August - Alyth Voice

Alyth Voice
149th Edition, August 2010
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GOLDEN CELEBRATIONS AT THE CENTRAL GARAGE
This August will mark the 50 th anniversary of
the opening of the Central Garage in Alyth’s
St. Andrew Street. The firm was established
by two local laddies; Graham Buick, a son of
Alyth, and Jim MacFarlane, a son of Glenisla.
They both had previously worked as mechanics
at McBain's in Airlie Street in Alyth.
They enjoyed working together and decided
to take the brave leap to start up on
their own only two streets away. Both newly
married, Graham and Jim found premises, a
bake house, which was being sold by Mssrs
Jas Findlay who also had Baker’s shops
throughout Alyth, including one in Toutie
Street and one at the High Street Cross.
Before opening, there was much work to be
done; pulling out the ovens and arranging the
premises for the garage to their own design.
Although this did not take them too long, they
needed to be working and making a living too,
so with a kind offer from A. Muir and Sons
(Coal Merchants), Graham and Jim got the
use of the old Jam Factory (now land with
housing at the end of Mart Street) and started
work for their first customers. These were
long hard days for them and Graham even
missed his in-law’s silver wedding celebrations
(Bob and Annie Allan).
With the bake house transformed, Buick &
MacFarlane trading as Central Garage Alyth
opened their doors on the 1 st August 1960.
They traded in similar lines as today including
car servicing, repairs, petrol sales and
in 1964 MOT Testing, but they also sold new
and used cars, were called out to repair tractors,
combine harvesters, and even Walker‘s
the Baker’s Pie Machine!
Although the work was long and hard,
many stories can still be recalled of worthwhile
trips to Glenisla especially when then
the customer was Donald Ferrier at the Glenisla
Hotel. They were well compensated!
In the early days the pair worked from 8 in
the morning until 9 at night, and every Saturday
until lunchtime, they also advertised as
being on call 24hours, 7 days a week.
When it came to employing staff they kept
things close to home and the wives Isobel
and Janey looked after the invoicing and
bookkeeping, but with growing young families
and Janey’s career as a school teacher, a full
-time clerkess was required. Helen Gall was
employed in 1966 and gave 25 years of service
ensuring every nut and bolt was accounted
for… Continued on page 2.
1960 from left: Jennifer & Eddie Donald, Graham Buick, Jim MacFarlane, Isobel Buick
FIFTY YEARS LATER
From left: David Buick, Scott Buick (front Archie McClement), Graeme Douglas,
Donna McNicoll, Elspeth McClement, (back Jamie McCowan), Janey & Jim MacFarlane,
Isobel Buick, Kay McClement
The Alyth Voice is a free monthly newsletter, managed, written, and delivered by volunteers.
© I. Buick

GOLDEN CELEBRATIONS AT THE CENTRAL cont’d.
Continued from front page… staying with the garage
until her retirement in 1991. Helen was assisted
by Isobel through these years with payroll
duties as the employee list grew.
They employed many other sons of Alyth including
Sandy Smith, Charlie Orchison, Willie Symington,
Graeme Douglas, Ally Gowans, Donald Buick,
Ron Gilmore, Davie Jump, Lindsay Kydd, Charlie
Palmer, Davie Irvine, Sandy Tosh and Mark Murray.
In 1990 Jim took early retirement after 30 years in
the partnership, and Graham was then joined as a
partner by his son David who had already worked
for the business for around 10 years.
Sadly, not long after this, Graham took a back
seat with the business after suffering a stroke in
1991. Although not at the garage every day, Graham
was on hand to step in when needed and indeed
enjoyed going down to the garage to meet old
customers, and continued MOT testing motorcycles
right up until 2004.
With all the changes around 1990, the Buick
family was looking for stability having had these 3
key people retire and when Graham’s daughter Kay
returned from studying in Edinburgh they persuaded
her, with the promise of computerisation, to take a
short placement at the garage.
Ten years later(!) she managed to secure time-off
for maternity leave, and is now Company Secretary,
and also works part-time looking after many of the
tasks once undertaken by her mother Isobel.
During these years the garage also employed
Alan Stewart of Glenshee, Andy Pate of Glenisla,
and Ian Dorward from Alyth.
These days not many businesses survive into the
third generation, so the statistics say, but after a
change of career in 2007, Scot, grandson to Graham
and son of David, embarked on his apprenticeship
at the ripe old age of 26!
Scott has now qualified from Dundee College and
looks forward to the new challenges ahead but
probably none of the old fashioned tips, which came
the way of his grandfather and Jim!
Although running a busy garage, the Buick men,
Graham, David and Scott, have all managed to be
retained firemen serving the people of Alyth, with
David only recently retiring after 25 years service,
and Scott signing up not long after that.
Not all of the faces at the Central are new and the
team today is proud to have clocked up almost 100
years between them: working alongside David’s 30
years, Graeme Douglas, one of the original employees
of Graham and Jim in 1973, has now served at
the Central for 37 years, Kay for 20 years, Donna
© M. Kay
Alyth Arts Group, L-R: May Scott, Glenda Robertson, Joy Todd, Pat Kendal,
Margaret Milne, Roz Armo-Button (The Tutor), Helen Paton. Margaret Irvine, Margaret
Grant, Sandra B rown, and Biddy Hunter sitting front.
© M. Kay
1964 to 2010 - David Buick still at the pumps
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© I. Buick
McNicoll, clerkess for 8 years, Scott 4 years, and
new kid on the block, having only started in June
2010, Jamie McCowan, Modern Apprentice Mechanic.
When starting out all those years ago, Alyth was a
bustling community with lots of trades doing business,
serving every need of the people of Alyth and
district. There are not so many now, but there is still
a buzz about the town and the sense of community
is still undeniably strong.
Sadly Graham Buick passed away in 2008 but
Graham’s family, along with Jim would like to thank
all of their customers from the past and present for
their trade and support over the past 50 years.
David looks forward to keeping the doors to "The
Central" open for many years to come and with a
third Buick generation now in place, the Voice looks
forward to helping them celebrate many more special
anniversaries in the future!
ALYTH ARTS GROUP EXHIBITION
22nd June 2010
© M. Kay
© M. Kay

ALYTH PRIMARY SCHOOL PRIZEGIVING
Presentation of P4-7 prizes, back, from left--Cameron McKinley, Douglas Currie, Meghan Bissett, Maddy Heath, Ryan Cruden, Sohpie Kiciuk, Grace Atkinson;
Middle, from left--Morgan Taylor, Chloe Carrie, Karen A rnold, Amy Sangster, Linsey MacDonald, Daniel Burns, Sean MacDonald;
Front, from left--Euan Robb, Active Schools Co-ordinator Ms Caroline Lawrie, Rev. Sheila Kirk, Mr Mark Lindsay, Liam Pogson
All images this page © DM Phillips
Pr izewinner s in P3, back, L-R: Molly Appleton, Lewis Ramsay, Liam Carrie,
Eoghan Oosterhoorn, Corrin Neilson, Holly Birnie; middle L-R: Frank Green,
Lukah Heath, Kairistiona Clark, Gerorgia Cruden, Cameron MacDonald; front,
Pr imar y 2 L-R: Flora Dobb, Caitlin Milne, Nicole Robertson, Iona Moyes
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Above: P1 prizewinners, L-R: Laura Fairweather, Jamie van den Berg, Hannah
Christie, Jodi Henvey, Dylan Milne, Lewis Pennycook
Below: The mural designed and painted recently by Alyth Primary School Parent-Staff
Association, with the help of pupils and members of the community.

Pupils born in 1969,
70 and 71
are invited to a
School Reunion
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TICKETS NOW OPEN TO
PUPILS’ PARTNERS
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Organisers are appealing
for help to contact the
following list of pupils who
have yet to respond to the
Reunion invitation.
If you are on this list and
would like to buy a ticket, or
cannot attend, please get in
touch soonest to enable
final numbers to be
calculated. If you know how
to get in touch with any of
these pupils, please pass
on this appeal.
1969
Gail Balfour
Suzy Barnett
Sarah Bell
Carl Bianco
Scott Campbell
Neil Donaldson
Pauline Douglas
Bernie Duffy
Kevin Franczek
Michael Gemine
Neil Gray
Gordon Johnstone
Jackie Kennedy
Gail Kinnison
Catrina Lothian
Jackie Lothian
Raymond McDonald
Karen McLean
Colin McMillan
Claire McNaughton
Maggie Meldrum
Carol Mowatt
Catherine Muir
Steven Muir
Lorna Nicoll
Grant Orchison
Hayley Owens
Callum Smith
Kevin Thomson
Sheree Thomson
Adam Tindall
Sandy West
Donna Wilkie
1970
Anne Chandler
Nicky Dobson
Alan Doherty
Vance Doig
Ruth Emond
Richard Fair
Mark Fleming
Duncan Graham
David Hally
Stephanie Jackson
Douglas Johnston
Morag Keir
Jason Kemley
Julie Martin
Susan Mayo
Colin McCarthy
Ian McDiarmid
Gary McGibbon
Gary McLean
Steven McLean
Eloise Napier
Lorna Simpson
Reuben Speed
Lynn Thomson
Stephen Townsley
Sandra Wilkie
Leslie Young
Alyth School
Reunion
Saturday
28th August
in
Alyth Town Hall
All prof its in aid of
Alyth Primary School
80s Disco / Buffet / Bar
Bottle Raffle / Old Photos
GET YOUR TICKET NOW!
£6 each
Get in touch f or
tickets etc by email at
alythschoolreunion@
googlemail.com
or through
Friends Reunited
or phone/text
Vicky - 07545 996 178
Paula - 07999 488 988
Irene - 07752 424 637
1971
Andrew Bell
Susan Bell
Michael Billinghurst
Alison Blackhall
Steven Boswell
Malcolm Campbell
Morna Duff
Stuart Duff
Gillian Ferguson
Scott Fleming
Karina Franczek
Grant Fraser
Mandy Gow
Duncan Mathieson
James May
Gary McDonald
Scott McGregor
Donald Milne
Sandra Nicoll
Debbie Patterson
Gary Proven
Alan Simpson
Robert Simpson
Marie Sutherland
Lee Thomson
William Tramear
Come on, get in touch
and buy a ticket - it won’t be
the same with you!
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BEHIND THE SCENES
With only a matter of weeks to go before Alyth
Museum closes on 30th September readers
may be interested to know what was involved
in curating the Laing collection of photographic
negatives. And if you haven’t heard of
the highly acclaimed exhibition A Long Exposur
e: one Per thshir e business, thr ee gen-
1 erations of photogr apher s now showing at
Alyth Museum then where have you been all
summer? Well the job of collecting the negatives
began in 2008…
See photo:
(1) The negatives before removal
(2) Sorting the negatives in the Fair Maid’s
House, Perth, made available by Perth &
Kinross Council. Images of importance for
2 the history of Perth and Kinross were selected
and transferred to Perth Museum & Art Gallery
(3) Negatives in their original envelopes. It
was important to record all the information on
the old packaging – a long job and a dirty one
(4) The photographer’s original ledgers.
Thanks to a grant from the National Recognition
Fund administered by Museums Galleries
3 Scotland, this fantastic source of information
was computerised to allow a database of
images to be developed. The results can be
enjoyed in the touch screen picture library in
Alyth Museum which holds 800 images
(5) Michael Marshall, one of our volunteers,
assessing the condition of the negatives, repacking
them in chemically safe envelopes
and copying out reference numbers and
information. Patience, a good eye and a
steady hand were required
(6) Cellulose acetate negatives were used by
4 Laings from 1946. These can become unstable.
Signs of trouble include bubbling and
ridging of the plastic and a vinegary smell.
This is a serious worry for curators. It can
destroy the image, and worse, it can spread
through entire collections. The different
colours seen through this filter show that the
negative is cellulose acetate and, in this case,
the image is actually lifting from the base. We
have to check this collection regularly for any
5 problems. A sensitive nose is required!
(7) The negatives collected by Perth Museum
& Art Gallery were digitised by UK Archiving
Ltd in Edinburgh. This work was funded by a
grant from the National Recognition Fund
(8) The original negatives safely stored in
Perth Museum & Art Gallery today, all 15,000
of them
Once we had the negatives and their informa-
6 tion safe and sound we were able to write the
briefs for the exhibition, design and build it,
oh, and produce a brilliant DVD to introduce
it, with the help of our friends Small Majority in
Stirling and Neil Archbold in Alyth. Neil composed
tunes especially for the DVD and they
were recorded by first class local musicians.
(The video is on sale at the museum at £7.99
by the way)
7 What next you ask? Well we are dealing
with public enquiries, providing prints, supplying
DVDs to schools and care homes
throughout Perth & Kinross, sending in our
final grant claims and evaluating the whole
project. The final results of our work will be
analysed in October when we look at all of
our visitors and users comments. We are
also seeking to have some of the original
8 photographs conserved and the photographers
ledgers re-bound and we’re hoping to use the profits from the sale of the
DVDs to attract grants from Museums Galleries Scotland to pay for the work.
All images © Perth Museum
Alyth Museum is open Wed-Sun 1-5 until 30th September . Admission fr ee.

