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Issue 89 :Advertising

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Editorial Policy StatementThe Killin News is a free community newspaper produced anddistributed every two months by volunteers to households andbusinesses in Killin and district. The aim of those involved is toproduce an informative, accurate and entertaining journal for thosewho live, work and visit in this area. Letters and articles publishedin the newspaper do not necessarily reflect the views of theProduction Committee and they reserve the right to shorten, edit ornot publish any item. Contributions will be attributed to the author.Vested interests will be declared where applicable. Articles shouldbe between 200 and 300 words and the content should be originalwork relevant to Killin and environs. Production Committee

Gina Angus, Willie Angus, Jim Beattie, Iain Campbell,Allan Chisholm, Judy Forster, Dani Grant, Angus Inglis, MargaretMacIver, Kay Riddell, Liz Stevens

To advertise in the Killin NewsAdvertising Rates from £12 Contact Tel: 01567 820298

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Address: Main Street, Killin FK21 8UW Office Phone : 01567 820014

EditorialWe have been preoccupied by The Emergency Medical Services inthese columns for far too long and must move on. The message sofar is that there are five autonomous services, the Scottish AmbulanceService, the Out-of-hours centres, Casualty, NHS24, and the HealthBoard, that try to work as a single system accessed through NHS24.We frequently hear of problems that seem to relate to difficulties incommunication and understanding. Why, when the introduction ofre-cycling was so well informed by leaflets, open meetings anddemonstrations, have we virtually no guidance on how patientsshould use the new emergency services? Neither does attendingmeetings with the Health Board provide the necessary information. When do we call 999 in an emergency? Should this be for life-threatening problems, conditions that could become a threat to life,acute pain (diagnosed or undiagnosed by the patient), loss of vision,loss of speech, distress and anxiety? Do patients out-of-hours need to go to casualty in Stirling foreverything even when the paramedic in the Rapid Response Vehicleis trained to treat minor injuries, diagnose meningitis, arrest bleeding,pass catheters, stitch minor wounds and remove foreign bodies fromeyes? How are we supposed to be referred to this service? Notthrough NHS24 it would appear. Few in NHS24 know where Killinor Tyndrum is and very little about the services the Forth ValleyHealth Board have designed for the area. We are not the only oneswho do not understand the system.How can we help to improve the service from our experiences?Who is responsible for the system?To whom do we complain when things go wrong?We have asked the Forth Valley Health Board to providecomprehensive guidance on the service for all of us so that itsintricacies can be understood and it can be used effectively, either bydistributing a leaflet or at least providing information in an article forthe Killin News. The minutes of the meetings with the FVHB discussing these issuesare now available in the Killin Library. We have just heard, prior to going to press, from FVHB that we willhave an article for the next Issue, informing us in detail about thesystem, that will address our concerns.

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Enigma? Enigma?

We have not heard if the Finlarig sale hasbeen completed. Finlarig means differentthings to different people. What does Finlarigmean to you?Finlarig Castle and its history is important toKillin and its people. It is not just a derelictruin. As the seat of the Breadalbanes itpredates Taymouth Castle and is a piece oflocal history often missed by visitors who

come to Killin. Many brought up in Killinwill have their own interpretations andimpressions from visits in childhood andadolescence. Public access to Finlarig Castle must be ofconcern to the local landowner in view of itsunstable state and current attitudes tolitigation. Public responsibility is part of theequation and this is properly informed by thesignage. We are very lucky to have had alandowner who supports public access and haslooked after it so well. Placing it firmly onthe ‘tourist map’ would involve making it safewith the support of the new owner. The site is redolent with its historicalconnections and presents a far more vivid andinteresting picture than many touristattractions in other areas. The tales of thehanging tree and the beheading pit help toimbue the cold damp still atmosphere with thealmost palpable presence of the formerinhabitants. The graves of the ‘lastBreadalbanes’ sit lonely amid the yews, closeto the ancient holly tree, making connection toSir Duncan Campbell, the second laird of

Glenorchy who took over the castle at Finlarigfrom Sir John Drummond in 1503 and asuccessor in 1583 also Sir Duncan Campbell,who built the present castle on the site.The marriage festivities at Finlarig of JamesMenzies to a daughter of Sir Robert Campbellpresent a haunting picture. This was brokenup by the passage of the Keppoch Macdonaldsreturning home over the slopes of Sron aClachan. The Campbells rushed up the hillstill flushed by the festivities and entered intoa fierce and bloody conflct with their oldenemies. 18 Campbells lost their lives thatday along with the chief of the Macdonaldsand McIan of Glencoe. Campbell bloodcontributed to the naming of the burn AlltFuileach, the ‘bloody burn’ that flows into theLochay near Pier Road.You can still see the Holly tree of which itwas reported “There is a holly tree of greatsize beside the castle, believed to be severalhundred years old.” The Lairds and Lands ofLoch Tayside by John Christie 1892

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Post Bus Breaking NewsIt’s official, the Killin Post Bus is tobe withdrawn even though, as we

were led to believe, it was making a profit in thisarea. Ardeonaig will no longer have a publicservice and Kingshouse Travel will connect Killinwith Callander. WA

and has since recovered andreturned home.However Rhona and Jessie are stillhoovering grass from their frontrooms, a combination of open frontwindows, newly cut grass, androtor downdraught! So if the AirAmbulance is about to land in yourfront garden, remember to closeyour windows!

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IndexIndex20 for Killin 28Additions to Library Computer 24Ads Index 39Air Ambulance 3Ancient Trees Loch Tay 24Ardeonaig & Ardtalnaig Outing 25Arts & Craft Fair 9Babies 31Clanscape 30Community Development Fund 38Community Development Trust 38Computer Corner 9Crossword 38Highland Landscape 25Draft National Park Plan 29Editorial 2Ello! Ello! Ello! 8Enigma 2Farming Matters 15Fishing Fun 27Floral Awards 4Golf 32Green Avengers 28Happy Memories 6Heart of Scotland Herb Society 29High Achievers 26Highland Games 10Killin Community Council 18Killin Community Groups Forum 34Killin Medical Practice 13Killin Primary 1 4Killin Show 20Letters 37Mervyn's Weather 24Mobile Library 15New Group 4Obituary 37Photographic Competition 23Planning Applications 35Post Bus 2Recycling 14Returned Your Form 14Shoebox Appeal 14Scribblers 34Strathfillan by the Way 16Telephone book 3Tenancy Ballot 8Voluntary Groups 27Weddings 35, 36Whats On 39Which Bin 39

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Killin residents in Fingal Roadwere startled by the sudden arrivalof the Air Ambulance as itskimmed over the roof tops ofRhona Gillies and JessieMcLeod’s houses before landingon the grass triangle area at thefront. The helicopter had beencalled to uplift a local residentwho was suddenly taken ill. Thecasualty was uplifted to hospital

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Hanging BasketsWinner 7 Ballechroisk Highly commended 3 Dochart Road

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Well done to all who put a great dealof effort into their gardens andbrightened up the village not only fortheir own enjoyment, but that of otherresidents and the many visitors whospend time in the village during thesummer months.

Commercial winnersAccommodation provider1st Maragowan Caravan Park2nd Dall Lodge House3rd Invertay House Restaurants and Retail1st Shutters Restaurant 2nd Killin Gallery 3rd Capercaille Restaurant

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Back rowAarron HibbertStuart Lang Front rowLauren McKenzie Alaya ChristieShannon IrwinHazel LaffertyLesley Meek

New Group KEY to the Future?Following the sad decision to close down the Playgroup, Killin Early Years Activity Group (KEYAG) has been formed toprovide activities for children between 3 and 6 years old. We hope to be able to uphold some of the traditions enjoyed byPlaygroup children and Tiddlers and Toddlers, like the Christmas party and summer outing, and also start some new ones.The group will be open to any children in the area and we hope to organise various activities throughout the year, although weare not yet sure how many or how often. Initial suggestions include puppet shows, Jumping Beans sessions, ranger-led activitiesat Ben Lawers and visits by drama groups. We are grateful to the Playgroup for generously donating the residue of their funds to us. Further fundraising will take place tohelp subsidise events.Our first planned event will be a joint venture with the PTA at Halloween, so watch out for posters.KEYAG is just evolving and can be shaped by your ideas, so please discuss them with any of the committee, Judith Munro, KateAllen, Jane Foster, Georgia Crook, Lisa Semple, Susan Fraser, Jane Rosendale or myself. Helen Cole

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Happy MemoriesOne visitor to Killin this summerwas Mrs Betty Keeling, from nearDerby, whose father and motherwere both in service with theMarquis of Breadalbane in the early1900’s. Two sisters, Lilly and Katy McVee,worked for the Breadalbane familyat their London home and came toAuchmore each year when thefamily moved north for the summerand the shooting season. HarryBanton (b 1891) came to theAuchmore Estate from Derby in1910/11, to work as a gardenerand love blossomed. He marriedLilly and then they moved back toDerby at some point during theFirst World War. After the war, the Bantons returnedmany times to Killin for holidays,staying with either the Stitt familyor the Miss Stewarts who all livedin Gray Street. Harry and Lillywould most likely have first become acquainted with the Stewart sisters during their time at Auchmore, astheir father, Peter Stewart, was a gardener on the Auchmore, Kinnell and Taymouth Estates for 50 years.Betty has many fond memories of her childhood holidays in Killin but one in particular that stands out is avisit she made with her father to the Proctor brothers at Moirlanich when she was about eight years old.She clearly remembers a hanging lum and is sure the floor was just bare earth, so was delighted to discoverthat the house was open during her stay and she was able to visit it once again.

