smiling at you as we carried out our business and the laughter that you heard from the brave souls that ventured forth from the comparative safety of their vehicles was genuine enthusiasm for your efforts In short guys our local community will turn out in great numbers as long as you are prepared to do something your-self So stick in with your Scouting play your part in the community and you will reap the benefit but sit back and wait for ldquosomebodyrdquo to do everything for you and you will wait for a very long time At our Annual General Meeting it was recorded that we had received compliments on the good turnout and behaviour of the Cubs and Scouts at Remembrance Sunday I only hope they didnrsquot trip over their guide dog on the way out It was a day for full uniform and many of the Cubs and Scouts donned the kilt for the occasion One Scout caught my eye as we walked down to the War Memorial as he was walking rather unusually with both his hands in his sporran to keep them warm ldquoArsquove only got wan pocketrdquo The AGM showed that we have a healthy group but we are short of Leaders for most of the Sections and cer-tain projects are being curtailed due to lack of personnel The message to anyone with a kindred spirit is ldquoGonnie gies a handrdquo The most important asset a Scout Group has is the adult support it receives and more could be done given greater resources On behalf of all the Beavers Scouts may I wish Heather and Claire a Merry Christmas from the Cubs ndash Yuletide Felicitations to Kath Fiona Graham Ben and Martin the Scouts pass on good wishes to Yule Barry and Norman and the Explorers wish all the best to Gina and Damien And from the entire Scout Group our thanks and best wishes to all in our community who have given so much help and support Ron Kirkpatrick
Jingle Bells By Dan Dewar 13 Commercial St
Jingle bells Jingle bells merriest of sounds
here he comes orsquoer the lums ndash Santarsquos on his rounds O
Jingle bells Jingle bells
happiest of days Rudolf comes with his chums
pulling Santarsquos Sleigh
As children dance and sing what will dear Santa bring
His bells go ding-a-ling as merrily they swing
Though young ones kneel and pray
their thoughts are far away in Fairyland with magic wand ndash Hurrah for Christmas Day O
Jingle bells Jingle bells
Jingle all the wayhellip lsquobut donrsquot forget our sinful debthellip or Who came down to payrsquo O
Jingle bells Jingle bells
celebrate this way Share your fun lsquowith Godrsquos Sonrsquo
on this lsquoHisrsquo Special Day O Peace and funrsquos for Everyone each Glorious Christmas Day
Market Square Alyth Perthshire PH11 8AA
Tel 01828 632309 Fax 01828 632609
Everything for that winter warmth from coal logs burning peat and kindling
Large selection of Fire Guards Companion Stands and Coal Scuttles
Open Monday to Friday 830am - 530pm Saturday 9am - 5pm
5
THE ORGANIC HUT
South West Fullarton Meigle
Tel - 01828 640391
Wednesday 1pmmdash6pm Friday 1pmmdash6pm Saturday 10ammdash5pm
Half mile south of Meigle on Dundee
Road Follow signs
Visit us for a wide range of organic fruit and vegetables Other organic goods include eggs various teas
oatmeal and chocolate We also stock Ecover products soaps and
recycled paper goods
Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL (Old Council Chambers) on 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM
OR CONTACT BY Tel SNP OFF 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304 PampK Council Tel 01738 475018 Email imillerpkcgovuk
Airlie Computers Simon Bogle
FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Networking New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01828 632244 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday
Cakes for all Occasions Luxury Hand-made Favours for Weddings Christenings etc Catering Service Available Helium Balloons Banners etc Hand-made Soaps Bath
Products amp Gift Baskets Party Plan on request
Orders now being taken for Xmas for Cakes and Gift Baskets
And if you donrsquot fancy a Xmas cake how about a Clootie Dumpling
Contact Victoria on 01828 634118 07759 142283
bigwic3aolcom
GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp
THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH
Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom
Lounge available for meetings
FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five
Glenfernate Fresh Meats Enochdhu Blairgowrie PH10 7PL
Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780
E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom
Beef Lamb amp Venison
Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door
Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full
LAMB PACK pound3450 Leg of Lamb approx 15kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 450g Diced Shoulder 4 Dble loin chops 4 Leg Steaks 4 Noisettes 1 Pack Lamb Burgers (quarter pounders)
BEEF PACK pound3950 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)
BBQ PACK pound2850 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers
1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg
1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4
Venison Pack pound3250 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)
Plus free delivery in the local area
We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top
lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo
ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND Remembrance Sunday [above photo by DH Todd] Following a service in Alyth Parish Church Alyth and District Pipe Band were honoured to lead the Remembrance Day Parade through the town to the War Memorial Breast Cancer Research [right] Junior members of Alyth and District Pipe Band recently supported their colleague Andrew Baillie a pupil at Perth Grammar School by busking in Perth High Street to raise money for charity They raised pound43810 for Breast Cancer Research as part of an awareness campaign run by the school The photograph shows Andrew in the centre with pipers Graeme Thomson Kyle Macintyre and Kerri Thomson and drummers Jordan and Ryan Urquhart
6
MUIR DRIVING SCHOOL
Dave Muir DSA Approved Driving Instructor
Pass Plus Registered
Tel 01250 870725 Mob 07732 531767
Gift Vouchers Available
CLASSIC RESTORATIONS
Let us make your day extra special with our unique collection of classic Rolls Royce Silver
Cloud Bentley Mk V1 amp Jaguar Mk 1X
Pitnacree St Alyth
Wedding Hire
Tel01828 633293
Driving Made easy
Contact Colin Sidley Home 01828 633 017 Mobile 07751072408 Text lsquoPRICErsquo to my mobile number for information Email colinsidleyvirginnet
Lessons available by the hour or in block bookings
Pass Plus Registered Member of the Driving Instructors Association
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
4WD Specialist Cars amp Light Goods Vehicles Servicing and Repairs Bike amp Car MOT Testing Tyres amp Exhausts Bike amp Car Oils
Charles A Davidson
Blacksmith Welder and Fabricator
Gates and Rails made erected and repaired All fabrication and farm work undertaken
Tel 01828 632948 Mobile 07957-766546
IampD Insurance Services
We have secured special rates for All PH DD and KY postcodes
Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car
Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday
Let us arrange your travel insurance
Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street
Alyth 01828 633000
Email IandDinsuranceaolcom
DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward
SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM
OR CONTACT ON Mobile no 07786674776 or P amp K Council on 01738 475 034 or at home on 01828 632 284 or by email at dmelloypkcgovuk
Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
SEVEN MONTHS INhellip I can hardly believe that it is almost seven months since the May elections when I was elected to serve on Perth amp Kinross Council as one of your councillors During this time I have had many messages of support from so many people I would like to say thank you once again for your trust and support As I think back these past few months and reflect I have lost count of the many meetings I have attended the many coffee mornings and craft fairs amp community coun-cils I have visited The junction at the Halfway House on the AlythBlairgowrie roadArdler road junction is still one of my priorities and I continue to monitor its progress I hope to be able to report some time in the New Year once investigations have been completed that work will commence as soon as possible to make this junction safer for everybody The Drumderg windfarm has been an on going problem regarding the amount of traffic generated due to the ce-ment lorries going up and down to the site On cement pour days some 120 lorries in total My colleague Council-lor Caroline Shiers from the neighbouring Blairgowrie amp the Glens ward amp myself secured a meeting with Douglas Kent amp Willie Mahoney from the roads department local Police Inspector Paddy Buckley-Jones and representatives from Southern Energy amp Raynesway Construction to discuss complaints from constituents regarding the lorries travelling in convoy and also the speed of some drivers The meeting was very proactive with Southern Energy amp Raynesway Construction putting added signage on the Den road to advise residents of the days when to expect extra lorry movements and giving drivers going to the windfarm extra instructions in regard to convoys amp speed Following my request for a meeting with an officer from Parks amp Open Spaces in Environmental Services regard-ing the sorry state of Alyth cemetery I am pleased to say the large unsightly tree stump which was a haven for rabbit warrens has now been removed the undergrowth round the walls hiding gravestones are to be cut back amp the sunken lairs are all to be repaired during au-tumnwinter works I am also mounting a campaign which has concerned me for some time to have cyclists light up these dark nights how any parent can allow their child out on a bike without ensuring that they have lights that are working is beyond me adults are just as bad No motorist wants to collide with a cyclist so light up and be safe wear bright clothing PLEASE This is the first year for many years that I have not attended the Armistice Day Service at the church followed by the service at the war memorial Councillor Ian Miller amp I have agreed to share the duties on alternative years Ian attended this year and I will attend next year I attended the services at the war memorial in Coupar Angus Abbey and also the First World War fallen from Coupar Angus School in the morning where I laid the council wreaths In the afternoon I was at the Scone me-morial The work of a councillor is certainly varied and as busy as you wish it to be I continue to be available to every one no matter who you are or what party you support Since being elected I have been inundated with re-quests for assistance and advice and I am only too pleased to help Many of you stop me in the street some give me a telephone call either here in Alyth or in Perth Some email me others come to my surgery on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Town hall Which ever way I continue to listen amp hopefully help Thank you all once again for all your good wishes My wife Libby amp I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a very healthy amp prosperous New Year
Councillor Dennis Melloy
7
Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre Winter Opening Hours Tues ndash Sat 10 ndash 3pm
Pop in to the TIC for information on Whatrsquos On and Whatrsquos Open over the winter months and browse over our large selection of gifts to suit every pocket We have a new range of Arran Aromatics
Toiletries which has been exclusively created for VisitScotland Tourist Information Centres We also have a lovely range of Salmon and Shortbread china also exclusive to
VisitScotland We have lots of new lines in since our refurbishment in April Bring this voucher with you and claim 10 off any purchase
(excluding stamps and sale items)
Memory Lane
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS CARDS amp CALENDARS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD (two doors along from the church )
and also at THE POST OFFICE
where Bus Pass Passport amp ID photos will be taken on Saturdays 10am - 11am
(unless otherwise stated) ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp calendars will go to Wisecraft the mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
TEL 01828 633961 E-mail malcolm219btinternetcom
wwwfrogpublicationscouk
LOCHSIDE LODGE amp ROUNDHOUSE RESTAURANT
Lintrathen near Kirriemuir
CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU for tables of 6 or more -
Book Now for Lunch or Dinner from Wed 5th Dec - Fr 21st Dec Lunch pound1650 or Dinner pound2200
HOGMANAY DINNER amp CELIDH Some tables still available
We are open for Lunch amp Dinner from Tuesday to Staurday
Why not try our New Midweek Supper Menu in the Steading Bar
Main Courses from pound850 RESERVATIONS ADVISED
AVAILABLE FROM TUESDAY - FRIDAY
For further information or reservations please contact 01575 560340 or e-mail to
enquirieslochsidelodgecom
The Ardler Tavern Village Pub
Newly Refurbished
Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat
Enjoy our open log fire in the newly refurbished ARDLER TAVERN Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm
Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day
Tel 01828 640340
STRIDE FOR LIFE WEDNESDAY WALKS Blairgowrie and District Next Steps have now taken full management responsibility for running the successful Wednesday Stride for Life Walks All the walk leaders have been members of BaDNS already and the programme will now continue as in previous years The major difference now will be that instead of closing down during school holiday periods additional walks will be provided during such times This is a programme run by volunteers from the Blairgowrie and District Next Steps walking group (wwwbadnsorg) assisted by Strathmore and the Glens Rural Partnership (wwwstrathmoreglensorg) - a partnership approach to promote walking in our area There will be at least two walks per session One suitable for those who prefer a slow pace which will cover less distance and another which will cater for a medium andor fast pace covering a greater distance Walkers should meet at Blairgowrie Town Hall on Wednesdays at 915 am as before
DATE WALK TIME (approx) BUS 5 Dec Forfar Loch 2 - 25 hours Yes 12 Dec Woodhead Farm 2 - 25 hours Minibus 19 Dec Drimmie 15 hours and PARTY Yes
All times are approximate and will depend on weather ground conditions and speed of walking and do not include an allowance for the bus journey Please note that there is no guarantee of a bus place unless pre-booked All of these events are open to all however those coming for the first time are required to complete a registration form and brief health questionnaire If in any doubt about your fitness for a walk please consult your GP or other medical advisor or give Liz White (Health Visitor) a call on 01250 876668 Whilst most of the walk leaders are appropriately qualified outdoor first aiders this is not a substitute for qualified medical advice from a health practi-tioner Unfortunately in accordance with normal practice all children and vulnerable adults must always be accompanied by an adult carer Further information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 Perth and Kinross Leisure run an alternative starter health walk programme from Rattray Hall every other week
Sue Cole BadnsStrathmore amp the Glens Tel 01828 640763
ALYTH SCHOOL 1950rsquos Submitted by the late Ada Robertsonrsquos husband John Stewart from Crossgates Fife Ada is 3rd from the
right in the middle row If you can add names to the other pupils please contact the Voice
8
APPLICATIONS TO THE DRUMDERG WIND FARM COMMUNITY
BENEFIT FUND
ALTHOUGH final details were not available at the time of going to press it is expected that application forms and guidelines for groups and organisations that wish to apply for a grant from the Fund will be available in December The Advisory Panel representing the communities which will bene-fit from the Fund has begun meeting with staff from the Scottish Community Foundation to discuss funding priorities and fix arrange-ments for launching the fund The Panel will meet again in the New Year to consider the first applications Check the Scottish Community Foundation website wwwscottishcforg for updates
Nick Addington
LICENSED GROCER
bull DVD Hire bull Lotto Outlet bull Shoe Repair bull bull Irvinersquos Butcher Meat bull Photocopier bull
bull Mobile Top-up bull Laundry bull
FREE HOME DELIVERY
OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday
Tel No 01828 632306
73-75 Airlie St Alyth
Left to right Lynn Carole Marie Shirley Madge Lilian Margaret Carolanne Rebecca and Alison
Festive Opening Times
Christmas Eve - 8am to 10pm
Christmas Day - 10am to 2pm
Boxing Day - 9am to 6pm
27th Dec to 30th Dec Business as Usual
New Yearrsquos Eve - 8am to 10pm
New Yearrsquos Day - 10am to 2pm
2nd Jan 2008 - 9am to 6pm
Wishing everyone in Alyth a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at
Costcutters your local family-run convenience store
BADGERS AND WATER RAILS
SOME years ago one summerrsquos evening Anna Edward was walking her dog up the road to Bamff when a badger crossed the road in front of her She watched it as it climbed the bank and disappeared into the wood It was the first time she had seen a badger and she was thrilled The badger is the largest member of the otter family to live in the British Isles and is a great favourite with people in general as the success of badger watching enterprises shows We are fascinated by this animal with its white striped face which inhabits setts that may have been lived in for generations even centuries by its ancestors There is a wonderful sense of benign wild nature about Brock the badger whose diet consists mainly of earthworms and other inverte-brates as well as brambles and roots And yet there has been a long history of persecution of badgers in the United Kingdom which still takes place despite the laws that have been enacted to protect them (The Protection of Badgers Act 1992 and the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004) There are still people who like to bait badgers with dogs for sport There is the per-ception that they prey on game birds and other allegations most of which turn out to be untrue though it is the case that they annoy humans sometimes by undermining buildings In recent years they have aroused the hostility of farmers especially in the South-West of England who fear that badgers are responsible for infecting cattle with tuberculosis The truth is that cattle are the primary source of bovine tuberculosis and they infect other cattle with the disease but can also pass it on to badgers deer and wild boar These in their turn may pass TB back to the cattle that infected their species In the South-West of England farmersrsquo worries about bovine TB are wholly understandable because despite 100 compensation for the slaughter of cattle in a herd that becomes infected the loss of income may be enough to put a farmer out of business Fortunately the incidence of tuberculosis in cattle in Scotland is extremely low and in badgers negligible The real anxiety is that in-fected cattle may be imported from elsewhere so we must hope that the stringent regulations that surround livestock movements will pre-vent this Chris Potter told me that he had seen a water rail recently in the ditch that runs through the western beaver ponds To my delight I saw one too in the gathering dusk of a rainy evening I had done my tour of the enclosure at the time that the pheasants were still going up to roost and cursed as previously settled birds flew off their perches with cries of alarm I knew what it felt like to be a careless fox out for a prowl Turning for home and walking along the ditch I came to the new pond that the beavers have created in the last year or so There was a small swirl in the water by the far bank and I wondered if a water vole was about to appear No not a water vole but a brown bird materialized and then vanished into the rushes The water rail is one of those secretive inhabitants of marshes that avoid the human eye and are more often heard than seen Like woodcock their numbers increase in winter with the arrival of birds from the Continent Besides the young disperse at this time of year and the reedbeds of the Toy are a great centre for the birds Whatever the case it is very good news that water rails are back at Bamff even if only for the winter Who knows Perhaps some will stay and breed now that suitable habitat exists for them here Paul Ramsay
9
POLICE REPORT Mark Stewart CCO
Blair Police Station Tel 01250 872222 CRIMESTOPPERS Tel 0800 555 111
LIGHTEN UP THIS CHRISTMAS At this time of year we seek to give advice on home security and what you can do to prevent unwanted visitors Lighting is an area that you can address and is a relatively cheap improvement We can split this into two areas
Internal - Make it look like you are at home when you are out Remember most break-ins happen when a house or flat is empty They are also more likely to happen during the evening or at night Donrsquot leave curtains closed during the daytime Use time switches to turn on lights radios and other appliances when yoursquore out You can buy these from DIY shops But donrsquot use them if they will show a thief that youre out for example in ground floor rooms where the curtains have been left open Keep all valuable items out of sight External - Outside lighting Good lighting can put off or draw attention to a thief The most appropriate form of lighting to use is high-efficiency low-energy lighting controlled by a dusk-to-dawn switch so that it comes on only when itrsquos dark This provides a constant and uniform level of light It costs very little to run and helps to create a more reassuring environment Lights that come on if they sense move-ment can be annoying to neighbours and dangerous to passing traffic If you have these make sure they are directed downwards Fit lights out of easy reach - at a height of at least 25 metres (eight feet) I would like to finish with a few words of thanks on behalf of my colleagues and myself for the support given to the Police over the last year by the people living in Alyth and the surrounding areas Your invaluable assistance is greatly appreci-
ated to which we are most grateful By working together and playing our respective parts we can address the fear of crime and make the commu-nity you live in a safer place
Have a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year Constable Mark Stewart
THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION once again are sponsoring a window dressing competition for all businesses in Alyth to take part in It is intended that the judging will be held over the Festive Period hopefully
between the 7th and 14th of December by the Alyth Citizen of the Year 2007 and the Young Citizen of the Year 2007 The standard of exhibits over the last ten years has been excellent and it is hoped that this year the businesses will do their utmost to assist in helping to bring Christmas cheer to Alyth for the enjoyment of all Letrsquos make the Christmas Windows in Alyth the best in Perthshire if not Scot-land and also make the judgesrsquo task a really difficult undertaking It is hoped that all the Christmas windows will be on display by the 24th of November 2007 the day the Christmas Lights in Alyth are switched on The Christmas Window Com-petition Shield will be presented to the winner along with certificates for 1st 2nd amp 3rd place
Michael Kay ADBA Chairman
THE PROPERTY SHOP
A amp R ROBERTSON amp BLACK WS 11 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AH
Tel01828 632116 E-mail propertyrobertson-blackcouk
Webwwwrobertson-blackcouk
FREE VALUATIONS Itrsquos knowledge of your local patch that makes the difference
BLAIRGOWRIE PROPERTY SHOP IS OPEN 7 DAYS
Call Mel on 01828 632116
DRUMDERG ARTICS SPAN ALYTH
50 metres long
The first trial delivery artic to the Drumderg Wind Farm went through Alyth on 12th November and was captured on camera by Michael Kay The supersize artic spanned 50 metres (from Michaelrsquos Hairdressing Salon at No 13 Airlie
Street to almost Georsquos Bar) A large crowd of people enjoyed the autumn sunshine and lined Airlie Street the Square and Bamff Road to see the lorry gingerly negotiate the main thoroughfare Eagle-eyed townspeople will have noticed the fence has been removed from the SawmillKirk corner along with
a telegraph pole The delivery schedule is available on Tel 0800 294 4723 - if you happen to snap a great shot of the transporter coming through Alyth
please send it in to share with Voice readers near amp far
BBC RADIO SCOTLAND GIVES ALYTH A VOICE Award winning journalist and broadcaster Nancy Nicholson visited Alyth in November to gather opinions from the townsfolk over the Drumderg Wind Farm now that the project has begun A number of people were interviewed and the programme - ldquoGrassrootsrdquo - was due to be aired November 10th Listeners were disappointed to find a change in schedule at 630am The programme was on air however on Saturday 17th November at 630am and included interviews with some members of the public as well as Councillor Caroline Shiers Nick Addington of the Scottish Communities Foundation and Alan Young from Scottish amp Southern Energy The Voice are led to believe ldquothe other halfrdquo of the programme including local interviews will be aired at a later date It may be possible to listen to the first programme again online at httpwwwbbccoukradionoscriptshtmlradioaodscotland_aodshtmlscotlandgrassroots [see Jim Adamrsquos article on page 1213]
Should you wish to contact the Grassroots radio programme email grassrootsbbccouk or write to Grassroots
BBC Radio Scotland Beechgrove Terrace Aberdeen AB15 5ZT
CHRISTMAS RECESS Can I take this opportunity to wish all readers of the Alyth Voice a very Happy Christmas I hope that you enjoy the festive season and that the New Year celebrations are the beginning of a successful 2008 I would like to give my thanks to the Alyth Christmas Lights Committee and all the volunteers involved with organising the Christmas Lights I am certain that the Christmas lights in Alyth will be a spectacular sight For a small com-munity there is a wealth of goodwill and we are very lucky in this town that so many people are willing to get involved and give back to the town During this time of the year I am always reminded how festive and pictur-esque Alyth and Perthshire looks and I am glad that our community makes a special effort to celebrate Christmas and the festive season Please note that my office will be closed during Christmas Recess from the 24th December until Friday 4th January but I can still be contactable by email at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
Murdo Fraser MSP
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
10
ALYTH WRITERS GROUP THE Alyth Writers Group finish their fortnightly meetings in the Community Wing of Alyth Primary School on Thursday 13th December Sessions start at 1030am and last for a couple of hours Members bring examples of their work for discus-sion or seek advice on getting started in a free and easy atmosphere The objec-tive is to publish a booklet of their work Local history is of particular interest All welcome Tel 633287 for more details
ALYTH CRAFTS GROUP ALYTH Community Wing in St Andrews Street is now established as the regular fortnightly venue of Alyth Crafts Group The work undertaken and demonstrated includes Glass Engraving Painting (watercolours and other media) and any other crafthobby members and new members wish to bring along The Group finishes on Thursday December 13th All sessions are from 1030am to 1230pm Beginners and old hands are all welcome Ring 01828 633287 for more info
JAMMY PINEMARTINS DID ye ken that pine martins like tae gorge on jammy honey marmalade or peanut butter pieces Have you ever seen a live pine martin Well we hadnrsquot before our recent No-vember holiday near Kilfinnan in a comfy self-catering Glen lodge on the shores of Loch Lochy Each evening this pine martin family appeared quite unconcerned about us watching through the porch windae Made our holiday tae see them I can tell you Even non-stop cauld rain amp mist couldnae dampen our delight Another day we crossed the ldquonewrdquo Skye Bridge circled the roundabout twice and returned by Kintail Sisters tae eat again at the great Glen Rowan cafeacute at Invermoriston I ken theyrsquore spoilt but those twa dugs loved their burgers We nearly worked out the pound1 coin electric meter only being left in the dark once Optimistcally wersquoll return in the summer sunshine tae bask read or boldly walk withoot wellies How did we find out aboot this great place Theyrsquore long-time freeinds orsquo wi braw Alyth postie Booking details on request Josi F Top Orsquo Toon
Congratulations on your Graduation
Jane C Findlay Birchview Meigle Road Alyth
Batchelor of Arts in Child amp Youth Studies from Perth College in October 2007
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
BRIAN EASTON MEMORIAL IN Julyrsquos Voice we remembered local man Brian Easton who was killed in the Falklands Conflict aged 24 Senior Aircraftsman David Robertson 22 of Morn Street began a tour of duty in the Falklands in June and made a special journey to Stanley to place a memo-rial plaque on behalf of his uncle Garry Mitchell and Ian Oakley friends of Brianrsquos (see Septemberrsquos Voice) The above photo shows David installing the plaque next to the tree dedicated to Brian in the 1982 Memorial Wood The wood contains a tree for each service-person killed during the Falklands War and those killed in accidents since
REMEMBRANCE DAY in ALYTH
Above Jim MacFarlane bows in respect at the War Memorial on 11th November
THE RBLS wish to thank all who took part in both the Church Service and Remembrance Day parade on Sunday the 11th An incredible turn out demonstrating how the Town appreciates those relations friends and unknown warriors all heroes who gave their lives so that we may live as we do today Too many groups and individuals to single anyone out but your support which continues to this day is very highly valued Thank you RBLS Alyth Branch
11
Your Letters Donrsquot have access to emailAlyth Library is now offering FREE access to the Internet for SURFING the WEBsending EMAILS Visit the library for more details
Pat Parnham wishes everyone a
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year
Thank you all for your friendship and support
KNITTING FOR CHARITY TO all busy needles in Alyth ndash A huge thank you for your generosity Progress Already the first blanket is being made up this takes 88 squares and I have been given a beautiful selection of jumpers hats scarves baby clothes and sets of clothes to name but a few I have reprinted the pattern books-again Which is great as it brings more and more folk in to help Thank you If you wish to contact me tel 01828 633239 e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom Or as before any donations can be left at ldquoHobbiesrdquo or ldquoMegs Mini Marketrdquo Thank you Meg and Muriel Happy Christmas to you all and may 2008 be a good and healthy year for us all
Yours Susan Dawson
Alyth 11th November 2007
DEAR Alyth Voice I read with interest the two articles in the November voice about cycling without lights and in dark clothing I certainly agree that cyclists should make themselves clearly visible and should cycle safely I have seen many youngsters riding their bikes on both sides of the road and jump-ing on and off of the pavement This be-haviour does nothing to endear cyclists to motorists and gives responsible cyclists a bad name However there is another side to the coin My wife and I cycle extensively in the area We wear bright clothes cycle on the correct side of the road and take as much care as we can Unfortunately a number of drivers seem to have no regard for our safety They cheerfully overtake at sixty or seventy miles per hour giving us about two feet clearance Worst of all are the drivers of heavy articulated lorries and tractors with trailers They too often over-take with very little clearance and they seem to think we are stationary - as soon as their cab passes us they pull over to the left causing us to brake hard or end in the ditch We are usually cycling at twenty miles per hour or more and at the very least drivers should be sure that the REAR of their vehicle is past us before they pull in Contrast this with the way drivers ap-proach a horse and rider They inevitably slow to walking pace check carefully that they can see that the road ahead is clear and then pull over to the far right of the road to overtake We dont expect such extravagant care but please please be a little more thoughtful Finally I would like to thank the many careful motorists who dont overtake until they can see that the road ahead is clear and then give us a sensible clearance It makes such a difference Yours hopefully
Tony Preston
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Jessica Edward
Died 2nd December 2006
Therersquos a gift in life you cannot buy Itrsquos very rare and true
Itrsquos that special gift of friendship Like the one I had with you
Miss you every day
Effie
ALYTH IN BLOOM HAPPY Christmas everyone and Best wishes for the New Year from our committee Also can I say thank you to all who helped us in any way throughout the year ie coffee morning home baking raffles attending stallsetc Dona-tions printing and displaying posters thanks Evelyn for printing the certificates Thank you also to every-one for the appreciative remarks on our efforts to brighten up the town a bit And Jim we did enjoy your glowing comments in print on behalf of the Community Council Yours sincerely
Marguerite Mckenzie Chairperson
THANKS AFTER the sad passing and cremation service of my Uncle Len I wish to pass on thanks to everyone who attended the service and offer special thanks to the people who in the last few years of his life made things a little easier for him at home and made regular visits to hospital whether it be Perth royal Ninewells Dundee or Blairgowrie Cottage then latterly Northlands in Blairgowrie Elasaidh Mollison whose cooking and pastries often comforted him Alex and Eddie who looked in daily and did the weekly chicken run to Coupar An-gus in all weathers Stanley Sim for always a knock and a how are you keeping Len Dick Pennycook for the gardening and often the lift up when Len had fallen over in the house It must have been very comforting for him to know he had such very good neighbours Also thanks to the staff at Northlands Care facility in Blairgowrie Very Best Regards
Frank Robb
Email jpeoplecarshotmailcouk Fife Tel 01383 821359
DEAR Alyth Voice We were in Alyth on Monday 5th We were in Simrsquos hard-ware the butchers library and the church We also knocked on a few doors hoping to find someone who may have worked or known Margaret Ann Donaldson in 1966 at Bamff House There is one small detail she may have used the name ANNIE Donaldson as she did in 1967 in the electoral roll
Thanking you John Haggarty
THANKS I WOULD like to thank the following people for do-nating prizes to the Breakthrough Breast Cancer raffle recently held in the Alyth hotel Costcutters Lunans Spar Oscar The Losset Inn Burnside Inn Strathmore Golf Centre and the Alyth Hotel and a special thank you to Xhosa and Simon Howell for their kind donation Also many thanks to the all the people who purchased raffle ticketsmdasha total of pound310 was raised
Thanks again Irene Alyth Hotel
NOTE OF GRATITUDE I WOULD like to thank the personchild who found my
NEW glasses which I dropped in Losset Road on Thursday 15th November
On Saturday 17th I met and spoke to Bob Fisher in Losset Rd my parting words were Im off across the field for the third time to look for my glasses Imagine my delight when minutes later Bob called me over to
reunite me with my lost glasses made my day Many thanks again to Bob and to the thoughtful person who picked them up and left them on the
fenceBTs right It pays to talk Allan Fegen Losset Road
CHRISTIAN AID JUST to say ldquothank yourdquo for the great meeting we had Thanks to Nan White for arranging it Also thank you to the ladies who did the baking for the lovely tea we had
Everything as so nice Thank you Morag McArthur
ST NINIANrsquoS CHURCH TO all who attended our Coffee Morning on Saturday 20th October our most grateful thanks Once again
the Alyth Community has excelled itself Extra thanks to the ladies in the kitchen for the unseen work they
do We couldnrsquot function without them We had a grand total of pound716
Dorothy Oldham
JAMES TRIPNEY JOINERS
MOST folk will already have heard that the firm is closing down as from 31st December 2007
We would like to thank all our customers and friends for their valued support throughout the years
Loyal construction will be taking over the premises and we wish them success and hope you will
continue to support them Once again thank you all Ron amp Hamish Tripney
ENABLE THANK YOU
FRIENDS of Enable thank you all very sincerely for donating helping attending and supporting our
coffee morning on Saturday 17th November The amazing sum of pound1280 was raised and your
support is very much appreciated Annie Robertson
12
All joinery work undertaken
For more information contact Derek Fairweather on
07740 986 069
GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd
Kirriemuir
Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238
Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums
Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk
CAMPBELL GERRARD FENCING CONTRACTOR
TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035
All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected
Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping
FREE ESTIMATES
ROGER DECORATORS ALYTH
______________________________________________________
PROMPT RELIABLE SERVICE WITH FREE QUOTATION
____________________________________________________
Tel 01828 632879 ______________________________________
SIMPLY THE BEST
ALL TRADES SERVICE
Renovations bull New Builds bull Extensions bull Decking bull Patios
Tiling bull Painting bull Plumbing bull Electrical
NO JOB TOO SMALL
For a free estimate call us NOW on 01828 634140
R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders
For Free Estimates
Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784
19 Tay Road Alyth Perthshire PH118EB
Stonework
Extensions Renovations
Harling Etc
G CLARK PLASTERING amp TILING
Walls amp floor tiling Harling Coving
Plastering Dry Lining
Ames taping Wet Dash
NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE QUOTES
TEL01828 633970 or 07821294678
ZAP TOOLS TOOL HIRE
89 Airlie Street Alyth
All kinds of gardening building decorating amp cleaning equipment
FOR HIRE amp SALE
Tel 01828 634174 Mob 07895 053838
ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL A LOT happened in 2007 Yet the year has flown by Way back in March we heard from Scottish and Southern Energy and the Scottish Commu-nity Foundation about the annual windfall which we will share with Mount Blair our neighbouring Commu-nity Council area I have tried to hasten the process without much success but at last we are talking about real money being available The latest is that the joint advisory group should be considering actual grants early in 2008 The next advisory group (full title the Drumderg Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Advisory Panel) meets on 20th November this year The only thing that is cast in stone is the pound64000 annual grant during the life of the Wind Farm This could be supplemented by another substantial sum based on how well the Wind Farm is doing Of course the amount is a grant to both Mount Blair and Alyth communities Hence the joint advisory panel drawn from both areas The panel when it meets on the 20th November will be considering the criteria and other details about grants deadlines how often we meet etc However I am anxious that the panel is also guided by some of the remarks at the 10th May meeting earlier this year ie the public meeting of representatives of the townrsquos voluntary groups They have also been taken up in the preliminary discussions of the advisory panel I am quite sure Mount Blair will be taking a long term view of how the money will be disbursed as well as the immediate financial cri-ses of some of their organisations and social amenities The Alyth representatives will also be taking this two pronged approach I will be pressing the Community Council to convene a Townrsquos meeting sometime in 2008 in order to form an Alyth Community Development Trust which would have as its main objective the forming of a programme to determine the long term needs and desires of the com-munity and how to satisfy those needs and desires Over the next 25 years it is expected that more than a million pounds could come to our community from the Drumderg Fund from the guaranteed amount plus the perform-ance determined supplement A Development Trust could use Drumderg funding as the basis for grants from other sources and aim for a substantial addition to Alythrsquos amenities eg a leisure centre with all facilities What do you think Write to the Voice or contact any Community Council member At the end of a 25 year period how do you visualise what your town will look like Still on the Drumderg theme I had a visit from Nancy Nicholson of the Radio Scotland Grassroots programme the other day She also talked to some other Alyth peo-ple and Nick Addington of the Scottish Community Foun-dation When she talked to me I became quickly con-vinced that the objective of the show was to depict a divided community She was going over all of the divisive factors that were bandied about before the Reporter came down on the side of approval for the Wind Farm No matter how hard she tried I refused to be drawn into a slanging match which would have opened old wounds that first drew blood during the 20032005 controversy over Drumderg That is history I am concerned about today and the future of Alyth A better future depends on the cooperation of our citizenry despite past differences I wasnrsquot surprised to receive a lsquophone call from the BBC in Aberdeen telling me that the programme had been pulled When I put it to them that they had not found enough controversy to suit their show they of course denied this The original half hour ldquoGrassrootsrdquo on Drum-derg had been abandoned However part of it was trans-mitted as an excerpt in another ldquoGrassrootsrdquo show on the weekend of 17th18th November Not having been notified of the date it was going out I missed the programme Thanks to Irene Robertson I just about managed to hear a tape of this six or seven minute piece When I say ldquojusthellip continued on page 13
13
WHY DONrsquoT YOU The Voice team are often asked why a particular story has NOT been covered in the Voice The answer is two-fold
1 The Voice team consists of volunteers not journalists Each member has a time-consuming task putting the Voice together each month as it is and there is little spare time to follow up events
2 The Voice is full and overflowing with existing articles and photos every month and it is rare when a space has to be filled
Why donrsquot you cover a story yourself or ask someone to write in for you
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP Everyone at Alyth Youth Partnership would like to
thank those who came to support our Bingo Tea on Nov 8th A special thanks goes out to all the volunteers and helpers who give up their time to support us on a regular
basis We appreciate all that you do folks
The Girls Group will commence on a Monday night from 630pm til 8pm at the Community Wing Alyth We will
confirm our programme in the local press shortly For further information contact 07936 788 117
MURRAY PENNYCOOK Est 1975
Plumbing amp Heating
Gas Oil Solid Fuel Central Heating Installations
Rhones Leadwork Drains
Free Estimates
Tel 01828 632 135 Mob 07850 733481
Meigle Road Alyth Blairgowrie PH11 8EX
Ash Chimney Systems
Call Simon on
01382 580245 or 07709-340575
Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash
a clean sweep guaranteed Pots Bird guards and Cowls fitted
Established 1980
Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved
Stewart MacDonald 8 Cambridge Street Alyth PH11 8AW
Telephone 01828 632 995
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
wwwhopeparkhousecouk Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Gavin R Jamieson BARONY VIEW GROUND
MAINTENANCE Hay Street
Alyth
Tel 07739 833595 E-mail baronyviewtiscalicouk
For all the usual garden services including fencing gravelling and paving
GUTTER CLEARING
FULL FENCING SERVICE
AVAILABLE Remember the strong winds last year Donrsquot get caught out this time round Have your fences and trees checked
now
Snow Clearing and Salting Service
A Merry Christmas to all my Customers
and Good Health for 2008
ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL contrsquod aboutrdquo the download recording was not of good quality I must say not Irenersquos fault The members of the public who were interviewed did not rise to Nancyrsquos leading questions but said the traffic was no
worse than expected Councillor Caroline Shiers spoke for her Glens constituents Nick Addington described the Drumderg Benefit Fund process Alan Young spoke up for Scottish amp Southern Energy Altogether not too bad for balance but poor old Nancy Nicholson was still trying to imply deep controversy splitting the townsfolk using emo-tive language in her commentary You may think that is sour grapes on my part They cut my interview altogether The good news however is that the programme pro-ducer has become interested in Alyth and promises to look at the prospect of another radio programme about our town Wouldnrsquot it be great were they or even better a television crew to turn up for our planned pre-gala concert and Gala Day itself The biggest and best parade ever is planned It will be a great show worthy of any radio or television programme Well I did ask for it I asked you to make our job difficult by submitting a large number of nominations for our Citi-zen and Young Citizen of the Year To date a record num-ber of nominations have been handed in Thank you very much indeed Elsewhere in the Voice there is a Stop Press announcement on who our Citizen and Young Citi-zen for 2007 will be They will know who they are by the time they read this but can I pass on the warmest con-gratulations of the Community Council to our two top citizens In closing may I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year No matter how busy you are Be Happy
Jim Adam Chairman
Alyth Country Cabs Taxi AirportStation Transfers Contract Hire Corporate Hire
6 seater
01828 63 41 99 07732 919 281
14
The ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR
NEW TEL 01828 634165
Telephone Orders Welcome
New Opening Hours
Monday 5pm mdash 9pm Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday 5pm mdash 9pm Thursday 5pm mdash 9pm Friday 5pm mdash 9pm Saturday 5pm mdash 9pm Sunday CLOSED
Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502
Open 7 days serving LUNCHES SNACKS
EVENING MEALS
BEER GARDEN
Food served all day Sunday Children welcome
Function catered for
The Glenisla Hotel
The Inn in the Glen Kirkton of Glenisla
Come and enjoy our delicious lunches and dinners served in our lovely Country Hotel
Available Tuesday to Sunday Lunch 12pm to 2pm Dinner 6pm to 9pm
Bookings now being taken for Christmas and New Year Functions - 3 Course Meals from
pound1595 Booking Essential
Tel No 01575 582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom
Lands of Loyal Hotel Loyal Road Alyth PH11 8JQ
Festive Menu available throughout December
Enjoy a festive meal in our highly acclaimed restaurant and relax after-
wards in the comfortable surroundings of the oak-panelled grand hall
Lunch pound2495 Dinner pound2795
Booking Essential - For Reservations Call 01828 633151
Light Lunches restart 3rd January
PEEL FARM LINTRATHEN
01575 560718
COFFEE SHOP + COURTYARD GIFT BARN
Open Daily 1000am - 430pm until 21st December
Exhibition of Pet Portraits by Madeleine Fleming in Courtyard
Gallery till close Comissions Undertaken
Re-opens weekends from 2nd Feb 2008
Christmas Greetings from
Will Mackay Muirton Care Home Blairgowrie amp Lily Mackay 7 High Street Alyth
Will amp Lily wish all their friends amp neighbours
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS amp A GOOD NEW YEAR and thank them for all their kindness
over the past year God Bless You All
PLOUGHING MATCHES
Above Alythrsquos Chic Nicoll assisted the late Rab Grantrsquos grandson Robert at Blairgowrie Ploughing Match on
1st November Right New Alythrsquos Doug McNicoll competes in
Alyth Ploughing Match on 25th October
Photo
s by D
M Ph
il-
MILL STREET ALYTH BLAIRGOWRIE PH11 8BJ
TEL (01828) 633356
Plan your Holiday entertainment with us
1st a 50rsquos 60rsquos Dance 22nd Dec Then next
Christmas Eve Party 24th Dec
Tickets pound5 ea Available in advance only from The Burnside Inn
Limited number of tickets available Each ticket Good only for single event
We reserve the right to refuse admission wwwtheburnsideinncom
15
START YOUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT THE ALYTH HOTEL
Have your Christmas day lunch and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere in
our restaurant We also have available a Pre-Christmas menu for all
your festive celebrations
Bookings now being taken for the beginning of December
The Alyth Hotel CHRISTMAS DAY 2007 French Onion Soup with Herb Croutons
Cream of Tomato amp Fresh Basil Soup
Chilled Melon Balls with Mango Sorbet amp Fresh Passion Fruit drizzled with Cointreau Syrup
Finely Sliced Smoked Venison
with Pickled Walnuts Redcurrant Jelly
Juicy Norwegian Prawns bound in a Tangy Marie Rose
Dressing Enhanced with Fresh Cream amp Brandy
ooOOoo
Traditional Roast Turkey with Chestnut amp Apricot Stuffing Cranberry Compote Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta amp
Thyme Flavoured Gravy
Lamb Shank marinated in Garlic Rosemary Mint amp Honey
Very Slowly Braised and served with a Rich Sweet Gravy
Roast Loin of Pork with an Orange Chutney Flavoured Gravy
Roast Potatoes amp Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta
Fillet of Salmon gently poached in white wine Served
with a delicate Lemon amp Dill Sauce
Mushroom Asparagus amp Cashew Nut Stroganoff
served on a bed of Basmaati Rice with a Side Salad
ooOOoo
Individual Christmas Pudding with a Warm Boozy Sauce amp
Fresh Whipped Cream
Homemade Christmas Trifle with Drambuie amp Raspberries
topped with Fresh Whipped Cream Amoretti Biscuits
Homemade Soft Centred Strawberry Pavlova with a
delicious Red Berry Coulis
Irish Cream liqueur Cheesecake with Whipped Baileys Cream
Cheese amp Biscuits with Black Grapes
ooOOoo
Coffee with Cream amp After Dinner Mints
ooOOoo
pound3750
For further information and details of our Festive menus or to make a booking please contact us at the Alyth Hotel
on 01828 632447
Backwater Dam IN the October Voice a photo was published showing some of the staff who worked on Backwater Dam submitted by Tom Dymock DC Thompson have kindly searched their archives and loaned the Voice eight photos relating to the construction
of the Dam and its official opening by the Queen in 1969 The first three are printed below Were you there Let the Voice know
16
Terrific Gents Ladies Seniors
and Juniors Sections Many weekly competitions and events
throughout the whole year Vibrant and Friendly Clubhouse with
an excellent Social Scene
Join Now ndash Play Winter Golf Free
No Increase in Membership Fees for another Year Direct Debit Scheme Available
Fantastic Golf Offer for DecemberJanuary Golf and 2-Course Meal - Any Day - Only pound20 pp
Buggy Hire only pound10
Please call for membership details or to make a tee reservation Tel 01828 633322
Our Restaurant benefits from an elevated position with wonderful views over Strathmore to the Sidlaw Hills
Great Menu ndash Great Prices ndash All Day ndash Every Day
WINTER LUNCH SPECIAL MENU (Available 1200 - 230pm daily)
2 Course Lunch pound650 3 Course Lunch pound850
Please telephone 01828 634004 if you would like to reserve a table
XMAS LUNCH BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN
Please Call for a Xmas Menu
lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo
17
Newspapers
Magazines
Stationery
Envelopes Cards Gifts
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
PETS PANTRY
19 High Street Blairgowrie
Tel 01356 623006 Keith Nicol
Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth Open Tuesday Mornings 9 am-1145 am
Or by appointment Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries
A 24 hour service is maintained on 01828 633 433
BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY TUTORING
A recently retired University academic (also qualified secondary school teacher) offers tutoring for Standard Grades and Highers
High success rate in 2006-2007
Tel 01575 560 333
PIANO TUITION AND
HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION
An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is
available Adults as well as children
Tel 01575 560 333
DAVIDSONS CHEMIST
9 Airlie St Alyth Tel 01828 632302
COME IN AND BROWSE OUR NEW RANGE OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS NOW IN STOCK
PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED
DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE
MINOR AILMENTS SERVICE AND ADVICE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
FROM YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST
LUNANS Newsagents 8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330
Prepaid internet access - easy as phone top-ups pound10 for 2000 minutes
All-year newspaper and magazine deliveries
A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion
A wide selection of stationery
Shop Open 530am - 530pm Mon - Fri 530am - 4pm Saturday 700am - 1pm Sunday
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Working towards a healthier community
Do you Suffer Discomfort from bull Callus or Corns bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot bull Verrucas or In-growing Toenails
Treatment in the comfort of your own home
For all your footcare requirements contact Madeleine on
01250 872005 Mobile 07904 382840
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MENSWEAR amp WOMENSWEAR GARMENT ALTERATION SERVICE
also CURTAIN MAKING SHORTENING
(Customer to provide own Fabric amp Trim)
~ Collection amp Delivery Service ~
Contact Mr Joe Chalmers ~ ALYTH ~
Tel 01828 634241
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H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565
All you need for Christmas Come and Browse our Large Selection of
GIFTS TOYS HOBBYCRAFT MODELS DOLLS HOUSES amp ACCESSORIES
CARDS CALENDARS WRAPPING PAPER GIFT BAGS MONEY WALLETS amp DIARIES
lsquoWishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Yearrsquo
COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY ADVICE SESSIONS
Members of the local communities now will have the opportunity to receive Fire Safety advice at their local Fire Station Advice can
be given on all aspects of Fire and Rescue activi-ties eg Home and Commercial fire safety One of our most effective tools we have in highlighting the danger of fire is by direct contact with the pub-lic those people who have unfortunately experi-enced fire in a home do not need convincing of the dangers however we have a real challenge in convincing the rest of the public that fires do not just happen to ldquoOther Peoplerdquo You will also have the opportunity to book a free ldquoHome Fire Risk Assessmentrdquo and have local Firefighters assess any dangers within your home Next Session is at
Alyth Fire Station 13th December 10am - 12noon
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Notice of Office Bearers and Committee Members after the Committee meeting in November 2007 Office-Bearers Chairperson Mr Michael Kay Tel Alyth 632252632690 e-mail michaelkay1tiscalicouk Vice-Chairperson Mrs Flo McNeil Tel Alyth 632986 Secretary Treasurer Mrs Nancy Kay Tel Alyth 632690 Committee Mr C Macdonald Mrs M McNicoll Mrs K Donaldson Mr G Jamieson Mrs J McGill
The Chairman and all Committee Members wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members businesses and business personal the editorial staff of The Alyth Voice and all their clientscustomers from the Alyth amp District area
DO YOU REMEMBER
Thanks to Jim Kermack for the newspaper cuttings of an Alyth train stuck in 9ft (yes feet) snow drifts
between Newtyle and Auchterhouse in 1947 Two hundred () men dug the train out of the drifts If you were one of the men or can add to the story
please contact the Voice
Ah those were the days
18
OPENING 5TH DECEMBER 2007
INDIAN BUFFET
6 STARTERS - 8 CURRIES + RICE DESSERT OR TEACOFFEE
Eat as much as you want - pound995 per person We also have a great range in our Arsquola Carte Menu
OPENING HOURS - Wed - Sun 500pm to 1000pm
Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth PH11 8BT For Reservations tel 01828 634153
ANOTHER VOICE Margaret McKenzie a member of the Alyth Voice team was
amazed to find ANOTHER VOICE on a recent trip to New York
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS Due to the increasing
demand for advertising space the deadline for new ads or
changing content is the 16th of each month Submission details on p2
Scottish Preserves Wish all our Customers a Merry
Christmas Why not visit our Christmas Gift Stall
on the ground floor of The Overgate Centre Dundee
from the 17th November till 24th December High Street Rattray Blairgowrie
01250 871186 wwwscottish-preservescouk
19
J amp M KAY Ladies amp Gents
Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street ALYTH Telephone 01828 632252
Nancy amp Michael wish all their clients neighbours and friends a very Merry Christmas and
a Prosperous and Happy New Year
Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie
Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems
Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful
Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a mem-ber of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345
or 07762 188418 (mobile)
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED
TRISHA WALTON
HOME VISITS 01828 640229
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome
COLIN amp CATHY FORD Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth
CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS
EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE MANICURE
by CREATIVE NAILS Late Nights Tues amp Thurs
BUSINESS AS USUAL Tel01828 632297
ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY BALKEERIE
BY GLAMIS FORFAR Telfax 01307 840431
Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy
products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton
Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse
Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson
lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage
Tel 01828 640201
CHEMISTRY TUITION
Requiring Standard Grade or Higher Grade tuition in Alyth or surrounding area
Currently in teaching practice with excellent record of pass rates
Contact Mr Shand on 07973 909 983 to discuss hourly rate
ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES NOW
MINCE PIES SHORTBREAD PAVLOVAS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
MERINGUES
TEL 01828 632426 wwwcakesbysallycouk
GLENSHEE POTTERY Glenshee by Blairgowrie PH10 7LP Tel 01250 882238 Mob 07796 590 778 E-mail glensheepotshotmailcouk
Looking for something different this Christmas
Then come and browse our extensive selection of pottery local crafts gifts
and decorations
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Closed from Christmas Eve until Easter 2008
Yoursquoll find a warm welcome at the Glenshee Pottery in the Glen
of the Fairies on the A93
ldquoA Pot is not just for Christmashelliprdquo
MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET 22 Commercial Street Alyth
Tel 01828 633143
Christmas Stock Now In Beautiful Jewellery in Murano Glass
Bulbs and Winter Bedding Boots Wellingtons Work Jackets lsquoWishing you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Yearrsquo
RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER
59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097
Open Tues - Sat
lsquoA Merry Christmas and a Happy amp Prosperous New Year to all our
Customersrsquo
Gift Vouchers Available
ALYTH ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Spring 2008 Evening Classes
MONDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
4th amp 11th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
25th February amp 3rd March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 10th amp 17th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 28th January (excl 18th Feb) ~~~
DRU YOGA For all ages and abilities Get in tune with your body through postures breathing exercises relaxation and meditation Bring blanket a bottle of water and wear
loose clothing
Tutor Aileen Brown Alyth Town Hall Fee pound28pound25
10 classes from 21st January 730-9pm ~~~
WEDNESDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
6th amp 13th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
27th February amp 5th March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 12th amp 19th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 6th February
Golf classes may be divided into beginners and improvers if this is suitable to students Please indicate if you are a beginner
Golf classes please bring 678 iron and wear trainers or flat soled shoes
~~~ Enrolment forms can be obtained in Alyth Post Office
and many local shops Completed forms including payment should be returned
ASAP as numbers are limited in some classes ~~~
Further information available from Pam Drysdale on Tel 01250 873641
20 Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyrightcopyalythvoice 2007
Public Notices
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB
November Draw pound50 - No 125 Ricky Don pound30 - No 158 Mrs A Fleming pound20 - No 18 Mrs A Smith
COFFEE MORNING CANCELLATION
Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret to inform that the Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital League of Friends Coffee Morning arranged
for Saturday 15th December is now cancelled Anne Rhind
Alyth Badminton Club is a small group of people who like a bit of
exercise during the long winter evenings Interested in playing Then why not come along to
Airlie Street Hall We meet every Tuesday 730-930pm
Open to persons over the age of 18 - any standard welcome - come and give it a try
ALYTH BOWLING CLUB would like to thank everyone for the successful
coffee morning on Saturday 10th November We raised pound89855 thank you all very much
We have a STOVIE DANCE on
Friday 7th December 8pm-Midnight dancing to Steven Carcary
All members and friends welcome Isobel Fotheringham
ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY Listen out for us as we will be out and
about Carol Singing on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th December (Evenings)
Glenda Kean Committee Member
3rd Alyth Brownies COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 1st December 10am-12noon
Donations to the usual stalls gratefully received
CAN YOU HELP Can you help to shed any light on the donation of
the rose bushes many years ago along the Alyth Burn beside Pitnacree Street
Marguerite McKenzie Tel 01828 632749
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Race Night Thank you to everybody who took part and very
special thanks to individuals and businesses who sponsored races donated prizes and helped make
this an enjoyable evening Almost pound300 was raised on the night
Craft Fair Our very grateful thanks to all the crafters who
donated an amazing pound170 to Alyth Christmas Lights after their successful Craft Fair in Alyth Town Hall
At this time of year everyone can see what we do with the money that is raised and we are always amazed by the huge support that we enjoy in the
community Our fund raising events are always well attended and we appreciate what everybody does
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to ONE and ALL
Saturday 8th December COFFEE MORNING 10am
Hamper Raffle Cake amp Candy
Alyth Primary School Design-a-Light Entries Display
Alyth amp District Pipe Band COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 22 December 2007 Airlie Street Hall Alyth
10am - 12 noon Usual Stalls
Any donations baking or help will be gratefully appreciated
Jackie Macintyre Tel 01828 633369
WANTED
Either a knitting machine that is in good order but no longer in use - am willing to pay a nominal amount for it maybe loan it OR is there someone with an above machine that could use it to knit up basic sweaters REASON I am now in possession of a beautiful selec-tion of cones of wool and wish to either put them to good use myself (in my Spare time) or find someone who can help me
PS this is to help Alyth knitting for Charity either lo-cally or in Africa This has been a well supported cause Thank you
Please can someone help me in this Susan Dawson 01828 633239 or e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom
WANTED Cleaning help wanted near Alyth own transport
required Hours amp wages by arrangement
GardenerHandyman wanted for full time work near Alyth Experience not necessary but preferred
Accommodation may be available with possible work for partner
Please telephone 07721 509 034 for further details
Alyth Parish Church Country Dance Group Thursdays 730 - 930pm
We finish the autumn season with our Christmas Party dancing to Ian Cruickshanks Band All members and their guests are welcome
Classes begin again January A good way to keep warm on cold winter evenings Come and join us keep fit and learn something new Call Anne on
01828 632971 or Moira on 01828 632770
January 10th 17th 24th 31st February 7th 14th 21st 28th
All in Airlie Street Hall
(21st Feb inc live music with Muriel amp Jim Boal)
ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street - 730pm
~~~ 4th December Evelyn Hood
lsquoScottish Traditions of Dancersquo - Illustrated ~~~
15th January 2008 Terry Isles lsquoIslands on the Edgersquo - Illustrated
~~~ 29th January 2008 Andrew Thorpe
lsquoThe North Sea Bird Clubrsquo 25 Years of Offshore Recording - Illustrated
~~~ 12th February 2008 AGM followed by
Professor John M Mackenzie lsquoWilliam Lyon Mackenzie
A Famous Canadian from Alythrsquo - Illustrated
WANTED CleanerHousekeeper 8 hours per week References Required Tel 07710 523 462
ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla
(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 have been compiled
into an album This album can now be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY
Alyth Parish Church
Sunday Service 11am (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service)
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Choir Practice Fridays 7pm
~~~ Celebrating Christmas
Sunday 23rd December 11am Morning Worship
includes a traditional Nativity Play presented by the Sunday School
6pm A Festival of Nine Lessons amp Carols Come and hear the whole Advent Story told in
words and music and enjoy singing some traditional carols
Christmas Eve 6pm Reflective Service of Preparation
for Christmas Day If Christmas will be difficult for you this year but you do not want to miss it out entirely come and
spend a quiet time reflecting on the enduring meaning of Christrsquos birth
1130pm Traditional Watch Night Service taking us into the first moments of
Christmas Day
Christmas Day 11am Family Service of Celebration
Sunday 30th December 11am Informal Communion
Normal service times resume on 6th January 2008 ~~~
Eye-catching green or purple Christmas cards showing our very own Nativity family are now
available for sale in the Hall of Friendship each Sunday as are Notelets showing the church
resplendent in springtime All pound2 per pack (8 cards amp envelopes)
~~~ GUILD
The Guild meets on Thursday 6th December at 7pm in the Airlie Street Hall Our Speaker is Alyth Community Policeman PC Mark Stewart All are welcome There is no meeting in January
wwwalythparishchurchorguk
5
THE ORGANIC HUT
South West Fullarton Meigle
Tel - 01828 640391
Wednesday 1pmmdash6pm Friday 1pmmdash6pm Saturday 10ammdash5pm
Half mile south of Meigle on Dundee
Road Follow signs
Visit us for a wide range of organic fruit and vegetables Other organic goods include eggs various teas
oatmeal and chocolate We also stock Ecover products soaps and
recycled paper goods
Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL (Old Council Chambers) on 1st TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM
OR CONTACT BY Tel SNP OFF 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304 PampK Council Tel 01738 475018 Email imillerpkcgovuk
Airlie Computers Simon Bogle
FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR HOME amp SMALL BUSINESS USERS
Repairs - Maintenance - Upgrades - Networking New amp Used Computer Sales - Tuition - Web Design
Tel 01828 632244 Mob 07732 524139
wwwairliecomputerscouk
900am to 900pm Monday to Saturday
Cakes for all Occasions Luxury Hand-made Favours for Weddings Christenings etc Catering Service Available Helium Balloons Banners etc Hand-made Soaps Bath
Products amp Gift Baskets Party Plan on request
Orders now being taken for Xmas for Cakes and Gift Baskets
And if you donrsquot fancy a Xmas cake how about a Clootie Dumpling
Contact Victoria on 01828 634118 07759 142283
bigwic3aolcom
GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR GEOrsquos BAR amp amp amp
THISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGETHISTLE LOUNGE AIRLIE STREET ALYTH
Tel 632276 Fax 633939 Email thisletopiaaolcom
Lounge available for meetings
FOOTBALL lsquoLIVErsquo on Digital amp Five
Glenfernate Fresh Meats Enochdhu Blairgowrie PH10 7PL
Tel 01250 881 215 Fax 01250 881 780
E-mail salesglenfernatecom wwwglenfernatecom
Beef Lamb amp Venison
Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your door
Bred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing hormones or additives Properly hung cut and prepared on the farm Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to give it taste The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze If you are not satisfied we will replace or refund in full
LAMB PACK pound3450 Leg of Lamb approx 15kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder 450g Diced Shoulder 4 Dble loin chops 4 Leg Steaks 4 Noisettes 1 Pack Lamb Burgers (quarter pounders)
BEEF PACK pound3950 3x 450g (lb) Steak Mince 3x450g Diced Shoulder 1kg Topside Rst 1kg Silverside Rst 450g Braising Stk 230g Frying Stk 450gStk Saus 450g Lorne Saus 1 Pack Steak Burgers (quarter pounders)
BBQ PACK pound2850 2 Packs of Stk Burgers 1 Pack of Lamb Burgers
1 Pack of Venison Burg 1 Pack of Pork amp Apple Burg
1 Pack of Stk Saus450g 1 Pack Lamb Saus450g 1 Pack Venison Saus 450g 1 Pack Pork Saus 450g 1 kg Rump Stks appx6 stks 450g Lamb Leg Stks appx4
Venison Pack pound3250 1 Haunch of Venison 15kg(3lbs) 2 Venison Stks 230gms (12lb) 3x450g Diced Venison 3x450g Venison Mince 450g Venison Saus 1 pack Venison Burgers (quarter pounders)
Plus free delivery in the local area
We deliver every Friday in the BlairgowrieAlyth Area Contact Ann for more information for a price-list with all our cuts and produce or to place an order For contact details see top
lsquoGlenfernate Fresh Meat are licensed Game Dealersrsquo
ALYTH amp DISTRICT PIPE BAND Remembrance Sunday [above photo by DH Todd] Following a service in Alyth Parish Church Alyth and District Pipe Band were honoured to lead the Remembrance Day Parade through the town to the War Memorial Breast Cancer Research [right] Junior members of Alyth and District Pipe Band recently supported their colleague Andrew Baillie a pupil at Perth Grammar School by busking in Perth High Street to raise money for charity They raised pound43810 for Breast Cancer Research as part of an awareness campaign run by the school The photograph shows Andrew in the centre with pipers Graeme Thomson Kyle Macintyre and Kerri Thomson and drummers Jordan and Ryan Urquhart
6
MUIR DRIVING SCHOOL
Dave Muir DSA Approved Driving Instructor
Pass Plus Registered
Tel 01250 870725 Mob 07732 531767
Gift Vouchers Available
CLASSIC RESTORATIONS
Let us make your day extra special with our unique collection of classic Rolls Royce Silver
Cloud Bentley Mk V1 amp Jaguar Mk 1X
Pitnacree St Alyth
Wedding Hire
Tel01828 633293
Driving Made easy
Contact Colin Sidley Home 01828 633 017 Mobile 07751072408 Text lsquoPRICErsquo to my mobile number for information Email colinsidleyvirginnet
Lessons available by the hour or in block bookings
Pass Plus Registered Member of the Driving Instructors Association
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
4WD Specialist Cars amp Light Goods Vehicles Servicing and Repairs Bike amp Car MOT Testing Tyres amp Exhausts Bike amp Car Oils
Charles A Davidson
Blacksmith Welder and Fabricator
Gates and Rails made erected and repaired All fabrication and farm work undertaken
Tel 01828 632948 Mobile 07957-766546
IampD Insurance Services
We have secured special rates for All PH DD and KY postcodes
Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car
Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday
Let us arrange your travel insurance
Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street
Alyth 01828 633000
Email IandDinsuranceaolcom
DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward
SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM
OR CONTACT ON Mobile no 07786674776 or P amp K Council on 01738 475 034 or at home on 01828 632 284 or by email at dmelloypkcgovuk
Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
SEVEN MONTHS INhellip I can hardly believe that it is almost seven months since the May elections when I was elected to serve on Perth amp Kinross Council as one of your councillors During this time I have had many messages of support from so many people I would like to say thank you once again for your trust and support As I think back these past few months and reflect I have lost count of the many meetings I have attended the many coffee mornings and craft fairs amp community coun-cils I have visited The junction at the Halfway House on the AlythBlairgowrie roadArdler road junction is still one of my priorities and I continue to monitor its progress I hope to be able to report some time in the New Year once investigations have been completed that work will commence as soon as possible to make this junction safer for everybody The Drumderg windfarm has been an on going problem regarding the amount of traffic generated due to the ce-ment lorries going up and down to the site On cement pour days some 120 lorries in total My colleague Council-lor Caroline Shiers from the neighbouring Blairgowrie amp the Glens ward amp myself secured a meeting with Douglas Kent amp Willie Mahoney from the roads department local Police Inspector Paddy Buckley-Jones and representatives from Southern Energy amp Raynesway Construction to discuss complaints from constituents regarding the lorries travelling in convoy and also the speed of some drivers The meeting was very proactive with Southern Energy amp Raynesway Construction putting added signage on the Den road to advise residents of the days when to expect extra lorry movements and giving drivers going to the windfarm extra instructions in regard to convoys amp speed Following my request for a meeting with an officer from Parks amp Open Spaces in Environmental Services regard-ing the sorry state of Alyth cemetery I am pleased to say the large unsightly tree stump which was a haven for rabbit warrens has now been removed the undergrowth round the walls hiding gravestones are to be cut back amp the sunken lairs are all to be repaired during au-tumnwinter works I am also mounting a campaign which has concerned me for some time to have cyclists light up these dark nights how any parent can allow their child out on a bike without ensuring that they have lights that are working is beyond me adults are just as bad No motorist wants to collide with a cyclist so light up and be safe wear bright clothing PLEASE This is the first year for many years that I have not attended the Armistice Day Service at the church followed by the service at the war memorial Councillor Ian Miller amp I have agreed to share the duties on alternative years Ian attended this year and I will attend next year I attended the services at the war memorial in Coupar Angus Abbey and also the First World War fallen from Coupar Angus School in the morning where I laid the council wreaths In the afternoon I was at the Scone me-morial The work of a councillor is certainly varied and as busy as you wish it to be I continue to be available to every one no matter who you are or what party you support Since being elected I have been inundated with re-quests for assistance and advice and I am only too pleased to help Many of you stop me in the street some give me a telephone call either here in Alyth or in Perth Some email me others come to my surgery on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Town hall Which ever way I continue to listen amp hopefully help Thank you all once again for all your good wishes My wife Libby amp I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a very healthy amp prosperous New Year
Councillor Dennis Melloy
7
Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre Winter Opening Hours Tues ndash Sat 10 ndash 3pm
Pop in to the TIC for information on Whatrsquos On and Whatrsquos Open over the winter months and browse over our large selection of gifts to suit every pocket We have a new range of Arran Aromatics
Toiletries which has been exclusively created for VisitScotland Tourist Information Centres We also have a lovely range of Salmon and Shortbread china also exclusive to
VisitScotland We have lots of new lines in since our refurbishment in April Bring this voucher with you and claim 10 off any purchase
(excluding stamps and sale items)
Memory Lane
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS CARDS amp CALENDARS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD (two doors along from the church )
and also at THE POST OFFICE
where Bus Pass Passport amp ID photos will be taken on Saturdays 10am - 11am
(unless otherwise stated) ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp calendars will go to Wisecraft the mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
TEL 01828 633961 E-mail malcolm219btinternetcom
wwwfrogpublicationscouk
LOCHSIDE LODGE amp ROUNDHOUSE RESTAURANT
Lintrathen near Kirriemuir
CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU for tables of 6 or more -
Book Now for Lunch or Dinner from Wed 5th Dec - Fr 21st Dec Lunch pound1650 or Dinner pound2200
HOGMANAY DINNER amp CELIDH Some tables still available
We are open for Lunch amp Dinner from Tuesday to Staurday
Why not try our New Midweek Supper Menu in the Steading Bar
Main Courses from pound850 RESERVATIONS ADVISED
AVAILABLE FROM TUESDAY - FRIDAY
For further information or reservations please contact 01575 560340 or e-mail to
enquirieslochsidelodgecom
The Ardler Tavern Village Pub
Newly Refurbished
Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat
Enjoy our open log fire in the newly refurbished ARDLER TAVERN Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm
Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day
Tel 01828 640340
STRIDE FOR LIFE WEDNESDAY WALKS Blairgowrie and District Next Steps have now taken full management responsibility for running the successful Wednesday Stride for Life Walks All the walk leaders have been members of BaDNS already and the programme will now continue as in previous years The major difference now will be that instead of closing down during school holiday periods additional walks will be provided during such times This is a programme run by volunteers from the Blairgowrie and District Next Steps walking group (wwwbadnsorg) assisted by Strathmore and the Glens Rural Partnership (wwwstrathmoreglensorg) - a partnership approach to promote walking in our area There will be at least two walks per session One suitable for those who prefer a slow pace which will cover less distance and another which will cater for a medium andor fast pace covering a greater distance Walkers should meet at Blairgowrie Town Hall on Wednesdays at 915 am as before
DATE WALK TIME (approx) BUS 5 Dec Forfar Loch 2 - 25 hours Yes 12 Dec Woodhead Farm 2 - 25 hours Minibus 19 Dec Drimmie 15 hours and PARTY Yes
All times are approximate and will depend on weather ground conditions and speed of walking and do not include an allowance for the bus journey Please note that there is no guarantee of a bus place unless pre-booked All of these events are open to all however those coming for the first time are required to complete a registration form and brief health questionnaire If in any doubt about your fitness for a walk please consult your GP or other medical advisor or give Liz White (Health Visitor) a call on 01250 876668 Whilst most of the walk leaders are appropriately qualified outdoor first aiders this is not a substitute for qualified medical advice from a health practi-tioner Unfortunately in accordance with normal practice all children and vulnerable adults must always be accompanied by an adult carer Further information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 Perth and Kinross Leisure run an alternative starter health walk programme from Rattray Hall every other week
Sue Cole BadnsStrathmore amp the Glens Tel 01828 640763
ALYTH SCHOOL 1950rsquos Submitted by the late Ada Robertsonrsquos husband John Stewart from Crossgates Fife Ada is 3rd from the
right in the middle row If you can add names to the other pupils please contact the Voice
8
APPLICATIONS TO THE DRUMDERG WIND FARM COMMUNITY
BENEFIT FUND
ALTHOUGH final details were not available at the time of going to press it is expected that application forms and guidelines for groups and organisations that wish to apply for a grant from the Fund will be available in December The Advisory Panel representing the communities which will bene-fit from the Fund has begun meeting with staff from the Scottish Community Foundation to discuss funding priorities and fix arrange-ments for launching the fund The Panel will meet again in the New Year to consider the first applications Check the Scottish Community Foundation website wwwscottishcforg for updates
Nick Addington
LICENSED GROCER
bull DVD Hire bull Lotto Outlet bull Shoe Repair bull bull Irvinersquos Butcher Meat bull Photocopier bull
bull Mobile Top-up bull Laundry bull
FREE HOME DELIVERY
OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday
Tel No 01828 632306
73-75 Airlie St Alyth
Left to right Lynn Carole Marie Shirley Madge Lilian Margaret Carolanne Rebecca and Alison
Festive Opening Times
Christmas Eve - 8am to 10pm
Christmas Day - 10am to 2pm
Boxing Day - 9am to 6pm
27th Dec to 30th Dec Business as Usual
New Yearrsquos Eve - 8am to 10pm
New Yearrsquos Day - 10am to 2pm
2nd Jan 2008 - 9am to 6pm
Wishing everyone in Alyth a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at
Costcutters your local family-run convenience store
BADGERS AND WATER RAILS
SOME years ago one summerrsquos evening Anna Edward was walking her dog up the road to Bamff when a badger crossed the road in front of her She watched it as it climbed the bank and disappeared into the wood It was the first time she had seen a badger and she was thrilled The badger is the largest member of the otter family to live in the British Isles and is a great favourite with people in general as the success of badger watching enterprises shows We are fascinated by this animal with its white striped face which inhabits setts that may have been lived in for generations even centuries by its ancestors There is a wonderful sense of benign wild nature about Brock the badger whose diet consists mainly of earthworms and other inverte-brates as well as brambles and roots And yet there has been a long history of persecution of badgers in the United Kingdom which still takes place despite the laws that have been enacted to protect them (The Protection of Badgers Act 1992 and the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004) There are still people who like to bait badgers with dogs for sport There is the per-ception that they prey on game birds and other allegations most of which turn out to be untrue though it is the case that they annoy humans sometimes by undermining buildings In recent years they have aroused the hostility of farmers especially in the South-West of England who fear that badgers are responsible for infecting cattle with tuberculosis The truth is that cattle are the primary source of bovine tuberculosis and they infect other cattle with the disease but can also pass it on to badgers deer and wild boar These in their turn may pass TB back to the cattle that infected their species In the South-West of England farmersrsquo worries about bovine TB are wholly understandable because despite 100 compensation for the slaughter of cattle in a herd that becomes infected the loss of income may be enough to put a farmer out of business Fortunately the incidence of tuberculosis in cattle in Scotland is extremely low and in badgers negligible The real anxiety is that in-fected cattle may be imported from elsewhere so we must hope that the stringent regulations that surround livestock movements will pre-vent this Chris Potter told me that he had seen a water rail recently in the ditch that runs through the western beaver ponds To my delight I saw one too in the gathering dusk of a rainy evening I had done my tour of the enclosure at the time that the pheasants were still going up to roost and cursed as previously settled birds flew off their perches with cries of alarm I knew what it felt like to be a careless fox out for a prowl Turning for home and walking along the ditch I came to the new pond that the beavers have created in the last year or so There was a small swirl in the water by the far bank and I wondered if a water vole was about to appear No not a water vole but a brown bird materialized and then vanished into the rushes The water rail is one of those secretive inhabitants of marshes that avoid the human eye and are more often heard than seen Like woodcock their numbers increase in winter with the arrival of birds from the Continent Besides the young disperse at this time of year and the reedbeds of the Toy are a great centre for the birds Whatever the case it is very good news that water rails are back at Bamff even if only for the winter Who knows Perhaps some will stay and breed now that suitable habitat exists for them here Paul Ramsay
9
POLICE REPORT Mark Stewart CCO
Blair Police Station Tel 01250 872222 CRIMESTOPPERS Tel 0800 555 111
LIGHTEN UP THIS CHRISTMAS At this time of year we seek to give advice on home security and what you can do to prevent unwanted visitors Lighting is an area that you can address and is a relatively cheap improvement We can split this into two areas
Internal - Make it look like you are at home when you are out Remember most break-ins happen when a house or flat is empty They are also more likely to happen during the evening or at night Donrsquot leave curtains closed during the daytime Use time switches to turn on lights radios and other appliances when yoursquore out You can buy these from DIY shops But donrsquot use them if they will show a thief that youre out for example in ground floor rooms where the curtains have been left open Keep all valuable items out of sight External - Outside lighting Good lighting can put off or draw attention to a thief The most appropriate form of lighting to use is high-efficiency low-energy lighting controlled by a dusk-to-dawn switch so that it comes on only when itrsquos dark This provides a constant and uniform level of light It costs very little to run and helps to create a more reassuring environment Lights that come on if they sense move-ment can be annoying to neighbours and dangerous to passing traffic If you have these make sure they are directed downwards Fit lights out of easy reach - at a height of at least 25 metres (eight feet) I would like to finish with a few words of thanks on behalf of my colleagues and myself for the support given to the Police over the last year by the people living in Alyth and the surrounding areas Your invaluable assistance is greatly appreci-
ated to which we are most grateful By working together and playing our respective parts we can address the fear of crime and make the commu-nity you live in a safer place
Have a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year Constable Mark Stewart
THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION once again are sponsoring a window dressing competition for all businesses in Alyth to take part in It is intended that the judging will be held over the Festive Period hopefully
between the 7th and 14th of December by the Alyth Citizen of the Year 2007 and the Young Citizen of the Year 2007 The standard of exhibits over the last ten years has been excellent and it is hoped that this year the businesses will do their utmost to assist in helping to bring Christmas cheer to Alyth for the enjoyment of all Letrsquos make the Christmas Windows in Alyth the best in Perthshire if not Scot-land and also make the judgesrsquo task a really difficult undertaking It is hoped that all the Christmas windows will be on display by the 24th of November 2007 the day the Christmas Lights in Alyth are switched on The Christmas Window Com-petition Shield will be presented to the winner along with certificates for 1st 2nd amp 3rd place
Michael Kay ADBA Chairman
THE PROPERTY SHOP
A amp R ROBERTSON amp BLACK WS 11 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AH
Tel01828 632116 E-mail propertyrobertson-blackcouk
Webwwwrobertson-blackcouk
FREE VALUATIONS Itrsquos knowledge of your local patch that makes the difference
BLAIRGOWRIE PROPERTY SHOP IS OPEN 7 DAYS
Call Mel on 01828 632116
DRUMDERG ARTICS SPAN ALYTH
50 metres long
The first trial delivery artic to the Drumderg Wind Farm went through Alyth on 12th November and was captured on camera by Michael Kay The supersize artic spanned 50 metres (from Michaelrsquos Hairdressing Salon at No 13 Airlie
Street to almost Georsquos Bar) A large crowd of people enjoyed the autumn sunshine and lined Airlie Street the Square and Bamff Road to see the lorry gingerly negotiate the main thoroughfare Eagle-eyed townspeople will have noticed the fence has been removed from the SawmillKirk corner along with
a telegraph pole The delivery schedule is available on Tel 0800 294 4723 - if you happen to snap a great shot of the transporter coming through Alyth
please send it in to share with Voice readers near amp far
BBC RADIO SCOTLAND GIVES ALYTH A VOICE Award winning journalist and broadcaster Nancy Nicholson visited Alyth in November to gather opinions from the townsfolk over the Drumderg Wind Farm now that the project has begun A number of people were interviewed and the programme - ldquoGrassrootsrdquo - was due to be aired November 10th Listeners were disappointed to find a change in schedule at 630am The programme was on air however on Saturday 17th November at 630am and included interviews with some members of the public as well as Councillor Caroline Shiers Nick Addington of the Scottish Communities Foundation and Alan Young from Scottish amp Southern Energy The Voice are led to believe ldquothe other halfrdquo of the programme including local interviews will be aired at a later date It may be possible to listen to the first programme again online at httpwwwbbccoukradionoscriptshtmlradioaodscotland_aodshtmlscotlandgrassroots [see Jim Adamrsquos article on page 1213]
Should you wish to contact the Grassroots radio programme email grassrootsbbccouk or write to Grassroots
BBC Radio Scotland Beechgrove Terrace Aberdeen AB15 5ZT
CHRISTMAS RECESS Can I take this opportunity to wish all readers of the Alyth Voice a very Happy Christmas I hope that you enjoy the festive season and that the New Year celebrations are the beginning of a successful 2008 I would like to give my thanks to the Alyth Christmas Lights Committee and all the volunteers involved with organising the Christmas Lights I am certain that the Christmas lights in Alyth will be a spectacular sight For a small com-munity there is a wealth of goodwill and we are very lucky in this town that so many people are willing to get involved and give back to the town During this time of the year I am always reminded how festive and pictur-esque Alyth and Perthshire looks and I am glad that our community makes a special effort to celebrate Christmas and the festive season Please note that my office will be closed during Christmas Recess from the 24th December until Friday 4th January but I can still be contactable by email at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
Murdo Fraser MSP
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
10
ALYTH WRITERS GROUP THE Alyth Writers Group finish their fortnightly meetings in the Community Wing of Alyth Primary School on Thursday 13th December Sessions start at 1030am and last for a couple of hours Members bring examples of their work for discus-sion or seek advice on getting started in a free and easy atmosphere The objec-tive is to publish a booklet of their work Local history is of particular interest All welcome Tel 633287 for more details
ALYTH CRAFTS GROUP ALYTH Community Wing in St Andrews Street is now established as the regular fortnightly venue of Alyth Crafts Group The work undertaken and demonstrated includes Glass Engraving Painting (watercolours and other media) and any other crafthobby members and new members wish to bring along The Group finishes on Thursday December 13th All sessions are from 1030am to 1230pm Beginners and old hands are all welcome Ring 01828 633287 for more info
JAMMY PINEMARTINS DID ye ken that pine martins like tae gorge on jammy honey marmalade or peanut butter pieces Have you ever seen a live pine martin Well we hadnrsquot before our recent No-vember holiday near Kilfinnan in a comfy self-catering Glen lodge on the shores of Loch Lochy Each evening this pine martin family appeared quite unconcerned about us watching through the porch windae Made our holiday tae see them I can tell you Even non-stop cauld rain amp mist couldnae dampen our delight Another day we crossed the ldquonewrdquo Skye Bridge circled the roundabout twice and returned by Kintail Sisters tae eat again at the great Glen Rowan cafeacute at Invermoriston I ken theyrsquore spoilt but those twa dugs loved their burgers We nearly worked out the pound1 coin electric meter only being left in the dark once Optimistcally wersquoll return in the summer sunshine tae bask read or boldly walk withoot wellies How did we find out aboot this great place Theyrsquore long-time freeinds orsquo wi braw Alyth postie Booking details on request Josi F Top Orsquo Toon
Congratulations on your Graduation
Jane C Findlay Birchview Meigle Road Alyth
Batchelor of Arts in Child amp Youth Studies from Perth College in October 2007
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
BRIAN EASTON MEMORIAL IN Julyrsquos Voice we remembered local man Brian Easton who was killed in the Falklands Conflict aged 24 Senior Aircraftsman David Robertson 22 of Morn Street began a tour of duty in the Falklands in June and made a special journey to Stanley to place a memo-rial plaque on behalf of his uncle Garry Mitchell and Ian Oakley friends of Brianrsquos (see Septemberrsquos Voice) The above photo shows David installing the plaque next to the tree dedicated to Brian in the 1982 Memorial Wood The wood contains a tree for each service-person killed during the Falklands War and those killed in accidents since
REMEMBRANCE DAY in ALYTH
Above Jim MacFarlane bows in respect at the War Memorial on 11th November
THE RBLS wish to thank all who took part in both the Church Service and Remembrance Day parade on Sunday the 11th An incredible turn out demonstrating how the Town appreciates those relations friends and unknown warriors all heroes who gave their lives so that we may live as we do today Too many groups and individuals to single anyone out but your support which continues to this day is very highly valued Thank you RBLS Alyth Branch
11
Your Letters Donrsquot have access to emailAlyth Library is now offering FREE access to the Internet for SURFING the WEBsending EMAILS Visit the library for more details
Pat Parnham wishes everyone a
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year
Thank you all for your friendship and support
KNITTING FOR CHARITY TO all busy needles in Alyth ndash A huge thank you for your generosity Progress Already the first blanket is being made up this takes 88 squares and I have been given a beautiful selection of jumpers hats scarves baby clothes and sets of clothes to name but a few I have reprinted the pattern books-again Which is great as it brings more and more folk in to help Thank you If you wish to contact me tel 01828 633239 e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom Or as before any donations can be left at ldquoHobbiesrdquo or ldquoMegs Mini Marketrdquo Thank you Meg and Muriel Happy Christmas to you all and may 2008 be a good and healthy year for us all
Yours Susan Dawson
Alyth 11th November 2007
DEAR Alyth Voice I read with interest the two articles in the November voice about cycling without lights and in dark clothing I certainly agree that cyclists should make themselves clearly visible and should cycle safely I have seen many youngsters riding their bikes on both sides of the road and jump-ing on and off of the pavement This be-haviour does nothing to endear cyclists to motorists and gives responsible cyclists a bad name However there is another side to the coin My wife and I cycle extensively in the area We wear bright clothes cycle on the correct side of the road and take as much care as we can Unfortunately a number of drivers seem to have no regard for our safety They cheerfully overtake at sixty or seventy miles per hour giving us about two feet clearance Worst of all are the drivers of heavy articulated lorries and tractors with trailers They too often over-take with very little clearance and they seem to think we are stationary - as soon as their cab passes us they pull over to the left causing us to brake hard or end in the ditch We are usually cycling at twenty miles per hour or more and at the very least drivers should be sure that the REAR of their vehicle is past us before they pull in Contrast this with the way drivers ap-proach a horse and rider They inevitably slow to walking pace check carefully that they can see that the road ahead is clear and then pull over to the far right of the road to overtake We dont expect such extravagant care but please please be a little more thoughtful Finally I would like to thank the many careful motorists who dont overtake until they can see that the road ahead is clear and then give us a sensible clearance It makes such a difference Yours hopefully
Tony Preston
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Jessica Edward
Died 2nd December 2006
Therersquos a gift in life you cannot buy Itrsquos very rare and true
Itrsquos that special gift of friendship Like the one I had with you
Miss you every day
Effie
ALYTH IN BLOOM HAPPY Christmas everyone and Best wishes for the New Year from our committee Also can I say thank you to all who helped us in any way throughout the year ie coffee morning home baking raffles attending stallsetc Dona-tions printing and displaying posters thanks Evelyn for printing the certificates Thank you also to every-one for the appreciative remarks on our efforts to brighten up the town a bit And Jim we did enjoy your glowing comments in print on behalf of the Community Council Yours sincerely
Marguerite Mckenzie Chairperson
THANKS AFTER the sad passing and cremation service of my Uncle Len I wish to pass on thanks to everyone who attended the service and offer special thanks to the people who in the last few years of his life made things a little easier for him at home and made regular visits to hospital whether it be Perth royal Ninewells Dundee or Blairgowrie Cottage then latterly Northlands in Blairgowrie Elasaidh Mollison whose cooking and pastries often comforted him Alex and Eddie who looked in daily and did the weekly chicken run to Coupar An-gus in all weathers Stanley Sim for always a knock and a how are you keeping Len Dick Pennycook for the gardening and often the lift up when Len had fallen over in the house It must have been very comforting for him to know he had such very good neighbours Also thanks to the staff at Northlands Care facility in Blairgowrie Very Best Regards
Frank Robb
Email jpeoplecarshotmailcouk Fife Tel 01383 821359
DEAR Alyth Voice We were in Alyth on Monday 5th We were in Simrsquos hard-ware the butchers library and the church We also knocked on a few doors hoping to find someone who may have worked or known Margaret Ann Donaldson in 1966 at Bamff House There is one small detail she may have used the name ANNIE Donaldson as she did in 1967 in the electoral roll
Thanking you John Haggarty
THANKS I WOULD like to thank the following people for do-nating prizes to the Breakthrough Breast Cancer raffle recently held in the Alyth hotel Costcutters Lunans Spar Oscar The Losset Inn Burnside Inn Strathmore Golf Centre and the Alyth Hotel and a special thank you to Xhosa and Simon Howell for their kind donation Also many thanks to the all the people who purchased raffle ticketsmdasha total of pound310 was raised
Thanks again Irene Alyth Hotel
NOTE OF GRATITUDE I WOULD like to thank the personchild who found my
NEW glasses which I dropped in Losset Road on Thursday 15th November
On Saturday 17th I met and spoke to Bob Fisher in Losset Rd my parting words were Im off across the field for the third time to look for my glasses Imagine my delight when minutes later Bob called me over to
reunite me with my lost glasses made my day Many thanks again to Bob and to the thoughtful person who picked them up and left them on the
fenceBTs right It pays to talk Allan Fegen Losset Road
CHRISTIAN AID JUST to say ldquothank yourdquo for the great meeting we had Thanks to Nan White for arranging it Also thank you to the ladies who did the baking for the lovely tea we had
Everything as so nice Thank you Morag McArthur
ST NINIANrsquoS CHURCH TO all who attended our Coffee Morning on Saturday 20th October our most grateful thanks Once again
the Alyth Community has excelled itself Extra thanks to the ladies in the kitchen for the unseen work they
do We couldnrsquot function without them We had a grand total of pound716
Dorothy Oldham
JAMES TRIPNEY JOINERS
MOST folk will already have heard that the firm is closing down as from 31st December 2007
We would like to thank all our customers and friends for their valued support throughout the years
Loyal construction will be taking over the premises and we wish them success and hope you will
continue to support them Once again thank you all Ron amp Hamish Tripney
ENABLE THANK YOU
FRIENDS of Enable thank you all very sincerely for donating helping attending and supporting our
coffee morning on Saturday 17th November The amazing sum of pound1280 was raised and your
support is very much appreciated Annie Robertson
12
All joinery work undertaken
For more information contact Derek Fairweather on
07740 986 069
GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd
Kirriemuir
Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238
Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums
Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk
CAMPBELL GERRARD FENCING CONTRACTOR
TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035
All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected
Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping
FREE ESTIMATES
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______________________________________________________
PROMPT RELIABLE SERVICE WITH FREE QUOTATION
____________________________________________________
Tel 01828 632879 ______________________________________
SIMPLY THE BEST
ALL TRADES SERVICE
Renovations bull New Builds bull Extensions bull Decking bull Patios
Tiling bull Painting bull Plumbing bull Electrical
NO JOB TOO SMALL
For a free estimate call us NOW on 01828 634140
R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders
For Free Estimates
Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784
19 Tay Road Alyth Perthshire PH118EB
Stonework
Extensions Renovations
Harling Etc
G CLARK PLASTERING amp TILING
Walls amp floor tiling Harling Coving
Plastering Dry Lining
Ames taping Wet Dash
NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE QUOTES
TEL01828 633970 or 07821294678
ZAP TOOLS TOOL HIRE
89 Airlie Street Alyth
All kinds of gardening building decorating amp cleaning equipment
FOR HIRE amp SALE
Tel 01828 634174 Mob 07895 053838
ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL A LOT happened in 2007 Yet the year has flown by Way back in March we heard from Scottish and Southern Energy and the Scottish Commu-nity Foundation about the annual windfall which we will share with Mount Blair our neighbouring Commu-nity Council area I have tried to hasten the process without much success but at last we are talking about real money being available The latest is that the joint advisory group should be considering actual grants early in 2008 The next advisory group (full title the Drumderg Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Advisory Panel) meets on 20th November this year The only thing that is cast in stone is the pound64000 annual grant during the life of the Wind Farm This could be supplemented by another substantial sum based on how well the Wind Farm is doing Of course the amount is a grant to both Mount Blair and Alyth communities Hence the joint advisory panel drawn from both areas The panel when it meets on the 20th November will be considering the criteria and other details about grants deadlines how often we meet etc However I am anxious that the panel is also guided by some of the remarks at the 10th May meeting earlier this year ie the public meeting of representatives of the townrsquos voluntary groups They have also been taken up in the preliminary discussions of the advisory panel I am quite sure Mount Blair will be taking a long term view of how the money will be disbursed as well as the immediate financial cri-ses of some of their organisations and social amenities The Alyth representatives will also be taking this two pronged approach I will be pressing the Community Council to convene a Townrsquos meeting sometime in 2008 in order to form an Alyth Community Development Trust which would have as its main objective the forming of a programme to determine the long term needs and desires of the com-munity and how to satisfy those needs and desires Over the next 25 years it is expected that more than a million pounds could come to our community from the Drumderg Fund from the guaranteed amount plus the perform-ance determined supplement A Development Trust could use Drumderg funding as the basis for grants from other sources and aim for a substantial addition to Alythrsquos amenities eg a leisure centre with all facilities What do you think Write to the Voice or contact any Community Council member At the end of a 25 year period how do you visualise what your town will look like Still on the Drumderg theme I had a visit from Nancy Nicholson of the Radio Scotland Grassroots programme the other day She also talked to some other Alyth peo-ple and Nick Addington of the Scottish Community Foun-dation When she talked to me I became quickly con-vinced that the objective of the show was to depict a divided community She was going over all of the divisive factors that were bandied about before the Reporter came down on the side of approval for the Wind Farm No matter how hard she tried I refused to be drawn into a slanging match which would have opened old wounds that first drew blood during the 20032005 controversy over Drumderg That is history I am concerned about today and the future of Alyth A better future depends on the cooperation of our citizenry despite past differences I wasnrsquot surprised to receive a lsquophone call from the BBC in Aberdeen telling me that the programme had been pulled When I put it to them that they had not found enough controversy to suit their show they of course denied this The original half hour ldquoGrassrootsrdquo on Drum-derg had been abandoned However part of it was trans-mitted as an excerpt in another ldquoGrassrootsrdquo show on the weekend of 17th18th November Not having been notified of the date it was going out I missed the programme Thanks to Irene Robertson I just about managed to hear a tape of this six or seven minute piece When I say ldquojusthellip continued on page 13
13
WHY DONrsquoT YOU The Voice team are often asked why a particular story has NOT been covered in the Voice The answer is two-fold
1 The Voice team consists of volunteers not journalists Each member has a time-consuming task putting the Voice together each month as it is and there is little spare time to follow up events
2 The Voice is full and overflowing with existing articles and photos every month and it is rare when a space has to be filled
Why donrsquot you cover a story yourself or ask someone to write in for you
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP Everyone at Alyth Youth Partnership would like to
thank those who came to support our Bingo Tea on Nov 8th A special thanks goes out to all the volunteers and helpers who give up their time to support us on a regular
basis We appreciate all that you do folks
The Girls Group will commence on a Monday night from 630pm til 8pm at the Community Wing Alyth We will
confirm our programme in the local press shortly For further information contact 07936 788 117
MURRAY PENNYCOOK Est 1975
Plumbing amp Heating
Gas Oil Solid Fuel Central Heating Installations
Rhones Leadwork Drains
Free Estimates
Tel 01828 632 135 Mob 07850 733481
Meigle Road Alyth Blairgowrie PH11 8EX
Ash Chimney Systems
Call Simon on
01382 580245 or 07709-340575
Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash
a clean sweep guaranteed Pots Bird guards and Cowls fitted
Established 1980
Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved
Stewart MacDonald 8 Cambridge Street Alyth PH11 8AW
Telephone 01828 632 995
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
wwwhopeparkhousecouk Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Gavin R Jamieson BARONY VIEW GROUND
MAINTENANCE Hay Street
Alyth
Tel 07739 833595 E-mail baronyviewtiscalicouk
For all the usual garden services including fencing gravelling and paving
GUTTER CLEARING
FULL FENCING SERVICE
AVAILABLE Remember the strong winds last year Donrsquot get caught out this time round Have your fences and trees checked
now
Snow Clearing and Salting Service
A Merry Christmas to all my Customers
and Good Health for 2008
ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL contrsquod aboutrdquo the download recording was not of good quality I must say not Irenersquos fault The members of the public who were interviewed did not rise to Nancyrsquos leading questions but said the traffic was no
worse than expected Councillor Caroline Shiers spoke for her Glens constituents Nick Addington described the Drumderg Benefit Fund process Alan Young spoke up for Scottish amp Southern Energy Altogether not too bad for balance but poor old Nancy Nicholson was still trying to imply deep controversy splitting the townsfolk using emo-tive language in her commentary You may think that is sour grapes on my part They cut my interview altogether The good news however is that the programme pro-ducer has become interested in Alyth and promises to look at the prospect of another radio programme about our town Wouldnrsquot it be great were they or even better a television crew to turn up for our planned pre-gala concert and Gala Day itself The biggest and best parade ever is planned It will be a great show worthy of any radio or television programme Well I did ask for it I asked you to make our job difficult by submitting a large number of nominations for our Citi-zen and Young Citizen of the Year To date a record num-ber of nominations have been handed in Thank you very much indeed Elsewhere in the Voice there is a Stop Press announcement on who our Citizen and Young Citi-zen for 2007 will be They will know who they are by the time they read this but can I pass on the warmest con-gratulations of the Community Council to our two top citizens In closing may I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year No matter how busy you are Be Happy
Jim Adam Chairman
Alyth Country Cabs Taxi AirportStation Transfers Contract Hire Corporate Hire
6 seater
01828 63 41 99 07732 919 281
14
The ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR
NEW TEL 01828 634165
Telephone Orders Welcome
New Opening Hours
Monday 5pm mdash 9pm Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday 5pm mdash 9pm Thursday 5pm mdash 9pm Friday 5pm mdash 9pm Saturday 5pm mdash 9pm Sunday CLOSED
Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502
Open 7 days serving LUNCHES SNACKS
EVENING MEALS
BEER GARDEN
Food served all day Sunday Children welcome
Function catered for
The Glenisla Hotel
The Inn in the Glen Kirkton of Glenisla
Come and enjoy our delicious lunches and dinners served in our lovely Country Hotel
Available Tuesday to Sunday Lunch 12pm to 2pm Dinner 6pm to 9pm
Bookings now being taken for Christmas and New Year Functions - 3 Course Meals from
pound1595 Booking Essential
Tel No 01575 582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom
Lands of Loyal Hotel Loyal Road Alyth PH11 8JQ
Festive Menu available throughout December
Enjoy a festive meal in our highly acclaimed restaurant and relax after-
wards in the comfortable surroundings of the oak-panelled grand hall
Lunch pound2495 Dinner pound2795
Booking Essential - For Reservations Call 01828 633151
Light Lunches restart 3rd January
PEEL FARM LINTRATHEN
01575 560718
COFFEE SHOP + COURTYARD GIFT BARN
Open Daily 1000am - 430pm until 21st December
Exhibition of Pet Portraits by Madeleine Fleming in Courtyard
Gallery till close Comissions Undertaken
Re-opens weekends from 2nd Feb 2008
Christmas Greetings from
Will Mackay Muirton Care Home Blairgowrie amp Lily Mackay 7 High Street Alyth
Will amp Lily wish all their friends amp neighbours
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS amp A GOOD NEW YEAR and thank them for all their kindness
over the past year God Bless You All
PLOUGHING MATCHES
Above Alythrsquos Chic Nicoll assisted the late Rab Grantrsquos grandson Robert at Blairgowrie Ploughing Match on
1st November Right New Alythrsquos Doug McNicoll competes in
Alyth Ploughing Match on 25th October
Photo
s by D
M Ph
il-
MILL STREET ALYTH BLAIRGOWRIE PH11 8BJ
TEL (01828) 633356
Plan your Holiday entertainment with us
1st a 50rsquos 60rsquos Dance 22nd Dec Then next
Christmas Eve Party 24th Dec
Tickets pound5 ea Available in advance only from The Burnside Inn
Limited number of tickets available Each ticket Good only for single event
We reserve the right to refuse admission wwwtheburnsideinncom
15
START YOUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT THE ALYTH HOTEL
Have your Christmas day lunch and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere in
our restaurant We also have available a Pre-Christmas menu for all
your festive celebrations
Bookings now being taken for the beginning of December
The Alyth Hotel CHRISTMAS DAY 2007 French Onion Soup with Herb Croutons
Cream of Tomato amp Fresh Basil Soup
Chilled Melon Balls with Mango Sorbet amp Fresh Passion Fruit drizzled with Cointreau Syrup
Finely Sliced Smoked Venison
with Pickled Walnuts Redcurrant Jelly
Juicy Norwegian Prawns bound in a Tangy Marie Rose
Dressing Enhanced with Fresh Cream amp Brandy
ooOOoo
Traditional Roast Turkey with Chestnut amp Apricot Stuffing Cranberry Compote Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta amp
Thyme Flavoured Gravy
Lamb Shank marinated in Garlic Rosemary Mint amp Honey
Very Slowly Braised and served with a Rich Sweet Gravy
Roast Loin of Pork with an Orange Chutney Flavoured Gravy
Roast Potatoes amp Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta
Fillet of Salmon gently poached in white wine Served
with a delicate Lemon amp Dill Sauce
Mushroom Asparagus amp Cashew Nut Stroganoff
served on a bed of Basmaati Rice with a Side Salad
ooOOoo
Individual Christmas Pudding with a Warm Boozy Sauce amp
Fresh Whipped Cream
Homemade Christmas Trifle with Drambuie amp Raspberries
topped with Fresh Whipped Cream Amoretti Biscuits
Homemade Soft Centred Strawberry Pavlova with a
delicious Red Berry Coulis
Irish Cream liqueur Cheesecake with Whipped Baileys Cream
Cheese amp Biscuits with Black Grapes
ooOOoo
Coffee with Cream amp After Dinner Mints
ooOOoo
pound3750
For further information and details of our Festive menus or to make a booking please contact us at the Alyth Hotel
on 01828 632447
Backwater Dam IN the October Voice a photo was published showing some of the staff who worked on Backwater Dam submitted by Tom Dymock DC Thompson have kindly searched their archives and loaned the Voice eight photos relating to the construction
of the Dam and its official opening by the Queen in 1969 The first three are printed below Were you there Let the Voice know
16
Terrific Gents Ladies Seniors
and Juniors Sections Many weekly competitions and events
throughout the whole year Vibrant and Friendly Clubhouse with
an excellent Social Scene
Join Now ndash Play Winter Golf Free
No Increase in Membership Fees for another Year Direct Debit Scheme Available
Fantastic Golf Offer for DecemberJanuary Golf and 2-Course Meal - Any Day - Only pound20 pp
Buggy Hire only pound10
Please call for membership details or to make a tee reservation Tel 01828 633322
Our Restaurant benefits from an elevated position with wonderful views over Strathmore to the Sidlaw Hills
Great Menu ndash Great Prices ndash All Day ndash Every Day
WINTER LUNCH SPECIAL MENU (Available 1200 - 230pm daily)
2 Course Lunch pound650 3 Course Lunch pound850
Please telephone 01828 634004 if you would like to reserve a table
XMAS LUNCH BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN
Please Call for a Xmas Menu
lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo
17
Newspapers
Magazines
Stationery
Envelopes Cards Gifts
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
PETS PANTRY
19 High Street Blairgowrie
Tel 01356 623006 Keith Nicol
Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth Open Tuesday Mornings 9 am-1145 am
Or by appointment Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries
A 24 hour service is maintained on 01828 633 433
BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY TUTORING
A recently retired University academic (also qualified secondary school teacher) offers tutoring for Standard Grades and Highers
High success rate in 2006-2007
Tel 01575 560 333
PIANO TUITION AND
HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION
An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is
available Adults as well as children
Tel 01575 560 333
DAVIDSONS CHEMIST
9 Airlie St Alyth Tel 01828 632302
COME IN AND BROWSE OUR NEW RANGE OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS NOW IN STOCK
PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED
DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE
MINOR AILMENTS SERVICE AND ADVICE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
FROM YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST
LUNANS Newsagents 8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330
Prepaid internet access - easy as phone top-ups pound10 for 2000 minutes
All-year newspaper and magazine deliveries
A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion
A wide selection of stationery
Shop Open 530am - 530pm Mon - Fri 530am - 4pm Saturday 700am - 1pm Sunday
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Working towards a healthier community
Do you Suffer Discomfort from bull Callus or Corns bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot bull Verrucas or In-growing Toenails
Treatment in the comfort of your own home
For all your footcare requirements contact Madeleine on
01250 872005 Mobile 07904 382840
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MENSWEAR amp WOMENSWEAR GARMENT ALTERATION SERVICE
also CURTAIN MAKING SHORTENING
(Customer to provide own Fabric amp Trim)
~ Collection amp Delivery Service ~
Contact Mr Joe Chalmers ~ ALYTH ~
Tel 01828 634241
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H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565
All you need for Christmas Come and Browse our Large Selection of
GIFTS TOYS HOBBYCRAFT MODELS DOLLS HOUSES amp ACCESSORIES
CARDS CALENDARS WRAPPING PAPER GIFT BAGS MONEY WALLETS amp DIARIES
lsquoWishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Yearrsquo
COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY ADVICE SESSIONS
Members of the local communities now will have the opportunity to receive Fire Safety advice at their local Fire Station Advice can
be given on all aspects of Fire and Rescue activi-ties eg Home and Commercial fire safety One of our most effective tools we have in highlighting the danger of fire is by direct contact with the pub-lic those people who have unfortunately experi-enced fire in a home do not need convincing of the dangers however we have a real challenge in convincing the rest of the public that fires do not just happen to ldquoOther Peoplerdquo You will also have the opportunity to book a free ldquoHome Fire Risk Assessmentrdquo and have local Firefighters assess any dangers within your home Next Session is at
Alyth Fire Station 13th December 10am - 12noon
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Notice of Office Bearers and Committee Members after the Committee meeting in November 2007 Office-Bearers Chairperson Mr Michael Kay Tel Alyth 632252632690 e-mail michaelkay1tiscalicouk Vice-Chairperson Mrs Flo McNeil Tel Alyth 632986 Secretary Treasurer Mrs Nancy Kay Tel Alyth 632690 Committee Mr C Macdonald Mrs M McNicoll Mrs K Donaldson Mr G Jamieson Mrs J McGill
The Chairman and all Committee Members wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members businesses and business personal the editorial staff of The Alyth Voice and all their clientscustomers from the Alyth amp District area
DO YOU REMEMBER
Thanks to Jim Kermack for the newspaper cuttings of an Alyth train stuck in 9ft (yes feet) snow drifts
between Newtyle and Auchterhouse in 1947 Two hundred () men dug the train out of the drifts If you were one of the men or can add to the story
please contact the Voice
Ah those were the days
18
OPENING 5TH DECEMBER 2007
INDIAN BUFFET
6 STARTERS - 8 CURRIES + RICE DESSERT OR TEACOFFEE
Eat as much as you want - pound995 per person We also have a great range in our Arsquola Carte Menu
OPENING HOURS - Wed - Sun 500pm to 1000pm
Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth PH11 8BT For Reservations tel 01828 634153
ANOTHER VOICE Margaret McKenzie a member of the Alyth Voice team was
amazed to find ANOTHER VOICE on a recent trip to New York
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS Due to the increasing
demand for advertising space the deadline for new ads or
changing content is the 16th of each month Submission details on p2
Scottish Preserves Wish all our Customers a Merry
Christmas Why not visit our Christmas Gift Stall
on the ground floor of The Overgate Centre Dundee
from the 17th November till 24th December High Street Rattray Blairgowrie
01250 871186 wwwscottish-preservescouk
19
J amp M KAY Ladies amp Gents
Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street ALYTH Telephone 01828 632252
Nancy amp Michael wish all their clients neighbours and friends a very Merry Christmas and
a Prosperous and Happy New Year
Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie
Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems
Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful
Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a mem-ber of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345
or 07762 188418 (mobile)
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED
TRISHA WALTON
HOME VISITS 01828 640229
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome
COLIN amp CATHY FORD Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth
CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS
EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE MANICURE
by CREATIVE NAILS Late Nights Tues amp Thurs
BUSINESS AS USUAL Tel01828 632297
ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY BALKEERIE
BY GLAMIS FORFAR Telfax 01307 840431
Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy
products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton
Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse
Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson
lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage
Tel 01828 640201
CHEMISTRY TUITION
Requiring Standard Grade or Higher Grade tuition in Alyth or surrounding area
Currently in teaching practice with excellent record of pass rates
Contact Mr Shand on 07973 909 983 to discuss hourly rate
ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES NOW
MINCE PIES SHORTBREAD PAVLOVAS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
MERINGUES
TEL 01828 632426 wwwcakesbysallycouk
GLENSHEE POTTERY Glenshee by Blairgowrie PH10 7LP Tel 01250 882238 Mob 07796 590 778 E-mail glensheepotshotmailcouk
Looking for something different this Christmas
Then come and browse our extensive selection of pottery local crafts gifts
and decorations
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Closed from Christmas Eve until Easter 2008
Yoursquoll find a warm welcome at the Glenshee Pottery in the Glen
of the Fairies on the A93
ldquoA Pot is not just for Christmashelliprdquo
MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET 22 Commercial Street Alyth
Tel 01828 633143
Christmas Stock Now In Beautiful Jewellery in Murano Glass
Bulbs and Winter Bedding Boots Wellingtons Work Jackets lsquoWishing you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Yearrsquo
RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER
59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097
Open Tues - Sat
lsquoA Merry Christmas and a Happy amp Prosperous New Year to all our
Customersrsquo
Gift Vouchers Available
ALYTH ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Spring 2008 Evening Classes
MONDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
4th amp 11th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
25th February amp 3rd March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 10th amp 17th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 28th January (excl 18th Feb) ~~~
DRU YOGA For all ages and abilities Get in tune with your body through postures breathing exercises relaxation and meditation Bring blanket a bottle of water and wear
loose clothing
Tutor Aileen Brown Alyth Town Hall Fee pound28pound25
10 classes from 21st January 730-9pm ~~~
WEDNESDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
6th amp 13th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
27th February amp 5th March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 12th amp 19th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 6th February
Golf classes may be divided into beginners and improvers if this is suitable to students Please indicate if you are a beginner
Golf classes please bring 678 iron and wear trainers or flat soled shoes
~~~ Enrolment forms can be obtained in Alyth Post Office
and many local shops Completed forms including payment should be returned
ASAP as numbers are limited in some classes ~~~
Further information available from Pam Drysdale on Tel 01250 873641
20 Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyrightcopyalythvoice 2007
Public Notices
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB
November Draw pound50 - No 125 Ricky Don pound30 - No 158 Mrs A Fleming pound20 - No 18 Mrs A Smith
COFFEE MORNING CANCELLATION
Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret to inform that the Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital League of Friends Coffee Morning arranged
for Saturday 15th December is now cancelled Anne Rhind
Alyth Badminton Club is a small group of people who like a bit of
exercise during the long winter evenings Interested in playing Then why not come along to
Airlie Street Hall We meet every Tuesday 730-930pm
Open to persons over the age of 18 - any standard welcome - come and give it a try
ALYTH BOWLING CLUB would like to thank everyone for the successful
coffee morning on Saturday 10th November We raised pound89855 thank you all very much
We have a STOVIE DANCE on
Friday 7th December 8pm-Midnight dancing to Steven Carcary
All members and friends welcome Isobel Fotheringham
ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY Listen out for us as we will be out and
about Carol Singing on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th December (Evenings)
Glenda Kean Committee Member
3rd Alyth Brownies COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 1st December 10am-12noon
Donations to the usual stalls gratefully received
CAN YOU HELP Can you help to shed any light on the donation of
the rose bushes many years ago along the Alyth Burn beside Pitnacree Street
Marguerite McKenzie Tel 01828 632749
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Race Night Thank you to everybody who took part and very
special thanks to individuals and businesses who sponsored races donated prizes and helped make
this an enjoyable evening Almost pound300 was raised on the night
Craft Fair Our very grateful thanks to all the crafters who
donated an amazing pound170 to Alyth Christmas Lights after their successful Craft Fair in Alyth Town Hall
At this time of year everyone can see what we do with the money that is raised and we are always amazed by the huge support that we enjoy in the
community Our fund raising events are always well attended and we appreciate what everybody does
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to ONE and ALL
Saturday 8th December COFFEE MORNING 10am
Hamper Raffle Cake amp Candy
Alyth Primary School Design-a-Light Entries Display
Alyth amp District Pipe Band COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 22 December 2007 Airlie Street Hall Alyth
10am - 12 noon Usual Stalls
Any donations baking or help will be gratefully appreciated
Jackie Macintyre Tel 01828 633369
WANTED
Either a knitting machine that is in good order but no longer in use - am willing to pay a nominal amount for it maybe loan it OR is there someone with an above machine that could use it to knit up basic sweaters REASON I am now in possession of a beautiful selec-tion of cones of wool and wish to either put them to good use myself (in my Spare time) or find someone who can help me
PS this is to help Alyth knitting for Charity either lo-cally or in Africa This has been a well supported cause Thank you
Please can someone help me in this Susan Dawson 01828 633239 or e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom
WANTED Cleaning help wanted near Alyth own transport
required Hours amp wages by arrangement
GardenerHandyman wanted for full time work near Alyth Experience not necessary but preferred
Accommodation may be available with possible work for partner
Please telephone 07721 509 034 for further details
Alyth Parish Church Country Dance Group Thursdays 730 - 930pm
We finish the autumn season with our Christmas Party dancing to Ian Cruickshanks Band All members and their guests are welcome
Classes begin again January A good way to keep warm on cold winter evenings Come and join us keep fit and learn something new Call Anne on
01828 632971 or Moira on 01828 632770
January 10th 17th 24th 31st February 7th 14th 21st 28th
All in Airlie Street Hall
(21st Feb inc live music with Muriel amp Jim Boal)
ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street - 730pm
~~~ 4th December Evelyn Hood
lsquoScottish Traditions of Dancersquo - Illustrated ~~~
15th January 2008 Terry Isles lsquoIslands on the Edgersquo - Illustrated
~~~ 29th January 2008 Andrew Thorpe
lsquoThe North Sea Bird Clubrsquo 25 Years of Offshore Recording - Illustrated
~~~ 12th February 2008 AGM followed by
Professor John M Mackenzie lsquoWilliam Lyon Mackenzie
A Famous Canadian from Alythrsquo - Illustrated
WANTED CleanerHousekeeper 8 hours per week References Required Tel 07710 523 462
ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla
(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 have been compiled
into an album This album can now be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY
Alyth Parish Church
Sunday Service 11am (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service)
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Choir Practice Fridays 7pm
~~~ Celebrating Christmas
Sunday 23rd December 11am Morning Worship
includes a traditional Nativity Play presented by the Sunday School
6pm A Festival of Nine Lessons amp Carols Come and hear the whole Advent Story told in
words and music and enjoy singing some traditional carols
Christmas Eve 6pm Reflective Service of Preparation
for Christmas Day If Christmas will be difficult for you this year but you do not want to miss it out entirely come and
spend a quiet time reflecting on the enduring meaning of Christrsquos birth
1130pm Traditional Watch Night Service taking us into the first moments of
Christmas Day
Christmas Day 11am Family Service of Celebration
Sunday 30th December 11am Informal Communion
Normal service times resume on 6th January 2008 ~~~
Eye-catching green or purple Christmas cards showing our very own Nativity family are now
available for sale in the Hall of Friendship each Sunday as are Notelets showing the church
resplendent in springtime All pound2 per pack (8 cards amp envelopes)
~~~ GUILD
The Guild meets on Thursday 6th December at 7pm in the Airlie Street Hall Our Speaker is Alyth Community Policeman PC Mark Stewart All are welcome There is no meeting in January
wwwalythparishchurchorguk
6
MUIR DRIVING SCHOOL
Dave Muir DSA Approved Driving Instructor
Pass Plus Registered
Tel 01250 870725 Mob 07732 531767
Gift Vouchers Available
CLASSIC RESTORATIONS
Let us make your day extra special with our unique collection of classic Rolls Royce Silver
Cloud Bentley Mk V1 amp Jaguar Mk 1X
Pitnacree St Alyth
Wedding Hire
Tel01828 633293
Driving Made easy
Contact Colin Sidley Home 01828 633 017 Mobile 07751072408 Text lsquoPRICErsquo to my mobile number for information Email colinsidleyvirginnet
Lessons available by the hour or in block bookings
Pass Plus Registered Member of the Driving Instructors Association
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
4WD Specialist Cars amp Light Goods Vehicles Servicing and Repairs Bike amp Car MOT Testing Tyres amp Exhausts Bike amp Car Oils
Charles A Davidson
Blacksmith Welder and Fabricator
Gates and Rails made erected and repaired All fabrication and farm work undertaken
Tel 01828 632948 Mobile 07957-766546
IampD Insurance Services
We have secured special rates for All PH DD and KY postcodes
Extremely competitive premiums for both Household and Private Car
Quotes provided without obligation Going on holiday
Let us arrange your travel insurance
Your local broker serving your local community 16 Airlie Street
Alyth 01828 633000
Email IandDinsuranceaolcom
DENNIS MELLOY Local Councillor Strathmore Ward
SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL ON 4TH TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 700PM
OR CONTACT ON Mobile no 07786674776 or P amp K Council on 01738 475 034 or at home on 01828 632 284 or by email at dmelloypkcgovuk
Carpet Care Carpet Care Carpet Care
Carpet Upholstery and Leather Cleaned and Protected
Neil Stewart Call for a Free Quote
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
SEVEN MONTHS INhellip I can hardly believe that it is almost seven months since the May elections when I was elected to serve on Perth amp Kinross Council as one of your councillors During this time I have had many messages of support from so many people I would like to say thank you once again for your trust and support As I think back these past few months and reflect I have lost count of the many meetings I have attended the many coffee mornings and craft fairs amp community coun-cils I have visited The junction at the Halfway House on the AlythBlairgowrie roadArdler road junction is still one of my priorities and I continue to monitor its progress I hope to be able to report some time in the New Year once investigations have been completed that work will commence as soon as possible to make this junction safer for everybody The Drumderg windfarm has been an on going problem regarding the amount of traffic generated due to the ce-ment lorries going up and down to the site On cement pour days some 120 lorries in total My colleague Council-lor Caroline Shiers from the neighbouring Blairgowrie amp the Glens ward amp myself secured a meeting with Douglas Kent amp Willie Mahoney from the roads department local Police Inspector Paddy Buckley-Jones and representatives from Southern Energy amp Raynesway Construction to discuss complaints from constituents regarding the lorries travelling in convoy and also the speed of some drivers The meeting was very proactive with Southern Energy amp Raynesway Construction putting added signage on the Den road to advise residents of the days when to expect extra lorry movements and giving drivers going to the windfarm extra instructions in regard to convoys amp speed Following my request for a meeting with an officer from Parks amp Open Spaces in Environmental Services regard-ing the sorry state of Alyth cemetery I am pleased to say the large unsightly tree stump which was a haven for rabbit warrens has now been removed the undergrowth round the walls hiding gravestones are to be cut back amp the sunken lairs are all to be repaired during au-tumnwinter works I am also mounting a campaign which has concerned me for some time to have cyclists light up these dark nights how any parent can allow their child out on a bike without ensuring that they have lights that are working is beyond me adults are just as bad No motorist wants to collide with a cyclist so light up and be safe wear bright clothing PLEASE This is the first year for many years that I have not attended the Armistice Day Service at the church followed by the service at the war memorial Councillor Ian Miller amp I have agreed to share the duties on alternative years Ian attended this year and I will attend next year I attended the services at the war memorial in Coupar Angus Abbey and also the First World War fallen from Coupar Angus School in the morning where I laid the council wreaths In the afternoon I was at the Scone me-morial The work of a councillor is certainly varied and as busy as you wish it to be I continue to be available to every one no matter who you are or what party you support Since being elected I have been inundated with re-quests for assistance and advice and I am only too pleased to help Many of you stop me in the street some give me a telephone call either here in Alyth or in Perth Some email me others come to my surgery on the fourth Tuesday of the month in the Town hall Which ever way I continue to listen amp hopefully help Thank you all once again for all your good wishes My wife Libby amp I would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a very healthy amp prosperous New Year
Councillor Dennis Melloy
7
Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre Winter Opening Hours Tues ndash Sat 10 ndash 3pm
Pop in to the TIC for information on Whatrsquos On and Whatrsquos Open over the winter months and browse over our large selection of gifts to suit every pocket We have a new range of Arran Aromatics
Toiletries which has been exclusively created for VisitScotland Tourist Information Centres We also have a lovely range of Salmon and Shortbread china also exclusive to
VisitScotland We have lots of new lines in since our refurbishment in April Bring this voucher with you and claim 10 off any purchase
(excluding stamps and sale items)
Memory Lane
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS CARDS amp CALENDARS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD (two doors along from the church )
and also at THE POST OFFICE
where Bus Pass Passport amp ID photos will be taken on Saturdays 10am - 11am
(unless otherwise stated) ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp calendars will go to Wisecraft the mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
TEL 01828 633961 E-mail malcolm219btinternetcom
wwwfrogpublicationscouk
LOCHSIDE LODGE amp ROUNDHOUSE RESTAURANT
Lintrathen near Kirriemuir
CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU for tables of 6 or more -
Book Now for Lunch or Dinner from Wed 5th Dec - Fr 21st Dec Lunch pound1650 or Dinner pound2200
HOGMANAY DINNER amp CELIDH Some tables still available
We are open for Lunch amp Dinner from Tuesday to Staurday
Why not try our New Midweek Supper Menu in the Steading Bar
Main Courses from pound850 RESERVATIONS ADVISED
AVAILABLE FROM TUESDAY - FRIDAY
For further information or reservations please contact 01575 560340 or e-mail to
enquirieslochsidelodgecom
The Ardler Tavern Village Pub
Newly Refurbished
Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat
Enjoy our open log fire in the newly refurbished ARDLER TAVERN Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm
Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day
Tel 01828 640340
STRIDE FOR LIFE WEDNESDAY WALKS Blairgowrie and District Next Steps have now taken full management responsibility for running the successful Wednesday Stride for Life Walks All the walk leaders have been members of BaDNS already and the programme will now continue as in previous years The major difference now will be that instead of closing down during school holiday periods additional walks will be provided during such times This is a programme run by volunteers from the Blairgowrie and District Next Steps walking group (wwwbadnsorg) assisted by Strathmore and the Glens Rural Partnership (wwwstrathmoreglensorg) - a partnership approach to promote walking in our area There will be at least two walks per session One suitable for those who prefer a slow pace which will cover less distance and another which will cater for a medium andor fast pace covering a greater distance Walkers should meet at Blairgowrie Town Hall on Wednesdays at 915 am as before
DATE WALK TIME (approx) BUS 5 Dec Forfar Loch 2 - 25 hours Yes 12 Dec Woodhead Farm 2 - 25 hours Minibus 19 Dec Drimmie 15 hours and PARTY Yes
All times are approximate and will depend on weather ground conditions and speed of walking and do not include an allowance for the bus journey Please note that there is no guarantee of a bus place unless pre-booked All of these events are open to all however those coming for the first time are required to complete a registration form and brief health questionnaire If in any doubt about your fitness for a walk please consult your GP or other medical advisor or give Liz White (Health Visitor) a call on 01250 876668 Whilst most of the walk leaders are appropriately qualified outdoor first aiders this is not a substitute for qualified medical advice from a health practi-tioner Unfortunately in accordance with normal practice all children and vulnerable adults must always be accompanied by an adult carer Further information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 Perth and Kinross Leisure run an alternative starter health walk programme from Rattray Hall every other week
Sue Cole BadnsStrathmore amp the Glens Tel 01828 640763
ALYTH SCHOOL 1950rsquos Submitted by the late Ada Robertsonrsquos husband John Stewart from Crossgates Fife Ada is 3rd from the
right in the middle row If you can add names to the other pupils please contact the Voice
8
APPLICATIONS TO THE DRUMDERG WIND FARM COMMUNITY
BENEFIT FUND
ALTHOUGH final details were not available at the time of going to press it is expected that application forms and guidelines for groups and organisations that wish to apply for a grant from the Fund will be available in December The Advisory Panel representing the communities which will bene-fit from the Fund has begun meeting with staff from the Scottish Community Foundation to discuss funding priorities and fix arrange-ments for launching the fund The Panel will meet again in the New Year to consider the first applications Check the Scottish Community Foundation website wwwscottishcforg for updates
Nick Addington
LICENSED GROCER
bull DVD Hire bull Lotto Outlet bull Shoe Repair bull bull Irvinersquos Butcher Meat bull Photocopier bull
bull Mobile Top-up bull Laundry bull
FREE HOME DELIVERY
OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday
Tel No 01828 632306
73-75 Airlie St Alyth
Left to right Lynn Carole Marie Shirley Madge Lilian Margaret Carolanne Rebecca and Alison
Festive Opening Times
Christmas Eve - 8am to 10pm
Christmas Day - 10am to 2pm
Boxing Day - 9am to 6pm
27th Dec to 30th Dec Business as Usual
New Yearrsquos Eve - 8am to 10pm
New Yearrsquos Day - 10am to 2pm
2nd Jan 2008 - 9am to 6pm
Wishing everyone in Alyth a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at
Costcutters your local family-run convenience store
BADGERS AND WATER RAILS
