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KILLIN NEWSKILLIN & DISTRICT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

Issue No. 15 July 1993

See Three Lochsfor the Price of One!

Formal Launch of Tay TrundlerThe new "Loch Tay Trundler" countrybus service started on 26th June with anoffer no visitor to the Central Highlandsshould miss - see three lochs for the priceof one! For the "Loch Tay Trundler"not only goes by Loch Tay but alsotrundles along the equally beautiful shoresof Loch Lubnaig and Loch Earn. Thepicturesque circular route also includesthe dramatic 'Sma Glen, Glen Ogle andthe Falls of Dochart.

There will be services run in bothdirections round the route every Saturday,Sunday and Monday from 26th June until20th September inclusive.

The Trundler buses, identified by adistinctive red and green logo, can beboarded at the holiday towns and villageslinked by the service - Aberfeldy,Kenmore, Killin, Callander, Comrie andCrieff - or the buses can be stopped onrequest in the countryside. There willalso be service links to the railheads atPitlochry and Stirling.

The "Loch Tay Trundler" is one of threenew services run as a multi-agency

project to test the demand for better accessto the countryside and its attractions bypublic transport.

Target users for this new 130 mile cross-region link include not only localresidents, but also hill-walkers and touristswho will be encouraged to leave theircars behind.

The operation of the "Loch Tay Trundler"is financially supported by both CentralRegional Council and Tayside RegionalCouncil with marketing support fromtourist boards and development agencies.Marketing is funded by Forth ValleyEnterprise and the Scottish Tourist Boardwith the participation of Loch Lomond,Stirling and Trossachs Area Tourist Boardand Perthshire Area Tourist Board.

A colour leaflet, with timetable, givingfull details of the "Loch Tay Trundler",the "Loch Lomond Trundler" and the"Trossachs Trundler" Summer services isnow available from local touristinformation centres, post offices andlibraries.

Killin EnhancementInitiative

Good news for the people of Killin! Itlooks as if many of the problems andless attractive aspects of the village, suchas coach and car parking and the entranceto Breadalbane Park, are to be the subjectof a Village Enhancement Programmeset up by the Rural Stirling EconomicPartnership. To use their words "thePartnership wishes to improve theperformance of the local economy ofKillin through a five year enhancementprogramme, which will involvedevelopment of the village environment,visitor facilities and local businesses".Splendid words! But maybe this timethey mean business! The partnership isa combination of Regional/DistrictCouncils and Forth Valley Enterprise/Tourist Board. Together they seem tohave the resources that local Councilscouldn't look at by themselves.

Ambitious Wide-ranging Plan

The plan is undoubtedly wide-ranging andambitious taking in improvements toapproaches to the village, the Main Streetitself, coach and car parking (especiallywith the new Tourist/Heritage Centre atthe Old Mill) access to tourist attractions(such as Finlarig Castle, McNab BurialGround, Old Railway Viaduct, Loch Tay,Fingal's Stone etc), linking up withfootpath and cycleway networks.Although they have in mind to promotetourism, they will also look at othereconomic elements in the villageeconomy.

Consultants to Compete for the Work

The plan is to be achieved bycommissioning consultants on acompetitive basis to prepare an overall 5year strategy and outline developmentprogramme, with more detailed proposalsfor the first two years. The entrance toBreadalbane Park and Monemore parkingwould be of high priority.

Already £10, 000 has been set aside tocommission the consultant's study, whichwould of course, be the subject of localconsultation.

COMMENT Up to the Big SchoolThings seem to be looking up for Killin!First there is the start of a new Busservice linking us to Kenmore andAberfeldy, then we've got the Old Millopening as a Tourist and Heritage Centrenext Spring (which, incidentally, seemslikely to be called "The BreadalbaneFolklore Centre"! Any comments?). Wethink also that we've just about gotCentral Regional Roads Department toattend seriously to our parking problems.Now we've got a large scale VillageEnhancement Programme going out toCompetitive Tender to consultants. Wethink we hear small voices saying "NO!Not more planning studies! Please canwe have some ACTION!" However thisdoes look to be a promising development,although it is to be a five year strategy.Can we just emphasise priorities for thefirst two years: (1) Coach and car parking;(2) Village traffic (the bridge particularly,but also speed controls); (3) The entranceto Breadalbane park; and perhaps mostimportant of all, can we impress uponthe Rural Stirling Partnership the need tokeep the Village itself involved throughthe Community Council and PublicMeetings.