Falls of Dochart 1938. Betty Keeling with her parents, Lilly and Harry Bantonand Katie, Maggie and Chrissy Stewart

The photographs opposite were also submitted by Betty Keeling

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There has been a very significant drop intheft this year. I would like to credit myhard working officers for some of thissuccess, but it would not have beenpossible without the vigilance ofcommunities and their willingness toreport their suspicions.As we approach the darker nights, whenthe clocks change, particular vigilanceshould be maintained in late afternoonsand early evenings. National research hasshown that 60% of break-ins to housesoccur during the hours of darkness andthere is a rise in such crime during thedarker months between October andJanuary.In considering how best to protect yourhouse, wait until it is dark and look at itfrom the outside, as if through the eyes ofthe thief. Doing so, you will spot thedark areas where extra lighting mightprevent crime, you might also noticeladders or other tools that could be usedby the opportunistic thief. You may evendecide that the security on doors,windows or garden sheds needs to beimproved, or how easy it would be toretrieve door or car keys through letter-boxes or dog/cat flaps.Timed lights and radios on talk channelsare a recognised deterrent as is the

presenceof a dog.An alarmsystemlinked to acentralmonitoringstation has undoubted value, though theinstallation and maintenance costs needto be considered.Your local Community Constable willprovide free advice on security and thecarrying out some of therecommendations may result in areduction in house insurance.Neighbours and communities actingtogether will reduce crime. Watching outfor each other, especially where you havevulnerable neighbours, will undoubtedlydeter criminals and increase thelikelihood of them being caught. This isparticularly the case where criminalsopportunistically calling at doors, exploitthe vulnerability of the elderly.If you have concerns that someone isacting suspiciously please report them tothe police as quickly as possible.

Chief Inspector Kevin FindlaterDunblane Sub Area Commander

“‘Ello ‘‘Ello ‘‘Ello” Tenancy BallotLooming

In the spring of 2006, a ballot oftenants will be held to ask them toconsider a transfer of landlord fromStirling Council to a new not-for-profitlandlord called Housing Stirling.That ballot will be the culmination of acampaign by Stirling Council toconvince its tenants that this is theright direction for them to take tosafeguard their present housingconditions.Over 18 months or so, information hasbeen passed to tenants detailing theproposed changes and advising themthat, if they take the step oftransferring their homes to the newlandlord, they will be protecting theirtenancy and their standard of housing.If the ballot were to say “no” totransfer then, say the Council, “rentswould have to rise significantly andservices would need to be cut”.Look out for the Official Notice ofintention to Ballot coming out in thenext few months, which will be thefirst legal notice that the Councilintend to transfer the housing stock toa new landlord. Hugh McClung

Broadband updateAt the time of writing, BThas again slipped the datewhen broadband will arrivein Killin. Currently the“Ready for Service” date isset to be 4th November. Ihave spoken with a SeniorManager within BT, whoinforms me that this shouldbe a worse case scenario and

it is hoped that we get broadbandwell before the end of October. Assoon as broadband arrives, I willupdate my home page, and post amessage on the gossip board atwww.killin.info Virus ProtectionI have been hearing a lot aboutpeople getting infected with computerviruses, even when they have up todate anti-virus software. So I thoughtit might be an idea for me toremind/inform you of how anti-virussoftware works.There is a team of anti-virusprogrammers who regularly check tosee if there are any new viruses outon the internet. As soon as a newvirus is identified this team will thenprepare new anti-virus software thatwill cure computers that have beeninfected. This process takes sometime and it is very likely that many

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people will succumbto a new virus beforetheir anti-virussoftware is updated.So even if youreligiously keep your anti-virussoftware up to date, you are stillprone to infection.Viruses can be caught in severalways, the two most common are byreading infected emails and browsingan infected website. Viruses cause allsorts of damage to your system. Someare fairly mild, just sending outmasses of emails, others actuallycapture your passwords and sendthem back to the person who createdthe virus and some even damage thedata on your computer to such anextent that you can never retrieve it. The only way to maximise yourprotection against new viruses is byregularly updating your anti-virussoftware.If you believe a virus has damagedyour system, I recommend you seekexpert advice.

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C o m p u t e r Arts and Craftssupporting

Cancer Research UK

The Inaugural Fearnan Arts andCrafts Fair held in the McLean HallFearnan 4th -7th August had anenjoyable festival atmosphere.Hundreds of local people and touristsvisited the Fair during the four days.Over 200 paintings and photographswere for sale. Items of sculpture,stained glass, wood, jewellery, potteryas well as hand made cards, soap andherbal teas filled the craft stalls.Rachael Loudon and Sarah Kellyprovided a stunning display oftraditional and modern patchwork. Demonstrations of CreativeEmbroidery, pottery, stained glass,spinning, painting and photographywere well supported and received.The Fair was organised by Fearnan ArtClub and the Yew Tree Art Group andwas supported by the Killin Art Class.It was funded by a Lottery Grant fromAwards for All. The proceeds of £800were donated to Cancer Research UK. Special thanks to all those whocontributed to the show and helped torun it over the four days.

Cath McGregor

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Affected by only a little light rain theGames attracted a large crowd ofvisitors. Competitors came from allover the world including, USA,Russia, Ukraine, Canada,NewZealand, Australia and Scotland.The phenomenal show of strengthfrom the weight lifting Russianathletes was remarkable. Existingrecords tumbled during the afternoonand will make record breaking farharder in future years. Dancing andpiping standards were high.Unfortunately the tent housing thepiping judges blew down leavingthem exposed to the elements but didnot appear to affect results. Localtalent had a go at throwing cabers andstones with great gusto and effect tomake it a most enjoyable day. WA

KillinInternational

Highland Games2005

Perthshire Highland GamesAssociation Open Events sponsored by CalorWinners TRADITIONAL HIGHLANDGAMES EVENTSPutting the Stone Sponsored by News First, Killin Kirill Chuprinine Ukraine 58ft 9.50 inchesNew Ground Record 28lb Weight for DistanceRyan Vierra USA 85ft 0 inches New GroundRecord 16lb. HammerGregor Edmunds Scotland 131ft 4.50 inches Tossing the CaberRyan Vierra USA56lb Weight for Height Sponsored byDrumfinn Guest House, Killin Joint winners Kirill Chuprinine Ukraine,Mikhael Koklyaev Russia & Igor PedanRussia 17ft 0 inches New Ground Record

STRENGTH EVENTSAxle Lift Sponsored by The Dall Lodge Hotel, Killin Mikhael Koklyaev Russia 200kilos New World Record McGlashan Stones Sponsored by The Falls of Dochart Inn, Killin Mikhael Koklyaev Russia 4 Games ChampionKirill Chuprinine Ukraine Putting the Stone David Colthart 37ft. 8 inches

28lb Weight for DistanceDavid Colthart 53ft. 4 inches 16lb. HammerDavid Colthart 95ft. 9 inches Tossing the CaberPeter Hart

DANCINGUnder 12 Years sponsored by Craigbuie Guest House, Killin Highland Fling, Seann Truibhas and FloraRobyn Hart-Winks, Kirriemuir LiltAbbie Drysdale Seafield 12 and Under 14 Years sponsored by Lix Toll Garage, Killin Highland FlingMorgan Bamford, New Zealand HullachanMorgan Bamford, New Zealand B.J.Morgan Bamford, New Zealand JigMorgan Bamford, New Zealand 14 and Under 17 Years Highland FlingEmma Hirtsch, Corby Seann Truibhas Emma Lowson, Forfar Highland Laddie Emma Hirtsch, Corby HornpipeEmma Lowson, Forfar 17 Years and 0ver sponsored by The Scottish Co-op Highland Fling Eilidh McMillan, Kirkmichael

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Fiona, Anne and all the staffextend a warm welcome to all

our customers

Our Costcutter convenience store providesTelephone ordering and delivery service

Telephone swipe card facilityThree weekly special offers

Our coffee shop menu caters for all tastes andincludes a full take away service

We look forward to seeing youTelephone; 01567 820510 / 01567 820511

Why not come and see our traditional Scottish fare in the gift shop.Also, selection of locally made dolls sold in aid of Children’s Hospice

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Outside caterer for all events private or corporate, large or small

Don’t delay, Give us a call.Carlotta Fraser 01567 820999

or 07712 435465 (mobile) Ardlochay Lodge, Killin

Strathspey & Tulloch Eilidh McMillan, Kirkmichael Hornpipe Eilidh McMillan, Kirkmichael Jig Angela Ramsay, Forfar Dancing Champions for 2005 Under 12 YearsRobyn Hart-Winks, Kirriemuir 12 and Under 14 Years Morgan Bamford, New Zealand 14 and Under 17 YearsEmma Hirtsch, Corby Over 17 YearsEilidh McMillan, Kirkmichael Overall WinnerMorgan Bamford, New Zealand

PIPINGSenior Piping sponsored by Ian MacLeod Distillers Piobaireachd Gordon McCready March Robert Barnes Strathspey and ReelGordon McCready Jig Gordon McCready Games ChampionGordon McCready 18 and UnderMarchGeorge Stewart Strathspey and ReelChris MacDonald JigJordan Drysdale

Clan Albanach 18 and Under Champion Chris MacDonald 14 and UnderMarch George Stewart Strathspey and ReelGeorge Stewart JigGeorge Stewart Nancy Munro Shield George Stewart

HILL RACE sponsored by Killin Outdoor Centre and Mountain Shop Gents David Hinchcliffe, Batley 26m 25s Ladies Elaine Auld, Troon 34m 16s JuniorsJames Bird, Norfolk 32m 56s Oldest CompetitorJohn Grieve (46) Culloden Moor 34m 57s

AMATEUR EVENTS sponsored by Maureen H. Gauld Antiques and the Killin Gallery Putting the StoneBoys 8 to 12 YearsSamuel Lidlow, England Girls 8 to 12 YearsLaura Aitken, Scotland Boys 13 to 17 YearsLlys Trumpler, Switzerland Girls 13 to 17 YearsHaley Steward, England

