November - Alyth Voice

Alyth Voice
76th Edition, November 2003
Tel/Fax: 01828 632545 Minimum Circulation 1200
Thanks to George Allan Chair of the AYP
for his article opposite.
There was no intention to apportion blame on
the young people of Alyth, as we all know
vandals come in all ages….
However someone was responsible for the
vandalism in our Town.
The people of Alyth do care, this is made
evident by all those working together in this
community. In recent months we have seen
both young and old working in various projects
in the town– Burn clean up, Maze, Tree
planting, Planter planting, to mention only a
few.
The generosity of the Alyth community both
young and old, is unstinting, as all our groups
of fund raisers will agree. Whether it be with
their time or their purse, and very often both.
Alyth Folk
MUSIC FOR ALYTH
Neil Archbold came to live in Alyth last
year and is bowled over by the great community
spirit in the town. He was really
impressed with the terrific Xmas lights
display which is funded entirely by the
people of Alyth and managed by an enthusiastic
group of volunteers. Such an undertaking
requires significant funding both to
maintain and improve the lights year on
year.
To help raise funds for the Alyth Xmas
Lights, and as a thank you to the people of
Alyth for making him and his wife Anne so
welcome Neil has named his new book of
traditional music “The Cantie Musikers
O’Alyth” and is donating all profits from
the sale of the book to the Alyth Xmas
Lights Fund.
The book contains many previously unpublished
pieces and is ideal for playing and
for dancing. Neil himself plays the
Northumbrian Small Pipes– an instrument
not heard often in these parts. The tunes are
suitable for most folk instruments, fiddle,
accordion etc. This is the fourth book of
Neil’s music to be published and contains
sixty tunes including a number of prize
winning compositions.
The “Cantie Musikers O’Alyth is on sale at
the Post Office priced £10.00, or can be
obtained directly from Neil:-
Tel; 01828 632971
AYP VISION OF A PERFECT ALYTH
The article “Vandals strike again in Alyth” gives
an impression that folk don’t care about “our
quiet little country town”. We all have different
images of Alyth and on a recent residential experience,
a group of young people from AYP
came up with their vision of a perfect Alyth for
young people that I would like to share with readers:-
“Our perfect Alyth would be a bright, clean, modern
place with no litter, no vandalism and no
drugs. Play parks would be cheerfully painted
with exciting modern equipment with pavilion
shelters, skate ramps, flying fox and basketball
and netball courts. There would be good facilities
like a leisure/sports centre, swimming pool and
football stadium. There would be lots of chances
for young people to do activities like quad bikes,
paint ball, football and all sorts of outdoor activities
and trips away to exciting places. There
would be good public transport; especially running
later so young people could make the best of
things to do in other towns. The people of Alyth
would be less old-fashioned in their outlook.
Adults including the police, would have a more
positive attitude towards young people and be
willing to work with them and help them do the
things they want to do and make Alyth a better
place for everyone.”
So their aspirations are not very different to the
rest of us. Too often the young are blamed for all
the ills ( and we know that the 2 window-breaking
incidents in last month’s piece were not committed
by young people). Young people are not
wholly blameless but who else is to blame? The
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following poem was written by a young Duke
of Edinburgh’s Award participant in 1959 and
still has a resonance today.
Who is to blame?
We see on the movies, and hear on the air,
Of killing and stealing, crime everywhere.
We look and we say as notice the trend,
This young generation, where will it end?
Too much money, too much idle time,
Too many movies of passion and crime.
Too many kids encouraged to roam,
By too many parents, who won’t stay at home.
Kids don’t make the movies,
Kids don’t write the books,
That paint a gay picture of gangsters and
crooks.
Kids don’t make the liquor, kids don’t run the
bars,
Kids don’t make the laws, kids don’t drive the
cars.
Kids don’t make the drugs that destroy the
brain,
It’s all done by older folk, greedy for gain.
Thus in so many cases it must be confessed,
The label delinquent fits older folk best.
F W White , 1959
In “The Passionate Pilgrim”, Shakespeare contends
that “crabbed age and youth cannot live
together”. It is up to all of us to prove him
wrong if we are to create the Alyth where care,
consideration and respect towards others is
constant regardless of age etc.
George Allan, Chair
Alyth Youth Partnership
1953
50 years ago laying
a wreath at
the War Memorial.
Helen Murrie
(MacDonald) is still heavily
involved with the Ladies
Branch of The British
Legion and still lays the
wreath today.