Finally, we should like to wish the twonew Community Councils of Killin andStrathfillan every success in the years tocome.

Next IssuePlease note that copy for the nextissue of the newspaper is requiredbefore the end of August for theSeptember publication. It will ofcourse be the Show Issue. Clubsand Societies may wish to provideinformation for the Winter period,so get your copy in early.

Killin School's class of Primary 7 who start at McLaren High School in Callanderafter the Summer holidays.

Back Row: Emma Hunter, Shari Osier, Colin Donald, Camilla Bates,Lesley Ann Wright, Emma Cockburn, Alan Donelly, Lesley Mitchell

Front Row: Jamie Syme, Jonathan Donaldson, Graham Grant

Sheep Shearing CompetitionThe Annual Sheep Shearing Competitionwas held at Innishewan Farm (by kindpermission of Mrs Bowser) on Friday18 June. Fifteen competitors took partin the Hand Shearing, 20 competitorstook part in the Machine Shearing.

Winners

Open Machine: 1st: H Mitchell; 2nd:W Jones; 3rd: A Rankine

Local Machine: 1st: R Webster; 2nd:G Stewart; 3rd: S Christie

Hand Shearing: 1st: J Elliot; 2nd:A McKechnie; 3rd: J Wright

Stool Clipping: 1st: J Wright; 2nd:Mrs J Bowser

Blades and CoMain Street,

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pressure washers, lawn tractors etc. Any make

We stock a range of petrol strimmers, from £159 inc. VAT. Mowers from£200 to the luxury Hayter Harrier 22" self-propelled raer roller £699.

Also Dolmar Chain Saws, Karcher Pressure Washers, generators,petrol Flymos, etc., and we offer a postal spares service for parts

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LOOK OUT for our stand at the Killin Show.Tel: 063 171 577 Fax: 063 171 744

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The Earl Haig Fund (Scotland)

Poppy Appeals1992 and 1993

(1) General Sir Michael Gow andorganisers of the Scottish PoppyAppeal 1992 thank the Parish ofKillin and Ardeonaig for themagnificent sum of £656. 41collected in 1992 (including theParish Church Retiring Collection)1991 collection was £575. 86. Mythanks also to lady collectors, shopsand garages who helped pass the1991 total. Well Done!

(2) Dates for 1993 are notified: PoppyWeek 8 - 1 3 November (see notebelow); Remembrance Sunday14 November.

Note: Provided I get poppies deliveredin good time from Edinburgh, I shallendeavour to have boxes available forestablishments for delivery by 29 October.Lady collectors who wish, may collectboxes and poppies by weekend 5, 6 and7 November allowing them nearly twoweekends to allow for weather! As soonas they are seen on TV they may bestocked by establishments.

KILLIN COMMUNITY COUNCILThe first meeting of the new KillinCommunity Council, since the separation ofCrianlarich and Tyndrum to form their ownCouncil (Strathfillan), took place in theMcLaren Hall on 16 June 1993. CouncillorIan Martin of Stirling District Council andCouncillor Susan Duke of Central RegionalCouncil were present.

The Council was formally set up by Mr AlexDownie of SDC, who explained that the newCouncil would consist of eleven membersand that the boundary separating it from theStrathfillan Council would be based on theold education boundary.

Office bearers were elected as follows: -

Chairman: Dr E McColl; Vice Chairman:Mrs P Christie; Secretary: Ms HMacDonald (co-opted); Treasurer: Mr SAitken

Mr Downie explained that a new constitutionshould be drawn up for the new Council andthe SDCs Community Services Departmentwould be involved.

Dr McColl then took the Chair for the firstmeeting. An item to do with parking atMonemore was discussed and the short termimprovement to the junction of CraignavieRoad with the Main Road would beundertaken in the Autumn. Mr Aitken alsooutlined the plans of the Killin VillageEnhancement Initiative which would dealwith parking among many other villageproblems.

An application for a fairground to be heldfrom 3 July to 31 July 1993 in the,Capercaillie parking area was considered.The Council decided to oppose the plan onthe grounds that parents had already showntheir hostility to such fairs, it would beenvironmentally unacceptably close to aconservation area, the noise would be aserious problem, it would put pressure on thelocal car park at Monemore and being soclose to the river it might be dangerous tochildren.