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Airlie Street Hall (contact-Margaret Smith) - 01828 632256
Alyth Town Hall (contact: Rosemary Duncan) - 01828 633846
Ogilvy Rooms (contact Tina Tripney ) - 01828 632717
Blairgowrie Police Station - 0300 111 2222
Perth Police Station - 0300 111 2222
Hydro-Electric Emergencies - 0800 300999
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Scottish Water - 0845 6008 855
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*~*~* Dates for Your Diary *~*~*
Due to the advance notice of these dates, please check for changes!
AUGUST
2nd Gentle Exercise Class, Airlie St. Hall Alyth Senior Cit. Club
2-14 Charity Shop, Commercial Street Guide Hut Fund
14th Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall SNP
16th Gentle Exercise Class, Airlie St. Hall Alyth Senior Cit. Club
21st Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit. Club
23rd Gentle Exercise Class, Airlie St. Hall Alyth Senior Cit. Club
24th AGM, Co mmunity Wing Alyth Arts Group
28th Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall Macmillan Cancer
28th Alyth School Reunion, Town Hall Pupils born 1969/70/71
30th Lunch Club, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit. Club
SEPTEMBER
2nd Blood Donor Session, Town Hall Scotblood
7th Public Meeting, Ogilvy Rooms Alyth Hill Users Group
7th Open Night, Alyth Town Hall Alyth Choral Union
7th AGM, Lesser Town Hall Alyth Gala
11th Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall Black Watch Herit. Ap.
14th Open Night, Alyth Town Hall Alyth Choral Union
14th Cairn O’ Mohr, Ogilvy Rooms Silvie & Ruthven SWRI
16th Public Meeting, Village Hall, Wolfhill Neighbourhood Watch
18th Coffee Morning, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Gala
27th Lunch Club, Airlie Street Hall Alyth Senior Cit. Club
Strathmore & the Glens Rural Partnership
PO Box 6621, Blairgowrie PH12 8YF
www.strathmoreglens.org
or contact Sue Cole on 01828 640763 or sue@strathmoreglens.sol.co.uk
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ALYTH HEALTH CENTRE
NEW ALYTH ROAD, ALYTH, PH11 8EQ
Telephone: 01828 632317
Repeat Prescription Line: 01828 633663
(24 hour answering machine)
Community Nurse: 01828 632425
Health Visitor: 01828 633954
Opening Hours - Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm
After Hours - NHS24 tel: 08454 24 24 24
Late surgeries by appointment
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday - 5pm to 6pm
Early Surgeries by appointment
Blood Clinic - Monday/Wednesday - 8.30am to 9.30am
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to Advertising
Due to lead times we can’t accept property or
employment adverts (although there may be
some exceptions to employment advertising).
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advertisers for their continued support.
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2010 VOICE DEADLINES
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Colour Photos by 0 10th
Business Adverts by 16th
All other items by 19th
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- VOICE TEASER -
What is the origin of Hallyards?
~~~
Answer to last month’s Teaser – Greymount?
Built in 1825, it was named after Earl Grey in 1834. The farm house,
which took the name also, was previously Burndales.
[Ex tract from Meikle’s Places and Place-Names Round Alyth’ 1925]
Community Markets held in
Blairgowrie Wellmeadow
4th Saturday of the month
from April to September
10am - 3pm

Shear Success,
12 Airlie Street, Alyth.
01828 633234.
Business Hours
Tuesday: For apt tel either 633234, or
Nicola direct on 07928 111 933.
Wednesday. Wendy 9 - 5.30pm.
Friday. Wendy 9 - 5.30pm.
Saturday. Wendy 9 - 1pm
Squeaky Clean Services
Clean windows, keen prices!
David Nixon
Window Cleaner
12 Princes Croft, Coupar Angus
Perthshire, PH13 9EH
Tel: 01828 628754
Mobile: 07756881560
Licens ed & Insured
Glenshee Pottery
We have a new look!
Paint a Pot, great for both adults
and children, fun for a rainy day.
Bookings now being taken for
small groups, birthday parties,
Ladies night/day out.
We are open 10am to 5pm 7 days
a week until 23rd December 2010
Contact Diana or Jennifer
Glenshee Pottery
Glenshee, By Blairgowrie,
PH10 7LP
01250 882238
BIOLOGY/CHEMISTRY 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
ONE HUNDRED & FIFTY
VOICES
September 2010 edition of the Alyth
Voice will become yet another milestone
in its 13 year history – the 150 th edition.
The Voice Team has decided to mark this
milestone in the shape of a Cancer Charity Box
which will be located in Michael Kay’s, 13 Airlie
Street, from 1 st September to 22 nd October, with the
total raised being announced at the Voice Coffee
Morning on Saturday 23 rd October.
The resultant amount will be divided between
cancer charities, continuing our fund-raising efforts
from the Alyth Voice 2010 calendar.
The Team hopes everyone who appreciates
receiving their free copy of the Alyth Voice will
consider donating to the charity box between 1 st
September and 22 nd October.
Mrs Susan Marsh is pleased to announce the following
successes in the recent Associated Board of the
Royal Schools of Music examinations:
Lois White Grade 1 Piano (with merit)
Rosanna Bailey Grade 4 piano
Louisa Ramsay Grade 4 Piano
Cartriona Ferguson Grade 6 piano (with merit)
THANKS
Alyth Amateurs Football Club
A massive thanks to everyone who came along to,
or helped at our coffee morning on Saturday 17 th
July raising £800 for club funds. A sponsored cycle
race was held in the afternoon raising a further
£500. Your generosity is very much appreciated by
all club members and helpers. Vicky McLean
THANK YOU
The collection boxes have
recently been emptied and
raised £86.93
Many thanks
AYP HUB
We have been busy again at the Hub. Our sponsored
walk up Schiehallion went very well, look
out for a photo of us presenting the cheque to
James Fordyce in next month’ s voice.
The youth forum was nominated for a Spirit
of Youth Award, whilst Lewis Dobie picked up
an individual award for his work on his Youth
Employment Scheme. We all went to the ceremony
at Perth Concert Hall, which was a good
night out! (see photo on page 28)
Lewis has also arranged a visit to the hub by
John Swinney MSP, which we'll tell you about
next month.
The Youth Achievement group is working
well, and everyone is looking forward to our
trip to Skye! We will be doing group activities,
a few trips, and of course camping so hopefully
the weather will be ok!
The hub is open to anyone who is 15 or over,
so if you fancy dropping in you'll get a warm
welcome.
Sarah Wheatley
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Irene Robertson Tel: 01828 633045
ALYTH POST OFFICE
GALLERY
Airlie Street
Tel: 01828 632301
New range of Ling Cards
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
Smarty Paints
Painters & Decorators
Free Quotations
We stay until the job is finished
Cairnleith House
Cairnleith Street
Alyth
Please contact
David Mitchell
Tel: 01828 633472 (evening)
Mobile:07793 553147(day)
email:
dav id.wmitchell@btinternet.com
FLAWLESS BEAUTY SALON
34 Lower Mill St, Blairgowrie
01250 870826
Waxing, Nail Extensions,
Manicure & Pedicure
Eye treatment,
Extreme Male & Female Waxing
Massage, Spray Tanning &
Little Miss Treatment

HODGE
SOLICITORS LLP
Divorce & Family Law
Court Representation
Accidents & Employment Law
Wills & Private Client
Property Services
2 8 W e l lm e a d o w , B l a i r g o w r i e
Tel: 01250 874441
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PLASTERING & TILING
Walls & floor tiling
Harling
Coving
Plastering
Dry Lining
Ames taping
Wet Dash
NO JOB TOO SMALL
FREE QUOTES
TEL:01828 633970
or 07821294678
Mobile Hairdresser
Member of FHBF
(freelance hair and beauty federation)
Colouring, perming, setting and
hair up for that special occ asion.
Up to date on the latest hair trends.
Now working in Shear Success on
Tuesdays only, contact number b elo w or
the shop.
Call Nicola for a price today on
07928 111 933
Berkely Boufs
Dog Grooming
All Breed s W elcome
Services Range From
Cleaning, Hand Str ipping, shampoo
Gr ooming, Tr im, Styling, Conditioning
Thorough Dead Hair Removal, De-matting
Professional Equipment Used For
All That Your Pet Requires
T.L.C For Your Best Friend,
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Berkely Boufs
Berkeley
St Ninians Road,
Alyth 01828 633271
www.ber kelyboufs.co.uk
Established 1980
Electrical Contractor
E.C.A. Registered and Approved
Stewart MacDonald
8 Cambridge Street, Alyth PH11 8AW
Telephone 01828 632 995
DO YOU RECOGNISE THIS LADY?
A recent visitor to Alyth Family History Project is
searching for the identity of this Alyth lady. The
photo was taken in 1960, and is suspected to be
either a Mrs Ramsay, or a Mary Ferguson (1904-
1981), and who may possibly have a connection
with Ramsays, Tavendales, Downies, or Fergusons.
If you can help, please telephone Irene on 01828
633045 or email fhp@alythparishchurch.org.uk
Get set for the digital
TV switchover
AAVO (Angus Association of Voluntary Organisations)
is working with partners in North East Fife,
Dundee and Perth & Kinross, alongside other charities,
to prepare people for the digital television
Switchover.
The dates are August 4 th for first stage of the
Switchover, and August 18 th for the final
stage. Advice and information will be available at
designated digital TV Switchover Advice Points in
your area, as follows:
August 4 th and 5 th from 10.00am to 4.00pm
&
August 18 th and 19th from 10.00am to 4.00pm.
at
~ Dundee Voluntary Action, Number Ten,
10 Constitution Road, Dundee, DD1 1LL
~ Voluntary Action Perthshire: PKAVS,
The Gateway, North Methven St., Perth, PH1 5PP
Detailed information about the Digital Switchover is
available from AAVO on 01241 430349 or
email us at info@aavo.org.uk or the
Digital UK website at www.digitaluk.co.uk or
Helpline number 08456 50 50 50.
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Charles A Davidson
Blacksmith, Welder & Fabricator
Gates and Rails made, erected and repaired
All fabrication and farm work undertaken
Tel: 01828 632948
Mobile: 07957 766546
MURRAY PENNYCOOK
Est. 1975
Plumbing & Heating
Gas . Oil . S olid Fuel
Central Heating Installations
Rhones . Lead work . Drains
Free Estimates
Tel: 01828 632 135
Mob: 07850 733481
Meigle Road, Alyth, Blairgowrie PH11 8EX
House & Garage Sale
(Contents only)
9 Springbank, Alyth
14th of August 10am to 4pm
For more information call
01241 852055
J B BUICK
All types of building work undertaken
New build Renovations Conversions
Garden Walls Extensions
Free Estimate
Local Builder since 1975
Tel 01828 632661 mob 07540926699

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2 courses for £16.50
Ca ll us now to reserve your table
On 01250 873232 or email: theantiquary08@aol.com
See our new website with all our menus at www.dazandben.com
Lower Mill Street, Blairgowrie PH10 6AQ Tel/Fax: 01250 873232
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After a 20 month campaign
to attract support
from both the Black
Watch Regimental Family
and from the public
for our plans for Balhousie
Castle and The
Black Watch Museum,
we are proud to be able to report a magnificent
response so far, with a total of over
£1.85 million already donated or pledged.
This has enabled the Trustees to go ahead
with the purchase of the Castle, which became
their property in December 2008. It has
also enabled detailed building plans to be
commissioned by ANTA, the well known
Scottish architectural practice responsible for
the redevelopment of Castle of Mey. You will
BOWMAN’S SUMMER
OF MADNESS
Cliv e Bowman has completed his
‘summer of madness’ for Macmillan Cancer,
with the final challenge taking place
on Sunday 18 th July - a 204 mile cycle
ride from Lake Ullsw ater in Cumbria back
home to Aly th. The cycle ride took 14 hrs
and in total Cliv e raised £490. He w ishes
to thank all those who sponsored him.
be able to see these plans and model of the
proposed build at the Coffee Morning in
September (see page 15). The Development
Committee and our Patron the Duke of
Rothesay support the plans and we are very
close to submitting a planning application with
the local Council. The Black Watch Regimental
Association and other regimental trusts
have donated or promised a total of
£502,000. In addition, individuals from within
the Regimental Family have donated or promised
a truly splendid £650,000 so far.
The Appeal is now focused on submitting
an application to the Heritage Lottery Fund,
as well as applications to corporate bodies,
and to charitable trusts and foundations which
are known to support projects like ours. We
are also hoping to secure support from our
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We are now registering new patients
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For more information contact the practice
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www.blairgowriedentalcare.co.uk
THE BLACK WATCH HERITAGE APPEAL UPDATE
The outcome of the consultation on the
biodiv ersity improv ements at Market Muir,
Aly th has show n that of those that responded,
either on the feedback form or
in person, 23 are against any change to
the management, while 20 are in fav our
of some changes happening to the Market
Muir.
While there is not an overw helming
majority one way or the other, there is
64 High Street,
Blairgowrie
PH10 6DF
International family and friends in the USA,
Canada and Hong Kong.
We still need to raise just under £1.4 million
to reach the Appeal target of £3.23 million
and, while we hope and expect that foundations,
charities and corporate bodies – and
indeed the Heritage Lottery Fund – will cover
some of this shortfall, we still need significant
financial support to put our vision in place. If
you are able to offer further support to the
biggest capital project ever undertaken by the
Black Watch Museum Trustees, we would be
very pleased indeed to add your donation to
the present total. Based on the timescales of
our Heritage Lottery bid and subject to their
decision (and results of further fundraising)
we hope to be in a position to start our building
work from November 2011.
MARKET MUIR BIODIVERSITY IMPROVEMENTS CONSULTATION
clearly some interest in the tow n to do
something and I still intend to w ork with
the community in some w ay to further
enhance biodiv ersity in the area, and
w ould w elcome any suggestions from the
indiv iduals or community organisations as
to w hat they w ould like to see happen
around Aly th. David Williamson,
Perth and Kinross Council Biodiversity
Officer dw illiamson@pkc.gov.uk

ALYTH GALA 2010
The Gala Committee has held its first meeting
since our Gala Day back in late May. Thank
you for your feedback regarding Gala Day
2010.
Our next planned event for this year is our
Annual General Meeting. Everyone is welcome
to attend. Please come along and have
your say. Your opinion counts as it’s your
Gala. The AGM will take place on Tuesday
7 th September 2010 within the Lesser Hall at
Alyth Town Hall.
Please remember that you can simply give
us your name if you are a fit “ young” helper
who only wants to help us out with the heavy
work on the Saturday and the Sunday of the
event and not be involved in any Committees.
The AGM is quickly followed by our first
fund raising event of our year, a
COFFEE MORNING
in Airlie Street Hall on
Saturday 18 th September.
All donations, prizes & home baking
gratefully accepted.
We have already set the date for next year’s
Alyth Gala, Sunday 12th June 2011.
So put that in your diary, arrange your holidays
for another time, and continue to help
support your local Gala.
Stuart Clark, Gala Chairman
Are you interested in Volunteering?
Have a bit of spare time?
Have parenting experience?
Home-Start Perth is looking for volunteers to
offer practical and emotional support and
friendship to families with children under 5, in
the family home. Home-Start supports
families throughout Perth and Kinross.
We will be running an 8 week preparation
course for new volunteers starting in
September 2010.
Interested?
For more details:
Phone us on (01738) 638847 and speak to
either Susan or Veronica.
Go online www.homestartperth.org.uk.
Email info@homestartperth.org.uk for an
application pack.
Enjoy a meal in our superbly appointed clubhouse
with spectacular panoramic views of the course.
The welcoming restaurant / bar is also open to non – golfers,
who can enjoy the extensive new menu in place.
Specially designed to host events up to 100 people, Glenisla’s
superbly appointed clubhouse and extensive facilities cater for
any function or meeting.
Glenisla Golf Course, Pitrocknie, Alyth, PH11 8JJ
Tele: 01828 632445
www.golf-glenisla.co.uk email: info@golf-glenisla.co.uk
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VOICE DISTRIBUTION
Barbara & Paul Prettyman were
sorry to hear that Ruth Fotheringham,
one of our original
Voiceteers, has decided to hang up her bag
and stop pounding the paths of Parkside Road
and Morrison Terrace. The folk of these two
streets have received a super service from
Ruth over the last twelve years. But have no
fear as the distributors contacted Tracy Stewart,
who had been on the reserve list for several
months. She was up for the challenge and
started deliveries with the July issue.
Requests were received from Hazel Tripney,
who delivers in Cambridge Street and Quad, to
reduce numbers she takes round. She has
kept the original part of Cambridge Street but
the rest of the newer properties in the link to
St. Ninian’s Road and Cambridge Quad have
been passed on to Agnes Suttie. A similar
request came from Liz Davie who delivers
Albert Street, and she now shares the round
with Stuart Clark.
We would like to thank Ruth for all her efforts
over the years and to wish her well for the
future. We would also like to thank Hazel and
Liz for their hard work and we hope these
changes will help them to carry on delivering in
the years to come. We welcome Tracy, Agnes
and Stuart to our happy band of Voiceteers.
If any readers would like to be added to the
waiting and holiday/illness list they should
contact Paul or Barabara, whose contact details
are on page 5 of the Voice. Thank you.

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Hairdressing
Award Winning Hairdresser
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BESTSELLING LOCAL WRITERS
SCORE ANOTHER HIT
Nethergate Writers, a group of local writers, sprang
from a creative writing class at Dundee University
taught by Esther Read. Members come from all
over Tayside including Alyth, Blairgowrie and Coupar
Angus.
In recent years the group has published anthololgies
of short stories and poems which have each, in
turn, been bestsellers in Dundee Waterstones.
"Whodunwhat" was no exception and in fact it
even got placed in the Waterstone's national bestseller
list for a few days.
"Whodunwhat" contains work by 31 writers and
was inspired by ideas provided by readers in local
libraries. Readers were invited to suggest a
"character and situation" idea. Many great ideas
were suggested: e.g. "A man attends a class reunion
and sees a former classmate who bullied him 25
years ago. He plots his revenge" - suggested by
Christine Ferguson.
Members of the group chose an idea from a long
list of possibilities.
In so me cases the same idea was chosen by
more than one writer, but something very different
was made of it.
As the most local member of the group I am delighted
to have my story, "The Box Room" included
in this anthology. Writers are always told to write
about what they know. In this story I have, to some
extent, followed this advice, so those of you who
read it will see that I have drawn on my experience
of living in an old house filled with things of historical
interest.
In last year's book, "If Stones Could Speak" , a
collection of stories based in the Tayside area, I
retold the story of the white snake of the Reekie
Linn.
To buy any of Nethergate Writers books visit:
http://nethergatewriters.webplus.net/
Louise Ramsay
ALYTH BOWLING CLUB
SUCCESS
Members of Alyth Bowling and Tennis Club
played in THE TOP SIX bowling tournament
at Strathmore Bowling Club on Sunday 4th
July 2010.
Representing the Club were Brian Duncan,
Singles; Ally Fotheringham and Isobel
Fotheringham, Pairs; and Dan Dewar,
Anna Sullivan, and Stuart Cairns, Triples.
Alyth won the Tournament.
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GIANT WOOD WASPS
By Paul Ramsay
Some years ago Andrew Barbour came here with
some of his family to visit the places where our beavers
live. We walked round the Big Pond - an easier matter
in those days before the beavers had really got
underway with their reconfiguration of the landscape.
When we reached the manmade barrage that closes
the pond Andrew wondered what would happen to the
pond if the spruces that grew along the top of the dam
fell down. Would the trees blow down, upend the root
plate and destroy the dam? I had no answer at the
time, but here is another possibility:
First, the roots of the trees are drowned. Next, fungi
and wood boring insects such as the Giant Wood
Wasp (Urocerus gigas) invade them.
Many people find the sight of this splendid beast
intimidating because they think that the imposing spike
at the rear end of the female is a sting. It is not a sting,
but a tube for inserting eggs into trees. The ovipositor
doubles as a saw with which she can excavate tunnels
into which she can lay her eggs. The wood wasp is
harmless to humans.
This creature, of which I was reminded last week by
seeing a couple, has a symbiotic relationship with
certain wood destroying fungi (Amylostereum Sp.) -
see http://www.aphis.usda.gov/plant_health/
plant_pest_info/pest_detection/downloads/pra/
ugigaspra.pdf.
The wood wasp inoculates the fungus into the tree
when she lays her eggs. By the time the egg hatches
and becomes a larva, enough of the fungus's mycelium
has developed for it to become the infant wood wasp's
food. In addition to providing the larva with food by
rotting the sapwood, the mycelium of the fungus makes
it possible for the creature to gnaw its way round the
inside of the tree trunk it occupies, creating the tunnels
and galleries that are characteristic of it.
Male Giant Wood Wasps are seldom seen. They live
high up in the woodland canopy, where they meet and
mate with the females. These then return to the lower
part of the tree trunk, up to about three metres above
ground level, to lay their eggs in the way I have
described.
To go back to the barrage that closes the Big Pond
here at Bamff: eventually the combined activities of the
wood wasp larvae and fungi, weaken the dead spruce
to the extent that it falls over, but without taking its
roots with it, and the barrage retains its structural
integrity. I wonder if this will be the fate of the other
trees along the barrage.
The trees in which Giant Wood Wasps lay their eggs
are usually enfeebled by an already existing problem
such as attack by a fungus (such as Fomes annosus),
or a struggle with a difficult environment - such as poor
soil conditions, flooding, or drought.
Wild boar break open rotting logs in search of the
grubs and larvae that they expect to find within. This is
an interesting added dimension of the complex
processes that return once living trees (and all other
living things) to soil. Anybody who wishes
to see an illustrated version of this piece should go to:
http://beaversatbamff.blogspot.com
MURDO FRASER MSP
MID SCOTLAND & 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 murdo.fraser.msp@scottish.parliament.uk
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Classes held in the Ogilvy Rooms, Alyth
Fridays 2:30 - 4:00 pm
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Beginners Welcome
Contact Lilla on 01250 873007
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Going on holiday ?
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COMMUNITY COUNCIL UPDATE
You may be aware that application has been made
for four wind turbines to be built at ground at Welton
of Creuchies. This land lies within the Blairgowrie
and Rattray Community area. However, it is proposed
that everything required for the build of the
site be brought via Alyth. The build is estimated to
take five months. The applicant and owner of the
ground has committed in his outline planning application
to PKC that should his application be given
the go ahead then he will contribute financially to
local community projects.
Should the application get approval from PKC we
will engage with the applicants offer to see what can
be achieved on our communities’ behalf. Within the
non technical summary of the plan I note a section
marked Public Shares Offer and Community Investment.
It reads: - “ The developer is committed to
offering the wider community an opportunity to invest
in the Welton of Creuchies wind project” We
have invited Mr Ferguson’s team to provide us with
an update on this proposal at our July meeting. I
apologise for not being able to previously advise you
of this but agreeing a date and suitable attendees
has been problematic. I will summarise the meeting
for the next copy of the Voice, but as always you
can find fuller detail immediately available on our
web site at http://alythcc.ning.com/
We still have three vacancies on our Community
Council. Anyone who is on the voter’s role here in
Alyth is able to join. All of the office holders positions
are already taken so should you wish to volunteer
just to be part of the Committee then you would only
be asked to attend one meeting per month. Interested?
Then contact me at Alythcommunitycouncil@pkc.gov.uk
or phone me on 01828 633884.
Market Muir update – see page 8 for separate
article from Perth & Kinross Council.
Stuart Clark
Alyth Community Council Chairman
LADIES OF ALYTH KNITTING
FOR CHARITY
I cannot believe it! Not only have 15 large boxes full
of wonderful goodies been dispatched, but I have
had 2 lovely letters of thanks, full of gratitude and
compliments. Thank you all for all your hard work.
However!!!!!! I have more wool handed in so if
anyone wishes to have some, just give me a ring.
I will stay open until it all dries up! If ever, there
is always a home for our homework!
Any more wool is always welcome, contact me or
hand to Meg’s Mini market, or Muriel at Hobbies. I
would also like to thank those two worthy ladies for
all their help over the last three years.
Yours Susan Dawson
01828 633239 0r e-mail susanshell@btinternet.com
ONLINE
BUSINESS
DIRECTORY
If you would like your local
business listed in the
Business Directory on the Alyth Voice website,
Please email web@alythvoice.co.uk or leave a
message on 01828 633045
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ROBERTSON’S DAIRY
2 Ralston Business Centre, Newtyle,
Blairgowrie, PH12 8TL
Tel/fax 01828 650200
Suppliers of mil k, cheese, butter, cream,
eggs, yoghurts, rolls, & many other dairy
products to Pri vate Houses, H otels,
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For free quotation
Call Alistair Thomson
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To buy wild boar meat contact Connie:
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Please call, email or see website for
prices and further information
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All kinds of gardening, building, decorating
& cleaning equipment
Also: pressure Cleaning, Stump Grinding,
Garden Maintenance etc.
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JIM MORRICE
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Tel:01828 633 137
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ALYTH HILL USER GROUP
COMMUNITY LAND
Alyth Hill Users Group would like to say a big thank
you to everyone who submitted ideas for the use of
the community land on the Westfield Estate in response
to our call in the Voice and around the town.
We have had a good response and some fantastic
ideas. Congratulations to the following pupils at
Alyth Primary School who each won a £10 book
token for the best suggestions in their class in the
competition we ran as part of the consultation: Nursery,
Arran Bruce, P1 Rummana Afzal, P2 Calvin
Robertson P3 Molly Appleton, P4 Robin Green, P5
Louise Bloor, P5/6 Cameron Fraser and P7 Fiona
Murray. Thank you for your great ideas and we
hope you enjoy spending your voucher over the
summer holidays.
All the responses we received will be analysed
over the summer and at our next meeting on
Tuesday 7 th September, 7.30pm at the
Ogilvy Rooms we will be drafting plans of the
area to include as many of the most popular and
appropriate ideas that we can. Please come and
join us if you would like to help with this. Everyone
is welcome. We will also be discussing applications
for funding the various parts of the plan and for ongoing
maintenance of the sites.
The last date for ideas was 31 st July but any last
minute submissions can be made to Marian Bruce
on 01828 633402 or by email:
info@driftwoodscotland.com
DAVIDSONS CHEMIST
9 Airlie St, Alyth
Tel 01828 632302
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Minor ailment service and advice always
available from your local pharmacist
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 john.swinney.msp@scottish.parliament.uk
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Alyth
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Your Letters
Aberdeen
Email: k.knight3169@btinternet.com
19 th July 2010
Dear Alyth Voice,
An Elusive Relation
I have been to the Alyth Family History Project
twice now and must congratulate Irene and her
team on a fascinating archive. I have scanned
and given Irene all the pictures contained in the
albums of my grandmother and great aunt and
would encourage anyone who has past connections
with Alyth to add their family’s story to this
project. On my first visit I found a school photograph
of my Great Uncle William Whyte who was
killed in the First World War.
The Alyth Voice must be read by people all
over the world as I have read many of the back
issues of the Alyth Voice online and note that
there are a number of letters from around the
world asking for information relating to their Alyth
family history.
I have been tracing my family history for a
number of years but there is one part of the
family and a family story that has eluded me.
My grandfather, James Whyte, his three
brothers, David, Robert and William along with
their sister Elizabeth were born at 81 Airlie Street
between 1887 and 1896. Their father, my great
grandfather, was Robert Thom Whyte and he
was born in Stock Street, Paisley in 1857.
Elizabeth, known to me as Aunty Tibby, was my
Great Aunt. When I was a boy we often visited
and came on holiday to stay at 81 Airlie Street
where Aunty Tibby still lived and where she had
a dressmakers shop beneath the house. She
had worked for Sandilands, one of the biggest
drapers in Alyth. When they closed she opened
her own shop as a drapers and dressmakers at
the top of Toutie Street. Later she moved the
business down to Airlie Street.
My mother, who lives in Montrose, has an
opal ring and a necklace cut in the shape of
Australia. The story is these came from an aunt
in Australia. My mother knows that her aunt
Tibby wrote to a relative in Australia called
Janet.
From my research into the Paisley side of the
family, the 1881 census shows my great grandfather’s
brother William living in Paisley and he
has an eight year old daughter Janet. I suspect
this might be the “ Aunty Janet” who had emigrated
and lived in Australia. She would be a
cousin of Aunty Tibby and Grandfather Whyte.
Towards the end of her life Aunty Tibby lived
in Birkenhead for a number of years before returning
to Alyth and living at 9 High Street. She
died on 12 November 1975.
So this is my plea for help, if anyone can!
Does anyone remember the Whyte family who
lived at 81 Airlie Street and in particular know of
this Aunt Janet who Aunty Tibby wrote to in
Australia. If you happen to be reading this online
in Australia are you descended from this family?
Any information would be welcome either to me
directly or through the Alyth Voice.
Many Thanks in anticipation,
Ken Knight
Don’t have access to email?
It’s free in the Airlie Street Library
APOLOGIES
24HR BOWLING MARATHON
Sincere apologies to Dawn Arthur for missing
her name from the list of helpers at the 24hr
Bowling Marathon featured on page 3 of July
2010 Alyth Voice. My only excuse is sleep
deprivation!
Isobel Fotheringham
GLENISLA GOLF DEVELOPMENT
Mackenzie/Dalziel (July issue) have struck a
chord. Why didn`t I object to the proposed
development on Glenisla golf course? Because
I thought it would be so obviously lacking
in credibility that no one would take it seriously
– except, apparently, our elected members!
Can`t blame the officials this time.
Just i magine, 500 people contained in a
corner of the golf course, representing a quarter
of the existing population with only one
vehicular exit. How do you absorb that number
of people without disrupting the social cohesion
of the town? Let alone the impact of the
hotel, Nursing home & business units.
Of course there is room for housing development
in Alyth, in addition to the proposals already
approved for the High Street & behind
the school but in such a way & of such a size
that they enable integration with the existing
residents. It is not good enough to justify it as a
remedy for a financially ailing golf course.
R. Poor
THANK YOU
Adam
Thank you to all the friends, neighbours, Community
Council and health care professionals
for the care and kindness shown to the late
Jim Adam, and our family.
It is very much appreciated.
Hilda, Dennis, Sophie, Ceri and Robyn
THANKS
Arthur
Thanks to everyone who sponsored me so
generously for my bowls marathon and to everyone
who came to support us all and helped
in any way. It was a great experience and was
a pleasure to be part of, here’s to the next one!
Thanks one and all, George
Coupar Angus
14th July 2010
Dear Editor,
As a very recent recipient of the Voice I
want to congratulate you all on the marvellous
job you are doing turning out this attractive and
informative paper. I have sent a copy to a couple
of Alyth exiles. June Marsh, nee Pride, now
in Australia and Gilbert Tripney, now in South
Africa. I had not realised until July issue that
you are all volunteers, which makes your
achievement so much more to your credit.
Many thanks,
Joy Todd
14
Mississippi, USA
Email: smith9923@bellsouth.net
23 June 2010
Dear Alyth Voice,
WORLD WAR II
Could you ask your readers if any of them
knew James MacKenzie of Damend, Alyth
during the early forties?
I know that prior to his joining the Home
Guard he was at Dunkirk where he was
wounded. I have attempted to locate his military
unit, but have not been successful.
I realize that many of his pals have passed,
but hope that a few still remain and can provide
information in regards to his military service.
Sincerely, James Smith
(Elizabeth MacKenzie’s husband)
THANKS
Blindie
Many thanks to the Forestry Commission for
paying attention to all the comments regarding
the tree planting around Alyth Hill. They have
taken note of all of our suggestions and have
made a very good job of enhancing the hill
slopes.
Dr. Fraser Butchart
Austin, Texas, USA
Email: jmb@austin.rr.com
3rd July 2010
Dear Editor,
Yesterday I came across your very professional
publication, ALYTH VOICE, while
searching online for information on Keith Ramsay
of Dunedin. I found John MacKenzie's
article on him and Captain John Whitson.
My interest came from the fact that my
grandmother's brother, Patrick Pattullo, married
Keith Ramsay's second daughter, Caroline
Montague Scott Ramsay, in 1902 in Dunedin.
One of the presiding ministers was the
Rev. John MacKenzie, who is mentioned in the
article and who had married Caroline's elder
sister, Janet. Patrick Pattullo was one of the
groomsmen at their wedding.
Patrick Pattullo was the second son of Peter
and Helen (Smith) Pattullo who farmed Eassie,
just "down the road" from Alyth, so it is possible
that he had a letter of introduction to the
Ramsays when he left for New Zealand.
Patrick emigrated in 1890, probably
because farming was in the doldrums at the
time, to take up a post with the New Zealand
and Australia Land Company at their NZ office
in Dunedin. Ironically it was this company that
had sent the first shipment of refrigerated lamb
on the DUNEDIN under the command of Captain
Whitson, thus contributing to the woes of
the British farmers and sending so many
young men like Patrick overseas!
Keith Ramsay's only son, Keith Stuart Ramsay,
in 1900 married Rosie Glendining, daughter
of Thomas Glendining, a member of the
well-known New Zealand firm of Ross and
Glendining. Bestman at that wedding was
Patrick Pattullo's younger brother, Frank, who
had emigrated to Dunedin in 1896.
Cheers,
J. Marie Bassett

Public Notices ROYAL VISIT PHOTOS
capturing the Prince Charles & Camilla
(Duke & Duchess of Rothesay) unveiling the Alfred
ST NINIAN’S
EPISCOPAL CHURCH
The church will be OPEN
for private devotion every Sunday
4th Apr il - 31st October 2010
12.30pm to 5.30pm
Also Thursdays 11am - 12noon
Disabled Access by St Ninian’s Rd gate.
ALYTH ARTS GROUP
The Annual General Meeting will be held on
Tuesday 24th August at 10am in the School
Community Wing. All welcome.
An Art Foundation Course will run in the
Community Wing on Tuesdays during term
times10am-12noon,
commencing 31st August, and a more
advanced group will meet there on
Wednesdays, 10am-12noon,
commencing 1st September.
The cost is £2.00 per session attended.
For more information, and to book a place,
please contact Janet Weir 01250 871 353.
HELEN M. ADDISON
Musical Director of Alyth Choral Union
invites anyone who likes to sing
to come along to
OPEN NIGHTS
to be held on
7TH & 14TH SEPTEMB ER 2010
in
The Ground Hall, Alyth Town Hall
at 7.30pm
All Voices Welcome
No Experience Necessary
Bring a Friend
What Have you Got to Lose?!
Just come along or phone 01828 632656
ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
200 CLUB
Thanks to RBS Staff for presiding
July Draw
1st - £50 - 014 - Mrs P. Luscombe
2nd - £30 - 105 - Mrs K. Sangster
3rd - £20 - 162 - Mrs K. Donaldson
GIVE BLOOD!
THE TOWN HALL, ALYTH
THURSDAY 2nd SEPTEMBER 2010
5 .00pm to 7.30pm
Further information is on the website a t
www.scotblood.co.uk
Join us on Facebook - search for
"Give Blood fo r Sco tland"
SOFT TENNIS
Soft Tennis is taking a break and resumes on
Thursday 2nd September at 2.30pm in
Airlie Street Hall, when we will gladly
welcome anyone wishing to try their hand.
Equipment available. Subs £1.50.
Anderson Memorial Cairn and the Town Hall reception
afterwards on 1st October 2006, are compiled in to an
album and can be viewed in ALYTH LIBRARY
ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENS’
LUNCH and SOCIALISING CLUB
(Perth & Kinross Healthy Communities Project)
LUNCH DATES
30 August & 27 September 2010
at 12.30 in Airlie Street Hall, £2pp
Tel. Jackie Doe 01738 473 146
EXERCISE GROUPS
Airlie Street Hall
During August there will ONLY be
Gentle Exercise Group at 11am.
The dates are: 2, 16, 23 August
(£2.00/session)
BLACK WATCH
HERITAGE APPEAL
(Balhousie Castle Museum)
COFFEE MORNING
Saturday
11th September 2010
Airlie Street Hall
10am-12noon
Usual Stalls + B.W. Shop
Please tel. Janey MacFarlane 01828
632650 if you can help in any way
Guide Hut Fund
Charity Shop
Commercial Street
2nd - 14th August
Opening Hours
Mon. Tues. Thurs. Fri. 10am-4pm
Tues. Thurs. 6pm-8pm
Saturday 10am-12noon
Guide, Brownies and Rainbow groups
Change of Venue
After the summer holidays all groups will be
meeting in the Alyth Town Hall. Please note that
Rainbows are changing to a Monday evening.
Starting dates are as follows:-
2nd Alyth Brownies, Tue. 31st August, 6.30-7.45pm
1st Alyth Guides, Wed. 1st September, 6.30-8.00pm
3rd Alyth Br ownies, Thu 2nd September, 6.15-7.30pm
1st Alyth Rainbows, Mon. 6th September, 6.15-7.30pm
W e look forward to seeing you next term.
Alyth Senior Citizens’
Lunch and Socialising Club
will be holding a
Coffee Morning
in the Airlie Street Hall
on Saturday 21 st August at 10am
Adults 80p Children free
Donations of home baking, raffle and
tombola prizes would be much appreciated.
Thank you.
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Alyth
Parish
Church
Sunday Service 11am
(1st Sunday of each month 6pm Evening
Service except June, July, August)
Crèche available at Morning Services
Prayer Meeting Thursdays 10am
Sunday School 11am (term-time)
~~~
KIRK SHOP
SEE PAGE 25
~~~
VISITOR OPENING
The church will be open to visitors during
JULY & AUGUST
Saturdays 10am - 12noon
Sundays 2pm - 4pm
~~~
FAM ILY HISTORY PROJECT
Photos, parish & burial records, memorabilia
OPEN WEEKENDS
Saturdays 10am - 12noon
Sundays 2pm - 4pm
www.alythparishchurch.org.uk
SILVIE & RUTHVEN
SCOTTISH WOMEN’S RURAL INSTITUTE
We meet in the Ogilvy Rooms, Commercial
Street, Alyth, on the 2nd Tuesday of every month
between September and May.
14th September 2010 @ 7.00pm
Cairn O’Mohr - Wine Making & Tasting
Membership £10 - Guests £2 -
New members most welcome
For info. tel. Jane Cameron 01828 633 330
Alyth & District Pipe Band Practice
Monday Practice will change to Tuesdays from
10th August and be in the Lesser Town Hall.
Beginners 6-7pm, Members 7-9pm
ST NINIAN’S
EPISCOPAL
CHURCH
SUNDAY SERVICES
1st August 2010
The Ninth Sunday after Trinity
Book of Common Prayer Communion
8th August 2010
The Tenth Sunday after Trinity
11 am Sung Eucharist
15th August 2010
The Eleventh Sunday after Trinity
11 am Sung Eucharist
22nd August 2010
The Twelfth Sunday after Trinity
11 am Sung Eucharist
29th August 2010
The Thirteenth Sunday after Trinity
Joint Service at St Ninian’s Church, Alyth
10.30 am Sung Eucharist
Every Thursday 11 am Morning Prayer
ALL ARE WELCOME
Rector: The Very Revd Kenny Rathband
Tel: 01250 874583
Email: abcsaints@btinternet.com
Diocesan Website: www.standrews.anglican.org