Helen also takes part in the
remembrance service at
the Caird Hall in Dundee
every year.
Left to Right– Mrs. Smith, Mrs. Menzies, Mrs Lynn, LD Wren Helen Murrie (MacDonald) Mrs Murrie, Mrs Strachan.

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Christmas Cake Recipe
Should be made 6 weeks before Christmas
0.5lb of Currents
0.5lb of Sultanas
6oz of Raisins
2oz of Cherries
5oz Butter
5oz Castor Sugar
4 Large Eggs
6oz Plain Flour
Pinch of Salt
1 Teaspoon Mixed Spice
Rind & Juice of 1 Lemon
1 Tablespoon Brandy
2oz Mixed Peel
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GREAT TRUTHS ABOUT GROWING OLD
1 Growing old is mandatory; growing up is optional.
2 Forget the health food. I need all the preserves I can get.
3 When you fall down, you wonder what else you can do when
you’re down there.
4 You’re getting old when you get the same sensation from a
rocking chair that you got from a roller coaster.
THANK YOU
Thank you from the local lady who gave a £10 donation
to the Voice. The lady in question is well known for her
love of animals and her usual donations go to charities
against animal cruelty.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS
The sun is hot the earth is dry
But still these children march on by
They have traveled for many a mile
Walking along in single file.
They travel on into the night
Until the early morning light,
Soon the crossroads they will find
Excitement on their little minds.
Christmas time is here at last
Another long hard year as passed.
Then their faces smile with glee
Down the road the lorries they see
Loaded with gifts for them to share
Sent from people they know who care.
In this time of poverty and pain
A present they are glad to gain,
A little toy and a bowl of rice
Puts a sparkle in all their eyes.
So this Christmas on shopping day
Think of those children far away
Spare a thought and spare a gift
And give those children's hearts a lift.
By
Betty Outram.
Have ready a 7 inch round cake tin with double thickness buttered
grease-proof paper. Clean the fruit and dry very thoroughly. Cream the
butter and sugar together until white and fluffy. Add lightly beaten eggs
gradually to the creamed mixture.
Sieve dry ingredients into bowl and add gradually. Lastly add rind, juice
of lemon and brandy. Mixture should be of a stiff dropping consistency.
Put mixture into prepared tin, leaving a slight hollow in the centre so it
will rise flat. Bake 3 to 4 hours at 300F.

Flt Lt Fairgrieve (RAF)
Hillview House
Meigle Road
Alyth
30 Sept 2003
YOUR LETTERS
Dear Sir/Madam,
On behalf of the Royal Air Forces Association (RAFA) I would like to
thank the kind people of Alyth for the splendid response during the
recent Battle of Britain collection. The princely sum 0f £27.08 was
raised, I would also like to thank Billy and his staff in the PO for their
cooperation and for looking after the collecting tin.
Thanks once again.
Yours aye,
Peter J. Fairgrieve
Dear Sir,
Why don’t the people of New-Alyth get their Voice on time? We all
spend our money in Alyth. I also thought the village was part of Alyth.
New Alythite.
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Freida
Postcards Makeover Please
Having had friends from afar visiting over the summer, I sought interesting,
relevant and “different” postcards of Alyth. I’m still seeking!
I didn’t fancy one of cars parked in the square. Could I suggest and I’m
sure this has been done before, that readers of Alyth Voice suggest sites
and situations for future pics? The Burn, Den and Kirk are lovely, but
people and animals are great here too.
Josi F.
Josi, a little bird told the Voice that the Community Council has
this very subject in hand, we look forward to some new and interesting
postcards of Alyth next year.
Childminder
(In process of becoming Registered)
will soon have full-time and part-time vacancies Mon-Fri. 8
am-6pm age 3 months—16 years old.
For more information Tel: Alyth 01828 633744
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Alyth Baby and Toddler Group
We are looking for new members to join our small and friendly
group– Cares, Grandparents, Toddlers and Babies all welcome.
We will be changing our days from Thursday to Friday morning from
November onwards.
Every Mon, Tues,& Friday at the Ogilvy Rooms 9.45—11.15 am. all
new comers very welcome.
Forthcoming events include:-
Friday 7th November:- Create a colourful bonfire poster.
Tuesday 2nd December
Friday 5th December } Arts & Crafts
Monday 8th December Make your own Christmas Cards.