Councillor Martin reported that the new SDClogos showed the range of work the Councilwas responsible for. He also reported thatwindow replacement in Council houses wouldbe carried out in 1996/97. Externaldecoration of wooden houses at Ballechroiskwould be done this year.

The Treasurer presented his report for theyear and pointed out that the main income ofthe Council was Breadalbane Park lets. Thiswas now reduced since Caravan Rallies werelimited to 40 vans, and some clubs were notbooking.

The following are the members of the KillinCommunity Council. Please contact them ifyou wish any matter to be discussed or raisedwith SDC or CRC: -

Dr E M McColl, Chairman; Mrs P Christie,Vice Chairman; Mr S Aitken, Treasurer;Mr H McDonald, Secretary; Mr JMcGregor; Mrs M Inglis; Mr A Walker;Mrs F Kennedy; Mr J Gauld; Mr DMcRobbie

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COSTCUTTERS T O P P R E S S

Prices down from July.There will be a major new shopping giant moving into Killin

Costcutter Supermarket have signed a supply agreement with Julie and Mitch!Which means prices down on all propietory brands and own label products. For e x a m p l e . . .

Nescafe 100g£1. 39

Heinz Beans 400g29p

Kelloggs Corn Flakes 500g£1. 09

Right Price Jam 450g53p

Nisa Lemonade 2ltr.57p

Thank you for your support over the last year!We hope to offer a more competitive service as

COSTCUTTERS

Heinz Soups41 p

Right Price Toilet Tissue 23p twin Pack

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This is your chance to win a superb35mm Nikon EF100 Compact Camerafree with the Killin News in ourpicture competition. Runner up prizeKodak single use.

In the May issue (no 14) there were3 photographs of everyday householdobjects which have been taken at anunusual angle or close up. These arere-printed above (pictures 1 -3 ).

Below are pictures 4 - 6 for you toidentify.

The final four will appear at the KillinNews Show Tent on 21 August at theKillin Show.

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Simply complete the slip below withyour name and address and yourpicture answers by number and placeit in the Killin News Box which ison display at the Post Office or bringall ten answers to the Show Tentwhere the winners will be drawn bythe Show Queen at the Killin Show.

Final entries to be received no laterthan 3. 00 pm - Show Day. Entry isfree and is restricted to one adult perhousehold.

Tear Off Slip

Name

Address

Picture 1

Picture 2

Picture 34

Picture 4

Picture 5

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STIRLING DISTRICT COUNCIL

The Information Access Van will bein Killin on Fridays July 2, 16 30August 13, 27. September 10,24. October8, 22.Information provided on all District

Council Services, repairs,housing, etc. An officer

will also beavailablefrom theBenefitsAgency.

Killin News Picture Competition (Part 2)Picture 1 Picture 2 Picture 3

Picture 4

National Mod October 1993The finals of the choral competitions and other events will take place inAirdrie on the dates and times stated below. If there is sufficient demand abus or other transport might be arranged. The events likely to attract interestare as follows: -

Margaret Duncan and Lovat & Tullibardine Shield Competitions start 1. 30 pm,22 October - tickets £3. 00 and £3. 50 respectively. Final Concert 7. 30 pm,22 October - tickets £4. 50. The Fiddlers Rally will be on 16 October starting7. 30 pm - tickets £4. 50. Anyone wishing to go, please contact me at 820540as soon as possible. Dates and times of other events also available from me.

J Sutherland

First Born Foal at Milton Morenish StudThis picture shows Amadeus thebeautiful chestnut foal with his dam,Marina, born on 24 May at MiltonMorenish Stud Riding Centre (partof Loch Tay Highland Lodges) justoutside Killin.

Otherwise known as "Wolfie", thecolt has lived up to all expectationsas the forerunner to hopefully a longline of top quality young bloodstockwhich the owners Mr and Mrs Boothare planning to breed in the future.

StrathfillanCommunity Council

The formation of Strathfillan CommunityCouncil, representing Crianlarich/Tyndrum and surrounding areas, is theresult of negotiation between localCouncillors and Stirling District Council.For some time it had been thought thatthe issues relevant to Crianlarich andTyndrum were sufficient to merit thecreation of a more immediately focusedCouncil. Dierdrie Elrick, Assistant AreaCommunity Development Officer,represented the District Council at theinaugural meeting on 15 June. Dierdriesupervised the election of office bearerswith the following result: - Convener -Paul Kelly; Deputy Convener - WattyAnderson; Treasurer - Bill Paulin;Secretary - John Riley. The othermembers of Council are May Clement,John Champion, Jock Henderson,Tommy Coffield and Jim Atkinson.