Experienced Learning Support
teacher offers tutorials in
Basic Reading Skills
and Maths.
All ages.
Reasonable rates.
Contact 01828 632376
Experienced Teacher offers
tutorials in German, Spanish,
French and English.
All levels and ages.
Reasonable rates.
Contact 01828 632376
LUNANS NEWSAGENTS
8-10 Airlie Street Tel: 01828 632330
*Opening Times*
Open 5.30am - 5pm Mon - Fri
5.30am - 3pm Sat 7am - 12.30pm Sunday
Deliveries locally and Glenisla
NOW DOING: Morning Rolls, Filled Rolls,
Pies, Sausage Rolls, Pasties, etc
All year newspaper & magazine deliver ies
A gr eat selection of cards, wr apping paper
and gift bags for ever y occasion
A wide selection of stationer y
Now Stocking:
Local Hero by Martin Mackay.
A History of Blairgowrie Juniors.
Sheila Stewart - Pilgrims of the Mist
Airlie Computers
Simon Bogle
FULL RANGE OF COMPUTER SERVICES FOR
HOME & SMALL BUSINESS USERS
We have moved. Note new phone number
Tel: 01575 560466 Mob: 07732 524139
www.airliecomputers.co.uk
9.00am to 9.00pm. Monday to Saturday
WRVS
Books on Wheels
Can’t get to the library?
We deliver books to your door...
Books – in normal or large print / Audio
Books – cassette player req. / Music CDs
and Videos
Telephone 01250 872905 for details
GEORGE W. RENNIE
2 St. Malcolm’s Wy nd
Kirriemuir
Tel: 01575 573292
Mobile: 07711 818238
Repairs Spares & Servicing Washing Machines,
Cookers, Tumble dryers & Vacuums.
Cy cle Repairs & Spares by Post
mary.rennie@tiscali.co.uk
Alyth Road, Rattray
Summer is here!
The Old Cross beer garden
is open now and available
for private parties.
With a large decked area,
gazebo, bbq and seating
for over 50 people it's ideal
for a function or a get together
on a summers day.
Also, b&b now available.
very competitive prices.
Call 01250 875502 or email
info@theoldcrossinn.co.uk
Visit website:
www.theoldcrossinn.co.uk
for more information
The Alyth Bakehouse
The Alyth Bakehouse is the only
'In-store bakery' in your community!
We support local community groups and
organisations.
We are a craft bakery and produce craft
products each and every day.
Why not come along and check out our
other craft bakery products!
'Savoury of the Week'
will continue throughout the
month of August
(product changes each Tuesday)
We now sell a selection of jam,
marmalade and chutneys supplied from
Blairgowrie Preserves
Check instore for details of all our offers
The Alyth Bakehouse -
Instore baking...Fresh for you!
Open Mon-Sat 6.30am-3pm
We look forward to serving you soon
Telephone 01828 633 717
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Out of School Club
PLAY MANAGER
At the new Isla Primary School
(near Lintrathen)
Part-time, term-time hours
Contact Heather (01575 560368)or
Becky (01575 582353)
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PAUL’S SPAR STORE
CONVENIENCE & OFF LICENCE
10 Commercial Street Alyth
NEW LOTTERY TERMINAL NOW INSTORE
NEWSPAPERS * GROCERIES* CARDS * BEERS
WINES & SPIRTS *MOBILE TOP UPS*GAS/
ELECTRIC/ TV LICENCE /ETC PAYMENT
FACILITY AVAILABLE
CREDIT & DEBIT CARDS WELCOME WITH
CASHBACK ALSO AVAILABLE
Opening times
Mon-sat 6.00am-10.00pm,
Sun 7.00am-10.00pm
Tele 01828-632321
Helen Hally CA
South Street, Burrelton
Tel: 01828 670294
For all your business
needs including
accounts, taxation,
payroll, VAT
REIKI for HORSES
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interaction, communication,
rapport, rhythm, emotions, mind,
revitalise, calm, connect.
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01828 632360
OLD CINE FILM REELS & SLIDES TO DVD:-
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BRAEMAR
GEO’s BAR
&
THISTLE LOUNGE
AIRLIE STREET, ALY TH
Tel : 632276 Fax: 633939
Email: thisletopia@aol.com
Lounge available for
meetings
FOOTBALL ‘LIVE’
on Digital & Five