Friday 19th December :-Children's Christmas Party
Friday 19th December :- Evening Adult Xmas Party
at the Altamount.
Any queries Telephone– R.Taylor 632705
59 Beechwood Avenue
Bottisham
Cambridge
CB5 9BG
7th Oct 2003
Dear Editor,
First let me confess that I had not heard of James Sandy till I read about
him recently in your Jan/Feb 2002 edition. Like many other people, I
imagine, I am greatly intrigued and would very much like to learn
more. Can you help me?
What kind of genius was he? Has any account been published, dealing
with his life or achievements? I note that Mrs Wessal has “collected
quite a bit of information about him” and you refer to “correspondence
that has been building up”
If you can help me in any way to learn more about “The Genius of
Alyth” I’d be very grateful indeed.
Best wishes
Yours sincerely
Gavin Mann
PS. I am a native of Alyth born 1929
Thanks for your letter Gavin,
I will contact the previous editor as he was the one who corresponded
with Mrs. Wessal.
In the mean time why not contact Alyth Museum?
Alyth Museum
Commercial Street
Alyth
Tel: 01738 632488
Fax: 01738 443505
Email: museum@pkc.gov.uk
Their collections are particularly strong in local history, domestic and
agricultural implements and artefacts connected with life in and around
Alyth, mostly in the 19 th century.
There is also a small display on James Sandy who developed a concealed
hinge for snuffboxes. In addition he is remembered for making
limbs, false teeth and musical instruments.
Or Why not contact Mrs. Wessal yourself I am sure she will be happy
to tell you about her great, great, great, grandfather-
The email address is wessel@wesselusa.com
Hope this is of help Freida
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Victorian Day which will take place on Saturday
the 29 th November 2003, is a fun day
that is sponsored by Alyth & District Business
Association. On this date Alyth will
once more step back in time, into the year of
Victoria of 1900. Most of the business owners
and staff will be dressed in Victorian
Style, and giving courteous and oldfashioned
assistance and service to all. Unfortunately
there are no promises of prices
from over one hundred years ago but one
never knows.
In conjunction with Victorian Day, which
has taken place over the previous six years
and brought a great deal of fun and jollity to
all that have been involved. There is also a
Victorian Dress Costume Competition,
which will be judged during the day by the
Alyth Citizen of the Year 2003, and the
THE CHRISTMAS WINDOW
COMPETITION
ALYTH & DISTRICT BUSINESS ASSOCIA-
TION 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
and the Young Citizen of the Year 2003.
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. Let’s make the Christmas Windows in Alyth
the best in Perthshire if not Scotland and also it will
make the judge’s task a really difficult undertaking.
It is hoped that all the Christmas windows will be
on display by the 29 th of November 2003 the day
the Christmas Lights in Alyth are switched on.
The Christmas Window Competition Shield will be
presented to the winner along with certificates for
1 st, 2 nd & 3 rd place.
On Tuesday, 7th October the Alyth Literary Society
started it's winter programme with an illustrated
talk by Mr Robert Hamilton from Bearsden. Assisted
by his travelling companion, Mr John Mackay,
Mr Hamilton took the large and appreciative
audience on a tour of the Western Isles from Arran
to South Uist and then rounded off with a short visit
to the Isle of May. Both men spend much of their
time walking throughout Scotland and this particular
talk was the product of many visits to the islands.
Mr Hamilton, who is a member of the Clydebank
Cam--era Club, impressively captured the
varied natural beauty of the isles on slides but his
expertise with a camera was probably best seen in
the magnificent sunsets and sunrises, which delighted
the audience.
The National Archives of Scotland was the subject
of the talk given on 21' October to another well
filled Ogilvy Rooms. Mr Jim Crow, a retired member
of the Archives -staff, assisted by Mr Robin
VICTORIAN DAY
Young Citizen of the year 2003. The winner's
will be presented with the Victorian Costume
Shield and there will also be framed certificates
for 1 st , 2 nd and 3 rd places.
It is hoped that all businesses and business personnel
will be taking part, and that there will be
many locals in period dress to add to the sense
of belonging to times of long ago.
Also many Charity or Charitable Organizations
from Alyth and District will have stalls with
items for sale etc. in the Airlie Street Hall between
1.00. p.m. and 4.30.p.m. If you wish to
have a charity stall please contact Michael Kay
on telephone 01828 632252/632690. There will
be no charge for anyone/group taking part as
Alyth & District Business Association is paying
all rental costs.