Following the adoption of theConstitution, and a statement outliningthe policies and objectives of the newCouncil, various members were proposedas being responsible for particular areasof interest. The Strathfillan CommunityCouncil intend that this style of operationie individual Councillors acting on behalfof Council dealings with a particularagency, will be the cornerstone of theiroperations.

Salmon/Trout FishingPleasure Cruising (Day, half day

or by the hour) on Loch TayNo exp. necessary

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BrackenBracken, a naturally occurring plant inthe British Isles, has become a plaguethrough a combination of intensiveexploitation and lack of an acceptablesolution.

In the diversity of plant species that oncewas the ancient forest, bracken was heldin check by both the vigour of the rest ofthe forest and the trampling of wild cattle,the aurochs, bison, deer and wild boar.

The auroch's genes, although the speciesis extinct, I feel can still be glimpsed,spread through the many breeds ofdomesticated cattle and particularlyhighland cattle. So how can the problemof vast areas of bracken be dealt with?

If some bracken covered areas wereplanted up with diverse native wood andgrazing in other areas changed tohighland cattle, it is possible that theprosperity so generated by thisenhancement of the environment and thesale of cattle, would be greater, than ifthe problem were tackled by chemicalspraying.

D Twigg

Daldravaig PloughingMatch

The Annual Ploughing Match washeld at Daldravaig Farm (by kindpermission of Judge Stroyan) onSaturday 30 May. Twelvecompetitors took part.

Big Class

1st: Malcolm Kelly; 2nd: GilbertChristie; 3rd: Hamish McDiarmid

Small Class

1st: Finlay MacAskill; 2nd: StewartChristie; 3rd: Ian Noble

Overall Winner

Finlay MacAskill

P Christie

School Sports DayKillin School had their Sports Day on 16 June in Breadalbane Park. Fortunatelythe weather turned out fine and a great day was had by all, including parents.The two Houses, Lochay and Dochart, competed fiercely against each other.Our picture shows competitors waiting their turn to take part.

New PostmasterWe welcome Ian and FrancesMacLaggan and their daughters Kirstyand Lynsey (yes this is the correctspelling!) who have taken over the PostOffice (1st July).

Ian is not new to Post Office wayshaving worked in a variety of posts over31 years.

The MacLaggan hope to get involvedin village activities as time permits.Quote from Ian "remember to supportyour local Post Office!"

AW

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paint removaland much more.

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Killin Kirk250 Anniversary

In 1754, Thomas Clark, Mason, Dunkeld,built the Kirk at a cost of £3, 120 Scots,plus certain extras which included £3. 00for "drink money when the Kirk wasfinished!"

In 1948 the large War Memorial/Windowcommemorating the dead of two WorldWars was installed, replacing a windowthat had been destroyed in a storm. Thepresent window, of considerable artisticmerit, is in danger of collapse and mustbe restored, the cost of which is likely tobe in the region of £6, 500.

The Society of Friends of Killin andArdeonaig Parish Church is leading thisproject and has pledged £3, 000; adonation of £500 has already beenreceived, but there is still a long way togo.

The Society will seek sponsorship andhelp from outwith Killin but asks all,whether auld Killin folk or those whohave joined the Community morerecently, to ensure that this worthy projectis achieved. Donations may be given tothe Society's Treasurer, paddyMacKinnon or handed in at the Bank.Cheques should be made payable to TheSociety of Friends of Killin andArdeonaig Parish Church.

Fingal's Stone

Church News

In connection with the celebrationof the 250th Anniversary of thebuilding of the present Kirk in1744, there will be a meeting inthe Kirk immediately after theMorning Service on Sunday5 September with a view toappointing a Committee. All,whether members or not, will bewelcome.

D Bowser

In the field behind the School can befound a standing stone about 2½ feethigh with a smaller stone cemented tothe top. This has been known from timeimmemorial as Fingal's grave. However,the stone was re-erected in 1889 byMalcolm Ferguson and there was quite aceremony. It is probable that the stonecame from the mound above it which isreputed to be the site of the earliestchurch in Killin and also an ancientgraveyard. Why the stone was put into,what is now a very boggy bit of thefield, remains a mystery.An old photograph shows the scene withray great-great grandfather AlexanderCameron on the left.