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CAKES FOR ALL OCCASIONS
Range of Gluten Free Products Available
Ston ewo rk
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TEL: 01828 632426
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“Number 62”
--- --- -- --- -- --- -- --
The little Christian Bookshop
62, High Street, Blairgowrie. PH10 6DF
Books: Cards: Bibles: Gospel Music
Bible Studies
Courses to help Enquiries
Christianity Explored and Alpha.
Innov ative ideas to teach children about
the Bible and a Growing selection of
children’s books
Open Monday to Friday
10:00 to 12:30 - 2:00 to 4:30
Closed all day Thursday
and at 12:30 Saturday
Email: number62@tiscali.co.uk
Telephone:01250 873509
Number 5
Toutie Street, Alyth
CHIROPODY, SUGARING, FACIALS
EYELASH/BROW TINTING ,
MANICURE, PEDIC URE by CREATIVE NAILS
*now available*
Tantrick (Spraytan) £20
**Late Nights Tues. & Thurs.**
Tel: 01828 632297
R. D. Builders
Extensio ns
Ren ovation s
For Free Estimates
Tel: 01828 632231 or
Mobile 07729924784
19 Tay Road Alyth, Perthshire PH118EB
PETS PANTRY
19 High Street, Blairgowrie
Tel: 01250 870772
Keith Nicol
Harling Etc.
ALYTH SHOW
PICTURE COMPETITION
Each year the industrial tent committee would like to
recognise the great photographic talent to be found
and show it off in our advertising.
We are therefore running a new competition looking
for pictures taken at Alyth Show of any aspect of
the show to be used for advertising in 2011.
We ask that entry pictures are forwarded to
alythtents@yahoo.com by 1 st September 2010.
Thereafter a shortlist will be made and public
voting for the winner will take place.
The winner will receive a framed copy of their
picture and be acknowledged for its use as advertising
in the run up to next year’s show.
For further information go to www.alythshow.co.uk
Appointment
of Lord
Lieutenant’s
Cadet
2010-2011
On Wednesday
26th May at 2519
(Strathmore)
Squadron, Air
Training Corps,
Brigadier Melville
Jameson CBE, The
Lord Lieutenant of
Perth & Kinross, was welcomed by Flight Lieutenant Roy
Kemp, Officer Commanding Strathmore Squadron, he was
then introduced to Adult Sergeant Duncan Telford, the
NCO in charge of the parade. B rigadier Melville Jameson
was requested to inspect the cadets on parade. Wing
Commander Colin McCrae, Officer Commanding Dundee
& Central Scotland Wing read out the application citation
which covered Jemma’s career in the cadets.
Jemma has been in the cadets for over five years progressing
through all the cadet classification ex ams and is
now an instructor cadet. She has been promoted through
the cadet rank structure from Cadet to Corporal to Sergeant
to Flight Sergeant and to Cadet Warrant Officer.
Jemma has attended blue camps at RAF’s Cranwell,
Spadeadam, Boulmer, Leeming, Lyneham and Odiham
and green camps at Machrahanish and has also attended
a camp at Air Cadet Training Centre at Windermere.
Jemma has flown in the Grob Tutor eight times, twice in
a Chinook and once in a King Air and a Europa
Monowheel. She has also completed all her Glider Induction
Courses and hopes shortly to go for a Gliding Scholarship.
She has attended Wing Basic and Intermediate
Courses at HMS Caledonia, Leadership for life Course at
Carronvale, also has her Bronze Duke of Edinburgh
Award and has started her Gold Award. Jemma has
gained her Young Life Savers Plus First Aid Award, Basic
and Intermediate Swimming Awards, Regional Marksman
and was awarded Gold in the Eric Wallace Wing Shooting
Competition. She has also been very active in recruiting
on behalf of her Squadron.
CWO Jemma Reid was then presented with her certificate
and Lord Lieutenant’s Badge by Brigadier Melville
Jameson appointing Cadet Warrant Officer Jemma Reid to
be his Lord Lieutenant’s Cadet for 2010-2011.
This was followed by Brigadier Melville Jameson addressing
all the cadets and staff complimenting them on
their turn out, uniform dress and interest, and wished
them and especially CWO J. Reid all the best for the future.
At the completion of this event Brigadier Melville
Jameson was invited for refreshments and met Jemma’s
parents, family and the rest of the staff. Flt Lt Roy Kemp
thanked Brigadier Melville Jameson for attending.
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GRANGEMOUNT
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SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR
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Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore
PERSONAL ATTENTION
FROM THE OWNERS
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Tel: 01828 632284
AIRLIE GARAGE
ALYTH
Telephone: 01828 633363
Servicing, Mechanical &, MOT Repairs
Welding & 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 ‘til late
Specialised Dementia Care
in a Domestic Setting
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All bedrooms en-suite: Beautiful Enclosed Gardens :
Home Cooking & Baking with Choice of Menu:
Trained Staff to promote independence and choice.
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Tel 01250 872349
Balmoral Road, Rattray, Blairgowrie