SOME years ago one summerrsquos evening Anna Edward was walking her dog up the road to Bamff when a badger crossed the road in front of her She watched it as it climbed the bank and disappeared into the wood It was the first time she had seen a badger and she was thrilled The badger is the largest member of the otter family to live in the British Isles and is a great favourite with people in general as the success of badger watching enterprises shows We are fascinated by this animal with its white striped face which inhabits setts that may have been lived in for generations even centuries by its ancestors There is a wonderful sense of benign wild nature about Brock the badger whose diet consists mainly of earthworms and other inverte-brates as well as brambles and roots And yet there has been a long history of persecution of badgers in the United Kingdom which still takes place despite the laws that have been enacted to protect them (The Protection of Badgers Act 1992 and the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004) There are still people who like to bait badgers with dogs for sport There is the per-ception that they prey on game birds and other allegations most of which turn out to be untrue though it is the case that they annoy humans sometimes by undermining buildings In recent years they have aroused the hostility of farmers especially in the South-West of England who fear that badgers are responsible for infecting cattle with tuberculosis The truth is that cattle are the primary source of bovine tuberculosis and they infect other cattle with the disease but can also pass it on to badgers deer and wild boar These in their turn may pass TB back to the cattle that infected their species In the South-West of England farmersrsquo worries about bovine TB are wholly understandable because despite 100 compensation for the slaughter of cattle in a herd that becomes infected the loss of income may be enough to put a farmer out of business Fortunately the incidence of tuberculosis in cattle in Scotland is extremely low and in badgers negligible The real anxiety is that in-fected cattle may be imported from elsewhere so we must hope that the stringent regulations that surround livestock movements will pre-vent this Chris Potter told me that he had seen a water rail recently in the ditch that runs through the western beaver ponds To my delight I saw one too in the gathering dusk of a rainy evening I had done my tour of the enclosure at the time that the pheasants were still going up to roost and cursed as previously settled birds flew off their perches with cries of alarm I knew what it felt like to be a careless fox out for a prowl Turning for home and walking along the ditch I came to the new pond that the beavers have created in the last year or so There was a small swirl in the water by the far bank and I wondered if a water vole was about to appear No not a water vole but a brown bird materialized and then vanished into the rushes The water rail is one of those secretive inhabitants of marshes that avoid the human eye and are more often heard than seen Like woodcock their numbers increase in winter with the arrival of birds from the Continent Besides the young disperse at this time of year and the reedbeds of the Toy are a great centre for the birds Whatever the case it is very good news that water rails are back at Bamff even if only for the winter Who knows Perhaps some will stay and breed now that suitable habitat exists for them here Paul Ramsay
9
POLICE REPORT Mark Stewart CCO
Blair Police Station Tel 01250 872222 CRIMESTOPPERS Tel 0800 555 111
LIGHTEN UP THIS CHRISTMAS At this time of year we seek to give advice on home security and what you can do to prevent unwanted visitors Lighting is an area that you can address and is a relatively cheap improvement We can split this into two areas
Internal - Make it look like you are at home when you are out Remember most break-ins happen when a house or flat is empty They are also more likely to happen during the evening or at night Donrsquot leave curtains closed during the daytime Use time switches to turn on lights radios and other appliances when yoursquore out You can buy these from DIY shops But donrsquot use them if they will show a thief that youre out for example in ground floor rooms where the curtains have been left open Keep all valuable items out of sight External - Outside lighting Good lighting can put off or draw attention to a thief The most appropriate form of lighting to use is high-efficiency low-energy lighting controlled by a dusk-to-dawn switch so that it comes on only when itrsquos dark This provides a constant and uniform level of light It costs very little to run and helps to create a more reassuring environment Lights that come on if they sense move-ment can be annoying to neighbours and dangerous to passing traffic If you have these make sure they are directed downwards Fit lights out of easy reach - at a height of at least 25 metres (eight feet) I would like to finish with a few words of thanks on behalf of my colleagues and myself for the support given to the Police over the last year by the people living in Alyth and the surrounding areas Your invaluable assistance is greatly appreci-
ated to which we are most grateful By working together and playing our respective parts we can address the fear of crime and make the commu-nity you live in a safer place
Have a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year Constable Mark Stewart
THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION once again are sponsoring a window dressing competition for all businesses in Alyth to take part in It is intended that the judging will be held over the Festive Period hopefully
between the 7th and 14th of December by the Alyth Citizen of the Year 2007 and the Young Citizen of the Year 2007 The standard of exhibits over the last ten years has been excellent and it is hoped that this year the businesses will do their utmost to assist in helping to bring Christmas cheer to Alyth for the enjoyment of all Letrsquos make the Christmas Windows in Alyth the best in Perthshire if not Scot-land and also make the judgesrsquo task a really difficult undertaking It is hoped that all the Christmas windows will be on display by the 24th of November 2007 the day the Christmas Lights in Alyth are switched on The Christmas Window Com-petition Shield will be presented to the winner along with certificates for 1st 2nd amp 3rd place
Michael Kay ADBA Chairman
THE PROPERTY SHOP
A amp R ROBERTSON amp BLACK WS 11 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AH
Tel01828 632116 E-mail propertyrobertson-blackcouk
Webwwwrobertson-blackcouk
FREE VALUATIONS Itrsquos knowledge of your local patch that makes the difference
BLAIRGOWRIE PROPERTY SHOP IS OPEN 7 DAYS
Call Mel on 01828 632116
DRUMDERG ARTICS SPAN ALYTH
50 metres long
The first trial delivery artic to the Drumderg Wind Farm went through Alyth on 12th November and was captured on camera by Michael Kay The supersize artic spanned 50 metres (from Michaelrsquos Hairdressing Salon at No 13 Airlie
Street to almost Georsquos Bar) A large crowd of people enjoyed the autumn sunshine and lined Airlie Street the Square and Bamff Road to see the lorry gingerly negotiate the main thoroughfare Eagle-eyed townspeople will have noticed the fence has been removed from the SawmillKirk corner along with
a telegraph pole The delivery schedule is available on Tel 0800 294 4723 - if you happen to snap a great shot of the transporter coming through Alyth
please send it in to share with Voice readers near amp far
BBC RADIO SCOTLAND GIVES ALYTH A VOICE Award winning journalist and broadcaster Nancy Nicholson visited Alyth in November to gather opinions from the townsfolk over the Drumderg Wind Farm now that the project has begun A number of people were interviewed and the programme - ldquoGrassrootsrdquo - was due to be aired November 10th Listeners were disappointed to find a change in schedule at 630am The programme was on air however on Saturday 17th November at 630am and included interviews with some members of the public as well as Councillor Caroline Shiers Nick Addington of the Scottish Communities Foundation and Alan Young from Scottish amp Southern Energy The Voice are led to believe ldquothe other halfrdquo of the programme including local interviews will be aired at a later date It may be possible to listen to the first programme again online at httpwwwbbccoukradionoscriptshtmlradioaodscotland_aodshtmlscotlandgrassroots [see Jim Adamrsquos article on page 1213]
Should you wish to contact the Grassroots radio programme email grassrootsbbccouk or write to Grassroots
BBC Radio Scotland Beechgrove Terrace Aberdeen AB15 5ZT
CHRISTMAS RECESS Can I take this opportunity to wish all readers of the Alyth Voice a very Happy Christmas I hope that you enjoy the festive season and that the New Year celebrations are the beginning of a successful 2008 I would like to give my thanks to the Alyth Christmas Lights Committee and all the volunteers involved with organising the Christmas Lights I am certain that the Christmas lights in Alyth will be a spectacular sight For a small com-munity there is a wealth of goodwill and we are very lucky in this town that so many people are willing to get involved and give back to the town During this time of the year I am always reminded how festive and pictur-esque Alyth and Perthshire looks and I am glad that our community makes a special effort to celebrate Christmas and the festive season Please note that my office will be closed during Christmas Recess from the 24th December until Friday 4th January but I can still be contactable by email at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
Murdo Fraser MSP
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
10
ALYTH WRITERS GROUP THE Alyth Writers Group finish their fortnightly meetings in the Community Wing of Alyth Primary School on Thursday 13th December Sessions start at 1030am and last for a couple of hours Members bring examples of their work for discus-sion or seek advice on getting started in a free and easy atmosphere The objec-tive is to publish a booklet of their work Local history is of particular interest All welcome Tel 633287 for more details
ALYTH CRAFTS GROUP ALYTH Community Wing in St Andrews Street is now established as the regular fortnightly venue of Alyth Crafts Group The work undertaken and demonstrated includes Glass Engraving Painting (watercolours and other media) and any other crafthobby members and new members wish to bring along The Group finishes on Thursday December 13th All sessions are from 1030am to 1230pm Beginners and old hands are all welcome Ring 01828 633287 for more info
JAMMY PINEMARTINS DID ye ken that pine martins like tae gorge on jammy honey marmalade or peanut butter pieces Have you ever seen a live pine martin Well we hadnrsquot before our recent No-vember holiday near Kilfinnan in a comfy self-catering Glen lodge on the shores of Loch Lochy Each evening this pine martin family appeared quite unconcerned about us watching through the porch windae Made our holiday tae see them I can tell you Even non-stop cauld rain amp mist couldnae dampen our delight Another day we crossed the ldquonewrdquo Skye Bridge circled the roundabout twice and returned by Kintail Sisters tae eat again at the great Glen Rowan cafeacute at Invermoriston I ken theyrsquore spoilt but those twa dugs loved their burgers We nearly worked out the pound1 coin electric meter only being left in the dark once Optimistcally wersquoll return in the summer sunshine tae bask read or boldly walk withoot wellies How did we find out aboot this great place Theyrsquore long-time freeinds orsquo wi braw Alyth postie Booking details on request Josi F Top Orsquo Toon
Congratulations on your Graduation
Jane C Findlay Birchview Meigle Road Alyth
Batchelor of Arts in Child amp Youth Studies from Perth College in October 2007
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
BRIAN EASTON MEMORIAL IN Julyrsquos Voice we remembered local man Brian Easton who was killed in the Falklands Conflict aged 24 Senior Aircraftsman David Robertson 22 of Morn Street began a tour of duty in the Falklands in June and made a special journey to Stanley to place a memo-rial plaque on behalf of his uncle Garry Mitchell and Ian Oakley friends of Brianrsquos (see Septemberrsquos Voice) The above photo shows David installing the plaque next to the tree dedicated to Brian in the 1982 Memorial Wood The wood contains a tree for each service-person killed during the Falklands War and those killed in accidents since
REMEMBRANCE DAY in ALYTH
Above Jim MacFarlane bows in respect at the War Memorial on 11th November
THE RBLS wish to thank all who took part in both the Church Service and Remembrance Day parade on Sunday the 11th An incredible turn out demonstrating how the Town appreciates those relations friends and unknown warriors all heroes who gave their lives so that we may live as we do today Too many groups and individuals to single anyone out but your support which continues to this day is very highly valued Thank you RBLS Alyth Branch
11
Your Letters Donrsquot have access to emailAlyth Library is now offering FREE access to the Internet for SURFING the WEBsending EMAILS Visit the library for more details
Pat Parnham wishes everyone a
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year
Thank you all for your friendship and support
KNITTING FOR CHARITY TO all busy needles in Alyth ndash A huge thank you for your generosity Progress Already the first blanket is being made up this takes 88 squares and I have been given a beautiful selection of jumpers hats scarves baby clothes and sets of clothes to name but a few I have reprinted the pattern books-again Which is great as it brings more and more folk in to help Thank you If you wish to contact me tel 01828 633239 e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom Or as before any donations can be left at ldquoHobbiesrdquo or ldquoMegs Mini Marketrdquo Thank you Meg and Muriel Happy Christmas to you all and may 2008 be a good and healthy year for us all
Yours Susan Dawson
Alyth 11th November 2007
DEAR Alyth Voice I read with interest the two articles in the November voice about cycling without lights and in dark clothing I certainly agree that cyclists should make themselves clearly visible and should cycle safely I have seen many youngsters riding their bikes on both sides of the road and jump-ing on and off of the pavement This be-haviour does nothing to endear cyclists to motorists and gives responsible cyclists a bad name However there is another side to the coin My wife and I cycle extensively in the area We wear bright clothes cycle on the correct side of the road and take as much care as we can Unfortunately a number of drivers seem to have no regard for our safety They cheerfully overtake at sixty or seventy miles per hour giving us about two feet clearance Worst of all are the drivers of heavy articulated lorries and tractors with trailers They too often over-take with very little clearance and they seem to think we are stationary - as soon as their cab passes us they pull over to the left causing us to brake hard or end in the ditch We are usually cycling at twenty miles per hour or more and at the very least drivers should be sure that the REAR of their vehicle is past us before they pull in Contrast this with the way drivers ap-proach a horse and rider They inevitably slow to walking pace check carefully that they can see that the road ahead is clear and then pull over to the far right of the road to overtake We dont expect such extravagant care but please please be a little more thoughtful Finally I would like to thank the many careful motorists who dont overtake until they can see that the road ahead is clear and then give us a sensible clearance It makes such a difference Yours hopefully
Tony Preston
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Jessica Edward
Died 2nd December 2006
Therersquos a gift in life you cannot buy Itrsquos very rare and true
Itrsquos that special gift of friendship Like the one I had with you
Miss you every day
Effie
ALYTH IN BLOOM HAPPY Christmas everyone and Best wishes for the New Year from our committee Also can I say thank you to all who helped us in any way throughout the year ie coffee morning home baking raffles attending stallsetc Dona-tions printing and displaying posters thanks Evelyn for printing the certificates Thank you also to every-one for the appreciative remarks on our efforts to brighten up the town a bit And Jim we did enjoy your glowing comments in print on behalf of the Community Council Yours sincerely
Marguerite Mckenzie Chairperson
THANKS AFTER the sad passing and cremation service of my Uncle Len I wish to pass on thanks to everyone who attended the service and offer special thanks to the people who in the last few years of his life made things a little easier for him at home and made regular visits to hospital whether it be Perth royal Ninewells Dundee or Blairgowrie Cottage then latterly Northlands in Blairgowrie Elasaidh Mollison whose cooking and pastries often comforted him Alex and Eddie who looked in daily and did the weekly chicken run to Coupar An-gus in all weathers Stanley Sim for always a knock and a how are you keeping Len Dick Pennycook for the gardening and often the lift up when Len had fallen over in the house It must have been very comforting for him to know he had such very good neighbours Also thanks to the staff at Northlands Care facility in Blairgowrie Very Best Regards
Frank Robb
Email jpeoplecarshotmailcouk Fife Tel 01383 821359
DEAR Alyth Voice We were in Alyth on Monday 5th We were in Simrsquos hard-ware the butchers library and the church We also knocked on a few doors hoping to find someone who may have worked or known Margaret Ann Donaldson in 1966 at Bamff House There is one small detail she may have used the name ANNIE Donaldson as she did in 1967 in the electoral roll
Thanking you John Haggarty
THANKS I WOULD like to thank the following people for do-nating prizes to the Breakthrough Breast Cancer raffle recently held in the Alyth hotel Costcutters Lunans Spar Oscar The Losset Inn Burnside Inn Strathmore Golf Centre and the Alyth Hotel and a special thank you to Xhosa and Simon Howell for their kind donation Also many thanks to the all the people who purchased raffle ticketsmdasha total of pound310 was raised
Thanks again Irene Alyth Hotel
NOTE OF GRATITUDE I WOULD like to thank the personchild who found my
NEW glasses which I dropped in Losset Road on Thursday 15th November
On Saturday 17th I met and spoke to Bob Fisher in Losset Rd my parting words were Im off across the field for the third time to look for my glasses Imagine my delight when minutes later Bob called me over to
reunite me with my lost glasses made my day Many thanks again to Bob and to the thoughtful person who picked them up and left them on the
fenceBTs right It pays to talk Allan Fegen Losset Road
CHRISTIAN AID JUST to say ldquothank yourdquo for the great meeting we had Thanks to Nan White for arranging it Also thank you to the ladies who did the baking for the lovely tea we had
Everything as so nice Thank you Morag McArthur
ST NINIANrsquoS CHURCH TO all who attended our Coffee Morning on Saturday 20th October our most grateful thanks Once again
the Alyth Community has excelled itself Extra thanks to the ladies in the kitchen for the unseen work they
do We couldnrsquot function without them We had a grand total of pound716
Dorothy Oldham
JAMES TRIPNEY JOINERS
MOST folk will already have heard that the firm is closing down as from 31st December 2007
We would like to thank all our customers and friends for their valued support throughout the years
Loyal construction will be taking over the premises and we wish them success and hope you will
continue to support them Once again thank you all Ron amp Hamish Tripney
ENABLE THANK YOU
FRIENDS of Enable thank you all very sincerely for donating helping attending and supporting our
coffee morning on Saturday 17th November The amazing sum of pound1280 was raised and your
support is very much appreciated Annie Robertson
12
All joinery work undertaken
For more information contact Derek Fairweather on
07740 986 069
GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd
Kirriemuir
Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238
Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums
Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk
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TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035
All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected
Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping
FREE ESTIMATES
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______________________________________________________
PROMPT RELIABLE SERVICE WITH FREE QUOTATION
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Renovations bull New Builds bull Extensions bull Decking bull Patios
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For a free estimate call us NOW on 01828 634140
R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders
For Free Estimates
Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784
19 Tay Road Alyth Perthshire PH118EB
Stonework
Extensions Renovations
Harling Etc
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Plastering Dry Lining
Ames taping Wet Dash
NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE QUOTES
TEL01828 633970 or 07821294678
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89 Airlie Street Alyth
All kinds of gardening building decorating amp cleaning equipment
FOR HIRE amp SALE
Tel 01828 634174 Mob 07895 053838
ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL A LOT happened in 2007 Yet the year has flown by Way back in March we heard from Scottish and Southern Energy and the Scottish Commu-nity Foundation about the annual windfall which we will share with Mount Blair our neighbouring Commu-nity Council area I have tried to hasten the process without much success but at last we are talking about real money being available The latest is that the joint advisory group should be considering actual grants early in 2008 The next advisory group (full title the Drumderg Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Advisory Panel) meets on 20th November this year The only thing that is cast in stone is the pound64000 annual grant during the life of the Wind Farm This could be supplemented by another substantial sum based on how well the Wind Farm is doing Of course the amount is a grant to both Mount Blair and Alyth communities Hence the joint advisory panel drawn from both areas The panel when it meets on the 20th November will be considering the criteria and other details about grants deadlines how often we meet etc However I am anxious that the panel is also guided by some of the remarks at the 10th May meeting earlier this year ie the public meeting of representatives of the townrsquos voluntary groups They have also been taken up in the preliminary discussions of the advisory panel I am quite sure Mount Blair will be taking a long term view of how the money will be disbursed as well as the immediate financial cri-ses of some of their organisations and social amenities The Alyth representatives will also be taking this two pronged approach I will be pressing the Community Council to convene a Townrsquos meeting sometime in 2008 in order to form an Alyth Community Development Trust which would have as its main objective the forming of a programme to determine the long term needs and desires of the com-munity and how to satisfy those needs and desires Over the next 25 years it is expected that more than a million pounds could come to our community from the Drumderg Fund from the guaranteed amount plus the perform-ance determined supplement A Development Trust could use Drumderg funding as the basis for grants from other sources and aim for a substantial addition to Alythrsquos amenities eg a leisure centre with all facilities What do you think Write to the Voice or contact any Community Council member At the end of a 25 year period how do you visualise what your town will look like Still on the Drumderg theme I had a visit from Nancy Nicholson of the Radio Scotland Grassroots programme the other day She also talked to some other Alyth peo-ple and Nick Addington of the Scottish Community Foun-dation When she talked to me I became quickly con-vinced that the objective of the show was to depict a divided community She was going over all of the divisive factors that were bandied about before the Reporter came down on the side of approval for the Wind Farm No matter how hard she tried I refused to be drawn into a slanging match which would have opened old wounds that first drew blood during the 20032005 controversy over Drumderg That is history I am concerned about today and the future of Alyth A better future depends on the cooperation of our citizenry despite past differences I wasnrsquot surprised to receive a lsquophone call from the BBC in Aberdeen telling me that the programme had been pulled When I put it to them that they had not found enough controversy to suit their show they of course denied this The original half hour ldquoGrassrootsrdquo on Drum-derg had been abandoned However part of it was trans-mitted as an excerpt in another ldquoGrassrootsrdquo show on the weekend of 17th18th November Not having been notified of the date it was going out I missed the programme Thanks to Irene Robertson I just about managed to hear a tape of this six or seven minute piece When I say ldquojusthellip continued on page 13
13
WHY DONrsquoT YOU The Voice team are often asked why a particular story has NOT been covered in the Voice The answer is two-fold
1 The Voice team consists of volunteers not journalists Each member has a time-consuming task putting the Voice together each month as it is and there is little spare time to follow up events
2 The Voice is full and overflowing with existing articles and photos every month and it is rare when a space has to be filled
Why donrsquot you cover a story yourself or ask someone to write in for you
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP Everyone at Alyth Youth Partnership would like to
thank those who came to support our Bingo Tea on Nov 8th A special thanks goes out to all the volunteers and helpers who give up their time to support us on a regular
basis We appreciate all that you do folks
The Girls Group will commence on a Monday night from 630pm til 8pm at the Community Wing Alyth We will
confirm our programme in the local press shortly For further information contact 07936 788 117
MURRAY PENNYCOOK Est 1975
Plumbing amp Heating
Gas Oil Solid Fuel Central Heating Installations
Rhones Leadwork Drains
Free Estimates
Tel 01828 632 135 Mob 07850 733481
Meigle Road Alyth Blairgowrie PH11 8EX
Ash Chimney Systems
Call Simon on
01382 580245 or 07709-340575
Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash
a clean sweep guaranteed Pots Bird guards and Cowls fitted
Established 1980
Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved
Stewart MacDonald 8 Cambridge Street Alyth PH11 8AW
Telephone 01828 632 995
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
wwwhopeparkhousecouk Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Gavin R Jamieson BARONY VIEW GROUND
MAINTENANCE Hay Street
Alyth
Tel 07739 833595 E-mail baronyviewtiscalicouk
For all the usual garden services including fencing gravelling and paving
GUTTER CLEARING
FULL FENCING SERVICE
AVAILABLE Remember the strong winds last year Donrsquot get caught out this time round Have your fences and trees checked
now
Snow Clearing and Salting Service
A Merry Christmas to all my Customers
and Good Health for 2008
ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL contrsquod aboutrdquo the download recording was not of good quality I must say not Irenersquos fault The members of the public who were interviewed did not rise to Nancyrsquos leading questions but said the traffic was no
worse than expected Councillor Caroline Shiers spoke for her Glens constituents Nick Addington described the Drumderg Benefit Fund process Alan Young spoke up for Scottish amp Southern Energy Altogether not too bad for balance but poor old Nancy Nicholson was still trying to imply deep controversy splitting the townsfolk using emo-tive language in her commentary You may think that is sour grapes on my part They cut my interview altogether The good news however is that the programme pro-ducer has become interested in Alyth and promises to look at the prospect of another radio programme about our town Wouldnrsquot it be great were they or even better a television crew to turn up for our planned pre-gala concert and Gala Day itself The biggest and best parade ever is planned It will be a great show worthy of any radio or television programme Well I did ask for it I asked you to make our job difficult by submitting a large number of nominations for our Citi-zen and Young Citizen of the Year To date a record num-ber of nominations have been handed in Thank you very much indeed Elsewhere in the Voice there is a Stop Press announcement on who our Citizen and Young Citi-zen for 2007 will be They will know who they are by the time they read this but can I pass on the warmest con-gratulations of the Community Council to our two top citizens In closing may I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year No matter how busy you are Be Happy
Jim Adam Chairman
Alyth Country Cabs Taxi AirportStation Transfers Contract Hire Corporate Hire
6 seater
01828 63 41 99 07732 919 281
14
The ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR
NEW TEL 01828 634165
Telephone Orders Welcome
New Opening Hours
Monday 5pm mdash 9pm Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday 5pm mdash 9pm Thursday 5pm mdash 9pm Friday 5pm mdash 9pm Saturday 5pm mdash 9pm Sunday CLOSED
Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502
Open 7 days serving LUNCHES SNACKS
EVENING MEALS
BEER GARDEN
Food served all day Sunday Children welcome
Function catered for
The Glenisla Hotel
The Inn in the Glen Kirkton of Glenisla
Come and enjoy our delicious lunches and dinners served in our lovely Country Hotel
Available Tuesday to Sunday Lunch 12pm to 2pm Dinner 6pm to 9pm
Bookings now being taken for Christmas and New Year Functions - 3 Course Meals from
pound1595 Booking Essential
Tel No 01575 582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom
Lands of Loyal Hotel Loyal Road Alyth PH11 8JQ
Festive Menu available throughout December
Enjoy a festive meal in our highly acclaimed restaurant and relax after-
wards in the comfortable surroundings of the oak-panelled grand hall
Lunch pound2495 Dinner pound2795
Booking Essential - For Reservations Call 01828 633151
Light Lunches restart 3rd January
PEEL FARM LINTRATHEN
01575 560718
COFFEE SHOP + COURTYARD GIFT BARN
Open Daily 1000am - 430pm until 21st December
Exhibition of Pet Portraits by Madeleine Fleming in Courtyard
Gallery till close Comissions Undertaken
Re-opens weekends from 2nd Feb 2008
Christmas Greetings from
Will Mackay Muirton Care Home Blairgowrie amp Lily Mackay 7 High Street Alyth
Will amp Lily wish all their friends amp neighbours
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS amp A GOOD NEW YEAR and thank them for all their kindness
over the past year God Bless You All
PLOUGHING MATCHES
Above Alythrsquos Chic Nicoll assisted the late Rab Grantrsquos grandson Robert at Blairgowrie Ploughing Match on
1st November Right New Alythrsquos Doug McNicoll competes in
Alyth Ploughing Match on 25th October
Photo
s by D
M Ph
il-
MILL STREET ALYTH BLAIRGOWRIE PH11 8BJ
TEL (01828) 633356
Plan your Holiday entertainment with us
1st a 50rsquos 60rsquos Dance 22nd Dec Then next
Christmas Eve Party 24th Dec
Tickets pound5 ea Available in advance only from The Burnside Inn
Limited number of tickets available Each ticket Good only for single event
We reserve the right to refuse admission wwwtheburnsideinncom
15
START YOUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT THE ALYTH HOTEL
Have your Christmas day lunch and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere in
our restaurant We also have available a Pre-Christmas menu for all
your festive celebrations
Bookings now being taken for the beginning of December
The Alyth Hotel CHRISTMAS DAY 2007 French Onion Soup with Herb Croutons
Cream of Tomato amp Fresh Basil Soup
Chilled Melon Balls with Mango Sorbet amp Fresh Passion Fruit drizzled with Cointreau Syrup
Finely Sliced Smoked Venison
with Pickled Walnuts Redcurrant Jelly
Juicy Norwegian Prawns bound in a Tangy Marie Rose
Dressing Enhanced with Fresh Cream amp Brandy
ooOOoo
Traditional Roast Turkey with Chestnut amp Apricot Stuffing Cranberry Compote Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta amp
Thyme Flavoured Gravy
Lamb Shank marinated in Garlic Rosemary Mint amp Honey
Very Slowly Braised and served with a Rich Sweet Gravy
Roast Loin of Pork with an Orange Chutney Flavoured Gravy
Roast Potatoes amp Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta
Fillet of Salmon gently poached in white wine Served
with a delicate Lemon amp Dill Sauce
Mushroom Asparagus amp Cashew Nut Stroganoff
served on a bed of Basmaati Rice with a Side Salad
ooOOoo
Individual Christmas Pudding with a Warm Boozy Sauce amp
Fresh Whipped Cream
Homemade Christmas Trifle with Drambuie amp Raspberries
topped with Fresh Whipped Cream Amoretti Biscuits
Homemade Soft Centred Strawberry Pavlova with a
delicious Red Berry Coulis
Irish Cream liqueur Cheesecake with Whipped Baileys Cream
Cheese amp Biscuits with Black Grapes
ooOOoo
Coffee with Cream amp After Dinner Mints
ooOOoo
pound3750
For further information and details of our Festive menus or to make a booking please contact us at the Alyth Hotel
on 01828 632447
Backwater Dam IN the October Voice a photo was published showing some of the staff who worked on Backwater Dam submitted by Tom Dymock DC Thompson have kindly searched their archives and loaned the Voice eight photos relating to the construction
of the Dam and its official opening by the Queen in 1969 The first three are printed below Were you there Let the Voice know
16
Terrific Gents Ladies Seniors
and Juniors Sections Many weekly competitions and events
throughout the whole year Vibrant and Friendly Clubhouse with
an excellent Social Scene
Join Now ndash Play Winter Golf Free
No Increase in Membership Fees for another Year Direct Debit Scheme Available
Fantastic Golf Offer for DecemberJanuary Golf and 2-Course Meal - Any Day - Only pound20 pp
Buggy Hire only pound10
Please call for membership details or to make a tee reservation Tel 01828 633322
Our Restaurant benefits from an elevated position with wonderful views over Strathmore to the Sidlaw Hills
Great Menu ndash Great Prices ndash All Day ndash Every Day
WINTER LUNCH SPECIAL MENU (Available 1200 - 230pm daily)
2 Course Lunch pound650 3 Course Lunch pound850
Please telephone 01828 634004 if you would like to reserve a table
XMAS LUNCH BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN
Please Call for a Xmas Menu
lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo
17
Newspapers
Magazines
Stationery
Envelopes Cards Gifts
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
PETS PANTRY
19 High Street Blairgowrie
Tel 01356 623006 Keith Nicol
Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth Open Tuesday Mornings 9 am-1145 am
Or by appointment Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries
A 24 hour service is maintained on 01828 633 433
BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY TUTORING
A recently retired University academic (also qualified secondary school teacher) offers tutoring for Standard Grades and Highers
High success rate in 2006-2007
Tel 01575 560 333
PIANO TUITION AND
HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION
An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is
available Adults as well as children
Tel 01575 560 333
DAVIDSONS CHEMIST
9 Airlie St Alyth Tel 01828 632302
COME IN AND BROWSE OUR NEW RANGE OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS NOW IN STOCK
PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED
DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE
MINOR AILMENTS SERVICE AND ADVICE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
FROM YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST
LUNANS Newsagents 8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330
Prepaid internet access - easy as phone top-ups pound10 for 2000 minutes
All-year newspaper and magazine deliveries
A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion
A wide selection of stationery
Shop Open 530am - 530pm Mon - Fri 530am - 4pm Saturday 700am - 1pm Sunday
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Working towards a healthier community
Do you Suffer Discomfort from bull Callus or Corns bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot bull Verrucas or In-growing Toenails
Treatment in the comfort of your own home
For all your footcare requirements contact Madeleine on
01250 872005 Mobile 07904 382840
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MENSWEAR amp WOMENSWEAR GARMENT ALTERATION SERVICE
also CURTAIN MAKING SHORTENING
(Customer to provide own Fabric amp Trim)
~ Collection amp Delivery Service ~
Contact Mr Joe Chalmers ~ ALYTH ~
Tel 01828 634241
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H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565
All you need for Christmas Come and Browse our Large Selection of
GIFTS TOYS HOBBYCRAFT MODELS DOLLS HOUSES amp ACCESSORIES
CARDS CALENDARS WRAPPING PAPER GIFT BAGS MONEY WALLETS amp DIARIES
lsquoWishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Yearrsquo
COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY ADVICE SESSIONS
Members of the local communities now will have the opportunity to receive Fire Safety advice at their local Fire Station Advice can
be given on all aspects of Fire and Rescue activi-ties eg Home and Commercial fire safety One of our most effective tools we have in highlighting the danger of fire is by direct contact with the pub-lic those people who have unfortunately experi-enced fire in a home do not need convincing of the dangers however we have a real challenge in convincing the rest of the public that fires do not just happen to ldquoOther Peoplerdquo You will also have the opportunity to book a free ldquoHome Fire Risk Assessmentrdquo and have local Firefighters assess any dangers within your home Next Session is at
Alyth Fire Station 13th December 10am - 12noon
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Notice of Office Bearers and Committee Members after the Committee meeting in November 2007 Office-Bearers Chairperson Mr Michael Kay Tel Alyth 632252632690 e-mail michaelkay1tiscalicouk Vice-Chairperson Mrs Flo McNeil Tel Alyth 632986 Secretary Treasurer Mrs Nancy Kay Tel Alyth 632690 Committee Mr C Macdonald Mrs M McNicoll Mrs K Donaldson Mr G Jamieson Mrs J McGill
The Chairman and all Committee Members wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members businesses and business personal the editorial staff of The Alyth Voice and all their clientscustomers from the Alyth amp District area
DO YOU REMEMBER
Thanks to Jim Kermack for the newspaper cuttings of an Alyth train stuck in 9ft (yes feet) snow drifts
between Newtyle and Auchterhouse in 1947 Two hundred () men dug the train out of the drifts If you were one of the men or can add to the story
please contact the Voice
Ah those were the days
18
OPENING 5TH DECEMBER 2007
INDIAN BUFFET
6 STARTERS - 8 CURRIES + RICE DESSERT OR TEACOFFEE
Eat as much as you want - pound995 per person We also have a great range in our Arsquola Carte Menu
OPENING HOURS - Wed - Sun 500pm to 1000pm
Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth PH11 8BT For Reservations tel 01828 634153
ANOTHER VOICE Margaret McKenzie a member of the Alyth Voice team was
amazed to find ANOTHER VOICE on a recent trip to New York
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS Due to the increasing
demand for advertising space the deadline for new ads or
changing content is the 16th of each month Submission details on p2
Scottish Preserves Wish all our Customers a Merry
Christmas Why not visit our Christmas Gift Stall
on the ground floor of The Overgate Centre Dundee
from the 17th November till 24th December High Street Rattray Blairgowrie
01250 871186 wwwscottish-preservescouk
19
J amp M KAY Ladies amp Gents
Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street ALYTH Telephone 01828 632252
Nancy amp Michael wish all their clients neighbours and friends a very Merry Christmas and
a Prosperous and Happy New Year
Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie
Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems
Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful
Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a mem-ber of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345
or 07762 188418 (mobile)
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED
TRISHA WALTON
HOME VISITS 01828 640229
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome
COLIN amp CATHY FORD Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth
CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS
EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE MANICURE
by CREATIVE NAILS Late Nights Tues amp Thurs
BUSINESS AS USUAL Tel01828 632297
ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY BALKEERIE
BY GLAMIS FORFAR Telfax 01307 840431
Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy
products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton
Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse
Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson
lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage
Tel 01828 640201
CHEMISTRY TUITION
Requiring Standard Grade or Higher Grade tuition in Alyth or surrounding area
Currently in teaching practice with excellent record of pass rates
Contact Mr Shand on 07973 909 983 to discuss hourly rate
ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES NOW
MINCE PIES SHORTBREAD PAVLOVAS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
MERINGUES
TEL 01828 632426 wwwcakesbysallycouk
GLENSHEE POTTERY Glenshee by Blairgowrie PH10 7LP Tel 01250 882238 Mob 07796 590 778 E-mail glensheepotshotmailcouk
Looking for something different this Christmas
Then come and browse our extensive selection of pottery local crafts gifts
and decorations
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Closed from Christmas Eve until Easter 2008
Yoursquoll find a warm welcome at the Glenshee Pottery in the Glen
of the Fairies on the A93
ldquoA Pot is not just for Christmashelliprdquo
MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET 22 Commercial Street Alyth
Tel 01828 633143
Christmas Stock Now In Beautiful Jewellery in Murano Glass
Bulbs and Winter Bedding Boots Wellingtons Work Jackets lsquoWishing you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Yearrsquo
RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER
59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097
Open Tues - Sat
lsquoA Merry Christmas and a Happy amp Prosperous New Year to all our
Customersrsquo
Gift Vouchers Available
ALYTH ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Spring 2008 Evening Classes
MONDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
4th amp 11th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
25th February amp 3rd March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 10th amp 17th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 28th January (excl 18th Feb) ~~~
DRU YOGA For all ages and abilities Get in tune with your body through postures breathing exercises relaxation and meditation Bring blanket a bottle of water and wear
loose clothing
Tutor Aileen Brown Alyth Town Hall Fee pound28pound25
10 classes from 21st January 730-9pm ~~~
WEDNESDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
6th amp 13th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
27th February amp 5th March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 12th amp 19th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 6th February
Golf classes may be divided into beginners and improvers if this is suitable to students Please indicate if you are a beginner
Golf classes please bring 678 iron and wear trainers or flat soled shoes
~~~ Enrolment forms can be obtained in Alyth Post Office
and many local shops Completed forms including payment should be returned
ASAP as numbers are limited in some classes ~~~
Further information available from Pam Drysdale on Tel 01250 873641
20 Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyrightcopyalythvoice 2007
Public Notices
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB
November Draw pound50 - No 125 Ricky Don pound30 - No 158 Mrs A Fleming pound20 - No 18 Mrs A Smith
COFFEE MORNING CANCELLATION
Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret to inform that the Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital League of Friends Coffee Morning arranged
for Saturday 15th December is now cancelled Anne Rhind
Alyth Badminton Club is a small group of people who like a bit of
exercise during the long winter evenings Interested in playing Then why not come along to
Airlie Street Hall We meet every Tuesday 730-930pm
Open to persons over the age of 18 - any standard welcome - come and give it a try
ALYTH BOWLING CLUB would like to thank everyone for the successful
coffee morning on Saturday 10th November We raised pound89855 thank you all very much
We have a STOVIE DANCE on
Friday 7th December 8pm-Midnight dancing to Steven Carcary
All members and friends welcome Isobel Fotheringham
ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY Listen out for us as we will be out and
about Carol Singing on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th December (Evenings)
Glenda Kean Committee Member
3rd Alyth Brownies COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 1st December 10am-12noon
Donations to the usual stalls gratefully received
CAN YOU HELP Can you help to shed any light on the donation of
the rose bushes many years ago along the Alyth Burn beside Pitnacree Street
Marguerite McKenzie Tel 01828 632749
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Race Night Thank you to everybody who took part and very
special thanks to individuals and businesses who sponsored races donated prizes and helped make
this an enjoyable evening Almost pound300 was raised on the night
Craft Fair Our very grateful thanks to all the crafters who
donated an amazing pound170 to Alyth Christmas Lights after their successful Craft Fair in Alyth Town Hall
At this time of year everyone can see what we do with the money that is raised and we are always amazed by the huge support that we enjoy in the
community Our fund raising events are always well attended and we appreciate what everybody does
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to ONE and ALL
Saturday 8th December COFFEE MORNING 10am
Hamper Raffle Cake amp Candy
Alyth Primary School Design-a-Light Entries Display
Alyth amp District Pipe Band COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 22 December 2007 Airlie Street Hall Alyth
10am - 12 noon Usual Stalls
Any donations baking or help will be gratefully appreciated
Jackie Macintyre Tel 01828 633369
WANTED
Either a knitting machine that is in good order but no longer in use - am willing to pay a nominal amount for it maybe loan it OR is there someone with an above machine that could use it to knit up basic sweaters REASON I am now in possession of a beautiful selec-tion of cones of wool and wish to either put them to good use myself (in my Spare time) or find someone who can help me
PS this is to help Alyth knitting for Charity either lo-cally or in Africa This has been a well supported cause Thank you
Please can someone help me in this Susan Dawson 01828 633239 or e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom
WANTED Cleaning help wanted near Alyth own transport
required Hours amp wages by arrangement
GardenerHandyman wanted for full time work near Alyth Experience not necessary but preferred
Accommodation may be available with possible work for partner
Please telephone 07721 509 034 for further details
Alyth Parish Church Country Dance Group Thursdays 730 - 930pm
We finish the autumn season with our Christmas Party dancing to Ian Cruickshanks Band All members and their guests are welcome
Classes begin again January A good way to keep warm on cold winter evenings Come and join us keep fit and learn something new Call Anne on
01828 632971 or Moira on 01828 632770
January 10th 17th 24th 31st February 7th 14th 21st 28th
All in Airlie Street Hall
(21st Feb inc live music with Muriel amp Jim Boal)
ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street - 730pm
~~~ 4th December Evelyn Hood
lsquoScottish Traditions of Dancersquo - Illustrated ~~~
15th January 2008 Terry Isles lsquoIslands on the Edgersquo - Illustrated
~~~ 29th January 2008 Andrew Thorpe
lsquoThe North Sea Bird Clubrsquo 25 Years of Offshore Recording - Illustrated
~~~ 12th February 2008 AGM followed by
Professor John M Mackenzie lsquoWilliam Lyon Mackenzie
A Famous Canadian from Alythrsquo - Illustrated
WANTED CleanerHousekeeper 8 hours per week References Required Tel 07710 523 462
ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla
(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 have been compiled
into an album This album can now be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY
Alyth Parish Church
Sunday Service 11am (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service)
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Choir Practice Fridays 7pm
~~~ Celebrating Christmas
Sunday 23rd December 11am Morning Worship
includes a traditional Nativity Play presented by the Sunday School
6pm A Festival of Nine Lessons amp Carols Come and hear the whole Advent Story told in
words and music and enjoy singing some traditional carols
Christmas Eve 6pm Reflective Service of Preparation
for Christmas Day If Christmas will be difficult for you this year but you do not want to miss it out entirely come and
spend a quiet time reflecting on the enduring meaning of Christrsquos birth
1130pm Traditional Watch Night Service taking us into the first moments of
Christmas Day
Christmas Day 11am Family Service of Celebration
Sunday 30th December 11am Informal Communion
Normal service times resume on 6th January 2008 ~~~
Eye-catching green or purple Christmas cards showing our very own Nativity family are now
available for sale in the Hall of Friendship each Sunday as are Notelets showing the church
resplendent in springtime All pound2 per pack (8 cards amp envelopes)
~~~ GUILD
The Guild meets on Thursday 6th December at 7pm in the Airlie Street Hall Our Speaker is Alyth Community Policeman PC Mark Stewart All are welcome There is no meeting in January
wwwalythparishchurchorguk
7
Blairgowrie Tourist Information Centre Winter Opening Hours Tues ndash Sat 10 ndash 3pm
Pop in to the TIC for information on Whatrsquos On and Whatrsquos Open over the winter months and browse over our large selection of gifts to suit every pocket We have a new range of Arran Aromatics
Toiletries which has been exclusively created for VisitScotland Tourist Information Centres We also have a lovely range of Salmon and Shortbread china also exclusive to
VisitScotland We have lots of new lines in since our refurbishment in April Bring this voucher with you and claim 10 off any purchase
(excluding stamps and sale items)
Memory Lane
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES POSTCARDS CARDS amp CALENDARS
at DUNIRA ST NINIANS ROAD (two doors along from the church )
and also at THE POST OFFICE
where Bus Pass Passport amp ID photos will be taken on Saturdays 10am - 11am
(unless otherwise stated) ---------------------------------------------
A percentage from the sale of the cards amp calendars will go to Wisecraft the mental health craft project in Blairgowrie
-----------------------------------------------
TEL 01828 633961 E-mail malcolm219btinternetcom
wwwfrogpublicationscouk
LOCHSIDE LODGE amp ROUNDHOUSE RESTAURANT
Lintrathen near Kirriemuir
CHRISTMAS PARTY MENU for tables of 6 or more -
Book Now for Lunch or Dinner from Wed 5th Dec - Fr 21st Dec Lunch pound1650 or Dinner pound2200
HOGMANAY DINNER amp CELIDH Some tables still available
We are open for Lunch amp Dinner from Tuesday to Staurday
Why not try our New Midweek Supper Menu in the Steading Bar
Main Courses from pound850 RESERVATIONS ADVISED
AVAILABLE FROM TUESDAY - FRIDAY
For further information or reservations please contact 01575 560340 or e-mail to
enquirieslochsidelodgecom
The Ardler Tavern Village Pub
Newly Refurbished
Friendly Service amp Hospitality Drop in have a drink and a chat
Enjoy our open log fire in the newly refurbished ARDLER TAVERN Open Mon - Thurs 6pm - 11pm
Fri - 5pm - midnight Sat amp Sun - All Day
Tel 01828 640340
STRIDE FOR LIFE WEDNESDAY WALKS Blairgowrie and District Next Steps have now taken full management responsibility for running the successful Wednesday Stride for Life Walks All the walk leaders have been members of BaDNS already and the programme will now continue as in previous years The major difference now will be that instead of closing down during school holiday periods additional walks will be provided during such times This is a programme run by volunteers from the Blairgowrie and District Next Steps walking group (wwwbadnsorg) assisted by Strathmore and the Glens Rural Partnership (wwwstrathmoreglensorg) - a partnership approach to promote walking in our area There will be at least two walks per session One suitable for those who prefer a slow pace which will cover less distance and another which will cater for a medium andor fast pace covering a greater distance Walkers should meet at Blairgowrie Town Hall on Wednesdays at 915 am as before
DATE WALK TIME (approx) BUS 5 Dec Forfar Loch 2 - 25 hours Yes 12 Dec Woodhead Farm 2 - 25 hours Minibus 19 Dec Drimmie 15 hours and PARTY Yes
All times are approximate and will depend on weather ground conditions and speed of walking and do not include an allowance for the bus journey Please note that there is no guarantee of a bus place unless pre-booked All of these events are open to all however those coming for the first time are required to complete a registration form and brief health questionnaire If in any doubt about your fitness for a walk please consult your GP or other medical advisor or give Liz White (Health Visitor) a call on 01250 876668 Whilst most of the walk leaders are appropriately qualified outdoor first aiders this is not a substitute for qualified medical advice from a health practi-tioner Unfortunately in accordance with normal practice all children and vulnerable adults must always be accompanied by an adult carer Further information regarding BADNS or Strathmore amp the Glens can be obtained from Nick or Sue Cole on 01828 640763 Perth and Kinross Leisure run an alternative starter health walk programme from Rattray Hall every other week
Sue Cole BadnsStrathmore amp the Glens Tel 01828 640763
ALYTH SCHOOL 1950rsquos Submitted by the late Ada Robertsonrsquos husband John Stewart from Crossgates Fife Ada is 3rd from the
right in the middle row If you can add names to the other pupils please contact the Voice
8
APPLICATIONS TO THE DRUMDERG WIND FARM COMMUNITY
BENEFIT FUND
ALTHOUGH final details were not available at the time of going to press it is expected that application forms and guidelines for groups and organisations that wish to apply for a grant from the Fund will be available in December The Advisory Panel representing the communities which will bene-fit from the Fund has begun meeting with staff from the Scottish Community Foundation to discuss funding priorities and fix arrange-ments for launching the fund The Panel will meet again in the New Year to consider the first applications Check the Scottish Community Foundation website wwwscottishcforg for updates
Nick Addington
LICENSED GROCER
bull DVD Hire bull Lotto Outlet bull Shoe Repair bull bull Irvinersquos Butcher Meat bull Photocopier bull
bull Mobile Top-up bull Laundry bull
FREE HOME DELIVERY
OPEN 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat 8am - 8pm Sunday
Tel No 01828 632306
73-75 Airlie St Alyth
Left to right Lynn Carole Marie Shirley Madge Lilian Margaret Carolanne Rebecca and Alison
Festive Opening Times
Christmas Eve - 8am to 10pm
Christmas Day - 10am to 2pm
Boxing Day - 9am to 6pm
27th Dec to 30th Dec Business as Usual
New Yearrsquos Eve - 8am to 10pm
New Yearrsquos Day - 10am to 2pm
2nd Jan 2008 - 9am to 6pm
Wishing everyone in Alyth a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at
Costcutters your local family-run convenience store
BADGERS AND WATER RAILS
SOME years ago one summerrsquos evening Anna Edward was walking her dog up the road to Bamff when a badger crossed the road in front of her She watched it as it climbed the bank and disappeared into the wood It was the first time she had seen a badger and she was thrilled The badger is the largest member of the otter family to live in the British Isles and is a great favourite with people in general as the success of badger watching enterprises shows We are fascinated by this animal with its white striped face which inhabits setts that may have been lived in for generations even centuries by its ancestors There is a wonderful sense of benign wild nature about Brock the badger whose diet consists mainly of earthworms and other inverte-brates as well as brambles and roots And yet there has been a long history of persecution of badgers in the United Kingdom which still takes place despite the laws that have been enacted to protect them (The Protection of Badgers Act 1992 and the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004) There are still people who like to bait badgers with dogs for sport There is the per-ception that they prey on game birds and other allegations most of which turn out to be untrue though it is the case that they annoy humans sometimes by undermining buildings In recent years they have aroused the hostility of farmers especially in the South-West of England who fear that badgers are responsible for infecting cattle with tuberculosis The truth is that cattle are the primary source of bovine tuberculosis and they infect other cattle with the disease but can also pass it on to badgers deer and wild boar These in their turn may pass TB back to the cattle that infected their species In the South-West of England farmersrsquo worries about bovine TB are wholly understandable because despite 100 compensation for the slaughter of cattle in a herd that becomes infected the loss of income may be enough to put a farmer out of business Fortunately the incidence of tuberculosis in cattle in Scotland is extremely low and in badgers negligible The real anxiety is that in-fected cattle may be imported from elsewhere so we must hope that the stringent regulations that surround livestock movements will pre-vent this Chris Potter told me that he had seen a water rail recently in the ditch that runs through the western beaver ponds To my delight I saw one too in the gathering dusk of a rainy evening I had done my tour of the enclosure at the time that the pheasants were still going up to roost and cursed as previously settled birds flew off their perches with cries of alarm I knew what it felt like to be a careless fox out for a prowl Turning for home and walking along the ditch I came to the new pond that the beavers have created in the last year or so There was a small swirl in the water by the far bank and I wondered if a water vole was about to appear No not a water vole but a brown bird materialized and then vanished into the rushes The water rail is one of those secretive inhabitants of marshes that avoid the human eye and are more often heard than seen Like woodcock their numbers increase in winter with the arrival of birds from the Continent Besides the young disperse at this time of year and the reedbeds of the Toy are a great centre for the birds Whatever the case it is very good news that water rails are back at Bamff even if only for the winter Who knows Perhaps some will stay and breed now that suitable habitat exists for them here Paul Ramsay
9
POLICE REPORT Mark Stewart CCO
Blair Police Station Tel 01250 872222 CRIMESTOPPERS Tel 0800 555 111
LIGHTEN UP THIS CHRISTMAS At this time of year we seek to give advice on home security and what you can do to prevent unwanted visitors Lighting is an area that you can address and is a relatively cheap improvement We can split this into two areas
Internal - Make it look like you are at home when you are out Remember most break-ins happen when a house or flat is empty They are also more likely to happen during the evening or at night Donrsquot leave curtains closed during the daytime Use time switches to turn on lights radios and other appliances when yoursquore out You can buy these from DIY shops But donrsquot use them if they will show a thief that youre out for example in ground floor rooms where the curtains have been left open Keep all valuable items out of sight External - Outside lighting Good lighting can put off or draw attention to a thief The most appropriate form of lighting to use is high-efficiency low-energy lighting controlled by a dusk-to-dawn switch so that it comes on only when itrsquos dark This provides a constant and uniform level of light It costs very little to run and helps to create a more reassuring environment Lights that come on if they sense move-ment can be annoying to neighbours and dangerous to passing traffic If you have these make sure they are directed downwards Fit lights out of easy reach - at a height of at least 25 metres (eight feet) I would like to finish with a few words of thanks on behalf of my colleagues and myself for the support given to the Police over the last year by the people living in Alyth and the surrounding areas Your invaluable assistance is greatly appreci-
ated to which we are most grateful By working together and playing our respective parts we can address the fear of crime and make the commu-nity you live in a safer place
Have a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year Constable Mark Stewart
THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION once again are sponsoring a window dressing competition for all businesses in Alyth to take part in It is intended that the judging will be held over the Festive Period hopefully
between the 7th and 14th of December by the Alyth Citizen of the Year 2007 and the Young Citizen of the Year 2007 The standard of exhibits over the last ten years has been excellent and it is hoped that this year the businesses will do their utmost to assist in helping to bring Christmas cheer to Alyth for the enjoyment of all Letrsquos make the Christmas Windows in Alyth the best in Perthshire if not Scot-land and also make the judgesrsquo task a really difficult undertaking It is hoped that all the Christmas windows will be on display by the 24th of November 2007 the day the Christmas Lights in Alyth are switched on The Christmas Window Com-petition Shield will be presented to the winner along with certificates for 1st 2nd amp 3rd place
Michael Kay ADBA Chairman
THE PROPERTY SHOP
A amp R ROBERTSON amp BLACK WS 11 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AH
Tel01828 632116 E-mail propertyrobertson-blackcouk
Webwwwrobertson-blackcouk
FREE VALUATIONS Itrsquos knowledge of your local patch that makes the difference
BLAIRGOWRIE PROPERTY SHOP IS OPEN 7 DAYS
Call Mel on 01828 632116
DRUMDERG ARTICS SPAN ALYTH
50 metres long
The first trial delivery artic to the Drumderg Wind Farm went through Alyth on 12th November and was captured on camera by Michael Kay The supersize artic spanned 50 metres (from Michaelrsquos Hairdressing Salon at No 13 Airlie
Street to almost Georsquos Bar) A large crowd of people enjoyed the autumn sunshine and lined Airlie Street the Square and Bamff Road to see the lorry gingerly negotiate the main thoroughfare Eagle-eyed townspeople will have noticed the fence has been removed from the SawmillKirk corner along with
a telegraph pole The delivery schedule is available on Tel 0800 294 4723 - if you happen to snap a great shot of the transporter coming through Alyth
please send it in to share with Voice readers near amp far
BBC RADIO SCOTLAND GIVES ALYTH A VOICE Award winning journalist and broadcaster Nancy Nicholson visited Alyth in November to gather opinions from the townsfolk over the Drumderg Wind Farm now that the project has begun A number of people were interviewed and the programme - ldquoGrassrootsrdquo - was due to be aired November 10th Listeners were disappointed to find a change in schedule at 630am The programme was on air however on Saturday 17th November at 630am and included interviews with some members of the public as well as Councillor Caroline Shiers Nick Addington of the Scottish Communities Foundation and Alan Young from Scottish amp Southern Energy The Voice are led to believe ldquothe other halfrdquo of the programme including local interviews will be aired at a later date It may be possible to listen to the first programme again online at httpwwwbbccoukradionoscriptshtmlradioaodscotland_aodshtmlscotlandgrassroots [see Jim Adamrsquos article on page 1213]
Should you wish to contact the Grassroots radio programme email grassrootsbbccouk or write to Grassroots
BBC Radio Scotland Beechgrove Terrace Aberdeen AB15 5ZT
CHRISTMAS RECESS Can I take this opportunity to wish all readers of the Alyth Voice a very Happy Christmas I hope that you enjoy the festive season and that the New Year celebrations are the beginning of a successful 2008 I would like to give my thanks to the Alyth Christmas Lights Committee and all the volunteers involved with organising the Christmas Lights I am certain that the Christmas lights in Alyth will be a spectacular sight For a small com-munity there is a wealth of goodwill and we are very lucky in this town that so many people are willing to get involved and give back to the town During this time of the year I am always reminded how festive and pictur-esque Alyth and Perthshire looks and I am glad that our community makes a special effort to celebrate Christmas and the festive season Please note that my office will be closed during Christmas Recess from the 24th December until Friday 4th January but I can still be contactable by email at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
Murdo Fraser MSP
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
10
ALYTH WRITERS GROUP THE Alyth Writers Group finish their fortnightly meetings in the Community Wing of Alyth Primary School on Thursday 13th December Sessions start at 1030am and last for a couple of hours Members bring examples of their work for discus-sion or seek advice on getting started in a free and easy atmosphere The objec-tive is to publish a booklet of their work Local history is of particular interest All welcome Tel 633287 for more details
ALYTH CRAFTS GROUP ALYTH Community Wing in St Andrews Street is now established as the regular fortnightly venue of Alyth Crafts Group The work undertaken and demonstrated includes Glass Engraving Painting (watercolours and other media) and any other crafthobby members and new members wish to bring along The Group finishes on Thursday December 13th All sessions are from 1030am to 1230pm Beginners and old hands are all welcome Ring 01828 633287 for more info
JAMMY PINEMARTINS DID ye ken that pine martins like tae gorge on jammy honey marmalade or peanut butter pieces Have you ever seen a live pine martin Well we hadnrsquot before our recent No-vember holiday near Kilfinnan in a comfy self-catering Glen lodge on the shores of Loch Lochy Each evening this pine martin family appeared quite unconcerned about us watching through the porch windae Made our holiday tae see them I can tell you Even non-stop cauld rain amp mist couldnae dampen our delight Another day we crossed the ldquonewrdquo Skye Bridge circled the roundabout twice and returned by Kintail Sisters tae eat again at the great Glen Rowan cafeacute at Invermoriston I ken theyrsquore spoilt but those twa dugs loved their burgers We nearly worked out the pound1 coin electric meter only being left in the dark once Optimistcally wersquoll return in the summer sunshine tae bask read or boldly walk withoot wellies How did we find out aboot this great place Theyrsquore long-time freeinds orsquo wi braw Alyth postie Booking details on request Josi F Top Orsquo Toon
Congratulations on your Graduation
Jane C Findlay Birchview Meigle Road Alyth
Batchelor of Arts in Child amp Youth Studies from Perth College in October 2007
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
BRIAN EASTON MEMORIAL IN Julyrsquos Voice we remembered local man Brian Easton who was killed in the Falklands Conflict aged 24 Senior Aircraftsman David Robertson 22 of Morn Street began a tour of duty in the Falklands in June and made a special journey to Stanley to place a memo-rial plaque on behalf of his uncle Garry Mitchell and Ian Oakley friends of Brianrsquos (see Septemberrsquos Voice) The above photo shows David installing the plaque next to the tree dedicated to Brian in the 1982 Memorial Wood The wood contains a tree for each service-person killed during the Falklands War and those killed in accidents since
REMEMBRANCE DAY in ALYTH
Above Jim MacFarlane bows in respect at the War Memorial on 11th November
THE RBLS wish to thank all who took part in both the Church Service and Remembrance Day parade on Sunday the 11th An incredible turn out demonstrating how the Town appreciates those relations friends and unknown warriors all heroes who gave their lives so that we may live as we do today Too many groups and individuals to single anyone out but your support which continues to this day is very highly valued Thank you RBLS Alyth Branch
11
Your Letters Donrsquot have access to emailAlyth Library is now offering FREE access to the Internet for SURFING the WEBsending EMAILS Visit the library for more details
Pat Parnham wishes everyone a
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year
Thank you all for your friendship and support
KNITTING FOR CHARITY TO all busy needles in Alyth ndash A huge thank you for your generosity Progress Already the first blanket is being made up this takes 88 squares and I have been given a beautiful selection of jumpers hats scarves baby clothes and sets of clothes to name but a few I have reprinted the pattern books-again Which is great as it brings more and more folk in to help Thank you If you wish to contact me tel 01828 633239 e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom Or as before any donations can be left at ldquoHobbiesrdquo or ldquoMegs Mini Marketrdquo Thank you Meg and Muriel Happy Christmas to you all and may 2008 be a good and healthy year for us all
Yours Susan Dawson
Alyth 11th November 2007
DEAR Alyth Voice I read with interest the two articles in the November voice about cycling without lights and in dark clothing I certainly agree that cyclists should make themselves clearly visible and should cycle safely I have seen many youngsters riding their bikes on both sides of the road and jump-ing on and off of the pavement This be-haviour does nothing to endear cyclists to motorists and gives responsible cyclists a bad name However there is another side to the coin My wife and I cycle extensively in the area We wear bright clothes cycle on the correct side of the road and take as much care as we can Unfortunately a number of drivers seem to have no regard for our safety They cheerfully overtake at sixty or seventy miles per hour giving us about two feet clearance Worst of all are the drivers of heavy articulated lorries and tractors with trailers They too often over-take with very little clearance and they seem to think we are stationary - as soon as their cab passes us they pull over to the left causing us to brake hard or end in the ditch We are usually cycling at twenty miles per hour or more and at the very least drivers should be sure that the REAR of their vehicle is past us before they pull in Contrast this with the way drivers ap-proach a horse and rider They inevitably slow to walking pace check carefully that they can see that the road ahead is clear and then pull over to the far right of the road to overtake We dont expect such extravagant care but please please be a little more thoughtful Finally I would like to thank the many careful motorists who dont overtake until they can see that the road ahead is clear and then give us a sensible clearance It makes such a difference Yours hopefully
Tony Preston
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Jessica Edward
Died 2nd December 2006
Therersquos a gift in life you cannot buy Itrsquos very rare and true
Itrsquos that special gift of friendship Like the one I had with you
Miss you every day
Effie
ALYTH IN BLOOM HAPPY Christmas everyone and Best wishes for the New Year from our committee Also can I say thank you to all who helped us in any way throughout the year ie coffee morning home baking raffles attending stallsetc Dona-tions printing and displaying posters thanks Evelyn for printing the certificates Thank you also to every-one for the appreciative remarks on our efforts to brighten up the town a bit And Jim we did enjoy your glowing comments in print on behalf of the Community Council Yours sincerely
Marguerite Mckenzie Chairperson
THANKS AFTER the sad passing and cremation service of my Uncle Len I wish to pass on thanks to everyone who attended the service and offer special thanks to the people who in the last few years of his life made things a little easier for him at home and made regular visits to hospital whether it be Perth royal Ninewells Dundee or Blairgowrie Cottage then latterly Northlands in Blairgowrie Elasaidh Mollison whose cooking and pastries often comforted him Alex and Eddie who looked in daily and did the weekly chicken run to Coupar An-gus in all weathers Stanley Sim for always a knock and a how are you keeping Len Dick Pennycook for the gardening and often the lift up when Len had fallen over in the house It must have been very comforting for him to know he had such very good neighbours Also thanks to the staff at Northlands Care facility in Blairgowrie Very Best Regards