It is hoped also to have children of primary
school age taking part in Victorian Games on
Alyth Literary Society
“Successful Start at the Lit”
OPEN MINDS IN
PERTHSHIRE
Is a support group for all whose lives are
touched by the many developmental disorders
within the autistic spectrum. For 10
years they have been providing summer
activities, which is great fun for the children
and much needed respite for their
parents and carers. There are now in excess
of 60 children and young people attending
on a daily basis for 4 weeks during
the summer holidays receiving one to one
support from a very dedicated team of
volunteers.
They try to provide the same for a week at
Easter and the October holidays too ,so as
you can imagine the cost of providing such
support is not cheap and with only a small
Record Sum Raised in Alyth
Alyth Parish church raised the wonderful some of
£2200 in their fund raising charity shop in Airlie
Street Hall .
Taylor, a professional searcher gave an extremely
in-formative illustrated talk on the history and development
of what was known until recently as the
Scottish Records Office. He then followed on by
describing the records held from property records to
artefacts recovered from the Tay Bridge disaster.
Mr Crow's knowledge of the Archives was evident
from the detail and anecdotes, which were a feature
of a talk delivered professionally, enthusiastically
and with not a little humour.
The nest talk will take place on Tuesday, 4th November
when the author Polly Pullar from Aberfeldy
will give an illustrated talk on "Country Matters".
On Tuesday 18th November Mr Peter Morrison
from Edinburgh will give an insight into the
development of Ordnance Survey. Both meetings
will be held in the Ogilvy Rooms, Commercial
Street, Alyth and commence at 7.30pm.
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the Alyth Square in the afternoon suitably
attired in Victorian Dress to let the youth of
today see how there compatriots from long
ago dressed and kept themselves amused.
In Alyth Square at the conclusion of the
Christmas Lights switching on ceremony by
Alyth Christmas Lights Committee there will
be two Victorian Dress Competitions. The
competitions will be for children up to the age
of 16 years old followed by an adult competition
for people in Victorian Dress which will
be also judged by The Alyth Citizen of the
Year 2003, and The Young Citizen of the
Year 2003.
Everyone from near and far is invited to come
along to Alyth and join in on our day of jollification.
portion of the funding coming from the
local authority the rest is purely down to
donations and fund raising. On that note I
would like to express thanks to all who
purchased the Harry Potter anagrams and
to all at the PostOffice and the Spar in
Meigle for taking the time to sell them for
us.£102.50 was raised and Leigh Duncan
of Springbank Road was the lucky winner
of the cash prize.
If anyone feels that Open Minds can be of
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Charity Tables on
Victorian Day
Would any charity or charitable
group who would wish to have a
fund raising table, on Saturday the
29 th of November, Victorian Day,
in the Airlie Street Hall between
12.30.p.m. and 4.30.p.m. Please
contact Michael Kay, Chairman of
Alyth & District Business Association,
on 01828 632252 or 01828
632690, who have rented the hall
for this purpose. There will be no
charges made as Alyth & District
Business Association will pay the
cost of the Airlie Street Hall rental.
It is hoped that anyone taking part
will be willing to be attired in dress
of the style from the Victorian
period. There have been many
tables booked but there is always
space for some more. Charities that
took part in the event last year had
a most successful fund raising
afternoon.

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ARTICLE FOR ‘ALYTH VOICE’ BY Paul Ramsay
This has been an autumn of brilliant colours thanks to dry weather and
clear frosty nights. All over western Europe the story is the same: a dry
summer has been followed by a droughty autumn. My wife and I attended
the Third International Symposium on the Beaver at Arnhem in
Holland recently. As we sat in the train, bound for Arnhem from Amsterdam’s
Schipol Airport, we travelled through a landscape of small
fields, bounded by frequent ditches that led to canals. Every now and
then cultivation, or grassland ceased and there would be a small wetland
of reeds and willows: human settlement was always evident. The grass
was grazed by Friesian cows and small flocks of Texel sheep. As we
neared Arnhem the landscape changed to one of dry sandy heaths with
pine and oak woodland.