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If you need a man with a v an - call us
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Not just an odd job, a proper job!
DENNIS MELLOY
Local Councillor Strathmore Ward
Can be contacted at
17 Airlie Street,
Alyth
OR CONTACT ON
Mobile no: 07786674776
or P & K Council on 01738 475 034
or at home on 01828 632 284
or by email at dmelloy@pkc.gov.uk
BLAIRGOWRIE & EAST PERTHSHIRE
WALKING FESTIVAL
2nd/3rd/4th October 2009
Now in its Seventh year the Blairgowrie and East
Perthshire Walking Festival will run over the weekend of
2nd to 4th October. This takes participants across some
of the iconic long distance trails, drove roads, and high
hills of our corner of the Cairngorm National Park. As an
almost entirely self-financing event we have prepared a
short sharp and challenging three days with something for
most abilities. There are five new very strenuous walks
including a number of Munros.
There will be 4 walks each day: a section of the
Cateran Trail, two high level long distance trail, with
Munro diversions, and a low level easy walk.
The festival also includes the iconic Jock's Road and all
walks use minibuses to take you to the start and meet you
at the end of each walk to transport you back to Blairgowrie.
Most walks also stop off or even finish at an inn for
well-earned refreshments. Each walk is accompanied by
qualified leaders and first aiders.
Registration and Event HQ is at the Royal Hotel
www.theroyalhotel.org.uk Blairgowrie, who as in previous
years we have to thank for hosting us.
Breakfasts, evening meals, packed lunches and of
course accommodation can be found there.
The festival is organised on a voluntary basis by Blairgowrie
and District Nex t Steps the pre-eminent health
walking group in Scotland and supported by NSC Design
Ltd Outdoor Adventures.
Thanks go to the landowners, farmers and estates
whose land we will visit, all the various volunteers, leaders
and ex pert guides and not least Iain McLean of the Royal
Hotel. Sue Cole, Blairgowrie & District Nex t Steps
www.badns.org & www.walkingfestival.org
c/o Balmacron Farmhouse, Meigle, PH12 8TD
Tel: 01828 640 763
The summer reading challenge in libraries this year is the
Space Hop! Sign up at the library – it’s free – and receive
your Membership Card and a special Fold-out Poster to
keep track of your challenge. Borrow some books from
the library. Two books per visit can be counted as your
Space Hop books. Read the books and decide what you
think of them. Write down the titles and authors on your
folder and tick the rating box . Your mission is broken
down into 3 simple stages – Blast Off!, Space Race and
Lunar Landing. Each stage involves reading two books –
any books you like to complete your challenge. Each time
you complete a stage you will be given a sticker sheet and
once you have completed all 3 you will receive your
Space Hop certificate. There are all kinds of other Space
Hop goodies to collect. Visit Space Hop website
www.cummerreadingchallenge.org.uk to meet some authors,
find out what everyone’s reading and try some
games and activities. Eileen Car negie
Help in the Home
Local experienced health care
professional
offers a range of housekeeping,
domestic
and personal care services.
For an informal discussion call
Margaret on:
07521 038094
01828 633857
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Laptops, PC's & Servers:
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For all new customers
20% Discount on all repairs
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Market Square, Alyth, Perthshire, PH11 8AA
Tel.: 01828 632309 Fax: 01828 632609
Garden Centre Now Open
Selection of Shrubs, Roses and
Climbers, heathers & alpines.
Large Selection of garden furniture.
Discounts on many lines
Open Monday to Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

