December - Alyth Voice

Alyth Voice
77th Edition, December 2003
Tel/ Fax: 01828 632545 Minimum Circulation 1300
Merry Christmas and a
Happy New Year to all
DRUMDERG WIND FARM
APPLICATION LODGED
Plans are now with Perth and Kinross Council for a wind
farm development north-west of Alyth.
Scottish and Southern Energy applied for planning permission
on November 6th to build the wind farm at Drumderg.
If permission is given it will take eight months to build and
will supply electricity for the equivalent of approximately
20,000 homes.
Drumderg is to have 16 wind turbines with a total height of
107 meters to the tip of the rotor at it’s highest point with a
capacity of 32MW.
The following, is an exert from an article on Wind power published
in the November issue of Readers Digest.
Tilting Against Windmills
After a hard day at the office Stephen Briggs looked forward
to escaping to his hillside home above Llangwyryfon,
near Aberystwyth in mid-Wales, to contemplate the wonderful
view over the Irish Sea. Keen to keep the countryside
free from industrial development, the 45– year– old
archaeologist was nevertheless cautiously welcoming
when he learned that 20 giant wind turbines were to be
built behind their home. “ I’m as green as the next man, “
he says, “I’m an almost evangelical recycler.” The developers
assured that the windmills would cause hardly any
disturbance. “But once they began operating I couldn’t
work in my garden any more,” Stephen recalls. “The noise
was unbearable. It was as if someone was mixing cement
in the sky.” The family also feared that the constant spinning
reflections from the blades could trigger their daughter’s
epilepsy. Two neighbours became ill from lack of
sleep. In the meantime, each windmill was only generating,
on a good day, enough power to boil 120 kettles at
once.
In 1995, after four years of frustrated appeals for help from
the authorities, the Briggs family reluctantly left their
home of 17 years.
Stephen has since become chairman of the Protection of
Rural Wales, one of thousands of protest groups fighting
windmills across Europe.
Opposition in the UK is particularly strident. European
Commission Vice President Neil Kinnock calls windmills
on hillsides and ridges”triffids on the march”.
Theses structures, some with blades bigger than a Boeing
747’s are set to multiply spectacularly. The UK will have
about 1,200 by the end of this year. And to meet the Government’s
target –ten per cent of all British Wind electricity
generated using renewable sources by 2010—the British
Wind Energy Association estimates that 3,000, onshore
and offshore, must be built. If put in a straight line, this
would mean one standing every 514 yards between
Land’s End and John O’Groats. Yet in practice,
many are being clustered on windswept moors,
ridges and headlands—some of our most unspoiled
landscapes.
“Well-meaning people believe in their hearts that wind
energy must work,” says Angels Kelly, whose organisation
Country Guardian opposes the blight. “The reality is quite
different.” Wind energy’s crucial shortcoming is reliability:
windmills only produce useable energy when the wind’s
right. “We mustn’t lose site of the fact that the wind only
blows a third of the time,” says Tom Foulkes of The Institution
of Civil Engineers. But that’s not much help when
the power supply has to meet consumer demands exactly,
every second of the day.
“Electricity cannot be stored in huge quantities,” explains
John Bower, senior research fellow at the Oxford Institute
for Energy Studies. “So an equal amount of coal, oil and
gas-fired capacity has to be kept in reserve, ready to run if
the wind doesn’t blow.”
As long as the wind—power feeding into a system is minor–
as in the UK, where it is currently three and a half per
cent– existing power stations have the flexibility to cope
with day – to— day, hour—by—hour fluctuations. But
once dependency on wind is high, the problems can become
acute, as in Denmark.
In the Danish town of Fredericia, Henning Rasmussen sits
in the control room of a transmission system operator,
balancing the input of wind energy with demand for power.
“ In strong winds, our windmills provide as much as five
power stations,” he says. “But when the wind arrives one or
two hours later than forecast, we get nothing and we have to
ask our neighbours to save us.” Rasmussen gets on the
phone to negotiate extra power from Nordic countries and
Germany. When there’s too much wind, surplus power is
given away. “A couple of years ago, we even had to pay
Sweden to take it, “ Germany, with up to 15 per cent of its
power now wind-generated is approaching the same threshold.
For the moment, it’s buying balance power on the
market– at up to 20 times the wholesale cost– and selling
surplus power very cheaply .
“But what happens when the wind dies and the windmills
stop?” asks Helmet Alt, science engineer at RWE, one of
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An Action Group in Cumbria were assured that
they would not be affected by noise, shadow
flicker, visual intrusion, public safety or property
devaluation. Sadly, once planning permission was
granted, these promises and assurances turned
out to be practically worthless.
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Here we are again at the end of another year. Our thanks to our team of
volunteers who do their bit to get your Voice to you each month. Thanks
to our advertisers, without whom there would be no Voice. Thanks to
you our readers for your articles and letters each month. A big thank you
to John White for our monthly quiz, and to the Alyth Business Association
for the prizes for our Christmas Quiz.
Please keep your articles coming, we need your contributions.
Merry Christmas and All the Best for 2004 from our editorial staff. The
next issue is in February, so all articles and ads should be in by 21st
January.
Alyth
A Better
Place
Once again that “Alyth Community
Spirit” was demonstrated at the first Better
Place To Live Fair, co-hosted by Alyth
Community Council and Strathmore and
the Glens Rural Partnership. Over 200
people went through the doors to experience
first hand the many local initiatives
that take place in and around Alyth.
The majority of the 20 stalls were community
groups. The Alyth Youth Project
came in for praise for their work with the
young people in town. Pupils of the Linda
Grant School of Dance and the Alyth
Community Youth Theatres provided high
class entertainment on the day.
Pete Wishart MP North Tayside, opened
the fair and nominated Alyth in Bloom for
the best stand award.
Participants found it a worthwhile opportunity
for promoting their services, and
some even were fortunate to recruit volunteers
for their groups.
MERRY
CHRISTMAS
FROM
VOICIE
Have We Been Well Enough
Informed About Windmills?
What Do You
Think?
Instead of subsidising windmills why not use the money as grants to householders to install Solar
Panels in their homes? It would be more effective, and less of an eyesore in our countryside. Less
maintenance, safer and noise free.

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Blairgowrie Police Station - 01250 872222
Hydro-Electric Emergencies - 0800 300999
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North of Scotland
Water Authority - 0845 437 437
Alyth Post Office - 01828 632301
Alyth Health Centre - 01828 632317
Alyth Primary School - 01828 632462
Blairgowrie High School - 01250 873445
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Alyth Gala Day AGM
Alyth Gala Day A.G.M. was held in the Lesser Town Hall on 27th
October 2003. A committee was selected
J. McKelvie –chair E. Simpson—Vice Chair P. Richmond—
treasurer. D. Start, R. Fairweather, M. Aichison, S. McKelvie and I.
Millar (Counsellor) made up the committee. We have lost two of our
members due to other commitments, M. Walker and Val. McLure.