The symposium was attended by about one hundred and twenty people
from most of the European countries: Germans, Austrians, Dutch, Belgians,
French, Danes, Norwegians, Swedes, Finns, Lithuanians, Poles,
Russians, Czechs, Slovaks, Hungarians and Croatians. From further
afield there were Americans, Canadians and an Argentinian. Time and
again fellow participants would ask us about the progress of the official
project to reintroduce beavers to Scotland and be surprised to learn that
nothing much had happened for the last three years. It was clear that
people were surprised at our country’s conservatism. If crowded Holland
could receive the beaver why couldn’t Scotland with so much more
space?
On our last day in Arnhem we were driven by bus to the Gelderse Poort,
a nature reserve created from disused clay and sand pits. Beavers were
introduced to this area of wetland and willow wood about fifteen years
ago. The tall willow trees that predominated in the wood were white
willows (Salix alba), a hybrid of which is the cricket bat willow grown
in East Anglia. The water level of the ponds was about a metre below
the normal level, which left the beds of the shallower ponds exposed. It
was curious to walk about dryshod in one of the ponds and examine the
tuberous root systems of the water lilies. Fresh water mussel shells littered
the shore in several places, victims of the drought. From time to
time we saw living fresh water mussels progressing slowly through the
shallows of the ponds. They left behind them a long furrow, once at
least in an elegant and extended figure of eight. To say that they moved
seems like an exaggeration because for the most part they seemed quite
inert, but if one stood and watched for a few minutes there would be a
sudden puff of sand and the animal could be seen to shift a few millimetres.
After the symposium was over we spent a day in Amsterdam, much of it
in the Rijksmuseum. Gazing at ‘The Windmill at Wijk bij Duurstede’ by
Jacob Ruysdael (http://gallery.euroweb.hu/html/r/ruysdael/jacob/3/
windmill.html) with its enormous dark and cloudy sky (land and water
took up only a fraction of the picture), I wondered what the miller was
thinking as he looked over the landscape from the balcony of his mill
and reflected on the extraordinary concentration of people that inhabit
this remarkable country today and their struggle to stay there.
Vandals of the Older Kind
If by chance it had been youngsters they would have been called vandals.
Someone gave the order for the Barriers to be removed from the Burn of
Alyth, this letting all of the water out, leaving a trickle for the fish to
swim in, and a big glaury smelly hole-
Not good for Alyth’s image!
Someone also gave the order for the flowers to be removed ( Still in full
bloom mind you) from around the Millennium Clock. Yes, just by order
of PKC!!
After getting in touch with our common sensical councillors, Ian Miller
and Marguerite McKenzie, they soon sorted such bureaucratic idiocy.
If you see something needing sorted DO something about it!!!
There’s always the ENV help line —01738 476 476
or —08457500300
Gordon Balfour
Alyth
12-10-03

PUBLIC NOTICES
Nithin’ tae dae Alyth? Nonsense– there’s LOADS But ye hae
tae stir yersel’! Early October’s Musical Society’s Concert was
an absolute treat, and we didn’t even win a braw raffle!
We look forward tae “Nell’s Bells” next year.
O.K. so we’ve never heard of it either, but then the musical
show of “Tale of Two Cities” was a new experience too -an
exciting, innovative, courageous and wonderful choice.
Thank you all involved for giving us such treats.
Josi F
13/10/03
THANK YOU
St. Ninian’s Scottish Episcopal Church would like to say
“thank you” to all the people who supported our Coffee Morning on the
18th. We made a good sum- £527 in fact, and you are all so generous,
after a week of giving in the same hall.
Yours faithfully
L. Hart
In addition to our funds we have given to:-
Alzheimer's Carers, Alyth Christmas Lights Fund, Save the Children
and Cancer Relief.
Alyth Scout Group Events
( Beavers, Cubs & Scouts)
90th BIRTHDAY ENTERTAINMENT EVENING -
FRIDAY 21ST NOVEMBER,
Town Hall 7pm-9pm
All parents, friends, ex– scouts welcome.
Silver collection at the door.
Raffle
Come and let the boys entertain you!
For further info.
Contact –Dorothy McNee/Secretary 632560
Or Ron Kirkpatrick 633962 or any Group Leader
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.
ALYTH MUSICAL SOCIETY
The society would like to thank all those people who came along
and saw our concert held over two nights. The audiences, although
small, were most appreciative of the performance and the 44 songs
that were sung. Without this sort of support it would be difficult for
the society to keep going as it costs well over £10,000 to put on a
show.
The society have also commenced rehearsals for next year's show,
Nell's Belles, but it is not too late to come along and join the company.
