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Strathearn News for 12 June 2009

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Ardvreck mathematical high flyers win certificates Jun 12 2009

SIX Ardvreck pupils (pictured) have won certificates in the Scottish Mathematical Challenge competition.Read

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Tower Hotel closes doors Jun 12 2009

YET another Strathearn hostelry has fallen victim to the credit crunch.Read

MSP Liz speaks out about Post Office closures Jun 12 2009

LOCAL MSP, Liz Smith, has highlighted a report by the National Audit Office which suggests that the recent closure of 2,500 Post Office branches, including many in Perthshire, will save far less money that was initially anticipated.Read

Braco kids bidding to save the tigers Jun 12 2009

THE nursery class in Braco Primary School have been doing a project about ‘big cats’.Read

The best at Crieff country market Jun 12 2009

The bustling market in the town centre offers the highest quality Scottish crafts, plants and foods from local traders. You’ll find local textile and skincare products, jewellery, photography, top quality plants, fresh fruit and vegetables, bakery items and Scottish meat produce – in James Square.Read

Marathon is a cake walk for Pink Ladies Jun 12 2009

IAIN Campbell of Campbell’s Bakery is supporting his wife Ailsa and Strathearn's Pink Ladies, who are doing the Moonwalk in Edinburgh on June 20, by selling pink ribbon empire biscuits and pink ribbon french cakes.Read

Lang Toon set for fun and games Jun 12 2009

NEXT Tuesday, June 16, hails the start of the ‘Lang Toon in June’ community fun week, writes Caroline Boxer.Read

Energy advice for Strathearn residents Jun 12 2009

THE Energy Saving Trust is calling for Strathearn householders to contact them to find out how they can benefit from the Scottish Government’s Energy Assistance Package.Read

Nick Nairn drops into Crieff High Street Jun 12 2009

CELEBRITY chef Nick Nairn described Crieff fishmongers ‘Fish in Crieff’ as “genuinely the best fish shop in Scotland” as he demonstrated how best to cook fresh fish for lucky locals on Friday, June 5.Read

Weekend will be pouring at Braidhaugh Jun 12 2009

THE marquees are erected, the barrels are in place and last minute details are almost finalised for the first Crieff Charity Beer Festival, which takes place this weekend at Braidhaugh Park.Read

Crieef Parish Church news Jun 12 2009

THIS week the congregation welcomed Jim and Marilyn MacDonald back from holiday. They looked relaxed and rested after a break in the sunshine. Jim and Marilyn celebrate their Ruby Wedding this weekend and are looking forward to sharing this milestone with the family. Congratulations and best wishes from the parish community.Read

Braco Castle quarry inquiry closes Jun 12 2009

THE Public Inquiry into James McCaig’s appeal against Perth & Kinross Council’s refusal to permit sand and gravel extraction from a quarry on Braco Castle land ended last Thursday, writes Caroline Boxer.Read

Gala fun times ahead in Muthill Jun 12 2009

SCARECROWS will be the order of the day in Muthill over the next few weeks.Read

Crieff Primary welcome Polish visitors Jun 12 2009

CRIEFF Primary School were visited by two teachers from the Kornel Makuszynski Primary School in Boruszyn, Poland last week.Read

Views wanted on Braco village hall plans Jun 12 2009

LOCAL residents are being encouraged to comment on proposed improvements to one of Strathearn’s busiest village halls.Read

Comrie Community Council holds meeting Jun 12 2009

GIVING an update on crime in the village at the May meeting of Comrie Community Council was Community Crime Officer Sarah Jane Bell. During the month one theft was reported (enquiries are ongoing); one assault was detected and two acts of vandalism were committed at Combruith (one detected and one an ongoing enquiry) and a vehicle parked in Strowan Road had been vandalised.Read

Youngsters encouraged to go to Car Zone Jun 12 2009

YOUNG car users are being encouraged to attend the Car Zone afternoon in Taylor Park on Saturday.Read

Crieff gets first taste of new restaurant chain Jun 12 2009

IT HAS been two weeks since Paparazzi threw open its doors in Crieff to a welcoming community.Read

Gala now in full swing Jun 12 2009

BLACKFORD Gala week is now in full swing and this year’s mix of events has something for everyone.Read

Police will zoom in on speedsters Jun 12 2009

LOCAL motorists are being issued a gentle reminder by Tayside Police to “watch their speeds” following a number of complaints from concerned residents, writes Caroline Boxer.Read

Strathearn youngsters take up reading challenge Jun 12 2009

SCOTTISHPOWER has teamed up with Friends of the Earth Scotland and the Edinburgh International Book Festival to launch a fun end of term reading challenge for Strathearn youngsters.Read

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