Our next meeting is 12th January 2004 at 7 pm in the Lesser Town
Hall. We are hoping we could encourage new members to come
along to help with running the Gala Day. We also have a bingo tea
on the 5th November 2004 in the Town Hall at 7.30 pm
J. McKelvie Chairperson
Alyth Gala Day.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
to
Sarah Anderson 12 years old on 19th December
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ALYTH CITIZENS OF THE YEAR
Congratulations
Citizen of the Year this year is Mr R.A.
Ball– otherwise known as Bobby Ball
The Young Citizen of the Year is awarded
to - The Skate Board Solutions group
ALYTH SCHOOL NEWS
As part of their Environmental Studies mini-enterprise project, Mrs
Duthie’s P7 pupils held a very successful sale in the school. A total of
£150.57 was raised, which will be donated to the BBC’s Children in
Need appeal.
Miss Littlejohn’s P2 pupils have won a special prize in the Children’s
Art competition, which was held during the recent Library Festival, ‘The
Words Out’. Pupils from the class received their prize at a ceremony in
the AK Bell Library, Perth.
The Study Club activities have resumed in the school. Pupils have been
allocated places and are enjoying their after school activities.
The Parent-Staff Association committee met recently to prepare for the
forthcoming Christmas Fayre. This will take place in the school hall on
the evening of Wednesday 3 rd December.
The school tuck shop is up and running once again, with a selection of
items on sale, e.g. low-fat crisps, sugar-free juice, breadsticks, apples,
bananas and oranges.
The School Council has been meeting regularly since the start of the
session, representing the views of all pupils in the school. The school
councillors meet on a fortnightly basis and discuss a wide range of
school matters.
A total of £42.43 was donated by pupils and staff to this year’s Poppy
Appeal. Rev. Neil Gardner conducted a Remembrance Assembly in the
school hall.
John Wheatley and Fiona Young were nominated by Mrs
Church’s P6 class to represent Alyth Primary School as Junior Road
Safety Officers, working with Tayside Police. Mrs Wheatley accompanied
John and Fiona to a launch of this scheme in Perth and since then
they have been working extremely hard (along with other pupils) to raise
awareness to the whole school of Road Safety.
Alyth Youth Partnership
I would like to bring to everyone's attention the current situation with the
Alyth Youth Partnership building.
We have been given notice to find new premises as from 31/12/03 as this
site is due for redevelopment. We are at the looking for alternative accommodation
at the moment that would suit residents and youths alike.
If anyone has any suggestions of local buildings that might be suitable
for us we would be glad to hear from you.
Please contact myself Jennifer Menzies ( Vice Chairperson) or Paul at
A.Y.P. Pitnacree Street.
Tel: 633644

YOUR LETTERS
Dear Alyth Voice,
I am writing to you about a dog who lives in Springbank and is allowed
to roam free and do his business everywhere and anywhere. He attacks
cats which resulted in a £50 vet bill for a pensioner. The owner was
very abusive to the person. The dog warden and the police have both
issued warnings to the owner, if she loves the dog she would have it on
a lead.
Another dog who lives in Burnside Court is also allowed to poo everywhere
without the owner picking it up. How would these irresponsible
owners like it if we all allowed our dogs to do their business where it
can be walked into their homes.
Name and address supplied.
From The “Vandal” Of The Older Kind
In reply to Mr Balfour’s letter in the November issue of the
Alyth Voice, the reason that the barriers are removed from
the Weir immediately above the bridge at the square is to let
the run of migratory fish pass to their spawning grounds upstream which
they cannot do if these barriers are left in place.
If you “DO GOODERS” would rather have a scenic burn with barriers
in and deny the natural run pf migratory fish which may I add is an
illegal act, then let it be on your conscience.
May I end with the question WHO are the vandals now???
D.McPherson
Toutie Street, Alyth (A native)
Alyth Baby and Toddler Group
We are looking for new members to join us.
We run on a Monday, Tuesday and Friday at the Ogilvy rooms 9.45-
11.15 am All new comers very welcome.
Forthcoming Events:-
2nd, 5th, 8th December-Arts and Crafts– make your own Christmas
Cards.
Friday 19th December:- Children's Christmas Party
Evening:- Adult Christmas Party at the Altamount
Robyn Taylor 01828 632705
Alyth Literary Society
The writer and photographer, Polly Pullar, was the guest speaker at the
Alyth Literary Society's meeting on Tuesday, 4th November. Her illustrated
talk was a journey through Scotland showing all the various
breeds of native farm animals as depicted in her book "Rural Portraits".
Her travels to every corner of Scotland were well portrayed in the excellent
slides of animals as diverse as the Belted Galloway cattle in the
south to the seaweed eating sheep of North Ronaldsay. Researching the
book brought her into contact with many people involved in caring for
and maintaining the animals and her many anecdotes of the time spent
with them added further interest to a most enjoyable talk.
The next meeting on Tuesday, 18 th November proved to be very popular
when Mr Peter Morrison from the Ordnance Survey in Edinburgh gave a
very interesting and professional talk on the history and work of that
organisation to a well-filled Ogilvy Rooms. Mr Morrison recounted its
development from the mid 18 th century, when the organisation was
formed as part of the military, to its eventual change to civilian control
in 1978 and thereafter in a much more commercial environment.
Throughout his illustrated talk, Mr Morrison explained the improvements
in mapping technology from the original theodolite, with a 36
inch diameter base, to the new compact global positioning systems and
aerial photography.
The Annual Supper will be held at the Strathmore Golf Centre on Tuesday,
9 th December, 7pm for 7.30pm when the guest speaker will be Mr
Ian Halliday, Chairman of Perth Theatre. Please note the change
of venue.
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11 November 2003 Alistair Nisbet
6 Octavian Way
Brackley
Northants
NN13 7BL
To: paulramsay@bamff.demon.co.uk
Subject: : Alyth railway
I understand that you are the editor of the Alyth Voice and wonder
whether you can assist me. I am interested in learning more of the
railway which once served Alyth and am aware that it closed to passengers
some 50 years ago.
I have been able to trace dates of opening and closure and the geographical
route the line took and have seen the once time station
site. What I have not been able to trace however is much in the way
of photographs of the line when it was in operation - it remained open
for goods traffic until the mid 1960s. I also would like to know more
of how it was actually operated in practice as opposed to what the
rules books said - there were sometimes interesting differences for
some rural railways. To achieve this I would like to hear from anyone
who remembers travelling on the line and, even better, from anyone
who worked on it while it was still open.
I understand from the A K Bell Library in Perth that there used to be a
local history society called the Crooked Dreel and Concealed Hinge
Society but they believe it has died out - can you confirm this please ?
I wonder therefore whether you will publish an appeal in the Voice
asking for this information - any assistance you can give will be much
appreciated. My aim is eventually to write an article for publication
in a specialist railway history magazine.