KILLIN MEDICAL PRACTICE

Flu Clinic 2005As the leaves start to drop from thetrees, the Primary care team’sthoughts turn to Flu Jags! Immunisation against flu can providegood protection and is offered toeveryone over 65 and to younger people with ongoingillnesses, such as asthma, who couldbenefit. There is a high uptake of flu vaccines in this area, probablybecause we try to make the processfun! With the indispensable help of theWRI, we are running another CoffeeMorning and immunisation session in the MacLaren Hall, Killin on Friday14th October from 10.00 till 12.00The jag is free but coffee and cakecosts £1.00 with all proceeds going tocharity. We do hope you’ll come along. (If you can’t get to thehall, you are welcome to make asurgery appointment. We will make arrangements to visit those whocan’t travel.) If you would like moreinformation about the immunisation, please feel free tocontact us on 820213

The Killin Medical Practice will beclosed for staff training from 12.30pm

on Tuesday 25th October andWednesday 23rd November

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Kenmore Hotelwww.kenmorehotel.com

email reception@kenmorehotel.co.ukTelephone 01887 830205

Come to the Kenmore Hotel and enjoySunday Lunch with the family

Indulge yourself in a Roast Beef Lunch, try the Guest Roast or sampleour Healthy Salad Bar whilst enjoying the views of the River Tay and

surrounding countryside from our Taymouth Restaurant

Organising a Christmas Party? Why not join in the fun at either ourDinner Disco on Saturday 17 December or Dinner & Live Band on

Wednesday 21 December 2005

To avoid disappointment contact The Kenmore Hotel on 01887 830 205

Stitt BrothersBuilding

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Established 1952

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More on recycling…In response to the article in the last issue ofKillin News, here’s the latest recycling newsfrom Stirling Council.Recycling in CrianlarichSomewhat reluctantly, Waste Services atStirling Council have decided to remove theglass and textile recycling banks fromCrianlarich. The Community Council hadreported that the banks were considered to bean eyesore at their current location along theA85, and that the noise of breaking glass wasdisturbing nearby residents. Attempts to findan alternative location were unsuccessful.Furthermore, the impression was that mostresidents used their blue recycling boxesrather than the glass and textile banks. Weask all Crianlarich residents to continue todispose of textiles (also pairs of shoes, beltsand bags) and all colours of glass, as well ascans and paper, in your blue box. If yourequire an extra box, please phone 0845 2777000.Furniture reuseA plan for furniture reuse is also in thepipeline in Stirling Council. Bulky items,such as furniture and white goods, collected

through special uplifts and at Lower Polmaise,will hopefully be distributed amongst peoplewho move into a house after having beenhomeless. Community Composting in KillinStirling Council promotes both HomeComposting and Community Composting, tosave transport emissions and costs for greenwaste. To order a home composter (from £3,-only) please phone 0845 70756.Alternatively, consider taking garden waste tothe Killin Community Compost Site (in theCar Park) rather than putting it in the brownbin. Please DO remove plastic bags whentaking garden waste to the CommunityCompost Site and DO take it there when thesite is open rather than throwing it over thefence when it is closed! The opening timesare 11am – 3pm each Saturday. Please notethat fruit and vegetable waste can becomposted at home, but is not allowed ineither the brown bin or the CommunityCompost Site due to legislation.

Karin HelwigCommunity Waste Planning Officer

01786 845 277 7000

Returned your form yet?

The annual Voter Registration Form wasposted to every address in September.You need to return the form promptly to:

Register to vote in future elections (whetherany change on form or not as failure to replyannually can result in the ElectoralRegistration Officer (ERO) removing yournames from the register

Choose whether to have your name includedin the Edited Register of Electors (which can be sold to anyone) or not

Choose whether you wish to vote by post ornot in future elections

Let the ERO know whether the property isvacant, a second home etc.

Make sure that no reminders are printed andposted (it's part of your council tax that paysfor the costs)Telephone numbers and e.mail addresses arerequested on the form as this has proven to beof benefit to electors when the ERO has hadto contact them quickly to clarify any changesin entitlement or notify them of elections.Postal voting forms and registration forms areavailable in local libraries as well as from thewebsite.

Russell Taylorwww.saa.gov.uk/central

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Farming MattersSheep farmers are kept busy all yearlong. They have just finished aparticularly hectic spell of gathering,clipping, dipping, dosing and lookingfor wintering for their hoggs, and nowthey are reaping the rewards of showsand sales. This year the local showshave had good weather and goodattendances. Disappointingly the pricesat sales are down on last year. I amsemi-retired so watch all this activityfrom a distance but it was not alwaysso. I farmed all my life at the isolatedfarm of Cononish at the foot of Ben Luiand have seen many changes over morethan sixty years.One of my earliest tasks, when I waseleven years old, was to walk 300hoggs from a float in Tyndrum threemiles over the hill to Cononish - beforethere was a road. At that time all oursheep went to Stirling Market by trainand had to be taken to Tyndrum Lowerstation. In December 1961 there wasso much snow that we had to use a herdof cows to lead the way and make apath for the sheep. Weather has alwayshad a big impact on life at Cononishand I remember in that same year aflood washed away all seven bridges onthe farm road.

Gatherings were always bigoccasions with up to seven farmsworking together and there was greatcamaraderie. It was a busy time toofor farmers’ and shepherds’ wiveswho had to feed upwards of 20 menat a sitting. All the sheep wereclipped by hand until the early 70sbut as farms were taken over byforestry and less men were available,machine shearing took over. Newfarm sheds were a boon if theweather was wet.Foxes are the main predators ofyoung lambs and most farms had aman with terriers trained to flushvixens out of their dens at cubbingtime and shoot them. Nowadaysmost foxes are shot by lamping atnight although terriers are still usedin some places.Many years ago the wool cheque wasone of the mainstays of a hill sheepfarmer, but sadly it costs more now toshear a sheep than its fleece is worth.Environmentally friendly products donot always pay. I would like to wishfellow hill farmers better trade forsheep and cattle in the coming year.

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Tyndrum WoodlandsThe Trust has been interviewing for aWoodland Officer to help with the careand maintenance of the Trust’s woodlandsin Crianlarich and Tyndrum.

Tyndrum KickaroundThe proposed opening date had to bepostponed much to the disappointment ofthe newly formed 5 a-side teams.However the final work on the paths andfence is about to begin so the openingwill be announced soon. The area nowhas a community BBQ, so many thanks tothe volunteers for their help. A big welldone and thank you goes to the youngpeople of Tyndrum for their hard work

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Tyndrum Village HallThe Trust has had its office in the hall forsome time and this has now beenredecorated throughout. Our gratefulthanks to all the volunteers especially Jimand Jean Kinnell of Tyndrum, withoutwhose scaffolding the ceiling would haveremained unpainted! We have taken delivery of a beautifulbespoke oak bench dedicated to thememory of Derek Wilkie, one of thefounding members of the Trust. A smalldedication celebration is planned forDerek’s family and friends. Matching the

bench we have also installed a picnictable with disabled access.The hall has applied for a weddinglicence and our first nuptials arescheduled for the end of October.

BVLC (Internet Cafe)The Internet Café continues on Tuesdays,Fridays and Saturdays from 10am–4pm.Increased numbers of visitors to the Cafehave come through the West HighlandWay website – a service much appreciated by the many walkers. BVLCare holding evening classes in Digital

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Cafe SCIOriginating in France, the aim of this is togive communities the opportunity to learnabout science in a friendly and informalatmosphere. Meetings are on Wednesdayevenings from 7-9pm - refreshmentsprovided and admission free.Wed. 16th November: Why are so manywomen short of iron? (David CromptonOBE MA ScD FRSE)Wed. 15th February 2006: Who lives inStrathfillan besides the people? (JohnHolland BSc PhD)Wed.22nd March 2006: What is cancer?(Irvine Delamore MB ChB PhD FRCPFRCPath, consultant from ManchesterRoyal Infirmary) How can you resist such diverse andinteresting subjects?For further information ring Joyce orGwyneth on 01838 400 545As the relatively new DevelopmentOfficer, I would like to thank everyonefor their help over the past couple ofmonths, in particular Sue Wyllie andGwyneth Scott for making the steeplearning curve a little less daunting.

Joyce RussellDevelopment Officer

Thank YouThanks to all for their continued generous support throughout our various fundraising events toaid in the development of Crianlarich Nursery front garden. These events included: Bingo with prizes donated by local businesses, Isla Craig was the lucky winner of the DVDCombi! A good night was has by all and a total of £302.78 was raised. Bonus Ball Running every month, numbers are available & can be changed monthly, on a firstcome/first serve basis. Please contact Bindi (01838 300 334) if you would like to participate. Burns Night The parents who attended donated the proceeds to our fund.Nicky & Brian of The Ben More Lodge raised £143 from a collection bottle on their bar. Weenjoyed an end of term trip to Blair Drummond Safari Park. This was part funded by salesfrom the Webb Ivory catalogue. Xmas edition now available! Feel free to ask for a look fromNicky on Tel. 01838 300 358.The first changes are soon to start in the garden, watch this space!Without your continual support the first phase of the development would not have beenpossible.

Tabletop SaleOn Saturday 10th September Elma Scott held a tabletop sale and tombola in Crianlarich Hallfor MacMillan Cancer Research. The amount raised was £380.Thank you to all who contributed in any way.