Allan Walker

AGRICULTURALSteel fabrication ServiceGates, Railings, Trailers,Farm Sheds, Feeding Rings,Cattle Grids etc.

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Suppliers of Spare Partsfor forestry and Agricultural Equipment

Repairs and Servicingof Forestry and Agricultural machinery

Steel Portal Framed Buildingsmanufactured and erected to yourspecifications

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A & B SERVICES (Scotland)Main Street, Killin

Perthshire, FK21 8UWContact

Steve Bennett (0887) 830548 Workshop (0567) 820840

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Gray StreetKILLIN

Dear Sir

While fishing on the Loch recently, Iwitnessed a dangerous and irresponsibleact carried out deliberately by somepeople from the Firbush Centre. Theywere windsurfing in calm conditions andsince many of them were falling off theboards, it was obvious that they werenot enjoying the best of sport. Therewas a large tree trunk some fifteen feetlong and approximately twelve inches indiameter lodged on the outside of theharbour wall. It had been washed upthere during the high water. Idealfirewood material one would think? Notso! It was pushed into the Loch as aplaything, not in itself a dangerous act,but when they tired of this new foundfun object it was left to float away. Withluck it may come ashore and pose nothreat, but should it become water loggedand semi submerged, could endanger themany responsible Loch users. It isobvious that those responsible for theCentre rate safety as a high priority withrescue boats very much in evidence.They should also address the question ofprevention in endangering other persons

BenaguesCraignavie Road South

KILLINDear Sir

Sponsored Walks

I may be considered an anachronism butI fail to see "sponsored walks" asanything more than a shameful waste ofsurplus energy. Surely, when so muchneeds to be done for the environment,the age of enforced leisure can be put tobetter use. Perhaps my fifty years ofengineering practice makes me tooconscious of thermal efficiencies; if so,I make no apologies.

When I was a freelance in East Kent, Iused to run public courses on safetylegislation for local industry. Whencash-flow was good, I would sometimesoffer them on a charity basis. Firmspaid twice the normal fee and it was allsubscribed to a named charity. Thismeant that everyone benefited: theywere involved in productive work - notjust running in circles, which seems tobe the literal equivalent in fashionableterms.

I would be delighted to pay for work in

Killin Sports ChampionsMcLaren High School IndividualAthletics Trophies for Track and Fieldhave been won by two local Killin lads.

1st Year:

2nd Year:

Derek Liddell

Morven Frost

David Riddell look out for the older Athletics Winners Morven Frostin the next issue of Killin News

J & C McWilliamFuneral Directors18 -22 bank street

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KILLINDear Sir

Referring to the article and photo oftraffic on the Dochart Bridge. This is anall too familiar scene. It is with goodfortune there has not been a seriousaccident. Why not have traffic lightsinstalled? Traffic builds up at eitherend of the bridge at times and lightswould keep the traffic moving at leastevery three minutes or so, with only oneend of traffic moving over the bridge atany one time. This I am sure wouldalleviate pressure and fear of bothpedestrians and motorist. Visitors wouldbe able to view more of our beautifulscenery, and come back again and again.We locals never tire of walking over thebridge for yet another look at the Fallsin their every changing moods.

Yours faithfully

Mary A Cameron

Killin LibraryForthcoming Children's

EventsKillin Chaos! An afternoon of facepainting, badgemaking, etc. Thursday12 August 2. 00 pm for School agechildren. The Adventures of IainDireach (life sized puppets, music andsongs) in McLaren hall on Thursday29 July 2. 00 pm - 3. 00 pm for Schoolage children. Tickets available from theLibrary.

Do you have a letter to sendurgently?Do you want to photocopy it first?

KILLIN LIBRARYhas Fax and Photocopying Services,as well as the latest books andvideos.

For further information,please call in. or,phone 820571

by such irresponsible acts as waswitnessed.

A J M Stewart

the garden, for instance. (Boy Scoutsgot it right with bob-a-job). We arefacing a house move because of thephysical inability to cope. Young, fitenergetic people walking from artibraryA to bucolic B are hardly likely to help.