Should be Public Debate
There has been a considerable amount of correspondence recently on
the subject of wind farms. This issue is gathering momentum not only
in our area but also throughout Scotland.
I believe it is important that there should be a properly informed public
debate on this particular subject as soon as possible.
We must not be pressurised into quick fix schemes and other shortterm
measures which could threaten our quality of life or despoil our
beautiful countryside for the sake of saving the reputations of some
politicians.
The public, MP’s and councillors have a fight to be told the true facts
of any scheme proposed. The developers should not be allowed to use
the so-called Kyoto deadline dates to push into being uneconomic and
environmentally damaging renewable energy schemes so that a quick
profit may be made from ill-conceived Government subsidies and
grants.
Ronald Quartermaine
Sentosa
Glenfarg,
Perth.
Dear Editor,
We would like to say a big thank you to all our youth and youth leaders
who took part in the remembrance service last week. The bairns
were all well behaved in church and at the monument, we were so
proud to see them honouring our war heroes.
It was on national TV last week that there is a shortage of leaders for
cubs, brownies etc, Alyth folk are lucky. Thank you to all the people
who give their time to help train our youngsters, not only in organisations
but in Schools, Sunday Schools, Sport and Youth Clubs..
They all deserve our help and encouragement
Yours gratefully
Joy & Dan Dewar
Childminder
Childminder (In process of becoming Registered) will soon have fulltime
and part-time vacancies Mon-Fri. 8 am-6pm age 3 months—16
years old.
For more information Tel: Alyth 01828 633744

Christmas Pudding Ice Cream
Ingredients
25g dried mango
4tbsp brandy
25g dried apricots, chopped
25g cranberries, dried
25g raisins
600ml double cream
70g light brown sugar
85g brown breadcrumbs
25g walnuts
1/2tsp ground cinnamon
25g glace cherries, chopped
25g mixed peel
Decoration:
icing sugar
strawberry coulis
melted chocolate
servings: Serves 6-8
Mix together all the dried fruits with
the brandy and leave to soak. Beat
the cream and 15g of the sugar in a
bowl until thickened. Transfer to a
freezer proof container and freeze
the sugar and cream stirring every 30
minutes for at least 2 hours.
Mix the remaining sugar with the
breadcrumbs, walnuts, cinnamon and
place on a baking sheet in the oven
for 5-10 minutes until golden and
caramelised.
Remove the frozen cream from the
freezer and fold in the soaked fruit
and caramelised breadcrumb mix.
Return to the freezer.
Baked Ham in Cider
ALYTH HALLS COMMITTEE
The Committee has now established a
computer based office sited in the old
Ladies Cloakroom (ex-AMS wardrobe)
located in the lower reception area of
the Town Hall. Complete redecoration,
furnishing and heating has made this
into a very comfortable setting. As with
all things of this nature, for the benefit
of all Users there is a set of simple rules
posted in the office that must be agreed
before use.
Thanks are due to the CD&CH Society
who kindly donated the computer and
peripherals for this project upon closure
of the Avid office.
The computer software includes Microsoft
Office Professional 2000, with Word
2000 (Word Processing), Excel
(Spreadsheet), Access (Database), Project
(Presentations), Front Page (Web Site
design), amongst others. It is not intended
for Games and NOT connected to the
Internet (no telephone). In addition the
office has such things as photocopying,
filing and laminating facilities. There is
no telephone!
It is intended for the use of any organisation
within Alyth. Unless it provides
financial gain to the individual it’s use
is free of charge, other than that, there
is no restriction and regular access can
be arranged initially through the Halls
Secretary on Alyth 632484.
Why not join the Halls Committee and
help manage the Town Hall & Ogilvie
Rooms, new blood and ideas would be
most welcome. Meetings are held the
2 nd Tuesday of every month at 7.30pm
in the Town Hall Council Chambers or
speak to any committee member.
1 (9-lb) boneless ham
1 lb Light brown sugar
1 Ltr Dry Cider
3 tb Honey
1 1/2 ts Ground ginger
1 1/2 ts Dry mustard
Pineapple slices (opt.)
Spiced apples (optional)
Score ham and place on rack in baking tin. Cover top with 1
cup brown sugar and pour over 1/4 Ltr Dry Cider
SEASONS GREETINGS
FROM ALL OUR
ADVERTISERS
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Politically Correct Version of
'The Night Before Christmas!'
'Twas the night before Christmas and Santa's a wreck...
How to live in a world that's politically correct?
His workers no longer would answer to "Elves"
"Vertically Challenged" they were calling themselves
And labour conditions at the north pole
Were alleged by the union to stifle the soul
Four reindeer had vanished, without much propriety
Released to the wilds by the Humane Society
And equal employment had made it quite clear
That Santa had better not use just reindeer
So Dancer and Donner, Comet and Cupid
Were replaced with 4 pigs, and you know that looked stupid!
The runners had been removed from his sleigh;
The ruts were termed dangerous by the E P A
And people had started to call for the cops
When they heard sled noises on their roof-tops
Second-hand smoke from his pipe had his workers quite
frightened
His fur trimmed red suit was called "Unenlightened"
And to show you the strangeness of life's ebbs and flows
Rudolf was suing over unauthorized use of his nose
And had gone on Geraldo, in front of the nation
Demanding millions in over-due compensation
So, half of the reindeer were gone; and his wife
Who suddenly said she'd enough of this life
Joined a self-help group, packed, and left in a whiz
Demanding from now on her title was Ms
And as for the gifts, why, he'd ne'er had a notion
That making a choice could cause so much commotion
Nothing of leather, nothing of fur
Which meant nothing for him. And nothing for her
Nothing that might be construed to pollute
Nothing to aim. Nothing to shoot
Nothing that clamoured or made lots of noise
Nothing for just girls. Or just for boys
Nothing that claimed to be gender specific
Nothing that's warlike or non-pacific
No candy or sweets ... they were bad for the tooth
Nothing that seemed to embellish the truth
And fairy tales, while not yet forbidden
Were like Ken and Barbie, better off hidden
For they raised the hackles of those psychological
Who claimed the only good gift was ecological
No baseball, no football ... someone could get hurt;
Besides; playing sports exposed kids to dirt
Dolls were said to be sexist, and should be passé;
And Nintendo would rot your entire brain away
So Santa just stood there, disheveled, perplexed;
He just could not figure out what to do next
He tried to be merry, tried to be gay
But you've got to be careful with that word today
His sack was quite empty, limp to the ground;
Nothing fully acceptable was to be found
Something special was needed, a gift that he might
Give to all without angering the left or the right
A gift that would satisfy, with no indecision
Each group of people, every religion;
Every ethnicity, every hue
Everyone, everywhere ... even you
So here is that gift, it's price beyond worth ...
"May you and your loved ones enjoy peace on earth"

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HOBBIES
19 Airlie Street Alyth
Tel: 01828 632565
Open Mon-Fri. 9 am-4.30 pm
Closed-12.30-1.30 Lunch
Gift Vouchers Available, Large selection of Jigsaws,
Stocking Fillers, Toys and Craft Supplies.
Open Wednesdays during the Christmas Period
Open LATE on Christmas Eve.
Muriel & Doug McNicoll wish all their customers
A Merry Christmas & Best Wishes for 2004
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Alyth
Please Don’t Ask Us For A Sub
Why Not Join Our All Year Club
We Have A Selection Of Toys
They Will Do For Girls And Boys
Come On In And Have A Look
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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
WE WISH ALL OUR CUSTOMERS A VERY
MERRY CHRISTMAS
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33 Airlie Street Alyth
Hot and Cold Filled Rolls & Baguettes
Chips, Pizza’s, & Kebabs,
Sweets and Ice Cream
Open 8.30 am — 8pm Mon,Thurs,Frid.
8.30 am-6pm Tues & Wed.
11am— 8pm Saturday and Sunday
Telephone orders welcome
01828 633511
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Alyth
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Quilted Jackets at £24.99 (All Sizes)
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Selection of Torches From 99p.
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CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS
CENTRAL GARAGE
ALYTH
01828 632492
WE WILL BE CLOSING AT 4PM ON
CHRISTMAS EVE & AS FOLLOWS:
THUR 25th CLOSED
FRI 26th CLOSED
SAT 27th CLOSED
MON 29th CLOSED
TUES 30th OPEN (9-5pm)
WED 31st OPEN (9-5pm)
THUR 1st CLOSED
FRI 2nd CLOSED
SAT 3rd CLOSED
MON 6th CLOSED
REOPENING ON TUES 7TH AT 8 am
WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVEN-
IENCE
THANKING YOU ALL FOR YOUR
CONTINUING SUPPORT
AND WISH YOU ALL A VERY MERRY
CHRISTMAS!
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I&D Insurance Services
16 Airlie Street
Alyth
Partners Iain & Dawn Butchart Email i-d.insurance@btconnect.com
Seasons Shop
Shoe Repairs
by Alex, shoe repair specialist
(get your winter grip soles)
Pick Up –Thursday
****
Blair Laundry & Drycleaners
Pick Up-Tuesday & Friday
**also alterations**
Hand any of the above into Nana at Seasons
Shop, 55 Airlie Street Alyth
Open 9.30 am-1pm
Phone 632688
for urgent Arrangement outwith hours.
ARNOLD WHITE
C
JOINER OINER AND CCONTRACTOR
ONTRACTOR
All types of
Joinery/Carpentry work
i.e.-Extensions, Loft Conversions,
Double Glazing, Conservatories,
Kitchens.
Harwood & Laminate Flooring,
Fitted Furniture
1 Strathmore View Telephone
Alyth 01828 632467
Perthshire Mobile:07736248718
DAVID SCOTT
FUNERAL DIRECTORS
&
MONUMENTAL AGENTS
OUR STAFF ARE HAPPY TO ASSIST WITH ALL
ENQUIRIES
CONTACT DAVID SCOTT LTD 7 TOUTIE STREET
ALYTH TEL: 01828 633433 OR 65 HIGH
STREET
BLAIRGOWRIE TEL:01250 876400
Ian Strachan
Painter & Decorator
New Address—13, David Street Alyth
Tel No.: 633612
Mobile: 07720441268
Wishes all customers old and new
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Established 1975
MURRAY PENNYCOOK
PLUMBING & HEATING
GAS, OIL & SOLID FUEL
Clar-Innis, Meigle Road, Alyth
Tel: 01828 632135 Mobile: 07850-733-481
Oil –Gas –Solid Fuel
Corgi & SNIPEF Registered
Rhones - Lead Work –Drains
Free Estimates
J & M Kay
Ladies & Gents
Hair Stylist
13 Airlie Street
New Customers always welcome
Telephone: 632252
Wishing all clients, neighbours and friends a Merry
Christmas and a
prosperous New Year
All the best to all from
Nancy & Michael
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SBEF
James Tripney
Joiner & Undertaker
All aspects of joinery work, domestic &
commercial. Double Glazing etc.
House No’s
36 Smythe St 01828 632890
Alyth 01828 632717
Tel/fax: 01828 632260
Carpet Care
Carpet, Upholstery and Leather
Cleaned and Protected
Call
Neil Stewart
for a Free Quote:
01828 632771 or 01250 875216
Mobile: 0771 391 5546
GEO’s BAR
&
THISTLE LOUNGE
AIRLIE STREET, ALYTH
Tel : 632276 Fax: 633939
e-mail: thisletopia@aol.com
Lounge available for meetings
FOOTBALL ‘LIVE’
on Digital & Five
GRANGEMOUNT
CATTERY
Aberbothrie, Alyth
SPECIAL DIETS CATERED FOR
INDIVIDUAL HEATED CHALETS
Set in the quiet rural setting of beautiful Strathmore
PERSONAL ATTENTION
FROM THE OWNERS
DENNIS & LIBBY MELLOY
Tel -01828 632284
Mrs Susan Marsh (Cert Ed)
Cherrybank, Lands of Loyal
Tel: 01828 633501
Contrary to popular opinion, the property
market doesn’t go into hibernation over the winter period. Everything, admittedly, stop for Christmas lunch, and we don’t find an awful lot of folk wanting to move out on
Hogmanay—but as soon as the last cracker is pilled and the stain the Welcome –to-the-New Year lump of coal sponged from the carpet, the queues start to form outside our
Property Shops. There’s truly never an off-season for house hunting and now is an excellent time to sell.
So please don’t hesitate to pop into our Airlie Street Shop (go now you might even avoid the queue!) and have a chat to Valerie about moving on. She’ll help you every step of the
way, from putting your own house on the market to finding a property which suits you perfectly.
Why not let 2004 be the year un which you find the home of your dreams?
You can do it through us, the only Solicitors with offices in your own town.
Telephone: Valerie at Alyth : 01828 63211 Elaine at Coupar Angus: 01828 627542
Shirley, Susannah and Judy at Blairgowrie: 01250 875050

Tilting Against Windmills-continued from
page one
Germany’s largest utility companies. Most of
Europe can lie under high-pressure with not a breath
of wind for days. In winter these conditions bring
frost and fog, so demand for heat and light soars.
The only thing power companies can do is bring
conventional systems back into play. “Even if the
wind falls to blow for no more than one hour a
year,” Alt says, “we can’t afford to shut down existing
plants.” This fact strikes at the heart of wind
energy’s promise. It explains why not one power
station has yet been replaced by the thousands of
windmills already operating. Of course, to fit in
with variations of wind-power supply, power plants
have to throttle back so they produce less electricity–
which drives up their running costs. And even
when idling, they are still polluting.
Vast new wind farms in Scotland must be
connected with England,
where the demand is-
Nor is wind energy cheap. All windmills in Europe
are fuelled by subsidies, and the UK’s plans to rely
more heavily on wind power will bring extra costs–
vast new wind farms in Scotland must be connected
with England, where the demand is. But existing
transmission lines are full up. Grid improvements
will cost £1.3 billion up to 2010, much more if a
proposed cable is laid the length of the Irish Sea.
