What's On in Aberfeldy and Loch Tay

EVENTS

PLEASE ALWAYS CHECK DATES AND TIMES OF EVENTS WITH THE INDIVIDUAL PROVIDERSBEFORE TRAVELLING . WE CANNOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY MISTAKES, CHANGES OR TYPOGRAPHICAL ERRORS.

Monday 15th March - The next meeting of the Pitlochry SWT will be tonight at 7.30pm in the Tryst. Prof Russell Coope will talk about Polecats: the return of a native. Everyone is welcome. SWT members £2, non-members £3

Friday 19th March - Spring Collection for Eastern Europe

and Scotland on behalf of Blythswood Care
4pm – 6pm at Aberfeldy Church Centre

This has been a really cold start to the year for us and it’s been a long time since I’ve been wearing 6 layers like last week – but hey, I did get cosy! The weather has been such a topic of conversation but at least we knew it would be short-lived and soon we would be dodging the falling icicles! So if you can, spare a thought for those in Eastern Europe who have to live at constantly freezing temperatures for months with inadequate food, clothing, bedding and fuel. This carries on and we find it hard to imagine what it must be like but maybe have a wee bit more of an inkling this year!
If you could put an extra item of food to be donated in your basket over the next few weeks that would be really appreciated, along with having a good rummage in the wardrobe for clothes.
The items currently requested for the Spring Collection are: Any clothing, especially: Warm Jackets, Warm Trousers, Fleeces and Jumpers for all ages, Hats, Gloves, Scarves, Bric-A-Brac, Washable and Disposable Nappies.
Strong Winter Footwear, Bedding, Sleeping Bags, Blankets, Tinned Food: Meat, Fish, Beans, Fruit, Vegetables and Macaroni Cheese. Coffee, Tea, Biscuits, Cooking Oil, Sugar, Dried Pasta, Rice, UHT Milk, Breakfast Cereal, Tinned Baby Food: - especially Fruit or Veg Varieties, Hard-Boiled or Jelly Sweets - Toothbrushes /Tooth Paste!
(All food needs sell by dates after October 2010 and no fresh produce Please)
We will gratefully accept tinned meat and fish, and flour and chocolate because: Like last year we are again going to give at least half of the food donations to The Highland Food Bank run by Blythswood to help them bring relief to those in need here in Scotland; especially important with the “credit crunch” hitting some individuals and families so hard.
There will be a “Bring and Buy” sale (and cups of tea) during the 2 hours and any donations for the stall will be very gratefully received. (Please contact Mais)
Donations of money towards transport costs would be greatly appreciated and can be sent to ‘Blythswood Care’, Highland Deephaven Industrial Estate, Evanton, Ross-Shire, IV16 9XJ, or collected on the day.
Thank you again so much for your help. Any enquires please contact Ali Edwards on 01887 829343 or Mais Steven on 01887 820278

Saturday 20th March - Highland Perthshire Communities Land Trust SC 032801 - Big Tree Country - All are welcome to come along to the village hall at Grandtully to enjoy a talk by Syd House, Forestry Commission Conservator for the Perth and Argyll Conservancy, author, film maker and originator of the Perthshire ‘Big Tree Country’ concept.
This is an opportunity to meet the Trustees and give them the benefit of your opinions. You could join the Trust. You could offer suggestions for the future management of Dun Coillich. The trees planted will grow, renewing the habitat, creating biodiversity and helping to offset climate change.
Your ideas and involvement in this community-owned land are needed. Dun Coillich is a place for you, your children and your grandchildren.
Place Grandtully Hall
Day Saturday 20th March 2010
Time 2.30pm - Displays and chat with Trustees
3.00pm - Brief formal AGM
3.30pm - Talk by Syd House - ‘Highland Perthshire – Big Tree Country’
followed by refreshments and discussion.
Any queries? Contact Paul Jarvis 01887 820988 www.hpclt.org

Monday 22nd March - Get Active Stay Young Event in Aberfeldy Town Hall - This free event has been organised by Perth and Kinross Leisure, the Healthy Communities Collaborative and other agencies to give local people a chance to come along and try out activities which can be provided in the Town Hall.
There will be an opportunity to play table tennis, badminton, indoor kurling and pool, to try dancing on the dance mat, tai chi or yoga and to have a go on the Wii interactive games consul. There is something for all abilities, some activities can be done from sitting, and transport to and from the event can be booked - all at no cost!
The event will run from 10am till 3pm with free refreshments available all day and free soup lunch from 12 – 1pm. People will have the opportunity to sign up for a variety of different sessions throughout the day but if you just want to come along to have a chat with friends and watch what is going on you will still be most welcome.
For more information or to book transport to the Town Hall, please phone 01738 473718.

