11 September 2009 - Strathearn news

Musician Tim makes track for new album Sep 11 2009

A YOUNG student musician from Crieff has just got his first album deal.Read

Muthill windfarm plans go on display Sep 11 2009

A PUBLIC Information Exhibition is being held to give the local community an insight into the proposed development of a Wind Farm near Muthill.Read

Sisters bring Blow & Blast classes to musicians Sep 11 2009

MOST people who take up an orchestral woodwind instrument as an adult would like to be able to participate in some sort of band or orchestra. However, existing groups are almost invariably intended for far more experienced players.Read

Autumn courses on offer Sep 11 2009

LOCALS wishing to dust off those little grey cells over the darker months are being asked to consider signing up for one of the following courses on the upcoming Autumn Programme compiled by Strathlearning.Read

Crieff Drama Group appeals for picnic benches Sep 11 2009

CRIEFF Drama Group has always had to be extremely resourceful organising props and costumes for their productions, but this time the quest is more bizarre than usual.Read

Full steam ahead for Blackford rail campaign Sep 11 2009

LOCAL MSP Roseanna Cunningham has welcomed the Scottish Parliament’s Petitions Committee’s decision to keep open the Campaign to re-Open Blackford Railway (COBRA) petition and invite new submissions from petitioners, writes Caroline Boxer.Read

Wave of crime hits Auchterarder Sep 11 2009

OVER the past few weekends the Lang Toun has been the target for a minority of mindless vandals, who have left a trail of destruction in their path.Read

Stone of Destiny to be screened at Comrie Cinema Club Sep 11 2009

COMRIE Cinema Club’s new season begins on Saturday night with a showing of Stone of Destiny, the film based on the book by Ian Hamilton QC.Read

Royal Highland Show honour for farmer Tom Paterson Sep 11 2009

A STRATHEARN sheep farmer has been honoured for his lifetime’s commitment to the Blackface breed.Read

Climate change cash for Muthill Sep 11 2009

MUTHILL Community Development Association were delighted to receive formal confirmation this week that the community has been awarded a grant of £84,588 from the Climate Challenge Fund.Read

Comrie celebrates school centenary Sep 11 2009

COMRIE Primary School’s centenary celebrations came to a close on Saturday with a street party to “kick off the next hundred years”.Read

High standard at Strathearn Horticultural Show Sep 11 2009

“ONE of the best shows I have attended this year,” was the verdict of a judge adjudicating at the Strathearn Horticultural Show on Saturday.Read

Praise for charity fundraisers Sep 11 2009

THE people of Crieff have been highly praised by The Parkinson’s Disease Society for their support in helping raise £1300 for the charity.Read

Strath country path draws a little closer Sep 11 2009

THERE could soon be an off-road multi-user path linking Crieff and Comrie if Scottish Ministers sanction the newly revised Draft Core Paths Plan.Read

Morrison's pupils set for Gambia Sep 11 2009

SIX Morrison's Academy pupils will be spending Christmas and New Year in Gambia as part of a project to help re-build a school house in a remote area of the country.Read

Barrie’s Highland trek boosts unit Sep 11 2009

A CRIEFF man has donated over £1,000 to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at Ninewells Hospital after successfully completing the West Highland Way.Read

Top marks for Muthill Pre-School Group Sep 11 2009

A STRATHEARN Pre-School group has received a glowing report from the Care Commission.Read

Strathearn communities strike gold in awards Sep 11 2009

STRATHEARN communities were honoured at the annual Take a Pride in Perthshire awards held in Perth’s Salutation Hotel on Monday night.Read

Another accolade for Gleneagles Sep 11 2009

THE Gleneagles® Hotel has received further endorsement of its national status by taking the British Beauty & Spa Award for Hotel Destination Spa of the Year for the second consecutive year.Read

Foundation aims to generate support Sep 11 2009

MONDAY’S open meeting of Comrie Development Trust outlined the role of its new fundraising arm - The Comrie Foundation.Read

Concern over community council’s future Sep 11 2009

THE future of Crieff Community Council hangs in the balance following yet another resignation from its ranks.Read

WW2 recalled by church members Sep 11 2009

MEMBERS, friends and invited guests gathered at St Columba’s Episcopal Church to commemorate the 70th anniversary of the start of World War Two on September 3.Read

Campsite award for guides and scouts Sep 11 2009

PERTH and Kinross Scouts and Guides were this week congratulated after securing a £3275 Awards for All Big Lottery grant for their popular Craggan campsite which lies between Muthill and Comrie, writes Lynn Duke.Read

Chance for adults to sign up for classes Sep 11 2009

THERE is still an opportunity to sign up for a course run by Comrie Adult Education Association.Read

Changes made to welfare benefits Sep 11 2009

STRATHEARN Herald readers will be interested to learn that there are some important changes to the benefits system coming into place at the start of November, which means that you could become eligible for Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit if you have school age children or are over 60.Read

Strathearn school ground patrols finish Sep 11 2009

COMMUNITY Engagement Officer Sarah Jane Bell has issued a reminder this week that school ground patrols have not ceased, even though the local schools are back in session.Read

Sainsbury’s won't back down over Crieff Sep 11 2009

WITH the news this week that Sainsbury’s have applied to open a store in Perth - the Strathearn Herald asked the Supermarket giant if this meant that they were thinking of backing off from their Crieff plans.Read

Crieff motorist admits dangerous driving Sep 11 2009

A CRIEFF motorist who pled guilty by letter to a dangerous driving charge without taking legal advice has been given the chance to consult a solicitor.Read

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