The planned new offshore wind farms, proudly
announced by trade secretary Patricia Hewitt in
July, will be even more expensive. “The estimated
coast of building them is some £17 billion,” says
Bower. “The same money could pay for new gas
turbines producing five times as much energy.”
The Government’s blueprint for increasing wind
energy had been attacked by major engineering
institutions. “The plans are fraught with potential
disaster,” says Professor Michael Laughton of Imperial
College, London, a leading expert on power
systems. “Wind can certainly contribute to our
needs, but by pinning all our hopes on it we’re
creating the blackouts of tomorrow.”
THE NEWSPLAN 2000 PROJECT
PRESS INFORMATION
ALYTH NEWSPAPERS SAVED FOR
POSTERITY
IMPORTANT LOCAL NEWSPAPERS
SAVED BY THE NEWSPLAN 2000
PROJECT, FUNDED JOINTLY BY THE
HERITAGE LOTTERY FUND AND
THE UK NEWSPAPER INDUSTRY
NOW AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC IN
THE A K BELL LIBRARY IN PERTH
The A K Bell Library in Perth has just received copies
of the Alyth Guardian and Advertiser dating from 1884
to 1925, and the Alyth Gazette and Guardian from 1925
to 1950, thanks to their participation in a National
Project funded by the regional newspaper industry
working together with the Heritage Lottery Fund.
Until they were microfilmed by the NEWSPLAN
2000 Project, these volumes were only available in the
British Library Newspaper Library in London.
Jeremy Duncan, local studies librarian, welcomed the
preservation of the Alyth newspapers. ‘This is a marvellous
day for the Alyth community. Now, with the
assistance of the Heritage Lottery Fund and the UK
newspaper industry our users can read the news from
Alyth as it was reported as far back as 120 years ago.
We are delighted to have them available for reading
for the first time on microfilm’.
The newspapers are available for consultation in the
local studies section of the A K Bell Library, York
Place, Perth, during normal opening hours.
The NEWSPLAN 2000 Project’s Website
and may be
downloaded for use by the press.
Complementary and Holistic Therapies
for Good Health and Relaxation
Treating the whole person.
Reflex therapy bring relief from sports injuries,
neck and shoulder problems, leg joints
and back aches and pains.
Mrs Sandra Gauld AMGCP SAC Dip.
Therapeutic Councillor
Associate Ms S. C. Cooper.
We at Alyth Springs concentrate on how our
holistic specialised approach can benefit muscle
and joint problems.
We use a hands on approach to diagnose and
treat, taking into account your feelings in connection
with your individual demands of your body, a
treatment programme will be devised especially
for you.
On your first visit a case history will be taken and
there will be an examination to see how the different
muscles and joints are functioning, and identify
the problem areas. You should feel relaxed and
comfortable, and we would ask you to wear under
garments that will allow us to examine your joints
easily whilst leaving you uncompromised.
Many joints and muscular problems can be caused
by sport and working practises, and we understand
that most people will wish to continue their lives
as normal during treatment. There may, however,
be times when some rest or modification will be
required, and we will try to keep this to a minimum.
Were it is imperative to continue work, we
will assist with extra treatments.
Whether you are FOR or AGAINST
the Drumderg project, Watch out for a
public meeting in the New Year and
go along to state your point of view.
This could affect you!
and the place where you live.
Josi -Top O’ Alyth Toon
Now I’m not despondent about Scotland’s fitba
result & I couldnae care less about “Pop Idol”
either. President Bush’s visit is perturbing. But I
am concerned about Burglaries at “Friends! Sheltered
Housing; Delay in Hospital Appointments for
another friend’s daughter’s Thoracic Surgery; The
Proliferation of Wind Turbines and Radio Masts
over our great countryside-( DO WE NEED
THEM?) Denmark doesn’t any more!!; Dog Mess
despite recent laws; GM Crops; Retention of Pension
Books and Giro; The Great British Red Cross
ordering the removal of all signs of Christian
Christmas from their shops; The much-hated
smoking in the Town Hall; Desecration of the
Burn; I could go on but I won’t!
Since coming to Alyth wi’ it’s fine community
spirit, I’ve made guid friends, I DO ken a' body
disnae like or approve o’ me! and hopefully I’ve
put something positive back into this braw wee
toon. Was it really 6 years ago that I had my first
Doxy-Lady day in Victorian Drag? God, it was
cauld– guid job I had donned my semmet and long
johns! Whit fun and photos! When asked before
hand as to my fancy dress, I replied,” A Vic Trollop”
The response- “ Ah, Weel, whitever yer’re
comfortable wi” Ah– dear Alyth– Dinna change!
Wid ye believe our wonderful Royal Mail and
Posties now deliver cryptic and scanty mail tae:-
Josi
Top O’ Alyth Toon
Perthshire
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Alyth Springs Centre
Alyth Springs Holistic Therapies uses the professionals’
hands to treat the tensions in the joints and muscles
of the body. These structures may have been stiff
for some time, and it is possible that you may experience
some discomfort for up to 24 hours after treatment
as the various parts of your body readjust to the
change in mobility that the treatment has given, this
feeling of discomfort will ease.
If you do not progress, or you have a condition that
we are not happy to treat, we will refer you to your
general Practitioner. You may have to have a course
of medication or X-rays before we continue looking
after you.
Maintenance treatment may be suggested in particular
cases, as keeping your joints and muscles in good
shape, in the long term, means less expense in treatments.
If you require further information about out other
therapies you will find full details on our web site
www.alythsprings.co.uk or please contact Sandra
Gauld -address and Telephone no. below.
Emergency Consultation Available
List of Therapies available includes:-
Counselling Craniosacral Therapy
Indian Head Massage Magnet Therapy
Radionics S.C.E.N.A.R.
Reiki Healing Aromatherapy
Reflexology Rainbow Therapy
Massage& Sports Massage Life Coaching
Gift Vouchers Available for-
Aura Soma Reflexology & Remedial Sports
Alyth Springs Therapies
Westfield Estate Alyth Tel: 01828 632450
Sore neck, shoulders, sports injuries,
anxiety/stress, phobias/confidence
Full range of complementary therapies
Sandra Gauld AMGCP NRAH & Associates
Musical Society
Well the show is cast and rehearsals for Nell's
Belles can now begin in earnest.
The role of Charles II will be played by Gerard
Cameron with Claire Gruneberg as Nell Gwynn.
Some of you may have began to watch the story of
Charles II on BBC1 on a Sunday night. Many of
the characters in that will appear in our show and
although it may not be as 'naughty' as what has
appeared on the small screen it certainly depicts
many aspects of the period at the time with regard
to Charles and his affairs, the plague, the great fire
of London and the intrigue between Catholics and
Protestants. A lively, humorous and musical history
lesson. Something to look out for will be Ron
Kirkpatrick's portrayal of one of the palace's charladies.