Frank Robb
Email jpeoplecarshotmailcouk Fife Tel 01383 821359
DEAR Alyth Voice We were in Alyth on Monday 5th We were in Simrsquos hard-ware the butchers library and the church We also knocked on a few doors hoping to find someone who may have worked or known Margaret Ann Donaldson in 1966 at Bamff House There is one small detail she may have used the name ANNIE Donaldson as she did in 1967 in the electoral roll
Thanking you John Haggarty
THANKS I WOULD like to thank the following people for do-nating prizes to the Breakthrough Breast Cancer raffle recently held in the Alyth hotel Costcutters Lunans Spar Oscar The Losset Inn Burnside Inn Strathmore Golf Centre and the Alyth Hotel and a special thank you to Xhosa and Simon Howell for their kind donation Also many thanks to the all the people who purchased raffle ticketsmdasha total of pound310 was raised
Thanks again Irene Alyth Hotel
NOTE OF GRATITUDE I WOULD like to thank the personchild who found my
NEW glasses which I dropped in Losset Road on Thursday 15th November
On Saturday 17th I met and spoke to Bob Fisher in Losset Rd my parting words were Im off across the field for the third time to look for my glasses Imagine my delight when minutes later Bob called me over to
reunite me with my lost glasses made my day Many thanks again to Bob and to the thoughtful person who picked them up and left them on the
fenceBTs right It pays to talk Allan Fegen Losset Road
CHRISTIAN AID JUST to say ldquothank yourdquo for the great meeting we had Thanks to Nan White for arranging it Also thank you to the ladies who did the baking for the lovely tea we had
Everything as so nice Thank you Morag McArthur
ST NINIANrsquoS CHURCH TO all who attended our Coffee Morning on Saturday 20th October our most grateful thanks Once again
the Alyth Community has excelled itself Extra thanks to the ladies in the kitchen for the unseen work they
do We couldnrsquot function without them We had a grand total of pound716
Dorothy Oldham
JAMES TRIPNEY JOINERS
MOST folk will already have heard that the firm is closing down as from 31st December 2007
We would like to thank all our customers and friends for their valued support throughout the years
Loyal construction will be taking over the premises and we wish them success and hope you will
continue to support them Once again thank you all Ron amp Hamish Tripney
ENABLE THANK YOU
FRIENDS of Enable thank you all very sincerely for donating helping attending and supporting our
coffee morning on Saturday 17th November The amazing sum of pound1280 was raised and your
support is very much appreciated Annie Robertson
12
All joinery work undertaken
For more information contact Derek Fairweather on
07740 986 069
GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd
Kirriemuir
Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238
Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums
Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk
CAMPBELL GERRARD FENCING CONTRACTOR
TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035
All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected
Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping
FREE ESTIMATES
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______________________________________________________
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ALL TRADES SERVICE
Renovations bull New Builds bull Extensions bull Decking bull Patios
Tiling bull Painting bull Plumbing bull Electrical
NO JOB TOO SMALL
For a free estimate call us NOW on 01828 634140
R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders
For Free Estimates
Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784
19 Tay Road Alyth Perthshire PH118EB
Stonework
Extensions Renovations
Harling Etc
G CLARK PLASTERING amp TILING
Walls amp floor tiling Harling Coving
Plastering Dry Lining
Ames taping Wet Dash
NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE QUOTES
TEL01828 633970 or 07821294678
ZAP TOOLS TOOL HIRE
89 Airlie Street Alyth
All kinds of gardening building decorating amp cleaning equipment
FOR HIRE amp SALE
Tel 01828 634174 Mob 07895 053838
ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL A LOT happened in 2007 Yet the year has flown by Way back in March we heard from Scottish and Southern Energy and the Scottish Commu-nity Foundation about the annual windfall which we will share with Mount Blair our neighbouring Commu-nity Council area I have tried to hasten the process without much success but at last we are talking about real money being available The latest is that the joint advisory group should be considering actual grants early in 2008 The next advisory group (full title the Drumderg Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Advisory Panel) meets on 20th November this year The only thing that is cast in stone is the pound64000 annual grant during the life of the Wind Farm This could be supplemented by another substantial sum based on how well the Wind Farm is doing Of course the amount is a grant to both Mount Blair and Alyth communities Hence the joint advisory panel drawn from both areas The panel when it meets on the 20th November will be considering the criteria and other details about grants deadlines how often we meet etc However I am anxious that the panel is also guided by some of the remarks at the 10th May meeting earlier this year ie the public meeting of representatives of the townrsquos voluntary groups They have also been taken up in the preliminary discussions of the advisory panel I am quite sure Mount Blair will be taking a long term view of how the money will be disbursed as well as the immediate financial cri-ses of some of their organisations and social amenities The Alyth representatives will also be taking this two pronged approach I will be pressing the Community Council to convene a Townrsquos meeting sometime in 2008 in order to form an Alyth Community Development Trust which would have as its main objective the forming of a programme to determine the long term needs and desires of the com-munity and how to satisfy those needs and desires Over the next 25 years it is expected that more than a million pounds could come to our community from the Drumderg Fund from the guaranteed amount plus the perform-ance determined supplement A Development Trust could use Drumderg funding as the basis for grants from other sources and aim for a substantial addition to Alythrsquos amenities eg a leisure centre with all facilities What do you think Write to the Voice or contact any Community Council member At the end of a 25 year period how do you visualise what your town will look like Still on the Drumderg theme I had a visit from Nancy Nicholson of the Radio Scotland Grassroots programme the other day She also talked to some other Alyth peo-ple and Nick Addington of the Scottish Community Foun-dation When she talked to me I became quickly con-vinced that the objective of the show was to depict a divided community She was going over all of the divisive factors that were bandied about before the Reporter came down on the side of approval for the Wind Farm No matter how hard she tried I refused to be drawn into a slanging match which would have opened old wounds that first drew blood during the 20032005 controversy over Drumderg That is history I am concerned about today and the future of Alyth A better future depends on the cooperation of our citizenry despite past differences I wasnrsquot surprised to receive a lsquophone call from the BBC in Aberdeen telling me that the programme had been pulled When I put it to them that they had not found enough controversy to suit their show they of course denied this The original half hour ldquoGrassrootsrdquo on Drum-derg had been abandoned However part of it was trans-mitted as an excerpt in another ldquoGrassrootsrdquo show on the weekend of 17th18th November Not having been notified of the date it was going out I missed the programme Thanks to Irene Robertson I just about managed to hear a tape of this six or seven minute piece When I say ldquojusthellip continued on page 13
13
WHY DONrsquoT YOU The Voice team are often asked why a particular story has NOT been covered in the Voice The answer is two-fold
1 The Voice team consists of volunteers not journalists Each member has a time-consuming task putting the Voice together each month as it is and there is little spare time to follow up events
2 The Voice is full and overflowing with existing articles and photos every month and it is rare when a space has to be filled
Why donrsquot you cover a story yourself or ask someone to write in for you
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP Everyone at Alyth Youth Partnership would like to
thank those who came to support our Bingo Tea on Nov 8th A special thanks goes out to all the volunteers and helpers who give up their time to support us on a regular
basis We appreciate all that you do folks
The Girls Group will commence on a Monday night from 630pm til 8pm at the Community Wing Alyth We will
confirm our programme in the local press shortly For further information contact 07936 788 117
MURRAY PENNYCOOK Est 1975
Plumbing amp Heating
Gas Oil Solid Fuel Central Heating Installations
Rhones Leadwork Drains
Free Estimates
Tel 01828 632 135 Mob 07850 733481
Meigle Road Alyth Blairgowrie PH11 8EX
Ash Chimney Systems
Call Simon on
01382 580245 or 07709-340575
Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash
a clean sweep guaranteed Pots Bird guards and Cowls fitted
Established 1980
Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved
Stewart MacDonald 8 Cambridge Street Alyth PH11 8AW
Telephone 01828 632 995
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
wwwhopeparkhousecouk Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Gavin R Jamieson BARONY VIEW GROUND
MAINTENANCE Hay Street
Alyth
Tel 07739 833595 E-mail baronyviewtiscalicouk
For all the usual garden services including fencing gravelling and paving
GUTTER CLEARING
FULL FENCING SERVICE
AVAILABLE Remember the strong winds last year Donrsquot get caught out this time round Have your fences and trees checked
now
Snow Clearing and Salting Service
A Merry Christmas to all my Customers
and Good Health for 2008
ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL contrsquod aboutrdquo the download recording was not of good quality I must say not Irenersquos fault The members of the public who were interviewed did not rise to Nancyrsquos leading questions but said the traffic was no
worse than expected Councillor Caroline Shiers spoke for her Glens constituents Nick Addington described the Drumderg Benefit Fund process Alan Young spoke up for Scottish amp Southern Energy Altogether not too bad for balance but poor old Nancy Nicholson was still trying to imply deep controversy splitting the townsfolk using emo-tive language in her commentary You may think that is sour grapes on my part They cut my interview altogether The good news however is that the programme pro-ducer has become interested in Alyth and promises to look at the prospect of another radio programme about our town Wouldnrsquot it be great were they or even better a television crew to turn up for our planned pre-gala concert and Gala Day itself The biggest and best parade ever is planned It will be a great show worthy of any radio or television programme Well I did ask for it I asked you to make our job difficult by submitting a large number of nominations for our Citi-zen and Young Citizen of the Year To date a record num-ber of nominations have been handed in Thank you very much indeed Elsewhere in the Voice there is a Stop Press announcement on who our Citizen and Young Citi-zen for 2007 will be They will know who they are by the time they read this but can I pass on the warmest con-gratulations of the Community Council to our two top citizens In closing may I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year No matter how busy you are Be Happy
Jim Adam Chairman
Alyth Country Cabs Taxi AirportStation Transfers Contract Hire Corporate Hire
6 seater
01828 63 41 99 07732 919 281
14
The ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR
NEW TEL 01828 634165
Telephone Orders Welcome
New Opening Hours
Monday 5pm mdash 9pm Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday 5pm mdash 9pm Thursday 5pm mdash 9pm Friday 5pm mdash 9pm Saturday 5pm mdash 9pm Sunday CLOSED
Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502
Open 7 days serving LUNCHES SNACKS
EVENING MEALS
BEER GARDEN
Food served all day Sunday Children welcome
Function catered for
The Glenisla Hotel
The Inn in the Glen Kirkton of Glenisla
Come and enjoy our delicious lunches and dinners served in our lovely Country Hotel
Available Tuesday to Sunday Lunch 12pm to 2pm Dinner 6pm to 9pm
Bookings now being taken for Christmas and New Year Functions - 3 Course Meals from
pound1595 Booking Essential
Tel No 01575 582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom
Lands of Loyal Hotel Loyal Road Alyth PH11 8JQ
Festive Menu available throughout December
Enjoy a festive meal in our highly acclaimed restaurant and relax after-
wards in the comfortable surroundings of the oak-panelled grand hall
Lunch pound2495 Dinner pound2795
Booking Essential - For Reservations Call 01828 633151
Light Lunches restart 3rd January
PEEL FARM LINTRATHEN
01575 560718
COFFEE SHOP + COURTYARD GIFT BARN
Open Daily 1000am - 430pm until 21st December
Exhibition of Pet Portraits by Madeleine Fleming in Courtyard
Gallery till close Comissions Undertaken
Re-opens weekends from 2nd Feb 2008
Christmas Greetings from
Will Mackay Muirton Care Home Blairgowrie amp Lily Mackay 7 High Street Alyth
Will amp Lily wish all their friends amp neighbours
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS amp A GOOD NEW YEAR and thank them for all their kindness
over the past year God Bless You All
PLOUGHING MATCHES
Above Alythrsquos Chic Nicoll assisted the late Rab Grantrsquos grandson Robert at Blairgowrie Ploughing Match on
1st November Right New Alythrsquos Doug McNicoll competes in
Alyth Ploughing Match on 25th October
Photo
s by D
M Ph
il-
MILL STREET ALYTH BLAIRGOWRIE PH11 8BJ
TEL (01828) 633356
Plan your Holiday entertainment with us
1st a 50rsquos 60rsquos Dance 22nd Dec Then next
Christmas Eve Party 24th Dec
Tickets pound5 ea Available in advance only from The Burnside Inn
Limited number of tickets available Each ticket Good only for single event
We reserve the right to refuse admission wwwtheburnsideinncom
15
START YOUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT THE ALYTH HOTEL
Have your Christmas day lunch and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere in
our restaurant We also have available a Pre-Christmas menu for all
your festive celebrations
Bookings now being taken for the beginning of December
The Alyth Hotel CHRISTMAS DAY 2007 French Onion Soup with Herb Croutons
Cream of Tomato amp Fresh Basil Soup
Chilled Melon Balls with Mango Sorbet amp Fresh Passion Fruit drizzled with Cointreau Syrup
Finely Sliced Smoked Venison
with Pickled Walnuts Redcurrant Jelly
Juicy Norwegian Prawns bound in a Tangy Marie Rose
Dressing Enhanced with Fresh Cream amp Brandy
ooOOoo
Traditional Roast Turkey with Chestnut amp Apricot Stuffing Cranberry Compote Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta amp
Thyme Flavoured Gravy
Lamb Shank marinated in Garlic Rosemary Mint amp Honey
Very Slowly Braised and served with a Rich Sweet Gravy
Roast Loin of Pork with an Orange Chutney Flavoured Gravy
Roast Potatoes amp Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta
Fillet of Salmon gently poached in white wine Served
with a delicate Lemon amp Dill Sauce
Mushroom Asparagus amp Cashew Nut Stroganoff
served on a bed of Basmaati Rice with a Side Salad
ooOOoo
Individual Christmas Pudding with a Warm Boozy Sauce amp
Fresh Whipped Cream
Homemade Christmas Trifle with Drambuie amp Raspberries
topped with Fresh Whipped Cream Amoretti Biscuits
Homemade Soft Centred Strawberry Pavlova with a
delicious Red Berry Coulis
Irish Cream liqueur Cheesecake with Whipped Baileys Cream
Cheese amp Biscuits with Black Grapes
ooOOoo
Coffee with Cream amp After Dinner Mints
ooOOoo
pound3750
For further information and details of our Festive menus or to make a booking please contact us at the Alyth Hotel
on 01828 632447
Backwater Dam IN the October Voice a photo was published showing some of the staff who worked on Backwater Dam submitted by Tom Dymock DC Thompson have kindly searched their archives and loaned the Voice eight photos relating to the construction
of the Dam and its official opening by the Queen in 1969 The first three are printed below Were you there Let the Voice know
16
Terrific Gents Ladies Seniors
and Juniors Sections Many weekly competitions and events
throughout the whole year Vibrant and Friendly Clubhouse with
an excellent Social Scene
Join Now ndash Play Winter Golf Free
No Increase in Membership Fees for another Year Direct Debit Scheme Available
Fantastic Golf Offer for DecemberJanuary Golf and 2-Course Meal - Any Day - Only pound20 pp
Buggy Hire only pound10
Please call for membership details or to make a tee reservation Tel 01828 633322
Our Restaurant benefits from an elevated position with wonderful views over Strathmore to the Sidlaw Hills
Great Menu ndash Great Prices ndash All Day ndash Every Day
WINTER LUNCH SPECIAL MENU (Available 1200 - 230pm daily)
2 Course Lunch pound650 3 Course Lunch pound850
Please telephone 01828 634004 if you would like to reserve a table
XMAS LUNCH BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN
Please Call for a Xmas Menu
lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo
17
Newspapers
Magazines
Stationery
Envelopes Cards Gifts
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
PETS PANTRY
19 High Street Blairgowrie
Tel 01356 623006 Keith Nicol
Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth Open Tuesday Mornings 9 am-1145 am
Or by appointment Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries
A 24 hour service is maintained on 01828 633 433
BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY TUTORING
A recently retired University academic (also qualified secondary school teacher) offers tutoring for Standard Grades and Highers
High success rate in 2006-2007
Tel 01575 560 333
PIANO TUITION AND
HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION
An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is
available Adults as well as children
Tel 01575 560 333
DAVIDSONS CHEMIST
9 Airlie St Alyth Tel 01828 632302
COME IN AND BROWSE OUR NEW RANGE OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS NOW IN STOCK
PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED
DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE
MINOR AILMENTS SERVICE AND ADVICE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
FROM YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST
LUNANS Newsagents 8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330
Prepaid internet access - easy as phone top-ups pound10 for 2000 minutes
All-year newspaper and magazine deliveries
A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion
A wide selection of stationery
Shop Open 530am - 530pm Mon - Fri 530am - 4pm Saturday 700am - 1pm Sunday
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Working towards a healthier community
Do you Suffer Discomfort from bull Callus or Corns bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot bull Verrucas or In-growing Toenails
Treatment in the comfort of your own home
For all your footcare requirements contact Madeleine on
01250 872005 Mobile 07904 382840
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MENSWEAR amp WOMENSWEAR GARMENT ALTERATION SERVICE
also CURTAIN MAKING SHORTENING
(Customer to provide own Fabric amp Trim)
~ Collection amp Delivery Service ~
Contact Mr Joe Chalmers ~ ALYTH ~
Tel 01828 634241
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H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565
All you need for Christmas Come and Browse our Large Selection of
GIFTS TOYS HOBBYCRAFT MODELS DOLLS HOUSES amp ACCESSORIES
CARDS CALENDARS WRAPPING PAPER GIFT BAGS MONEY WALLETS amp DIARIES
lsquoWishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Yearrsquo
COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY ADVICE SESSIONS
Members of the local communities now will have the opportunity to receive Fire Safety advice at their local Fire Station Advice can
be given on all aspects of Fire and Rescue activi-ties eg Home and Commercial fire safety One of our most effective tools we have in highlighting the danger of fire is by direct contact with the pub-lic those people who have unfortunately experi-enced fire in a home do not need convincing of the dangers however we have a real challenge in convincing the rest of the public that fires do not just happen to ldquoOther Peoplerdquo You will also have the opportunity to book a free ldquoHome Fire Risk Assessmentrdquo and have local Firefighters assess any dangers within your home Next Session is at
Alyth Fire Station 13th December 10am - 12noon
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Notice of Office Bearers and Committee Members after the Committee meeting in November 2007 Office-Bearers Chairperson Mr Michael Kay Tel Alyth 632252632690 e-mail michaelkay1tiscalicouk Vice-Chairperson Mrs Flo McNeil Tel Alyth 632986 Secretary Treasurer Mrs Nancy Kay Tel Alyth 632690 Committee Mr C Macdonald Mrs M McNicoll Mrs K Donaldson Mr G Jamieson Mrs J McGill
The Chairman and all Committee Members wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members businesses and business personal the editorial staff of The Alyth Voice and all their clientscustomers from the Alyth amp District area
DO YOU REMEMBER
Thanks to Jim Kermack for the newspaper cuttings of an Alyth train stuck in 9ft (yes feet) snow drifts
between Newtyle and Auchterhouse in 1947 Two hundred () men dug the train out of the drifts If you were one of the men or can add to the story
please contact the Voice
Ah those were the days
18
OPENING 5TH DECEMBER 2007
INDIAN BUFFET
6 STARTERS - 8 CURRIES + RICE DESSERT OR TEACOFFEE
Eat as much as you want - pound995 per person We also have a great range in our Arsquola Carte Menu
OPENING HOURS - Wed - Sun 500pm to 1000pm
Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth PH11 8BT For Reservations tel 01828 634153
ANOTHER VOICE Margaret McKenzie a member of the Alyth Voice team was
amazed to find ANOTHER VOICE on a recent trip to New York
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS Due to the increasing
demand for advertising space the deadline for new ads or
changing content is the 16th of each month Submission details on p2
Scottish Preserves Wish all our Customers a Merry
Christmas Why not visit our Christmas Gift Stall
on the ground floor of The Overgate Centre Dundee
from the 17th November till 24th December High Street Rattray Blairgowrie
01250 871186 wwwscottish-preservescouk
19
J amp M KAY Ladies amp Gents
Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street ALYTH Telephone 01828 632252
Nancy amp Michael wish all their clients neighbours and friends a very Merry Christmas and
a Prosperous and Happy New Year
Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie
Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems
Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful
Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a mem-ber of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345
or 07762 188418 (mobile)
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED
TRISHA WALTON
HOME VISITS 01828 640229
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome
COLIN amp CATHY FORD Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth
CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS
EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE MANICURE
by CREATIVE NAILS Late Nights Tues amp Thurs
BUSINESS AS USUAL Tel01828 632297
ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY BALKEERIE
BY GLAMIS FORFAR Telfax 01307 840431
Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy
products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton
Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse
Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson
lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage
Tel 01828 640201
CHEMISTRY TUITION
Requiring Standard Grade or Higher Grade tuition in Alyth or surrounding area
Currently in teaching practice with excellent record of pass rates
Contact Mr Shand on 07973 909 983 to discuss hourly rate
ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES NOW
MINCE PIES SHORTBREAD PAVLOVAS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
MERINGUES
TEL 01828 632426 wwwcakesbysallycouk
GLENSHEE POTTERY Glenshee by Blairgowrie PH10 7LP Tel 01250 882238 Mob 07796 590 778 E-mail glensheepotshotmailcouk
Looking for something different this Christmas
Then come and browse our extensive selection of pottery local crafts gifts
and decorations
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Closed from Christmas Eve until Easter 2008
Yoursquoll find a warm welcome at the Glenshee Pottery in the Glen
of the Fairies on the A93
ldquoA Pot is not just for Christmashelliprdquo
MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET 22 Commercial Street Alyth
Tel 01828 633143
Christmas Stock Now In Beautiful Jewellery in Murano Glass
Bulbs and Winter Bedding Boots Wellingtons Work Jackets lsquoWishing you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Yearrsquo
RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER
59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097
Open Tues - Sat
lsquoA Merry Christmas and a Happy amp Prosperous New Year to all our
Customersrsquo
Gift Vouchers Available
ALYTH ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Spring 2008 Evening Classes
MONDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
4th amp 11th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
25th February amp 3rd March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 10th amp 17th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 28th January (excl 18th Feb) ~~~
DRU YOGA For all ages and abilities Get in tune with your body through postures breathing exercises relaxation and meditation Bring blanket a bottle of water and wear
loose clothing
Tutor Aileen Brown Alyth Town Hall Fee pound28pound25
10 classes from 21st January 730-9pm ~~~
WEDNESDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
6th amp 13th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
27th February amp 5th March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 12th amp 19th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 6th February
Golf classes may be divided into beginners and improvers if this is suitable to students Please indicate if you are a beginner
Golf classes please bring 678 iron and wear trainers or flat soled shoes
~~~ Enrolment forms can be obtained in Alyth Post Office
and many local shops Completed forms including payment should be returned
ASAP as numbers are limited in some classes ~~~
Further information available from Pam Drysdale on Tel 01250 873641
20 Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyrightcopyalythvoice 2007
Public Notices
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB
November Draw pound50 - No 125 Ricky Don pound30 - No 158 Mrs A Fleming pound20 - No 18 Mrs A Smith
COFFEE MORNING CANCELLATION
Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret to inform that the Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital League of Friends Coffee Morning arranged
for Saturday 15th December is now cancelled Anne Rhind
Alyth Badminton Club is a small group of people who like a bit of
exercise during the long winter evenings Interested in playing Then why not come along to
Airlie Street Hall We meet every Tuesday 730-930pm
Open to persons over the age of 18 - any standard welcome - come and give it a try
ALYTH BOWLING CLUB would like to thank everyone for the successful
coffee morning on Saturday 10th November We raised pound89855 thank you all very much
We have a STOVIE DANCE on
Friday 7th December 8pm-Midnight dancing to Steven Carcary
All members and friends welcome Isobel Fotheringham
ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY Listen out for us as we will be out and
about Carol Singing on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th December (Evenings)
Glenda Kean Committee Member
3rd Alyth Brownies COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 1st December 10am-12noon
Donations to the usual stalls gratefully received
CAN YOU HELP Can you help to shed any light on the donation of
the rose bushes many years ago along the Alyth Burn beside Pitnacree Street
Marguerite McKenzie Tel 01828 632749
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Race Night Thank you to everybody who took part and very
special thanks to individuals and businesses who sponsored races donated prizes and helped make
this an enjoyable evening Almost pound300 was raised on the night
Craft Fair Our very grateful thanks to all the crafters who
donated an amazing pound170 to Alyth Christmas Lights after their successful Craft Fair in Alyth Town Hall
At this time of year everyone can see what we do with the money that is raised and we are always amazed by the huge support that we enjoy in the
community Our fund raising events are always well attended and we appreciate what everybody does
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to ONE and ALL
Saturday 8th December COFFEE MORNING 10am
Hamper Raffle Cake amp Candy
Alyth Primary School Design-a-Light Entries Display
Alyth amp District Pipe Band COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 22 December 2007 Airlie Street Hall Alyth
10am - 12 noon Usual Stalls
Any donations baking or help will be gratefully appreciated
Jackie Macintyre Tel 01828 633369
WANTED
Either a knitting machine that is in good order but no longer in use - am willing to pay a nominal amount for it maybe loan it OR is there someone with an above machine that could use it to knit up basic sweaters REASON I am now in possession of a beautiful selec-tion of cones of wool and wish to either put them to good use myself (in my Spare time) or find someone who can help me
PS this is to help Alyth knitting for Charity either lo-cally or in Africa This has been a well supported cause Thank you
Please can someone help me in this Susan Dawson 01828 633239 or e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom
WANTED Cleaning help wanted near Alyth own transport
required Hours amp wages by arrangement
GardenerHandyman wanted for full time work near Alyth Experience not necessary but preferred
Accommodation may be available with possible work for partner
Please telephone 07721 509 034 for further details
Alyth Parish Church Country Dance Group Thursdays 730 - 930pm
We finish the autumn season with our Christmas Party dancing to Ian Cruickshanks Band All members and their guests are welcome
Classes begin again January A good way to keep warm on cold winter evenings Come and join us keep fit and learn something new Call Anne on
01828 632971 or Moira on 01828 632770
January 10th 17th 24th 31st February 7th 14th 21st 28th
All in Airlie Street Hall
(21st Feb inc live music with Muriel amp Jim Boal)
ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street - 730pm
~~~ 4th December Evelyn Hood
lsquoScottish Traditions of Dancersquo - Illustrated ~~~
15th January 2008 Terry Isles lsquoIslands on the Edgersquo - Illustrated
~~~ 29th January 2008 Andrew Thorpe
lsquoThe North Sea Bird Clubrsquo 25 Years of Offshore Recording - Illustrated
~~~ 12th February 2008 AGM followed by
Professor John M Mackenzie lsquoWilliam Lyon Mackenzie
A Famous Canadian from Alythrsquo - Illustrated
WANTED CleanerHousekeeper 8 hours per week References Required Tel 07710 523 462
ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla
(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 have been compiled
into an album This album can now be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY
Alyth Parish Church
Sunday Service 11am (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service)
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Choir Practice Fridays 7pm
~~~ Celebrating Christmas
Sunday 23rd December 11am Morning Worship
includes a traditional Nativity Play presented by the Sunday School
6pm A Festival of Nine Lessons amp Carols Come and hear the whole Advent Story told in
words and music and enjoy singing some traditional carols
Christmas Eve 6pm Reflective Service of Preparation
for Christmas Day If Christmas will be difficult for you this year but you do not want to miss it out entirely come and
spend a quiet time reflecting on the enduring meaning of Christrsquos birth
1130pm Traditional Watch Night Service taking us into the first moments of
Christmas Day
Christmas Day 11am Family Service of Celebration
Sunday 30th December 11am Informal Communion
Normal service times resume on 6th January 2008 ~~~
Eye-catching green or purple Christmas cards showing our very own Nativity family are now
available for sale in the Hall of Friendship each Sunday as are Notelets showing the church
resplendent in springtime All pound2 per pack (8 cards amp envelopes)
~~~ GUILD
The Guild meets on Thursday 6th December at 7pm in the Airlie Street Hall Our Speaker is Alyth Community Policeman PC Mark Stewart All are welcome There is no meeting in January
wwwalythparishchurchorguk
8
APPLICATIONS TO THE DRUMDERG WIND FARM COMMUNITY
BENEFIT FUND
ALTHOUGH final details were not available at the time of going to press it is expected that application forms and guidelines for groups and organisations that wish to apply for a grant from the Fund will be available in December The Advisory Panel representing the communities which will bene-fit from the Fund has begun meeting with staff from the Scottish Community Foundation to discuss funding priorities and fix arrange-ments for launching the fund The Panel will meet again in the New Year to consider the first applications Check the Scottish Community Foundation website wwwscottishcforg for updates
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Festive Opening Times
Christmas Eve - 8am to 10pm
Christmas Day - 10am to 2pm
Boxing Day - 9am to 6pm
27th Dec to 30th Dec Business as Usual
New Yearrsquos Eve - 8am to 10pm
New Yearrsquos Day - 10am to 2pm
2nd Jan 2008 - 9am to 6pm
Wishing everyone in Alyth a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all at
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BADGERS AND WATER RAILS
SOME years ago one summerrsquos evening Anna Edward was walking her dog up the road to Bamff when a badger crossed the road in front of her She watched it as it climbed the bank and disappeared into the wood It was the first time she had seen a badger and she was thrilled The badger is the largest member of the otter family to live in the British Isles and is a great favourite with people in general as the success of badger watching enterprises shows We are fascinated by this animal with its white striped face which inhabits setts that may have been lived in for generations even centuries by its ancestors There is a wonderful sense of benign wild nature about Brock the badger whose diet consists mainly of earthworms and other inverte-brates as well as brambles and roots And yet there has been a long history of persecution of badgers in the United Kingdom which still takes place despite the laws that have been enacted to protect them (The Protection of Badgers Act 1992 and the Nature Conservation (Scotland) Act 2004) There are still people who like to bait badgers with dogs for sport There is the per-ception that they prey on game birds and other allegations most of which turn out to be untrue though it is the case that they annoy humans sometimes by undermining buildings In recent years they have aroused the hostility of farmers especially in the South-West of England who fear that badgers are responsible for infecting cattle with tuberculosis The truth is that cattle are the primary source of bovine tuberculosis and they infect other cattle with the disease but can also pass it on to badgers deer and wild boar These in their turn may pass TB back to the cattle that infected their species In the South-West of England farmersrsquo worries about bovine TB are wholly understandable because despite 100 compensation for the slaughter of cattle in a herd that becomes infected the loss of income may be enough to put a farmer out of business Fortunately the incidence of tuberculosis in cattle in Scotland is extremely low and in badgers negligible The real anxiety is that in-fected cattle may be imported from elsewhere so we must hope that the stringent regulations that surround livestock movements will pre-vent this Chris Potter told me that he had seen a water rail recently in the ditch that runs through the western beaver ponds To my delight I saw one too in the gathering dusk of a rainy evening I had done my tour of the enclosure at the time that the pheasants were still going up to roost and cursed as previously settled birds flew off their perches with cries of alarm I knew what it felt like to be a careless fox out for a prowl Turning for home and walking along the ditch I came to the new pond that the beavers have created in the last year or so There was a small swirl in the water by the far bank and I wondered if a water vole was about to appear No not a water vole but a brown bird materialized and then vanished into the rushes The water rail is one of those secretive inhabitants of marshes that avoid the human eye and are more often heard than seen Like woodcock their numbers increase in winter with the arrival of birds from the Continent Besides the young disperse at this time of year and the reedbeds of the Toy are a great centre for the birds Whatever the case it is very good news that water rails are back at Bamff even if only for the winter Who knows Perhaps some will stay and breed now that suitable habitat exists for them here Paul Ramsay
9
POLICE REPORT Mark Stewart CCO
Blair Police Station Tel 01250 872222 CRIMESTOPPERS Tel 0800 555 111
LIGHTEN UP THIS CHRISTMAS At this time of year we seek to give advice on home security and what you can do to prevent unwanted visitors Lighting is an area that you can address and is a relatively cheap improvement We can split this into two areas
Internal - Make it look like you are at home when you are out Remember most break-ins happen when a house or flat is empty They are also more likely to happen during the evening or at night Donrsquot leave curtains closed during the daytime Use time switches to turn on lights radios and other appliances when yoursquore out You can buy these from DIY shops But donrsquot use them if they will show a thief that youre out for example in ground floor rooms where the curtains have been left open Keep all valuable items out of sight External - Outside lighting Good lighting can put off or draw attention to a thief The most appropriate form of lighting to use is high-efficiency low-energy lighting controlled by a dusk-to-dawn switch so that it comes on only when itrsquos dark This provides a constant and uniform level of light It costs very little to run and helps to create a more reassuring environment Lights that come on if they sense move-ment can be annoying to neighbours and dangerous to passing traffic If you have these make sure they are directed downwards Fit lights out of easy reach - at a height of at least 25 metres (eight feet) I would like to finish with a few words of thanks on behalf of my colleagues and myself for the support given to the Police over the last year by the people living in Alyth and the surrounding areas Your invaluable assistance is greatly appreci-
ated to which we are most grateful By working together and playing our respective parts we can address the fear of crime and make the commu-nity you live in a safer place
Have a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year Constable Mark Stewart
THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION once again are sponsoring a window dressing competition for all businesses in Alyth to take part in It is intended that the judging will be held over the Festive Period hopefully
between the 7th and 14th of December by the Alyth Citizen of the Year 2007 and the Young Citizen of the Year 2007 The standard of exhibits over the last ten years has been excellent and it is hoped that this year the businesses will do their utmost to assist in helping to bring Christmas cheer to Alyth for the enjoyment of all Letrsquos make the Christmas Windows in Alyth the best in Perthshire if not Scot-land and also make the judgesrsquo task a really difficult undertaking It is hoped that all the Christmas windows will be on display by the 24th of November 2007 the day the Christmas Lights in Alyth are switched on The Christmas Window Com-petition Shield will be presented to the winner along with certificates for 1st 2nd amp 3rd place
Michael Kay ADBA Chairman
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DRUMDERG ARTICS SPAN ALYTH
50 metres long
The first trial delivery artic to the Drumderg Wind Farm went through Alyth on 12th November and was captured on camera by Michael Kay The supersize artic spanned 50 metres (from Michaelrsquos Hairdressing Salon at No 13 Airlie
Street to almost Georsquos Bar) A large crowd of people enjoyed the autumn sunshine and lined Airlie Street the Square and Bamff Road to see the lorry gingerly negotiate the main thoroughfare Eagle-eyed townspeople will have noticed the fence has been removed from the SawmillKirk corner along with
a telegraph pole The delivery schedule is available on Tel 0800 294 4723 - if you happen to snap a great shot of the transporter coming through Alyth
please send it in to share with Voice readers near amp far
BBC RADIO SCOTLAND GIVES ALYTH A VOICE Award winning journalist and broadcaster Nancy Nicholson visited Alyth in November to gather opinions from the townsfolk over the Drumderg Wind Farm now that the project has begun A number of people were interviewed and the programme - ldquoGrassrootsrdquo - was due to be aired November 10th Listeners were disappointed to find a change in schedule at 630am The programme was on air however on Saturday 17th November at 630am and included interviews with some members of the public as well as Councillor Caroline Shiers Nick Addington of the Scottish Communities Foundation and Alan Young from Scottish amp Southern Energy The Voice are led to believe ldquothe other halfrdquo of the programme including local interviews will be aired at a later date It may be possible to listen to the first programme again online at httpwwwbbccoukradionoscriptshtmlradioaodscotland_aodshtmlscotlandgrassroots [see Jim Adamrsquos article on page 1213]
Should you wish to contact the Grassroots radio programme email grassrootsbbccouk or write to Grassroots
BBC Radio Scotland Beechgrove Terrace Aberdeen AB15 5ZT
CHRISTMAS RECESS Can I take this opportunity to wish all readers of the Alyth Voice a very Happy Christmas I hope that you enjoy the festive season and that the New Year celebrations are the beginning of a successful 2008 I would like to give my thanks to the Alyth Christmas Lights Committee and all the volunteers involved with organising the Christmas Lights I am certain that the Christmas lights in Alyth will be a spectacular sight For a small com-munity there is a wealth of goodwill and we are very lucky in this town that so many people are willing to get involved and give back to the town During this time of the year I am always reminded how festive and pictur-esque Alyth and Perthshire looks and I am glad that our community makes a special effort to celebrate Christmas and the festive season Please note that my office will be closed during Christmas Recess from the 24th December until Friday 4th January but I can still be contactable by email at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
Murdo Fraser MSP
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
10
ALYTH WRITERS GROUP THE Alyth Writers Group finish their fortnightly meetings in the Community Wing of Alyth Primary School on Thursday 13th December Sessions start at 1030am and last for a couple of hours Members bring examples of their work for discus-sion or seek advice on getting started in a free and easy atmosphere The objec-tive is to publish a booklet of their work Local history is of particular interest All welcome Tel 633287 for more details
ALYTH CRAFTS GROUP ALYTH Community Wing in St Andrews Street is now established as the regular fortnightly venue of Alyth Crafts Group The work undertaken and demonstrated includes Glass Engraving Painting (watercolours and other media) and any other crafthobby members and new members wish to bring along The Group finishes on Thursday December 13th All sessions are from 1030am to 1230pm Beginners and old hands are all welcome Ring 01828 633287 for more info
JAMMY PINEMARTINS DID ye ken that pine martins like tae gorge on jammy honey marmalade or peanut butter pieces Have you ever seen a live pine martin Well we hadnrsquot before our recent No-vember holiday near Kilfinnan in a comfy self-catering Glen lodge on the shores of Loch Lochy Each evening this pine martin family appeared quite unconcerned about us watching through the porch windae Made our holiday tae see them I can tell you Even non-stop cauld rain amp mist couldnae dampen our delight Another day we crossed the ldquonewrdquo Skye Bridge circled the roundabout twice and returned by Kintail Sisters tae eat again at the great Glen Rowan cafeacute at Invermoriston I ken theyrsquore spoilt but those twa dugs loved their burgers We nearly worked out the pound1 coin electric meter only being left in the dark once Optimistcally wersquoll return in the summer sunshine tae bask read or boldly walk withoot wellies How did we find out aboot this great place Theyrsquore long-time freeinds orsquo wi braw Alyth postie Booking details on request Josi F Top Orsquo Toon
Congratulations on your Graduation
Jane C Findlay Birchview Meigle Road Alyth
Batchelor of Arts in Child amp Youth Studies from Perth College in October 2007
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
BRIAN EASTON MEMORIAL IN Julyrsquos Voice we remembered local man Brian Easton who was killed in the Falklands Conflict aged 24 Senior Aircraftsman David Robertson 22 of Morn Street began a tour of duty in the Falklands in June and made a special journey to Stanley to place a memo-rial plaque on behalf of his uncle Garry Mitchell and Ian Oakley friends of Brianrsquos (see Septemberrsquos Voice) The above photo shows David installing the plaque next to the tree dedicated to Brian in the 1982 Memorial Wood The wood contains a tree for each service-person killed during the Falklands War and those killed in accidents since
REMEMBRANCE DAY in ALYTH
Above Jim MacFarlane bows in respect at the War Memorial on 11th November
THE RBLS wish to thank all who took part in both the Church Service and Remembrance Day parade on Sunday the 11th An incredible turn out demonstrating how the Town appreciates those relations friends and unknown warriors all heroes who gave their lives so that we may live as we do today Too many groups and individuals to single anyone out but your support which continues to this day is very highly valued Thank you RBLS Alyth Branch
11
Your Letters Donrsquot have access to emailAlyth Library is now offering FREE access to the Internet for SURFING the WEBsending EMAILS Visit the library for more details
Pat Parnham wishes everyone a
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year
Thank you all for your friendship and support
KNITTING FOR CHARITY TO all busy needles in Alyth ndash A huge thank you for your generosity Progress Already the first blanket is being made up this takes 88 squares and I have been given a beautiful selection of jumpers hats scarves baby clothes and sets of clothes to name but a few I have reprinted the pattern books-again Which is great as it brings more and more folk in to help Thank you If you wish to contact me tel 01828 633239 e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom Or as before any donations can be left at ldquoHobbiesrdquo or ldquoMegs Mini Marketrdquo Thank you Meg and Muriel Happy Christmas to you all and may 2008 be a good and healthy year for us all
Yours Susan Dawson
Alyth 11th November 2007
DEAR Alyth Voice I read with interest the two articles in the November voice about cycling without lights and in dark clothing I certainly agree that cyclists should make themselves clearly visible and should cycle safely I have seen many youngsters riding their bikes on both sides of the road and jump-ing on and off of the pavement This be-haviour does nothing to endear cyclists to motorists and gives responsible cyclists a bad name However there is another side to the coin My wife and I cycle extensively in the area We wear bright clothes cycle on the correct side of the road and take as much care as we can Unfortunately a number of drivers seem to have no regard for our safety They cheerfully overtake at sixty or seventy miles per hour giving us about two feet clearance Worst of all are the drivers of heavy articulated lorries and tractors with trailers They too often over-take with very little clearance and they seem to think we are stationary - as soon as their cab passes us they pull over to the left causing us to brake hard or end in the ditch We are usually cycling at twenty miles per hour or more and at the very least drivers should be sure that the REAR of their vehicle is past us before they pull in Contrast this with the way drivers ap-proach a horse and rider They inevitably slow to walking pace check carefully that they can see that the road ahead is clear and then pull over to the far right of the road to overtake We dont expect such extravagant care but please please be a little more thoughtful Finally I would like to thank the many careful motorists who dont overtake until they can see that the road ahead is clear and then give us a sensible clearance It makes such a difference Yours hopefully
Tony Preston
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Jessica Edward
Died 2nd December 2006
Therersquos a gift in life you cannot buy Itrsquos very rare and true
Itrsquos that special gift of friendship Like the one I had with you
Miss you every day
Effie
ALYTH IN BLOOM HAPPY Christmas everyone and Best wishes for the New Year from our committee Also can I say thank you to all who helped us in any way throughout the year ie coffee morning home baking raffles attending stallsetc Dona-tions printing and displaying posters thanks Evelyn for printing the certificates Thank you also to every-one for the appreciative remarks on our efforts to brighten up the town a bit And Jim we did enjoy your glowing comments in print on behalf of the Community Council Yours sincerely
Marguerite Mckenzie Chairperson
THANKS AFTER the sad passing and cremation service of my Uncle Len I wish to pass on thanks to everyone who attended the service and offer special thanks to the people who in the last few years of his life made things a little easier for him at home and made regular visits to hospital whether it be Perth royal Ninewells Dundee or Blairgowrie Cottage then latterly Northlands in Blairgowrie Elasaidh Mollison whose cooking and pastries often comforted him Alex and Eddie who looked in daily and did the weekly chicken run to Coupar An-gus in all weathers Stanley Sim for always a knock and a how are you keeping Len Dick Pennycook for the gardening and often the lift up when Len had fallen over in the house It must have been very comforting for him to know he had such very good neighbours Also thanks to the staff at Northlands Care facility in Blairgowrie Very Best Regards
Frank Robb
Email jpeoplecarshotmailcouk Fife Tel 01383 821359
DEAR Alyth Voice We were in Alyth on Monday 5th We were in Simrsquos hard-ware the butchers library and the church We also knocked on a few doors hoping to find someone who may have worked or known Margaret Ann Donaldson in 1966 at Bamff House There is one small detail she may have used the name ANNIE Donaldson as she did in 1967 in the electoral roll
Thanking you John Haggarty
THANKS I WOULD like to thank the following people for do-nating prizes to the Breakthrough Breast Cancer raffle recently held in the Alyth hotel Costcutters Lunans Spar Oscar The Losset Inn Burnside Inn Strathmore Golf Centre and the Alyth Hotel and a special thank you to Xhosa and Simon Howell for their kind donation Also many thanks to the all the people who purchased raffle ticketsmdasha total of pound310 was raised
Thanks again Irene Alyth Hotel
NOTE OF GRATITUDE I WOULD like to thank the personchild who found my
NEW glasses which I dropped in Losset Road on Thursday 15th November
On Saturday 17th I met and spoke to Bob Fisher in Losset Rd my parting words were Im off across the field for the third time to look for my glasses Imagine my delight when minutes later Bob called me over to
reunite me with my lost glasses made my day Many thanks again to Bob and to the thoughtful person who picked them up and left them on the
fenceBTs right It pays to talk Allan Fegen Losset Road
CHRISTIAN AID JUST to say ldquothank yourdquo for the great meeting we had Thanks to Nan White for arranging it Also thank you to the ladies who did the baking for the lovely tea we had
Everything as so nice Thank you Morag McArthur
ST NINIANrsquoS CHURCH TO all who attended our Coffee Morning on Saturday 20th October our most grateful thanks Once again
the Alyth Community has excelled itself Extra thanks to the ladies in the kitchen for the unseen work they
do We couldnrsquot function without them We had a grand total of pound716
Dorothy Oldham
JAMES TRIPNEY JOINERS
MOST folk will already have heard that the firm is closing down as from 31st December 2007
We would like to thank all our customers and friends for their valued support throughout the years
Loyal construction will be taking over the premises and we wish them success and hope you will
continue to support them Once again thank you all Ron amp Hamish Tripney
ENABLE THANK YOU
FRIENDS of Enable thank you all very sincerely for donating helping attending and supporting our
coffee morning on Saturday 17th November The amazing sum of pound1280 was raised and your
support is very much appreciated Annie Robertson
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ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL A LOT happened in 2007 Yet the year has flown by Way back in March we heard from Scottish and Southern Energy and the Scottish Commu-nity Foundation about the annual windfall which we will share with Mount Blair our neighbouring Commu-nity Council area I have tried to hasten the process without much success but at last we are talking about real money being available The latest is that the joint advisory group should be considering actual grants early in 2008 The next advisory group (full title the Drumderg Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Advisory Panel) meets on 20th November this year The only thing that is cast in stone is the pound64000 annual grant during the life of the Wind Farm This could be supplemented by another substantial sum based on how well the Wind Farm is doing Of course the amount is a grant to both Mount Blair and Alyth communities Hence the joint advisory panel drawn from both areas The panel when it meets on the 20th November will be considering the criteria and other details about grants deadlines how often we meet etc However I am anxious that the panel is also guided by some of the remarks at the 10th May meeting earlier this year ie the public meeting of representatives of the townrsquos voluntary groups They have also been taken up in the preliminary discussions of the advisory panel I am quite sure Mount Blair will be taking a long term view of how the money will be disbursed as well as the immediate financial cri-ses of some of their organisations and social amenities The Alyth representatives will also be taking this two pronged approach I will be pressing the Community Council to convene a Townrsquos meeting sometime in 2008 in order to form an Alyth Community Development Trust which would have as its main objective the forming of a programme to determine the long term needs and desires of the com-munity and how to satisfy those needs and desires Over the next 25 years it is expected that more than a million pounds could come to our community from the Drumderg Fund from the guaranteed amount plus the perform-ance determined supplement A Development Trust could use Drumderg funding as the basis for grants from other sources and aim for a substantial addition to Alythrsquos amenities eg a leisure centre with all facilities What do you think Write to the Voice or contact any Community Council member At the end of a 25 year period how do you visualise what your town will look like Still on the Drumderg theme I had a visit from Nancy Nicholson of the Radio Scotland Grassroots programme the other day She also talked to some other Alyth peo-ple and Nick Addington of the Scottish Community Foun-dation When she talked to me I became quickly con-vinced that the objective of the show was to depict a divided community She was going over all of the divisive factors that were bandied about before the Reporter came down on the side of approval for the Wind Farm No matter how hard she tried I refused to be drawn into a slanging match which would have opened old wounds that first drew blood during the 20032005 controversy over Drumderg That is history I am concerned about today and the future of Alyth A better future depends on the cooperation of our citizenry despite past differences I wasnrsquot surprised to receive a lsquophone call from the BBC in Aberdeen telling me that the programme had been pulled When I put it to them that they had not found enough controversy to suit their show they of course denied this The original half hour ldquoGrassrootsrdquo on Drum-derg had been abandoned However part of it was trans-mitted as an excerpt in another ldquoGrassrootsrdquo show on the weekend of 17th18th November Not having been notified of the date it was going out I missed the programme Thanks to Irene Robertson I just about managed to hear a tape of this six or seven minute piece When I say ldquojusthellip continued on page 13
13
WHY DONrsquoT YOU The Voice team are often asked why a particular story has NOT been covered in the Voice The answer is two-fold
1 The Voice team consists of volunteers not journalists Each member has a time-consuming task putting the Voice together each month as it is and there is little spare time to follow up events
2 The Voice is full and overflowing with existing articles and photos every month and it is rare when a space has to be filled
Why donrsquot you cover a story yourself or ask someone to write in for you
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP Everyone at Alyth Youth Partnership would like to
thank those who came to support our Bingo Tea on Nov 8th A special thanks goes out to all the volunteers and helpers who give up their time to support us on a regular
basis We appreciate all that you do folks
The Girls Group will commence on a Monday night from 630pm til 8pm at the Community Wing Alyth We will
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ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL contrsquod aboutrdquo the download recording was not of good quality I must say not Irenersquos fault The members of the public who were interviewed did not rise to Nancyrsquos leading questions but said the traffic was no
worse than expected Councillor Caroline Shiers spoke for her Glens constituents Nick Addington described the Drumderg Benefit Fund process Alan Young spoke up for Scottish amp Southern Energy Altogether not too bad for balance but poor old Nancy Nicholson was still trying to imply deep controversy splitting the townsfolk using emo-tive language in her commentary You may think that is sour grapes on my part They cut my interview altogether The good news however is that the programme pro-ducer has become interested in Alyth and promises to look at the prospect of another radio programme about our town Wouldnrsquot it be great were they or even better a television crew to turn up for our planned pre-gala concert and Gala Day itself The biggest and best parade ever is planned It will be a great show worthy of any radio or television programme Well I did ask for it I asked you to make our job difficult by submitting a large number of nominations for our Citi-zen and Young Citizen of the Year To date a record num-ber of nominations have been handed in Thank you very much indeed Elsewhere in the Voice there is a Stop Press announcement on who our Citizen and Young Citi-zen for 2007 will be They will know who they are by the time they read this but can I pass on the warmest con-gratulations of the Community Council to our two top citizens In closing may I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year No matter how busy you are Be Happy
Jim Adam Chairman
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BEER GARDEN
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Christmas Greetings from
Will Mackay Muirton Care Home Blairgowrie amp Lily Mackay 7 High Street Alyth
Will amp Lily wish all their friends amp neighbours
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS amp A GOOD NEW YEAR and thank them for all their kindness
over the past year God Bless You All
PLOUGHING MATCHES
Above Alythrsquos Chic Nicoll assisted the late Rab Grantrsquos grandson Robert at Blairgowrie Ploughing Match on
1st November Right New Alythrsquos Doug McNicoll competes in
Alyth Ploughing Match on 25th October
Photo
s by D
M Ph
il-
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Plan your Holiday entertainment with us
1st a 50rsquos 60rsquos Dance 22nd Dec Then next
Christmas Eve Party 24th Dec
Tickets pound5 ea Available in advance only from The Burnside Inn
Limited number of tickets available Each ticket Good only for single event
We reserve the right to refuse admission wwwtheburnsideinncom
15
START YOUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT THE ALYTH HOTEL
Have your Christmas day lunch and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere in
our restaurant We also have available a Pre-Christmas menu for all
your festive celebrations
Bookings now being taken for the beginning of December
The Alyth Hotel CHRISTMAS DAY 2007 French Onion Soup with Herb Croutons
Cream of Tomato amp Fresh Basil Soup
Chilled Melon Balls with Mango Sorbet amp Fresh Passion Fruit drizzled with Cointreau Syrup
Finely Sliced Smoked Venison
with Pickled Walnuts Redcurrant Jelly
Juicy Norwegian Prawns bound in a Tangy Marie Rose
Dressing Enhanced with Fresh Cream amp Brandy
ooOOoo
Traditional Roast Turkey with Chestnut amp Apricot Stuffing Cranberry Compote Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta amp
Thyme Flavoured Gravy
Lamb Shank marinated in Garlic Rosemary Mint amp Honey
Very Slowly Braised and served with a Rich Sweet Gravy
Roast Loin of Pork with an Orange Chutney Flavoured Gravy
Roast Potatoes amp Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta
Fillet of Salmon gently poached in white wine Served
with a delicate Lemon amp Dill Sauce
Mushroom Asparagus amp Cashew Nut Stroganoff
served on a bed of Basmaati Rice with a Side Salad
ooOOoo
Individual Christmas Pudding with a Warm Boozy Sauce amp
Fresh Whipped Cream
Homemade Christmas Trifle with Drambuie amp Raspberries
topped with Fresh Whipped Cream Amoretti Biscuits
Homemade Soft Centred Strawberry Pavlova with a
delicious Red Berry Coulis
Irish Cream liqueur Cheesecake with Whipped Baileys Cream
Cheese amp Biscuits with Black Grapes
ooOOoo
Coffee with Cream amp After Dinner Mints
ooOOoo
pound3750
For further information and details of our Festive menus or to make a booking please contact us at the Alyth Hotel
on 01828 632447
Backwater Dam IN the October Voice a photo was published showing some of the staff who worked on Backwater Dam submitted by Tom Dymock DC Thompson have kindly searched their archives and loaned the Voice eight photos relating to the construction
of the Dam and its official opening by the Queen in 1969 The first three are printed below Were you there Let the Voice know
16
Terrific Gents Ladies Seniors
and Juniors Sections Many weekly competitions and events
throughout the whole year Vibrant and Friendly Clubhouse with
an excellent Social Scene
Join Now ndash Play Winter Golf Free
No Increase in Membership Fees for another Year Direct Debit Scheme Available
Fantastic Golf Offer for DecemberJanuary Golf and 2-Course Meal - Any Day - Only pound20 pp
Buggy Hire only pound10
Please call for membership details or to make a tee reservation Tel 01828 633322
Our Restaurant benefits from an elevated position with wonderful views over Strathmore to the Sidlaw Hills
Great Menu ndash Great Prices ndash All Day ndash Every Day
WINTER LUNCH SPECIAL MENU (Available 1200 - 230pm daily)
2 Course Lunch pound650 3 Course Lunch pound850
Please telephone 01828 634004 if you would like to reserve a table
XMAS LUNCH BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN
Please Call for a Xmas Menu
lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo
17
Newspapers
Magazines
Stationery
Envelopes Cards Gifts
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
PETS PANTRY
19 High Street Blairgowrie
Tel 01356 623006 Keith Nicol
Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth Open Tuesday Mornings 9 am-1145 am
Or by appointment Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries
A 24 hour service is maintained on 01828 633 433
BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY TUTORING
A recently retired University academic (also qualified secondary school teacher) offers tutoring for Standard Grades and Highers
High success rate in 2006-2007
Tel 01575 560 333
PIANO TUITION AND
HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION
An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is
available Adults as well as children
Tel 01575 560 333
DAVIDSONS CHEMIST
9 Airlie St Alyth Tel 01828 632302
COME IN AND BROWSE OUR NEW RANGE OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS NOW IN STOCK
PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED
DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE
MINOR AILMENTS SERVICE AND ADVICE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
FROM YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST
LUNANS Newsagents 8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330
Prepaid internet access - easy as phone top-ups pound10 for 2000 minutes
All-year newspaper and magazine deliveries
A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion
A wide selection of stationery
Shop Open 530am - 530pm Mon - Fri 530am - 4pm Saturday 700am - 1pm Sunday
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Working towards a healthier community
Do you Suffer Discomfort from bull Callus or Corns bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot bull Verrucas or In-growing Toenails
Treatment in the comfort of your own home
For all your footcare requirements contact Madeleine on
01250 872005 Mobile 07904 382840
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MENSWEAR amp WOMENSWEAR GARMENT ALTERATION SERVICE
also CURTAIN MAKING SHORTENING
(Customer to provide own Fabric amp Trim)
~ Collection amp Delivery Service ~
Contact Mr Joe Chalmers ~ ALYTH ~
Tel 01828 634241
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H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565
All you need for Christmas Come and Browse our Large Selection of
GIFTS TOYS HOBBYCRAFT MODELS DOLLS HOUSES amp ACCESSORIES
CARDS CALENDARS WRAPPING PAPER GIFT BAGS MONEY WALLETS amp DIARIES
lsquoWishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Yearrsquo
COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY ADVICE SESSIONS
Members of the local communities now will have the opportunity to receive Fire Safety advice at their local Fire Station Advice can
be given on all aspects of Fire and Rescue activi-ties eg Home and Commercial fire safety One of our most effective tools we have in highlighting the danger of fire is by direct contact with the pub-lic those people who have unfortunately experi-enced fire in a home do not need convincing of the dangers however we have a real challenge in convincing the rest of the public that fires do not just happen to ldquoOther Peoplerdquo You will also have the opportunity to book a free ldquoHome Fire Risk Assessmentrdquo and have local Firefighters assess any dangers within your home Next Session is at
Alyth Fire Station 13th December 10am - 12noon
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Notice of Office Bearers and Committee Members after the Committee meeting in November 2007 Office-Bearers Chairperson Mr Michael Kay Tel Alyth 632252632690 e-mail michaelkay1tiscalicouk Vice-Chairperson Mrs Flo McNeil Tel Alyth 632986 Secretary Treasurer Mrs Nancy Kay Tel Alyth 632690 Committee Mr C Macdonald Mrs M McNicoll Mrs K Donaldson Mr G Jamieson Mrs J McGill
The Chairman and all Committee Members wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members businesses and business personal the editorial staff of The Alyth Voice and all their clientscustomers from the Alyth amp District area
DO YOU REMEMBER
Thanks to Jim Kermack for the newspaper cuttings of an Alyth train stuck in 9ft (yes feet) snow drifts
between Newtyle and Auchterhouse in 1947 Two hundred () men dug the train out of the drifts If you were one of the men or can add to the story
please contact the Voice
Ah those were the days
18
OPENING 5TH DECEMBER 2007
INDIAN BUFFET
6 STARTERS - 8 CURRIES + RICE DESSERT OR TEACOFFEE
Eat as much as you want - pound995 per person We also have a great range in our Arsquola Carte Menu
OPENING HOURS - Wed - Sun 500pm to 1000pm
Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth PH11 8BT For Reservations tel 01828 634153
ANOTHER VOICE Margaret McKenzie a member of the Alyth Voice team was
amazed to find ANOTHER VOICE on a recent trip to New York
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS Due to the increasing
demand for advertising space the deadline for new ads or
changing content is the 16th of each month Submission details on p2
Scottish Preserves Wish all our Customers a Merry
Christmas Why not visit our Christmas Gift Stall
on the ground floor of The Overgate Centre Dundee
from the 17th November till 24th December High Street Rattray Blairgowrie
01250 871186 wwwscottish-preservescouk
19
J amp M KAY Ladies amp Gents
Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street ALYTH Telephone 01828 632252
Nancy amp Michael wish all their clients neighbours and friends a very Merry Christmas and
a Prosperous and Happy New Year
Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie
Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems
Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful
Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a mem-ber of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345
or 07762 188418 (mobile)
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED
TRISHA WALTON
HOME VISITS 01828 640229
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome
COLIN amp CATHY FORD Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth
CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS
EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE MANICURE
by CREATIVE NAILS Late Nights Tues amp Thurs
BUSINESS AS USUAL Tel01828 632297
ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY BALKEERIE
BY GLAMIS FORFAR Telfax 01307 840431
Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy
products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton
Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse
Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson
lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage
Tel 01828 640201
CHEMISTRY TUITION
Requiring Standard Grade or Higher Grade tuition in Alyth or surrounding area
Currently in teaching practice with excellent record of pass rates
Contact Mr Shand on 07973 909 983 to discuss hourly rate
ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES NOW
MINCE PIES SHORTBREAD PAVLOVAS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
MERINGUES
TEL 01828 632426 wwwcakesbysallycouk
GLENSHEE POTTERY Glenshee by Blairgowrie PH10 7LP Tel 01250 882238 Mob 07796 590 778 E-mail glensheepotshotmailcouk
Looking for something different this Christmas
Then come and browse our extensive selection of pottery local crafts gifts
and decorations
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Closed from Christmas Eve until Easter 2008
Yoursquoll find a warm welcome at the Glenshee Pottery in the Glen
of the Fairies on the A93
ldquoA Pot is not just for Christmashelliprdquo
MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET 22 Commercial Street Alyth
Tel 01828 633143
Christmas Stock Now In Beautiful Jewellery in Murano Glass
Bulbs and Winter Bedding Boots Wellingtons Work Jackets lsquoWishing you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Yearrsquo
RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER
59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097
Open Tues - Sat
lsquoA Merry Christmas and a Happy amp Prosperous New Year to all our
Customersrsquo
Gift Vouchers Available
ALYTH ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Spring 2008 Evening Classes
MONDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
4th amp 11th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
25th February amp 3rd March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 10th amp 17th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 28th January (excl 18th Feb) ~~~
DRU YOGA For all ages and abilities Get in tune with your body through postures breathing exercises relaxation and meditation Bring blanket a bottle of water and wear
loose clothing
Tutor Aileen Brown Alyth Town Hall Fee pound28pound25
10 classes from 21st January 730-9pm ~~~
WEDNESDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
6th amp 13th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
27th February amp 5th March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 12th amp 19th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 6th February
Golf classes may be divided into beginners and improvers if this is suitable to students Please indicate if you are a beginner
Golf classes please bring 678 iron and wear trainers or flat soled shoes
~~~ Enrolment forms can be obtained in Alyth Post Office
and many local shops Completed forms including payment should be returned
ASAP as numbers are limited in some classes ~~~
Further information available from Pam Drysdale on Tel 01250 873641
20 Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyrightcopyalythvoice 2007
Public Notices
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB
November Draw pound50 - No 125 Ricky Don pound30 - No 158 Mrs A Fleming pound20 - No 18 Mrs A Smith
COFFEE MORNING CANCELLATION
Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret to inform that the Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital League of Friends Coffee Morning arranged
for Saturday 15th December is now cancelled Anne Rhind
Alyth Badminton Club is a small group of people who like a bit of
exercise during the long winter evenings Interested in playing Then why not come along to
Airlie Street Hall We meet every Tuesday 730-930pm
Open to persons over the age of 18 - any standard welcome - come and give it a try
ALYTH BOWLING CLUB would like to thank everyone for the successful
coffee morning on Saturday 10th November We raised pound89855 thank you all very much
We have a STOVIE DANCE on
Friday 7th December 8pm-Midnight dancing to Steven Carcary
All members and friends welcome Isobel Fotheringham
ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY Listen out for us as we will be out and
about Carol Singing on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th December (Evenings)
Glenda Kean Committee Member
3rd Alyth Brownies COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 1st December 10am-12noon
Donations to the usual stalls gratefully received
CAN YOU HELP Can you help to shed any light on the donation of
the rose bushes many years ago along the Alyth Burn beside Pitnacree Street
Marguerite McKenzie Tel 01828 632749
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Race Night Thank you to everybody who took part and very
special thanks to individuals and businesses who sponsored races donated prizes and helped make
this an enjoyable evening Almost pound300 was raised on the night
Craft Fair Our very grateful thanks to all the crafters who
donated an amazing pound170 to Alyth Christmas Lights after their successful Craft Fair in Alyth Town Hall
At this time of year everyone can see what we do with the money that is raised and we are always amazed by the huge support that we enjoy in the
community Our fund raising events are always well attended and we appreciate what everybody does
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to ONE and ALL
Saturday 8th December COFFEE MORNING 10am
Hamper Raffle Cake amp Candy
Alyth Primary School Design-a-Light Entries Display
Alyth amp District Pipe Band COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 22 December 2007 Airlie Street Hall Alyth
10am - 12 noon Usual Stalls
Any donations baking or help will be gratefully appreciated
Jackie Macintyre Tel 01828 633369
WANTED
Either a knitting machine that is in good order but no longer in use - am willing to pay a nominal amount for it maybe loan it OR is there someone with an above machine that could use it to knit up basic sweaters REASON I am now in possession of a beautiful selec-tion of cones of wool and wish to either put them to good use myself (in my Spare time) or find someone who can help me
PS this is to help Alyth knitting for Charity either lo-cally or in Africa This has been a well supported cause Thank you
Please can someone help me in this Susan Dawson 01828 633239 or e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom
WANTED Cleaning help wanted near Alyth own transport
required Hours amp wages by arrangement
GardenerHandyman wanted for full time work near Alyth Experience not necessary but preferred
Accommodation may be available with possible work for partner
Please telephone 07721 509 034 for further details
Alyth Parish Church Country Dance Group Thursdays 730 - 930pm
We finish the autumn season with our Christmas Party dancing to Ian Cruickshanks Band All members and their guests are welcome
Classes begin again January A good way to keep warm on cold winter evenings Come and join us keep fit and learn something new Call Anne on
01828 632971 or Moira on 01828 632770
January 10th 17th 24th 31st February 7th 14th 21st 28th
All in Airlie Street Hall
(21st Feb inc live music with Muriel amp Jim Boal)
ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street - 730pm
~~~ 4th December Evelyn Hood
lsquoScottish Traditions of Dancersquo - Illustrated ~~~
15th January 2008 Terry Isles lsquoIslands on the Edgersquo - Illustrated
~~~ 29th January 2008 Andrew Thorpe
lsquoThe North Sea Bird Clubrsquo 25 Years of Offshore Recording - Illustrated
~~~ 12th February 2008 AGM followed by
Professor John M Mackenzie lsquoWilliam Lyon Mackenzie
A Famous Canadian from Alythrsquo - Illustrated
WANTED CleanerHousekeeper 8 hours per week References Required Tel 07710 523 462
ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla
(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 have been compiled
into an album This album can now be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY
Alyth Parish Church
Sunday Service 11am (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service)
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Choir Practice Fridays 7pm
~~~ Celebrating Christmas
Sunday 23rd December 11am Morning Worship
includes a traditional Nativity Play presented by the Sunday School
6pm A Festival of Nine Lessons amp Carols Come and hear the whole Advent Story told in
words and music and enjoy singing some traditional carols
Christmas Eve 6pm Reflective Service of Preparation
for Christmas Day If Christmas will be difficult for you this year but you do not want to miss it out entirely come and
spend a quiet time reflecting on the enduring meaning of Christrsquos birth
1130pm Traditional Watch Night Service taking us into the first moments of
Christmas Day
Christmas Day 11am Family Service of Celebration
Sunday 30th December 11am Informal Communion
Normal service times resume on 6th January 2008 ~~~
Eye-catching green or purple Christmas cards showing our very own Nativity family are now
available for sale in the Hall of Friendship each Sunday as are Notelets showing the church
resplendent in springtime All pound2 per pack (8 cards amp envelopes)
~~~ GUILD
The Guild meets on Thursday 6th December at 7pm in the Airlie Street Hall Our Speaker is Alyth Community Policeman PC Mark Stewart All are welcome There is no meeting in January
wwwalythparishchurchorguk
9
POLICE REPORT Mark Stewart CCO
Blair Police Station Tel 01250 872222 CRIMESTOPPERS Tel 0800 555 111
LIGHTEN UP THIS CHRISTMAS At this time of year we seek to give advice on home security and what you can do to prevent unwanted visitors Lighting is an area that you can address and is a relatively cheap improvement We can split this into two areas
Internal - Make it look like you are at home when you are out Remember most break-ins happen when a house or flat is empty They are also more likely to happen during the evening or at night Donrsquot leave curtains closed during the daytime Use time switches to turn on lights radios and other appliances when yoursquore out You can buy these from DIY shops But donrsquot use them if they will show a thief that youre out for example in ground floor rooms where the curtains have been left open Keep all valuable items out of sight External - Outside lighting Good lighting can put off or draw attention to a thief The most appropriate form of lighting to use is high-efficiency low-energy lighting controlled by a dusk-to-dawn switch so that it comes on only when itrsquos dark This provides a constant and uniform level of light It costs very little to run and helps to create a more reassuring environment Lights that come on if they sense move-ment can be annoying to neighbours and dangerous to passing traffic If you have these make sure they are directed downwards Fit lights out of easy reach - at a height of at least 25 metres (eight feet) I would like to finish with a few words of thanks on behalf of my colleagues and myself for the support given to the Police over the last year by the people living in Alyth and the surrounding areas Your invaluable assistance is greatly appreci-
ated to which we are most grateful By working together and playing our respective parts we can address the fear of crime and make the commu-nity you live in a safer place
Have a very happy Christmas and a prosperous New Year Constable Mark Stewart
THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW COMPETITION
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION once again are sponsoring a window dressing competition for all businesses in Alyth to take part in It is intended that the judging will be held over the Festive Period hopefully
between the 7th and 14th of December by the Alyth Citizen of the Year 2007 and the Young Citizen of the Year 2007 The standard of exhibits over the last ten years has been excellent and it is hoped that this year the businesses will do their utmost to assist in helping to bring Christmas cheer to Alyth for the enjoyment of all Letrsquos make the Christmas Windows in Alyth the best in Perthshire if not Scot-land and also make the judgesrsquo task a really difficult undertaking It is hoped that all the Christmas windows will be on display by the 24th of November 2007 the day the Christmas Lights in Alyth are switched on The Christmas Window Com-petition Shield will be presented to the winner along with certificates for 1st 2nd amp 3rd place
Michael Kay ADBA Chairman
THE PROPERTY SHOP
A amp R ROBERTSON amp BLACK WS 11 Airlie Street Alyth PH11 8AH
Tel01828 632116 E-mail propertyrobertson-blackcouk
Webwwwrobertson-blackcouk
FREE VALUATIONS Itrsquos knowledge of your local patch that makes the difference
BLAIRGOWRIE PROPERTY SHOP IS OPEN 7 DAYS
Call Mel on 01828 632116
DRUMDERG ARTICS SPAN ALYTH
50 metres long
The first trial delivery artic to the Drumderg Wind Farm went through Alyth on 12th November and was captured on camera by Michael Kay The supersize artic spanned 50 metres (from Michaelrsquos Hairdressing Salon at No 13 Airlie
Street to almost Georsquos Bar) A large crowd of people enjoyed the autumn sunshine and lined Airlie Street the Square and Bamff Road to see the lorry gingerly negotiate the main thoroughfare Eagle-eyed townspeople will have noticed the fence has been removed from the SawmillKirk corner along with
a telegraph pole The delivery schedule is available on Tel 0800 294 4723 - if you happen to snap a great shot of the transporter coming through Alyth
please send it in to share with Voice readers near amp far
BBC RADIO SCOTLAND GIVES ALYTH A VOICE Award winning journalist and broadcaster Nancy Nicholson visited Alyth in November to gather opinions from the townsfolk over the Drumderg Wind Farm now that the project has begun A number of people were interviewed and the programme - ldquoGrassrootsrdquo - was due to be aired November 10th Listeners were disappointed to find a change in schedule at 630am The programme was on air however on Saturday 17th November at 630am and included interviews with some members of the public as well as Councillor Caroline Shiers Nick Addington of the Scottish Communities Foundation and Alan Young from Scottish amp Southern Energy The Voice are led to believe ldquothe other halfrdquo of the programme including local interviews will be aired at a later date It may be possible to listen to the first programme again online at httpwwwbbccoukradionoscriptshtmlradioaodscotland_aodshtmlscotlandgrassroots [see Jim Adamrsquos article on page 1213]
Should you wish to contact the Grassroots radio programme email grassrootsbbccouk or write to Grassroots
BBC Radio Scotland Beechgrove Terrace Aberdeen AB15 5ZT
CHRISTMAS RECESS Can I take this opportunity to wish all readers of the Alyth Voice a very Happy Christmas I hope that you enjoy the festive season and that the New Year celebrations are the beginning of a successful 2008 I would like to give my thanks to the Alyth Christmas Lights Committee and all the volunteers involved with organising the Christmas Lights I am certain that the Christmas lights in Alyth will be a spectacular sight For a small com-munity there is a wealth of goodwill and we are very lucky in this town that so many people are willing to get involved and give back to the town During this time of the year I am always reminded how festive and pictur-esque Alyth and Perthshire looks and I am glad that our community makes a special effort to celebrate Christmas and the festive season Please note that my office will be closed during Christmas Recess from the 24th December until Friday 4th January but I can still be contactable by email at murdofrasermspscottishparliamentuk
Murdo Fraser MSP
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
10
ALYTH WRITERS GROUP THE Alyth Writers Group finish their fortnightly meetings in the Community Wing of Alyth Primary School on Thursday 13th December Sessions start at 1030am and last for a couple of hours Members bring examples of their work for discus-sion or seek advice on getting started in a free and easy atmosphere The objec-tive is to publish a booklet of their work Local history is of particular interest All welcome Tel 633287 for more details
ALYTH CRAFTS GROUP ALYTH Community Wing in St Andrews Street is now established as the regular fortnightly venue of Alyth Crafts Group The work undertaken and demonstrated includes Glass Engraving Painting (watercolours and other media) and any other crafthobby members and new members wish to bring along The Group finishes on Thursday December 13th All sessions are from 1030am to 1230pm Beginners and old hands are all welcome Ring 01828 633287 for more info
JAMMY PINEMARTINS DID ye ken that pine martins like tae gorge on jammy honey marmalade or peanut butter pieces Have you ever seen a live pine martin Well we hadnrsquot before our recent No-vember holiday near Kilfinnan in a comfy self-catering Glen lodge on the shores of Loch Lochy Each evening this pine martin family appeared quite unconcerned about us watching through the porch windae Made our holiday tae see them I can tell you Even non-stop cauld rain amp mist couldnae dampen our delight Another day we crossed the ldquonewrdquo Skye Bridge circled the roundabout twice and returned by Kintail Sisters tae eat again at the great Glen Rowan cafeacute at Invermoriston I ken theyrsquore spoilt but those twa dugs loved their burgers We nearly worked out the pound1 coin electric meter only being left in the dark once Optimistcally wersquoll return in the summer sunshine tae bask read or boldly walk withoot wellies How did we find out aboot this great place Theyrsquore long-time freeinds orsquo wi braw Alyth postie Booking details on request Josi F Top Orsquo Toon
Congratulations on your Graduation
Jane C Findlay Birchview Meigle Road Alyth
Batchelor of Arts in Child amp Youth Studies from Perth College in October 2007
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
BRIAN EASTON MEMORIAL IN Julyrsquos Voice we remembered local man Brian Easton who was killed in the Falklands Conflict aged 24 Senior Aircraftsman David Robertson 22 of Morn Street began a tour of duty in the Falklands in June and made a special journey to Stanley to place a memo-rial plaque on behalf of his uncle Garry Mitchell and Ian Oakley friends of Brianrsquos (see Septemberrsquos Voice) The above photo shows David installing the plaque next to the tree dedicated to Brian in the 1982 Memorial Wood The wood contains a tree for each service-person killed during the Falklands War and those killed in accidents since
REMEMBRANCE DAY in ALYTH
Above Jim MacFarlane bows in respect at the War Memorial on 11th November
THE RBLS wish to thank all who took part in both the Church Service and Remembrance Day parade on Sunday the 11th An incredible turn out demonstrating how the Town appreciates those relations friends and unknown warriors all heroes who gave their lives so that we may live as we do today Too many groups and individuals to single anyone out but your support which continues to this day is very highly valued Thank you RBLS Alyth Branch
11
Your Letters Donrsquot have access to emailAlyth Library is now offering FREE access to the Internet for SURFING the WEBsending EMAILS Visit the library for more details
Pat Parnham wishes everyone a
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year
Thank you all for your friendship and support
KNITTING FOR CHARITY TO all busy needles in Alyth ndash A huge thank you for your generosity Progress Already the first blanket is being made up this takes 88 squares and I have been given a beautiful selection of jumpers hats scarves baby clothes and sets of clothes to name but a few I have reprinted the pattern books-again Which is great as it brings more and more folk in to help Thank you If you wish to contact me tel 01828 633239 e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom Or as before any donations can be left at ldquoHobbiesrdquo or ldquoMegs Mini Marketrdquo Thank you Meg and Muriel Happy Christmas to you all and may 2008 be a good and healthy year for us all
Yours Susan Dawson
Alyth 11th November 2007
DEAR Alyth Voice I read with interest the two articles in the November voice about cycling without lights and in dark clothing I certainly agree that cyclists should make themselves clearly visible and should cycle safely I have seen many youngsters riding their bikes on both sides of the road and jump-ing on and off of the pavement This be-haviour does nothing to endear cyclists to motorists and gives responsible cyclists a bad name However there is another side to the coin My wife and I cycle extensively in the area We wear bright clothes cycle on the correct side of the road and take as much care as we can Unfortunately a number of drivers seem to have no regard for our safety They cheerfully overtake at sixty or seventy miles per hour giving us about two feet clearance Worst of all are the drivers of heavy articulated lorries and tractors with trailers They too often over-take with very little clearance and they seem to think we are stationary - as soon as their cab passes us they pull over to the left causing us to brake hard or end in the ditch We are usually cycling at twenty miles per hour or more and at the very least drivers should be sure that the REAR of their vehicle is past us before they pull in Contrast this with the way drivers ap-proach a horse and rider They inevitably slow to walking pace check carefully that they can see that the road ahead is clear and then pull over to the far right of the road to overtake We dont expect such extravagant care but please please be a little more thoughtful Finally I would like to thank the many careful motorists who dont overtake until they can see that the road ahead is clear and then give us a sensible clearance It makes such a difference Yours hopefully
Tony Preston
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Jessica Edward
Died 2nd December 2006
Therersquos a gift in life you cannot buy Itrsquos very rare and true
Itrsquos that special gift of friendship Like the one I had with you
Miss you every day
Effie
ALYTH IN BLOOM HAPPY Christmas everyone and Best wishes for the New Year from our committee Also can I say thank you to all who helped us in any way throughout the year ie coffee morning home baking raffles attending stallsetc Dona-tions printing and displaying posters thanks Evelyn for printing the certificates Thank you also to every-one for the appreciative remarks on our efforts to brighten up the town a bit And Jim we did enjoy your glowing comments in print on behalf of the Community Council Yours sincerely
Marguerite Mckenzie Chairperson
THANKS AFTER the sad passing and cremation service of my Uncle Len I wish to pass on thanks to everyone who attended the service and offer special thanks to the people who in the last few years of his life made things a little easier for him at home and made regular visits to hospital whether it be Perth royal Ninewells Dundee or Blairgowrie Cottage then latterly Northlands in Blairgowrie Elasaidh Mollison whose cooking and pastries often comforted him Alex and Eddie who looked in daily and did the weekly chicken run to Coupar An-gus in all weathers Stanley Sim for always a knock and a how are you keeping Len Dick Pennycook for the gardening and often the lift up when Len had fallen over in the house It must have been very comforting for him to know he had such very good neighbours Also thanks to the staff at Northlands Care facility in Blairgowrie Very Best Regards
Frank Robb
Email jpeoplecarshotmailcouk Fife Tel 01383 821359
DEAR Alyth Voice We were in Alyth on Monday 5th We were in Simrsquos hard-ware the butchers library and the church We also knocked on a few doors hoping to find someone who may have worked or known Margaret Ann Donaldson in 1966 at Bamff House There is one small detail she may have used the name ANNIE Donaldson as she did in 1967 in the electoral roll
Thanking you John Haggarty
THANKS I WOULD like to thank the following people for do-nating prizes to the Breakthrough Breast Cancer raffle recently held in the Alyth hotel Costcutters Lunans Spar Oscar The Losset Inn Burnside Inn Strathmore Golf Centre and the Alyth Hotel and a special thank you to Xhosa and Simon Howell for their kind donation Also many thanks to the all the people who purchased raffle ticketsmdasha total of pound310 was raised
Thanks again Irene Alyth Hotel
NOTE OF GRATITUDE I WOULD like to thank the personchild who found my
NEW glasses which I dropped in Losset Road on Thursday 15th November
On Saturday 17th I met and spoke to Bob Fisher in Losset Rd my parting words were Im off across the field for the third time to look for my glasses Imagine my delight when minutes later Bob called me over to
reunite me with my lost glasses made my day Many thanks again to Bob and to the thoughtful person who picked them up and left them on the
fenceBTs right It pays to talk Allan Fegen Losset Road
CHRISTIAN AID JUST to say ldquothank yourdquo for the great meeting we had Thanks to Nan White for arranging it Also thank you to the ladies who did the baking for the lovely tea we had
Everything as so nice Thank you Morag McArthur
ST NINIANrsquoS CHURCH TO all who attended our Coffee Morning on Saturday 20th October our most grateful thanks Once again
the Alyth Community has excelled itself Extra thanks to the ladies in the kitchen for the unseen work they
do We couldnrsquot function without them We had a grand total of pound716
Dorothy Oldham
JAMES TRIPNEY JOINERS
MOST folk will already have heard that the firm is closing down as from 31st December 2007
We would like to thank all our customers and friends for their valued support throughout the years
Loyal construction will be taking over the premises and we wish them success and hope you will
continue to support them Once again thank you all Ron amp Hamish Tripney
ENABLE THANK YOU
FRIENDS of Enable thank you all very sincerely for donating helping attending and supporting our
coffee morning on Saturday 17th November The amazing sum of pound1280 was raised and your
support is very much appreciated Annie Robertson
12
All joinery work undertaken
For more information contact Derek Fairweather on
07740 986 069
GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd
Kirriemuir
Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238
Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums
Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk
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TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035
All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected
Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping
FREE ESTIMATES
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______________________________________________________
PROMPT RELIABLE SERVICE WITH FREE QUOTATION
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Renovations bull New Builds bull Extensions bull Decking bull Patios
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For a free estimate call us NOW on 01828 634140
R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders
For Free Estimates
Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784
19 Tay Road Alyth Perthshire PH118EB
Stonework
Extensions Renovations
Harling Etc
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Plastering Dry Lining
Ames taping Wet Dash
NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE QUOTES
TEL01828 633970 or 07821294678
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89 Airlie Street Alyth
All kinds of gardening building decorating amp cleaning equipment
FOR HIRE amp SALE
Tel 01828 634174 Mob 07895 053838
ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL A LOT happened in 2007 Yet the year has flown by Way back in March we heard from Scottish and Southern Energy and the Scottish Commu-nity Foundation about the annual windfall which we will share with Mount Blair our neighbouring Commu-nity Council area I have tried to hasten the process without much success but at last we are talking about real money being available The latest is that the joint advisory group should be considering actual grants early in 2008 The next advisory group (full title the Drumderg Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Advisory Panel) meets on 20th November this year The only thing that is cast in stone is the pound64000 annual grant during the life of the Wind Farm This could be supplemented by another substantial sum based on how well the Wind Farm is doing Of course the amount is a grant to both Mount Blair and Alyth communities Hence the joint advisory panel drawn from both areas The panel when it meets on the 20th November will be considering the criteria and other details about grants deadlines how often we meet etc However I am anxious that the panel is also guided by some of the remarks at the 10th May meeting earlier this year ie the public meeting of representatives of the townrsquos voluntary groups They have also been taken up in the preliminary discussions of the advisory panel I am quite sure Mount Blair will be taking a long term view of how the money will be disbursed as well as the immediate financial cri-ses of some of their organisations and social amenities The Alyth representatives will also be taking this two pronged approach I will be pressing the Community Council to convene a Townrsquos meeting sometime in 2008 in order to form an Alyth Community Development Trust which would have as its main objective the forming of a programme to determine the long term needs and desires of the com-munity and how to satisfy those needs and desires Over the next 25 years it is expected that more than a million pounds could come to our community from the Drumderg Fund from the guaranteed amount plus the perform-ance determined supplement A Development Trust could use Drumderg funding as the basis for grants from other sources and aim for a substantial addition to Alythrsquos amenities eg a leisure centre with all facilities What do you think Write to the Voice or contact any Community Council member At the end of a 25 year period how do you visualise what your town will look like Still on the Drumderg theme I had a visit from Nancy Nicholson of the Radio Scotland Grassroots programme the other day She also talked to some other Alyth peo-ple and Nick Addington of the Scottish Community Foun-dation When she talked to me I became quickly con-vinced that the objective of the show was to depict a divided community She was going over all of the divisive factors that were bandied about before the Reporter came down on the side of approval for the Wind Farm No matter how hard she tried I refused to be drawn into a slanging match which would have opened old wounds that first drew blood during the 20032005 controversy over Drumderg That is history I am concerned about today and the future of Alyth A better future depends on the cooperation of our citizenry despite past differences I wasnrsquot surprised to receive a lsquophone call from the BBC in Aberdeen telling me that the programme had been pulled When I put it to them that they had not found enough controversy to suit their show they of course denied this The original half hour ldquoGrassrootsrdquo on Drum-derg had been abandoned However part of it was trans-mitted as an excerpt in another ldquoGrassrootsrdquo show on the weekend of 17th18th November Not having been notified of the date it was going out I missed the programme Thanks to Irene Robertson I just about managed to hear a tape of this six or seven minute piece When I say ldquojusthellip continued on page 13
13
WHY DONrsquoT YOU The Voice team are often asked why a particular story has NOT been covered in the Voice The answer is two-fold
1 The Voice team consists of volunteers not journalists Each member has a time-consuming task putting the Voice together each month as it is and there is little spare time to follow up events
2 The Voice is full and overflowing with existing articles and photos every month and it is rare when a space has to be filled
Why donrsquot you cover a story yourself or ask someone to write in for you
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP Everyone at Alyth Youth Partnership would like to
thank those who came to support our Bingo Tea on Nov 8th A special thanks goes out to all the volunteers and helpers who give up their time to support us on a regular
basis We appreciate all that you do folks
The Girls Group will commence on a Monday night from 630pm til 8pm at the Community Wing Alyth We will
confirm our programme in the local press shortly For further information contact 07936 788 117
MURRAY PENNYCOOK Est 1975
Plumbing amp Heating
Gas Oil Solid Fuel Central Heating Installations
Rhones Leadwork Drains
Free Estimates
Tel 01828 632 135 Mob 07850 733481
Meigle Road Alyth Blairgowrie PH11 8EX
Ash Chimney Systems
Call Simon on
01382 580245 or 07709-340575
Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash
a clean sweep guaranteed Pots Bird guards and Cowls fitted
Established 1980
Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved
Stewart MacDonald 8 Cambridge Street Alyth PH11 8AW
Telephone 01828 632 995
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
wwwhopeparkhousecouk Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Gavin R Jamieson BARONY VIEW GROUND
MAINTENANCE Hay Street
Alyth
Tel 07739 833595 E-mail baronyviewtiscalicouk
For all the usual garden services including fencing gravelling and paving
GUTTER CLEARING
FULL FENCING SERVICE
AVAILABLE Remember the strong winds last year Donrsquot get caught out this time round Have your fences and trees checked
now
Snow Clearing and Salting Service
A Merry Christmas to all my Customers
and Good Health for 2008
ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL contrsquod aboutrdquo the download recording was not of good quality I must say not Irenersquos fault The members of the public who were interviewed did not rise to Nancyrsquos leading questions but said the traffic was no
worse than expected Councillor Caroline Shiers spoke for her Glens constituents Nick Addington described the Drumderg Benefit Fund process Alan Young spoke up for Scottish amp Southern Energy Altogether not too bad for balance but poor old Nancy Nicholson was still trying to imply deep controversy splitting the townsfolk using emo-tive language in her commentary You may think that is sour grapes on my part They cut my interview altogether The good news however is that the programme pro-ducer has become interested in Alyth and promises to look at the prospect of another radio programme about our town Wouldnrsquot it be great were they or even better a television crew to turn up for our planned pre-gala concert and Gala Day itself The biggest and best parade ever is planned It will be a great show worthy of any radio or television programme Well I did ask for it I asked you to make our job difficult by submitting a large number of nominations for our Citi-zen and Young Citizen of the Year To date a record num-ber of nominations have been handed in Thank you very much indeed Elsewhere in the Voice there is a Stop Press announcement on who our Citizen and Young Citi-zen for 2007 will be They will know who they are by the time they read this but can I pass on the warmest con-gratulations of the Community Council to our two top citizens In closing may I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year No matter how busy you are Be Happy
Jim Adam Chairman
Alyth Country Cabs Taxi AirportStation Transfers Contract Hire Corporate Hire
6 seater
01828 63 41 99 07732 919 281
14
The ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR
NEW TEL 01828 634165
Telephone Orders Welcome
New Opening Hours
Monday 5pm mdash 9pm Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday 5pm mdash 9pm Thursday 5pm mdash 9pm Friday 5pm mdash 9pm Saturday 5pm mdash 9pm Sunday CLOSED
Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502
Open 7 days serving LUNCHES SNACKS
EVENING MEALS
BEER GARDEN
Food served all day Sunday Children welcome
Function catered for
The Glenisla Hotel
The Inn in the Glen Kirkton of Glenisla
Come and enjoy our delicious lunches and dinners served in our lovely Country Hotel
Available Tuesday to Sunday Lunch 12pm to 2pm Dinner 6pm to 9pm
Bookings now being taken for Christmas and New Year Functions - 3 Course Meals from
pound1595 Booking Essential
Tel No 01575 582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom
Lands of Loyal Hotel Loyal Road Alyth PH11 8JQ
Festive Menu available throughout December
Enjoy a festive meal in our highly acclaimed restaurant and relax after-
wards in the comfortable surroundings of the oak-panelled grand hall
Lunch pound2495 Dinner pound2795
Booking Essential - For Reservations Call 01828 633151
Light Lunches restart 3rd January
PEEL FARM LINTRATHEN
01575 560718
COFFEE SHOP + COURTYARD GIFT BARN
Open Daily 1000am - 430pm until 21st December
Exhibition of Pet Portraits by Madeleine Fleming in Courtyard
Gallery till close Comissions Undertaken
Re-opens weekends from 2nd Feb 2008
Christmas Greetings from
Will Mackay Muirton Care Home Blairgowrie amp Lily Mackay 7 High Street Alyth
Will amp Lily wish all their friends amp neighbours
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS amp A GOOD NEW YEAR and thank them for all their kindness
over the past year God Bless You All
PLOUGHING MATCHES
Above Alythrsquos Chic Nicoll assisted the late Rab Grantrsquos grandson Robert at Blairgowrie Ploughing Match on
1st November Right New Alythrsquos Doug McNicoll competes in
Alyth Ploughing Match on 25th October
Photo
s by D
M Ph
il-
MILL STREET ALYTH BLAIRGOWRIE PH11 8BJ
TEL (01828) 633356
Plan your Holiday entertainment with us
1st a 50rsquos 60rsquos Dance 22nd Dec Then next
Christmas Eve Party 24th Dec
Tickets pound5 ea Available in advance only from The Burnside Inn
Limited number of tickets available Each ticket Good only for single event
We reserve the right to refuse admission wwwtheburnsideinncom
15
START YOUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT THE ALYTH HOTEL
Have your Christmas day lunch and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere in
our restaurant We also have available a Pre-Christmas menu for all
your festive celebrations
Bookings now being taken for the beginning of December
The Alyth Hotel CHRISTMAS DAY 2007 French Onion Soup with Herb Croutons
Cream of Tomato amp Fresh Basil Soup
Chilled Melon Balls with Mango Sorbet amp Fresh Passion Fruit drizzled with Cointreau Syrup
Finely Sliced Smoked Venison
with Pickled Walnuts Redcurrant Jelly
Juicy Norwegian Prawns bound in a Tangy Marie Rose
Dressing Enhanced with Fresh Cream amp Brandy
ooOOoo
Traditional Roast Turkey with Chestnut amp Apricot Stuffing Cranberry Compote Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta amp
Thyme Flavoured Gravy
Lamb Shank marinated in Garlic Rosemary Mint amp Honey
Very Slowly Braised and served with a Rich Sweet Gravy
Roast Loin of Pork with an Orange Chutney Flavoured Gravy
Roast Potatoes amp Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta
Fillet of Salmon gently poached in white wine Served
with a delicate Lemon amp Dill Sauce
Mushroom Asparagus amp Cashew Nut Stroganoff
served on a bed of Basmaati Rice with a Side Salad
ooOOoo
Individual Christmas Pudding with a Warm Boozy Sauce amp
Fresh Whipped Cream
Homemade Christmas Trifle with Drambuie amp Raspberries
topped with Fresh Whipped Cream Amoretti Biscuits
Homemade Soft Centred Strawberry Pavlova with a
delicious Red Berry Coulis
Irish Cream liqueur Cheesecake with Whipped Baileys Cream
Cheese amp Biscuits with Black Grapes
ooOOoo
Coffee with Cream amp After Dinner Mints
ooOOoo
pound3750
For further information and details of our Festive menus or to make a booking please contact us at the Alyth Hotel
on 01828 632447
Backwater Dam IN the October Voice a photo was published showing some of the staff who worked on Backwater Dam submitted by Tom Dymock DC Thompson have kindly searched their archives and loaned the Voice eight photos relating to the construction
of the Dam and its official opening by the Queen in 1969 The first three are printed below Were you there Let the Voice know
16
Terrific Gents Ladies Seniors
and Juniors Sections Many weekly competitions and events
throughout the whole year Vibrant and Friendly Clubhouse with
an excellent Social Scene
Join Now ndash Play Winter Golf Free
No Increase in Membership Fees for another Year Direct Debit Scheme Available
Fantastic Golf Offer for DecemberJanuary Golf and 2-Course Meal - Any Day - Only pound20 pp
Buggy Hire only pound10
Please call for membership details or to make a tee reservation Tel 01828 633322
Our Restaurant benefits from an elevated position with wonderful views over Strathmore to the Sidlaw Hills
Great Menu ndash Great Prices ndash All Day ndash Every Day
WINTER LUNCH SPECIAL MENU (Available 1200 - 230pm daily)
2 Course Lunch pound650 3 Course Lunch pound850
Please telephone 01828 634004 if you would like to reserve a table
XMAS LUNCH BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN
Please Call for a Xmas Menu
lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo
17
Newspapers
Magazines
Stationery
Envelopes Cards Gifts
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
PETS PANTRY
19 High Street Blairgowrie
Tel 01356 623006 Keith Nicol
Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth Open Tuesday Mornings 9 am-1145 am
Or by appointment Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries
A 24 hour service is maintained on 01828 633 433
BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY TUTORING
A recently retired University academic (also qualified secondary school teacher) offers tutoring for Standard Grades and Highers
High success rate in 2006-2007
Tel 01575 560 333
PIANO TUITION AND
HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION
An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is
available Adults as well as children
Tel 01575 560 333
DAVIDSONS CHEMIST
9 Airlie St Alyth Tel 01828 632302
COME IN AND BROWSE OUR NEW RANGE OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS NOW IN STOCK
PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED
DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE
MINOR AILMENTS SERVICE AND ADVICE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
FROM YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST
LUNANS Newsagents 8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330
Prepaid internet access - easy as phone top-ups pound10 for 2000 minutes
All-year newspaper and magazine deliveries
A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion
A wide selection of stationery
Shop Open 530am - 530pm Mon - Fri 530am - 4pm Saturday 700am - 1pm Sunday
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Working towards a healthier community
Do you Suffer Discomfort from bull Callus or Corns bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot bull Verrucas or In-growing Toenails
Treatment in the comfort of your own home
For all your footcare requirements contact Madeleine on
01250 872005 Mobile 07904 382840
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MENSWEAR amp WOMENSWEAR GARMENT ALTERATION SERVICE
also CURTAIN MAKING SHORTENING
(Customer to provide own Fabric amp Trim)
~ Collection amp Delivery Service ~
Contact Mr Joe Chalmers ~ ALYTH ~
Tel 01828 634241
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H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565
All you need for Christmas Come and Browse our Large Selection of
GIFTS TOYS HOBBYCRAFT MODELS DOLLS HOUSES amp ACCESSORIES
CARDS CALENDARS WRAPPING PAPER GIFT BAGS MONEY WALLETS amp DIARIES
lsquoWishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Yearrsquo
COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY ADVICE SESSIONS
Members of the local communities now will have the opportunity to receive Fire Safety advice at their local Fire Station Advice can
be given on all aspects of Fire and Rescue activi-ties eg Home and Commercial fire safety One of our most effective tools we have in highlighting the danger of fire is by direct contact with the pub-lic those people who have unfortunately experi-enced fire in a home do not need convincing of the dangers however we have a real challenge in convincing the rest of the public that fires do not just happen to ldquoOther Peoplerdquo You will also have the opportunity to book a free ldquoHome Fire Risk Assessmentrdquo and have local Firefighters assess any dangers within your home Next Session is at
Alyth Fire Station 13th December 10am - 12noon
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Notice of Office Bearers and Committee Members after the Committee meeting in November 2007 Office-Bearers Chairperson Mr Michael Kay Tel Alyth 632252632690 e-mail michaelkay1tiscalicouk Vice-Chairperson Mrs Flo McNeil Tel Alyth 632986 Secretary Treasurer Mrs Nancy Kay Tel Alyth 632690 Committee Mr C Macdonald Mrs M McNicoll Mrs K Donaldson Mr G Jamieson Mrs J McGill
The Chairman and all Committee Members wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members businesses and business personal the editorial staff of The Alyth Voice and all their clientscustomers from the Alyth amp District area
DO YOU REMEMBER
Thanks to Jim Kermack for the newspaper cuttings of an Alyth train stuck in 9ft (yes feet) snow drifts
between Newtyle and Auchterhouse in 1947 Two hundred () men dug the train out of the drifts If you were one of the men or can add to the story
please contact the Voice
Ah those were the days
18
OPENING 5TH DECEMBER 2007
INDIAN BUFFET
6 STARTERS - 8 CURRIES + RICE DESSERT OR TEACOFFEE
Eat as much as you want - pound995 per person We also have a great range in our Arsquola Carte Menu
OPENING HOURS - Wed - Sun 500pm to 1000pm
Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth PH11 8BT For Reservations tel 01828 634153
ANOTHER VOICE Margaret McKenzie a member of the Alyth Voice team was
amazed to find ANOTHER VOICE on a recent trip to New York
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS Due to the increasing
demand for advertising space the deadline for new ads or
changing content is the 16th of each month Submission details on p2
Scottish Preserves Wish all our Customers a Merry
Christmas Why not visit our Christmas Gift Stall
on the ground floor of The Overgate Centre Dundee
from the 17th November till 24th December High Street Rattray Blairgowrie
01250 871186 wwwscottish-preservescouk
19
J amp M KAY Ladies amp Gents
Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street ALYTH Telephone 01828 632252
Nancy amp Michael wish all their clients neighbours and friends a very Merry Christmas and
a Prosperous and Happy New Year
Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie
Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems
Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful
Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a mem-ber of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345
or 07762 188418 (mobile)
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED
TRISHA WALTON
HOME VISITS 01828 640229
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome
COLIN amp CATHY FORD Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth
CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS
EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE MANICURE
by CREATIVE NAILS Late Nights Tues amp Thurs
BUSINESS AS USUAL Tel01828 632297
ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY BALKEERIE
BY GLAMIS FORFAR Telfax 01307 840431
Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy
products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton
Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse
Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson
lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage
Tel 01828 640201
CHEMISTRY TUITION
Requiring Standard Grade or Higher Grade tuition in Alyth or surrounding area
Currently in teaching practice with excellent record of pass rates
Contact Mr Shand on 07973 909 983 to discuss hourly rate
ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES NOW
MINCE PIES SHORTBREAD PAVLOVAS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
MERINGUES
TEL 01828 632426 wwwcakesbysallycouk
GLENSHEE POTTERY Glenshee by Blairgowrie PH10 7LP Tel 01250 882238 Mob 07796 590 778 E-mail glensheepotshotmailcouk
Looking for something different this Christmas
Then come and browse our extensive selection of pottery local crafts gifts
and decorations
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Closed from Christmas Eve until Easter 2008
Yoursquoll find a warm welcome at the Glenshee Pottery in the Glen
of the Fairies on the A93
ldquoA Pot is not just for Christmashelliprdquo
MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET 22 Commercial Street Alyth
Tel 01828 633143
Christmas Stock Now In Beautiful Jewellery in Murano Glass
Bulbs and Winter Bedding Boots Wellingtons Work Jackets lsquoWishing you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Yearrsquo
RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER
59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097
Open Tues - Sat
lsquoA Merry Christmas and a Happy amp Prosperous New Year to all our
Customersrsquo
Gift Vouchers Available
ALYTH ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Spring 2008 Evening Classes
MONDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
4th amp 11th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
25th February amp 3rd March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 10th amp 17th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 28th January (excl 18th Feb) ~~~
DRU YOGA For all ages and abilities Get in tune with your body through postures breathing exercises relaxation and meditation Bring blanket a bottle of water and wear
loose clothing
Tutor Aileen Brown Alyth Town Hall Fee pound28pound25
10 classes from 21st January 730-9pm ~~~
WEDNESDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
6th amp 13th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
27th February amp 5th March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 12th amp 19th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 6th February
Golf classes may be divided into beginners and improvers if this is suitable to students Please indicate if you are a beginner
Golf classes please bring 678 iron and wear trainers or flat soled shoes
~~~ Enrolment forms can be obtained in Alyth Post Office
and many local shops Completed forms including payment should be returned
ASAP as numbers are limited in some classes ~~~
Further information available from Pam Drysdale on Tel 01250 873641
20 Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyrightcopyalythvoice 2007
Public Notices
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB
November Draw pound50 - No 125 Ricky Don pound30 - No 158 Mrs A Fleming pound20 - No 18 Mrs A Smith
COFFEE MORNING CANCELLATION
Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret to inform that the Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital League of Friends Coffee Morning arranged
for Saturday 15th December is now cancelled Anne Rhind
Alyth Badminton Club is a small group of people who like a bit of
exercise during the long winter evenings Interested in playing Then why not come along to
Airlie Street Hall We meet every Tuesday 730-930pm
Open to persons over the age of 18 - any standard welcome - come and give it a try
ALYTH BOWLING CLUB would like to thank everyone for the successful
coffee morning on Saturday 10th November We raised pound89855 thank you all very much
We have a STOVIE DANCE on
Friday 7th December 8pm-Midnight dancing to Steven Carcary
All members and friends welcome Isobel Fotheringham
ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY Listen out for us as we will be out and
about Carol Singing on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th December (Evenings)
Glenda Kean Committee Member
3rd Alyth Brownies COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 1st December 10am-12noon
Donations to the usual stalls gratefully received
CAN YOU HELP Can you help to shed any light on the donation of
the rose bushes many years ago along the Alyth Burn beside Pitnacree Street
Marguerite McKenzie Tel 01828 632749
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Race Night Thank you to everybody who took part and very
special thanks to individuals and businesses who sponsored races donated prizes and helped make
this an enjoyable evening Almost pound300 was raised on the night
Craft Fair Our very grateful thanks to all the crafters who
donated an amazing pound170 to Alyth Christmas Lights after their successful Craft Fair in Alyth Town Hall
At this time of year everyone can see what we do with the money that is raised and we are always amazed by the huge support that we enjoy in the
community Our fund raising events are always well attended and we appreciate what everybody does
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to ONE and ALL
Saturday 8th December COFFEE MORNING 10am
Hamper Raffle Cake amp Candy
Alyth Primary School Design-a-Light Entries Display
Alyth amp District Pipe Band COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 22 December 2007 Airlie Street Hall Alyth
10am - 12 noon Usual Stalls
Any donations baking or help will be gratefully appreciated
Jackie Macintyre Tel 01828 633369
WANTED
Either a knitting machine that is in good order but no longer in use - am willing to pay a nominal amount for it maybe loan it OR is there someone with an above machine that could use it to knit up basic sweaters REASON I am now in possession of a beautiful selec-tion of cones of wool and wish to either put them to good use myself (in my Spare time) or find someone who can help me
PS this is to help Alyth knitting for Charity either lo-cally or in Africa This has been a well supported cause Thank you
Please can someone help me in this Susan Dawson 01828 633239 or e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom
WANTED Cleaning help wanted near Alyth own transport
required Hours amp wages by arrangement
GardenerHandyman wanted for full time work near Alyth Experience not necessary but preferred
Accommodation may be available with possible work for partner
Please telephone 07721 509 034 for further details
Alyth Parish Church Country Dance Group Thursdays 730 - 930pm
We finish the autumn season with our Christmas Party dancing to Ian Cruickshanks Band All members and their guests are welcome
Classes begin again January A good way to keep warm on cold winter evenings Come and join us keep fit and learn something new Call Anne on
01828 632971 or Moira on 01828 632770
January 10th 17th 24th 31st February 7th 14th 21st 28th
All in Airlie Street Hall
(21st Feb inc live music with Muriel amp Jim Boal)
ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street - 730pm
~~~ 4th December Evelyn Hood
lsquoScottish Traditions of Dancersquo - Illustrated ~~~
15th January 2008 Terry Isles lsquoIslands on the Edgersquo - Illustrated
~~~ 29th January 2008 Andrew Thorpe
lsquoThe North Sea Bird Clubrsquo 25 Years of Offshore Recording - Illustrated
~~~ 12th February 2008 AGM followed by
Professor John M Mackenzie lsquoWilliam Lyon Mackenzie
A Famous Canadian from Alythrsquo - Illustrated
WANTED CleanerHousekeeper 8 hours per week References Required Tel 07710 523 462
ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla
(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 have been compiled
into an album This album can now be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY
Alyth Parish Church
Sunday Service 11am (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service)
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Choir Practice Fridays 7pm
~~~ Celebrating Christmas
Sunday 23rd December 11am Morning Worship
includes a traditional Nativity Play presented by the Sunday School
6pm A Festival of Nine Lessons amp Carols Come and hear the whole Advent Story told in
words and music and enjoy singing some traditional carols
Christmas Eve 6pm Reflective Service of Preparation
for Christmas Day If Christmas will be difficult for you this year but you do not want to miss it out entirely come and
spend a quiet time reflecting on the enduring meaning of Christrsquos birth
1130pm Traditional Watch Night Service taking us into the first moments of
Christmas Day
Christmas Day 11am Family Service of Celebration
Sunday 30th December 11am Informal Communion
Normal service times resume on 6th January 2008 ~~~
Eye-catching green or purple Christmas cards showing our very own Nativity family are now
available for sale in the Hall of Friendship each Sunday as are Notelets showing the church
resplendent in springtime All pound2 per pack (8 cards amp envelopes)
~~~ GUILD
The Guild meets on Thursday 6th December at 7pm in the Airlie Street Hall Our Speaker is Alyth Community Policeman PC Mark Stewart All are welcome There is no meeting in January
wwwalythparishchurchorguk
10
ALYTH WRITERS GROUP THE Alyth Writers Group finish their fortnightly meetings in the Community Wing of Alyth Primary School on Thursday 13th December Sessions start at 1030am and last for a couple of hours Members bring examples of their work for discus-sion or seek advice on getting started in a free and easy atmosphere The objec-tive is to publish a booklet of their work Local history is of particular interest All welcome Tel 633287 for more details
ALYTH CRAFTS GROUP ALYTH Community Wing in St Andrews Street is now established as the regular fortnightly venue of Alyth Crafts Group The work undertaken and demonstrated includes Glass Engraving Painting (watercolours and other media) and any other crafthobby members and new members wish to bring along The Group finishes on Thursday December 13th All sessions are from 1030am to 1230pm Beginners and old hands are all welcome Ring 01828 633287 for more info
JAMMY PINEMARTINS DID ye ken that pine martins like tae gorge on jammy honey marmalade or peanut butter pieces Have you ever seen a live pine martin Well we hadnrsquot before our recent No-vember holiday near Kilfinnan in a comfy self-catering Glen lodge on the shores of Loch Lochy Each evening this pine martin family appeared quite unconcerned about us watching through the porch windae Made our holiday tae see them I can tell you Even non-stop cauld rain amp mist couldnae dampen our delight Another day we crossed the ldquonewrdquo Skye Bridge circled the roundabout twice and returned by Kintail Sisters tae eat again at the great Glen Rowan cafeacute at Invermoriston I ken theyrsquore spoilt but those twa dugs loved their burgers We nearly worked out the pound1 coin electric meter only being left in the dark once Optimistcally wersquoll return in the summer sunshine tae bask read or boldly walk withoot wellies How did we find out aboot this great place Theyrsquore long-time freeinds orsquo wi braw Alyth postie Booking details on request Josi F Top Orsquo Toon
Congratulations on your Graduation
Jane C Findlay Birchview Meigle Road Alyth
Batchelor of Arts in Child amp Youth Studies from Perth College in October 2007
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
BRIAN EASTON MEMORIAL IN Julyrsquos Voice we remembered local man Brian Easton who was killed in the Falklands Conflict aged 24 Senior Aircraftsman David Robertson 22 of Morn Street began a tour of duty in the Falklands in June and made a special journey to Stanley to place a memo-rial plaque on behalf of his uncle Garry Mitchell and Ian Oakley friends of Brianrsquos (see Septemberrsquos Voice) The above photo shows David installing the plaque next to the tree dedicated to Brian in the 1982 Memorial Wood The wood contains a tree for each service-person killed during the Falklands War and those killed in accidents since
REMEMBRANCE DAY in ALYTH
Above Jim MacFarlane bows in respect at the War Memorial on 11th November
THE RBLS wish to thank all who took part in both the Church Service and Remembrance Day parade on Sunday the 11th An incredible turn out demonstrating how the Town appreciates those relations friends and unknown warriors all heroes who gave their lives so that we may live as we do today Too many groups and individuals to single anyone out but your support which continues to this day is very highly valued Thank you RBLS Alyth Branch
11
Your Letters Donrsquot have access to emailAlyth Library is now offering FREE access to the Internet for SURFING the WEBsending EMAILS Visit the library for more details
Pat Parnham wishes everyone a
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year
Thank you all for your friendship and support
KNITTING FOR CHARITY TO all busy needles in Alyth ndash A huge thank you for your generosity Progress Already the first blanket is being made up this takes 88 squares and I have been given a beautiful selection of jumpers hats scarves baby clothes and sets of clothes to name but a few I have reprinted the pattern books-again Which is great as it brings more and more folk in to help Thank you If you wish to contact me tel 01828 633239 e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom Or as before any donations can be left at ldquoHobbiesrdquo or ldquoMegs Mini Marketrdquo Thank you Meg and Muriel Happy Christmas to you all and may 2008 be a good and healthy year for us all
Yours Susan Dawson
Alyth 11th November 2007
DEAR Alyth Voice I read with interest the two articles in the November voice about cycling without lights and in dark clothing I certainly agree that cyclists should make themselves clearly visible and should cycle safely I have seen many youngsters riding their bikes on both sides of the road and jump-ing on and off of the pavement This be-haviour does nothing to endear cyclists to motorists and gives responsible cyclists a bad name However there is another side to the coin My wife and I cycle extensively in the area We wear bright clothes cycle on the correct side of the road and take as much care as we can Unfortunately a number of drivers seem to have no regard for our safety They cheerfully overtake at sixty or seventy miles per hour giving us about two feet clearance Worst of all are the drivers of heavy articulated lorries and tractors with trailers They too often over-take with very little clearance and they seem to think we are stationary - as soon as their cab passes us they pull over to the left causing us to brake hard or end in the ditch We are usually cycling at twenty miles per hour or more and at the very least drivers should be sure that the REAR of their vehicle is past us before they pull in Contrast this with the way drivers ap-proach a horse and rider They inevitably slow to walking pace check carefully that they can see that the road ahead is clear and then pull over to the far right of the road to overtake We dont expect such extravagant care but please please be a little more thoughtful Finally I would like to thank the many careful motorists who dont overtake until they can see that the road ahead is clear and then give us a sensible clearance It makes such a difference Yours hopefully
Tony Preston
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Jessica Edward
Died 2nd December 2006
Therersquos a gift in life you cannot buy Itrsquos very rare and true
Itrsquos that special gift of friendship Like the one I had with you
Miss you every day
Effie
ALYTH IN BLOOM HAPPY Christmas everyone and Best wishes for the New Year from our committee Also can I say thank you to all who helped us in any way throughout the year ie coffee morning home baking raffles attending stallsetc Dona-tions printing and displaying posters thanks Evelyn for printing the certificates Thank you also to every-one for the appreciative remarks on our efforts to brighten up the town a bit And Jim we did enjoy your glowing comments in print on behalf of the Community Council Yours sincerely
Marguerite Mckenzie Chairperson
THANKS AFTER the sad passing and cremation service of my Uncle Len I wish to pass on thanks to everyone who attended the service and offer special thanks to the people who in the last few years of his life made things a little easier for him at home and made regular visits to hospital whether it be Perth royal Ninewells Dundee or Blairgowrie Cottage then latterly Northlands in Blairgowrie Elasaidh Mollison whose cooking and pastries often comforted him Alex and Eddie who looked in daily and did the weekly chicken run to Coupar An-gus in all weathers Stanley Sim for always a knock and a how are you keeping Len Dick Pennycook for the gardening and often the lift up when Len had fallen over in the house It must have been very comforting for him to know he had such very good neighbours Also thanks to the staff at Northlands Care facility in Blairgowrie Very Best Regards
Frank Robb
Email jpeoplecarshotmailcouk Fife Tel 01383 821359
DEAR Alyth Voice We were in Alyth on Monday 5th We were in Simrsquos hard-ware the butchers library and the church We also knocked on a few doors hoping to find someone who may have worked or known Margaret Ann Donaldson in 1966 at Bamff House There is one small detail she may have used the name ANNIE Donaldson as she did in 1967 in the electoral roll
Thanking you John Haggarty
THANKS I WOULD like to thank the following people for do-nating prizes to the Breakthrough Breast Cancer raffle recently held in the Alyth hotel Costcutters Lunans Spar Oscar The Losset Inn Burnside Inn Strathmore Golf Centre and the Alyth Hotel and a special thank you to Xhosa and Simon Howell for their kind donation Also many thanks to the all the people who purchased raffle ticketsmdasha total of pound310 was raised
Thanks again Irene Alyth Hotel
NOTE OF GRATITUDE I WOULD like to thank the personchild who found my
NEW glasses which I dropped in Losset Road on Thursday 15th November
On Saturday 17th I met and spoke to Bob Fisher in Losset Rd my parting words were Im off across the field for the third time to look for my glasses Imagine my delight when minutes later Bob called me over to
reunite me with my lost glasses made my day Many thanks again to Bob and to the thoughtful person who picked them up and left them on the
fenceBTs right It pays to talk Allan Fegen Losset Road
CHRISTIAN AID JUST to say ldquothank yourdquo for the great meeting we had Thanks to Nan White for arranging it Also thank you to the ladies who did the baking for the lovely tea we had
Everything as so nice Thank you Morag McArthur
ST NINIANrsquoS CHURCH TO all who attended our Coffee Morning on Saturday 20th October our most grateful thanks Once again
the Alyth Community has excelled itself Extra thanks to the ladies in the kitchen for the unseen work they
do We couldnrsquot function without them We had a grand total of pound716
Dorothy Oldham
JAMES TRIPNEY JOINERS
MOST folk will already have heard that the firm is closing down as from 31st December 2007
We would like to thank all our customers and friends for their valued support throughout the years
Loyal construction will be taking over the premises and we wish them success and hope you will
continue to support them Once again thank you all Ron amp Hamish Tripney
ENABLE THANK YOU
FRIENDS of Enable thank you all very sincerely for donating helping attending and supporting our
coffee morning on Saturday 17th November The amazing sum of pound1280 was raised and your
support is very much appreciated Annie Robertson
12
All joinery work undertaken
For more information contact Derek Fairweather on
07740 986 069
GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd
Kirriemuir
Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238
Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums
Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk
CAMPBELL GERRARD FENCING CONTRACTOR
TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035
All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected
Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping
FREE ESTIMATES
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______________________________________________________
PROMPT RELIABLE SERVICE WITH FREE QUOTATION
____________________________________________________
Tel 01828 632879 ______________________________________
SIMPLY THE BEST
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Renovations bull New Builds bull Extensions bull Decking bull Patios
Tiling bull Painting bull Plumbing bull Electrical
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For a free estimate call us NOW on 01828 634140
R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders
For Free Estimates
Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784
19 Tay Road Alyth Perthshire PH118EB
Stonework
Extensions Renovations
Harling Etc
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Walls amp floor tiling Harling Coving
Plastering Dry Lining
Ames taping Wet Dash
NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE QUOTES
TEL01828 633970 or 07821294678
ZAP TOOLS TOOL HIRE
89 Airlie Street Alyth
All kinds of gardening building decorating amp cleaning equipment
FOR HIRE amp SALE
Tel 01828 634174 Mob 07895 053838
ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL A LOT happened in 2007 Yet the year has flown by Way back in March we heard from Scottish and Southern Energy and the Scottish Commu-nity Foundation about the annual windfall which we will share with Mount Blair our neighbouring Commu-nity Council area I have tried to hasten the process without much success but at last we are talking about real money being available The latest is that the joint advisory group should be considering actual grants early in 2008 The next advisory group (full title the Drumderg Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Advisory Panel) meets on 20th November this year The only thing that is cast in stone is the pound64000 annual grant during the life of the Wind Farm This could be supplemented by another substantial sum based on how well the Wind Farm is doing Of course the amount is a grant to both Mount Blair and Alyth communities Hence the joint advisory panel drawn from both areas The panel when it meets on the 20th November will be considering the criteria and other details about grants deadlines how often we meet etc However I am anxious that the panel is also guided by some of the remarks at the 10th May meeting earlier this year ie the public meeting of representatives of the townrsquos voluntary groups They have also been taken up in the preliminary discussions of the advisory panel I am quite sure Mount Blair will be taking a long term view of how the money will be disbursed as well as the immediate financial cri-ses of some of their organisations and social amenities The Alyth representatives will also be taking this two pronged approach I will be pressing the Community Council to convene a Townrsquos meeting sometime in 2008 in order to form an Alyth Community Development Trust which would have as its main objective the forming of a programme to determine the long term needs and desires of the com-munity and how to satisfy those needs and desires Over the next 25 years it is expected that more than a million pounds could come to our community from the Drumderg Fund from the guaranteed amount plus the perform-ance determined supplement A Development Trust could use Drumderg funding as the basis for grants from other sources and aim for a substantial addition to Alythrsquos amenities eg a leisure centre with all facilities What do you think Write to the Voice or contact any Community Council member At the end of a 25 year period how do you visualise what your town will look like Still on the Drumderg theme I had a visit from Nancy Nicholson of the Radio Scotland Grassroots programme the other day She also talked to some other Alyth peo-ple and Nick Addington of the Scottish Community Foun-dation When she talked to me I became quickly con-vinced that the objective of the show was to depict a divided community She was going over all of the divisive factors that were bandied about before the Reporter came down on the side of approval for the Wind Farm No matter how hard she tried I refused to be drawn into a slanging match which would have opened old wounds that first drew blood during the 20032005 controversy over Drumderg That is history I am concerned about today and the future of Alyth A better future depends on the cooperation of our citizenry despite past differences I wasnrsquot surprised to receive a lsquophone call from the BBC in Aberdeen telling me that the programme had been pulled When I put it to them that they had not found enough controversy to suit their show they of course denied this The original half hour ldquoGrassrootsrdquo on Drum-derg had been abandoned However part of it was trans-mitted as an excerpt in another ldquoGrassrootsrdquo show on the weekend of 17th18th November Not having been notified of the date it was going out I missed the programme Thanks to Irene Robertson I just about managed to hear a tape of this six or seven minute piece When I say ldquojusthellip continued on page 13
13
WHY DONrsquoT YOU The Voice team are often asked why a particular story has NOT been covered in the Voice The answer is two-fold
1 The Voice team consists of volunteers not journalists Each member has a time-consuming task putting the Voice together each month as it is and there is little spare time to follow up events
2 The Voice is full and overflowing with existing articles and photos every month and it is rare when a space has to be filled
Why donrsquot you cover a story yourself or ask someone to write in for you
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP Everyone at Alyth Youth Partnership would like to
thank those who came to support our Bingo Tea on Nov 8th A special thanks goes out to all the volunteers and helpers who give up their time to support us on a regular
basis We appreciate all that you do folks
The Girls Group will commence on a Monday night from 630pm til 8pm at the Community Wing Alyth We will
confirm our programme in the local press shortly For further information contact 07936 788 117
MURRAY PENNYCOOK Est 1975
Plumbing amp Heating
Gas Oil Solid Fuel Central Heating Installations
Rhones Leadwork Drains
Free Estimates
Tel 01828 632 135 Mob 07850 733481
Meigle Road Alyth Blairgowrie PH11 8EX
Ash Chimney Systems
Call Simon on
01382 580245 or 07709-340575
Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash
a clean sweep guaranteed Pots Bird guards and Cowls fitted
Established 1980
Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved
Stewart MacDonald 8 Cambridge Street Alyth PH11 8AW
Telephone 01828 632 995
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
wwwhopeparkhousecouk Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Gavin R Jamieson BARONY VIEW GROUND
MAINTENANCE Hay Street
Alyth
Tel 07739 833595 E-mail baronyviewtiscalicouk
For all the usual garden services including fencing gravelling and paving
GUTTER CLEARING
FULL FENCING SERVICE
AVAILABLE Remember the strong winds last year Donrsquot get caught out this time round Have your fences and trees checked
now
Snow Clearing and Salting Service
A Merry Christmas to all my Customers
and Good Health for 2008
ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL contrsquod aboutrdquo the download recording was not of good quality I must say not Irenersquos fault The members of the public who were interviewed did not rise to Nancyrsquos leading questions but said the traffic was no
worse than expected Councillor Caroline Shiers spoke for her Glens constituents Nick Addington described the Drumderg Benefit Fund process Alan Young spoke up for Scottish amp Southern Energy Altogether not too bad for balance but poor old Nancy Nicholson was still trying to imply deep controversy splitting the townsfolk using emo-tive language in her commentary You may think that is sour grapes on my part They cut my interview altogether The good news however is that the programme pro-ducer has become interested in Alyth and promises to look at the prospect of another radio programme about our town Wouldnrsquot it be great were they or even better a television crew to turn up for our planned pre-gala concert and Gala Day itself The biggest and best parade ever is planned It will be a great show worthy of any radio or television programme Well I did ask for it I asked you to make our job difficult by submitting a large number of nominations for our Citi-zen and Young Citizen of the Year To date a record num-ber of nominations have been handed in Thank you very much indeed Elsewhere in the Voice there is a Stop Press announcement on who our Citizen and Young Citi-zen for 2007 will be They will know who they are by the time they read this but can I pass on the warmest con-gratulations of the Community Council to our two top citizens In closing may I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year No matter how busy you are Be Happy
Jim Adam Chairman
Alyth Country Cabs Taxi AirportStation Transfers Contract Hire Corporate Hire
6 seater
01828 63 41 99 07732 919 281
14
The ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR
NEW TEL 01828 634165
Telephone Orders Welcome
New Opening Hours
Monday 5pm mdash 9pm Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday 5pm mdash 9pm Thursday 5pm mdash 9pm Friday 5pm mdash 9pm Saturday 5pm mdash 9pm Sunday CLOSED
Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502
Open 7 days serving LUNCHES SNACKS
EVENING MEALS
BEER GARDEN
Food served all day Sunday Children welcome
Function catered for
The Glenisla Hotel
The Inn in the Glen Kirkton of Glenisla
Come and enjoy our delicious lunches and dinners served in our lovely Country Hotel
Available Tuesday to Sunday Lunch 12pm to 2pm Dinner 6pm to 9pm
Bookings now being taken for Christmas and New Year Functions - 3 Course Meals from
pound1595 Booking Essential
Tel No 01575 582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom
Lands of Loyal Hotel Loyal Road Alyth PH11 8JQ
Festive Menu available throughout December
Enjoy a festive meal in our highly acclaimed restaurant and relax after-
wards in the comfortable surroundings of the oak-panelled grand hall
Lunch pound2495 Dinner pound2795
Booking Essential - For Reservations Call 01828 633151
Light Lunches restart 3rd January
PEEL FARM LINTRATHEN
01575 560718
COFFEE SHOP + COURTYARD GIFT BARN
Open Daily 1000am - 430pm until 21st December
Exhibition of Pet Portraits by Madeleine Fleming in Courtyard
Gallery till close Comissions Undertaken
Re-opens weekends from 2nd Feb 2008
Christmas Greetings from
Will Mackay Muirton Care Home Blairgowrie amp Lily Mackay 7 High Street Alyth
Will amp Lily wish all their friends amp neighbours
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS amp A GOOD NEW YEAR and thank them for all their kindness
over the past year God Bless You All
PLOUGHING MATCHES
Above Alythrsquos Chic Nicoll assisted the late Rab Grantrsquos grandson Robert at Blairgowrie Ploughing Match on
1st November Right New Alythrsquos Doug McNicoll competes in
Alyth Ploughing Match on 25th October
Photo
s by D
M Ph
il-
MILL STREET ALYTH BLAIRGOWRIE PH11 8BJ
TEL (01828) 633356
Plan your Holiday entertainment with us
1st a 50rsquos 60rsquos Dance 22nd Dec Then next
Christmas Eve Party 24th Dec
Tickets pound5 ea Available in advance only from The Burnside Inn
Limited number of tickets available Each ticket Good only for single event
We reserve the right to refuse admission wwwtheburnsideinncom
15
START YOUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT THE ALYTH HOTEL
Have your Christmas day lunch and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere in
our restaurant We also have available a Pre-Christmas menu for all
your festive celebrations
Bookings now being taken for the beginning of December
The Alyth Hotel CHRISTMAS DAY 2007 French Onion Soup with Herb Croutons
Cream of Tomato amp Fresh Basil Soup
Chilled Melon Balls with Mango Sorbet amp Fresh Passion Fruit drizzled with Cointreau Syrup
Finely Sliced Smoked Venison
with Pickled Walnuts Redcurrant Jelly
Juicy Norwegian Prawns bound in a Tangy Marie Rose
Dressing Enhanced with Fresh Cream amp Brandy
ooOOoo
Traditional Roast Turkey with Chestnut amp Apricot Stuffing Cranberry Compote Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta amp
Thyme Flavoured Gravy
Lamb Shank marinated in Garlic Rosemary Mint amp Honey
Very Slowly Braised and served with a Rich Sweet Gravy
Roast Loin of Pork with an Orange Chutney Flavoured Gravy
Roast Potatoes amp Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta
Fillet of Salmon gently poached in white wine Served
with a delicate Lemon amp Dill Sauce
Mushroom Asparagus amp Cashew Nut Stroganoff
served on a bed of Basmaati Rice with a Side Salad
ooOOoo
Individual Christmas Pudding with a Warm Boozy Sauce amp
Fresh Whipped Cream
Homemade Christmas Trifle with Drambuie amp Raspberries
topped with Fresh Whipped Cream Amoretti Biscuits
Homemade Soft Centred Strawberry Pavlova with a
delicious Red Berry Coulis
Irish Cream liqueur Cheesecake with Whipped Baileys Cream
Cheese amp Biscuits with Black Grapes
ooOOoo
Coffee with Cream amp After Dinner Mints
ooOOoo
pound3750
For further information and details of our Festive menus or to make a booking please contact us at the Alyth Hotel
on 01828 632447
Backwater Dam IN the October Voice a photo was published showing some of the staff who worked on Backwater Dam submitted by Tom Dymock DC Thompson have kindly searched their archives and loaned the Voice eight photos relating to the construction
of the Dam and its official opening by the Queen in 1969 The first three are printed below Were you there Let the Voice know
16
Terrific Gents Ladies Seniors
and Juniors Sections Many weekly competitions and events
throughout the whole year Vibrant and Friendly Clubhouse with
an excellent Social Scene
Join Now ndash Play Winter Golf Free
No Increase in Membership Fees for another Year Direct Debit Scheme Available
Fantastic Golf Offer for DecemberJanuary Golf and 2-Course Meal - Any Day - Only pound20 pp
Buggy Hire only pound10
Please call for membership details or to make a tee reservation Tel 01828 633322
Our Restaurant benefits from an elevated position with wonderful views over Strathmore to the Sidlaw Hills
Great Menu ndash Great Prices ndash All Day ndash Every Day
WINTER LUNCH SPECIAL MENU (Available 1200 - 230pm daily)
2 Course Lunch pound650 3 Course Lunch pound850
Please telephone 01828 634004 if you would like to reserve a table
XMAS LUNCH BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN
Please Call for a Xmas Menu
lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo
17
Newspapers
Magazines
Stationery
Envelopes Cards Gifts
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
PETS PANTRY
19 High Street Blairgowrie
Tel 01356 623006 Keith Nicol
Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth Open Tuesday Mornings 9 am-1145 am
Or by appointment Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries
A 24 hour service is maintained on 01828 633 433
BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY TUTORING
A recently retired University academic (also qualified secondary school teacher) offers tutoring for Standard Grades and Highers
High success rate in 2006-2007
Tel 01575 560 333
PIANO TUITION AND
HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION
An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is
available Adults as well as children
Tel 01575 560 333
DAVIDSONS CHEMIST
9 Airlie St Alyth Tel 01828 632302
COME IN AND BROWSE OUR NEW RANGE OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS NOW IN STOCK
PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED
DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE
MINOR AILMENTS SERVICE AND ADVICE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
FROM YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST
LUNANS Newsagents 8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330
Prepaid internet access - easy as phone top-ups pound10 for 2000 minutes
All-year newspaper and magazine deliveries
A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion
A wide selection of stationery
Shop Open 530am - 530pm Mon - Fri 530am - 4pm Saturday 700am - 1pm Sunday
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Working towards a healthier community
Do you Suffer Discomfort from bull Callus or Corns bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot bull Verrucas or In-growing Toenails
Treatment in the comfort of your own home
For all your footcare requirements contact Madeleine on
01250 872005 Mobile 07904 382840
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MENSWEAR amp WOMENSWEAR GARMENT ALTERATION SERVICE
also CURTAIN MAKING SHORTENING
(Customer to provide own Fabric amp Trim)
~ Collection amp Delivery Service ~
Contact Mr Joe Chalmers ~ ALYTH ~
Tel 01828 634241
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H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565
All you need for Christmas Come and Browse our Large Selection of
GIFTS TOYS HOBBYCRAFT MODELS DOLLS HOUSES amp ACCESSORIES
CARDS CALENDARS WRAPPING PAPER GIFT BAGS MONEY WALLETS amp DIARIES
lsquoWishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Yearrsquo
COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY ADVICE SESSIONS
Members of the local communities now will have the opportunity to receive Fire Safety advice at their local Fire Station Advice can
be given on all aspects of Fire and Rescue activi-ties eg Home and Commercial fire safety One of our most effective tools we have in highlighting the danger of fire is by direct contact with the pub-lic those people who have unfortunately experi-enced fire in a home do not need convincing of the dangers however we have a real challenge in convincing the rest of the public that fires do not just happen to ldquoOther Peoplerdquo You will also have the opportunity to book a free ldquoHome Fire Risk Assessmentrdquo and have local Firefighters assess any dangers within your home Next Session is at
Alyth Fire Station 13th December 10am - 12noon
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Notice of Office Bearers and Committee Members after the Committee meeting in November 2007 Office-Bearers Chairperson Mr Michael Kay Tel Alyth 632252632690 e-mail michaelkay1tiscalicouk Vice-Chairperson Mrs Flo McNeil Tel Alyth 632986 Secretary Treasurer Mrs Nancy Kay Tel Alyth 632690 Committee Mr C Macdonald Mrs M McNicoll Mrs K Donaldson Mr G Jamieson Mrs J McGill
The Chairman and all Committee Members wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members businesses and business personal the editorial staff of The Alyth Voice and all their clientscustomers from the Alyth amp District area
DO YOU REMEMBER
Thanks to Jim Kermack for the newspaper cuttings of an Alyth train stuck in 9ft (yes feet) snow drifts
between Newtyle and Auchterhouse in 1947 Two hundred () men dug the train out of the drifts If you were one of the men or can add to the story
please contact the Voice
Ah those were the days
18
OPENING 5TH DECEMBER 2007
INDIAN BUFFET
6 STARTERS - 8 CURRIES + RICE DESSERT OR TEACOFFEE
Eat as much as you want - pound995 per person We also have a great range in our Arsquola Carte Menu
OPENING HOURS - Wed - Sun 500pm to 1000pm
Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth PH11 8BT For Reservations tel 01828 634153
ANOTHER VOICE Margaret McKenzie a member of the Alyth Voice team was
amazed to find ANOTHER VOICE on a recent trip to New York
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS Due to the increasing
demand for advertising space the deadline for new ads or
changing content is the 16th of each month Submission details on p2
Scottish Preserves Wish all our Customers a Merry
Christmas Why not visit our Christmas Gift Stall
on the ground floor of The Overgate Centre Dundee
from the 17th November till 24th December High Street Rattray Blairgowrie
01250 871186 wwwscottish-preservescouk
19
J amp M KAY Ladies amp Gents
Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street ALYTH Telephone 01828 632252
Nancy amp Michael wish all their clients neighbours and friends a very Merry Christmas and
a Prosperous and Happy New Year
Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie
Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems
Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful
Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a mem-ber of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345
or 07762 188418 (mobile)
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED
TRISHA WALTON
HOME VISITS 01828 640229
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome
COLIN amp CATHY FORD Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth
CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS
EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE MANICURE
by CREATIVE NAILS Late Nights Tues amp Thurs
BUSINESS AS USUAL Tel01828 632297
ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY BALKEERIE
BY GLAMIS FORFAR Telfax 01307 840431
Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy
products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton
Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse
Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson
lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage
Tel 01828 640201
CHEMISTRY TUITION
Requiring Standard Grade or Higher Grade tuition in Alyth or surrounding area
Currently in teaching practice with excellent record of pass rates
Contact Mr Shand on 07973 909 983 to discuss hourly rate
ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES NOW
MINCE PIES SHORTBREAD PAVLOVAS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
MERINGUES
TEL 01828 632426 wwwcakesbysallycouk
GLENSHEE POTTERY Glenshee by Blairgowrie PH10 7LP Tel 01250 882238 Mob 07796 590 778 E-mail glensheepotshotmailcouk
Looking for something different this Christmas
Then come and browse our extensive selection of pottery local crafts gifts
and decorations
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Closed from Christmas Eve until Easter 2008
Yoursquoll find a warm welcome at the Glenshee Pottery in the Glen
of the Fairies on the A93
ldquoA Pot is not just for Christmashelliprdquo
MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET 22 Commercial Street Alyth
Tel 01828 633143
Christmas Stock Now In Beautiful Jewellery in Murano Glass
Bulbs and Winter Bedding Boots Wellingtons Work Jackets lsquoWishing you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Yearrsquo
RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER
59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097
Open Tues - Sat
lsquoA Merry Christmas and a Happy amp Prosperous New Year to all our
Customersrsquo
Gift Vouchers Available
ALYTH ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Spring 2008 Evening Classes
MONDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
4th amp 11th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
25th February amp 3rd March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 10th amp 17th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 28th January (excl 18th Feb) ~~~
DRU YOGA For all ages and abilities Get in tune with your body through postures breathing exercises relaxation and meditation Bring blanket a bottle of water and wear
loose clothing
Tutor Aileen Brown Alyth Town Hall Fee pound28pound25
10 classes from 21st January 730-9pm ~~~
WEDNESDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
6th amp 13th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
27th February amp 5th March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 12th amp 19th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 6th February
Golf classes may be divided into beginners and improvers if this is suitable to students Please indicate if you are a beginner
Golf classes please bring 678 iron and wear trainers or flat soled shoes
~~~ Enrolment forms can be obtained in Alyth Post Office
and many local shops Completed forms including payment should be returned
ASAP as numbers are limited in some classes ~~~
Further information available from Pam Drysdale on Tel 01250 873641
20 Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyrightcopyalythvoice 2007
Public Notices
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB
November Draw pound50 - No 125 Ricky Don pound30 - No 158 Mrs A Fleming pound20 - No 18 Mrs A Smith
COFFEE MORNING CANCELLATION
Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret to inform that the Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital League of Friends Coffee Morning arranged
for Saturday 15th December is now cancelled Anne Rhind
Alyth Badminton Club is a small group of people who like a bit of
exercise during the long winter evenings Interested in playing Then why not come along to
Airlie Street Hall We meet every Tuesday 730-930pm
Open to persons over the age of 18 - any standard welcome - come and give it a try
ALYTH BOWLING CLUB would like to thank everyone for the successful
coffee morning on Saturday 10th November We raised pound89855 thank you all very much
We have a STOVIE DANCE on
Friday 7th December 8pm-Midnight dancing to Steven Carcary
All members and friends welcome Isobel Fotheringham
ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY Listen out for us as we will be out and
about Carol Singing on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th December (Evenings)
Glenda Kean Committee Member
3rd Alyth Brownies COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 1st December 10am-12noon
Donations to the usual stalls gratefully received
CAN YOU HELP Can you help to shed any light on the donation of
the rose bushes many years ago along the Alyth Burn beside Pitnacree Street
Marguerite McKenzie Tel 01828 632749
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Race Night Thank you to everybody who took part and very
special thanks to individuals and businesses who sponsored races donated prizes and helped make
this an enjoyable evening Almost pound300 was raised on the night
Craft Fair Our very grateful thanks to all the crafters who
donated an amazing pound170 to Alyth Christmas Lights after their successful Craft Fair in Alyth Town Hall
At this time of year everyone can see what we do with the money that is raised and we are always amazed by the huge support that we enjoy in the
community Our fund raising events are always well attended and we appreciate what everybody does
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to ONE and ALL
Saturday 8th December COFFEE MORNING 10am
Hamper Raffle Cake amp Candy
Alyth Primary School Design-a-Light Entries Display
Alyth amp District Pipe Band COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 22 December 2007 Airlie Street Hall Alyth
10am - 12 noon Usual Stalls
Any donations baking or help will be gratefully appreciated
Jackie Macintyre Tel 01828 633369
WANTED
Either a knitting machine that is in good order but no longer in use - am willing to pay a nominal amount for it maybe loan it OR is there someone with an above machine that could use it to knit up basic sweaters REASON I am now in possession of a beautiful selec-tion of cones of wool and wish to either put them to good use myself (in my Spare time) or find someone who can help me
PS this is to help Alyth knitting for Charity either lo-cally or in Africa This has been a well supported cause Thank you
Please can someone help me in this Susan Dawson 01828 633239 or e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom
WANTED Cleaning help wanted near Alyth own transport
required Hours amp wages by arrangement
GardenerHandyman wanted for full time work near Alyth Experience not necessary but preferred
Accommodation may be available with possible work for partner
Please telephone 07721 509 034 for further details
Alyth Parish Church Country Dance Group Thursdays 730 - 930pm
We finish the autumn season with our Christmas Party dancing to Ian Cruickshanks Band All members and their guests are welcome
Classes begin again January A good way to keep warm on cold winter evenings Come and join us keep fit and learn something new Call Anne on
01828 632971 or Moira on 01828 632770
January 10th 17th 24th 31st February 7th 14th 21st 28th
All in Airlie Street Hall
(21st Feb inc live music with Muriel amp Jim Boal)
ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street - 730pm
~~~ 4th December Evelyn Hood
lsquoScottish Traditions of Dancersquo - Illustrated ~~~
15th January 2008 Terry Isles lsquoIslands on the Edgersquo - Illustrated
~~~ 29th January 2008 Andrew Thorpe
lsquoThe North Sea Bird Clubrsquo 25 Years of Offshore Recording - Illustrated
~~~ 12th February 2008 AGM followed by
Professor John M Mackenzie lsquoWilliam Lyon Mackenzie
A Famous Canadian from Alythrsquo - Illustrated
WANTED CleanerHousekeeper 8 hours per week References Required Tel 07710 523 462
ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla
(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 have been compiled
into an album This album can now be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY
Alyth Parish Church
Sunday Service 11am (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service)
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Choir Practice Fridays 7pm
~~~ Celebrating Christmas
Sunday 23rd December 11am Morning Worship
includes a traditional Nativity Play presented by the Sunday School
6pm A Festival of Nine Lessons amp Carols Come and hear the whole Advent Story told in
words and music and enjoy singing some traditional carols
Christmas Eve 6pm Reflective Service of Preparation
for Christmas Day If Christmas will be difficult for you this year but you do not want to miss it out entirely come and
spend a quiet time reflecting on the enduring meaning of Christrsquos birth
1130pm Traditional Watch Night Service taking us into the first moments of
Christmas Day
Christmas Day 11am Family Service of Celebration
Sunday 30th December 11am Informal Communion
Normal service times resume on 6th January 2008 ~~~
Eye-catching green or purple Christmas cards showing our very own Nativity family are now
available for sale in the Hall of Friendship each Sunday as are Notelets showing the church
resplendent in springtime All pound2 per pack (8 cards amp envelopes)
~~~ GUILD
The Guild meets on Thursday 6th December at 7pm in the Airlie Street Hall Our Speaker is Alyth Community Policeman PC Mark Stewart All are welcome There is no meeting in January
wwwalythparishchurchorguk
11
Your Letters Donrsquot have access to emailAlyth Library is now offering FREE access to the Internet for SURFING the WEBsending EMAILS Visit the library for more details
Pat Parnham wishes everyone a
Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year
Thank you all for your friendship and support
KNITTING FOR CHARITY TO all busy needles in Alyth ndash A huge thank you for your generosity Progress Already the first blanket is being made up this takes 88 squares and I have been given a beautiful selection of jumpers hats scarves baby clothes and sets of clothes to name but a few I have reprinted the pattern books-again Which is great as it brings more and more folk in to help Thank you If you wish to contact me tel 01828 633239 e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom Or as before any donations can be left at ldquoHobbiesrdquo or ldquoMegs Mini Marketrdquo Thank you Meg and Muriel Happy Christmas to you all and may 2008 be a good and healthy year for us all
Yours Susan Dawson
Alyth 11th November 2007
DEAR Alyth Voice I read with interest the two articles in the November voice about cycling without lights and in dark clothing I certainly agree that cyclists should make themselves clearly visible and should cycle safely I have seen many youngsters riding their bikes on both sides of the road and jump-ing on and off of the pavement This be-haviour does nothing to endear cyclists to motorists and gives responsible cyclists a bad name However there is another side to the coin My wife and I cycle extensively in the area We wear bright clothes cycle on the correct side of the road and take as much care as we can Unfortunately a number of drivers seem to have no regard for our safety They cheerfully overtake at sixty or seventy miles per hour giving us about two feet clearance Worst of all are the drivers of heavy articulated lorries and tractors with trailers They too often over-take with very little clearance and they seem to think we are stationary - as soon as their cab passes us they pull over to the left causing us to brake hard or end in the ditch We are usually cycling at twenty miles per hour or more and at the very least drivers should be sure that the REAR of their vehicle is past us before they pull in Contrast this with the way drivers ap-proach a horse and rider They inevitably slow to walking pace check carefully that they can see that the road ahead is clear and then pull over to the far right of the road to overtake We dont expect such extravagant care but please please be a little more thoughtful Finally I would like to thank the many careful motorists who dont overtake until they can see that the road ahead is clear and then give us a sensible clearance It makes such a difference Yours hopefully
Tony Preston
IN LOVING MEMORY OF Jessica Edward
Died 2nd December 2006
Therersquos a gift in life you cannot buy Itrsquos very rare and true
Itrsquos that special gift of friendship Like the one I had with you
Miss you every day
Effie
ALYTH IN BLOOM HAPPY Christmas everyone and Best wishes for the New Year from our committee Also can I say thank you to all who helped us in any way throughout the year ie coffee morning home baking raffles attending stallsetc Dona-tions printing and displaying posters thanks Evelyn for printing the certificates Thank you also to every-one for the appreciative remarks on our efforts to brighten up the town a bit And Jim we did enjoy your glowing comments in print on behalf of the Community Council Yours sincerely
Marguerite Mckenzie Chairperson
THANKS AFTER the sad passing and cremation service of my Uncle Len I wish to pass on thanks to everyone who attended the service and offer special thanks to the people who in the last few years of his life made things a little easier for him at home and made regular visits to hospital whether it be Perth royal Ninewells Dundee or Blairgowrie Cottage then latterly Northlands in Blairgowrie Elasaidh Mollison whose cooking and pastries often comforted him Alex and Eddie who looked in daily and did the weekly chicken run to Coupar An-gus in all weathers Stanley Sim for always a knock and a how are you keeping Len Dick Pennycook for the gardening and often the lift up when Len had fallen over in the house It must have been very comforting for him to know he had such very good neighbours Also thanks to the staff at Northlands Care facility in Blairgowrie Very Best Regards
Frank Robb
Email jpeoplecarshotmailcouk Fife Tel 01383 821359
DEAR Alyth Voice We were in Alyth on Monday 5th We were in Simrsquos hard-ware the butchers library and the church We also knocked on a few doors hoping to find someone who may have worked or known Margaret Ann Donaldson in 1966 at Bamff House There is one small detail she may have used the name ANNIE Donaldson as she did in 1967 in the electoral roll
Thanking you John Haggarty
THANKS I WOULD like to thank the following people for do-nating prizes to the Breakthrough Breast Cancer raffle recently held in the Alyth hotel Costcutters Lunans Spar Oscar The Losset Inn Burnside Inn Strathmore Golf Centre and the Alyth Hotel and a special thank you to Xhosa and Simon Howell for their kind donation Also many thanks to the all the people who purchased raffle ticketsmdasha total of pound310 was raised
Thanks again Irene Alyth Hotel
NOTE OF GRATITUDE I WOULD like to thank the personchild who found my
NEW glasses which I dropped in Losset Road on Thursday 15th November
On Saturday 17th I met and spoke to Bob Fisher in Losset Rd my parting words were Im off across the field for the third time to look for my glasses Imagine my delight when minutes later Bob called me over to
reunite me with my lost glasses made my day Many thanks again to Bob and to the thoughtful person who picked them up and left them on the
fenceBTs right It pays to talk Allan Fegen Losset Road
CHRISTIAN AID JUST to say ldquothank yourdquo for the great meeting we had Thanks to Nan White for arranging it Also thank you to the ladies who did the baking for the lovely tea we had
Everything as so nice Thank you Morag McArthur
ST NINIANrsquoS CHURCH TO all who attended our Coffee Morning on Saturday 20th October our most grateful thanks Once again
the Alyth Community has excelled itself Extra thanks to the ladies in the kitchen for the unseen work they
do We couldnrsquot function without them We had a grand total of pound716
Dorothy Oldham
JAMES TRIPNEY JOINERS
MOST folk will already have heard that the firm is closing down as from 31st December 2007
We would like to thank all our customers and friends for their valued support throughout the years
Loyal construction will be taking over the premises and we wish them success and hope you will
continue to support them Once again thank you all Ron amp Hamish Tripney
ENABLE THANK YOU
FRIENDS of Enable thank you all very sincerely for donating helping attending and supporting our
coffee morning on Saturday 17th November The amazing sum of pound1280 was raised and your
support is very much appreciated Annie Robertson
12
All joinery work undertaken
For more information contact Derek Fairweather on
07740 986 069
GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd
Kirriemuir
Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238
Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums
Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk
CAMPBELL GERRARD FENCING CONTRACTOR
TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035
All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected
Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping
FREE ESTIMATES
ROGER DECORATORS ALYTH
______________________________________________________
PROMPT RELIABLE SERVICE WITH FREE QUOTATION
____________________________________________________
Tel 01828 632879 ______________________________________
SIMPLY THE BEST
ALL TRADES SERVICE
Renovations bull New Builds bull Extensions bull Decking bull Patios
Tiling bull Painting bull Plumbing bull Electrical
NO JOB TOO SMALL
For a free estimate call us NOW on 01828 634140
R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders
For Free Estimates
Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784
19 Tay Road Alyth Perthshire PH118EB
Stonework
Extensions Renovations
Harling Etc
G CLARK PLASTERING amp TILING
Walls amp floor tiling Harling Coving
Plastering Dry Lining
Ames taping Wet Dash
NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE QUOTES
TEL01828 633970 or 07821294678
ZAP TOOLS TOOL HIRE
89 Airlie Street Alyth
All kinds of gardening building decorating amp cleaning equipment
FOR HIRE amp SALE
Tel 01828 634174 Mob 07895 053838
ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL A LOT happened in 2007 Yet the year has flown by Way back in March we heard from Scottish and Southern Energy and the Scottish Commu-nity Foundation about the annual windfall which we will share with Mount Blair our neighbouring Commu-nity Council area I have tried to hasten the process without much success but at last we are talking about real money being available The latest is that the joint advisory group should be considering actual grants early in 2008 The next advisory group (full title the Drumderg Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Advisory Panel) meets on 20th November this year The only thing that is cast in stone is the pound64000 annual grant during the life of the Wind Farm This could be supplemented by another substantial sum based on how well the Wind Farm is doing Of course the amount is a grant to both Mount Blair and Alyth communities Hence the joint advisory panel drawn from both areas The panel when it meets on the 20th November will be considering the criteria and other details about grants deadlines how often we meet etc However I am anxious that the panel is also guided by some of the remarks at the 10th May meeting earlier this year ie the public meeting of representatives of the townrsquos voluntary groups They have also been taken up in the preliminary discussions of the advisory panel I am quite sure Mount Blair will be taking a long term view of how the money will be disbursed as well as the immediate financial cri-ses of some of their organisations and social amenities The Alyth representatives will also be taking this two pronged approach I will be pressing the Community Council to convene a Townrsquos meeting sometime in 2008 in order to form an Alyth Community Development Trust which would have as its main objective the forming of a programme to determine the long term needs and desires of the com-munity and how to satisfy those needs and desires Over the next 25 years it is expected that more than a million pounds could come to our community from the Drumderg Fund from the guaranteed amount plus the perform-ance determined supplement A Development Trust could use Drumderg funding as the basis for grants from other sources and aim for a substantial addition to Alythrsquos amenities eg a leisure centre with all facilities What do you think Write to the Voice or contact any Community Council member At the end of a 25 year period how do you visualise what your town will look like Still on the Drumderg theme I had a visit from Nancy Nicholson of the Radio Scotland Grassroots programme the other day She also talked to some other Alyth peo-ple and Nick Addington of the Scottish Community Foun-dation When she talked to me I became quickly con-vinced that the objective of the show was to depict a divided community She was going over all of the divisive factors that were bandied about before the Reporter came down on the side of approval for the Wind Farm No matter how hard she tried I refused to be drawn into a slanging match which would have opened old wounds that first drew blood during the 20032005 controversy over Drumderg That is history I am concerned about today and the future of Alyth A better future depends on the cooperation of our citizenry despite past differences I wasnrsquot surprised to receive a lsquophone call from the BBC in Aberdeen telling me that the programme had been pulled When I put it to them that they had not found enough controversy to suit their show they of course denied this The original half hour ldquoGrassrootsrdquo on Drum-derg had been abandoned However part of it was trans-mitted as an excerpt in another ldquoGrassrootsrdquo show on the weekend of 17th18th November Not having been notified of the date it was going out I missed the programme Thanks to Irene Robertson I just about managed to hear a tape of this six or seven minute piece When I say ldquojusthellip continued on page 13
13
WHY DONrsquoT YOU The Voice team are often asked why a particular story has NOT been covered in the Voice The answer is two-fold
1 The Voice team consists of volunteers not journalists Each member has a time-consuming task putting the Voice together each month as it is and there is little spare time to follow up events
2 The Voice is full and overflowing with existing articles and photos every month and it is rare when a space has to be filled
Why donrsquot you cover a story yourself or ask someone to write in for you
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP Everyone at Alyth Youth Partnership would like to
thank those who came to support our Bingo Tea on Nov 8th A special thanks goes out to all the volunteers and helpers who give up their time to support us on a regular
basis We appreciate all that you do folks
The Girls Group will commence on a Monday night from 630pm til 8pm at the Community Wing Alyth We will
confirm our programme in the local press shortly For further information contact 07936 788 117
MURRAY PENNYCOOK Est 1975
Plumbing amp Heating
Gas Oil Solid Fuel Central Heating Installations
Rhones Leadwork Drains
Free Estimates
Tel 01828 632 135 Mob 07850 733481
Meigle Road Alyth Blairgowrie PH11 8EX
Ash Chimney Systems
Call Simon on
01382 580245 or 07709-340575
Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash
a clean sweep guaranteed Pots Bird guards and Cowls fitted
Established 1980
Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved
Stewart MacDonald 8 Cambridge Street Alyth PH11 8AW
Telephone 01828 632 995
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
wwwhopeparkhousecouk Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Gavin R Jamieson BARONY VIEW GROUND
MAINTENANCE Hay Street
Alyth
Tel 07739 833595 E-mail baronyviewtiscalicouk
For all the usual garden services including fencing gravelling and paving
GUTTER CLEARING
FULL FENCING SERVICE
AVAILABLE Remember the strong winds last year Donrsquot get caught out this time round Have your fences and trees checked
now
Snow Clearing and Salting Service
A Merry Christmas to all my Customers
and Good Health for 2008
ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL contrsquod aboutrdquo the download recording was not of good quality I must say not Irenersquos fault The members of the public who were interviewed did not rise to Nancyrsquos leading questions but said the traffic was no
worse than expected Councillor Caroline Shiers spoke for her Glens constituents Nick Addington described the Drumderg Benefit Fund process Alan Young spoke up for Scottish amp Southern Energy Altogether not too bad for balance but poor old Nancy Nicholson was still trying to imply deep controversy splitting the townsfolk using emo-tive language in her commentary You may think that is sour grapes on my part They cut my interview altogether The good news however is that the programme pro-ducer has become interested in Alyth and promises to look at the prospect of another radio programme about our town Wouldnrsquot it be great were they or even better a television crew to turn up for our planned pre-gala concert and Gala Day itself The biggest and best parade ever is planned It will be a great show worthy of any radio or television programme Well I did ask for it I asked you to make our job difficult by submitting a large number of nominations for our Citi-zen and Young Citizen of the Year To date a record num-ber of nominations have been handed in Thank you very much indeed Elsewhere in the Voice there is a Stop Press announcement on who our Citizen and Young Citi-zen for 2007 will be They will know who they are by the time they read this but can I pass on the warmest con-gratulations of the Community Council to our two top citizens In closing may I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year No matter how busy you are Be Happy
Jim Adam Chairman
Alyth Country Cabs Taxi AirportStation Transfers Contract Hire Corporate Hire
6 seater
01828 63 41 99 07732 919 281
14
The ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR
NEW TEL 01828 634165
Telephone Orders Welcome
New Opening Hours
Monday 5pm mdash 9pm Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday 5pm mdash 9pm Thursday 5pm mdash 9pm Friday 5pm mdash 9pm Saturday 5pm mdash 9pm Sunday CLOSED
Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502
Open 7 days serving LUNCHES SNACKS
EVENING MEALS
BEER GARDEN
Food served all day Sunday Children welcome
Function catered for
The Glenisla Hotel
The Inn in the Glen Kirkton of Glenisla
Come and enjoy our delicious lunches and dinners served in our lovely Country Hotel
Available Tuesday to Sunday Lunch 12pm to 2pm Dinner 6pm to 9pm
Bookings now being taken for Christmas and New Year Functions - 3 Course Meals from
pound1595 Booking Essential
Tel No 01575 582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom
Lands of Loyal Hotel Loyal Road Alyth PH11 8JQ
Festive Menu available throughout December
Enjoy a festive meal in our highly acclaimed restaurant and relax after-
wards in the comfortable surroundings of the oak-panelled grand hall
Lunch pound2495 Dinner pound2795
Booking Essential - For Reservations Call 01828 633151
Light Lunches restart 3rd January
PEEL FARM LINTRATHEN
01575 560718
COFFEE SHOP + COURTYARD GIFT BARN
Open Daily 1000am - 430pm until 21st December
Exhibition of Pet Portraits by Madeleine Fleming in Courtyard
Gallery till close Comissions Undertaken
Re-opens weekends from 2nd Feb 2008
Christmas Greetings from
Will Mackay Muirton Care Home Blairgowrie amp Lily Mackay 7 High Street Alyth
Will amp Lily wish all their friends amp neighbours
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS amp A GOOD NEW YEAR and thank them for all their kindness
over the past year God Bless You All
PLOUGHING MATCHES
Above Alythrsquos Chic Nicoll assisted the late Rab Grantrsquos grandson Robert at Blairgowrie Ploughing Match on
1st November Right New Alythrsquos Doug McNicoll competes in
Alyth Ploughing Match on 25th October
Photo
s by D
M Ph
il-
MILL STREET ALYTH BLAIRGOWRIE PH11 8BJ
TEL (01828) 633356
Plan your Holiday entertainment with us
1st a 50rsquos 60rsquos Dance 22nd Dec Then next
Christmas Eve Party 24th Dec
Tickets pound5 ea Available in advance only from The Burnside Inn
Limited number of tickets available Each ticket Good only for single event
We reserve the right to refuse admission wwwtheburnsideinncom
15
START YOUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT THE ALYTH HOTEL
Have your Christmas day lunch and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere in
our restaurant We also have available a Pre-Christmas menu for all
your festive celebrations
Bookings now being taken for the beginning of December
The Alyth Hotel CHRISTMAS DAY 2007 French Onion Soup with Herb Croutons
Cream of Tomato amp Fresh Basil Soup
Chilled Melon Balls with Mango Sorbet amp Fresh Passion Fruit drizzled with Cointreau Syrup
Finely Sliced Smoked Venison
with Pickled Walnuts Redcurrant Jelly
Juicy Norwegian Prawns bound in a Tangy Marie Rose
Dressing Enhanced with Fresh Cream amp Brandy
ooOOoo
Traditional Roast Turkey with Chestnut amp Apricot Stuffing Cranberry Compote Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta amp
Thyme Flavoured Gravy
Lamb Shank marinated in Garlic Rosemary Mint amp Honey
Very Slowly Braised and served with a Rich Sweet Gravy
Roast Loin of Pork with an Orange Chutney Flavoured Gravy
Roast Potatoes amp Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta
Fillet of Salmon gently poached in white wine Served
with a delicate Lemon amp Dill Sauce
Mushroom Asparagus amp Cashew Nut Stroganoff
served on a bed of Basmaati Rice with a Side Salad
ooOOoo
Individual Christmas Pudding with a Warm Boozy Sauce amp
Fresh Whipped Cream
Homemade Christmas Trifle with Drambuie amp Raspberries
topped with Fresh Whipped Cream Amoretti Biscuits
Homemade Soft Centred Strawberry Pavlova with a
delicious Red Berry Coulis
Irish Cream liqueur Cheesecake with Whipped Baileys Cream
Cheese amp Biscuits with Black Grapes
ooOOoo
Coffee with Cream amp After Dinner Mints
ooOOoo
pound3750
For further information and details of our Festive menus or to make a booking please contact us at the Alyth Hotel
on 01828 632447
Backwater Dam IN the October Voice a photo was published showing some of the staff who worked on Backwater Dam submitted by Tom Dymock DC Thompson have kindly searched their archives and loaned the Voice eight photos relating to the construction
of the Dam and its official opening by the Queen in 1969 The first three are printed below Were you there Let the Voice know
16
Terrific Gents Ladies Seniors
and Juniors Sections Many weekly competitions and events
throughout the whole year Vibrant and Friendly Clubhouse with
an excellent Social Scene
Join Now ndash Play Winter Golf Free
No Increase in Membership Fees for another Year Direct Debit Scheme Available
Fantastic Golf Offer for DecemberJanuary Golf and 2-Course Meal - Any Day - Only pound20 pp
Buggy Hire only pound10
Please call for membership details or to make a tee reservation Tel 01828 633322
Our Restaurant benefits from an elevated position with wonderful views over Strathmore to the Sidlaw Hills
Great Menu ndash Great Prices ndash All Day ndash Every Day
WINTER LUNCH SPECIAL MENU (Available 1200 - 230pm daily)
2 Course Lunch pound650 3 Course Lunch pound850
Please telephone 01828 634004 if you would like to reserve a table
XMAS LUNCH BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN
Please Call for a Xmas Menu
lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo
17
Newspapers
Magazines
Stationery
Envelopes Cards Gifts
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
PETS PANTRY
19 High Street Blairgowrie
Tel 01356 623006 Keith Nicol
Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth Open Tuesday Mornings 9 am-1145 am
Or by appointment Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries
A 24 hour service is maintained on 01828 633 433
BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY TUTORING
A recently retired University academic (also qualified secondary school teacher) offers tutoring for Standard Grades and Highers
High success rate in 2006-2007
Tel 01575 560 333
PIANO TUITION AND
HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION
An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is
available Adults as well as children
Tel 01575 560 333
DAVIDSONS CHEMIST
9 Airlie St Alyth Tel 01828 632302
COME IN AND BROWSE OUR NEW RANGE OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS NOW IN STOCK
PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED
DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE
MINOR AILMENTS SERVICE AND ADVICE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
FROM YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST
LUNANS Newsagents 8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330
Prepaid internet access - easy as phone top-ups pound10 for 2000 minutes
All-year newspaper and magazine deliveries
A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion
A wide selection of stationery
Shop Open 530am - 530pm Mon - Fri 530am - 4pm Saturday 700am - 1pm Sunday
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Working towards a healthier community
Do you Suffer Discomfort from bull Callus or Corns bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot bull Verrucas or In-growing Toenails
Treatment in the comfort of your own home
For all your footcare requirements contact Madeleine on
01250 872005 Mobile 07904 382840
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MENSWEAR amp WOMENSWEAR GARMENT ALTERATION SERVICE
also CURTAIN MAKING SHORTENING
(Customer to provide own Fabric amp Trim)
~ Collection amp Delivery Service ~
Contact Mr Joe Chalmers ~ ALYTH ~
Tel 01828 634241
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H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565
All you need for Christmas Come and Browse our Large Selection of
GIFTS TOYS HOBBYCRAFT MODELS DOLLS HOUSES amp ACCESSORIES
CARDS CALENDARS WRAPPING PAPER GIFT BAGS MONEY WALLETS amp DIARIES
lsquoWishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Yearrsquo
COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY ADVICE SESSIONS
Members of the local communities now will have the opportunity to receive Fire Safety advice at their local Fire Station Advice can
be given on all aspects of Fire and Rescue activi-ties eg Home and Commercial fire safety One of our most effective tools we have in highlighting the danger of fire is by direct contact with the pub-lic those people who have unfortunately experi-enced fire in a home do not need convincing of the dangers however we have a real challenge in convincing the rest of the public that fires do not just happen to ldquoOther Peoplerdquo You will also have the opportunity to book a free ldquoHome Fire Risk Assessmentrdquo and have local Firefighters assess any dangers within your home Next Session is at
Alyth Fire Station 13th December 10am - 12noon
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Notice of Office Bearers and Committee Members after the Committee meeting in November 2007 Office-Bearers Chairperson Mr Michael Kay Tel Alyth 632252632690 e-mail michaelkay1tiscalicouk Vice-Chairperson Mrs Flo McNeil Tel Alyth 632986 Secretary Treasurer Mrs Nancy Kay Tel Alyth 632690 Committee Mr C Macdonald Mrs M McNicoll Mrs K Donaldson Mr G Jamieson Mrs J McGill
The Chairman and all Committee Members wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members businesses and business personal the editorial staff of The Alyth Voice and all their clientscustomers from the Alyth amp District area
DO YOU REMEMBER
Thanks to Jim Kermack for the newspaper cuttings of an Alyth train stuck in 9ft (yes feet) snow drifts
between Newtyle and Auchterhouse in 1947 Two hundred () men dug the train out of the drifts If you were one of the men or can add to the story
please contact the Voice
Ah those were the days
18
OPENING 5TH DECEMBER 2007
INDIAN BUFFET
6 STARTERS - 8 CURRIES + RICE DESSERT OR TEACOFFEE
Eat as much as you want - pound995 per person We also have a great range in our Arsquola Carte Menu
OPENING HOURS - Wed - Sun 500pm to 1000pm
Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth PH11 8BT For Reservations tel 01828 634153
ANOTHER VOICE Margaret McKenzie a member of the Alyth Voice team was
amazed to find ANOTHER VOICE on a recent trip to New York
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS Due to the increasing
demand for advertising space the deadline for new ads or
changing content is the 16th of each month Submission details on p2
Scottish Preserves Wish all our Customers a Merry
Christmas Why not visit our Christmas Gift Stall
on the ground floor of The Overgate Centre Dundee
from the 17th November till 24th December High Street Rattray Blairgowrie
01250 871186 wwwscottish-preservescouk
19
J amp M KAY Ladies amp Gents
Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street ALYTH Telephone 01828 632252
Nancy amp Michael wish all their clients neighbours and friends a very Merry Christmas and
a Prosperous and Happy New Year
Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie
Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems
Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful
Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a mem-ber of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345
or 07762 188418 (mobile)
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED
TRISHA WALTON
HOME VISITS 01828 640229
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome
COLIN amp CATHY FORD Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth
CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS
EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE MANICURE
by CREATIVE NAILS Late Nights Tues amp Thurs
BUSINESS AS USUAL Tel01828 632297
ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY BALKEERIE
BY GLAMIS FORFAR Telfax 01307 840431
Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy
products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton
Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse
Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson
lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage
Tel 01828 640201
CHEMISTRY TUITION
Requiring Standard Grade or Higher Grade tuition in Alyth or surrounding area
Currently in teaching practice with excellent record of pass rates
Contact Mr Shand on 07973 909 983 to discuss hourly rate
ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES NOW
MINCE PIES SHORTBREAD PAVLOVAS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
MERINGUES
TEL 01828 632426 wwwcakesbysallycouk
GLENSHEE POTTERY Glenshee by Blairgowrie PH10 7LP Tel 01250 882238 Mob 07796 590 778 E-mail glensheepotshotmailcouk
Looking for something different this Christmas
Then come and browse our extensive selection of pottery local crafts gifts
and decorations
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Closed from Christmas Eve until Easter 2008
Yoursquoll find a warm welcome at the Glenshee Pottery in the Glen
of the Fairies on the A93
ldquoA Pot is not just for Christmashelliprdquo
MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET 22 Commercial Street Alyth
Tel 01828 633143
Christmas Stock Now In Beautiful Jewellery in Murano Glass
Bulbs and Winter Bedding Boots Wellingtons Work Jackets lsquoWishing you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Yearrsquo
RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER
59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097
Open Tues - Sat
lsquoA Merry Christmas and a Happy amp Prosperous New Year to all our
Customersrsquo
Gift Vouchers Available
ALYTH ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Spring 2008 Evening Classes
MONDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
4th amp 11th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
25th February amp 3rd March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 10th amp 17th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 28th January (excl 18th Feb) ~~~
DRU YOGA For all ages and abilities Get in tune with your body through postures breathing exercises relaxation and meditation Bring blanket a bottle of water and wear
loose clothing
Tutor Aileen Brown Alyth Town Hall Fee pound28pound25
10 classes from 21st January 730-9pm ~~~
WEDNESDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
6th amp 13th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
27th February amp 5th March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 12th amp 19th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 6th February
Golf classes may be divided into beginners and improvers if this is suitable to students Please indicate if you are a beginner
Golf classes please bring 678 iron and wear trainers or flat soled shoes
~~~ Enrolment forms can be obtained in Alyth Post Office
and many local shops Completed forms including payment should be returned
ASAP as numbers are limited in some classes ~~~
Further information available from Pam Drysdale on Tel 01250 873641
20 Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyrightcopyalythvoice 2007
Public Notices
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB
November Draw pound50 - No 125 Ricky Don pound30 - No 158 Mrs A Fleming pound20 - No 18 Mrs A Smith
COFFEE MORNING CANCELLATION
Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret to inform that the Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital League of Friends Coffee Morning arranged
for Saturday 15th December is now cancelled Anne Rhind
Alyth Badminton Club is a small group of people who like a bit of
exercise during the long winter evenings Interested in playing Then why not come along to
Airlie Street Hall We meet every Tuesday 730-930pm
Open to persons over the age of 18 - any standard welcome - come and give it a try
ALYTH BOWLING CLUB would like to thank everyone for the successful
coffee morning on Saturday 10th November We raised pound89855 thank you all very much
We have a STOVIE DANCE on
Friday 7th December 8pm-Midnight dancing to Steven Carcary
All members and friends welcome Isobel Fotheringham
ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY Listen out for us as we will be out and
about Carol Singing on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th December (Evenings)
Glenda Kean Committee Member
3rd Alyth Brownies COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 1st December 10am-12noon
Donations to the usual stalls gratefully received
CAN YOU HELP Can you help to shed any light on the donation of
the rose bushes many years ago along the Alyth Burn beside Pitnacree Street
Marguerite McKenzie Tel 01828 632749
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Race Night Thank you to everybody who took part and very
special thanks to individuals and businesses who sponsored races donated prizes and helped make
this an enjoyable evening Almost pound300 was raised on the night
Craft Fair Our very grateful thanks to all the crafters who
donated an amazing pound170 to Alyth Christmas Lights after their successful Craft Fair in Alyth Town Hall
At this time of year everyone can see what we do with the money that is raised and we are always amazed by the huge support that we enjoy in the
community Our fund raising events are always well attended and we appreciate what everybody does
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to ONE and ALL
Saturday 8th December COFFEE MORNING 10am
Hamper Raffle Cake amp Candy
Alyth Primary School Design-a-Light Entries Display
Alyth amp District Pipe Band COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 22 December 2007 Airlie Street Hall Alyth
10am - 12 noon Usual Stalls
Any donations baking or help will be gratefully appreciated
Jackie Macintyre Tel 01828 633369
WANTED
Either a knitting machine that is in good order but no longer in use - am willing to pay a nominal amount for it maybe loan it OR is there someone with an above machine that could use it to knit up basic sweaters REASON I am now in possession of a beautiful selec-tion of cones of wool and wish to either put them to good use myself (in my Spare time) or find someone who can help me
PS this is to help Alyth knitting for Charity either lo-cally or in Africa This has been a well supported cause Thank you
Please can someone help me in this Susan Dawson 01828 633239 or e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom
WANTED Cleaning help wanted near Alyth own transport
required Hours amp wages by arrangement
GardenerHandyman wanted for full time work near Alyth Experience not necessary but preferred
Accommodation may be available with possible work for partner
Please telephone 07721 509 034 for further details
Alyth Parish Church Country Dance Group Thursdays 730 - 930pm
We finish the autumn season with our Christmas Party dancing to Ian Cruickshanks Band All members and their guests are welcome
Classes begin again January A good way to keep warm on cold winter evenings Come and join us keep fit and learn something new Call Anne on
01828 632971 or Moira on 01828 632770
January 10th 17th 24th 31st February 7th 14th 21st 28th
All in Airlie Street Hall
(21st Feb inc live music with Muriel amp Jim Boal)
ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street - 730pm
~~~ 4th December Evelyn Hood
lsquoScottish Traditions of Dancersquo - Illustrated ~~~
15th January 2008 Terry Isles lsquoIslands on the Edgersquo - Illustrated
~~~ 29th January 2008 Andrew Thorpe
lsquoThe North Sea Bird Clubrsquo 25 Years of Offshore Recording - Illustrated
~~~ 12th February 2008 AGM followed by
Professor John M Mackenzie lsquoWilliam Lyon Mackenzie
A Famous Canadian from Alythrsquo - Illustrated
WANTED CleanerHousekeeper 8 hours per week References Required Tel 07710 523 462
ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla
(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 have been compiled
into an album This album can now be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY
Alyth Parish Church
Sunday Service 11am (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service)
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Choir Practice Fridays 7pm
~~~ Celebrating Christmas
Sunday 23rd December 11am Morning Worship
includes a traditional Nativity Play presented by the Sunday School
6pm A Festival of Nine Lessons amp Carols Come and hear the whole Advent Story told in
words and music and enjoy singing some traditional carols
Christmas Eve 6pm Reflective Service of Preparation
for Christmas Day If Christmas will be difficult for you this year but you do not want to miss it out entirely come and
spend a quiet time reflecting on the enduring meaning of Christrsquos birth
1130pm Traditional Watch Night Service taking us into the first moments of
Christmas Day
Christmas Day 11am Family Service of Celebration
Sunday 30th December 11am Informal Communion
Normal service times resume on 6th January 2008 ~~~
Eye-catching green or purple Christmas cards showing our very own Nativity family are now
available for sale in the Hall of Friendship each Sunday as are Notelets showing the church
resplendent in springtime All pound2 per pack (8 cards amp envelopes)
~~~ GUILD
The Guild meets on Thursday 6th December at 7pm in the Airlie Street Hall Our Speaker is Alyth Community Policeman PC Mark Stewart All are welcome There is no meeting in January
wwwalythparishchurchorguk
12
All joinery work undertaken
For more information contact Derek Fairweather on
07740 986 069
GEORGE W RENNIE 2 St Malcolmrsquos Wynd
Kirriemuir
Tel 01575 573292 Mobile 07711 818238
Repairs Spares amp Servicing Washing Machines Cookers Tumble dryers amp Vacuums
Cycle Repairs amp Spares by Post maryrennietiscalicouk
CAMPBELL GERRARD FENCING CONTRACTOR
TEL 01575 574284 MOBILE 07977 316035
All types of agricultural and garden fencing amp gates supplied and erected
Patios Decking Gravel Work Drystone Dykes and Landscaping
FREE ESTIMATES
ROGER DECORATORS ALYTH
______________________________________________________
PROMPT RELIABLE SERVICE WITH FREE QUOTATION
____________________________________________________
Tel 01828 632879 ______________________________________
SIMPLY THE BEST
ALL TRADES SERVICE
Renovations bull New Builds bull Extensions bull Decking bull Patios
Tiling bull Painting bull Plumbing bull Electrical
NO JOB TOO SMALL
For a free estimate call us NOW on 01828 634140
R D BuildersR D BuildersR D Builders
For Free Estimates
Tel 01828 632231 or Mobile 07729924784
19 Tay Road Alyth Perthshire PH118EB
Stonework
Extensions Renovations
Harling Etc
G CLARK PLASTERING amp TILING
Walls amp floor tiling Harling Coving
Plastering Dry Lining
Ames taping Wet Dash
NO JOB TOO SMALL FREE QUOTES
TEL01828 633970 or 07821294678
ZAP TOOLS TOOL HIRE
89 Airlie Street Alyth
All kinds of gardening building decorating amp cleaning equipment
FOR HIRE amp SALE
Tel 01828 634174 Mob 07895 053838
ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL A LOT happened in 2007 Yet the year has flown by Way back in March we heard from Scottish and Southern Energy and the Scottish Commu-nity Foundation about the annual windfall which we will share with Mount Blair our neighbouring Commu-nity Council area I have tried to hasten the process without much success but at last we are talking about real money being available The latest is that the joint advisory group should be considering actual grants early in 2008 The next advisory group (full title the Drumderg Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund Advisory Panel) meets on 20th November this year The only thing that is cast in stone is the pound64000 annual grant during the life of the Wind Farm This could be supplemented by another substantial sum based on how well the Wind Farm is doing Of course the amount is a grant to both Mount Blair and Alyth communities Hence the joint advisory panel drawn from both areas The panel when it meets on the 20th November will be considering the criteria and other details about grants deadlines how often we meet etc However I am anxious that the panel is also guided by some of the remarks at the 10th May meeting earlier this year ie the public meeting of representatives of the townrsquos voluntary groups They have also been taken up in the preliminary discussions of the advisory panel I am quite sure Mount Blair will be taking a long term view of how the money will be disbursed as well as the immediate financial cri-ses of some of their organisations and social amenities The Alyth representatives will also be taking this two pronged approach I will be pressing the Community Council to convene a Townrsquos meeting sometime in 2008 in order to form an Alyth Community Development Trust which would have as its main objective the forming of a programme to determine the long term needs and desires of the com-munity and how to satisfy those needs and desires Over the next 25 years it is expected that more than a million pounds could come to our community from the Drumderg Fund from the guaranteed amount plus the perform-ance determined supplement A Development Trust could use Drumderg funding as the basis for grants from other sources and aim for a substantial addition to Alythrsquos amenities eg a leisure centre with all facilities What do you think Write to the Voice or contact any Community Council member At the end of a 25 year period how do you visualise what your town will look like Still on the Drumderg theme I had a visit from Nancy Nicholson of the Radio Scotland Grassroots programme the other day She also talked to some other Alyth peo-ple and Nick Addington of the Scottish Community Foun-dation When she talked to me I became quickly con-vinced that the objective of the show was to depict a divided community She was going over all of the divisive factors that were bandied about before the Reporter came down on the side of approval for the Wind Farm No matter how hard she tried I refused to be drawn into a slanging match which would have opened old wounds that first drew blood during the 20032005 controversy over Drumderg That is history I am concerned about today and the future of Alyth A better future depends on the cooperation of our citizenry despite past differences I wasnrsquot surprised to receive a lsquophone call from the BBC in Aberdeen telling me that the programme had been pulled When I put it to them that they had not found enough controversy to suit their show they of course denied this The original half hour ldquoGrassrootsrdquo on Drum-derg had been abandoned However part of it was trans-mitted as an excerpt in another ldquoGrassrootsrdquo show on the weekend of 17th18th November Not having been notified of the date it was going out I missed the programme Thanks to Irene Robertson I just about managed to hear a tape of this six or seven minute piece When I say ldquojusthellip continued on page 13
13
WHY DONrsquoT YOU The Voice team are often asked why a particular story has NOT been covered in the Voice The answer is two-fold
1 The Voice team consists of volunteers not journalists Each member has a time-consuming task putting the Voice together each month as it is and there is little spare time to follow up events
2 The Voice is full and overflowing with existing articles and photos every month and it is rare when a space has to be filled
Why donrsquot you cover a story yourself or ask someone to write in for you
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP Everyone at Alyth Youth Partnership would like to
thank those who came to support our Bingo Tea on Nov 8th A special thanks goes out to all the volunteers and helpers who give up their time to support us on a regular
basis We appreciate all that you do folks
The Girls Group will commence on a Monday night from 630pm til 8pm at the Community Wing Alyth We will
confirm our programme in the local press shortly For further information contact 07936 788 117
MURRAY PENNYCOOK Est 1975
Plumbing amp Heating
Gas Oil Solid Fuel Central Heating Installations
Rhones Leadwork Drains
Free Estimates
Tel 01828 632 135 Mob 07850 733481
Meigle Road Alyth Blairgowrie PH11 8EX
Ash Chimney Systems
Call Simon on
01382 580245 or 07709-340575
Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash
a clean sweep guaranteed Pots Bird guards and Cowls fitted
Established 1980
Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved
Stewart MacDonald 8 Cambridge Street Alyth PH11 8AW
Telephone 01828 632 995
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
wwwhopeparkhousecouk Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Gavin R Jamieson BARONY VIEW GROUND
MAINTENANCE Hay Street
Alyth
Tel 07739 833595 E-mail baronyviewtiscalicouk
For all the usual garden services including fencing gravelling and paving
GUTTER CLEARING
FULL FENCING SERVICE
AVAILABLE Remember the strong winds last year Donrsquot get caught out this time round Have your fences and trees checked
now
Snow Clearing and Salting Service
A Merry Christmas to all my Customers
and Good Health for 2008
ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL contrsquod aboutrdquo the download recording was not of good quality I must say not Irenersquos fault The members of the public who were interviewed did not rise to Nancyrsquos leading questions but said the traffic was no
worse than expected Councillor Caroline Shiers spoke for her Glens constituents Nick Addington described the Drumderg Benefit Fund process Alan Young spoke up for Scottish amp Southern Energy Altogether not too bad for balance but poor old Nancy Nicholson was still trying to imply deep controversy splitting the townsfolk using emo-tive language in her commentary You may think that is sour grapes on my part They cut my interview altogether The good news however is that the programme pro-ducer has become interested in Alyth and promises to look at the prospect of another radio programme about our town Wouldnrsquot it be great were they or even better a television crew to turn up for our planned pre-gala concert and Gala Day itself The biggest and best parade ever is planned It will be a great show worthy of any radio or television programme Well I did ask for it I asked you to make our job difficult by submitting a large number of nominations for our Citi-zen and Young Citizen of the Year To date a record num-ber of nominations have been handed in Thank you very much indeed Elsewhere in the Voice there is a Stop Press announcement on who our Citizen and Young Citi-zen for 2007 will be They will know who they are by the time they read this but can I pass on the warmest con-gratulations of the Community Council to our two top citizens In closing may I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year No matter how busy you are Be Happy
Jim Adam Chairman
Alyth Country Cabs Taxi AirportStation Transfers Contract Hire Corporate Hire
6 seater
01828 63 41 99 07732 919 281
14
The ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR
NEW TEL 01828 634165
Telephone Orders Welcome
New Opening Hours
Monday 5pm mdash 9pm Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday 5pm mdash 9pm Thursday 5pm mdash 9pm Friday 5pm mdash 9pm Saturday 5pm mdash 9pm Sunday CLOSED
Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502
Open 7 days serving LUNCHES SNACKS
EVENING MEALS
BEER GARDEN
Food served all day Sunday Children welcome
Function catered for
The Glenisla Hotel
The Inn in the Glen Kirkton of Glenisla
Come and enjoy our delicious lunches and dinners served in our lovely Country Hotel
Available Tuesday to Sunday Lunch 12pm to 2pm Dinner 6pm to 9pm
Bookings now being taken for Christmas and New Year Functions - 3 Course Meals from
pound1595 Booking Essential
Tel No 01575 582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom
Lands of Loyal Hotel Loyal Road Alyth PH11 8JQ
Festive Menu available throughout December
Enjoy a festive meal in our highly acclaimed restaurant and relax after-
wards in the comfortable surroundings of the oak-panelled grand hall
Lunch pound2495 Dinner pound2795
Booking Essential - For Reservations Call 01828 633151
Light Lunches restart 3rd January
PEEL FARM LINTRATHEN
01575 560718
COFFEE SHOP + COURTYARD GIFT BARN
Open Daily 1000am - 430pm until 21st December
Exhibition of Pet Portraits by Madeleine Fleming in Courtyard
Gallery till close Comissions Undertaken
Re-opens weekends from 2nd Feb 2008
Christmas Greetings from
Will Mackay Muirton Care Home Blairgowrie amp Lily Mackay 7 High Street Alyth
Will amp Lily wish all their friends amp neighbours
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS amp A GOOD NEW YEAR and thank them for all their kindness
over the past year God Bless You All
PLOUGHING MATCHES