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Back Row - Paul Macnab Conor Burton,Rebecca GeddesMegan PeaseFront Row - Jordan Ferns Ruth PalmerTeacher - Miss C. Lamond

Strathfillan S.W.R.I.Meeting at Crianlarich village hall on Tues 11th Oct 7.30pm “The Pampered Chef” visitors andmembers most welcome . Join us for a great night and learn new ideas and see “A KitchenStore” with everything you need for a kitchen that can come to your door. Cookery Demonstration by Liz Menzies, the Breadalbane group chairman. Items can be

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Killin Community Council 13th September

Ambulance & Health Service UpdateTraffic had been held up for half an houron 13th September following anaccident on Glen Ogle when both theAmbulance and Paramedics were inCallander.Meetings with the Health Service arestill ongoing. Ayr and Arran are tryingto get a local doctor to be on call duringthe night.No full response to our petition has yetbeen received from the ScottishAmbulance Service. This will be furtherpursued by our MSP and the Chairman. A visitor in Tyndrum had complained oftelephoning the Killin Surgery at 4.35pm on a weekday and getting a recordedmessage to contact NHS24 - who saidthat NHS24 doctors do not start until 6pm. Why was there no doctor on duty atthat time? There is a new brochure outfrom the Surgery but it is not clearwhether all the doctors are working fromMonday to Friday. It was felt that thecommunity as a whole were losingconfidence in the GP’s.At a meeting with Health Officials andothers, David MacPherson, Forth ValleyHealth Board, had expressed concernthat there is a perception in thecommunity that local GPs are availableonly between 9am and 5.30pm Monday

FAIThe Fatal Accident Inquiry requested bythe Community Council has beenrefused.Road MattersMain Street in Killin is due to be re-surfaced in October when new yellowlines will be put in place.The Lochay Bridge will be closed from23rd October for extensive repairs. Therecommended route is via ComrieBEAR have put on a non-skid surfacesouth of Lix Toll and will look at blindspots on Glen Ogle. A Rapid Response Unit en route toKillin was not allowed through GlenOgle, due to a road closure, and had tomake a detour via Crieff. The HealthBoard is backing the Council inquerying the length of time roads areclosed following accidents.PlanningNo objections were raised to anapplication from Auchlyne Farm for theerection of a new shed.HousingOwen McKee is Chair of the newStirling Housing Association, which is inconsultation with Stirling Councilregarding Housing Stock Transfer.Anyone wishing more information aboutthis should contact Mr McKee.

to Friday and he agreed to clarify thesituation. Andrew Wemyss, AmbulanceManager, apologised for a recentincident when an Ambulance could notbe alerted due to it being in the wrongplace, although in the Stirling Observeran article stated that the Ambulancecould not be alerted due to exceptionallyhigh demand on the 999 service. It wasreported that response times hadimproved recently, none being longerthan 30 minutes. At two recentaccidents the Ambulance had arrivedwith only one crew member and had towait until a second Ambulance arrivedfrom Crieff. There had been a lot ofunanswered questions about GP’s at themeeting as no GP’s were present.Refuse BinsComplaints were made about refuse binsbeing collected only fortnightlyespecially in hot weather and not beingreturned to where they were picked upor left on the wrong side of the road orblocking driveways. Cllr. Ffinchsuggested a letter be sent from theCommunity Council to Stirling Council. Car ParkOwnership of the ground opposite Stitt’syard would be established with the viewto making it a car park and busroundabout at estimated costs of £10,000to clear the site and around £70,000 to£100,000 to build. This would tidy upthe area and encourage tourists to usethe bottom end of the village. New TrustIt was agreed that setting up of a Killin& Ardeonaig Trust be considered, inorder to take projects forward moreeasily. 20mph Speed Limit The Police had objected to the proposedlength of a 20 mph limit. The new limitfrom the Bank of Scotland to Craigbuiewas unanimously agreed together with20mph flashing lights at school crossingtimes. National Park CommunityPartnershipKCC Treasurer, Fiona Kennedy, andAllan Clarke, Balquhidder CC, are thenew Community representatives for theBreadalbane area. Meetings are beingheld monthly to look at the Infrastructure in the National Park. High onthe agenda are Car Parks, Cemetery CarPark, Toilets and Signage to Killin.Next meetingTuesday 8th November 2005 at 7.30 pmin Killin Primary School.

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Commercial Cattle ResultsChampion - McDiarmid Bros, Ben LawersReserve Champion Mr. M. Campbell, LedcharrieBest calf by Lim Bull McDiarmid Bros, Ben LawersBest calf any other breedMr. D Waugh, CroftintyganBest Young calfA & J Anderson, TullochanCow with calfMr. M. Campbell, LedcharrieStocksman showing best calfHamish McDiarmidHighest PointsMcDiarmid Bros, Ben LawersHighland Cattle Champion Messrs. J. Taylor, Braes of Ardeonaig

Autumn Born calvesBullock by Limousin Bulllst McDiarmid Bros, Ben LawersHeifer by a Limousin Bull1st P. McDiarmid & Co, Shenlarich

Spring born calvesBullock by Limousin BullMessrs MacLarty, GlentarkenHeifer by Limousin BullA & J. Anderson, TullochanHeifer - any other breedMr. D Waugh, CroftintyganCow with calf at footM. Campbell, LecharrieHighland cow in milk or with calf at footMessrs. J. Taylor, Braes of Ardeonaig

Blackface Sheep Section Champion Miss L. Wright, Glen FallochReserve ChampionMiss L. Wright, Glen Falloch

Miss L. Wright won the following classes Best sheep (opposite sex to Champion) Pair of ram lambsPair of gimmersFemale group of threeBest ram lamb Stocksman showing best animal Best female of blackfaced breed (any age)

Messrs McLarty, Glentarken, won thefollowing classesPair of ewe lambs Male group of three Best ram bred by exhibitor

Best natural ewe and lamb/sK. Taylor & Sons, Dall FarmBest woolled sheep Mr. F Ronald, KeilatorShepherds ClassJohn Ferguson, GlentarkenBest sheep - shepherd’s classJ. Ferguson, GlentarkenNaturally shown ewe and lambK. Taylor & Sons, Dall FarmPair wedder lambsP McDiarmid & Co., Shenlarich

Messrs McLarty, Glentarken won thefollowing classesRam 3 years and aboveRam 2 years oldRam shearlingSuckled ewe 3 years old and upwardsEwe LambMiss L. Wright Glen Falloch won thefollowing classesSuckled ewe 2 years oldGimmerRam Lamb

Young HandlersEwan Wilson, Carrie

Cross Sheep SectionChampionDonna MacKenzie, TullochcanReserve Champion and Best Pair of Prime LambsP McDiarmid & Co. ShenlarichPair cross lambs out of Blackface eweG Urquhart, BovainPair of cross lambsP. McDiarmid & Co. ShenlarichCross eweDonna MacKwenzie, TullochanGimmerM Armstrong, Wester TullichEwe lambA & J Anderson, Tullochcan

Wool SectionChampion Finlay McAskill, TullichMattress FleeceFinlay McAskill, TullichFine Fleece Alec Buchan, Morenish

Horticultural and HomecraftsHandicraft Cup Marissa MardonPhotography Quaich Donna MacKenzieHomecraft Cup Gill HigginsBaking Cup Margaret MacPhersonProduce Cup Ellen StewartVegetable Cup Hector Hall & Neil CampbellFlower Cup Ian McGregorFloral Art Cup Cathie ReidGirls Cup Aimee MacLeodBoys Cup Robbie PlayerWRI Salver Killin

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Killin Show Results

decade of mild, wet, winters and severalequally unsettled and humid summers hasencouraged much growth of herbage.Perthshire, ever more bosky than the driereast, Buchan or The Borders, has nowconditions approaching the lushness ofDorset or Devon. The scourge ofbracken often quoted as statisticallyincreasing in acreage, annually, by 5%must surely now be achieving an evenhigher spread. Some conservationists advocate theremoval of all livestock from hillgrazings in order to counteract theovergrazing resultant from the fiscalencouragement during recent decades viaEU subsidies to overstock. However theabsence of grazing animals can bedetrimental to the wellbeing of the swardby encouragement of more thrusting andvirulent vegetation subduing theeminently palatable and desirable species,resulting eventually in the blanket scrubso beloved of “Nature Regressionists”.Another concept of the “no management”theory is the suitability of such anenvironment for ticks. These can becontrolled by dipping or “spot-oning”sheep or cattle but deer, hens, voles etc,unless some method can be devised tobreak the life cycle of the insect, remainas its hosts. Mervyn K. Browne

Ardtalnaig

“There was a little girl who had a little curlRight in the middle of her for’head,

When she was good she was very, very good,When she was bad she was horrid!”

Until the end of June the late spring andearly summer of 2005 might be said tohave followed a similar pattern. DuringMay and June, while occasional short-lived fair spells produced odd gloriouslysunny days, the accent over this periodwas on dull, cool, windy and at timeswet, conditions. A spin-off from these somewhatunseasonable temperatures seems to havebeen the curtailment of the activities ofthe Heather beetle, which caused so muchhavoc in 2004. The recovery of Calluna(Ling heather) should now becomeestablished, albeit somewhat slow. With the advent of July weather-wise,things took a turn for the better and forthe past two months we have enjoyed areasonably settled spell. A salient pointhowever has been the persistence ofcloud cover, even during the strongestanti-cyclonic periods two or three dayswith minimal cloud cover were followedby recurrences of what is known as“Anti-cyclonic gloom” more reminiscentof autumn or winter, possibly inferringgenerally high atmospheric humidity. Inthis context the prevalence over the past

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Mervyn’s Weather Ancient trees found in Loch Tay

During archaeological studies of thebed of the loch the Crannog Teamidentified timbers protruding from theloch bed at about one to two metersdepth. This was at first considered tobe related to the crannogs that wereunder investigation. Surprisingly theyfollowed along the shore for anunexpected distance. Followingfurther investigation Nick Dixon andBarry Andrean found them to be oaksof between 4,000 and 5,000 years oldand the material, which included ahazelnut and moss, at their bases isevidence of it being the floor of anancient woodland. The softer bark andouter layers of the trees that wereexposed and standing up above thesurface of the floor of the loch haveworn down exposing the hard centralcore. Below the surface the ancientbark is still identifiable. This indicatesthat 5,000 years ago the surface ofLoch Tay must have been at least 3meters below the present level and it islikely that the change took place in arelatively short time. Feeling free tospeculate, this makes us wonder whathappened at the Kenmore end of theloch to dam back the waters. We knowwe are close to a tectonic fault -remember last year’s earthquake.Mervyn Brown told us of a report of amini Tsunami in the loch in 1784. TheGlenogle landslide is still fresh in ourmemories. Could some pre-historiccataclysmic event have beenresponsible for blocking off the end ofLoch Tay and raising the water to itspresent level? WA

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The papers read at this conference inPerth summarised the results of the workundertaken by the Ben Lawers HistoricLandscape Project and associated projectsduring the 2005 season. A remarkablepicture has been built up of the historical,pre-historical, cultural and topographicalfeatures of the Loch Tay area right up topresent times and probably makes ourarea the most studied and researched inScotland.Dr John Atkinson of Glagow University,Dr Derek Alexander National Trust forScotland, and Professor John Hunter

from Birmingham University madepresentations from the archaeologicalpoint of view. Dr John Harrison fromStirling University used his work on theBreadalbane Papers and other records tohelp us visualise the people in thelandscape. Dr Gary West from theSchool of Scottish Studies who isconducting studies into local oral historyexplained his methods. Camilla Priede isconducting a PhD study into what peoplevalue in the landscape and Dr NickDixon excited us with his recent lochsidefindings of 6,000 year old trees

underwater (see opposite). Eileen Tisdaledemonstrated how pollen studies couldprovide a time-line through the soil andgave evidence that the area below the hillhas been permanent grassland for at least1000 years. Lastly Debbie Jacksonenthralled us with the ways in which sheuses the information as a teachingresource. The meeting was summed up andconcluded by Dr Robin Turner.

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Outing to Glen Lochay

On Saturday 10th September thegroup met at the top of GlenLochay and continued through thegate in 4 x 4s past Badour andBatavaime. Having viewed theHerring stone and the Bard’s stonethe group had a picnic and walkedback via the high road.

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Dancing Wins GoldI have been dancing since I was in P1 and this yearI decided to try the competition circuit.I had to take a Scottish Official Board of HighlandDancing beginners passport to each venue and ithas 6 boxes to get a stamp. You only get 1 stamp ateach competition if you get placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd.When the card is full you have to apply for thenovice card. When that is full you qualify to danceat Intermediate level for a year and then you candance at premier level.This summer I danced at 8 Highland games and wasplaced at 6 of them, the other 2 games I had 4thplaces.At Taynuilt I won the Dhurinish Challenge cup as Ihad the most points in my section with a gold forthe Sword, and silvers for the Fling, SeannTriubhas, Hullachan, Lilt and Flora.It has been really good fun and I have met girlsfrom Canada and have exchanged addresses. I now have my novice card to complete. Millie Tigwell aged 10

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Killin is again in contention for motor cycleaccolades. Robert Lafferty has added to hiscollection of trophies this year. Now 8 years ofage he has clocked up two successes in his thirdyear of competition. In the 2 day Mull Trial atPennyghael he achieved a third. But it was atthe Fintry Trial, a two day National Trial, thathe achieved his most remarkable success bycoming first having lost only one point. Thatmeans that his foot touched the ground on onlyone occasion during the 18 sections of the trial.His nearest rival lost 32 points. Well doneRobert. Bobby Lafferty, Robert’s dad, would bevery happy to help anyone who would like totake up or improve their skills in the sport.

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BBQ PACK £252 Packs of Stk Burgers1 Pack of Lamb Burgers1 Pack of Venison Burg.1 Pack of Pork & Apple Burg.1 Pack of Stk Saus.450g1 Pack Lamb Saus.450g1 Pack Venison Saus 450g1 Pack Pork Saus. 450gLamb Stks appx 450g1 kg Frying Stks appx.6

Venison Pack £30Haunch of Ven.1.5k 2 Ven.Stks 230g3x450g Diced Ven. 3x450g Ven.Mince450g Ven. Saus. 1 pack Ven. Burgs.

BEEF PACK £353x450g(lb) Steak Mince3x450g Diced Shoulder1kg Topside Rst1kg Silverside Rst.450g Braising Stk230g Frying Stk.450gStk Saus.450g Lorne Saus,1 Pack Steak Burgers ( 1/4lb)

LAMB PACK £30Leg of Lamb appx1.5kg (3lb) 1kg (2lbs) Rolled Shoulder450g Diced Shoulder4 Dble loin chops4 Leg Steaks4 Noisettes1 Pack Lamb Burgers (1/4 pounders)

PLUS FREE DELIVERY TO YOUR DOORWe deliver every Thursday in the Aberfeldy/Killin Area

For more information, a price list, or to place an order, contact us, by Telephone, Fax, or E-mail

Beef, Lamb & Venison Direct from a Local Perthshire Farm delivered to your doorBred here and raised naturally with no intensive rearing, hormones or additives. Properly hung, cut

and prepared on the farm. Just good meat that is tender and full of flavour with no fancy seasonings needed to giveit taste. The venison is from our own wild deer from the same hills that the sheep and cattle graze. If you have any

special cuts you would like or something not on our price list our butcher will be happy to help youIf you are not satisfied, we will replace or refund in full

Glenfernate Meat

Our meat is available in packs oras individual cuts.

Children on Sunday 28th August fishing with the kind permission of the Dowling family. All who took part inthis event caught a fish making it a great day out. Thanks to the Killin Co-op and the girls at Costcuttersfor their contributions and to those who helped on the day.

Childrens Day of Fishing Fun at Kinnell

CVS Stirling’s new project, BuildingVoluntary Organisations Capacity, isunderway and all local voluntary andcommunity groups are invited toapply to take part in the year longproject. It offers voluntaryorganisations the chance to enhancetheir organisational capacity by

undertaking FREE training. It givessupport from a dedicated worker andpeer support from other organisations.By the end of the project those takingpart will be able to produce moresuccessful funding applications,improve their forward planning skillsand be better equipped to achieve their

goals and objectives. Applicationsshould be submitted by the 20thOctober. To find out more, contact

Rosie BrownCVS Stirling

Tel. 01786 469916 rosie.brown@cvs-stirling.org.uk

Opportunity for Voluntary Groups

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Reflexology

Gill HuntMember of the Association of

Reflexologists ;Member of the Scottish Institute

of ReflexologistsTel: 01567 820990

e-mail: gill@westerlix.co.ukwww.westerlix.co.uk/reflexology.htm

In Reflexology the feet are amap of the body

Working these reflexes withalternate pressure from the

thumb and forefinger stimulates the body’s ownhealing system and thus

holistically rebalances thebody for better health

Reflexology may helpchronic or acute illnessesand muscular sprains and

strains

Alex Cameron Trophy Since 1981 the Carpet Bowlers and the Green Bowlers havecompeted twice a year for the coveted Alec Cameron Trophy.The 2005/06 season’s first match took place at the Sports PavilionBowling Green on Sunday 31st July. 4 rinks with 13 CarpetBowlers and 12 Green Bowlers enjoyed a lovely summerafternoon and as always the competition was very fierceaccompanied by some excellent banter. The Greens avenged lastyears defeat by winning the first stage by 68 shots to 60 shots orput another way 10 games to 5 games with 1 game drawn.More thanks to Green Keeper, Jim Beattie for all his efforts inlooking after the Bowling Green.

Jill Higgins(Green Bowler)

For KillinStirling Council roads department will

soon be installing a new speed limit onthe Main Street. During the times when

childen are travelling to and from school, there will be alimit of 20 mph between Lynedoch and the Post Office.Drivers will be warned by a sign and flashing yellowlights.

The Green Avengers

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AND DECORATING

EXTERNAL AND INTERNAL

PRIVATE AND COMMERCIAL

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AND SPECIALISED WALL FINISHES

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SPRAYING OF EXTERNAL WALLS

WITH PIOLITE EXTERIOR SYSTEMS

ALL HIGH OR AWKWARD PAINTINGCATERED FOR USING CHERRY-PICKER OR

ALUMINIUM SCAFFOLD

POWER WASHING AND MOSS REMOVAL ONBUILDINGS, CONSERVATORIES AND ROOFS

RHONES AND GUTTERS CLEANED ANDEMPTIED.