The Society are holding a coffee morning
on the 6th December in Airlie
Street Hall at which there will be stalls
and some carol singing. A live recording
of our last show, 'A Tale of
Two Cities' will hopefully be on sale in
CD format at £8.00.

ALYTH CHORAL UNION
with Perthshire Brass
Musical Director Michael Anderson
Presents
An Evening of Carols
&
Christmas Music
from
Handel’s Messiah.
Alyth Parish Church
Sunday 14th December
7 pm
Guest Soloist-Pandy Arthur
Organist– John Walker
Refreshments will be served after the concert
Alyth Folk
Walls & Floors
21, Commercial Street
Paints & Papers, Ceramic Tiles, Carpet Tiles,
Carpets, Vinyls, Laminate Flooring,
Decorating Sundries, Rugs.
Decorating Advice Given
* Decorators Business
Still Running *
Shop Hours
Mon-Fri 8.15—5.30
Sat 8.30—5.00
Tel: 01828 632879
Thinking of a quick D.I.Y. make over for the home before
Christmas? the latest new business in the town should be
your first stop.
Mr Alan Roger, who has 30 years experience in the decorating trade
has just opened “Walls & Floors” at 21 Commercial Street and is
available to give expert advice on any aspect of your decorating
needs.-
Colour –Coordinating for carpets, tiles etc, paper, paints, as well as all
your D.I.Y. sundries.
All paints not in stock are available on a next day delivery
service, which is
handy for those sudden decorating urges!!
Alan is still running his busy decorators business helped
by son Alan and employing local experienced tradesmen.
Experienced carpet fitters and filers also on hand if the
service is required.
Pop in and see what “Walls& Floors” has to offer.
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Swans on the Lochan by Paul Ramsay
A couple of nights of rain and wind and the leaves are gone;
frost in the morning and it’s winter. A family of whooper
swans is resting on the lochan: the parents and three cygnets. As I
approached one morning to see if they were still there a heron lifted off
and flew heavily away. The swans swam slowly round, their necks
straight, looking to see the cause of the disturbance. A few white
feathers floated on the surface of the water, murky from the swans’
dabbling for food. After a while they settled back to feed and I walked
on. The beavers have done a thorough job preparing their lodge for the
winter and the dam looks really good. The water level has risen a couple
of inches thanks to the recent rain.
The BBC’s Natural History Unit, in conjunction with the Wildfowl and
Wetland Trust, has been following some swans that were radio tagged at
their breeding grounds in the Russian Arctic and are being followed by
satellite as they migrate: Radio 4 has been broadcasting their progress.
One of the tagged swans is a whooper, although the ones that winter here
come mostly from Iceland (a journey they can make in as little as twelve
hours), the others are Bewick’s swans that winter further south. By
today, the twenty-second of November, the whooper had reached a point
somewhere east of Helsinki and was probably nearing the end of its
journey, possibly somewhere in southern Sweden. It is interesting to
learn from the satellite tracking that if swans are flying overland they
prefer not to fly long distances all at once. I had always thought that
swans fattened up before leaving the Arctic and then flew enormous
distances at great height, more or less without stopping, until they
reached their wintering grounds, but that probably applies only to
journeys over the sea. Whooper swans do fly very high sometimes (such
as the family that was detected by radar from Northern Ireland some time
back, flying at 29,000 feet on its way from Iceland), but if they are
migrating overland they prefer to travel at low altitude and stop to feed
from time to time in suitable wetlands.
The knowledge that swans stop so much more than previously thought
makes it important to know where they land and feed on their journeys
so that these places along their flyways can be protected.
Are the swans on the lochan here on their way further south, or are they
planning to stay? It will be interesting to see. At any event, the three
cygnets have been shown the way this far by their parents, a vital duty,
because swans, like geese, have to learn their migration routes, whereas
for many other birds the migratory urge and direction to go are
instinctive.
The arrival of the swans for the winter is one of the most welcome sights
of autumn: a token of Advent, perhaps? Happy Christmas!
THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW
COMPETITION
ALYTH & DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION once again are
sponsoring a window dressing competition for all businesses in Alyth
to take part in.
It is intended that the judging will be held over the Festive Period,
hopefully between the 8 th and 14 th of December, by the Alyth Citizen
of the Year 2003 Mr. Robert Ball and the Young Citizens of the Year
2003 Skateboards Solutions ( Spokesperson Mr. Leo Plaster).
The standard of exhibits over the last six years has been excellent, and
it is hoped that this year the businesses will do their utmost to assist in
helping to bring Christmas cheer to Alyth for the enjoyment of all. I
am sure that the Christmas Windows in Alyth are the best in Perthshire
if not Scotland and also it will make the judge’s task a really difficult
undertaking. In previous years there have been skaters on a frozen lake,
Santa Claus’s falling down chimneys, climbing out of chimneys, flying
in sledges, delivering parcels. Christmas trees of every size, shape and
colour, parcels from small to huge and many other fantastic displays
and I am sure there will be some very original brilliant windows this
year for all to view and comment on.
The Christmas Window Competition Shield will be presented to the
winner along with certificates for 1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd place.
Chairman Michael Kay for ADBA

Quiz Corner
“The Voice” Christmas Quiz
This month we have a Special Christmas Quiz.
Thanks to John White for compiling it and, for all the quizzes this
year.
Thanks to Alyth Business Association who have supplied the prizes
for this special quiz.
1st prize £ 25.00. cheque, consolation/2nd prize a small water
colour painting
Place your entries in the box provided at Alyth Post Office by 21st
December.
The Winners will be published in the
Jan/Feb issue of the Voice.
THE ADVENT QUIZ
25 Questions for Christmas
1 Who sang 'White Christmas' in the movie 'Holiday Inn'?
2 What Muppet character played Bob Cratchit?
3 If the month starts on a Sunday, then what day will Christmas
fall on?
4 In the second verse of "We Wish You a Merry Christmas,"
what do the singers demand?
5 What relation of Scrooge invites him to Christmas dinner?
6 Which actor plays George in the movie ‘It’s a Wonderful
Life’?
7 From which song does the line, ‘Later on we'll conspire as
we dream by the fire.' Come from?
8 What was the first instrument on which the carol "Silent
Night" was played?
9 What sweet does Scrooge frequently say, when he doesn't
like something?
10 Which of these reindeer are paired together in a Christmas
song Dasher, Prancer, Comet, Blitzen and Vixen
11 How many reindeer does Santa have?
12 Which is the odd song out: Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer,
Jingle Bells,' 'Frosty the Snowman,' and Winter Wonderland'?
