Kinross Newsletter

Notices44GALA DINNER DANCEin aid of Water Action EthiopiaSaturday 5 September 2009Windlestrae Hotel, KinrossTickets on sale now – contact:Alisdair Stewart or Margaret Graham01577 862262 01577 865844Bishopshire SWRIAt our monthly meeting on Thursday 10 Septemberat 7.30pm at Portmoak Hall, we will be having a talk onMetal Detection by Jim Crombie.All visitors are welcomeEntrance £2, this includes a “jolly good supper”Kinross Parish Church Flower FestivalFriday 11 – Sunday 13 SeptemberAll are warmly invited to our ‘Harvest Time’ FlowerFestival at Kinross Parish Church, Station Road.Free entry but donations welcomed for the Malawi MaizeMill Project and Christian Aid Water Action Ethiopia.Refreshments served. Opening times:Friday 2–4pm and 6–8pmSaturday 10am–12 noon; 2–4pm and 6–8pmSunday 2–4pmMore details to follow.We look forward to welcoming you!Archaeology Volunteer OpportunityA short excavation will take place as part of the RomanGask Project north of Perth between Monday 31 Augustand Saturday 5 September, 10am – 6pm. No previousexperience is necessary. Email Steven Timoney of Perth &Kinross Heritage Trust on STimoney@pkc.gov.uk ifinterested.St Paul’s Episcopal Church, KinrossSale of Work and Coffee MorningSATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBERKinross Church Centre, 10 am to 12 NoonUsual StallsAbba and Queen tribute bands atGAZEBO GATHERINGat Kinross HouseSaturday 12 Septemberfrom 12 noon – 7.30pmPitch your gazebo in front of Kinross House at the KinrossGazebo Gathering – a music festival for the whole family!!For more information, see main article on p 6, visitwww.kleo.org.uk or e-mail bouwien@kleo.org.ukWorld’s Biggest Coffee Morning forMacmillan Cancer Support10am to 12 noonFRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBERScout and Guide Hall, Church Street, MilnathortWould you know what to do in an emergency?St. Andrew’s Ambulance Association are running aStandard First Aid Course every Thursday, commencing27 August to 26 November 2009 (7.00 to 9pm), at KeltyCommunity Centre.The certificated course is open to anyone who wants to learnFirst Aid. In the past, attendees have completed the coursefor work purposes, the Duke of Edinburgh Award, as well asdeveloping their own personal skills. The cost of the 12week course (including an up-to-date First Aid Manual) is£35.00 per adult.For more information, please call Alex on 01383 880638 orcome along to Kelty Community Centre where you will bemade very welcome.Orwell Bowling Club Social EveningSaturday 12 SeptemberBingo at 8pm followed by Dancing along withtalented local Husband and Wife teamNEIL and EILEEN MILLER – Neil sings “70’s –Noughties” with Eileen in Lily Allen mode.NOT TO BE MISSED!Entry £2 (non-members)Kinross and District Art ClubART EXHIBITION AND SALEKinross Parish ChurchThursday 24 September 3.30pm to 8pmFriday 25 September 10.30am to 4pmSaturday 26 September 10.30 am to 4pmSee also p. 36 for more informationRecycle your waste and helpthe Friends of Wumenu Community Farm(Charity No SC037724)www.f riendsof wumenufarm.org.ukThe charity will take: old agricultural tools, bikes, clothes,fabrics, old sewing machines, art materials, duvets, curtains,blankets and bedding, kitchenware, toys, clothes, playequipment, power tools, garden tools household furnitureand unwanted electrical goods in any condition. All goodscan be collected.Telephone Graham Holden on 01577 864115.Free Energy Saving AdviceFreephone 0800 512 012Free, impartial advice on energy efficiency in the home,sustainable transport choices, small-scale use of microrenewablesetc. Advice to individuals, communities andsmall businesses.Contributors – please send your itemwell before the deadline if you can