Yours faithfully

Alan E Jenner

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CLUBS AND SOCIETIES

Art & Craft Group

Fifteen members of the Art and CraftGroup visited the Kirkcaldy Museumand Art Gallery to view the permanentcollection of art by Peploe,McTaggart, Sickert, Hornel and otheroutstanding artists. We were drivento the Gallery in the Community busby Mr John Gledhill, where Mr BillHogg had arranged for us to have ashort lecture from the Gallery Guide,on the collection. We were then freeto view the art at our leisure. Theouting was a great success and enjoyedby all.

Should anyone like to be informed ofany future excursions in this field,please let me have your name andtelephone number and it will be addedto the list of interested persons.

Secretary Elizabeth LumsdenTel: 820404

Tennis Club

Curling ClubAt the recent Annual General Meetingof the Club, John Willison retired afterbeing President for 22 years. The newPresident is Douglas McRobbie, VicePresident Chrissie Fenton, Secretaryand Match Secretary Pat Christie,Treasurer Mary Masterson.

We are always looking for newmembers, so if you are interested getin touch with me.

Pat Christie

KILLIN CRAFTSAND WOOLLENS

Quality knitwear and giftsHarbour jackets and accessories

Main StreetKillinTel: (0567) 820 357

Old Coach HouseGlen Dochart

Our photograph shows the younger members of the Club on the coaching night(Wednesdays). Coaching is done by Brian Donaldson helped by Kay Riddell.Already we have a junior and a senior team playing in the Perthshire leagues.Club nights are Mondays and we understand that there is a great need for moresenior members.

Killin Community Bus

At the Coffee morning held on19 June the generous sum of £375was raised.

The Management Committee wouldlike to thank all those who helped tomake this event such a success bygiving donations, baking and buying.

B E Gordon, Secretary

Drivers Free CoachingCoaching is being offered to improvestandards, based on the Institute ofAdvanced Motorists Certificate Test.Young drivers who have passed theirL test in the past one/two years areparticularly welcome, but any driverof any age may participate; this isnot instruction for Learner Drivers.A number of runs will be given inKillin and surrounding area, ofminimum half hours duration, inapplicant's own car, on dates/timesmutually convenient.This service is free of charge, andinterested drivers should phone820575 for further information.

South Lochtayside,by Killin, Perthshire

FK21 8SUTel: (0567) 820400

The Ardeonaig Hotelis a 17th Century Wayside Inn.

It has 14 en-suite bedrooms and is situated onthe quiet southern shore of Loch Tay.

Our kitchens specialise in fresh local produce - as seasonably available.There's a good selection of wines from around the world and the bar shelf is

stocked with the traditional Scottish tipples.

Morning coffees, hot scones Bar Lunches Afternoon Tea Dinners

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Scottish CountryDancing in McLaren HallMembers of this class (now up andrunning on Wednesday) are lookingforward to the Summer session, not justfor the dancing, but also to meeting themany visiting nationalities who come andjoin in the dancing; the home countriesof course, but also virtually all theEuropeans whom we take almost forgranted, and coming a close second,Americans, Australians and Japanese.This year maybe the classes will be evenmore international and who knows maybepeople from our own community willcome along!

To Chris, the girls and Paddy, thanks forthe very, very necessary help needed atthese sessions.

Alex Chisholm

Killin Women's GuildThe ladies of the Women's Guild areholding a Sale of Work and CoffeeMorning in the McLaren Hall onWednesday 28 July from 10. 00 am -12. 00 noon in aid of Church funds. Therewill be baking, soft goods, plant and bookstalls and all donations will be gratefullyreceived.

Nearly New Sale

This sale will be held in the McLarenhall on 3 and 4 August from 10. 00 am -4. 00 pm. Coffees and teas will be served.

Hall will be open on Monday 2 Augustto receive goods from 10. 00 am -4. 00 pm. This event is in aid of Women'sGuild Funds.

Bunty McGregor

Cancer ResearchCampaign -

Killin Branch

The Committee would like to thankeveryone who supported our Cheese andWine evening at Boreland. Themarvellous sum of £660 was raised.

The Annual Fiddlers Concert will be heldin McLaren hall on Saturday 24 July at8. 00 pm. Do come to support this worthycause.