Rehearsals are held in the Ogilvie Rooms every Monday at
7.30pm.
Do you have an event scheduled in your club or organisation?
Advertise it here– all community fund raisers are advertised free of
charge– so come on let the people of Alyth know well in advance
what’s going on in the town.
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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THANK YOU
On behalf of the Salvation Army, Blairgowrie, I would like to thank the
people of Alyth for their generous donations to the recent national Red
Shield Appeal. The magnificent sum of £399 was raised. With grateful
thanks. Hugh Cameron.
THANK YOU
We wish to thank everyone for the gifts, flowers, and cards given to us
on our 80th birthday. Also Jessie, John Bell, Rosemary and Karen for
decorating the hall.
Kind regards to all
Jane and Helen
3rd Alyth Brownies Silent Auction
We would like to say a huge thank you to all who came to our Silent
Auction on the 2nd of October, it was a great success. We made £230
for our funds. It makes it all worthwhile when we get support like that,
the Brownies were great as well, everyone seemed to go away with
something. A special thank you to Dawn who did most of the organising.
Thank you again.
Rhona Murdoch Guider
Macmillan Cancer Care
Coffee Morning
Airlie Street Hall
November 29th
10 am-12 noon
Cake & Candy, Bottle and Raffle Stalls, Whisky
Trail, also a special Christmas Hamper Raffle.
On display will be information & goods from Macmillan Cancer Care
Any donations to the above stalls would be much appreciated, and can
be handed into the hall on the Friday evening 28th,
on Saturday morning 29th, or contact Shona Dewar
Tel: 633354

HOBBIES GALORE IN ALYTH
Muriel and Doug McNicoll took over the Wool shop at 19 Airlie Street
Alyth in August this year. Although Wool and Haberdashery, are still
sold in the shop now known as “HOBBIES” Muriel is concentrating on
Hobbies and Crafts on a larger scale. There are a variety of Card making
and Decoupage items available as well as Painting kits and materials.
The card accessories available for those who would like to make
our own cards is impressive and boasts a wide range of Stickers, Decoupage
and Cards to suit every occasion.
Fabrics for that special children's bedcover or curtain, in a number of
popular characters, and a range of fabric to brighten your Christmas
table.
Hobbies specialises in Die Cast Models including a selection of limited
edition collectors pieces in various brands such as Corgi, Siku, Britains
and Vanguard. The shop also stocks a fair selection of toys, and you
can join the Christmas club to help spread the cost of Christmas.
Muriel has been delighted with the response from the people of Alyth
and hopes to stock items to suit many craft enthusiasts.
There is a craft book borrowing system, with a good range of books on
offer.
Whatever craft you are into it is worth taking a look at what is on offer
in Hobbies.
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
Pete Wishart MP
Save the Pension Book Petition
can still be signed at Alyth Post Office
THANK YOU TO SHIELA WHITE FOR HER £20.00
DONATION TO ALYTH VOICE
HER MOTHER NAN CURRIE (NE WALKER) WAS
REMEMBERED IN THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE.
CHRISTMAS ADVERTISING
It’s that time of year again. -CHRISTMAS – is around the
corner If you would like to advertise your business for Christmas,
Christmas Fayre or Special Christmas Menu or Entertainment,
or Special Christmas Event, or just send greetings to
your staff or customers, please send us your articles by 21st
NOVEMBER
Either by email to freida.murray@ntlworld.com or leave it
at Alyth Post Office.
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ALYTH CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
This years Christmas Lights will be switched in the Town square by
our newly elected Citizen's of the year following the annual torch light
parade from the guide hut at 6.30 led by Santa and the Blairgowrie &
District Pipe Band.
Any organisation's or individuals who would like to take part in the
parade meet at the Guide hut at 6.00pm.
We are delighted that Perthshire Brass will once again be playing in
the square before and after the switch on.
The Christmas Lights Committee are very grateful to the many helpers
who in all weathers turn out to put the lights up and in early January
take them down. We are also very grateful for the many donations
which we have received to-wards the Christmas fund.
Quiz Corner
10 questions for ‘The Voice’, created by ‘The Poser’
NOVEMBER QUIZ
HOW MANY?
Alyth Christmas Lights
200 Club
Winners for OCTOBER Draw
No 77 £50 Mrs. L. Fleming
No 103 £30 Mrs. A. Muir
No 112 £20 Mrs. C. Grieve
Thanks to all who helped and supported our Coffee
Morning on 11th October £491 was raised.