Memory Lane
The above postcard of the Cross was submitted to the Voice by
Ed Chandler of James Street.
The rev erse side of the unused postcard shows the printer as
‘Leslie, Stationer, Aly th’.
A check of the Voice and Aly th Family History Project archives
shows no evidence of a stationers named Leslie. McMurray, Lunan
and Norrie being the most prominent in their day.
If you know of Leslie’s Stationer, and where it was located,
please get in touch with the Voice.
Alyth Garage
Garage Tel - 01828 633783 ( 24 hours)
Alyth Garage • Cambridge Street • Alyth • Perthshire • PH11 8AW
Your Local, Friendly, Family Run Business.
*Servicing starts from £79.95 *
Timing Belts, M.O.T Prep, .M.O.T.s, Clutches,
Servicing, Repairs, Work Vehicle Contracts,
Motorbikes, Brakes, Exhausts,
Engine Diagnostic Checks, Tyres, Horse Boxes.
All Major Credit and Debit Cards Accepted!!!
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Mervats Village Gallery & Cafe
Meigle
Are inviting you, your family and
friends to come and enjoy our New
Menu and Home Baking
Food served All Day, 6 days a week,
Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Monday)
We are delighted to announce that we
are now serving
Traditional High Teas
Saturdays and Sundays
from 4pm until 7pm
Please feel free to browse in our Gallery
and view the range of Gifts, Jewellery and
Interiors, where there is always new stock
and bargains to be had.
Contact us on :
Tel : 01828 640116
Mob : 07764 204 055
Email: mervatwalton33@hotmail.com
Web : www.mervats-villagegallery.co.uk

Buy Design
19 Airlie Street, Alyth
Tel: 01828 633511
Handcrafted gifts and
jewellery.
Repair and
commission service
available.
Open Mon,
Thurs, Fri,
Sat
ALBA LOGISTICS
PRESTIGE DELIVERY AND
COLLECTION SERVICE
Come to us for a fast, personal service.
We transport goods and equipment quickly and reliably,
specialising in weekend, evening and short-notice
deliveries.
We are a fully insured, family-run, Alyth-based
enterprise.
Tel: 07724430770 / 01828 633347
albalogistics@btinternet.com
www.lmhomeimprovements.co.uk
ST. Gardening
&
Maintenance
Grass Cutting, Hedge Trimming,
Weed Control, Flower Beds,
Fencing, Slabing…
Any Job in and around the garden.
All work completed to the highest
standard.
All waste removed from site and
recycled.
CONTACT
Ev enings: 01828 633719
Daytime: 07980789139
Email:stgardening@orange.net
FREE ESTIMATES
POLICE REPORT
Tayside Police, along with
Scotland’s other Police forces
have just completed a two
week annual Summer Safety
Campaign which targeted
those people who choose to
drink or take drugs and then drive.
During last year’s campaign 31 drivers were arrested
for drink or drug driving in Tayside (24 men
and 6 women). A third of those were 25 years-old or
younger, while two thirds were between the ages of
26 and 55 years-old.
The public were extremely supportive of previous
campaigns. Indeed, around half of all those arrested
by the police were as a result of a call from a member
of the public.
The overwhelming majority of people recognise
the obvious dangers of this type of behaviour, not
only to the driver and their passengers but to other
road users as well. The public can be assured that
Tayside Police has a constant focus on drink/drug
drivers throughout the year.
During the height of summer, when there is an
increase in public events and social gatherings it is
important to raise awareness of this issue and remind
drivers of their responsibilities as road users.
Anyone who chooses to take alcohol or drugs and
drive and is found to be either over the limit or who
is unfit to drive can expect to be arrested, kept in
custody and put before the courts, perhaps spending
a weekend in the cells.
Tayside Police will fully utilise powers to require
breath tests under the law and those involved in
road traffic accidents, committing moving traffic
offences or suspected of having consumed alcohol
will be breath tested.
If you are going to a social engagement with
friends nominate a driver and with the money you
save on a taxi fare why don’t you buy them soft
drinks throughout the event. Alternatively use a
local taxi firm. It will save you a lot of money in the
long run should you lose your licence through drink
driving.
Any member of the public wishing to report a
drink or drug driver should contact Tayside Police
immediately on 0300 111 2222, or the charity
Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Providing the
registration mark of the vehicle will assist us greatly.
Carol Cameron
PC9258
Crimestoppers 0800 555 111
General Police number 0300 111 2222
Emergency number 999
ACAT OPENING HOURS
Please note ACAT opening hours at
The Hub in Airlie Street are
Saturday & Wednesday 10 - 12
Ian Miller Councillor for Strathmore
Surgery at Alyth Town Hall (Old Chambers) on 1 st Tuesday of each month at 7:00pm
or Contact by Tel: SNP Office: 01250 876576 Home: 01250 873304
P&K Council: 01738 475018 or Email: imiller@pkc.gov.uk
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MEG’S MINI MARKET
And ALYTH PETS
22 Commercial Street,
01828 633143
OPEN Mon. to Fri. 9am to 4.30pm.
Closed Wed Sat.9.am to 5.00pm.
MEG’S MINI MARKET
Traditional Sweets in jars sold
loosely, crisps
Duvets, Flannelette Sheets &
Pillow Cases
Duvets and Pillows
ALYTH PE T SHOP
PEANUTS £1.30 a kilo
WILD BIRD SEED 15kg bag
£11.80.SUPERIOR WILD BIRD
SEED WITH INSECT LARVAE
20kg. £19.80.
LARGE SELECTION OF CAT &
DOG FOOD AND ACCESSORIES.
Large selection of Tropical fish.
Goldfish & Pond fish.
USE IT OR LOSE IT
Free delivery in & around Alyth.
IF NOT IN STOCK WE CAN TRY
AND GET IT FOR YOU.
J. & M. KAY
Ladies & Gents Hairdressers
13 Airlie Street,
ALYTH.
Telephone 01828 632252
David Murphy
Painter & Decorator
Interior & Exterior
No Job Too Small
Competitive Rates
Free Estimates
Quick Reliable Service
25 years experience
For a professional finish call:
01828 632571
07762077839
paintermurphy@hotmail.co.uk

Classic
Restorations
Pitnacree Street, Alyth Perthshire
Phone: 01828 633293
Mobile: 07885 316689
Fax: 01828 632529
Mechanical
Electrical
Panel Work
Ashframe repairs
Paintwork
Interior Trim
Jaguar XK140 Roadster
Fully restored by our expert team of committed craftsmen
Email : charles@classicrestorations.co.uk
www.classicrestorations.co.uk
SIDLEY'S DRIVING SCHOOL
Est 2005
Fully Qualified ADI, DSA registered
1 Hour Lessons
Initial Training in Blairgo wrie area then
your choice of test centre covering
Dundee, Perth and Forfar
Door to Door Service
Block booking s & gift vouchers availab le
Theory Tuition and Pass Plus
Patient and Friendly instructor
For more information contact Colin on
01828 633 017 //07751072408
Losset Inn
1 Losset Road, Alyth
Tel 01828 634153
Now serving
REAL ALE
Come and sup a pint of cask
ale in our cosy, friendly
lounge and sample our bar
snacks available all day
everyday. We also offer
freshly brewed coffee and a
range of teas which can be
enjoyed with our delicious
homemade cakes.
Live folk/
traditional music
every Sunday from
3pm – open session
– all welcome
SCOUT REPORT
You may have heard this before
– I’ve got a little behind –
no, not that way ! It’s not carrying
out activities at this time of
year, it’s finding time to sit
down and recall them all.
To conclude their summer programme, the Beavers
held an international night complete with barbeque on the
Market Muir. The Cubs held a sausage sizzle complete
with added protein of a few midgies which condescended
to pay a visit. The Scouts had a Patrol barbeque at which
one of our new recruits introduced us to a new dish –
spaghetti on a roll. Apparently the trick is to spoon a liberal
quantity of this devilish slithery matter onto a roll and
then clamp your jaws together. Kitchen towels were simply
inadequate to cope with the inevitable spillage, and if
this becomes a trend I think we will have to kit them out
with wet suits or at the very least a powerwasher. Still “It’s
a dull the day you don’t learn something” .
Another of our activities was our Father’s Day Frolics.
This took the form of a family day hopefully tailored to suit
all tastes and ages. The first option was a day hike starting
at 10 am and I am glad we had plenty of Leaders
supporting this as we had to divide into two groups. Not
that there was a competition to see who was first back,
but the group travelling anticlockwise must have gone
digital at some point as the sun had travelled a fair distance
before their return. Now that I think on it, we didn’t
see that whole group report in, so if anyone spots some
poor souls wandering about the Hill – take my advice and
maintain a low profile.
The second option was a Treasure Hunt in the Den
which had been devised and set out by Patrick West and
supported by Cath Jackson. This proved a pleasant activity
which was enjoyed by all. It’s just as well we had the
answers for the quiz as it proved too tricky for yours truly.
Our final option was a barbeque at the Scout Hut which
many of the participants attended. Our catering staff were
kept busy for a while as our guests arrived, but none went
away hungry which illustrates the effectiveness of their
endeavours. I know all the helpers for the day would be
most embarrassed if I named them all – so I will, as without
their hard work, this event could never have been
undertaken – Cath Jackson , Lynda McNaughton, Fiona
Tasker, Bruce Arnott, Jack Brown, Kenny Moyes, Norman
West, Patrick West.
The Scouts and Ex plorer Scouts held a summer camp
at Fergus, Glenisla. The concept for this year’s camp was
to provide a back to basics event. No mobile phones as
there was no signal, no pocket money needed as no
shops to buy anything. I wish I had added no wind or rain,
but these were an added feature which provided a challenge.
I will provide a fuller report of our antics later as, if not,
this article would have to be published in several volumes,
however I am happy to report that our charges entered
into the spirit of the event and demonstrated a willingness
to throw themselves into all the activities that were arranged.
To them I say - you only get out what you put in, so if
you had a good time it was because you played the game
(s) well. Well done!
Ron Kir kpatr ick
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed)
Cherrybank, Lands of Loyal
Tel: 01828 633501
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Clinical Aromatherapist
Liz Jenkins—mifpa
Uses therapeutic massage and essential
oils to improve and maintain health.
Conditions which may benefit from aromatherapy :
Back/neck/muscle pain
Rheumatism and arthritis
Sleep disorders
Constipation
Headaches
Stress related illness
….and much more
For more information or to book a n appointment
Tel 01828 632141
Open 7 nights a week from 5pm serving freshly
made pizzas and pastas
Also available: chicken and fish dishes •
veggie options • gluten free pizzas and pastas
All dishes available to take away!
We also do Kiddies ‘Make Your Own Pizza’
Birthday Parties at weekends & school holidays
2 Courses plus 1 drink = £11 Sunday to Thurs
To make a booking, or order a t akeaway,
call Helen on 07871221599
Renovations, Extensions, New
Builds, Dry Rot Treatment with
30 year Guarantee, Insurance
& Contract Work.
We supply and fit
Kitchens, Bathrooms,
Windows and Doors
We offer an all Trades Service
For free estimates and reliable
tradesmen call us on
01828 634140 or email:
info@loyalconstruction.co.uk

FREE ESTIMATES
FOR ALL WORKS
New builds
Renovations
Extensions
Drainage
Groundworks
Machinery
Hire
www.strathmoreheritage.co.uk
Carpenter’s Cottage,
Pitnacree Street, Alyth, PH118DY
Office: 01828 632 379
Mobile: 07973 970 176
Ash Chimney
Systems
Strathmore
Heritage
Homes
Ltd
Windows &
Doors
Kitchens
Bathrooms
Driveways
Block Paving
Landscaping
Professional Chimney Sweep
Prompt and reliable –
a clean sweep guaranteed.
Pots, Bird guards and Cowls fitted.
Call Simon on
01382 580245 or 07709-340575
Settle Petal Bedding and Borders
Longleys Smiddy, Meigle
On sale now a variety of
planted containers, bedding and
hanging baskets.
Available all July and August
Stewart Towers ice cream tubs
Local and delicious!
THE ALYTH TRADITIONAL
FISH BAR
NEW TEL: 01828 634165
Telephone Orders Welcome
New Opening Hours:
Monday 5pm - 9pm
Tuesday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 4.30pm - 9pm
Saturday 4.30pm - 9pm
Sunday Closed
THE TEDDY
BEARS TRAIL
2010
The Teddy Bears Trail
2010 is sponsored by
Alyth & District Business
Association and is a
competition that has
been designed for the
young and the young at
heart.
Teddy has once again arrived in Alyth, Scotland but
this year and has decided to join in the Government’s
“ Healthy Eating” project. Teddy can’t decide what kind of
fruit or vegetables he really likes so businesses in Alyth
to assist him are displaying lots of different fruits and
vegetables in teddy’s paws or at his feet in their windows.
The competition runs from the 3rd of July to the 31st of
August. Collect a free entry form from Alyth Post Office
Airlie Street, The Spar Commercial Street or Cost cutters
Airlie Street, follow the instructions. Look for the
Teddy Bears in the shop windows and write down the
names of the fruit(s ) and/or vegetable(s), there may be
more than one Teddy in some of the windows.
For the young ones taking part please look and listen
for the traffic as you cross the roads.
Once you have answered all the questions please
take your entry forms to J. & M. Kay, Ladies & Gents
Hairdresser, 13 Airlie Street, Alyth.
We hope you all have fun completing the Teddy
Bears Trail, and visitors to the town have enjoyed their
visit to Alyth.
Thanks must be ex pressed to the compiler Mrs. J.
McGill, for her work in producing the entry form, all the
businesses for their Teddy Bear displays and their willingness
to take part and to all who have entered and
those who are going to do so. Have fun on the trail.
Thanks must be ex pressed to Mr. Bill Pidsley of Alyth
Post Office, Paul Duncan, Paul’s Spar, Commercial
Street and Colin MacDonald, Cost cutters, Airlie Street
and all their staff for distributing all the entry forms and
to everyone who takes part in the Teddy Bears Trail.
The winner will be announced at the September’s Committee
Meeting.
PANORAMA
DIAL
A team of folk who
are involved in the
campaign to keep the
Hill of Alyth in common
ownership have
been working on re-
© R. Wallace
storing the panorama
dial on Alyth
Hill. It was finished in June but damage has occurred to
the dial and its surroundings (mainly due to a mistake in
construction) but this is due to be rectified in the nex t
few weeks with plans to replace the plastic dial with a
brass dial and remove the cement that has broken
away. A big thanks to all those who helped. A further
announcement is planned soon and will appear on the
website (www.alythhill.com) and in the Alyth Voice.
ALYTH PLAY GROUP
for children fro m 2 years old.
Tuesday & Thursday at the
Community Wing 9.15-11.15
with each session costing £4.
The sessions are run by qualified PlayStart staff.
Further info from
Wendy Learmonth 01575 530404
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Sidlaw Landscape Design
Innovativ e Garden Design
and Build Service
DRYSTONE WA LLS*WATER FEATURES
*PATIOS*RAISED BEDS*PATHS*
Tel: 01828 634114
Mobile: 07762061384
www.sidlawlandscape.co.uk
Plum Tree Cottage, Smith Lane, New Alyth PH11 8NH
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
member of the British Acupuncture Council.
Judith Bryden MA(Hons)LicAc.MBAcC.
Contact Judith at 01250 876345
or 07762 188418 (mobile)
CHIROPODIST
H.P.C. REGISTERED
TRISHA WALTON
HOME VISITS
01828 640229
NAMES ON WOOD
House Signs, Door Plates,
Keyrings
www.namesonwood.com
Tel: 01828 628477
THE ORGANIC HUT
South West Fullarton, Meigle
Tel. – 01828 640391
Your local organic shop
seasonal, organic produce
our ow n organic rasps in July
over 100 organic grocery lines
Eco - f riendly cleaners & soap
Sign up for our weekly newsletter -
send your email address to
the.organic .hut@googlemail.c om
WED 1-6 FRI 1-6 SAT 10-5
Half mile south of Meigle
Just off Dundee Rd - follow s igns .
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

LICENSED GROCER
• DVD Hire • Lotto Outlet • Shoe Repair •
• Irvine’s Butcher Meat • Photocopier •
• Mobile Top-up • Laundry •
FREE HOME DELIVERY!
OPEN: 8am - 10pm Mon - Sat
8am - 8pm Sunday
M: 07961 879239
Tel No: 01828 632306
E: info@resoluteit.co.u k
73-75 Airlie St.
Alyth
www.resoluteit.co.uk
Technical Support Services
Looking to buy a n ew computer?
W ant advice on purchasing or d eveloping
your Business I.T. Infrastructure?
Struggling with a slo w laptop or PC?
Tired of Call C entres / going back to the
store?
We Offer Home & Office Visits!
(**Discount Available for Senior Citizens**)
Resolute I.T . provide a wide range of
computer services including: Repairs &
Upgrades; Viru s & Sp yware Removal;
Network Solutions & Bro adband Support
Based in
- Meigle -
SALE OF ALYTH SCENES
POSTCARDS, C ARDS & CALENDARS
at DUNIRA, ST NINIANS ROAD
and also at
THE POST OFFICE
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I can also simulate your photos into Oil
and Watercolour Prints using Computer
Software
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A percentage from the sale of the cards
& calendars will go to Wisecraft, the
mental health craft project in
Blairgowrie.
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Bus Pass and Car Licence Photographs
Only two needed, £1 each
Phone Listed Number
TEL: 01828 632434
www.frogpublications.co.uk
ALYTH FAMILY HISTORY PROJECT
2010 OPENING TIMES
Alyth Parish Church: Saturdays 10-12
(for Alyth photos, Cemetery
& Parish Records)
Sundays 2-4
There are now over 3,000 photographs in the church
computer covering:
School class photos (every decade from 1895)
Events (public events over the decades)
Businesses (photos & billheads from most
bygone businesses))
Views (every angle of the town including many
no-longer-there buildings and views)
Text (guides, almanacks, acts, diaries, etc etc)
People (nearly 1,000 photographs of past &
present residents)
Cemeter y (maps, burial records and headstone
photographs for Alyth’s 3 cemeteries)
Par ish Records (from 1623—1854)
LET US COPY YOUR PHOTOGRAPHS FOR
FUTURE GENERATIONS TO ENJOY THEM TOO —
Tel: 01828 633045
Alyth Museum : Wed-Sun 1— 5pm
exhibitions
May to September
Alyth Library: Monday10-12.30,2-4
Tuesday10-12.30,6-8
Wed/Sun Closed
Thursday 2-4, 6-8
Friday 2-4,
Saturday 9.30-12.30
ADMISSION IS FREE
AT ALL LOCATIONS
(for FREE Internet
access and advice on
tracing your
ancestors.
EAST
PERTHSHIRE
NEIGHBOURHOOD
WATCH
ASSOCIATION
www.epnwa.org.uk
NEXT PUBLIC MEETING
16th September 2010
7pm
Village Hall
WOLFHILL
ALL WELCOME
~ open forum question/answer session with
Police Inspector Paddy Buckley-Jones &
EPNWA representatives ~
~ drop-in/out at any time ~
~ no agenda or name register ~
~ newsletters/badges/info avail to collect ~
ALYTH MOTHER & TODDLERS
Alyth Mothers & Toddlers Group is open to all
parents of children under 5 years old
and meets 3 times a week in the
Ogilvy Rooms, Commercial Street, Alyth (go up the
steps between the Alyth Museum & Ferguson’s),
10am - 11.30am on Mondays, Tuesdays and
Fridays. Cost per session: £1 for adult & 1child,
50p for 2nd/subsequent children.
Tel: 01828 633537 for more details.
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ABBEY CLEANING
COMMERCIAL SERVICES LTD
Telephone 01828 650728 /
07885 949766 / 07809 387893
Call today for a little helping hand !!
Commercial Cleaning
Domestic Cleaning
Holiday Cottage Cleaning
One Off Clean ing
New Build Cleaning
End of Tenancy Cleaning
Office Cleaning
1 Baldo wrie Farm Cottage, Baldo wrie,
ByKettins, Blairgo wrie, PH13 9JT
Abbey Cleaning and
Ironing Services
Kinnaird, School Road, Kettins
Blairgow rie, PH13 9JL
Telephone 01828 650728 / 07885 949766
Domestic Cleaning,
Holiday Cottage Cleaning,
One Off Cleans,
New Build Cleaning,
End Of tenancy Cleaning,
Office Cleaning
Provides Childcar e befor e & after school
Open hours Monday – Friday
8am to 9am & 3.15pm to 6pm
contact 07718 573 511 (24hrs ansa-service)
BOOKSTART RHYMETIMES AT
ALYTH LIBRARY
Bookstart Rhymetimes are fun, free, friendly
sessions for parents/carers and children
aged up to 4 years, incorporating songs,
stories and nursery rhymes old and new.
The sessions last for about 30 minutes and
are run by a specially trained Bookstart Rhymetime
session leader. They run every two
weeks in Alyth Library on every second
Wednesday at 10.30am and are designed to
encourage children to learn to love books,
stories and music. No child is too young to
enjoy songs, rhymes and musical instruments,
so bring your baby or toddler along
and join in the fun! Dates for 2010 are as
follows –
July 7 & 21
August 4 & 18
September 1, 15, 29
October 13 & 27
November 10 & 24
No need
to book –
just come
along!