Gun Club

Mrs Bunty McGregor receiving a cheque for £150, raised at the Charity Shoot on2 May, from George Coyne and Emma Paterson. The money is for the NursingAssociation,Killin Gun Club held their third shootof the season on Sunday 6 June. 22Guns turned out on a warm sunnyday. Shoot results as follows: -

DTL Class A: 1: A McCorquodale57; 2: D McRobbie 56; 3:H Campbell 55; 4: G Coyne 54;Class B: l: G Ross 56; 2: S Christie49; 3: A Lennox 44; Class C: 1:R Paterson 49; 2: R Gibb 40;3: E Paterson 37; Visitors: 1:B Forsyth 50; Sporting Class A:1: R Cairns 69; 2: A McCorquodale;3: D McRobbie 66; Class B: 1:S Christie 54; 2: G Coyne 48; 3:T Frost; 4: G Ross 42; Class C: 1:R Paterson 66; 2: M Greenfield,H Campbell 63; Visitors: J Sherloch60; High Pheasants: 1: B Forsyth21; 2: D Robertson 21; 3:R Paterson 18; High Pheasant Cup:D Robertson 21; Mackay Trophy:R Paterson 84; High Gun:A McCorquodale 126; 2 Man Flush:D McRobbie, D Robertson;

Open Sporting 50 Bird: Sunday 15August 1993;

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COVERINGS

DTL: Class A: 1: R Cairns 64; 2:E McAllister 62; 3: H Campbell 61;4: D Robertson 60; 5: D McRobbie57; Class B: 1: J O'Hare 59; 2:R Paterson 51; 3: S Christie 49;Class C: 1: E Paterson 68; 2:C Russell 40; Visitors: 1: R Metcalfe54; 2: I Hutchison 50;

Sporting: Class A: 1:A MacCorquodale 72; 2: R Cairns69; 3: J McKay and J Sinclair 66;Class B: 1: H Campbell 57; 2:S Christie 47; 3: G Coyne, J Holms,M Greenfield 36; Class C: 1:T Devlin 48; 2: J Gledhill 39; 3:E Paterson, S Argo 33; Visitors: 1:S Cairns 60; 2: I Metcalfe 57; HighGun: R Cairns 133; Challenge Cup:35; DTL: E Paterson 68;Continuation: 1: A McCorquodale;2: J Sinclair

•27 Guns turned out on a fine daywhich everyone enjoyed.

G Coyne, Secretary

POST OFFICEKILLIN

John and Judy Forster wouldlike to thank their customersduring 25 years of businessand would like to wish Ian andFrances MacLaggan everysuccess in the future

Tel: 0567 820 201

Golf Club

The winners of the Mixed Open Mr and Mrs T Adams with Club Captain Mr AMuller.

Mixed Open Competition held on 29 May

Scratch: 1: Mr D Brown andMrs H Dalgleish (King James VI) 73; 2:Mr and Mrs J S Stokes (Aberfoyle) 75;3: Mrs A Duncan and Mr S Chisholm(Taymouth, Killin) 76; Handicap Cup:1: Mr and Mrs T Adam (Killin) 57; 2:Mr and Mrs McKay (Killin) 62. 5; 3:Ms M McKinnes and Mr H Lumsden(Dunkeld) 65; Bill Mitchel Salver:(Best net score for Killin couple) Mr andMrs T Adam 57;

Ladies Open Competition: 5 June 101ladies took part. Prizes were presentedby Miss Morag McLeod of the Bank ofScotland. Silver Division (Scratch): 1:M McRae (Pitlochry) 77; 2: K Duncan(Pitlochry) 78; 3: H Dalgleish (KingJames VI) 81; Silver Division

(Handicap): 1: J Pearson (Oban) 68;2: I Donaldson (Killin) 69; 3: B Leith(Dunkeld) 71; Bronze Division(Scratch): 1: L Wilkie (Killin) 86; 2:S Hutchison (Dunkeld) 89; 3: F Nunn(Dunkeld) 90; Bronze Division(Handicap): 1: D Wildblood (Pitlochry)66; 2: J Swift (Callander) 67; 3:J Davidson (Dunkeld) 69; CraigdochartCup (Best Scratch): M McRae(Pitlochry) Killin Cup (BestHandicap): D Wildblood (Pitlochry)Bridge of Lochay Salver (Best LocalHandicap): L Wilkie (Killin); SpecialPrize for a Score of 3 at 4th Hole:L Fertacz (Dunkeld).

