KILLIN NEWSKILLIN & DISTRICT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERApril/May 2019 Issue 169 Price £1

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The Killin News is a free community newspaper produced and distributedevery two months by volunteers to households and businesses in Killin anddistrict. The aim of those involved is to produce an informative, accurateand entertaining journal for those who live, work and visit in this area.Letters and articles published in the newspaper do not necessarily reflectthe views of the Production Committee and they reserve the right toshorten, edit or not publish any item. Contributions will be attributed to theauthor. Vested interests will be declared where applicable. Articles shouldbe between 200 and 300 words, photos in high quality and the contentshould be original work relevant to Killin and environs. All personal emailsare acknowledged by a reply. If you do not receive a reply please contactus by phone or drop the article in the office letterbox.

Production CommitteeJudy Forster, Michael Gardiner, Sylvana Ginella, Liz Howard

Susan Howard, Angus Inglis, Angus Kay,Anneke Mayo, Chris Rose, Marion Strang

Photographer Ron Allner

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Ellen Cattenach, Isla Craig, Theresa Elliot (and James), Lynne Ferguson, Tim and Ruth Fison, Tim Frost, Linda Frost,

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Front CoverSpring at FinlarigPhoto Ron Allner

Editorial

This issue includes a wonderful glimpse of past life in Killin (page 20) aswell as the good news that Killin Heritage Society is to recommence (page4). Wouldn’t it be a bonus if all the historical photos, articles, books,folklore tales and artefacts that are to be stored in St Fillans Church couldbe found a permanent display location, so that visitors and locals alikewould be able to appreciate them ?On to the present day. Very shortly, Killin will have a new CommunityCouncil (page 3). Thank you to all who put themselves forward ascandidates and we look forward to reading the report of your first meetingas a new team. Talking of teams, one team that worked exceptionally welltogether recently was Killin Golf Club and the Killin Cancer ResearchCommittee who combined to run the extremely successful Race Night(page 3). Congratulations to them all on raising such a large sum of money,and entertaining the Killin masses with a wonderful fun and food-filledevening.Now to the younger, non-gambling residents in the village. The Killin andCrianlarich nurseries have merited three pages this time (pages 14 to 16)and we must say well done to all those involved in achieving such a goodreport from the school inspectorate. The children’s Evil Pea Trap lookedamazing. Perhaps a bigger version would be good to help catch a fewnaughty vandals, thieves and inconsiderate dog owners (page 21).Looking ahead, we have milder days and colourful spring flowers to enjoy,and if the evenings are still chilly, you can check our What’s On section toplan your diaries.We wish you all a happy and peaceful Easter.

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Index

Ads Index 34Car Scheme Update 16Carpet Bowls 30Christians Against Poverty 19Church Events 34Editorial 2Frost Report 7KAT 6Killin and Crianlarich Nurseries 14Killin Community Council 3Killin Floral Association 30Killin Heritage Society 4Killin Music Festival 18Killin Primary School 12Kindness of Strangers 20Letters 23 Local Planning Applications 33McLaren High School 10 Mobile Libraries 35Musings From The Manse 25NTS Moirlanich Update 8 Nurseries & Retirement Home 16Obituaries 28Old Mill Appeal 27Paper Shop Logos 5Race Night 3Reminders from Killin News 14Recycling Centres 35 Retirement Home Thank You 24Scottish Wildlife Trust 30Scouts 31Sports and Leisure Club 4 Start Up Stirling 32Strathfillan By The Way 9SWI Report 30U3A 17Walk in the Park 17 Welcome to Spring 21What’s On 35Which Bin 35

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Killin Community Council - UpdateKillin will now be getting a new Community Council. As ten community-minded people volunteered for the nineplaces, a postal vote was held and the result will be announced soon after this Killin News goes to press. The tencandidates are: Andrew Aitken, Ron Allner, Amanda Clark, Pamela Farquharson, David Fettes, Yvonne Gillies, CharlieGrant, Colin Hay, Stewart Inglis and Chaz Kemp. The village looks forward to active promotion of its needs and thesolving of any problems.

Killin Local Committee -Cancer Research UK andKillin Golf Club joined forceson Saturday 23rd Februaryto host a charity Race Nightwith Fork Supper.

This action-packed, funsocial evening, which wasvery well supported,consisted of 8 races and aspecial novelty auction race,‘The Killin Challenge’, whichsaw eight localthoroughbreds - JillLaurence, Liz Stevens,Laura Bathgate, TinaCampbell, Iain Campbell,John McNab, Christian Welshand Lee Douglas - beingauctioned to the highestbidder before completingtheir challenge, in which IanCampbell was triumphant inthe final.