Above Alythrsquos Chic Nicoll assisted the late Rab Grantrsquos grandson Robert at Blairgowrie Ploughing Match on
1st November Right New Alythrsquos Doug McNicoll competes in
Alyth Ploughing Match on 25th October
Photo
s by D
M Ph
il-
MILL STREET ALYTH BLAIRGOWRIE PH11 8BJ
TEL (01828) 633356
Plan your Holiday entertainment with us
1st a 50rsquos 60rsquos Dance 22nd Dec Then next
Christmas Eve Party 24th Dec
Tickets pound5 ea Available in advance only from The Burnside Inn
Limited number of tickets available Each ticket Good only for single event
We reserve the right to refuse admission wwwtheburnsideinncom
15
START YOUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT THE ALYTH HOTEL
Have your Christmas day lunch and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere in
our restaurant We also have available a Pre-Christmas menu for all
your festive celebrations
Bookings now being taken for the beginning of December
The Alyth Hotel CHRISTMAS DAY 2007 French Onion Soup with Herb Croutons
Cream of Tomato amp Fresh Basil Soup
Chilled Melon Balls with Mango Sorbet amp Fresh Passion Fruit drizzled with Cointreau Syrup
Finely Sliced Smoked Venison
with Pickled Walnuts Redcurrant Jelly
Juicy Norwegian Prawns bound in a Tangy Marie Rose
Dressing Enhanced with Fresh Cream amp Brandy
ooOOoo
Traditional Roast Turkey with Chestnut amp Apricot Stuffing Cranberry Compote Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta amp
Thyme Flavoured Gravy
Lamb Shank marinated in Garlic Rosemary Mint amp Honey
Very Slowly Braised and served with a Rich Sweet Gravy
Roast Loin of Pork with an Orange Chutney Flavoured Gravy
Roast Potatoes amp Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta
Fillet of Salmon gently poached in white wine Served
with a delicate Lemon amp Dill Sauce
Mushroom Asparagus amp Cashew Nut Stroganoff
served on a bed of Basmaati Rice with a Side Salad
ooOOoo
Individual Christmas Pudding with a Warm Boozy Sauce amp
Fresh Whipped Cream
Homemade Christmas Trifle with Drambuie amp Raspberries
topped with Fresh Whipped Cream Amoretti Biscuits
Homemade Soft Centred Strawberry Pavlova with a
delicious Red Berry Coulis
Irish Cream liqueur Cheesecake with Whipped Baileys Cream
Cheese amp Biscuits with Black Grapes
ooOOoo
Coffee with Cream amp After Dinner Mints
ooOOoo
pound3750
For further information and details of our Festive menus or to make a booking please contact us at the Alyth Hotel
on 01828 632447
Backwater Dam IN the October Voice a photo was published showing some of the staff who worked on Backwater Dam submitted by Tom Dymock DC Thompson have kindly searched their archives and loaned the Voice eight photos relating to the construction
of the Dam and its official opening by the Queen in 1969 The first three are printed below Were you there Let the Voice know
16
Terrific Gents Ladies Seniors
and Juniors Sections Many weekly competitions and events
throughout the whole year Vibrant and Friendly Clubhouse with
an excellent Social Scene
Join Now ndash Play Winter Golf Free
No Increase in Membership Fees for another Year Direct Debit Scheme Available
Fantastic Golf Offer for DecemberJanuary Golf and 2-Course Meal - Any Day - Only pound20 pp
Buggy Hire only pound10
Please call for membership details or to make a tee reservation Tel 01828 633322
Our Restaurant benefits from an elevated position with wonderful views over Strathmore to the Sidlaw Hills
Great Menu ndash Great Prices ndash All Day ndash Every Day
WINTER LUNCH SPECIAL MENU (Available 1200 - 230pm daily)
2 Course Lunch pound650 3 Course Lunch pound850
Please telephone 01828 634004 if you would like to reserve a table
XMAS LUNCH BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN
Please Call for a Xmas Menu
lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo
17
Newspapers
Magazines
Stationery
Envelopes Cards Gifts
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
PETS PANTRY
19 High Street Blairgowrie
Tel 01356 623006 Keith Nicol
Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth Open Tuesday Mornings 9 am-1145 am
Or by appointment Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries
A 24 hour service is maintained on 01828 633 433
BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY TUTORING
A recently retired University academic (also qualified secondary school teacher) offers tutoring for Standard Grades and Highers
High success rate in 2006-2007
Tel 01575 560 333
PIANO TUITION AND
HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION
An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is
available Adults as well as children
Tel 01575 560 333
DAVIDSONS CHEMIST
9 Airlie St Alyth Tel 01828 632302
COME IN AND BROWSE OUR NEW RANGE OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS NOW IN STOCK
PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED
DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE
MINOR AILMENTS SERVICE AND ADVICE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
FROM YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST
LUNANS Newsagents 8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330
Prepaid internet access - easy as phone top-ups pound10 for 2000 minutes
All-year newspaper and magazine deliveries
A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion
A wide selection of stationery
Shop Open 530am - 530pm Mon - Fri 530am - 4pm Saturday 700am - 1pm Sunday
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Working towards a healthier community
Do you Suffer Discomfort from bull Callus or Corns bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot bull Verrucas or In-growing Toenails
Treatment in the comfort of your own home
For all your footcare requirements contact Madeleine on
01250 872005 Mobile 07904 382840
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MENSWEAR amp WOMENSWEAR GARMENT ALTERATION SERVICE
also CURTAIN MAKING SHORTENING
(Customer to provide own Fabric amp Trim)
~ Collection amp Delivery Service ~
Contact Mr Joe Chalmers ~ ALYTH ~
Tel 01828 634241
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H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565
All you need for Christmas Come and Browse our Large Selection of
GIFTS TOYS HOBBYCRAFT MODELS DOLLS HOUSES amp ACCESSORIES
CARDS CALENDARS WRAPPING PAPER GIFT BAGS MONEY WALLETS amp DIARIES
lsquoWishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Yearrsquo
COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY ADVICE SESSIONS
Members of the local communities now will have the opportunity to receive Fire Safety advice at their local Fire Station Advice can
be given on all aspects of Fire and Rescue activi-ties eg Home and Commercial fire safety One of our most effective tools we have in highlighting the danger of fire is by direct contact with the pub-lic those people who have unfortunately experi-enced fire in a home do not need convincing of the dangers however we have a real challenge in convincing the rest of the public that fires do not just happen to ldquoOther Peoplerdquo You will also have the opportunity to book a free ldquoHome Fire Risk Assessmentrdquo and have local Firefighters assess any dangers within your home Next Session is at
Alyth Fire Station 13th December 10am - 12noon
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Notice of Office Bearers and Committee Members after the Committee meeting in November 2007 Office-Bearers Chairperson Mr Michael Kay Tel Alyth 632252632690 e-mail michaelkay1tiscalicouk Vice-Chairperson Mrs Flo McNeil Tel Alyth 632986 Secretary Treasurer Mrs Nancy Kay Tel Alyth 632690 Committee Mr C Macdonald Mrs M McNicoll Mrs K Donaldson Mr G Jamieson Mrs J McGill
The Chairman and all Committee Members wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members businesses and business personal the editorial staff of The Alyth Voice and all their clientscustomers from the Alyth amp District area
DO YOU REMEMBER
Thanks to Jim Kermack for the newspaper cuttings of an Alyth train stuck in 9ft (yes feet) snow drifts
between Newtyle and Auchterhouse in 1947 Two hundred () men dug the train out of the drifts If you were one of the men or can add to the story
please contact the Voice
Ah those were the days
18
OPENING 5TH DECEMBER 2007
INDIAN BUFFET
6 STARTERS - 8 CURRIES + RICE DESSERT OR TEACOFFEE
Eat as much as you want - pound995 per person We also have a great range in our Arsquola Carte Menu
OPENING HOURS - Wed - Sun 500pm to 1000pm
Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth PH11 8BT For Reservations tel 01828 634153
ANOTHER VOICE Margaret McKenzie a member of the Alyth Voice team was
amazed to find ANOTHER VOICE on a recent trip to New York
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS Due to the increasing
demand for advertising space the deadline for new ads or
changing content is the 16th of each month Submission details on p2
Scottish Preserves Wish all our Customers a Merry
Christmas Why not visit our Christmas Gift Stall
on the ground floor of The Overgate Centre Dundee
from the 17th November till 24th December High Street Rattray Blairgowrie
01250 871186 wwwscottish-preservescouk
19
J amp M KAY Ladies amp Gents
Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street ALYTH Telephone 01828 632252
Nancy amp Michael wish all their clients neighbours and friends a very Merry Christmas and
a Prosperous and Happy New Year
Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie
Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems
Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful
Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a mem-ber of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345
or 07762 188418 (mobile)
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED
TRISHA WALTON
HOME VISITS 01828 640229
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome
COLIN amp CATHY FORD Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth
CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS
EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE MANICURE
by CREATIVE NAILS Late Nights Tues amp Thurs
BUSINESS AS USUAL Tel01828 632297
ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY BALKEERIE
BY GLAMIS FORFAR Telfax 01307 840431
Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy
products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton
Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse
Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson
lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage
Tel 01828 640201
CHEMISTRY TUITION
Requiring Standard Grade or Higher Grade tuition in Alyth or surrounding area
Currently in teaching practice with excellent record of pass rates
Contact Mr Shand on 07973 909 983 to discuss hourly rate
ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES NOW
MINCE PIES SHORTBREAD PAVLOVAS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
MERINGUES
TEL 01828 632426 wwwcakesbysallycouk
GLENSHEE POTTERY Glenshee by Blairgowrie PH10 7LP Tel 01250 882238 Mob 07796 590 778 E-mail glensheepotshotmailcouk
Looking for something different this Christmas
Then come and browse our extensive selection of pottery local crafts gifts
and decorations
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Closed from Christmas Eve until Easter 2008
Yoursquoll find a warm welcome at the Glenshee Pottery in the Glen
of the Fairies on the A93
ldquoA Pot is not just for Christmashelliprdquo
MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET 22 Commercial Street Alyth
Tel 01828 633143
Christmas Stock Now In Beautiful Jewellery in Murano Glass
Bulbs and Winter Bedding Boots Wellingtons Work Jackets lsquoWishing you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Yearrsquo
RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER
59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097
Open Tues - Sat
lsquoA Merry Christmas and a Happy amp Prosperous New Year to all our
Customersrsquo
Gift Vouchers Available
ALYTH ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Spring 2008 Evening Classes
MONDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
4th amp 11th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
25th February amp 3rd March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 10th amp 17th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 28th January (excl 18th Feb) ~~~
DRU YOGA For all ages and abilities Get in tune with your body through postures breathing exercises relaxation and meditation Bring blanket a bottle of water and wear
loose clothing
Tutor Aileen Brown Alyth Town Hall Fee pound28pound25
10 classes from 21st January 730-9pm ~~~
WEDNESDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
6th amp 13th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
27th February amp 5th March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 12th amp 19th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 6th February
Golf classes may be divided into beginners and improvers if this is suitable to students Please indicate if you are a beginner
Golf classes please bring 678 iron and wear trainers or flat soled shoes
~~~ Enrolment forms can be obtained in Alyth Post Office
and many local shops Completed forms including payment should be returned
ASAP as numbers are limited in some classes ~~~
Further information available from Pam Drysdale on Tel 01250 873641
20 Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyrightcopyalythvoice 2007
Public Notices
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB
November Draw pound50 - No 125 Ricky Don pound30 - No 158 Mrs A Fleming pound20 - No 18 Mrs A Smith
COFFEE MORNING CANCELLATION
Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret to inform that the Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital League of Friends Coffee Morning arranged
for Saturday 15th December is now cancelled Anne Rhind
Alyth Badminton Club is a small group of people who like a bit of
exercise during the long winter evenings Interested in playing Then why not come along to
Airlie Street Hall We meet every Tuesday 730-930pm
Open to persons over the age of 18 - any standard welcome - come and give it a try
ALYTH BOWLING CLUB would like to thank everyone for the successful
coffee morning on Saturday 10th November We raised pound89855 thank you all very much
We have a STOVIE DANCE on
Friday 7th December 8pm-Midnight dancing to Steven Carcary
All members and friends welcome Isobel Fotheringham
ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY Listen out for us as we will be out and
about Carol Singing on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th December (Evenings)
Glenda Kean Committee Member
3rd Alyth Brownies COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 1st December 10am-12noon
Donations to the usual stalls gratefully received
CAN YOU HELP Can you help to shed any light on the donation of
the rose bushes many years ago along the Alyth Burn beside Pitnacree Street
Marguerite McKenzie Tel 01828 632749
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Race Night Thank you to everybody who took part and very
special thanks to individuals and businesses who sponsored races donated prizes and helped make
this an enjoyable evening Almost pound300 was raised on the night
Craft Fair Our very grateful thanks to all the crafters who
donated an amazing pound170 to Alyth Christmas Lights after their successful Craft Fair in Alyth Town Hall
At this time of year everyone can see what we do with the money that is raised and we are always amazed by the huge support that we enjoy in the
community Our fund raising events are always well attended and we appreciate what everybody does
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to ONE and ALL
Saturday 8th December COFFEE MORNING 10am
Hamper Raffle Cake amp Candy
Alyth Primary School Design-a-Light Entries Display
Alyth amp District Pipe Band COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 22 December 2007 Airlie Street Hall Alyth
10am - 12 noon Usual Stalls
Any donations baking or help will be gratefully appreciated
Jackie Macintyre Tel 01828 633369
WANTED
Either a knitting machine that is in good order but no longer in use - am willing to pay a nominal amount for it maybe loan it OR is there someone with an above machine that could use it to knit up basic sweaters REASON I am now in possession of a beautiful selec-tion of cones of wool and wish to either put them to good use myself (in my Spare time) or find someone who can help me
PS this is to help Alyth knitting for Charity either lo-cally or in Africa This has been a well supported cause Thank you
Please can someone help me in this Susan Dawson 01828 633239 or e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom
WANTED Cleaning help wanted near Alyth own transport
required Hours amp wages by arrangement
GardenerHandyman wanted for full time work near Alyth Experience not necessary but preferred
Accommodation may be available with possible work for partner
Please telephone 07721 509 034 for further details
Alyth Parish Church Country Dance Group Thursdays 730 - 930pm
We finish the autumn season with our Christmas Party dancing to Ian Cruickshanks Band All members and their guests are welcome
Classes begin again January A good way to keep warm on cold winter evenings Come and join us keep fit and learn something new Call Anne on
01828 632971 or Moira on 01828 632770
January 10th 17th 24th 31st February 7th 14th 21st 28th
All in Airlie Street Hall
(21st Feb inc live music with Muriel amp Jim Boal)
ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street - 730pm
~~~ 4th December Evelyn Hood
lsquoScottish Traditions of Dancersquo - Illustrated ~~~
15th January 2008 Terry Isles lsquoIslands on the Edgersquo - Illustrated
~~~ 29th January 2008 Andrew Thorpe
lsquoThe North Sea Bird Clubrsquo 25 Years of Offshore Recording - Illustrated
~~~ 12th February 2008 AGM followed by
Professor John M Mackenzie lsquoWilliam Lyon Mackenzie
A Famous Canadian from Alythrsquo - Illustrated
WANTED CleanerHousekeeper 8 hours per week References Required Tel 07710 523 462
ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla
(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 have been compiled
into an album This album can now be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY
Alyth Parish Church
Sunday Service 11am (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service)
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Choir Practice Fridays 7pm
~~~ Celebrating Christmas
Sunday 23rd December 11am Morning Worship
includes a traditional Nativity Play presented by the Sunday School
6pm A Festival of Nine Lessons amp Carols Come and hear the whole Advent Story told in
words and music and enjoy singing some traditional carols
Christmas Eve 6pm Reflective Service of Preparation
for Christmas Day If Christmas will be difficult for you this year but you do not want to miss it out entirely come and
spend a quiet time reflecting on the enduring meaning of Christrsquos birth
1130pm Traditional Watch Night Service taking us into the first moments of
Christmas Day
Christmas Day 11am Family Service of Celebration
Sunday 30th December 11am Informal Communion
Normal service times resume on 6th January 2008 ~~~
Eye-catching green or purple Christmas cards showing our very own Nativity family are now
available for sale in the Hall of Friendship each Sunday as are Notelets showing the church
resplendent in springtime All pound2 per pack (8 cards amp envelopes)
~~~ GUILD
The Guild meets on Thursday 6th December at 7pm in the Airlie Street Hall Our Speaker is Alyth Community Policeman PC Mark Stewart All are welcome There is no meeting in January
wwwalythparishchurchorguk
13
WHY DONrsquoT YOU The Voice team are often asked why a particular story has NOT been covered in the Voice The answer is two-fold
1 The Voice team consists of volunteers not journalists Each member has a time-consuming task putting the Voice together each month as it is and there is little spare time to follow up events
2 The Voice is full and overflowing with existing articles and photos every month and it is rare when a space has to be filled
Why donrsquot you cover a story yourself or ask someone to write in for you
ALYTH YOUTH PARTNERSHIP Everyone at Alyth Youth Partnership would like to
thank those who came to support our Bingo Tea on Nov 8th A special thanks goes out to all the volunteers and helpers who give up their time to support us on a regular
basis We appreciate all that you do folks
The Girls Group will commence on a Monday night from 630pm til 8pm at the Community Wing Alyth We will
confirm our programme in the local press shortly For further information contact 07936 788 117
MURRAY PENNYCOOK Est 1975
Plumbing amp Heating
Gas Oil Solid Fuel Central Heating Installations
Rhones Leadwork Drains
Free Estimates
Tel 01828 632 135 Mob 07850 733481
Meigle Road Alyth Blairgowrie PH11 8EX
Ash Chimney Systems
Call Simon on
01382 580245 or 07709-340575
Professional Chimney Sweep Prompt and reliable ndash
a clean sweep guaranteed Pots Bird guards and Cowls fitted
Established 1980
Electrical Contractor ECA Registered and Approved
Stewart MacDonald 8 Cambridge Street Alyth PH11 8AW
Telephone 01828 632 995
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
wwwhopeparkhousecouk Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road Rattray Blairgowrie
Gavin R Jamieson BARONY VIEW GROUND
MAINTENANCE Hay Street
Alyth
Tel 07739 833595 E-mail baronyviewtiscalicouk
For all the usual garden services including fencing gravelling and paving
GUTTER CLEARING
FULL FENCING SERVICE
AVAILABLE Remember the strong winds last year Donrsquot get caught out this time round Have your fences and trees checked
now
Snow Clearing and Salting Service
A Merry Christmas to all my Customers
and Good Health for 2008
ALYTH COMMUNITY COUNCIL contrsquod aboutrdquo the download recording was not of good quality I must say not Irenersquos fault The members of the public who were interviewed did not rise to Nancyrsquos leading questions but said the traffic was no
worse than expected Councillor Caroline Shiers spoke for her Glens constituents Nick Addington described the Drumderg Benefit Fund process Alan Young spoke up for Scottish amp Southern Energy Altogether not too bad for balance but poor old Nancy Nicholson was still trying to imply deep controversy splitting the townsfolk using emo-tive language in her commentary You may think that is sour grapes on my part They cut my interview altogether The good news however is that the programme pro-ducer has become interested in Alyth and promises to look at the prospect of another radio programme about our town Wouldnrsquot it be great were they or even better a television crew to turn up for our planned pre-gala concert and Gala Day itself The biggest and best parade ever is planned It will be a great show worthy of any radio or television programme Well I did ask for it I asked you to make our job difficult by submitting a large number of nominations for our Citi-zen and Young Citizen of the Year To date a record num-ber of nominations have been handed in Thank you very much indeed Elsewhere in the Voice there is a Stop Press announcement on who our Citizen and Young Citi-zen for 2007 will be They will know who they are by the time they read this but can I pass on the warmest con-gratulations of the Community Council to our two top citizens In closing may I wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New Year No matter how busy you are Be Happy
Jim Adam Chairman
Alyth Country Cabs Taxi AirportStation Transfers Contract Hire Corporate Hire
6 seater
01828 63 41 99 07732 919 281
14
The ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR
NEW TEL 01828 634165
Telephone Orders Welcome
New Opening Hours
Monday 5pm mdash 9pm Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday 5pm mdash 9pm Thursday 5pm mdash 9pm Friday 5pm mdash 9pm Saturday 5pm mdash 9pm Sunday CLOSED
Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502
Open 7 days serving LUNCHES SNACKS
EVENING MEALS
BEER GARDEN
Food served all day Sunday Children welcome
Function catered for
The Glenisla Hotel
The Inn in the Glen Kirkton of Glenisla
Come and enjoy our delicious lunches and dinners served in our lovely Country Hotel
Available Tuesday to Sunday Lunch 12pm to 2pm Dinner 6pm to 9pm
Bookings now being taken for Christmas and New Year Functions - 3 Course Meals from
pound1595 Booking Essential
Tel No 01575 582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom
Lands of Loyal Hotel Loyal Road Alyth PH11 8JQ
Festive Menu available throughout December
Enjoy a festive meal in our highly acclaimed restaurant and relax after-
wards in the comfortable surroundings of the oak-panelled grand hall
Lunch pound2495 Dinner pound2795
Booking Essential - For Reservations Call 01828 633151
Light Lunches restart 3rd January
PEEL FARM LINTRATHEN
01575 560718
COFFEE SHOP + COURTYARD GIFT BARN
Open Daily 1000am - 430pm until 21st December
Exhibition of Pet Portraits by Madeleine Fleming in Courtyard
Gallery till close Comissions Undertaken
Re-opens weekends from 2nd Feb 2008
Christmas Greetings from
Will Mackay Muirton Care Home Blairgowrie amp Lily Mackay 7 High Street Alyth
Will amp Lily wish all their friends amp neighbours
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS amp A GOOD NEW YEAR and thank them for all their kindness
over the past year God Bless You All
PLOUGHING MATCHES
Above Alythrsquos Chic Nicoll assisted the late Rab Grantrsquos grandson Robert at Blairgowrie Ploughing Match on
1st November Right New Alythrsquos Doug McNicoll competes in
Alyth Ploughing Match on 25th October
Photo
s by D
M Ph
il-
MILL STREET ALYTH BLAIRGOWRIE PH11 8BJ
TEL (01828) 633356
Plan your Holiday entertainment with us
1st a 50rsquos 60rsquos Dance 22nd Dec Then next
Christmas Eve Party 24th Dec
Tickets pound5 ea Available in advance only from The Burnside Inn
Limited number of tickets available Each ticket Good only for single event
We reserve the right to refuse admission wwwtheburnsideinncom
15
START YOUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT THE ALYTH HOTEL
Have your Christmas day lunch and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere in
our restaurant We also have available a Pre-Christmas menu for all
your festive celebrations
Bookings now being taken for the beginning of December
The Alyth Hotel CHRISTMAS DAY 2007 French Onion Soup with Herb Croutons
Cream of Tomato amp Fresh Basil Soup
Chilled Melon Balls with Mango Sorbet amp Fresh Passion Fruit drizzled with Cointreau Syrup
Finely Sliced Smoked Venison
with Pickled Walnuts Redcurrant Jelly
Juicy Norwegian Prawns bound in a Tangy Marie Rose
Dressing Enhanced with Fresh Cream amp Brandy
ooOOoo
Traditional Roast Turkey with Chestnut amp Apricot Stuffing Cranberry Compote Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta amp
Thyme Flavoured Gravy
Lamb Shank marinated in Garlic Rosemary Mint amp Honey
Very Slowly Braised and served with a Rich Sweet Gravy
Roast Loin of Pork with an Orange Chutney Flavoured Gravy
Roast Potatoes amp Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta
Fillet of Salmon gently poached in white wine Served
with a delicate Lemon amp Dill Sauce
Mushroom Asparagus amp Cashew Nut Stroganoff
served on a bed of Basmaati Rice with a Side Salad
ooOOoo
Individual Christmas Pudding with a Warm Boozy Sauce amp
Fresh Whipped Cream
Homemade Christmas Trifle with Drambuie amp Raspberries
topped with Fresh Whipped Cream Amoretti Biscuits
Homemade Soft Centred Strawberry Pavlova with a
delicious Red Berry Coulis
Irish Cream liqueur Cheesecake with Whipped Baileys Cream
Cheese amp Biscuits with Black Grapes
ooOOoo
Coffee with Cream amp After Dinner Mints
ooOOoo
pound3750
For further information and details of our Festive menus or to make a booking please contact us at the Alyth Hotel
on 01828 632447
Backwater Dam IN the October Voice a photo was published showing some of the staff who worked on Backwater Dam submitted by Tom Dymock DC Thompson have kindly searched their archives and loaned the Voice eight photos relating to the construction
of the Dam and its official opening by the Queen in 1969 The first three are printed below Were you there Let the Voice know
16
Terrific Gents Ladies Seniors
and Juniors Sections Many weekly competitions and events
throughout the whole year Vibrant and Friendly Clubhouse with
an excellent Social Scene
Join Now ndash Play Winter Golf Free
No Increase in Membership Fees for another Year Direct Debit Scheme Available
Fantastic Golf Offer for DecemberJanuary Golf and 2-Course Meal - Any Day - Only pound20 pp
Buggy Hire only pound10
Please call for membership details or to make a tee reservation Tel 01828 633322
Our Restaurant benefits from an elevated position with wonderful views over Strathmore to the Sidlaw Hills
Great Menu ndash Great Prices ndash All Day ndash Every Day
WINTER LUNCH SPECIAL MENU (Available 1200 - 230pm daily)
2 Course Lunch pound650 3 Course Lunch pound850
Please telephone 01828 634004 if you would like to reserve a table
XMAS LUNCH BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN
Please Call for a Xmas Menu
lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo
17
Newspapers
Magazines
Stationery
Envelopes Cards Gifts
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
PETS PANTRY
19 High Street Blairgowrie
Tel 01356 623006 Keith Nicol
Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth Open Tuesday Mornings 9 am-1145 am
Or by appointment Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries
A 24 hour service is maintained on 01828 633 433
BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY TUTORING
A recently retired University academic (also qualified secondary school teacher) offers tutoring for Standard Grades and Highers
High success rate in 2006-2007
Tel 01575 560 333
PIANO TUITION AND
HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION
An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is
available Adults as well as children
Tel 01575 560 333
DAVIDSONS CHEMIST
9 Airlie St Alyth Tel 01828 632302
COME IN AND BROWSE OUR NEW RANGE OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS NOW IN STOCK
PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED
DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE
MINOR AILMENTS SERVICE AND ADVICE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
FROM YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST
LUNANS Newsagents 8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330
Prepaid internet access - easy as phone top-ups pound10 for 2000 minutes
All-year newspaper and magazine deliveries
A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion
A wide selection of stationery
Shop Open 530am - 530pm Mon - Fri 530am - 4pm Saturday 700am - 1pm Sunday
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Working towards a healthier community
Do you Suffer Discomfort from bull Callus or Corns bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot bull Verrucas or In-growing Toenails
Treatment in the comfort of your own home
For all your footcare requirements contact Madeleine on
01250 872005 Mobile 07904 382840
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MENSWEAR amp WOMENSWEAR GARMENT ALTERATION SERVICE
also CURTAIN MAKING SHORTENING
(Customer to provide own Fabric amp Trim)
~ Collection amp Delivery Service ~
Contact Mr Joe Chalmers ~ ALYTH ~
Tel 01828 634241
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H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565
All you need for Christmas Come and Browse our Large Selection of
GIFTS TOYS HOBBYCRAFT MODELS DOLLS HOUSES amp ACCESSORIES
CARDS CALENDARS WRAPPING PAPER GIFT BAGS MONEY WALLETS amp DIARIES
lsquoWishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Yearrsquo
COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY ADVICE SESSIONS
Members of the local communities now will have the opportunity to receive Fire Safety advice at their local Fire Station Advice can
be given on all aspects of Fire and Rescue activi-ties eg Home and Commercial fire safety One of our most effective tools we have in highlighting the danger of fire is by direct contact with the pub-lic those people who have unfortunately experi-enced fire in a home do not need convincing of the dangers however we have a real challenge in convincing the rest of the public that fires do not just happen to ldquoOther Peoplerdquo You will also have the opportunity to book a free ldquoHome Fire Risk Assessmentrdquo and have local Firefighters assess any dangers within your home Next Session is at
Alyth Fire Station 13th December 10am - 12noon
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Notice of Office Bearers and Committee Members after the Committee meeting in November 2007 Office-Bearers Chairperson Mr Michael Kay Tel Alyth 632252632690 e-mail michaelkay1tiscalicouk Vice-Chairperson Mrs Flo McNeil Tel Alyth 632986 Secretary Treasurer Mrs Nancy Kay Tel Alyth 632690 Committee Mr C Macdonald Mrs M McNicoll Mrs K Donaldson Mr G Jamieson Mrs J McGill
The Chairman and all Committee Members wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members businesses and business personal the editorial staff of The Alyth Voice and all their clientscustomers from the Alyth amp District area
DO YOU REMEMBER
Thanks to Jim Kermack for the newspaper cuttings of an Alyth train stuck in 9ft (yes feet) snow drifts
between Newtyle and Auchterhouse in 1947 Two hundred () men dug the train out of the drifts If you were one of the men or can add to the story
please contact the Voice
Ah those were the days
18
OPENING 5TH DECEMBER 2007
INDIAN BUFFET
6 STARTERS - 8 CURRIES + RICE DESSERT OR TEACOFFEE
Eat as much as you want - pound995 per person We also have a great range in our Arsquola Carte Menu
OPENING HOURS - Wed - Sun 500pm to 1000pm
Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth PH11 8BT For Reservations tel 01828 634153
ANOTHER VOICE Margaret McKenzie a member of the Alyth Voice team was
amazed to find ANOTHER VOICE on a recent trip to New York
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS Due to the increasing
demand for advertising space the deadline for new ads or
changing content is the 16th of each month Submission details on p2
Scottish Preserves Wish all our Customers a Merry
Christmas Why not visit our Christmas Gift Stall
on the ground floor of The Overgate Centre Dundee
from the 17th November till 24th December High Street Rattray Blairgowrie
01250 871186 wwwscottish-preservescouk
19
J amp M KAY Ladies amp Gents
Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street ALYTH Telephone 01828 632252
Nancy amp Michael wish all their clients neighbours and friends a very Merry Christmas and
a Prosperous and Happy New Year
Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie
Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems
Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful
Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a mem-ber of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345
or 07762 188418 (mobile)
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED
TRISHA WALTON
HOME VISITS 01828 640229
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome
COLIN amp CATHY FORD Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth
CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS
EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE MANICURE
by CREATIVE NAILS Late Nights Tues amp Thurs
BUSINESS AS USUAL Tel01828 632297
ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY BALKEERIE
BY GLAMIS FORFAR Telfax 01307 840431
Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy
products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton
Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse
Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson
lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage
Tel 01828 640201
CHEMISTRY TUITION
Requiring Standard Grade or Higher Grade tuition in Alyth or surrounding area
Currently in teaching practice with excellent record of pass rates
Contact Mr Shand on 07973 909 983 to discuss hourly rate
ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES NOW
MINCE PIES SHORTBREAD PAVLOVAS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
MERINGUES
TEL 01828 632426 wwwcakesbysallycouk
GLENSHEE POTTERY Glenshee by Blairgowrie PH10 7LP Tel 01250 882238 Mob 07796 590 778 E-mail glensheepotshotmailcouk
Looking for something different this Christmas
Then come and browse our extensive selection of pottery local crafts gifts
and decorations
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Closed from Christmas Eve until Easter 2008
Yoursquoll find a warm welcome at the Glenshee Pottery in the Glen
of the Fairies on the A93
ldquoA Pot is not just for Christmashelliprdquo
MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET 22 Commercial Street Alyth
Tel 01828 633143
Christmas Stock Now In Beautiful Jewellery in Murano Glass
Bulbs and Winter Bedding Boots Wellingtons Work Jackets lsquoWishing you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Yearrsquo
RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER
59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097
Open Tues - Sat
lsquoA Merry Christmas and a Happy amp Prosperous New Year to all our
Customersrsquo
Gift Vouchers Available
ALYTH ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Spring 2008 Evening Classes
MONDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
4th amp 11th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
25th February amp 3rd March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 10th amp 17th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 28th January (excl 18th Feb) ~~~
DRU YOGA For all ages and abilities Get in tune with your body through postures breathing exercises relaxation and meditation Bring blanket a bottle of water and wear
loose clothing
Tutor Aileen Brown Alyth Town Hall Fee pound28pound25
10 classes from 21st January 730-9pm ~~~
WEDNESDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
6th amp 13th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
27th February amp 5th March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 12th amp 19th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 6th February
Golf classes may be divided into beginners and improvers if this is suitable to students Please indicate if you are a beginner
Golf classes please bring 678 iron and wear trainers or flat soled shoes
~~~ Enrolment forms can be obtained in Alyth Post Office
and many local shops Completed forms including payment should be returned
ASAP as numbers are limited in some classes ~~~
Further information available from Pam Drysdale on Tel 01250 873641
20 Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyrightcopyalythvoice 2007
Public Notices
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB
November Draw pound50 - No 125 Ricky Don pound30 - No 158 Mrs A Fleming pound20 - No 18 Mrs A Smith
COFFEE MORNING CANCELLATION
Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret to inform that the Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital League of Friends Coffee Morning arranged
for Saturday 15th December is now cancelled Anne Rhind
Alyth Badminton Club is a small group of people who like a bit of
exercise during the long winter evenings Interested in playing Then why not come along to
Airlie Street Hall We meet every Tuesday 730-930pm
Open to persons over the age of 18 - any standard welcome - come and give it a try
ALYTH BOWLING CLUB would like to thank everyone for the successful
coffee morning on Saturday 10th November We raised pound89855 thank you all very much
We have a STOVIE DANCE on
Friday 7th December 8pm-Midnight dancing to Steven Carcary
All members and friends welcome Isobel Fotheringham
ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY Listen out for us as we will be out and
about Carol Singing on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th December (Evenings)
Glenda Kean Committee Member
3rd Alyth Brownies COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 1st December 10am-12noon
Donations to the usual stalls gratefully received
CAN YOU HELP Can you help to shed any light on the donation of
the rose bushes many years ago along the Alyth Burn beside Pitnacree Street
Marguerite McKenzie Tel 01828 632749
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Race Night Thank you to everybody who took part and very
special thanks to individuals and businesses who sponsored races donated prizes and helped make
this an enjoyable evening Almost pound300 was raised on the night
Craft Fair Our very grateful thanks to all the crafters who
donated an amazing pound170 to Alyth Christmas Lights after their successful Craft Fair in Alyth Town Hall
At this time of year everyone can see what we do with the money that is raised and we are always amazed by the huge support that we enjoy in the
community Our fund raising events are always well attended and we appreciate what everybody does
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to ONE and ALL
Saturday 8th December COFFEE MORNING 10am
Hamper Raffle Cake amp Candy
Alyth Primary School Design-a-Light Entries Display
Alyth amp District Pipe Band COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 22 December 2007 Airlie Street Hall Alyth
10am - 12 noon Usual Stalls
Any donations baking or help will be gratefully appreciated
Jackie Macintyre Tel 01828 633369
WANTED
Either a knitting machine that is in good order but no longer in use - am willing to pay a nominal amount for it maybe loan it OR is there someone with an above machine that could use it to knit up basic sweaters REASON I am now in possession of a beautiful selec-tion of cones of wool and wish to either put them to good use myself (in my Spare time) or find someone who can help me
PS this is to help Alyth knitting for Charity either lo-cally or in Africa This has been a well supported cause Thank you
Please can someone help me in this Susan Dawson 01828 633239 or e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom
WANTED Cleaning help wanted near Alyth own transport
required Hours amp wages by arrangement
GardenerHandyman wanted for full time work near Alyth Experience not necessary but preferred
Accommodation may be available with possible work for partner
Please telephone 07721 509 034 for further details
Alyth Parish Church Country Dance Group Thursdays 730 - 930pm
We finish the autumn season with our Christmas Party dancing to Ian Cruickshanks Band All members and their guests are welcome
Classes begin again January A good way to keep warm on cold winter evenings Come and join us keep fit and learn something new Call Anne on
01828 632971 or Moira on 01828 632770
January 10th 17th 24th 31st February 7th 14th 21st 28th
All in Airlie Street Hall
(21st Feb inc live music with Muriel amp Jim Boal)
ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street - 730pm
~~~ 4th December Evelyn Hood
lsquoScottish Traditions of Dancersquo - Illustrated ~~~
15th January 2008 Terry Isles lsquoIslands on the Edgersquo - Illustrated
~~~ 29th January 2008 Andrew Thorpe
lsquoThe North Sea Bird Clubrsquo 25 Years of Offshore Recording - Illustrated
~~~ 12th February 2008 AGM followed by
Professor John M Mackenzie lsquoWilliam Lyon Mackenzie
A Famous Canadian from Alythrsquo - Illustrated
WANTED CleanerHousekeeper 8 hours per week References Required Tel 07710 523 462
ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla
(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 have been compiled
into an album This album can now be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY
Alyth Parish Church
Sunday Service 11am (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service)
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Choir Practice Fridays 7pm
~~~ Celebrating Christmas
Sunday 23rd December 11am Morning Worship
includes a traditional Nativity Play presented by the Sunday School
6pm A Festival of Nine Lessons amp Carols Come and hear the whole Advent Story told in
words and music and enjoy singing some traditional carols
Christmas Eve 6pm Reflective Service of Preparation
for Christmas Day If Christmas will be difficult for you this year but you do not want to miss it out entirely come and
spend a quiet time reflecting on the enduring meaning of Christrsquos birth
1130pm Traditional Watch Night Service taking us into the first moments of
Christmas Day
Christmas Day 11am Family Service of Celebration
Sunday 30th December 11am Informal Communion
Normal service times resume on 6th January 2008 ~~~
Eye-catching green or purple Christmas cards showing our very own Nativity family are now
available for sale in the Hall of Friendship each Sunday as are Notelets showing the church
resplendent in springtime All pound2 per pack (8 cards amp envelopes)
~~~ GUILD
The Guild meets on Thursday 6th December at 7pm in the Airlie Street Hall Our Speaker is Alyth Community Policeman PC Mark Stewart All are welcome There is no meeting in January
wwwalythparishchurchorguk
14
The ALYTH TRADITIONAL FISH BAR
NEW TEL 01828 634165
Telephone Orders Welcome
New Opening Hours
Monday 5pm mdash 9pm Tuesday CLOSED Wednesday 5pm mdash 9pm Thursday 5pm mdash 9pm Friday 5pm mdash 9pm Saturday 5pm mdash 9pm Sunday CLOSED
Alyth Road Rattray Telephone 01250 875502
Open 7 days serving LUNCHES SNACKS
EVENING MEALS
BEER GARDEN
Food served all day Sunday Children welcome
Function catered for
The Glenisla Hotel
The Inn in the Glen Kirkton of Glenisla
Come and enjoy our delicious lunches and dinners served in our lovely Country Hotel
Available Tuesday to Sunday Lunch 12pm to 2pm Dinner 6pm to 9pm
Bookings now being taken for Christmas and New Year Functions - 3 Course Meals from
pound1595 Booking Essential
Tel No 01575 582223 wwwglenisla-hotelcom
Lands of Loyal Hotel Loyal Road Alyth PH11 8JQ
Festive Menu available throughout December
Enjoy a festive meal in our highly acclaimed restaurant and relax after-
wards in the comfortable surroundings of the oak-panelled grand hall
Lunch pound2495 Dinner pound2795
Booking Essential - For Reservations Call 01828 633151
Light Lunches restart 3rd January
PEEL FARM LINTRATHEN
01575 560718
COFFEE SHOP + COURTYARD GIFT BARN
Open Daily 1000am - 430pm until 21st December
Exhibition of Pet Portraits by Madeleine Fleming in Courtyard
Gallery till close Comissions Undertaken
Re-opens weekends from 2nd Feb 2008
Christmas Greetings from
Will Mackay Muirton Care Home Blairgowrie amp Lily Mackay 7 High Street Alyth
Will amp Lily wish all their friends amp neighbours
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS amp A GOOD NEW YEAR and thank them for all their kindness
over the past year God Bless You All
PLOUGHING MATCHES
Above Alythrsquos Chic Nicoll assisted the late Rab Grantrsquos grandson Robert at Blairgowrie Ploughing Match on
1st November Right New Alythrsquos Doug McNicoll competes in
Alyth Ploughing Match on 25th October
Photo
s by D
M Ph
il-
MILL STREET ALYTH BLAIRGOWRIE PH11 8BJ
TEL (01828) 633356
Plan your Holiday entertainment with us
1st a 50rsquos 60rsquos Dance 22nd Dec Then next
Christmas Eve Party 24th Dec
Tickets pound5 ea Available in advance only from The Burnside Inn
Limited number of tickets available Each ticket Good only for single event
We reserve the right to refuse admission wwwtheburnsideinncom
15
START YOUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT THE ALYTH HOTEL
Have your Christmas day lunch and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere in
our restaurant We also have available a Pre-Christmas menu for all
your festive celebrations
Bookings now being taken for the beginning of December
The Alyth Hotel CHRISTMAS DAY 2007 French Onion Soup with Herb Croutons
Cream of Tomato amp Fresh Basil Soup
Chilled Melon Balls with Mango Sorbet amp Fresh Passion Fruit drizzled with Cointreau Syrup
Finely Sliced Smoked Venison
with Pickled Walnuts Redcurrant Jelly
Juicy Norwegian Prawns bound in a Tangy Marie Rose
Dressing Enhanced with Fresh Cream amp Brandy
ooOOoo
Traditional Roast Turkey with Chestnut amp Apricot Stuffing Cranberry Compote Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta amp
Thyme Flavoured Gravy
Lamb Shank marinated in Garlic Rosemary Mint amp Honey
Very Slowly Braised and served with a Rich Sweet Gravy
Roast Loin of Pork with an Orange Chutney Flavoured Gravy
Roast Potatoes amp Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta
Fillet of Salmon gently poached in white wine Served
with a delicate Lemon amp Dill Sauce
Mushroom Asparagus amp Cashew Nut Stroganoff
served on a bed of Basmaati Rice with a Side Salad
ooOOoo
Individual Christmas Pudding with a Warm Boozy Sauce amp
Fresh Whipped Cream
Homemade Christmas Trifle with Drambuie amp Raspberries
topped with Fresh Whipped Cream Amoretti Biscuits
Homemade Soft Centred Strawberry Pavlova with a
delicious Red Berry Coulis
Irish Cream liqueur Cheesecake with Whipped Baileys Cream
Cheese amp Biscuits with Black Grapes
ooOOoo
Coffee with Cream amp After Dinner Mints
ooOOoo
pound3750
For further information and details of our Festive menus or to make a booking please contact us at the Alyth Hotel
on 01828 632447
Backwater Dam IN the October Voice a photo was published showing some of the staff who worked on Backwater Dam submitted by Tom Dymock DC Thompson have kindly searched their archives and loaned the Voice eight photos relating to the construction
of the Dam and its official opening by the Queen in 1969 The first three are printed below Were you there Let the Voice know
16
Terrific Gents Ladies Seniors
and Juniors Sections Many weekly competitions and events
throughout the whole year Vibrant and Friendly Clubhouse with
an excellent Social Scene
Join Now ndash Play Winter Golf Free
No Increase in Membership Fees for another Year Direct Debit Scheme Available
Fantastic Golf Offer for DecemberJanuary Golf and 2-Course Meal - Any Day - Only pound20 pp
Buggy Hire only pound10
Please call for membership details or to make a tee reservation Tel 01828 633322
Our Restaurant benefits from an elevated position with wonderful views over Strathmore to the Sidlaw Hills
Great Menu ndash Great Prices ndash All Day ndash Every Day
WINTER LUNCH SPECIAL MENU (Available 1200 - 230pm daily)
2 Course Lunch pound650 3 Course Lunch pound850
Please telephone 01828 634004 if you would like to reserve a table
XMAS LUNCH BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN
Please Call for a Xmas Menu
lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo
17
Newspapers
Magazines
Stationery
Envelopes Cards Gifts
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
PETS PANTRY
19 High Street Blairgowrie
Tel 01356 623006 Keith Nicol
Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth Open Tuesday Mornings 9 am-1145 am
Or by appointment Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries
A 24 hour service is maintained on 01828 633 433
BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY TUTORING
A recently retired University academic (also qualified secondary school teacher) offers tutoring for Standard Grades and Highers
High success rate in 2006-2007
Tel 01575 560 333
PIANO TUITION AND
HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION
An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is
available Adults as well as children
Tel 01575 560 333
DAVIDSONS CHEMIST
9 Airlie St Alyth Tel 01828 632302
COME IN AND BROWSE OUR NEW RANGE OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS NOW IN STOCK
PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED
DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE
MINOR AILMENTS SERVICE AND ADVICE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
FROM YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST
LUNANS Newsagents 8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330
Prepaid internet access - easy as phone top-ups pound10 for 2000 minutes
All-year newspaper and magazine deliveries
A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion
A wide selection of stationery
Shop Open 530am - 530pm Mon - Fri 530am - 4pm Saturday 700am - 1pm Sunday
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Working towards a healthier community
Do you Suffer Discomfort from bull Callus or Corns bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot bull Verrucas or In-growing Toenails
Treatment in the comfort of your own home
For all your footcare requirements contact Madeleine on
01250 872005 Mobile 07904 382840
]AVAgt|AumlEacuteUuml|Ccedilz
MENSWEAR amp WOMENSWEAR GARMENT ALTERATION SERVICE
also CURTAIN MAKING SHORTENING
(Customer to provide own Fabric amp Trim)
~ Collection amp Delivery Service ~
Contact Mr Joe Chalmers ~ ALYTH ~
Tel 01828 634241
dacirctAuml|agraveccedil Y|Ccedil|aacuteBXyy|v|xCcedilagrave fxUumlauml|vx BVEacuteAringNtildexagrave|agrave|aumlx cUuml|vxaacute
H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565
All you need for Christmas Come and Browse our Large Selection of
GIFTS TOYS HOBBYCRAFT MODELS DOLLS HOUSES amp ACCESSORIES
CARDS CALENDARS WRAPPING PAPER GIFT BAGS MONEY WALLETS amp DIARIES
lsquoWishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Yearrsquo
COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY ADVICE SESSIONS
Members of the local communities now will have the opportunity to receive Fire Safety advice at their local Fire Station Advice can
be given on all aspects of Fire and Rescue activi-ties eg Home and Commercial fire safety One of our most effective tools we have in highlighting the danger of fire is by direct contact with the pub-lic those people who have unfortunately experi-enced fire in a home do not need convincing of the dangers however we have a real challenge in convincing the rest of the public that fires do not just happen to ldquoOther Peoplerdquo You will also have the opportunity to book a free ldquoHome Fire Risk Assessmentrdquo and have local Firefighters assess any dangers within your home Next Session is at
Alyth Fire Station 13th December 10am - 12noon
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Notice of Office Bearers and Committee Members after the Committee meeting in November 2007 Office-Bearers Chairperson Mr Michael Kay Tel Alyth 632252632690 e-mail michaelkay1tiscalicouk Vice-Chairperson Mrs Flo McNeil Tel Alyth 632986 Secretary Treasurer Mrs Nancy Kay Tel Alyth 632690 Committee Mr C Macdonald Mrs M McNicoll Mrs K Donaldson Mr G Jamieson Mrs J McGill
The Chairman and all Committee Members wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members businesses and business personal the editorial staff of The Alyth Voice and all their clientscustomers from the Alyth amp District area
DO YOU REMEMBER
Thanks to Jim Kermack for the newspaper cuttings of an Alyth train stuck in 9ft (yes feet) snow drifts
between Newtyle and Auchterhouse in 1947 Two hundred () men dug the train out of the drifts If you were one of the men or can add to the story
please contact the Voice
Ah those were the days
18
OPENING 5TH DECEMBER 2007
INDIAN BUFFET
6 STARTERS - 8 CURRIES + RICE DESSERT OR TEACOFFEE
Eat as much as you want - pound995 per person We also have a great range in our Arsquola Carte Menu
OPENING HOURS - Wed - Sun 500pm to 1000pm
Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth PH11 8BT For Reservations tel 01828 634153
ANOTHER VOICE Margaret McKenzie a member of the Alyth Voice team was
amazed to find ANOTHER VOICE on a recent trip to New York
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS Due to the increasing
demand for advertising space the deadline for new ads or
changing content is the 16th of each month Submission details on p2
Scottish Preserves Wish all our Customers a Merry
Christmas Why not visit our Christmas Gift Stall
on the ground floor of The Overgate Centre Dundee
from the 17th November till 24th December High Street Rattray Blairgowrie
01250 871186 wwwscottish-preservescouk
19
J amp M KAY Ladies amp Gents
Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street ALYTH Telephone 01828 632252
Nancy amp Michael wish all their clients neighbours and friends a very Merry Christmas and
a Prosperous and Happy New Year
Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie
Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems
Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful
Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a mem-ber of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345
or 07762 188418 (mobile)
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED
TRISHA WALTON
HOME VISITS 01828 640229
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome
COLIN amp CATHY FORD Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth
CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS
EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE MANICURE
by CREATIVE NAILS Late Nights Tues amp Thurs
BUSINESS AS USUAL Tel01828 632297
ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY BALKEERIE
BY GLAMIS FORFAR Telfax 01307 840431
Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy
products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton
Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse
Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson
lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage
Tel 01828 640201
CHEMISTRY TUITION
Requiring Standard Grade or Higher Grade tuition in Alyth or surrounding area
Currently in teaching practice with excellent record of pass rates
Contact Mr Shand on 07973 909 983 to discuss hourly rate
ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES NOW
MINCE PIES SHORTBREAD PAVLOVAS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
MERINGUES
TEL 01828 632426 wwwcakesbysallycouk
GLENSHEE POTTERY Glenshee by Blairgowrie PH10 7LP Tel 01250 882238 Mob 07796 590 778 E-mail glensheepotshotmailcouk
Looking for something different this Christmas
Then come and browse our extensive selection of pottery local crafts gifts
and decorations
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Closed from Christmas Eve until Easter 2008
Yoursquoll find a warm welcome at the Glenshee Pottery in the Glen
of the Fairies on the A93
ldquoA Pot is not just for Christmashelliprdquo
MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET 22 Commercial Street Alyth
Tel 01828 633143
Christmas Stock Now In Beautiful Jewellery in Murano Glass
Bulbs and Winter Bedding Boots Wellingtons Work Jackets lsquoWishing you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Yearrsquo
RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER
59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097
Open Tues - Sat
lsquoA Merry Christmas and a Happy amp Prosperous New Year to all our
Customersrsquo
Gift Vouchers Available
ALYTH ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Spring 2008 Evening Classes
MONDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
4th amp 11th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
25th February amp 3rd March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 10th amp 17th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 28th January (excl 18th Feb) ~~~
DRU YOGA For all ages and abilities Get in tune with your body through postures breathing exercises relaxation and meditation Bring blanket a bottle of water and wear
loose clothing
Tutor Aileen Brown Alyth Town Hall Fee pound28pound25
10 classes from 21st January 730-9pm ~~~
WEDNESDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
6th amp 13th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
27th February amp 5th March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 12th amp 19th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 6th February
Golf classes may be divided into beginners and improvers if this is suitable to students Please indicate if you are a beginner
Golf classes please bring 678 iron and wear trainers or flat soled shoes
~~~ Enrolment forms can be obtained in Alyth Post Office
and many local shops Completed forms including payment should be returned
ASAP as numbers are limited in some classes ~~~
Further information available from Pam Drysdale on Tel 01250 873641
20 Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyrightcopyalythvoice 2007
Public Notices
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB
November Draw pound50 - No 125 Ricky Don pound30 - No 158 Mrs A Fleming pound20 - No 18 Mrs A Smith
COFFEE MORNING CANCELLATION
Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret to inform that the Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital League of Friends Coffee Morning arranged
for Saturday 15th December is now cancelled Anne Rhind
Alyth Badminton Club is a small group of people who like a bit of
exercise during the long winter evenings Interested in playing Then why not come along to
Airlie Street Hall We meet every Tuesday 730-930pm
Open to persons over the age of 18 - any standard welcome - come and give it a try
ALYTH BOWLING CLUB would like to thank everyone for the successful
coffee morning on Saturday 10th November We raised pound89855 thank you all very much
We have a STOVIE DANCE on
Friday 7th December 8pm-Midnight dancing to Steven Carcary
All members and friends welcome Isobel Fotheringham
ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY Listen out for us as we will be out and
about Carol Singing on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th December (Evenings)
Glenda Kean Committee Member
3rd Alyth Brownies COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 1st December 10am-12noon
Donations to the usual stalls gratefully received
CAN YOU HELP Can you help to shed any light on the donation of
the rose bushes many years ago along the Alyth Burn beside Pitnacree Street
Marguerite McKenzie Tel 01828 632749
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Race Night Thank you to everybody who took part and very
special thanks to individuals and businesses who sponsored races donated prizes and helped make
this an enjoyable evening Almost pound300 was raised on the night
Craft Fair Our very grateful thanks to all the crafters who
donated an amazing pound170 to Alyth Christmas Lights after their successful Craft Fair in Alyth Town Hall
At this time of year everyone can see what we do with the money that is raised and we are always amazed by the huge support that we enjoy in the
community Our fund raising events are always well attended and we appreciate what everybody does
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to ONE and ALL
Saturday 8th December COFFEE MORNING 10am
Hamper Raffle Cake amp Candy
Alyth Primary School Design-a-Light Entries Display
Alyth amp District Pipe Band COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 22 December 2007 Airlie Street Hall Alyth
10am - 12 noon Usual Stalls
Any donations baking or help will be gratefully appreciated
Jackie Macintyre Tel 01828 633369
WANTED
Either a knitting machine that is in good order but no longer in use - am willing to pay a nominal amount for it maybe loan it OR is there someone with an above machine that could use it to knit up basic sweaters REASON I am now in possession of a beautiful selec-tion of cones of wool and wish to either put them to good use myself (in my Spare time) or find someone who can help me
PS this is to help Alyth knitting for Charity either lo-cally or in Africa This has been a well supported cause Thank you
Please can someone help me in this Susan Dawson 01828 633239 or e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom
WANTED Cleaning help wanted near Alyth own transport
required Hours amp wages by arrangement
GardenerHandyman wanted for full time work near Alyth Experience not necessary but preferred
Accommodation may be available with possible work for partner
Please telephone 07721 509 034 for further details
Alyth Parish Church Country Dance Group Thursdays 730 - 930pm
We finish the autumn season with our Christmas Party dancing to Ian Cruickshanks Band All members and their guests are welcome
Classes begin again January A good way to keep warm on cold winter evenings Come and join us keep fit and learn something new Call Anne on
01828 632971 or Moira on 01828 632770
January 10th 17th 24th 31st February 7th 14th 21st 28th
All in Airlie Street Hall
(21st Feb inc live music with Muriel amp Jim Boal)
ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street - 730pm
~~~ 4th December Evelyn Hood
lsquoScottish Traditions of Dancersquo - Illustrated ~~~
15th January 2008 Terry Isles lsquoIslands on the Edgersquo - Illustrated
~~~ 29th January 2008 Andrew Thorpe
lsquoThe North Sea Bird Clubrsquo 25 Years of Offshore Recording - Illustrated
~~~ 12th February 2008 AGM followed by
Professor John M Mackenzie lsquoWilliam Lyon Mackenzie
A Famous Canadian from Alythrsquo - Illustrated
WANTED CleanerHousekeeper 8 hours per week References Required Tel 07710 523 462
ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla
(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 have been compiled
into an album This album can now be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY
Alyth Parish Church
Sunday Service 11am (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service)
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Choir Practice Fridays 7pm
~~~ Celebrating Christmas
Sunday 23rd December 11am Morning Worship
includes a traditional Nativity Play presented by the Sunday School
6pm A Festival of Nine Lessons amp Carols Come and hear the whole Advent Story told in
words and music and enjoy singing some traditional carols
Christmas Eve 6pm Reflective Service of Preparation
for Christmas Day If Christmas will be difficult for you this year but you do not want to miss it out entirely come and
spend a quiet time reflecting on the enduring meaning of Christrsquos birth
1130pm Traditional Watch Night Service taking us into the first moments of
Christmas Day
Christmas Day 11am Family Service of Celebration
Sunday 30th December 11am Informal Communion
Normal service times resume on 6th January 2008 ~~~
Eye-catching green or purple Christmas cards showing our very own Nativity family are now
available for sale in the Hall of Friendship each Sunday as are Notelets showing the church
resplendent in springtime All pound2 per pack (8 cards amp envelopes)
~~~ GUILD
The Guild meets on Thursday 6th December at 7pm in the Airlie Street Hall Our Speaker is Alyth Community Policeman PC Mark Stewart All are welcome There is no meeting in January
wwwalythparishchurchorguk
15
START YOUR CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS AT THE ALYTH HOTEL
Have your Christmas day lunch and enjoy the seasonal atmosphere in
our restaurant We also have available a Pre-Christmas menu for all
your festive celebrations
Bookings now being taken for the beginning of December
The Alyth Hotel CHRISTMAS DAY 2007 French Onion Soup with Herb Croutons
Cream of Tomato amp Fresh Basil Soup
Chilled Melon Balls with Mango Sorbet amp Fresh Passion Fruit drizzled with Cointreau Syrup
Finely Sliced Smoked Venison
with Pickled Walnuts Redcurrant Jelly
Juicy Norwegian Prawns bound in a Tangy Marie Rose
Dressing Enhanced with Fresh Cream amp Brandy
ooOOoo
Traditional Roast Turkey with Chestnut amp Apricot Stuffing Cranberry Compote Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta amp
Thyme Flavoured Gravy
Lamb Shank marinated in Garlic Rosemary Mint amp Honey
Very Slowly Braised and served with a Rich Sweet Gravy
Roast Loin of Pork with an Orange Chutney Flavoured Gravy
Roast Potatoes amp Smoked Bacon Wrapped Chipolatta
Fillet of Salmon gently poached in white wine Served
with a delicate Lemon amp Dill Sauce
Mushroom Asparagus amp Cashew Nut Stroganoff
served on a bed of Basmaati Rice with a Side Salad
ooOOoo
Individual Christmas Pudding with a Warm Boozy Sauce amp
Fresh Whipped Cream
Homemade Christmas Trifle with Drambuie amp Raspberries
topped with Fresh Whipped Cream Amoretti Biscuits
Homemade Soft Centred Strawberry Pavlova with a
delicious Red Berry Coulis
Irish Cream liqueur Cheesecake with Whipped Baileys Cream
Cheese amp Biscuits with Black Grapes
ooOOoo
Coffee with Cream amp After Dinner Mints
ooOOoo
pound3750
For further information and details of our Festive menus or to make a booking please contact us at the Alyth Hotel
on 01828 632447
Backwater Dam IN the October Voice a photo was published showing some of the staff who worked on Backwater Dam submitted by Tom Dymock DC Thompson have kindly searched their archives and loaned the Voice eight photos relating to the construction
of the Dam and its official opening by the Queen in 1969 The first three are printed below Were you there Let the Voice know
16
Terrific Gents Ladies Seniors
and Juniors Sections Many weekly competitions and events
throughout the whole year Vibrant and Friendly Clubhouse with
an excellent Social Scene
Join Now ndash Play Winter Golf Free
No Increase in Membership Fees for another Year Direct Debit Scheme Available
Fantastic Golf Offer for DecemberJanuary Golf and 2-Course Meal - Any Day - Only pound20 pp
Buggy Hire only pound10
Please call for membership details or to make a tee reservation Tel 01828 633322
Our Restaurant benefits from an elevated position with wonderful views over Strathmore to the Sidlaw Hills
Great Menu ndash Great Prices ndash All Day ndash Every Day
WINTER LUNCH SPECIAL MENU (Available 1200 - 230pm daily)
2 Course Lunch pound650 3 Course Lunch pound850
Please telephone 01828 634004 if you would like to reserve a table
XMAS LUNCH BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN
Please Call for a Xmas Menu
lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo
17
Newspapers
Magazines
Stationery
Envelopes Cards Gifts
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
PETS PANTRY
19 High Street Blairgowrie
Tel 01356 623006 Keith Nicol
Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth Open Tuesday Mornings 9 am-1145 am
Or by appointment Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries
A 24 hour service is maintained on 01828 633 433
BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY TUTORING
A recently retired University academic (also qualified secondary school teacher) offers tutoring for Standard Grades and Highers
High success rate in 2006-2007
Tel 01575 560 333
PIANO TUITION AND
HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION
An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is
available Adults as well as children
Tel 01575 560 333
DAVIDSONS CHEMIST
9 Airlie St Alyth Tel 01828 632302
COME IN AND BROWSE OUR NEW RANGE OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS NOW IN STOCK
PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED
DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE
MINOR AILMENTS SERVICE AND ADVICE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
FROM YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST
LUNANS Newsagents 8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330
Prepaid internet access - easy as phone top-ups pound10 for 2000 minutes
All-year newspaper and magazine deliveries
A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion
A wide selection of stationery
Shop Open 530am - 530pm Mon - Fri 530am - 4pm Saturday 700am - 1pm Sunday
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Working towards a healthier community
Do you Suffer Discomfort from bull Callus or Corns bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot bull Verrucas or In-growing Toenails
Treatment in the comfort of your own home
For all your footcare requirements contact Madeleine on
01250 872005 Mobile 07904 382840
]AVAgt|AumlEacuteUuml|Ccedilz
MENSWEAR amp WOMENSWEAR GARMENT ALTERATION SERVICE
also CURTAIN MAKING SHORTENING
(Customer to provide own Fabric amp Trim)
~ Collection amp Delivery Service ~
Contact Mr Joe Chalmers ~ ALYTH ~
Tel 01828 634241
dacirctAuml|agraveccedil Y|Ccedil|aacuteBXyy|v|xCcedilagrave fxUumlauml|vx BVEacuteAringNtildexagrave|agrave|aumlx cUuml|vxaacute
H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565
All you need for Christmas Come and Browse our Large Selection of
GIFTS TOYS HOBBYCRAFT MODELS DOLLS HOUSES amp ACCESSORIES
CARDS CALENDARS WRAPPING PAPER GIFT BAGS MONEY WALLETS amp DIARIES
lsquoWishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Yearrsquo
COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY ADVICE SESSIONS
Members of the local communities now will have the opportunity to receive Fire Safety advice at their local Fire Station Advice can
be given on all aspects of Fire and Rescue activi-ties eg Home and Commercial fire safety One of our most effective tools we have in highlighting the danger of fire is by direct contact with the pub-lic those people who have unfortunately experi-enced fire in a home do not need convincing of the dangers however we have a real challenge in convincing the rest of the public that fires do not just happen to ldquoOther Peoplerdquo You will also have the opportunity to book a free ldquoHome Fire Risk Assessmentrdquo and have local Firefighters assess any dangers within your home Next Session is at
Alyth Fire Station 13th December 10am - 12noon
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Notice of Office Bearers and Committee Members after the Committee meeting in November 2007 Office-Bearers Chairperson Mr Michael Kay Tel Alyth 632252632690 e-mail michaelkay1tiscalicouk Vice-Chairperson Mrs Flo McNeil Tel Alyth 632986 Secretary Treasurer Mrs Nancy Kay Tel Alyth 632690 Committee Mr C Macdonald Mrs M McNicoll Mrs K Donaldson Mr G Jamieson Mrs J McGill