NO JOB TOO BIG OR SMALL

TELEPHONE BOBBY IN KILLIN 01567 820854

MOBILE 07887 643831

Consultation has now ended. The task now is to analyse thevarious responses and where appropriate amend the plan. In theprocess of drafting the plan care was taken to involve as manypeople as possible, ensuring that those agencies which have a rolein delivering the plan were regularly consulted and had a previewof the proposed draft prior to the formal consultation period. Asa result the early indications are that no major adjustments willbe required. What will be required is a review to ensure that thetasks which the Park Plan highlights are prioritised so that theybecome reality and not just a wish list. This will be tackled overthe next few months and then the Plan and its supporting reportwill be sent to the Scottish Executive for Ministerial approval. Itis hoped that the formalities will all have been completed to bringthe Plan into operation by early summer 2006. Whilst on Plans I would like to bring to your attention the factthat although the National Park Authority is the PlanningAuthority for the area, it is not the Licensing Authority. Thatduty remains in the hands of the local authority and covers suchthings as alcohol sales, street traders and Zoos. There wasconsiderable press coverage of an application by the operators ofDrumkinnon Tower in Balloch to West Dumbarton Council for azoo licence to enable them to display otters. Some commentatorsfelt that this was not the type of thing the Park Authority shouldbe involved in. In considering the application the Councilconsulted the National Park Authority. In reply the ParkAuthority has made it plain it opposes the scheme. The decisionis however in the hands of the Licensing Authority. Theproposals to open an administrative office in the Rob Roy CentreCallander are still on track but the re-organisation of VisitScotland and the local Tourist Offices poses a timescale problem.We are hopeful that we can get the builders in during 2006 withcompletion early the following year.If you have any queries about the National Park please contact

Owen McKee01567 830214

owen@thevillageshop.fsbusiness.co.uk

The Draft National Park Plan Heart oofScotland HHerbSociety

As Autumn approaches we look forwardto resuming our meetings with new and varied herbal subjects.Please join us for our seventh herbal season. All meetings areopen to the public and are held at various venues in thePerthshire areas. Further details are available from Patty Hope01567 - 820408 or Judy Forster 01567 - 820298

ProgrammeOct 19 Kinesiology, Herbs and supplements

by Trish Waite Aberfeldy Town Hall 7pmNov 16 AGM and social Aberfeldy Town Hall 7pmDec 7 Christmas lunch

at Kinnaird House Hotel Kinaird 12 noonJan 18 The art of papermaking

by Judi Campbell, Grantully Hall 10amFeb 15 Herbal cookery demonstration

by Chris Tamblin of the Green Park HotelAberfeldy Town Hall

Mar 15 Beauty demonstrationby Sarah and Lynn Dark of Zest Health and Beauty Aberfeldy Town Hall 7pm

April 19 Herbed-wine Cuisineby Patty Hope, McLaren Lesser Hall, Killin 7pm

May 17 Woodland WalkTo be confirmed

Jun 21 Herbalists Garden Festival Open DayPittnacree, 11am - 4pm

Do you need a new home in any of these areas?Lochearnhead Killin Callander TyndrumStrathyre Balfron Aberfoyle DrymenBuchlyvie Kippen Gartmore Deanston

If so, Rural Stirling Housing Association may be able to help.The Association’s aim is to support rural communities in north andwest Stirling by providing and managing affordable good quality

homes for people in housing need.We currently have 430 homes for rent throughout the Stirling

Council area

If you would like more details and an application form contact

Rural Stirling Housing AssociationStirling Road, Doune

Tel: (01786) 841101 E-mail: Enquiries@rsha.demon.co.uk

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We are delighted to have been awarded a Seafish industry Friers Quality Award,one of only 37 in Scotland - The sign of excellent Fish and Chips

10% Discount Scheme available for localsThe Real Food Café, Tyndrum, Perthshire, FK21 8RY

www.therealfoodcafe.com

The Real FThe Real Food Cafood Caféé

Winter Opening TimesOctober 24th - December 28th - we will be closed

December 29th, 2005 - January 4th 2006 - OPEN ALL DAY incl. NEW YEAR’S DAY

January 5th - CLOSED

OPEN thereafter every Friday, Saturday and Sunday until Easter

Steve and Sarah would like to thank everyone who has supported them on both sides of thecounter through their first summer season

Clanscape Clanscape (organised by the National Park)(organised by the National Park)

celebrated historic and ecological skills andcelebrated historic and ecological skills andactivities that take place within the Areaactivities that take place within the Area

WWatching deeratching deer

TTelling storieselling stories

Using herbsUsing herbs

Making candlesMaking candles

Discovering archaeologyDiscovering archaeology SSpinning woolpinning wool

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3 miles east of Killin on the Aberfeldy Road

Licensed restaurant with stunning views over Loch TayOpen Daily to Non-Resident Diners

Dinner served from 7.00pm to 8.30pm (last orders)2 courses £17.00, 3 courses & coffee £22.00

Booking AdvisableIn our lovely dining-room with its panoramic views across LochTay we offer friendly service and freshly prepared home-cookedfood using where possible Perthshire lamb, beef and venison

Scottish salmon, cheeses, etc. We offer a delicious table d’hotemenu which changes daily and also caters for vegetarians

To book or for further information please telephone0 1 5 6 7 8 2 0 2 5 8

www.morenishlodgehotel.co.uk

New Arrivals

Ellie Cook, daughter of Jo(Johanna MacGregor)

and Steve Cook She was born September 2004 and

is a bundle of fun. Ellie is thegrand-daughter of Roy and

Margaret MacGregor

Thomas Buchan Reilly born11th April to delighted parentsPeter and Elma, a wee brother

for Logan. Grandparents Alex and Janette Buchan

Morenish Farm and James and Moira Reilly

Tullochmhor

Lewis John Smith, born 23rd Augustweighing 5lb 10oz, to

Lesley Graham and Martin SmithFirst grandchild for Mairi Martin

Calum Frost & Charlotte Morris areproud to announce the arrival of theirson, Murray Thomas Frost, born 24thJune & would like to thank everyone

for their support and kind gestures

Nathan Stewart Ireland, born 6th June, to Paul Ireland and

Shannon Gillies who would like tothank everyone for all their

cards and gifts

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MACFARLANEGRAY

Insurance Services Chartered Accountants Financial Services

6 Chester Street, Edinburgh EH3 7RA (t) 0131 226 4264 Ancaster Business Centre, Callander FK17 8AS (t) 01877 331700

15 Gladstone Place Stirling FK8 2NX (t) 01786 451745Unit 15/17 Alloa Business Centre, Alloa Business Park

Whins Road, Alloa (t) 01259 726633

Email info@macfarlanegray.co.uk

MacFarlane Gray Financial Services is a member of IFA Network Ltd regulated by the Financial Services Authority

Sage Accounts & Payroll

Tax Returns

Business Administration

Call Jen Lilly on 01838 400 224

e-mail: jen-lil@supanet.com

Bookkeeping Services

Coffees & HomebakingHomemade SoupSnack Lunches

Main MealsOpen 10 am - 8 pm

Tel: 01567 820314

Shutters Restaurantand Coffee Shop

The juniors have had a great season thisyear. We had 14 juniors, 9 of whomwere girls which is very encouraging,doing the clubgolf Level-1 with AudreyWeaver and John Guild. Elsewhere wehad several promotions during the seasonwith Adam Mitchell going into Category1, Andrew Anderson, Calum McLarty,John McRae and Iain Patrick going intoCategory 2, Calum Wyllie, HarryMcRobbie and Josh Henderson goinginto Category 3 and Adele Melia,Alasdair Craig, Antonia Dowling, CallumClement, Catherine Allan, Finn Rhys,Hazel Wyllie, Jennifer Patrick, MeganRhys, Mhairi Carson, Michael Crow andSkye Farmer going into Category 4. As coaches, we have seen a greatimprovement in everyone’s golf whetherthey won or not on a Friday - eachperson’s personal improvement over theseason is something to be very proud of.A big thank you has to go to all thehelpers this year, the stewards and thegreens staff - without them the juniornights would not be able to happen. Wehave had a lot of help from members andparents throughout the year, but we canalways do with more people walkinground with the juniors helping them tolearn rules and etiquette. If you can helpnext season please let me know.Congratulations to John Guild andAudrey Weaver for becoming fully

qualified level-1 coaches. I am sure thatall those who had lessons from them thisyear are very grateful for the time spentwith them.Junior nights will start again in May2006. Any junior between 8 and 18 iswelcome to come along. We providecoaching and have clubs available onloan - all you have to bring is yourself,suitable clothing (waterproofs if wet!) apencil and your weekly subs. If you arenew to golf we will give you a couple ofweeks to try it before you have to jointhe golf club - so what have you got tolose?

LS

Junior Golf

Junior Prize Winners 2005 Beginners 1st Callum Clement 2nd Hazel Wyllie 3rd Catherine Allan Clubgolf Level-1 Adele Melia Alasdair Craig Antonia Dowling Callum Clement Catherine Allan Finn Rhys Harvey Anderson Hazel Wyllie Iona Pritchard Jennifer Patrick Megan Rhys Mhairi Carson Michael Crow Skye Farmer

Junior Prize WJunior Prize Winnersinners

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School Visit to GleneaglesIt was on Thursday 4th August the day P5went to Gleneagles. We met at the front ofthe school at 9.30. We all got into cars anddrove to a field which was the car park 2miles away from Gleneagles. From therewe got a bus then we went into the ClubGolf Tent. At first some of us were rathernervous but we soon found that there wasnothing to be nervous about. We went tothe pitch and putt course and were givenclubs. And off we set to complete as manyholes as possible. After lunch (lovelyburger and chips) we went to see theprofessional golf players as they played.We got our pictures taken with ColinMontgomery and Steven O’Hara and wealso got their autographs. We all had a veryenjoyable day. Ishbel Taylor

Katie Holden Skye Farmer

Category 4 1st Craig MacDonald 2nd Josh Henderson 3rd David MacAskill Eclectic Winner Craig MacDonald Knockout Winner Craig MacDonaldCategory 31st Jordan Farquharson 2nd William Patrick 3rd Laura Aitken Eclectic Winner Katie Holliday Knockout Winner Garreth Tigwell Category 21st Calum McLarty 2nd Michael Farquharson 3rd John McRae Eclectic Winner Michael FarquharsonCategory 11st Donald MacAskill 2nd Daniel Holden 3rd Stuart Laurence Eclectic Winner Stuart Laurence Best BeginnerHazel Wyllie Most Improved GolferLucie Ronald Junior Club Champion Donald MacAskill

All Types of Electrical InstallationIntruder & Fire Detection Systems

Pennycross, Manse Rd.Killin, Perthshire

Telephone: (01567) 820374 Fax: (01567) 820782

Gleneagles

Junior Prize WJunior Prize Winnersinners

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THE OLD FLAX MILLRestaurant - Carvery & BarGLENDOCHART

Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday(Closed for Business on Tuesdays and Wednesdays)Open for Tea, Coffee, Meals, and Snacks

All Day from 11am

Evening Bookings for Carvery Advisable.Available from 6pm

All Day Traditional Sunday Lunch Carvery served from 12.30 to 7pm on Sundays.