All the answers are numbers.
Alyth Quiz League
The league kicked off in the Lossett Inn on Tuesday 28th October and
will run for around 16 weeks. 10 charities benefited to the tune of £100
each and it is hoped that this year the league will do just as well. Losset
'A' are defending the title they won last year but many teams will be
trying to take their 'quiz' crown away from them. Keep an eye on the
Voice to see how things are going.
Thanks must go to the following venues for allowing their premises to
be used for the quizzes and in providing Raffle Prizes and half-time
snacks: The Blackbird Inn, Bowling Club, Burnside Inn, Geo's Bar,
Lands of Loyal and The Losset.
1) Holes in a Ten Pin Bowling Ball
2) Legs on a shrimp
3) Hulls on a catamaran
4) Pennies in a pre-decimal pound
5) Keys on a piano
6) Labours performed by Hercules
7) Millimetres in a metre
8) Shillings in a guinea
9) Numbers on a bingo board
10) States in the USA beginning with the letter M

ALYTH A.F.C A.G.M.
Office Bearers elected at the Alyth A.F.C. A.G..M.
Hon. President G. Buick
Hon. Vice President R. Lindsay
President R. Kydd
Vice President A. McCurdy
Secretary/Treasurer A. McCurdy 01828 632744
Team Manager F. Alexander 01828 632628
Committee R. Strachan, K. Smith, E. Kydd, H. Simpson
D. Smith, W. Mollison, S. Strachan, F. Badzmirowski
At the commencement of the meeting, tribute was paid to the late Mrs.
Eliza Milne by team manager Fergie Alexander. Mrs. Milne served the
club for 40 years in various capacities and ensured the club survived
when at times it seemed unlikely it would.
She set an outstanding example to all who have been involved with the
club and it is our responsibility to try to maintain these standards she
set.
The club have set out an agenda to try to keep upgrading and improving
facilities in the Diamond Jubilee Park, with whatever resources they
have, despite the lack of help from authorities and many acts of mindless
vandalism that does not seem to be peculiar to Alyth.
All at the club are looking forward to an exciting season with no fewer
than 12 teenagers in the squad of players.
ALYTH AMATEURS FOOTBALL SEASON
Alyth Amateurs football season is continuing in a positive manner,
with good results being the order of the day. It is the 10th
anniversary of the clubs greatest on field achievement when the
North of Tay Cup took pride of place in the Trophy Cabinet. It
would be a pleasant way to celebrate that achievement if the present
team brought the trophy back to Alyth. The management
believe the present squad of players is the best since the cup
winning side of 1993/94.
The club at present has no major sponsor and would be delighted
to hear from any business who may be interested in using our
shirts as a means of advertising their business.
We estimate that to kit out an individual player for one season is
approximately £50 and the cost of a match football is £40. ( We
use 5 per season)
If anyone or any business is interested in sponsoring a player or
match ball we would be delighted to hear from them.
Finally I would like to thank all the people who always support
and give so generously to all our fundraisers. I.E Bingo, Race
Nights, and those who have made generous donations to the club.
Yours in Sport
Fergie Alexander
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 Book of Remembrance
Forms will be available in Alyth Post Office
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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
Alternative Christmas Cake Recipe
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
4 large eggs
2 cups dried fruit
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup brown sugar
lemon juice
nuts
1 gallon whiskey
Sample the whisky to check for quality.
Take a large bowl.
Check the whisky again to be sure it is of the
highest quality.
Pour one level cup and drink.
Repeat.
Turn on the electric mixer; beat 1 cup butter in a
large, fluffy bowl.
Add 1 teaspoon sugar and beat again.
Make sure the whisky is still OK. Cry another
tup. Turn off mixer.
Break 2 legs and add to the bowl and chuck in
the cup of dried fruit.
Mix on the turner.
If the fried druit gets stuck in the beaterers, pry it
loose with a drewscriver.
Sample the whisky to check for tonsisticity.
Next, sift 2 cups of salt. Or something. Who
cares?
Check the whisky.
Now sift the lemon juice and strain your nuts.
Add one table. Spoon. Of sugar or something.
Whatever you can find.
Grease the oven.
Turn the cake tin to 350 degrees.
Don't forget to beat off the turner.
Throw the bowl out of the window.
Check the whisky again.
Go to bed.
Who the hic likes fruitcake anyway?