All the races were sponsored and avery big ‘Thank you’ is extended tothe businesses for supporting thisevent; Andrew Baird Optometrist,Karelia House, Gauld FuneralDirectors, Grants Laundry,Capercaillie Restaurant, Courie Inn,Shutters Restaurant, RoundaboutTravel & Gourlay Butchers.

Thanks are also extended to themany other businesses andindividuals who donated prizes forthe winners in each race. Theirsupport was very much appreciated.

Finally, thanks to all of the ‘punters’who gave so generously;approximately £6000 was raisedwhich will be split between the twoorganisations.

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Killin Heritage Society Is Alive And KickingI’m not sure if it was the promise ofa Judy Forster cake or a talk fromJohn Holland on the history ofScottish sheep farming that temptednearly 20 people to miss a sunnySunday afternoon on 17th March toattend the AGM of Killin HeritageSociety. However it showed that “theHeritage” was certainly not dormantas some in the village had thought.

Although the Society has not held thetraditional speaker evenings thiswinter, it has been active throughthree Interest Groups – a GraveyardsGroup led by Sally Connor, which hasjoined the “Friends of StirlingshireHistoric Graveyards” which bringstogether nearly 20 villages aiming toget lottery funding to survey andultimately restore their oldcemeteries. If you have visited theOld Cemetery behind the Killin Hotelyou will know that this will be amajor task requiring substantialexpenditure. Sue Hughes is leading asecond group aiming to build up the

Society’s existing records into asearchable database of the villagehouses and shops which can be used,for example, by locals and visitorswanting to research their familyhistories. Keith Mayo is leading thethird group which has beentransferring the artefacts and recordsof the Society into proper storage inthe St Fillans church rooms. The aimsthere are to bring them together inone secure place and to update thecataloguing of the items, so that theycan be made available for viewingand public displays.

Those attending the AGM confirmedthe Society’s officers and committeeand charged them with revising theconstitution and putting together aprogramme of events, running onthrough the Spring and Summer onboth afternoons and evenings tomake them more accessible. We alsohope to arrange some outdoorguided walks to interesting localsites. Events will be listed in the Killin

News and in posters around thevillage but, if you want to be sure ofgetting advance notice, please jointhe Society by sending your emailaddress to keithmayo2000@yahoo.co.uk

After the formalities everyoneenjoyed John Holland’s excellent talk,ranging from the old 18th CenturySoay sheep, barely half the size ofthose you see in the fields aroundKillin today, through to the morecommercial flocks of Blackface andCheviots crossed with Leicesters andthe ups and downs of sheep numbersleading to the decline in recentyears. When the many follow-upquestions got into the details of thesubsidy schemes of the CommonAgricultural Policy we finally broke upfor the delicious tea and cakes.

Keith MayoChairman

Killin Heritage Society

Sports & Leisure ClubFeasibility Study

We are in the process of undertaking a feasibilitystudy to see if there is demand to expand our currentpavilion into a modernised, flexible communityfacility. The study is being led by IntegratisConsulting who have a rich background in providingsport and leisure solutions, making this a fantasticopportunity to gain valuable insight and views tosupport future club plans and endeavours.

To date, the objectives and timelines of the studyhave been outlined and a consultation evening hastaken place that was open to those involved with thesports club and community sport hub. A significantprocess in the study will be a community survey,which you will find inserted in this issue. As stated onthe survey we are keen to engage with and listen tothe views of the community to gauge the level of

interest and establish what the community needs areand whether they would make use of any newfacilities provided. If you cannot complete the physical survey, wewelcome views on the online survey, which will takeno more than 10 minutes:

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We look forward to sharing the findings of the studyin the coming issue and would like to take thisopportunity to say thanks for the efforts of thegroups and individuals who have contributed thus far.

If you would like to learn more about the studyplease contact us on: info@kdslc.uk

David Riddell

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These are the winning logos for the newshop. These will be used for tote bags, shopsignage and marketing. Thank you to all theyoung people that took part. It helped us alot in making some difficult decisions!

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News FirstAt the time of going to press, wehave been closed now for 3 weeksrenovating News First. Therenovation has taken a little bitlonger due to the illness of one ofthe key people involved. The Scottish Land Fund grant wasused to buy the building and forrenovations.We have been successful with ourForth Valley and Lomond LEADERfunding which will be used to pay forfixture and fittings, the business anda shop manager. We have to gothrough a few more hoops before wecan get access to money, butnothing too arduous.The Crowdfunding page raised£8,513 and we have £1080 offlinedonations. WOW! Thank you Killinfor your amazing support.We are now just waiting to hear theoutcome of funding from The Fore.