Why Not Pre-Book Your Table Now?Telephone 01567 820434

Andrew and Lynette look forward to greeting you for a meal, asnack, a drink or for any excuse or reason.

The restaurant will be closed during November 2005 and willreopen Fridays thru to Mondays during December 2005.

Rob RoyHOMES

Specialists in the supply,design and manufactureof timber frame homes

and commercial buildings

Rob Roy HomesComrie

Perthshire

Tel: (01764) 670424Fax: (01764) 670419

Email: mail@robroyhomes.co.uk

KILLIN GOLF CLUBSENIOR LADIES’ OPEN21ST SEPTEMBER 2005

HandicapSilver Division1st. Carol Church (Oban) 712nd. Sheena Chisholm (Killin) 713rd. Wilma Frew (Oban) 71Bronze Division1st. Cathie Reid (Killin) 672nd. June Sutherland (Dalmally) 673rd. Ruth Dick (Vale of Leven) 69

Veteran’s Handicap prizeAnn Tweedie (Callander) 71

Scratch PrizesSilver DivisionMargaret McRae (Pitlochry) 78Bronze Division Norma Thornton (Callander) 92

Longest DriveSilver Division Carol Church (Oban)Bronze DivisionNancy Hart (Comrie)Nearest the pin at the 5thAnn Garden (Pitlochry)Magic 2’sAnn Trail (Helensburgh)Annie McInnes (Oban)

GENTS OPEN6TH AUGUST 2005

Scratch1. R.A. Clark (Erskine) 68 BIH 2. E Lindsay (Blairgowrie) 68 3. D Campbell (Taymouth) 73 Handicap1. A Heron (Killin) 60 2. D McRobbie (Killin) 61 3. J Elliot (Langholm) 62 BIH Longest Drive Category 1 (9th & 18th) Philip Murphy(Glencruitten) Category 2 (6th & 15th) Neil Hay(Hartley Whitney) Nearest the PinCategory 1 (8th & 17th) Ian Pearston(Cochrane Castle) Category 2 (5th & 14th) John Strang(Killin) Magic 2'sR A Clark (Erskine) E Lindsay (Blairgowrie) I Pearston (Cochrane Castle) (2) P Murphy (Snr) (Glencruitten) P Melia (Killin) L Brown (Killin) D Fraser (Glencruitten) J Elliot (Langholm) T Fernie (Killin) R McDonald (Killin) G Smith (Killin) C Forsythe (Killin) CSS 65

Killin Community Groups ForumIt is some time since the CommunityCouncil hosted the Killin CommunityGroups Forum. A date has now been setfor 1st Nov in the Lesser McLaren Hallat 7.00 pm to which representatives fromall local groups are invited to come alongand give an update on their own activitiesand hear what other groups have beeninvolved in. This is also a chance to findout if there is any assistance available foryour own group’s activities ordevelopment plans, so please come along.Everyone welcome Refreshments will beprovided.

Scribblers PartyFriday 28th October at Stirling CountyRugby Club from 7.30pm Live Music from Bannockburn and disco.Tickets only £5 Come along for a great evening & helpsupport 5 cancer charities- StrathcarronHospice, CHAS, Marie Curie CancerCare, Macmillan Cancer Relief &Maggies Centres.Tickets from Roadshow Music, UpperCraigs, Stirling or by telephoning Russell (01324-826073 after 6pm)

Russell Taylorinfo@scribblers picnic.com www.scribblerspicnic.com

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Planning ApplicationsWeek 26 ending June 28Ref LT/2005/0079/DET/S11 Mar 2005 Replacement of timber sash andcase window with UPVC tilt and turnwindowsLocation Fairview House Main Street, KillinDecision refused

Week 27 ending 4 July NoneWeek 28 ending 11 JulyRef LT/2005/0080/DET/SErection of dwelling house and attachedgarage Location Glen Airlie, Main Street, KillinDecision approved with conditions

LT/2005/0143/HAE/SFormation of raised decking areaLocation Fiarach TyndrumApproved with conditions

LT/2005/0166/DET/SChange of use of area of scrubland to formkickabout area and erection of 4m high fencealong western boundary.Location adj to playground Mansefield,Tyndrum.Approved with conditions

LT/2005/0208/HAE/SErection of 2 No extensions to detacheddwelling houseLocation Windrush, Manse Road, Killin.Approved with conditions

Week 29 ending 18th July NoneWeek 30 ending 25 July LT/2005/0246/DET/SChange of use dwelling house (in part) andadjacent vacant land to operation of taxibusinessLocatrion Dunvegan House and land to thenorth side of Station House, 1 Station Road,Crianlarich.Approved with conditions.

LT/2005/0248/DET/SRestoration of fire damaged self-cateringaccommodation to form one unit.Location The Steading, Wester Lix, Killin.

Week 31 ending 1 AugustLT/2005/0256/HAE/SErection of conservatory and porch.Location Carmyle Cottage, Crianlarich

LT/2005/0265/HAE/SErection of conservatory Location Tigh-Na-Lenyk 5 Wester Lix

Week 32 ending 8 AugustLT/2005/0199/DET/SChange of use of land for the siting of mobilesnack bar.Location Loch Lubhair layby, Crianlarich.Approved with conditions.

Week 33 ending 15 AugustLT/2005/0159/DET/SChange of use of a dwelling house to a GuestHouse (retrospective) and alterations andchange of use of garage/workshop to self

contained owners accomodation.Location Dalkell, Tyndrum.Approved with conditions.

LT/2005/0167/OUT/SErection of 3 dwelling housesLocation Mansefield, Manse Road, Killin.Approved with conditions.

LT/2005/0189/GET/SRenewal of planning consent for the change ofuse of car parking for the siting of hot foodsnack bar.Location McLaren Hall Car Park, Main Street,Killin.Approved with conditions.

Week 34 ending 22 AugustLT/2005/0247/TCD/SPermanent retention of telecommunicationsbase station comprising 17.5m high mast andassociated equipment (Existing temporaryconsent Ref: LT/2004/0300/TCT/S) Location Glenfalloch Farm, Crianlarich.

LT/2005/0293/NAG/SErection of agricultural building Location Auchlyne Home Farm, Killin

Week 35 ending 29 August NoneWeek 36 ending 4 SeptemberLT/2005/0306/DET/STemporary siting static residential caravan fora period of 3 yearsLocation Benmore Lodge Hotel, Crianlarich.

Week s 37 and 38 None

New Nappy Outreach WorkerLesley McAleen

has taken over this postTel 01786 443332

mcaleenanl@stirling.gov.uk

Laura Willison and Steve Kluzniak

married on May 26th atTobermory Registry OfficeMull. Laura’s parents are Jan and Johnny Willison

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WEDDING BELLESWEDDING BELLES

Rhona Henderson marriedRobert Maxwell in Crianlarich

Church on 27th August

Gareth MacGregor and Zoe Challmarried on the 6th August at

Killin Parish ChurchGareth is the son of

Alistair and Heather MacGregor

Alex Workman and ChristinaWalsh from Lancing in West

Sussex married in theFitzGerald’s cottage

overlooking the Falls ofDochart on 7th June

Virginia Crompton of Tyndrum andBill Law were married at St

Conan’s Kirk Lochawe on 6th August

DavidCunningham and Kelly Twigg marriedon 10th September at the McLaren

Hall. Kelly is the daughter ofRoger & Diana

Theresa and Jamie Elliot, married on 13th August in CrianlarichChurch, seen here at the waterfall behind Benmore Farm House

Photograph by Total Images

Photograph by Total Images

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CORRIE CRAFTS

Main Street, Killin01567 820 920

Specialising in hand made gifts.Locally made crafts.Original Paintings.

Art Materials.Jewellery.

Orders taken for personalised gifts.Come in and take a look.

“In Famed Breadalbane”“In Famed Breadalbane”By William GilliesBy William Gillies

This book is in process of beingreprinted and should be available mid October

Cost will be £20 for Hardback and

£50 for LeatherAdvance orders now being

taken at Killin Gallery01567 820475

Dewar NameI bought the new book “ A Guide in Hand –Killin to Glencoe”. The book is well worth aread for either young or old and got more andmore interesting as I read about the Relics ofSt. Fillan and how he gave his fivepossessions to men called ‘deoradh’ whichlater became ‘doire’ then the surname Dewar– of the Quigrich. On my father’s side, downthe generations through to my son, has beenthe middle name Dewar and my grandfatheralways thought our relatives were from thisarea – so you can imagine my delight when Iread this.I also have in my garden a cupmarkedboulder, which measures 9.5 inches across and5 inches deep.I would be extremely grateful for moreinformation about the name Dewar in this areaand about the stone.

Wendy ForsythInnishewan Cottage, Luib

Books on History in the News“Of the Name Dewar” has recently beenpublished and will be available in Killinshortly. Note also that “In FamedBreadalbane” that is highly recommended as aresource for this area has been reprinted andwill be available locally.

Angus MacKechnieI would like to thank Dr. Syme and theParamedic for their prompt attention afterthe death of Angus and also Diana forquick response to my call. Many thanksto neighbours and friends for all theirkindness, for cards, letters, flowers andhome-baking received. It was all verymuch appreciated.Thanks to the Rev. J. Scott for a lovelyservice and to all who attended. Thanksalso to Andrew Anderson & Son for alltheir help and guidance after Angus’sdeath.Thanks to the Bridge of Lochay forexcellent catering and to DuncanMacKinnon, who played a fitting tributeon the bagpipes, which was muchappreciated.A collection for the Falls of DochartHome amounted to £705.