Thursday 25th March The Loch Tay Association
Annual General Meeting

In the Killin Hotel, Killin.
Thursday 25th March at 7.30pm

If you are an existing member
or would like to join us please come along.

Friday 26th March - Fashion Show Extravaganza - NOA of Aberfeldy will be holding a Fashion Showin the Town Hall at 7.30pm. Always a hit with everyone, this year will provide a great look at the current trends and styles.

Tickets will be on sale in NOA, Wade Newsagents, Windows, S Dow, and will cost £8 and concessions£5, which will include refreshments.

Proceeds from the show will go to Move 2 Improve. We are looking forward to the show and I am sure it will be a fun night for everyone.

Sunday 28th March - Fortingall Gun Club - March Shoot - The shoot will take place at North Chesthill Shooting Ground at Balintyre, Glenlyon which is about 3.5 miles up Glenlyon from its junction with the Fortingall/Fearnan road.
We will be shooting 25 DTL and 25 ABT. A Pool competition shoot will be ongoing during the day.
Entry: Members £10, Visitors £12. Ground opens at 1 pm and entries close at 2 pm.
Visitors are welcome. Any queries? Contact Sandy Argo on 07979 594 575

Sunday 28th March - Pitlochry & District Choral Society March Concert - The Pitlochry and District Choral Society is giving a concert entitled 'A Night at the Opera' on 28th March at 7.30pm in the Atholl Suite at the Atholl Palace Hotel. The programme includes popular opera choruses and a concert version of Gilbert and Sullivan's Trial By Jury. Tickets £12 available from members and the Tourist Information Office. Please see our website www.pdcs.info for more details.

Tuesday 30th March

The Town Hall, Aberfeldy
Tuesday 30th March 2010
4.30pm to 7.30pm

www.scotblood.co.uk

Thursday & Friday 1st - 2nd April - Heartland Film Society - 1st and 2nd April - I’ve loved you so Long - An elegant thriller from Phillipe Claudel starring Kristin Scott Thomas. The untroubled life of a middle class French family is thrown into turmoil when a long lost sister returns, bringing a buried secret. Cert 15, French, with sub-titles. Screening in the Locus Centre, 7 for 7.30.

Saturday 15th May - Highland Perthshire Cycling Festival BIG Day - Victoria Park, Aberfeldy.
Now in its second year, this year’s family-friendly festival of cycling will be even bigger and better than last year. Look out for:
The Clan – everyone’s favourite stunt group returns to impress us
Hand cycling – adapted bikes giving disabled people the chance to have a go
Unusual bikes – for everyone to try
Guided rides – explore the area on two wheels

Competitions, workshops, demonstrations, stalls, treasure hunts, best-dressed bike – and much more!
If you run a business or community group and would like to have a stall at the festival or get involved, please get in touch.
More details will be on the website soon www.perthshirecyclingfestival.co.uk For more information contact emma@perthshirecyclingfestival.co.uk

REGULAR EVENTS throughout Highland Perthshire - (For more details -contact Aberfeldy Tourist Information Centre tel 01887 820276. Please also check with them to ensure events are still current)

Alpine Safaris – Experience the sub- arctic environment, winter wildlife and breathtaking views from the warmth and comfort of our Land Rover before stopping to enjoy refreshments in our Mountain Bothy. Duration 2 ½ hours. Booking essential. For further information or to book please call Highland Safaris on 01887 820071 or email info@highlandsafaris.net or visit www.highlandsafaris.net

Spotlight Safaris – With a powerful Land Rover mounted spotlight, search for creatures of the night and witness the drama of the night sky as you explore an ancient Caledonian Pine Wood. Duration 1 ½ hours. Booking essential. For further information or to book please call Highland Safaris on 01887 820071 or email info@highlandsafaris.net or visit www.highlandsafaris.net

Dunkeld and District Strathspey and Reel Society - The Dunkeld and District Strathspey and Reel Society meet every Monday at the Royal School of Dunkeld between 7.30pm-9.30pm. We are a friendly group, and are always looking to recruit new members of all ages and abilities. We are also available to play at Fundraisers/Parties or Functions at a very reasonable rate. For more information, please contact Fiona on 01796 482 666, or just come along to our next practice!

Tuesdays:

Soto Zen Meditation Group. 34, Kenmore St. 8 -9,30pm, Phone 01887 820339

Wednesdays:

Aberfeldy Amblers: Short Walks from Old Church CP, 1.30pm

Thursdays:

Kenmore: Mains of Taymouth Stables – Ladies night, 5.30 -7.30pm, £30

Fridays:

Fortingall Hotel : Traditional Music Sessions – Fiddle Music 8pm

Saturdays:

Watermill: Childrens’ story Telling, 11 - 11.30am

Fortingall Hotel: Traditional Music, Harpist – Claire Hewitt 8pm

Sundays: