Kinross Newsletter

Club & Community Group NewsKinross Primary SchoolParent CouncilThe AGM took place in June at the school.Stephen Crawford is now the new Chair of theParent Council, Jackie Wood is the new Treasurer andGillian Baughan continues as Secretary.Sponsored Family Orienteering and Picnic. Come alongand take part in an orienteering challenge and picnic atKirkgate Park on Saturday 19 September! Children of allages will race round a marked course searching for hiddenmarkers. Maps will be provided, but don’t worry if youdon’t know the points of a compass – there will be plenty ofhelp around. Mums and Dads can join in too! There will bemedals and certificates for everyone taking part and prizesfor the fastest boy and girl from each year group. Childrenwill be encouraged to obtain sponsorship for the event tohelp raise money for the school. Please note that the coursewill be located within Kirkgate Park (for P2 and below) andextending into the first part of Loch Leven Heritage Trail(for P3-7). Whilst the event will be organised andsupervised by Kinross Primary Parent Council, thereshould be a responsible adult for each child taking part.The next meeting of the KPPC will be on Monday28 September at 7.30pm in the school. If there are anyissues that you would like raised then please contact mebeforehand at kinross_primary@scottishparents.com. Allstaff, parents and carers of children at the school are warmlyinvited. It is a great opportunity to become more involvedwith and influence activities and initiatives whichsupport your child’s experience at Kinross Primary school.To find out more of what we do, details of previousmeetings of the KPPC can be found on the school website.www.kinross-pri.pkc.sch.uk/index.htm .Have you noticed the two new notice-boards outside nextto the entrances to the playgrounds? These have beenprovided by the KPPC and will display information aboutforthcoming events and KPPC matters.Gillian Baughan, Secretary KPPCYOGA & RELAXATIONWith BARBARA FOOTE – Dip. Hatha YogaFOR ALL – Women & Men – Young to SeniorBODY – MIND – BREATHYoga strengthens – Relaxation calmsKINROSS CHURCH CENTREMondays 7.30 – 8.45 pmLOCH LEVEN LEISURE CENTRETuesdays 9.45 – 10.45am11 – 12 noon & 12.15 – 1.15pm NEW Thursdays 11.15am – 12.15pmBooking essential for all Leisure Centre ClassesTel: 01577 863368Further information: BARBARA – 01259 781446ANDREW CRAIGElectrical Services• Rewires, Alterations, New Additions• 17th Edition Certified Testing• Free Estimates and AdviceCall: 07813 331740E-mail: andrewcraig35@hotmail.com28Kinross-Shire 50 Plus ClubAt the August meeting, Dave Clark of TaysideFire Service gave a worthwhile talk on safetyprecautions in the home. Accompanied by avideo showing the fire risks that can be found in the roomsof our homes, Dave had the members participating in histalk by having us spot all the hazards shown. An interestingafternoon.Friday Walks4 September: ‘The Fish Supper Walk’ – our annual walkfrom St Monans to Anstruther and back, along the FifeCoastal Path.18 September: Beecraigs Park and the Korean WarMemorial, along good paths in the park leading to picnictables near the Memorial.Both of these walks are about 6 miles.Hillwalkers: The Autumn/Winter 2009 programme is to beconfirmed. Please note, this group’s membership list iscurrently full; all enquiries to Bill Blair 01577 864450.September Meeting: The speaker at the meeting on3 September will be Sandy McFarlane on ‘My Granny wasa Knitter’.Kinross-shire FairtradeSteering GroupOn Friday 18 September in the Parish Church,Kinross there will be a showing of the film BlackGold. This is an eye-opening exposé of the coffee industry.This is a powerful feature length documentary about CoffeeFarmers in Ethiopia, highlighting the injustices of worldtrade and the difference Fairtrade can make. There will beFairtrade goods for sale, and refreshments will be served.Free entry, but donations welcome! The film starts at7.30pm.Blythswood Shoebox AppealThis year’s shoebox appeal is underway. The leaflets givinginstructions are available in the Day Centre and in theLibrary. Boxes should be handed into Common GroundsScout and Guide Hall Milnathort or to Shoena Wales, 44Lathro Park, Kinross.Further details can be obtained on www.blythswood.org orfrom Patricia Payne, 01577 862715.THE HOME ENHANCERTrained by TV’s House Doctor, Ann MauricePROPERTY STYLING, ROOM DESIGN/MAKEOVER, DECLUTTERINGWhether you are selling your home and wantit presented perfectly, to sell quickeror want to change the look of any roomWe can advise only, or arrange it all.We do as little, or as much as you like.Call Jane on 07875 139353/01577 863556