Grace MacKechnie

BirthdayJack would like to thank his family andfriends for coming to his 6th birthdayparty and for all the wonderful presents.Big thank you to Auntie Linzi who blewup all the balloons.

Jack Forsyth

Margaret (Peggy) Gray

Our family announces with deep sadnessthe passing of our Mum, Mother-in-law,Granny and Great-Granny, Mrs. Margaret(Peggy) Gray, in her lovely home, 3Stewart Road, Killin, on April 26th. 2005in her 94th year. Granny (as she was affectionately knownby almost everyone who knew her),moved back to Killin from Luib whenPapa (the late George M Gray, who died2nd April 1979) retired, creating yetanother beautiful garden, (her roses werespectacular) for all to enjoy, tending to itwith unending loving care.Loving care is what she excelled in;showering it on every member of herfamily, her friends, neighbours andacquaintances, making no exceptions andtreating us all equal, rememberingeveryone’s birthday and any other specialevent that warranted celebration.A subscriber and faithful reader of TheKillin News, she never failed to mailcopies to us all whenever a new one wasissued, making sure we were kept up todate with the local news.We thank Dr. DeLaat and EileenMcReavy for all the professional andpersonal care they gave to Granny.

Family has a special bond,It’s love that forms a tie,

And even in the darkest hours,That love will never die.

It’s what we draw our strengths on,In darkness and despair,

Our comfort in the worst of times,Because it’s always there.

And when a loved one’s taken,Although we have to part,

We keep them in a special place,That’s deep, within our heart.

Life’s Greatest Gift - Remembrance

The Gray Family

Obituary

Myra’s Mini CabsMyra and Ken (Myra’s Mini Cabs) areceasing operating from the end ofSeptember 2005. Due to the loss of theGlen Dochart School Run contract, wefeel it is no longer viable to continue ourprivate hire service. A big thank you toall our customers who supported us in thelast two years.

LettersThank You

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STRATHFILLAN WIGWAMSFARM SHOP

‘THE TRADING POST’Farm produced ‘Quality Assured’ Scotch

Beef, Blackface Lamb & MuttonAlso, Wild Boar, Ostrich, Venison &

Rare Breed PorkSuperb selection of flavoured meat

& vegetarian sausages.Local Delivery to your doorTo place an order telephone

01838 400251 Auchtertyre Farm, Tyndrum

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Possible CommunityDevelopment Trust for

Killin & ArdeonaigFollowing Killin’s participation in theCommunity Futures Programme whichresulted in the Killin Local Action Plan, itwas felt that there was no need for acommunity development trust for thevillage as there were already so manyactive groups in the area.Since that time, local people have beenaffected by the purchase of what wasthought to be community land by anindividual with no local connections. Thishas prompted thought that if there was aCDT in Killin it would be in a position tosnap into action if opportunities arose egfor registration of interest in pieces of landor the purchase of land or property forcommunity benefit.The Community Council has asked localpeople to consider this proposal and comeback to the next meeting with any thoughtsor questions on the subject. In the meantime if you would like todiscuss this further please contact:

Suzanne PlayerRural Development Worker

820154 players@stirling.gov.uk

Local CommunityDevelopment Fund 2005-6

Stirling Council's Local CommunityDevelopment Fund or the LCDF has£300,000 of capital funding available forprojects in the area. The LCDF funds projects up to £15,000 or£20,000 for exceptional projects. Applicantsmust be able to demonstrate that the projectwill meet the local community's needs orconcerns.Any constituted community group orvoluntary sector organisation working forthe benefit of people in the Stirling Councilarea can apply. Applications usually take10 weeks from deadline to decision. Thelast deadline for this year will be aroundChristmas time - the date will be posted onthe internet, advertised through theVoluntary Sector E Bulletin or you can ringnearer the time.Application forms are available from theFunding Unit on 01786 - 443413 or byemailing fundingunit@stirling.gov.uk We also have a Community Grants schemefor amounts under £1000, which makesdecisions once a month. All projects thatcan demonstrate community benefit will beconsidered but remember you need to applyat least 6 weeks in advance and we don'tmake retrospective awards!

October 8 Whist Drive Church Hall 7.30pm14 Flu jab coffee morning McLaren Hall14 Heritage Meeting “The Dark Side of Edinburgh” Lesser Hall 8pm18 Herb Society Meet Aberfeldy Town Hall 7pm22 Country and Western evening McLaren Hall 8pm23 Gun Club Meet 1pmNovember1 Killin Community Groups Forum Meeting Lesser Hall 7pm3 WRI meeting Lesser Hall 7.30pm4 Heritage Meeting “Scottish Place Names” Lesser Hall 8pm8 Community Council Meet Killin Primary School 7.30pm11 Green Lyndedoch 3.30pm11 Whist Drive Lesser Hall evening13 Gun Club Meet 11am16 Herb Society AGM and Social Aberfeldy Town Hall 7pm 19 Games night organised by the Drama Club McLaren Hall26 Coffee morning in aid of Cancer Research UK Lesser Hall 29 Tourist Association event McLaren Hall all day

UpholsteryMcLaren HallMondays10am - 1pm

Art classSports PavilionTuesdays4pm - 6pm

European ComputerDriving LicenceKillin Primary SchoolTuesdays7pm - 9pm

BadmintonMcLaren HallMondaysevenings

BowlsLesser HallMondays evenings

Keep FitMcLaren HallTuesdays7pm - 9pm

Highland DancingBeginners, Intermediate andAdvanced classes Crianlarich HallTuesdays4.30pm - 7.30pmcontact Aileen Tel 01301 - 704283

BrowniesMondays Church HallContact Julie re times 01567 - 820851

GuidesChurch HallWednesdays7.30pm - 9pm

Introduction to MS Office (Wp & SS)Killin Nurse’s Clinic Thursdays8 weeks from 6 Oct 7pm - 9pm

Introduction to Digital PhotographyTyndrum Village Hall Thursdays5 weeks from 6th Oct6pm - 8pm

Internet Cafe & Open LearningTyndrum Village Hall £1 per 30minTues, Fri, Sat, 10am - 4pm

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Strathyre CleansingFully Licensed

Scottish Water and SEPA

All types of PressureCleaning Undertaken

Wheelie Bins, CaravansBoats, Cars, Patios

Driveways etc

Phone/Fax 01877 384384mobile 07768221661

strathyrecleansing@tiscali.co.uk

What’s On in Killin and District

24/7 Cars 15Aberfeldy Opticians 7Anderson, Andrew & Sons 33Archery & Clay Shooting 9Back Pain Clinic 26Beauty Therapist 16BL Decorators 29Body Shop at Home 16Bookkeeping Services 32Bridge of Lochay Hotel 5Capercaillie Restaurant 25Care Dental 35Central Scotland Rape Crisis 4Clan Building Services 17Corrie Crafts 37Costcutters/Dochart Crafts 13Craigard Hotel 18Crianlarich Store 6Cruachan Restaurant 6Fabric Studio, The 16fk21.co.uk 18Forster Electrical 9Fraser, A.C. 23Gatehouse Nursery 16Gauld, Maureen 15Gaulds Funeral Directors 3Girvans 22Glenfernate Estate 27Gourlay, D. Butchers 24Grant, Charles 6Grant & Welsh 37Grants Laundry 15Green Welly Stop 9

Hair at Home 7House to rent 3Jasmine Beauty 26Kenmore Hotel 14Killin Gallery 37Killin Hotel 8 Killin Library 4Lix Toll Garage 11Loch Tay Highland Lodges 23,40Loch Tay Pottery 7McAllister, Eric 17Macfarlane Gray 32McRobbie, Douglas 33Martin’s Plumbing & Heating 15Moor, Pete 38Morenish Lodge 31Morris, John 26News First 14Old Flax Mill Restaurant 34Post Office 17Real Food Cafe, The 30Reflexology 28Rob Roy Homes 34Royal Bank of Scotland 12Rural Stirling Housing 29Shutters 32STEP 25Stitt Brothers 14Strathfillan Wigwams 38Strathyre Cleansing 39Total Images 28Town & Country Catering 13

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by Killin, Loch Tay, Perthshire

A warm welcome awaits at The Boathouse Restaurant & Bar

The restaurant offers a varied menu featuringexcellent home cooking & Chef’s Daily Specials

Open fireplace and a warm cosy atmosphere combined with stunning loch views and friendly

service assure an ideal venue for that specialevening out or family get-together

Children are welcome

SUMMER OPENINGHOURS

Open every dayWeekdays

11.30am - 11.00pmWeekends

11.00am - 01.30am Food served

12.30pm - 9.30pm

Light meals and snacks12.30pm - 6.30pm

Evening Meals 6.30pm - 9.30pm

Samples from Menu

Mussels £4.95Fresh Mussels poached in

white wine & cream with herbs and garlic

Chicken & Apricot Pate£3.95

Homemade Pate served withoatcakes, redcurrant jelly

& salad

Fillet Stilton & Bacon£15.95

Scottish fillet steak stuffedwith blue stilton, wrapped inbacon, pan roasted & served

on creamed red onionpotatoes with red wine sauce

& roasted vegetables

Salmon & Watercress £8.95Grilled salmon fillet & butterroast baby potatoes served

with a creamy watercress sauce

Large Freshly CookedEvening Menu with

Numerous Daily Specials

Extensive Fish & Specialson Friday and Saturday

Night

Booking HighlyRecommended

Tel: 01567 820853 / 323