13 When was the first Christmas celebrated on December 25 th
4 th , 10 th , 13 th , 17 th
14 Who was mentioned for the first time in a poem called ‘The
Children’s Friend’ written in 1821’
15 Who introduced the first Christmas tree to England?
16 How many calling birds in the "12 Days of Christmas"?
17 Complete the line, 'Silent night, holy night, shepherds quake
18 Who is put on trial in the movie, ‘Miracle on 34 th Street’
19 St. Nicholas was the patron saint of whom?
20 Good King Wenceslas was king of which country
GERMANY, BOHEMIA, SWEDEN OR BAVARIA?
21 What was the name of Scrooge's deceased business partner in
Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol?
22 In Britain children put stockings out at Christmas time.
What do Dutch children use?
23 The poinsettia, a traditional Christmas flower, originally
grew in which country?
24 In which country did the real St. Nicholas live Spain, Turkey,
Holland or Russia
25 The day after Christmas, December 26, is known as
Boxing Day. It is also the holy day of which saint?
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6) 12 7) 1000 8) 21 9) 90 10) 8
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Merry Quizmas

PUBLIC NOTICES
Alyth in Bloom
On behalf of Alyth in Bloom Committee, I would like to wish everyone
a Happy Christmas and Best Wishes for 2004.
Thank you to those who have helped us in anyway through 2003, printing
forms etc (Evelyn), shop keepers for displaying posters, supporting
and donating in many different ways to make our coffee morning a
success. Thanks also to the gardeners who entered into the spirit of the
Garden Competition, keeping the interest going there.
Thanks to everyone
Yours sincerely Marguerite McKenzie.
Alyth Scottish Country Dance Class
Our last class before the Christmas break will be in the Alyth Tennis &
Bowling Club house on December 4th. We resume on the 8th January
in the Airlie Street Hall. We wish everybody a Happy Christmas and a
guid New Year.
Helen– 01828 632929
Ruby– 01828 632939
Alyth Playgroup Raffle
Alyth Playgroup are holding a raffle to raise money for their Christmas
party. First Prize is a Christmas Hamper full of festive treats. Tickets
are available from committee members. The raffle will be drawn on
Tuesday 16th December during playgroup time. Any local businesses
or individuals who wish to donate a prize, these would be gratefully
received.
Call Heidi on 633771
Alyth Playgroup
Would your child like to join our playgroup? We presently have places
available for children aged from 2 and a half years. Our group is based
within the community school, where children enjoy a variety of activities
in a fun stimulating environment.
We run Tuesday and Thursday between 9.15 and 11.15 am
If you would like more information or an enrolment form please phone
Heidi or take a look at our board in the library.
Alyth Christmas Lights Association
Prizes will be awarded this year for the most impressive display of
external Christmas Lights seen from the street.
For further info contact:
Anne Archbold -632971 or Dennis Malloy -632284
ALYTH LIGHTS ASSOCIATION
COFFEE MORNING
DECEMBER 13TH
ARLIE STREET HALL
10-12 NOON
Usual Stalls
Donations of baking and raffle prizes would be very welcome by telephoning
632284 all proceeds will go to the Christmas lights fund.
Santa will once again be in attendance along with various stalls.
Ian Miller Local Councillor. SURGERY AT ALYTH TOWN HALL
(Old Council Chambers) on 1st MONDAY OF EACH MONTH AT 7.00PM
OR CONTACT BY Tel: SNP OFF: 01250 876576 Home 01250 873304
P&K Council Tel: 01738 475018 E-Mail: imiller@pkc.gov.uk
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Billy Seonaid and Anne
Alyth Post Office
Would like to wish all customers a Very
Merry Christmas
The Alyth Musical Society
Coffee Morning
6th December
10-12 noon
Airlie Street Hall
Usual Stalls
Thank You
Bess Anderson would like to thank all her family and friends for the
lovely cards, gifts and good wishes received on her 93rd birthday
Thank You
A Big Thank You from all the staff & residents at Mundamalla Nursing
Home, Newtyle to all who helped raise £133 at the Body Shop
Party. This will go a long way to give the residents a good Christmas.
Particular thanks to Lunans, Davidsons Chemist and Airlie Street Spar,
for the donation of raffle prizes.
Also a big Thank You to Mrs McCown for all her home baking.
Margo Buick
Manager
Alyth Choral Union
Thank You!!!
The members of Alyth Choral Union would like to say a big thank you
to all who supported the coffee morning on Saturday 8th November,
and helped us to raise the wonderful sum of over £700.
We look forward to seeing you all at our
Carol Concert in Alyth Parish
Church on Sunday 14th December.
The Alyth Rainbows are holding a
Christmas Coffee Evening
on Friday 12th December
in the Guide Hut from
6pm to 8pm
50p.
Stalls will include:- Cake & Candy, Tombola, Raffle and Face
Painting and Christmas Crafts. The girls will be singing Christmas
and other songs during the night.

ALYTH & DISTRICT BUSINESS
ASSOCIATION
Notice of Office Bearers and Committee Members
Office-Bearers
Chairperson Mr.Michael Kay
Telephone Alyth 632252/632690
e-mail mike@atcalyth.freeserve.co.uk
Vice-Chairperson Mrs.Flo McNeil
Telephone Alyth 632986
Secretary /Treasurer Mrs. Nancy Kay
Telephone Alyth 632690
Committee
Mr. S. Eno, Mr. D. Brough, Mrs. R. Hognadottir, Mrs., K.
Donaldson and Mrs. J. McGill
The Chairman and all Committee Members wish a Merry
Christmas and a Happy New Year to all members, businesses
and business personal, the editorial staff of The Alyth
Voice and all their clients/customers from the Alyth &
District area.
Inspection of Squadron
On Wednesday 12 November 2003, Wing Commander D.
C. McCrae, R.A.F.V.R.(T)., Officer Commanding, Dundee
and Central Scotland Wing, Air Training Corp carried out his Annual
Formal Inspection of 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron.
After being greeted on his arrival by Flight Lieutenant R. A. Kemp
R.A.F.V.R.(T), Wing Commander McCrae, inspected the cadets and
made the following presentations;-
Donaldson Trophy Smartest Recruit - Cadet Alan Harper,
2519 (Strathmore) Cup- for Smartest Cadet – Cadet Mark Harper,
Ardblair Shield for Shooting - Corporal Sean Donaldson (all from
Blairgowrie).
Wing Commander McCrae also carried out the following promotions;-
Cadet to Corporal – Haley Sinclair (Alyth) and Mark Harper
(Blairgowrie).
Corporal to Sergeant – Rory Kemp (Luncarty).
After the presentations Wing Commander then inspected the premises
where he watched the recruits being taught in a formal class and uniformed
Cadets carrying out scale aircraft modelling and using the new
Flight Simulator equipment which has recently been acquired from the
Awards for All Grant from the National Lottery.
During the evening The Squadron Civilian Chairman, Mr Ewan Duncan
also delivered to the Squadron the Adventure Training Equipment
that had also been purchased through the same grant.