Shoot Results 27 June.

Killin PlaygroupThe Committee of Killin Playgroupwould like to thank everyone whosupported their recent coffee morning atLittlecroft. The sum of £210 was raised.The money will be used to take thechildren on trip to the Safari Park.

We would also like to thank the manypeople and organisations who gave theirtime for Playgroup visits, namely, Mr andMrs G Christie, Auchlyne Farm, theNational Trust Rangers, Ben Lawers,Mrs K Riddell. the Library, theAmbulance men, the Policemen and theFiremen. Each trip was enjoyed by allthe children.

The AGM of Killin Playgroup will beheld on Monday 23 August at 8. 00 pmin the Church Hall. All welcome.

Elizabeth M Woods, Chairperson

Killin Bowling ClubWe are holding our annual Bric-a-Brac Sale and Tea on Wednesday21 July 1993 in the Lesser McLarenhall. Doors open at 2. 00 pm.

We are at present endeavouring toimprove the quality of the bowlinggreen and although a great deal ofvoluntary work is being done in thisconnection by our members, we havehad to engage the services of turfspecialists to give advice andassistance with upgrading the playingsurface. We hope the Bric-a-BracSale will be well supported to helpus defray the cost of this exercise.

Hope MacDonald

Killin AmateurFootball Club

Killin had rather an up and down seasonthough the league results weredisappointing. We got through to twocup finals and although narrowly beatenin both, it was said by neutrals that Killinplayed the better football by far. Killinwere runners-up in the Fair Play Cup(we won it last year). This is the cupawarded to the team with the least pointsfor ordering offs and cautions.

Congratulations must go toRoddy McDonald for being voted Playerof the Year and also being top scorer(Ally McCoist eat your boots!)

The Committee would like to thankMr B Hill for his sponsorship. It issponsorship of this kind which keeps asmall club going and again we wouldlike to thank Bill and Margaret.

We would also like to thank thesupporters who stand out in all weathersto enjoy the displays of their belovedteam also those who donated raffle prizes,etc throughout the season.

Neil MacKenzie

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Forthcoming EventsAugust1st - Praise Gathering - Killin Church8. 00 pm and every Sunday during August.3rd/4th - Nearly New Sale - McLarenHall, Killin 10. 00 am - 4. 00 pm.4th • Scottish Country Dancing -McLaren Hall, Killin 8. 00 pm and everyWednesday during August.7th - Killin Golf Club - Gents OpenCompetition.15th -Killin Gun Club - Open SO Bird,Sporting - 1. 00 pm at Luib, Glendochart.20th • Marquee Dance - BreadalbanePark, Killin 9. 00 pm.20th/21st - Display of Handcrafts,Baking, Floral Arts, Etc McLaren Hall,Killin Friday 6. 00 pm - 8. 00 pm Saturdayall day.21st - Killin Agricultural Show -Breadalbane Park, Killin.21st - Disco in Marquee, BreadalbanePark, Killin 9. 00 pm.29th - Alloa Bowmar Pipe Band - approx1. 00 pm.

September5th - Killin Gun Club - Open DTL 1. 00pm at Luib, Glendochart.5th • Sheep Dog Trials, Finlarig Farm,Killin approx 11. 00 am.5th • Alloa Bowmar Pipe Band approx1. 00 pm.

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Christian Aid WeekThe door to door collection this yearraised £440. Thank you to all thehelpers who gave of their timedelivering and collecting envelopesand to those who contributed sogenerously. The Church of ScotlandWomen's Guild Soup Lunch raised afurther £130 and thanks are due tothe ladies for their work and thosewho attended the event or were kindenough to buy tickets but were unableto be present.

L Humphreys

Balloon Raceat Show

Killin News are holding aballoon race at Killin Show on21 August. There will be prizesfor the most far travelledballoon. Tickets will be on salebeforehand and at the Show at£1. 00 each. Proceeds will bedivided between local charities.

Judy Forster

THANKSMany thanks to everyone whosent cards, flowers and presentsduring my recent stay inhospital. Also thanks to allthose who gave Tom help andsupport during that time.

Elizabeth Murphy,Corrycharmaig

Horwood & CoWith regret I have to close theshop due to health reasons andwish to thank all my loyalcustomers for their patronage overthe years. Thanks also for all thefriendship shown to the familysince we came to Killin.

Phyllis Aitken

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