Breadalbane ParkWe have submitted our applicationto the Community Green Flag to tryand gain the award again this year.Last year we had a face to facemeeting with the judges, this yearwe will be mystery shopped anytimebetween now and September. Pleasehelp us by keeping the park cleanand tidy.We lost one of our poo bag holders,the one by the main gate. This willbe replaced shortly and hopefully itwon’t disappear again. Stirling Council have purchased theViking Swing for us and will beputting it in hopefully within thenext few months. This will be a bighelp to get us started with the newplay park. We are in the process ofsubmitting applications for fundingso we can get started on the pre-school area. The reason why we arestarting on this area is so that it canbe enclosed, but it allows us to openup the play area to incorporate thebigger area.

KAT AGMKAT will not be holding their AGMuntil September this year (date tobe arranged). This is because KAThas changed the date that theiraccounts finish on. Our accountsused to end on the 31st October, butnow will end on 31st March to bringthem in line with some of ourfunding. Once the end date hasbeen reached the accounts need tobe completed, audited and a reportwritten up. This can take around 5months to complete. We felt thatholding the AGM in the schoolholidays was not a good idea.

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You can count on usIt is that time of year again, the turnof the seasons and the return of ourspringtime regulars. One of the firstsounds of spring is the frog chorusfrom ponds, boggy areas and evenlarge puddles as they climb up throughtheir muddy winter homes where theyhave kept free of frost, respiringthrough their skin, to find theirfavourite location in which to lay theirfrogspawn. In our pond, both frogsand frogspawn were two weeks earlierthan last year. The cry ofoystercatchers is also a welcomespring sound when they come herefrom the coast for the breedingseason. A couple appeared on theArdeonaig pier on January 16th, earlierthan usual (last year it was onFebruary 3rd), but they did not stay. Agroup returned on 16th February andhave stayed. Also 2 weeks early werepied wagtails, presumably from theSouth, not the more adventurous oneswho migrate to N. Africa. A kite wasseen at Ardeonaig a couple of weeksearlier than last year. Unlike over thehill in the Crieff area, they do notseem to overwinter here. Certainlyseveral bumble bees were making themost of early sunshine and warmth on26th February. We can count on themall to bring spring to us each year.But let’s go from counting on them toactually counting them; at this time ofyear the annual deer count takesplace. You may have seen a helicopterabove doing some of the counts whilefootcounts are used in other areas. Itall has to be carefully planned so thatadjoining areas are counted on thesame days to avoid double counting ormissing large numbers of deer. Allland, including forestry and farmland,is included, not just shooting estates,as the aim is to assess the number ofstags, hinds and young, to giveeverywhere a cull target for thecoming seasons. Different areas wantdifferent numbers; estates want deer

in order to let shooting for income,while farmers and forestry do not wantdeer competition for grass, crops ortrees. It is also important for theanimals’ welfare that overpopulationdoes not occur. Numbers counted aresent to area deer management groupsof which there are 44 upland Scottishones and several lowland. These areall collated and submitted to a centralScottish group overseen by S.N.H. Asthis is a government body, it isimportant that the interests oflandowners of all types arerepresented. Each deer managementgroup should also have a deermanagement plan and carry outregular habitat assessments.It can be quite a challenge to countred deer fairly accurately and they areBritain’s largest land animal so it isquestionable how accurate some othercounts are. For instance, until recentlygamekeepers have counted whitehares in the daytime but thegovernment commissioned a newnight count developed by The JamesHutton Institute for scientific research,The Game and Wildlife ConservationTrust and SNH. This has had startlingresults. An instance is that one gridgave a daylight count of 6 hares but anight count of the same area withtorches counted 209 hares. Is itpossible that this could be the case forbrown hares? Or even many othersmaller animals. How can so-calledscientists say that a certain number offield mice live in a certain woodland? Itis probably only possible to estimate alikely minimum or maximum number.This would appear to be far more likelyin vast hundreds of square miles ofrainforest or the inaccessible highslopes of The Himalayas. We are toldthat only a certain number of a speciesremains but who could really know?It would be interesting to know howaccurate the published number ofbeavers is. Even around the shores ofLoch Tay there are tightly woodedareas of shore where people never go