At the end of the evening Wing Commander McCrae complimented
both the Staff and Cadets for the high standards maintained by the
Squadron over the past year. He also passed on his own thanks and that
of the Staff and Cadets to Mr Duncan for all the hard work that both he
and the Squadron Treasurer, Mrs Isobel Hindmarch had carried out in
acquiring the grant for the Squadron and asked for these thanks to
be passed to Mrs Hindmarch..
Any young person aged between 13 and 18 years and who is
interested in finding out more about the activities of 2519
(Squadron) and the Air Training Corp is invited to attend at the Drill
Hall, Union Street, Blairgowrie, any Monday or Wednesday evening at
7 p.m. where they will be made welcome.
GEO’S 34 381
LOSSET 34 367
BLACKBIRD 31 361
CREEL 27 362
TWM 27 338
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Alyth Christmas Lights
200 Club
Winners for November Draw
No 148 £50 Mrs F. Murray,- Albert Street
No 141 £30 Mrs E. Strachan- Losset Park
No 184 £20 Mr G. Coutts- c/o Dorwards
Flying Cadets
On the 26th of October four cadets from 2519 (Strathmore)
Squadron, Air Training Corp, Corporals Sean Donaldson
(Blairgowrie) and Christopher Gordon (Alyth) and Cadets Mark Harper
and Claire Johnston (both Blairgowrie) accompanied by Civilian Instructor
Paul Prettyman (Alyth) journeyed to Royal Air Force Leuchars
for Air Experience Flying at 12 A.E.F. (12 Air Experience Flight).
There they joined up with seven cadets and two staff from 2435 (St
Andrews) and 2485 (Lochgelly) Squadrons from the Dundee & Central
Scotland Wing and twelve cadets and two staff from 107 (Aberdeen)
and 102 (Dyce) Squadron from Aberdeen wing
Squadron Leader V.Butler gave a presentation of the expected weather
over the next 6 hours and whether there were any Royal Flights were
expected to enter Royal Air Force Leuchars airspace.
Then all cadets watched a health and safety video on the parachute and
life jacket (there fitting and use), the Grob Tutor, the aircraft controls
and how to enter it by walking on the correct parts of the wings as directed
by the ground crew, etc.
After being issued with a flying suit, life jacket, parachute, flying helmet
and fire proof gloves each cadet was escorted out to their respective
aircraft, and undertook a flight in a Grob Tutor which lasted about
30 minutes, during which time they each piloted the aircraft themselves
and afterwards the pilot did aerobatics such as barrel rolls, stall turns,
looping the loop etc. if the cadet wanted to.
All the cadets from 2519 (Strathmore) Squadron thoroughly enjoyed
their flights and they cannot wait for their next return visit.
If the above interests you and you are between the ages of 13 years old
to 18 years old come along any Wednesday evening between 7.00.p.m.
and 9.00.pm. to 2519 (Strathmore) Sqn, Drill Hall, Union Street, Blairgowrie
and speak to the Commanding Officer, Adjutant or any of the
Cadets.
Carers
If you are caring for someone with a disability and
need support, advice or information on services available,
contact the -
Princes Royal Trust Carers Centre on 01738 567076.
QUIZ LEAGUE
The league is now up and running and after 4 weeks of intense competition
and the burning up of little grey cells the top five places look like
this:- (see table opposite) points and questions correct.
Each week the total score can be 120 and the highest attained thus far
was by The Three Wise Monkeys with a 106 points.
In the Brainteaser Section, a weekly test of reasoning at which the
teams can work on during the whole night, the Losset lead by 1 point
from Geo's Bar.

Alyth Scout Group
A most important resource to any Scout Group is the adult support
which it receives. In addition to the Leaders working in the sections
we are greatly indebted to the Fund Raising Committee for their efforts
in running the group.
Chairman Stuart Hendry
Secretary Dot McNee
Treasurer Sinclair Reid
Members Bruce Houston, Margaret Wyndd, Ruth Brown, Guy Sinclair,
Dougie Grant, plus
Leaders from the sections. could not possibly
Hut Cleaning Squad
Tricia Wheatly, Pauline Adamson, Claire & Graham Richardson.
In addition we receive a great deal of help at Jumble sales and other
fund raising events without whose support the events could not possibly
function.
Recently we have painted the Scout Hut, replaced the lino floor and
put in replacement windows as well as supporting Leader Training
and the Sections. As at year end we had a bank balance of £6422, but
as we have spent most of it on the lino and the windows, we are now
back to square one . When funds are available we propose to put in a
false ceiling upstairs to be able to heat the hall. The treasurer’s report
is on display in the foyer. If anyone has any questions or would like to
help we would invite any interested party to our next meeting in the
LUNANS
Proprietors Jason Donald & Debbie Richmond
NEWSAGENTS & STATIONERS
For Christmas
Come in and browse and BUY from our NEW RANGE of quality gifts and
toys, photo frames, albums, children and adult books.
*Also*
Wrapping Paper, Tags, Advent Calendars, Calendars, Various Diaries
Gift Boxes & Bags, Decorations, Table Wear etc
*And*
A great selection of boxed & individual cards at competitive prices.
Good range also of beautiful cards for that special person or occasion.
ALL YEAR ROUND NEWSPAPER DELIVERIES
and for the VERY EARLY BIRDS Rolls and Filled Rolls
Shop open from 5.30 am
WE WOULD LIKE TO WISH OUR MANY VALUED CUSTOMERS
A VERY MERY CHRISTMAS
&
A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR
DAVID SIM IRONMONGER
Sim into Sims This Christmas
Many New Christmas Items Now In Stock
All Well Priced
Jewellery, Ear-Rings For Her
Hip Flask, or DIY Gadgets For Him
Many Other Items.
Christmas Tableware, Candles, Napkins, Decorations, Glasses
All Shapes and Sizes.
Christmas Trees ,Fibre Optic, Large and Small
Christmas Lights, Wreaths and Tree Decorations
We Have It All
Keep warm this winter with supplies of Logs, Coal,
Burning Peat, and Gas,
all available and ready to deliver to your door.
Always that familiar face and friendly smile
Tel: 01828 632309
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Are you looking forward to Christmas ?
We are !!!
Why not come along and join us at
The Oven Bistro
Drumnacree
House
Alyth
Christmas Fayre Menu
running throughout December
£14.95 per person
and also our
Christmas Day Menu
4 course lunch including wine
£35.00 per person
(concessions for children)
For more information and reservations please
call
01828 632194
Limited Availability
Westfield Farm Alyth
Announce the arrival
of their new little girl
Llama—born on
15th November.
The Farm asks the Primary School children of
Alyth if they would like to suggest a name for the new baby??????
Please place your suggestions into the Voice Llama competition box at
Alyth Post Office by 20th December.
You will win a prize if your suggested name is chosen .
NAME THE LLAMA COMPETITION
For Primary School Children in Alyth
Name -------------------------------------------
Address -------------------------------------------
Age -----------
IT’S A GIRL
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Tel. No----------------------------------------------
Llama Name---------------------------------------