M. J. Dorward, Butchers
Tel. 01828 632303
Selling Quality LOCAL meats
from caring local farmers
Try our £20 BARBEQUE SPECIAL!
4 Pork Loin Steaks
4 Lamb Kofta Kebabs
1lb Spare Ribs
2 Large Chicken Fillets
1lb Sausages
4 Burgers
Sun’s Out–
It’s Party Time!
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Glenisla Hotel and Restaurant
Kirkton of Glenisla Nr Alyth
PH11 8PH
01575 582223
www.glenisla-hotel.com
SUMMER OPENING HOURS
2 nd July to 26 th September 2010
Bar: open all day from Noon until
closing from Wednesday to Sunday.
Lunch: Wednesday to Sunday 12:00 to 14:00
Dinner: Tuesday to Sunday 18:00 to 21:00
Soup and home baking available all afternoon.
Dinner reservations essential.
Lunch reservations advised.
Big Screen - Real Ales – Folk Music – Quiz Night –
Games Nights, see website for details. .
Wonderful beer garden.
5% discount on bar food when showing this advert.
Proud sponsors of the
Mount Blair Tug of War Team
Every Sunday from 12.30pm - Adults £8.95 Children £5.95
Restaurant open 7 days a week 8am to 9pm – Extensive Menu – Relaxed Dress Code
Non-Members Very Welcome Anytime
Coffee & Bacon Roll + Golf + Soup and Sandwich Lunch
Mon - Fri £26 pp Sat - Sun £29 pp. Buggy Hire - £12
Please call to reserve a Tee Time: 633322 or Table: 634004

TEN YEARS OF THE KIRK SHOP
Ready to put the FUN in fundraising, from left: Jim Lindsay, Ruth Jolly, Alison O’Brien, Mary Hogg, Jim MacFarlane, Dorothy Lindsay, Nancy Muir,
George Robertson, Janey MacFarlane, Valerie Waring, Margaret Aitchison, Elasaidh Mollison, Audrey Young
Once again, the generosity of the people of Alyth
and surrounding areas as well as the many visitors
to our town has proved the "Kirk Shop" to be a
resounding success in this our 10th year, raising
£8,161! Little did we know back in 2001 we'd still
be "playing shoppies" ten years on!
I know I speak for many when I say we put our
hearts and souls into this particular venture simply
because we get much, much more out of it! Of
course without the many volunteers and the vast
number of customers, the "Kirk Shop" would be a
non-event.
A special "thank you" must be ex tended to
Stewart Macdonald who once again advised us on
electrical goods. The cross-stitch picture by Mrs.
Eileen Colley was won by Mrs. Drew of Meigle and
© D. Robbins
© D. Robbins
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© DM Phillips
the bottle of malt whisky won by Mr. Brown, a
holidaymaker from Peterhead.
The support and encouragement the fundraisers
receive from the Alyth community is ver y
much appr eciated indeed and means that plans
for the 11th Kirk Shop are already underway - don't
panic team, it's only the date so far - 4/7/11!!!!
Audr ey Young, Convenor
ALYTH IN BLOOM
Help came to us from a most unexpected source. We were planting what
seemed like "hundreds" of plants into the beds at the Blairgowrie entrance
to Alyth, and we were concerned about the extremely dry condition of the
soil (like a desert!), when the thought occurred "what about the Fire Brigade?"
Would they consider giving the flower beds a good drenching? (on
a training night of course).
"Yes", they would. WONDERFUL. So a big thank you to Alan Ramsay and
his gallant crew, for coming to the rescue of ALYTH IN BLOOM, and, that
was without having to call 999!!
Thank you again, Marguerite McKenzie, Chairperson
Photos, Top left: Job Done! Marguerite McKenzie, Peggy Fowley, Dona Robbins,
Claire Samani.
Bottom left: Many Thanks to Watch Manager Alan Ramsay and Firemen Graham
Davidson, Bob Kydd, Calum Turnbull
Bottom right: Fireman Bob Kydd quenches the thirsty plants on 17 June
© D. Robbins

ALYTH PARISH CHURCH PRIMARY SUNDAY SCHOOL
Prizewinners were back L-R: Lewis Mitchell, Cameron MacDonald,
Rachael Mitchell, Ross Tait, Emma Tait, Emily Hatton
Front L-R: Jessica Hatton, Isla Reid, Katy Tripney, Michael Weir, Alex MacDonald
The
Gr ace & William
Mollison
Special Award
was presented to
Emily Hatton and
Rachael Mitchell
CrossReach
Christmas
Card
Certificates
were
awarded to
Rachael,
Ross, Emma
& Emily
© E. Brown
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ALYTH WALKING GROUP
Starting from Rattray the birthplace of Cargill, the group took Cargill’s path to link to
the road to Drimmie, turning off right to visit the stone circle at Craighall, climbing
gently to pass purple dragonflies in the small manmade lochan to the orchid fringed
shores of Glendams. From Drimmie Woods it was a delightful descent with views of
Alyth through the Den to a welcome cup of tea and scones at the Dirliebane Cafe.
The August walk to the Kilry area is on Saturday 14th. Meet in Alyth Square at 1p.m.
Contact Ron McGill on 01828 634114 or ron@plumtree.myzen.co.uk for details.
DRUMDERG WINDFARM Community Benefit Fund
Above from left, John Manning, Margaret Wynd (head teacher), Jemima Javis,
Doreen McIntyre.
The logo competition winner Jemima Jarvis from Kirkmichael Primary School
received a cheque for £50 for school funds from members of the Drumderg panel,
John Manning and Doreen McIntyre.
ALYTH SENIOR CITIZENS’ ACTIVE EXERCISE GROUP
ANGUS FEDERATION S.W.R.I. BOWLING TOURNAMENT
took place on 20th June 2010 at Alyth Bowling Club.
The final was contested by teams from Letham WRI.
© R. McGill
© P. Menzies
© A. Henderson
© E. Brown

James Adam
9 th October 1925 – 30 th June 2010
Some of the readers of The Voice will already be
aware that Jim Adam, former Chairman of the
Community Council has passed away. Here we
commit a few words to paper as a mark of respect
to him.
Jim was born on 9th October 1925 in St Mary’s
Street, Dundee. He was the youngest of five children
to parents working in the Dundee jute mills.
Both Jim’s father and grandfather were born here
in Alyth. Jim’s father was born in James Street,
Alyth. That tie to our town would bring Jim and his
family back here in later life.
Jim attended at Ancrum P rimary, Dundee,
Over 200 of the British Army’s top marksmen and
women, who were the top scorers in the qualifying
competitions in the UK, Germany, and Cyprus,
competed for Her Majesty The Queen’s Medal in
the British Army Operational Shooting Competition
at Bisley recently.
The various types of shooting involved included
short, medium, and long range engagement of
targets at ranges between 25 - 600 metres using
the standard military issue combat assault rifle.
The competitions are based upon the type of
engagements that the soldier is likely to face in
Afganistan. Former Alyth lad, Morgan Cook was
one such soldier.
Although WO2 Cook won by a clear 23 points in
last year's competition, which was equivalent to
the points difference between 1st and 2nd place
combined for the last 5 years, he shot even more
convincingly this year. WO2 Cook finished 45
points ahead, which is the largest margin ever
recorded since the first Queen's Medal Competition
in 1869. In addition to this achievement, WO2
where he was noted for his dedication to his studies.
Like many of his friends he was called up
during the Second World War. I remember him
telling me that he joined the queue at the recruiting
office with three of his friends. They were all sent
to the Army and lost their lives at Dunkirk. He was
sent to the Fleet Air Arm. He moaned to the recruiting
Sergeant at the time but accepted later
that it had been a twist of fate that had saved his
life. During his service he met Hilda, whom he later
married.
In 1946 Jim became the Chairman of Caird
Housing Association in Dundee at 21 years of age.
For the nex t 61 years he held numerous posts in
different organisations helping others.
In search of secure work and a future for his
family, for he now had a son, Dennis, Jim joined
Hilda’s father in the family business. He moved
from his beloved Scotland to the south coast of
England where he continued to work in local communities.
Such was his drive to ensure that he had
work and food for his family that he held duel City
and Guild Certificates as both a Plumber and Electrician.
Jim told me of one of his achievements. He
designed a Community Centre when they were still
unknown entities. As Chairman of the committee
on the estate where it was being built he ensured
that a stage was the central theme of the Centre,
for youth theatre was a passion he held dearly.
At the end of his working life, in 1982, Jim and
Hilda moved north to Alyth. It had long been Jim’s
desire to return home to where his father and
grandfather were born. In 1996 Jim was the founding
member of Alyth Youth Theatre. He produced
SWINNEY VISITS ALYTH MUSEUM
John Swinney MSP visited the Laing Photographic
Collection at Alyth Museum on 25th June. Assistant
Paul Prettyman welcomes John to the museum,
pictured left, and John viewing ‘A Presentation at
Alyth Bowling Club, 1932’ pictured right. Speaking of
the visit, John said “The ex hibition displays every part
of Alyth life from berry picking to church fêtes. If constituents
are at all interested in East and Highland
Perthshire, I would strongly recommend that they
take the time to visit the ex hibition.”
As well as showcasing Alyth, the collection shows
Blairgowrie, Coupar Angus, Meigle, Ardler, Newtyle,
Bridge of Cally, the Glens, Aberfeldy, Dundee, Muirhead
and the surrounding district.
ALYTH LAD ARMY’S TOP MARKSMAN AGAIN
Cook was also presented with the Fattorini Bowl
and Gold medal for winning the top International
Champion award, beating all competitors from the
UK, Canada, Oman, and New Zealand.
WO2 Cook was appointed Captain of the Army
Target Pistol Team just last year,
and has already achieved the only
qualifying score in the UK to be
considered for competing in the
Rapid Fire Pistol event at the 2010
Commonwealth Games in Delhi in
October. He will find out within the
nex t few weeks if he is to represent
Scotland at these Games.
A Chief Instructor at the Defence
Intelligence and Security Centre in
Chicksands, Bedford, WO2 Cook is
quietly enjoying his success with his
wife Jo, son Cameron, and daughter
Caitlin. He is already looking to July
2011, to defend his title, and to
become the first person ever to win
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shows, sometimes directed, sometimes wrote the
scripts. He encouraged young writers and actors,
some of whom went on to study drama at university.
He retired from AYT in 2004 and was made
honorary president at a farewell party.
Jim was awarded Citizenship in 1999 by Perth &
Kinross Council for his service in improving the
quality of life for older people in the county as part
of the International Year of Older Persons. He was
Alyth Citizen of the Year in 2000. The National
Neighbourhood Watch Award for Community Spirit
was presented to Jim in 2008 by John Swinney
MSP.
At 82 years of age and after serving the various
communities in which he had lived he decided that
it was time to hang up his gavel. Jim’s passions
were people and communities. Such was his passion
that at one time or other he has been seriously
involved with, Alyth Gala Committee, Alyth
Christmas Lights, the Drumderg Panel, Alyth Youth
Theatre, he was a member of Alyth 50 plus group,
he was Chairman of the Perth and Kinross Convention
of 50 plus clubs, a member of the Quality
of Life Trust and of course Alyth Community Council
in various capacities.
Whilst we remember Jim, our thoughts also go
to Hilda. Without Hilda’s support throughout their
64 years together Jim would not have been able to
carry out his great passions. A point he continued
to remind us about until his end.
Jim passed away in his sleep at home on 30th June
2010. Jim always provided wise council. He is
much missed by Hilda, son Dennis, and his granddaughters,
Sophie, Ceri and Robyn. Stuart Clark
ACC Chairman
HM The Queen's Medal for the third year in succession.
He is also to train full time in 2011, in
preparation for selection into Team GB to compete
at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Photo
below shows The British Army’s Top Marksman
Morgan Cook receiving his awards.
© M. Cook

GOLDEN WEDDING
CONGRATULATIONS TO
Dorothy & Gordon Suttie
of 12a Chapel Street
married on 9th July 1960
With Love & Best Wishes from all the Family
From this... To this!
© J. Erskine
BARRY TASKER
Happy
21st
Birthday
31st August 2010
GOTCHA!
Lots of love from Granny, Grandad, Uncle David,
Auntie Jackie, Jade, Matthew , and Gizmo. XXX
Congratulations
© B. Suttie
© J. Erskine
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HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY
GRAEME MAXWELL
Graeme Maxwell of Isla Rd, Alyth recently celebrated his
80th birthday with a family meal at the Strathmore Golf Centre.
Entertainment was provided by Accordionist Wayne Robertson.
It was by coincidence he met his wife Chrissie exactly 60 years ago
to the day of Graeme's birthday, July 7th, and they have now been
married for 56 years!
SPIRIT OF YOUTH AWARDS
See page 6 for details
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JENNY
Mind the Stabilisers!
© DH Todd
© G. Annan