The Chairman and all Committee Members wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members businesses and business personal the editorial staff of The Alyth Voice and all their clientscustomers from the Alyth amp District area
DO YOU REMEMBER
Thanks to Jim Kermack for the newspaper cuttings of an Alyth train stuck in 9ft (yes feet) snow drifts
between Newtyle and Auchterhouse in 1947 Two hundred () men dug the train out of the drifts If you were one of the men or can add to the story
please contact the Voice
Ah those were the days
18
OPENING 5TH DECEMBER 2007
INDIAN BUFFET
6 STARTERS - 8 CURRIES + RICE DESSERT OR TEACOFFEE
Eat as much as you want - pound995 per person We also have a great range in our Arsquola Carte Menu
OPENING HOURS - Wed - Sun 500pm to 1000pm
Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth PH11 8BT For Reservations tel 01828 634153
ANOTHER VOICE Margaret McKenzie a member of the Alyth Voice team was
amazed to find ANOTHER VOICE on a recent trip to New York
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS Due to the increasing
demand for advertising space the deadline for new ads or
changing content is the 16th of each month Submission details on p2
Scottish Preserves Wish all our Customers a Merry
Christmas Why not visit our Christmas Gift Stall
on the ground floor of The Overgate Centre Dundee
from the 17th November till 24th December High Street Rattray Blairgowrie
01250 871186 wwwscottish-preservescouk
19
J amp M KAY Ladies amp Gents
Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street ALYTH Telephone 01828 632252
Nancy amp Michael wish all their clients neighbours and friends a very Merry Christmas and
a Prosperous and Happy New Year
Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie
Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems
Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful
Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a mem-ber of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345
or 07762 188418 (mobile)
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED
TRISHA WALTON
HOME VISITS 01828 640229
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome
COLIN amp CATHY FORD Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth
CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS
EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE MANICURE
by CREATIVE NAILS Late Nights Tues amp Thurs
BUSINESS AS USUAL Tel01828 632297
ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY BALKEERIE
BY GLAMIS FORFAR Telfax 01307 840431
Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy
products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton
Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse
Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson
lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage
Tel 01828 640201
CHEMISTRY TUITION
Requiring Standard Grade or Higher Grade tuition in Alyth or surrounding area
Currently in teaching practice with excellent record of pass rates
Contact Mr Shand on 07973 909 983 to discuss hourly rate
ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES NOW
MINCE PIES SHORTBREAD PAVLOVAS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
MERINGUES
TEL 01828 632426 wwwcakesbysallycouk
GLENSHEE POTTERY Glenshee by Blairgowrie PH10 7LP Tel 01250 882238 Mob 07796 590 778 E-mail glensheepotshotmailcouk
Looking for something different this Christmas
Then come and browse our extensive selection of pottery local crafts gifts
and decorations
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Closed from Christmas Eve until Easter 2008
Yoursquoll find a warm welcome at the Glenshee Pottery in the Glen
of the Fairies on the A93
ldquoA Pot is not just for Christmashelliprdquo
MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET 22 Commercial Street Alyth
Tel 01828 633143
Christmas Stock Now In Beautiful Jewellery in Murano Glass
Bulbs and Winter Bedding Boots Wellingtons Work Jackets lsquoWishing you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Yearrsquo
RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER
59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097
Open Tues - Sat
lsquoA Merry Christmas and a Happy amp Prosperous New Year to all our
Customersrsquo
Gift Vouchers Available
ALYTH ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Spring 2008 Evening Classes
MONDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
4th amp 11th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
25th February amp 3rd March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 10th amp 17th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 28th January (excl 18th Feb) ~~~
DRU YOGA For all ages and abilities Get in tune with your body through postures breathing exercises relaxation and meditation Bring blanket a bottle of water and wear
loose clothing
Tutor Aileen Brown Alyth Town Hall Fee pound28pound25
10 classes from 21st January 730-9pm ~~~
WEDNESDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
6th amp 13th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
27th February amp 5th March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 12th amp 19th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 6th February
Golf classes may be divided into beginners and improvers if this is suitable to students Please indicate if you are a beginner
Golf classes please bring 678 iron and wear trainers or flat soled shoes
~~~ Enrolment forms can be obtained in Alyth Post Office
and many local shops Completed forms including payment should be returned
ASAP as numbers are limited in some classes ~~~
Further information available from Pam Drysdale on Tel 01250 873641
20 Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyrightcopyalythvoice 2007
Public Notices
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB
November Draw pound50 - No 125 Ricky Don pound30 - No 158 Mrs A Fleming pound20 - No 18 Mrs A Smith
COFFEE MORNING CANCELLATION
Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret to inform that the Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital League of Friends Coffee Morning arranged
for Saturday 15th December is now cancelled Anne Rhind
Alyth Badminton Club is a small group of people who like a bit of
exercise during the long winter evenings Interested in playing Then why not come along to
Airlie Street Hall We meet every Tuesday 730-930pm
Open to persons over the age of 18 - any standard welcome - come and give it a try
ALYTH BOWLING CLUB would like to thank everyone for the successful
coffee morning on Saturday 10th November We raised pound89855 thank you all very much
We have a STOVIE DANCE on
Friday 7th December 8pm-Midnight dancing to Steven Carcary
All members and friends welcome Isobel Fotheringham
ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY Listen out for us as we will be out and
about Carol Singing on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th December (Evenings)
Glenda Kean Committee Member
3rd Alyth Brownies COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 1st December 10am-12noon
Donations to the usual stalls gratefully received
CAN YOU HELP Can you help to shed any light on the donation of
the rose bushes many years ago along the Alyth Burn beside Pitnacree Street
Marguerite McKenzie Tel 01828 632749
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Race Night Thank you to everybody who took part and very
special thanks to individuals and businesses who sponsored races donated prizes and helped make
this an enjoyable evening Almost pound300 was raised on the night
Craft Fair Our very grateful thanks to all the crafters who
donated an amazing pound170 to Alyth Christmas Lights after their successful Craft Fair in Alyth Town Hall
At this time of year everyone can see what we do with the money that is raised and we are always amazed by the huge support that we enjoy in the
community Our fund raising events are always well attended and we appreciate what everybody does
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to ONE and ALL
Saturday 8th December COFFEE MORNING 10am
Hamper Raffle Cake amp Candy
Alyth Primary School Design-a-Light Entries Display
Alyth amp District Pipe Band COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 22 December 2007 Airlie Street Hall Alyth
10am - 12 noon Usual Stalls
Any donations baking or help will be gratefully appreciated
Jackie Macintyre Tel 01828 633369
WANTED
Either a knitting machine that is in good order but no longer in use - am willing to pay a nominal amount for it maybe loan it OR is there someone with an above machine that could use it to knit up basic sweaters REASON I am now in possession of a beautiful selec-tion of cones of wool and wish to either put them to good use myself (in my Spare time) or find someone who can help me
PS this is to help Alyth knitting for Charity either lo-cally or in Africa This has been a well supported cause Thank you
Please can someone help me in this Susan Dawson 01828 633239 or e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom
WANTED Cleaning help wanted near Alyth own transport
required Hours amp wages by arrangement
GardenerHandyman wanted for full time work near Alyth Experience not necessary but preferred
Accommodation may be available with possible work for partner
Please telephone 07721 509 034 for further details
Alyth Parish Church Country Dance Group Thursdays 730 - 930pm
We finish the autumn season with our Christmas Party dancing to Ian Cruickshanks Band All members and their guests are welcome
Classes begin again January A good way to keep warm on cold winter evenings Come and join us keep fit and learn something new Call Anne on
01828 632971 or Moira on 01828 632770
January 10th 17th 24th 31st February 7th 14th 21st 28th
All in Airlie Street Hall
(21st Feb inc live music with Muriel amp Jim Boal)
ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street - 730pm
~~~ 4th December Evelyn Hood
lsquoScottish Traditions of Dancersquo - Illustrated ~~~
15th January 2008 Terry Isles lsquoIslands on the Edgersquo - Illustrated
~~~ 29th January 2008 Andrew Thorpe
lsquoThe North Sea Bird Clubrsquo 25 Years of Offshore Recording - Illustrated
~~~ 12th February 2008 AGM followed by
Professor John M Mackenzie lsquoWilliam Lyon Mackenzie
A Famous Canadian from Alythrsquo - Illustrated
WANTED CleanerHousekeeper 8 hours per week References Required Tel 07710 523 462
ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla
(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 have been compiled
into an album This album can now be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY
Alyth Parish Church
Sunday Service 11am (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service)
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Choir Practice Fridays 7pm
~~~ Celebrating Christmas
Sunday 23rd December 11am Morning Worship
includes a traditional Nativity Play presented by the Sunday School
6pm A Festival of Nine Lessons amp Carols Come and hear the whole Advent Story told in
words and music and enjoy singing some traditional carols
Christmas Eve 6pm Reflective Service of Preparation
for Christmas Day If Christmas will be difficult for you this year but you do not want to miss it out entirely come and
spend a quiet time reflecting on the enduring meaning of Christrsquos birth
1130pm Traditional Watch Night Service taking us into the first moments of
Christmas Day
Christmas Day 11am Family Service of Celebration
Sunday 30th December 11am Informal Communion
Normal service times resume on 6th January 2008 ~~~
Eye-catching green or purple Christmas cards showing our very own Nativity family are now
available for sale in the Hall of Friendship each Sunday as are Notelets showing the church
resplendent in springtime All pound2 per pack (8 cards amp envelopes)
~~~ GUILD
The Guild meets on Thursday 6th December at 7pm in the Airlie Street Hall Our Speaker is Alyth Community Policeman PC Mark Stewart All are welcome There is no meeting in January
wwwalythparishchurchorguk
16
Terrific Gents Ladies Seniors
and Juniors Sections Many weekly competitions and events
throughout the whole year Vibrant and Friendly Clubhouse with
an excellent Social Scene
Join Now ndash Play Winter Golf Free
No Increase in Membership Fees for another Year Direct Debit Scheme Available
Fantastic Golf Offer for DecemberJanuary Golf and 2-Course Meal - Any Day - Only pound20 pp
Buggy Hire only pound10
Please call for membership details or to make a tee reservation Tel 01828 633322
Our Restaurant benefits from an elevated position with wonderful views over Strathmore to the Sidlaw Hills
Great Menu ndash Great Prices ndash All Day ndash Every Day
WINTER LUNCH SPECIAL MENU (Available 1200 - 230pm daily)
2 Course Lunch pound650 3 Course Lunch pound850
Please telephone 01828 634004 if you would like to reserve a table
XMAS LUNCH BOOKINGS NOW BEING TAKEN
Please Call for a Xmas Menu
lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo lsquoThe Friendly Place to Play Golfrsquo
17
Newspapers
Magazines
Stationery
Envelopes Cards Gifts
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
PETS PANTRY
19 High Street Blairgowrie
Tel 01356 623006 Keith Nicol
Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth Open Tuesday Mornings 9 am-1145 am
Or by appointment Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries
A 24 hour service is maintained on 01828 633 433
BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY TUTORING
A recently retired University academic (also qualified secondary school teacher) offers tutoring for Standard Grades and Highers
High success rate in 2006-2007
Tel 01575 560 333
PIANO TUITION AND
HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION
An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is
available Adults as well as children
Tel 01575 560 333
DAVIDSONS CHEMIST
9 Airlie St Alyth Tel 01828 632302
COME IN AND BROWSE OUR NEW RANGE OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS NOW IN STOCK
PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED
DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE
MINOR AILMENTS SERVICE AND ADVICE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
FROM YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST
LUNANS Newsagents 8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330
Prepaid internet access - easy as phone top-ups pound10 for 2000 minutes
All-year newspaper and magazine deliveries
A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion
A wide selection of stationery
Shop Open 530am - 530pm Mon - Fri 530am - 4pm Saturday 700am - 1pm Sunday
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Working towards a healthier community
Do you Suffer Discomfort from bull Callus or Corns bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot bull Verrucas or In-growing Toenails
Treatment in the comfort of your own home
For all your footcare requirements contact Madeleine on
01250 872005 Mobile 07904 382840
]AVAgt|AumlEacuteUuml|Ccedilz
MENSWEAR amp WOMENSWEAR GARMENT ALTERATION SERVICE
also CURTAIN MAKING SHORTENING
(Customer to provide own Fabric amp Trim)
~ Collection amp Delivery Service ~
Contact Mr Joe Chalmers ~ ALYTH ~
Tel 01828 634241
dacirctAuml|agraveccedil Y|Ccedil|aacuteBXyy|v|xCcedilagrave fxUumlauml|vx BVEacuteAringNtildexagrave|agrave|aumlx cUuml|vxaacute
H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565
All you need for Christmas Come and Browse our Large Selection of
GIFTS TOYS HOBBYCRAFT MODELS DOLLS HOUSES amp ACCESSORIES
CARDS CALENDARS WRAPPING PAPER GIFT BAGS MONEY WALLETS amp DIARIES
lsquoWishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Yearrsquo
COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY ADVICE SESSIONS
Members of the local communities now will have the opportunity to receive Fire Safety advice at their local Fire Station Advice can
be given on all aspects of Fire and Rescue activi-ties eg Home and Commercial fire safety One of our most effective tools we have in highlighting the danger of fire is by direct contact with the pub-lic those people who have unfortunately experi-enced fire in a home do not need convincing of the dangers however we have a real challenge in convincing the rest of the public that fires do not just happen to ldquoOther Peoplerdquo You will also have the opportunity to book a free ldquoHome Fire Risk Assessmentrdquo and have local Firefighters assess any dangers within your home Next Session is at
Alyth Fire Station 13th December 10am - 12noon
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Notice of Office Bearers and Committee Members after the Committee meeting in November 2007 Office-Bearers Chairperson Mr Michael Kay Tel Alyth 632252632690 e-mail michaelkay1tiscalicouk Vice-Chairperson Mrs Flo McNeil Tel Alyth 632986 Secretary Treasurer Mrs Nancy Kay Tel Alyth 632690 Committee Mr C Macdonald Mrs M McNicoll Mrs K Donaldson Mr G Jamieson Mrs J McGill
The Chairman and all Committee Members wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members businesses and business personal the editorial staff of The Alyth Voice and all their clientscustomers from the Alyth amp District area
DO YOU REMEMBER
Thanks to Jim Kermack for the newspaper cuttings of an Alyth train stuck in 9ft (yes feet) snow drifts
between Newtyle and Auchterhouse in 1947 Two hundred () men dug the train out of the drifts If you were one of the men or can add to the story
please contact the Voice
Ah those were the days
18
OPENING 5TH DECEMBER 2007
INDIAN BUFFET
6 STARTERS - 8 CURRIES + RICE DESSERT OR TEACOFFEE
Eat as much as you want - pound995 per person We also have a great range in our Arsquola Carte Menu
OPENING HOURS - Wed - Sun 500pm to 1000pm
Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth PH11 8BT For Reservations tel 01828 634153
ANOTHER VOICE Margaret McKenzie a member of the Alyth Voice team was
amazed to find ANOTHER VOICE on a recent trip to New York
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS Due to the increasing
demand for advertising space the deadline for new ads or
changing content is the 16th of each month Submission details on p2
Scottish Preserves Wish all our Customers a Merry
Christmas Why not visit our Christmas Gift Stall
on the ground floor of The Overgate Centre Dundee
from the 17th November till 24th December High Street Rattray Blairgowrie
01250 871186 wwwscottish-preservescouk
19
J amp M KAY Ladies amp Gents
Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street ALYTH Telephone 01828 632252
Nancy amp Michael wish all their clients neighbours and friends a very Merry Christmas and
a Prosperous and Happy New Year
Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie
Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems
Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful
Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a mem-ber of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345
or 07762 188418 (mobile)
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED
TRISHA WALTON
HOME VISITS 01828 640229
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome
COLIN amp CATHY FORD Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth
CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS
EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE MANICURE
by CREATIVE NAILS Late Nights Tues amp Thurs
BUSINESS AS USUAL Tel01828 632297
ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY BALKEERIE
BY GLAMIS FORFAR Telfax 01307 840431
Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy
products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton
Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse
Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson
lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage
Tel 01828 640201
CHEMISTRY TUITION
Requiring Standard Grade or Higher Grade tuition in Alyth or surrounding area
Currently in teaching practice with excellent record of pass rates
Contact Mr Shand on 07973 909 983 to discuss hourly rate
ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES NOW
MINCE PIES SHORTBREAD PAVLOVAS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
MERINGUES
TEL 01828 632426 wwwcakesbysallycouk
GLENSHEE POTTERY Glenshee by Blairgowrie PH10 7LP Tel 01250 882238 Mob 07796 590 778 E-mail glensheepotshotmailcouk
Looking for something different this Christmas
Then come and browse our extensive selection of pottery local crafts gifts
and decorations
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Closed from Christmas Eve until Easter 2008
Yoursquoll find a warm welcome at the Glenshee Pottery in the Glen
of the Fairies on the A93
ldquoA Pot is not just for Christmashelliprdquo
MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET 22 Commercial Street Alyth
Tel 01828 633143
Christmas Stock Now In Beautiful Jewellery in Murano Glass
Bulbs and Winter Bedding Boots Wellingtons Work Jackets lsquoWishing you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Yearrsquo
RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER
59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097
Open Tues - Sat
lsquoA Merry Christmas and a Happy amp Prosperous New Year to all our
Customersrsquo
Gift Vouchers Available
ALYTH ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Spring 2008 Evening Classes
MONDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
4th amp 11th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
25th February amp 3rd March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 10th amp 17th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 28th January (excl 18th Feb) ~~~
DRU YOGA For all ages and abilities Get in tune with your body through postures breathing exercises relaxation and meditation Bring blanket a bottle of water and wear
loose clothing
Tutor Aileen Brown Alyth Town Hall Fee pound28pound25
10 classes from 21st January 730-9pm ~~~
WEDNESDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
6th amp 13th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
27th February amp 5th March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 12th amp 19th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 6th February
Golf classes may be divided into beginners and improvers if this is suitable to students Please indicate if you are a beginner
Golf classes please bring 678 iron and wear trainers or flat soled shoes
~~~ Enrolment forms can be obtained in Alyth Post Office
and many local shops Completed forms including payment should be returned
ASAP as numbers are limited in some classes ~~~
Further information available from Pam Drysdale on Tel 01250 873641
20 Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyrightcopyalythvoice 2007
Public Notices
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB
November Draw pound50 - No 125 Ricky Don pound30 - No 158 Mrs A Fleming pound20 - No 18 Mrs A Smith
COFFEE MORNING CANCELLATION
Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret to inform that the Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital League of Friends Coffee Morning arranged
for Saturday 15th December is now cancelled Anne Rhind
Alyth Badminton Club is a small group of people who like a bit of
exercise during the long winter evenings Interested in playing Then why not come along to
Airlie Street Hall We meet every Tuesday 730-930pm
Open to persons over the age of 18 - any standard welcome - come and give it a try
ALYTH BOWLING CLUB would like to thank everyone for the successful
coffee morning on Saturday 10th November We raised pound89855 thank you all very much
We have a STOVIE DANCE on
Friday 7th December 8pm-Midnight dancing to Steven Carcary
All members and friends welcome Isobel Fotheringham
ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY Listen out for us as we will be out and
about Carol Singing on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th December (Evenings)
Glenda Kean Committee Member
3rd Alyth Brownies COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 1st December 10am-12noon
Donations to the usual stalls gratefully received
CAN YOU HELP Can you help to shed any light on the donation of
the rose bushes many years ago along the Alyth Burn beside Pitnacree Street
Marguerite McKenzie Tel 01828 632749
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Race Night Thank you to everybody who took part and very
special thanks to individuals and businesses who sponsored races donated prizes and helped make
this an enjoyable evening Almost pound300 was raised on the night
Craft Fair Our very grateful thanks to all the crafters who
donated an amazing pound170 to Alyth Christmas Lights after their successful Craft Fair in Alyth Town Hall
At this time of year everyone can see what we do with the money that is raised and we are always amazed by the huge support that we enjoy in the
community Our fund raising events are always well attended and we appreciate what everybody does
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to ONE and ALL
Saturday 8th December COFFEE MORNING 10am
Hamper Raffle Cake amp Candy
Alyth Primary School Design-a-Light Entries Display
Alyth amp District Pipe Band COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 22 December 2007 Airlie Street Hall Alyth
10am - 12 noon Usual Stalls
Any donations baking or help will be gratefully appreciated
Jackie Macintyre Tel 01828 633369
WANTED
Either a knitting machine that is in good order but no longer in use - am willing to pay a nominal amount for it maybe loan it OR is there someone with an above machine that could use it to knit up basic sweaters REASON I am now in possession of a beautiful selec-tion of cones of wool and wish to either put them to good use myself (in my Spare time) or find someone who can help me
PS this is to help Alyth knitting for Charity either lo-cally or in Africa This has been a well supported cause Thank you
Please can someone help me in this Susan Dawson 01828 633239 or e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom
WANTED Cleaning help wanted near Alyth own transport
required Hours amp wages by arrangement
GardenerHandyman wanted for full time work near Alyth Experience not necessary but preferred
Accommodation may be available with possible work for partner
Please telephone 07721 509 034 for further details
Alyth Parish Church Country Dance Group Thursdays 730 - 930pm
We finish the autumn season with our Christmas Party dancing to Ian Cruickshanks Band All members and their guests are welcome
Classes begin again January A good way to keep warm on cold winter evenings Come and join us keep fit and learn something new Call Anne on
01828 632971 or Moira on 01828 632770
January 10th 17th 24th 31st February 7th 14th 21st 28th
All in Airlie Street Hall
(21st Feb inc live music with Muriel amp Jim Boal)
ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street - 730pm
~~~ 4th December Evelyn Hood
lsquoScottish Traditions of Dancersquo - Illustrated ~~~
15th January 2008 Terry Isles lsquoIslands on the Edgersquo - Illustrated
~~~ 29th January 2008 Andrew Thorpe
lsquoThe North Sea Bird Clubrsquo 25 Years of Offshore Recording - Illustrated
~~~ 12th February 2008 AGM followed by
Professor John M Mackenzie lsquoWilliam Lyon Mackenzie
A Famous Canadian from Alythrsquo - Illustrated
WANTED CleanerHousekeeper 8 hours per week References Required Tel 07710 523 462
ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla
(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 have been compiled
into an album This album can now be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY
Alyth Parish Church
Sunday Service 11am (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service)
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Choir Practice Fridays 7pm
~~~ Celebrating Christmas
Sunday 23rd December 11am Morning Worship
includes a traditional Nativity Play presented by the Sunday School
6pm A Festival of Nine Lessons amp Carols Come and hear the whole Advent Story told in
words and music and enjoy singing some traditional carols
Christmas Eve 6pm Reflective Service of Preparation
for Christmas Day If Christmas will be difficult for you this year but you do not want to miss it out entirely come and
spend a quiet time reflecting on the enduring meaning of Christrsquos birth
1130pm Traditional Watch Night Service taking us into the first moments of
Christmas Day
Christmas Day 11am Family Service of Celebration
Sunday 30th December 11am Informal Communion
Normal service times resume on 6th January 2008 ~~~
Eye-catching green or purple Christmas cards showing our very own Nativity family are now
available for sale in the Hall of Friendship each Sunday as are Notelets showing the church
resplendent in springtime All pound2 per pack (8 cards amp envelopes)
~~~ GUILD
The Guild meets on Thursday 6th December at 7pm in the Airlie Street Hall Our Speaker is Alyth Community Policeman PC Mark Stewart All are welcome There is no meeting in January
wwwalythparishchurchorguk
17
Newspapers
Magazines
Stationery
Envelopes Cards Gifts
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
PETS PANTRY
19 High Street Blairgowrie
Tel 01356 623006 Keith Nicol
Helen Hally CA South Street Burrelton Tel 01828 670294 For all your business needs including accounts taxation payroll VAT
David Scott Ltd FUNERAL DIRECTORS amp MONUMENT AGENTS
Also Golden Charter Pre-Paid Funeral Plans
7 Toutie Street Alyth Open Tuesday Mornings 9 am-1145 am
Or by appointment Our staff are happy to assist with all enquiries
A 24 hour service is maintained on 01828 633 433
BIOLOGYCHEMISTRY TUTORING
A recently retired University academic (also qualified secondary school teacher) offers tutoring for Standard Grades and Highers
High success rate in 2006-2007
Tel 01575 560 333
PIANO TUITION AND
HORSE RIDING INSTRUCTION
An experienced and qualified teacher in both these subjects is
available Adults as well as children
Tel 01575 560 333
DAVIDSONS CHEMIST
9 Airlie St Alyth Tel 01828 632302
COME IN AND BROWSE OUR NEW RANGE OF CHRISTMAS GIFTS NOW IN STOCK
PRESCRIPTIONS DISPENSED
DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE
MINOR AILMENTS SERVICE AND ADVICE ALWAYS AVAILABLE
FROM YOUR LOCAL PHARMACIST
LUNANS Newsagents 8-10 Airlie Street Tel 01828 632330
Prepaid internet access - easy as phone top-ups pound10 for 2000 minutes
All-year newspaper and magazine deliveries
A great selection of cards wrapping paper and gift bags for every occasion
A wide selection of stationery
Shop Open 530am - 530pm Mon - Fri 530am - 4pm Saturday 700am - 1pm Sunday
Blairgowrie Mobile Foot Clinic Working towards a healthier community
Do you Suffer Discomfort from bull Callus or Corns bull Fungal Infections or Athletes Foot bull Verrucas or In-growing Toenails
Treatment in the comfort of your own home
For all your footcare requirements contact Madeleine on
01250 872005 Mobile 07904 382840
]AVAgt|AumlEacuteUuml|Ccedilz
MENSWEAR amp WOMENSWEAR GARMENT ALTERATION SERVICE
also CURTAIN MAKING SHORTENING
(Customer to provide own Fabric amp Trim)
~ Collection amp Delivery Service ~
Contact Mr Joe Chalmers ~ ALYTH ~
Tel 01828 634241
dacirctAuml|agraveccedil Y|Ccedil|aacuteBXyy|v|xCcedilagrave fxUumlauml|vx BVEacuteAringNtildexagrave|agrave|aumlx cUuml|vxaacute
H O B B I E SH O B B I E SH O B B I E S 31 AIRLIE STREET Tel 01828 632565
All you need for Christmas Come and Browse our Large Selection of
GIFTS TOYS HOBBYCRAFT MODELS DOLLS HOUSES amp ACCESSORIES
CARDS CALENDARS WRAPPING PAPER GIFT BAGS MONEY WALLETS amp DIARIES
lsquoWishing all our customers a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Yearrsquo
COMMUNITY FIRE SAFETY ADVICE SESSIONS
Members of the local communities now will have the opportunity to receive Fire Safety advice at their local Fire Station Advice can
be given on all aspects of Fire and Rescue activi-ties eg Home and Commercial fire safety One of our most effective tools we have in highlighting the danger of fire is by direct contact with the pub-lic those people who have unfortunately experi-enced fire in a home do not need convincing of the dangers however we have a real challenge in convincing the rest of the public that fires do not just happen to ldquoOther Peoplerdquo You will also have the opportunity to book a free ldquoHome Fire Risk Assessmentrdquo and have local Firefighters assess any dangers within your home Next Session is at
Alyth Fire Station 13th December 10am - 12noon
ALYTH amp DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION
Notice of Office Bearers and Committee Members after the Committee meeting in November 2007 Office-Bearers Chairperson Mr Michael Kay Tel Alyth 632252632690 e-mail michaelkay1tiscalicouk Vice-Chairperson Mrs Flo McNeil Tel Alyth 632986 Secretary Treasurer Mrs Nancy Kay Tel Alyth 632690 Committee Mr C Macdonald Mrs M McNicoll Mrs K Donaldson Mr G Jamieson Mrs J McGill
The Chairman and all Committee Members wish a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members businesses and business personal the editorial staff of The Alyth Voice and all their clientscustomers from the Alyth amp District area
DO YOU REMEMBER
Thanks to Jim Kermack for the newspaper cuttings of an Alyth train stuck in 9ft (yes feet) snow drifts
between Newtyle and Auchterhouse in 1947 Two hundred () men dug the train out of the drifts If you were one of the men or can add to the story
please contact the Voice
Ah those were the days
18
OPENING 5TH DECEMBER 2007
INDIAN BUFFET
6 STARTERS - 8 CURRIES + RICE DESSERT OR TEACOFFEE
Eat as much as you want - pound995 per person We also have a great range in our Arsquola Carte Menu
OPENING HOURS - Wed - Sun 500pm to 1000pm
Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth PH11 8BT For Reservations tel 01828 634153
ANOTHER VOICE Margaret McKenzie a member of the Alyth Voice team was
amazed to find ANOTHER VOICE on a recent trip to New York
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS Due to the increasing
demand for advertising space the deadline for new ads or
changing content is the 16th of each month Submission details on p2
Scottish Preserves Wish all our Customers a Merry
Christmas Why not visit our Christmas Gift Stall
on the ground floor of The Overgate Centre Dundee
from the 17th November till 24th December High Street Rattray Blairgowrie
01250 871186 wwwscottish-preservescouk
19
J amp M KAY Ladies amp Gents
Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street ALYTH Telephone 01828 632252
Nancy amp Michael wish all their clients neighbours and friends a very Merry Christmas and
a Prosperous and Happy New Year
Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie
Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems
Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful
Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a mem-ber of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345
or 07762 188418 (mobile)
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED
TRISHA WALTON
HOME VISITS 01828 640229
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome
COLIN amp CATHY FORD Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth
CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS
EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE MANICURE
by CREATIVE NAILS Late Nights Tues amp Thurs
BUSINESS AS USUAL Tel01828 632297
ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY BALKEERIE
BY GLAMIS FORFAR Telfax 01307 840431
Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy
products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton
Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse
Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson
lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage
Tel 01828 640201
CHEMISTRY TUITION
Requiring Standard Grade or Higher Grade tuition in Alyth or surrounding area
Currently in teaching practice with excellent record of pass rates
Contact Mr Shand on 07973 909 983 to discuss hourly rate
ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES NOW
MINCE PIES SHORTBREAD PAVLOVAS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
MERINGUES
TEL 01828 632426 wwwcakesbysallycouk
GLENSHEE POTTERY Glenshee by Blairgowrie PH10 7LP Tel 01250 882238 Mob 07796 590 778 E-mail glensheepotshotmailcouk
Looking for something different this Christmas
Then come and browse our extensive selection of pottery local crafts gifts
and decorations
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Closed from Christmas Eve until Easter 2008
Yoursquoll find a warm welcome at the Glenshee Pottery in the Glen
of the Fairies on the A93
ldquoA Pot is not just for Christmashelliprdquo
MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET 22 Commercial Street Alyth
Tel 01828 633143
Christmas Stock Now In Beautiful Jewellery in Murano Glass
Bulbs and Winter Bedding Boots Wellingtons Work Jackets lsquoWishing you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Yearrsquo
RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER
59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097
Open Tues - Sat
lsquoA Merry Christmas and a Happy amp Prosperous New Year to all our
Customersrsquo
Gift Vouchers Available
ALYTH ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Spring 2008 Evening Classes
MONDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
4th amp 11th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
25th February amp 3rd March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 10th amp 17th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 28th January (excl 18th Feb) ~~~
DRU YOGA For all ages and abilities Get in tune with your body through postures breathing exercises relaxation and meditation Bring blanket a bottle of water and wear
loose clothing
Tutor Aileen Brown Alyth Town Hall Fee pound28pound25
10 classes from 21st January 730-9pm ~~~
WEDNESDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
6th amp 13th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
27th February amp 5th March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 12th amp 19th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 6th February
Golf classes may be divided into beginners and improvers if this is suitable to students Please indicate if you are a beginner
Golf classes please bring 678 iron and wear trainers or flat soled shoes
~~~ Enrolment forms can be obtained in Alyth Post Office
and many local shops Completed forms including payment should be returned
ASAP as numbers are limited in some classes ~~~
Further information available from Pam Drysdale on Tel 01250 873641
20 Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyrightcopyalythvoice 2007
Public Notices
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB
November Draw pound50 - No 125 Ricky Don pound30 - No 158 Mrs A Fleming pound20 - No 18 Mrs A Smith
COFFEE MORNING CANCELLATION
Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret to inform that the Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital League of Friends Coffee Morning arranged
for Saturday 15th December is now cancelled Anne Rhind
Alyth Badminton Club is a small group of people who like a bit of
exercise during the long winter evenings Interested in playing Then why not come along to
Airlie Street Hall We meet every Tuesday 730-930pm
Open to persons over the age of 18 - any standard welcome - come and give it a try
ALYTH BOWLING CLUB would like to thank everyone for the successful
coffee morning on Saturday 10th November We raised pound89855 thank you all very much
We have a STOVIE DANCE on
Friday 7th December 8pm-Midnight dancing to Steven Carcary
All members and friends welcome Isobel Fotheringham
ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY Listen out for us as we will be out and
about Carol Singing on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th December (Evenings)
Glenda Kean Committee Member
3rd Alyth Brownies COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 1st December 10am-12noon
Donations to the usual stalls gratefully received
CAN YOU HELP Can you help to shed any light on the donation of
the rose bushes many years ago along the Alyth Burn beside Pitnacree Street
Marguerite McKenzie Tel 01828 632749
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Race Night Thank you to everybody who took part and very
special thanks to individuals and businesses who sponsored races donated prizes and helped make
this an enjoyable evening Almost pound300 was raised on the night
Craft Fair Our very grateful thanks to all the crafters who
donated an amazing pound170 to Alyth Christmas Lights after their successful Craft Fair in Alyth Town Hall
At this time of year everyone can see what we do with the money that is raised and we are always amazed by the huge support that we enjoy in the
community Our fund raising events are always well attended and we appreciate what everybody does
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to ONE and ALL
Saturday 8th December COFFEE MORNING 10am
Hamper Raffle Cake amp Candy
Alyth Primary School Design-a-Light Entries Display
Alyth amp District Pipe Band COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 22 December 2007 Airlie Street Hall Alyth
10am - 12 noon Usual Stalls
Any donations baking or help will be gratefully appreciated
Jackie Macintyre Tel 01828 633369
WANTED
Either a knitting machine that is in good order but no longer in use - am willing to pay a nominal amount for it maybe loan it OR is there someone with an above machine that could use it to knit up basic sweaters REASON I am now in possession of a beautiful selec-tion of cones of wool and wish to either put them to good use myself (in my Spare time) or find someone who can help me
PS this is to help Alyth knitting for Charity either lo-cally or in Africa This has been a well supported cause Thank you
Please can someone help me in this Susan Dawson 01828 633239 or e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom
WANTED Cleaning help wanted near Alyth own transport
required Hours amp wages by arrangement
GardenerHandyman wanted for full time work near Alyth Experience not necessary but preferred
Accommodation may be available with possible work for partner
Please telephone 07721 509 034 for further details
Alyth Parish Church Country Dance Group Thursdays 730 - 930pm
We finish the autumn season with our Christmas Party dancing to Ian Cruickshanks Band All members and their guests are welcome
Classes begin again January A good way to keep warm on cold winter evenings Come and join us keep fit and learn something new Call Anne on
01828 632971 or Moira on 01828 632770
January 10th 17th 24th 31st February 7th 14th 21st 28th
All in Airlie Street Hall
(21st Feb inc live music with Muriel amp Jim Boal)
ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street - 730pm
~~~ 4th December Evelyn Hood
lsquoScottish Traditions of Dancersquo - Illustrated ~~~
15th January 2008 Terry Isles lsquoIslands on the Edgersquo - Illustrated
~~~ 29th January 2008 Andrew Thorpe
lsquoThe North Sea Bird Clubrsquo 25 Years of Offshore Recording - Illustrated
~~~ 12th February 2008 AGM followed by
Professor John M Mackenzie lsquoWilliam Lyon Mackenzie
A Famous Canadian from Alythrsquo - Illustrated
WANTED CleanerHousekeeper 8 hours per week References Required Tel 07710 523 462
ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla
(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 have been compiled
into an album This album can now be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY
Alyth Parish Church
Sunday Service 11am (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service)
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Choir Practice Fridays 7pm
~~~ Celebrating Christmas
Sunday 23rd December 11am Morning Worship
includes a traditional Nativity Play presented by the Sunday School
6pm A Festival of Nine Lessons amp Carols Come and hear the whole Advent Story told in
words and music and enjoy singing some traditional carols
Christmas Eve 6pm Reflective Service of Preparation
for Christmas Day If Christmas will be difficult for you this year but you do not want to miss it out entirely come and
spend a quiet time reflecting on the enduring meaning of Christrsquos birth
1130pm Traditional Watch Night Service taking us into the first moments of
Christmas Day
Christmas Day 11am Family Service of Celebration
Sunday 30th December 11am Informal Communion
Normal service times resume on 6th January 2008 ~~~
Eye-catching green or purple Christmas cards showing our very own Nativity family are now
available for sale in the Hall of Friendship each Sunday as are Notelets showing the church
resplendent in springtime All pound2 per pack (8 cards amp envelopes)
~~~ GUILD
The Guild meets on Thursday 6th December at 7pm in the Airlie Street Hall Our Speaker is Alyth Community Policeman PC Mark Stewart All are welcome There is no meeting in January
wwwalythparishchurchorguk
18
OPENING 5TH DECEMBER 2007
INDIAN BUFFET
6 STARTERS - 8 CURRIES + RICE DESSERT OR TEACOFFEE
Eat as much as you want - pound995 per person We also have a great range in our Arsquola Carte Menu
OPENING HOURS - Wed - Sun 500pm to 1000pm
Losset Inn 1 Losset Road Alyth PH11 8BT For Reservations tel 01828 634153
ANOTHER VOICE Margaret McKenzie a member of the Alyth Voice team was
amazed to find ANOTHER VOICE on a recent trip to New York
ATTENTION ADVERTISERS Due to the increasing
demand for advertising space the deadline for new ads or
changing content is the 16th of each month Submission details on p2
Scottish Preserves Wish all our Customers a Merry
Christmas Why not visit our Christmas Gift Stall
on the ground floor of The Overgate Centre Dundee
from the 17th November till 24th December High Street Rattray Blairgowrie
01250 871186 wwwscottish-preservescouk
19
J amp M KAY Ladies amp Gents
Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street ALYTH Telephone 01828 632252
Nancy amp Michael wish all their clients neighbours and friends a very Merry Christmas and
a Prosperous and Happy New Year
Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie
Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems
Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful
Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a mem-ber of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345
or 07762 188418 (mobile)
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED
TRISHA WALTON
HOME VISITS 01828 640229
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome
COLIN amp CATHY FORD Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth
CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS
EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE MANICURE
by CREATIVE NAILS Late Nights Tues amp Thurs
BUSINESS AS USUAL Tel01828 632297
ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY BALKEERIE
BY GLAMIS FORFAR Telfax 01307 840431
Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy
products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton
Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse
Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson
lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage
Tel 01828 640201
CHEMISTRY TUITION
Requiring Standard Grade or Higher Grade tuition in Alyth or surrounding area
Currently in teaching practice with excellent record of pass rates
Contact Mr Shand on 07973 909 983 to discuss hourly rate
ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES NOW
MINCE PIES SHORTBREAD PAVLOVAS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
MERINGUES
TEL 01828 632426 wwwcakesbysallycouk
GLENSHEE POTTERY Glenshee by Blairgowrie PH10 7LP Tel 01250 882238 Mob 07796 590 778 E-mail glensheepotshotmailcouk
Looking for something different this Christmas
Then come and browse our extensive selection of pottery local crafts gifts
and decorations
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Closed from Christmas Eve until Easter 2008
Yoursquoll find a warm welcome at the Glenshee Pottery in the Glen
of the Fairies on the A93
ldquoA Pot is not just for Christmashelliprdquo
MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET 22 Commercial Street Alyth
Tel 01828 633143
Christmas Stock Now In Beautiful Jewellery in Murano Glass
Bulbs and Winter Bedding Boots Wellingtons Work Jackets lsquoWishing you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Yearrsquo
RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER
59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097
Open Tues - Sat
lsquoA Merry Christmas and a Happy amp Prosperous New Year to all our
Customersrsquo
Gift Vouchers Available
ALYTH ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Spring 2008 Evening Classes
MONDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
4th amp 11th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
25th February amp 3rd March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 10th amp 17th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 28th January (excl 18th Feb) ~~~
DRU YOGA For all ages and abilities Get in tune with your body through postures breathing exercises relaxation and meditation Bring blanket a bottle of water and wear
loose clothing
Tutor Aileen Brown Alyth Town Hall Fee pound28pound25
10 classes from 21st January 730-9pm ~~~
WEDNESDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
6th amp 13th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
27th February amp 5th March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 12th amp 19th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 6th February
Golf classes may be divided into beginners and improvers if this is suitable to students Please indicate if you are a beginner
Golf classes please bring 678 iron and wear trainers or flat soled shoes
~~~ Enrolment forms can be obtained in Alyth Post Office
and many local shops Completed forms including payment should be returned
ASAP as numbers are limited in some classes ~~~
Further information available from Pam Drysdale on Tel 01250 873641
20 Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyrightcopyalythvoice 2007
Public Notices
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB
November Draw pound50 - No 125 Ricky Don pound30 - No 158 Mrs A Fleming pound20 - No 18 Mrs A Smith
COFFEE MORNING CANCELLATION
Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret to inform that the Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital League of Friends Coffee Morning arranged
for Saturday 15th December is now cancelled Anne Rhind
Alyth Badminton Club is a small group of people who like a bit of
exercise during the long winter evenings Interested in playing Then why not come along to
Airlie Street Hall We meet every Tuesday 730-930pm
Open to persons over the age of 18 - any standard welcome - come and give it a try
ALYTH BOWLING CLUB would like to thank everyone for the successful
coffee morning on Saturday 10th November We raised pound89855 thank you all very much
We have a STOVIE DANCE on
Friday 7th December 8pm-Midnight dancing to Steven Carcary
All members and friends welcome Isobel Fotheringham
ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY Listen out for us as we will be out and
about Carol Singing on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th December (Evenings)
Glenda Kean Committee Member
3rd Alyth Brownies COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 1st December 10am-12noon
Donations to the usual stalls gratefully received
CAN YOU HELP Can you help to shed any light on the donation of
the rose bushes many years ago along the Alyth Burn beside Pitnacree Street
Marguerite McKenzie Tel 01828 632749
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Race Night Thank you to everybody who took part and very
special thanks to individuals and businesses who sponsored races donated prizes and helped make
this an enjoyable evening Almost pound300 was raised on the night
Craft Fair Our very grateful thanks to all the crafters who
donated an amazing pound170 to Alyth Christmas Lights after their successful Craft Fair in Alyth Town Hall
At this time of year everyone can see what we do with the money that is raised and we are always amazed by the huge support that we enjoy in the
community Our fund raising events are always well attended and we appreciate what everybody does
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to ONE and ALL
Saturday 8th December COFFEE MORNING 10am
Hamper Raffle Cake amp Candy
Alyth Primary School Design-a-Light Entries Display
Alyth amp District Pipe Band COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 22 December 2007 Airlie Street Hall Alyth
10am - 12 noon Usual Stalls
Any donations baking or help will be gratefully appreciated
Jackie Macintyre Tel 01828 633369
WANTED
Either a knitting machine that is in good order but no longer in use - am willing to pay a nominal amount for it maybe loan it OR is there someone with an above machine that could use it to knit up basic sweaters REASON I am now in possession of a beautiful selec-tion of cones of wool and wish to either put them to good use myself (in my Spare time) or find someone who can help me
PS this is to help Alyth knitting for Charity either lo-cally or in Africa This has been a well supported cause Thank you
Please can someone help me in this Susan Dawson 01828 633239 or e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom
WANTED Cleaning help wanted near Alyth own transport
required Hours amp wages by arrangement
GardenerHandyman wanted for full time work near Alyth Experience not necessary but preferred
Accommodation may be available with possible work for partner
Please telephone 07721 509 034 for further details
Alyth Parish Church Country Dance Group Thursdays 730 - 930pm
We finish the autumn season with our Christmas Party dancing to Ian Cruickshanks Band All members and their guests are welcome
Classes begin again January A good way to keep warm on cold winter evenings Come and join us keep fit and learn something new Call Anne on
01828 632971 or Moira on 01828 632770
January 10th 17th 24th 31st February 7th 14th 21st 28th
All in Airlie Street Hall
(21st Feb inc live music with Muriel amp Jim Boal)
ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street - 730pm
~~~ 4th December Evelyn Hood
lsquoScottish Traditions of Dancersquo - Illustrated ~~~
15th January 2008 Terry Isles lsquoIslands on the Edgersquo - Illustrated
~~~ 29th January 2008 Andrew Thorpe
lsquoThe North Sea Bird Clubrsquo 25 Years of Offshore Recording - Illustrated
~~~ 12th February 2008 AGM followed by
Professor John M Mackenzie lsquoWilliam Lyon Mackenzie
A Famous Canadian from Alythrsquo - Illustrated
WANTED CleanerHousekeeper 8 hours per week References Required Tel 07710 523 462
ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla
(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 have been compiled
into an album This album can now be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY
Alyth Parish Church
Sunday Service 11am (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service)
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Choir Practice Fridays 7pm
~~~ Celebrating Christmas
Sunday 23rd December 11am Morning Worship
includes a traditional Nativity Play presented by the Sunday School
6pm A Festival of Nine Lessons amp Carols Come and hear the whole Advent Story told in
words and music and enjoy singing some traditional carols
Christmas Eve 6pm Reflective Service of Preparation
for Christmas Day If Christmas will be difficult for you this year but you do not want to miss it out entirely come and
spend a quiet time reflecting on the enduring meaning of Christrsquos birth
1130pm Traditional Watch Night Service taking us into the first moments of
Christmas Day
Christmas Day 11am Family Service of Celebration
Sunday 30th December 11am Informal Communion
Normal service times resume on 6th January 2008 ~~~
Eye-catching green or purple Christmas cards showing our very own Nativity family are now
available for sale in the Hall of Friendship each Sunday as are Notelets showing the church
resplendent in springtime All pound2 per pack (8 cards amp envelopes)
~~~ GUILD
The Guild meets on Thursday 6th December at 7pm in the Airlie Street Hall Our Speaker is Alyth Community Policeman PC Mark Stewart All are welcome There is no meeting in January
wwwalythparishchurchorguk
19
J amp M KAY Ladies amp Gents
Hairdressers 13 Airlie Street ALYTH Telephone 01828 632252
Nancy amp Michael wish all their clients neighbours and friends a very Merry Christmas and
a Prosperous and Happy New Year
Traditional Acupuncture in Blairgowrie
Acupuncture can help a variety of symptoms and health problems
Free 15 minute consultations available in Blairgowrie to discuss whether acupuncture may be helpful
Practitioner is fully qualified and insured and is a mem-ber of the British Acupuncture Council Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAcMBAcC Contact Judith at 01250 876345
or 07762 188418 (mobile)
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed) Cherrybank Lands of Loyal
Tel 01828 633501
CHIROPODIST HPC REGISTERED
TRISHA WALTON
HOME VISITS 01828 640229
JIM MORRICE
Saxophone Flute and Clarinet Tuition
Tel01828 633 137
Beginners Welcome
COLIN amp CATHY FORD Number 5 Toutie Street Alyth
CHIROPODY SUGARING FACIALS
EYELASHBROW TINTING PEDICURE MANICURE
by CREATIVE NAILS Late Nights Tues amp Thurs
BUSINESS AS USUAL Tel01828 632297
ROBERTSONrsquoS DAIRY BALKEERIE
BY GLAMIS FORFAR Telfax 01307 840431
Suppliers of milk cheese butter cream eggs yoghurts rolls amp many other dairy
products to Private Houses Hotels Restaurant schools Nursing Homes etc in Alyth Blairgowrie Coupar Angus Burrelton
Woodside Meigle Newtyle and Auchterhouse
Complementary Therapist Sally Robertson
lsquorelax amp be pamperedrsquo ReflexologyAromatherapySwedish Massage
Tel 01828 640201
CHEMISTRY TUITION
Requiring Standard Grade or Higher Grade tuition in Alyth or surrounding area
Currently in teaching practice with excellent record of pass rates
Contact Mr Shand on 07973 909 983 to discuss hourly rate
ORDER YOUR CHRISTMAS CAKES NOW
MINCE PIES SHORTBREAD PAVLOVAS STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING
MERINGUES
TEL 01828 632426 wwwcakesbysallycouk
GLENSHEE POTTERY Glenshee by Blairgowrie PH10 7LP Tel 01250 882238 Mob 07796 590 778 E-mail glensheepotshotmailcouk
Looking for something different this Christmas
Then come and browse our extensive selection of pottery local crafts gifts
and decorations
Open 7 days a week 10am - 5pm Closed from Christmas Eve until Easter 2008
Yoursquoll find a warm welcome at the Glenshee Pottery in the Glen
of the Fairies on the A93
ldquoA Pot is not just for Christmashelliprdquo
MEGrsquoS MINI MARKET 22 Commercial Street Alyth
Tel 01828 633143
Christmas Stock Now In Beautiful Jewellery in Murano Glass
Bulbs and Winter Bedding Boots Wellingtons Work Jackets lsquoWishing you all a Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Yearrsquo
RENDEZVOUS HAIRDRESSER
59 Airlie Street Alyth Tel 632097
Open Tues - Sat
lsquoA Merry Christmas and a Happy amp Prosperous New Year to all our
Customersrsquo
Gift Vouchers Available
ALYTH ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
Spring 2008 Evening Classes
MONDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
4th amp 11th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
25th February amp 3rd March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 10th amp 17th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 28th January (excl 18th Feb) ~~~
DRU YOGA For all ages and abilities Get in tune with your body through postures breathing exercises relaxation and meditation Bring blanket a bottle of water and wear
loose clothing
Tutor Aileen Brown Alyth Town Hall Fee pound28pound25
10 classes from 21st January 730-9pm ~~~
WEDNESDAYS
lsquoBYTE SIZErsquo COMPUTER CLASSES Beginners Email
6th amp 13th February Fee pound10 Beginners Microsoft Word
27th February amp 5th March Fee pound10 Beginners Internet Explorer 12th amp 19th March Fee pound10
Tutor - Irene Robertson BSc AMBCS
All Classes Alyth Primary School 7-9pm Book all 3 courses (6 weeks) Fee pound25
~~~ GOLF
This class is an ideal introduction to golf for the complete beginner or improve the technique and
lower the handicap of the already hooked
Tutor Tom Melville (Professional) Alyth Golf Club Fee pound30 Alyth Primary School 7-830pm
8 classes from 6th February
Golf classes may be divided into beginners and improvers if this is suitable to students Please indicate if you are a beginner
Golf classes please bring 678 iron and wear trainers or flat soled shoes
~~~ Enrolment forms can be obtained in Alyth Post Office
and many local shops Completed forms including payment should be returned
ASAP as numbers are limited in some classes ~~~
Further information available from Pam Drysdale on Tel 01250 873641
20 Printed for Alyth Voice by Blair Copy Shop Copyrightcopyalythvoice 2007
Public Notices
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB
November Draw pound50 - No 125 Ricky Don pound30 - No 158 Mrs A Fleming pound20 - No 18 Mrs A Smith
COFFEE MORNING CANCELLATION
Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret to inform that the Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital League of Friends Coffee Morning arranged
for Saturday 15th December is now cancelled Anne Rhind
Alyth Badminton Club is a small group of people who like a bit of
exercise during the long winter evenings Interested in playing Then why not come along to
Airlie Street Hall We meet every Tuesday 730-930pm
Open to persons over the age of 18 - any standard welcome - come and give it a try
ALYTH BOWLING CLUB would like to thank everyone for the successful
coffee morning on Saturday 10th November We raised pound89855 thank you all very much
We have a STOVIE DANCE on
Friday 7th December 8pm-Midnight dancing to Steven Carcary
All members and friends welcome Isobel Fotheringham
ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY Listen out for us as we will be out and
about Carol Singing on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th December (Evenings)
Glenda Kean Committee Member
3rd Alyth Brownies COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 1st December 10am-12noon
Donations to the usual stalls gratefully received
CAN YOU HELP Can you help to shed any light on the donation of
the rose bushes many years ago along the Alyth Burn beside Pitnacree Street
Marguerite McKenzie Tel 01828 632749
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Race Night Thank you to everybody who took part and very
special thanks to individuals and businesses who sponsored races donated prizes and helped make
this an enjoyable evening Almost pound300 was raised on the night
Craft Fair Our very grateful thanks to all the crafters who
donated an amazing pound170 to Alyth Christmas Lights after their successful Craft Fair in Alyth Town Hall
At this time of year everyone can see what we do with the money that is raised and we are always amazed by the huge support that we enjoy in the
community Our fund raising events are always well attended and we appreciate what everybody does
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to ONE and ALL
Saturday 8th December COFFEE MORNING 10am
Hamper Raffle Cake amp Candy
Alyth Primary School Design-a-Light Entries Display
Alyth amp District Pipe Band COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 22 December 2007 Airlie Street Hall Alyth
10am - 12 noon Usual Stalls
Any donations baking or help will be gratefully appreciated
Jackie Macintyre Tel 01828 633369
WANTED
Either a knitting machine that is in good order but no longer in use - am willing to pay a nominal amount for it maybe loan it OR is there someone with an above machine that could use it to knit up basic sweaters REASON I am now in possession of a beautiful selec-tion of cones of wool and wish to either put them to good use myself (in my Spare time) or find someone who can help me
PS this is to help Alyth knitting for Charity either lo-cally or in Africa This has been a well supported cause Thank you
Please can someone help me in this Susan Dawson 01828 633239 or e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom
WANTED Cleaning help wanted near Alyth own transport
required Hours amp wages by arrangement
GardenerHandyman wanted for full time work near Alyth Experience not necessary but preferred
Accommodation may be available with possible work for partner
Please telephone 07721 509 034 for further details
Alyth Parish Church Country Dance Group Thursdays 730 - 930pm
We finish the autumn season with our Christmas Party dancing to Ian Cruickshanks Band All members and their guests are welcome
Classes begin again January A good way to keep warm on cold winter evenings Come and join us keep fit and learn something new Call Anne on
01828 632971 or Moira on 01828 632770
January 10th 17th 24th 31st February 7th 14th 21st 28th
All in Airlie Street Hall
(21st Feb inc live music with Muriel amp Jim Boal)
ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street - 730pm
~~~ 4th December Evelyn Hood
lsquoScottish Traditions of Dancersquo - Illustrated ~~~
15th January 2008 Terry Isles lsquoIslands on the Edgersquo - Illustrated
~~~ 29th January 2008 Andrew Thorpe
lsquoThe North Sea Bird Clubrsquo 25 Years of Offshore Recording - Illustrated
~~~ 12th February 2008 AGM followed by
Professor John M Mackenzie lsquoWilliam Lyon Mackenzie
A Famous Canadian from Alythrsquo - Illustrated
WANTED CleanerHousekeeper 8 hours per week References Required Tel 07710 523 462
ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla
(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 have been compiled
into an album This album can now be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY
Alyth Parish Church
Sunday Service 11am (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service)
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Choir Practice Fridays 7pm
~~~ Celebrating Christmas
Sunday 23rd December 11am Morning Worship
includes a traditional Nativity Play presented by the Sunday School
6pm A Festival of Nine Lessons amp Carols Come and hear the whole Advent Story told in
words and music and enjoy singing some traditional carols
Christmas Eve 6pm Reflective Service of Preparation
for Christmas Day If Christmas will be difficult for you this year but you do not want to miss it out entirely come and
spend a quiet time reflecting on the enduring meaning of Christrsquos birth
1130pm Traditional Watch Night Service taking us into the first moments of
Christmas Day
Christmas Day 11am Family Service of Celebration
Sunday 30th December 11am Informal Communion
Normal service times resume on 6th January 2008 ~~~
Eye-catching green or purple Christmas cards showing our very own Nativity family are now
available for sale in the Hall of Friendship each Sunday as are Notelets showing the church
resplendent in springtime All pound2 per pack (8 cards amp envelopes)
~~~ GUILD
The Guild meets on Thursday 6th December at 7pm in the Airlie Street Hall Our Speaker is Alyth Community Policeman PC Mark Stewart All are welcome There is no meeting in January
wwwalythparishchurchorguk
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Public Notices
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 200 CLUB
November Draw pound50 - No 125 Ricky Don pound30 - No 158 Mrs A Fleming pound20 - No 18 Mrs A Smith
COFFEE MORNING CANCELLATION
Due to unforeseen circumstances we regret to inform that the Blairgowrie Cottage Hospital League of Friends Coffee Morning arranged
for Saturday 15th December is now cancelled Anne Rhind
Alyth Badminton Club is a small group of people who like a bit of
exercise during the long winter evenings Interested in playing Then why not come along to
Airlie Street Hall We meet every Tuesday 730-930pm
Open to persons over the age of 18 - any standard welcome - come and give it a try
ALYTH BOWLING CLUB would like to thank everyone for the successful
coffee morning on Saturday 10th November We raised pound89855 thank you all very much
We have a STOVIE DANCE on
Friday 7th December 8pm-Midnight dancing to Steven Carcary
All members and friends welcome Isobel Fotheringham
ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY Listen out for us as we will be out and
about Carol Singing on Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th December (Evenings)
Glenda Kean Committee Member
3rd Alyth Brownies COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 1st December 10am-12noon
Donations to the usual stalls gratefully received
CAN YOU HELP Can you help to shed any light on the donation of
the rose bushes many years ago along the Alyth Burn beside Pitnacree Street
Marguerite McKenzie Tel 01828 632749
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
Race Night Thank you to everybody who took part and very
special thanks to individuals and businesses who sponsored races donated prizes and helped make
this an enjoyable evening Almost pound300 was raised on the night
Craft Fair Our very grateful thanks to all the crafters who
donated an amazing pound170 to Alyth Christmas Lights after their successful Craft Fair in Alyth Town Hall
At this time of year everyone can see what we do with the money that is raised and we are always amazed by the huge support that we enjoy in the
community Our fund raising events are always well attended and we appreciate what everybody does
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS to ONE and ALL
Saturday 8th December COFFEE MORNING 10am
Hamper Raffle Cake amp Candy
Alyth Primary School Design-a-Light Entries Display
Alyth amp District Pipe Band COFFEE MORNING
Saturday 22 December 2007 Airlie Street Hall Alyth
10am - 12 noon Usual Stalls
Any donations baking or help will be gratefully appreciated
Jackie Macintyre Tel 01828 633369
WANTED
Either a knitting machine that is in good order but no longer in use - am willing to pay a nominal amount for it maybe loan it OR is there someone with an above machine that could use it to knit up basic sweaters REASON I am now in possession of a beautiful selec-tion of cones of wool and wish to either put them to good use myself (in my Spare time) or find someone who can help me
PS this is to help Alyth knitting for Charity either lo-cally or in Africa This has been a well supported cause Thank you
Please can someone help me in this Susan Dawson 01828 633239 or e-mail susanshellbtinternetcom
WANTED Cleaning help wanted near Alyth own transport
required Hours amp wages by arrangement
GardenerHandyman wanted for full time work near Alyth Experience not necessary but preferred
Accommodation may be available with possible work for partner
Please telephone 07721 509 034 for further details
Alyth Parish Church Country Dance Group Thursdays 730 - 930pm
We finish the autumn season with our Christmas Party dancing to Ian Cruickshanks Band All members and their guests are welcome
Classes begin again January A good way to keep warm on cold winter evenings Come and join us keep fit and learn something new Call Anne on
01828 632971 or Moira on 01828 632770
January 10th 17th 24th 31st February 7th 14th 21st 28th
All in Airlie Street Hall
(21st Feb inc live music with Muriel amp Jim Boal)
ALYTH LITERARY SOCIETY Ogilvy Rooms Commercial Street - 730pm
~~~ 4th December Evelyn Hood
lsquoScottish Traditions of Dancersquo - Illustrated ~~~
15th January 2008 Terry Isles lsquoIslands on the Edgersquo - Illustrated
~~~ 29th January 2008 Andrew Thorpe
lsquoThe North Sea Bird Clubrsquo 25 Years of Offshore Recording - Illustrated
~~~ 12th February 2008 AGM followed by
Professor John M Mackenzie lsquoWilliam Lyon Mackenzie
A Famous Canadian from Alythrsquo - Illustrated
WANTED CleanerHousekeeper 8 hours per week References Required Tel 07710 523 462
ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS capturing the Prince Charles amp Camilla
(Duke amp Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception afterwards on 1st October 2006 have been compiled
into an album This album can now be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY
Alyth Parish Church
Sunday Service 11am (1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening Service)
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am Choir Practice Fridays 7pm
~~~ Celebrating Christmas
Sunday 23rd December 11am Morning Worship
includes a traditional Nativity Play presented by the Sunday School
6pm A Festival of Nine Lessons amp Carols Come and hear the whole Advent Story told in
words and music and enjoy singing some traditional carols
Christmas Eve 6pm Reflective Service of Preparation
for Christmas Day If Christmas will be difficult for you this year but you do not want to miss it out entirely come and
spend a quiet time reflecting on the enduring meaning of Christrsquos birth
1130pm Traditional Watch Night Service taking us into the first moments of
Christmas Day
Christmas Day 11am Family Service of Celebration
Sunday 30th December 11am Informal Communion
Normal service times resume on 6th January 2008 ~~~
Eye-catching green or purple Christmas cards showing our very own Nativity family are now
available for sale in the Hall of Friendship each Sunday as are Notelets showing the church
resplendent in springtime All pound2 per pack (8 cards amp envelopes)
~~~ GUILD
The Guild meets on Thursday 6th December at 7pm in the Airlie Street Hall Our Speaker is Alyth Community Policeman PC Mark Stewart All are welcome There is no meeting in January
wwwalythparishchurchorguk