and few boats are out at night to seethem. As they are spreading, it mayhappen soon that they meet up withthe Knapdale enclosed ones and whatwill happen then? Will they be friendsand invite each other in politely for teaand bark? It is really to be hoped thatthe latest suggestion that wildcatnumbers are too low for them tocontinue to be a viable species iswrong. To have fairly accuratenumbers of how many wild boar areon the loose would be useful, as thethreat of swine fever advances acrossEurope from Africa. Denmark andGermany are putting up a borderfence to halt the spread of wild boarand so, they hope, the swine fever.Don’t tell Mr. Trump that they aregetting on better than him – and youcan’t expect the boar to pay for iteither. By the way have you any ideaof the size a wild boar can get to?Males 75 to 100 kilos, females 60 to80 kilos (or 220 lbs and 165lbs in oldmoney). You really don’t want tounexpectedly run into one on a darknight in the woods. You would be in fora big surprise as the song goes.Denmark is the only EU country wherepigs outnumber people with 215 pigsper 100 people.

On a lighter note, the proposedspace station near Melness may haveto be relocated as the Bombusdistinguendus bumble bee lives thereand only in a very few other places. AKillin resident who lives on the edge ofthe park heard a stramash by his backdoor recently. No, it was not Mr Foxthis time, but Mr Otter! Maybe thosenew settler beavers had pushed himout from the river or maybe he wasjust on his way for a shot at theplaypark. If you really need cheeringup go tohttp://powerfulmind.co/photographer-captured-squirrels/

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Moirlanich Longhouse

Next time you are passingMoirlanich Longhouse, do stopand have a listen to our newsolar powered audio post,funded by the NTS EdinburghMembers Centre. Writtentranscripts of interviews made inthe 1990s with locals whoremembered the Robertsonfamily have been recorded,using the voices of AndrewWarwick, Douglas McRobbie,

Jock Stewart, RoyMacGregor and ToberBrown, who all very kindlydonated their time and didan excellent job. Will yoube able to recognise whichvoice is which ? We arealso refurbishing theinterpretation board nextto it and incorporating arefreshed panel ready toopen on Easter Sunday.

Inside the house, the BestRoom has a new floorcovering thanks to funding fromthe Welsh Family Trust.Underneath the box beds are theremains of the originalfloorboards, which were replacedwith concrete throughout the

rest of the room. Toreproduce this originallook we have laid anEyemat; a printedcovering which uses aphotograph of a woodenfloor.

There are not many visitorattractions like MoirlanichLonghouse in this areaand we are always in needof volunteers to open the

property to visitors. Volunteerguides are needed from May toSeptember - typically oneafternoon per month,Wednesdays and/or Sundaysfrom 2-5pm.

For more information pop in tothe NTS office: Lynedoch, MainStreet, Killin, FK21 8UW or emailmoirlanich@nts.org.ukFind out more about MoirlanichLonghouse athttps://www.nts.org.uk

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Strathfillan by the Way

Adopt a Tub Scheme Our annual ‘Adopt a Tub Scheme’,which encourages people to adoptflower tubs and planters in theircommunity, has kicked off for 2019.And this year, on request, we’reexpanding to Tyndrum. We haveordered lots of new tubs; a new benchfor Mansefield; and volunteers arebuilding planters for both Crianlarichand Tyndrum. We have organized aday of action towards the end ofMarch, to organize all the new tubs,and hope to have a good turn out. Ifyou are interested in adopting a tubwe will be holding a ‘planting day’ on28th April. All tubs, planters andtopsoil are provided, and we will fundplants to a tune of £10 per tub and£15 per planter. Please contact Kelly atthe Trust if you are interested. We alsoplan to host Best Tub Competition foreach village – so keep your eyespeeled for upcoming information – andget out those green fingers!Lower Station Yard We are veryexcited to let you know that we havebeen granted Leader funding for the

proposed developments at LowerStation Yard in Crianlarich. We are stillawaiting the outcome of our mainfunder, but fingers crossed that thiswill come to fruition soon. Once wehave the funding in place we will betendering for designers, and will ofcourse be looking for input from thelocal community. If you have anyquestions please get in touch withKelly at the Trust.Bike Skills Park A big thank you toeveryone who attended the OpenEvening for the Tyndrum Bike SkillsPark in the Tyndrum Inn at the end ofJanuary – your feedback was muchappreciated. Thank you also to theTyndrum Inn for hosting the event andsupplying refreshments.The designers are currently workingon the plans and looking at variousopportunities, so we should be gettingmore final plans soon.Small Grants Scheme 2019 TheTrust would like to draw your attentionto another round of our Small GrantsScheme. If you are a communitygroup in Strathfillan and are lookingfor a small amount of money to helpbuy materials, run a project or otheractivities, then please contact Kelly atthe Trust. The funding pot is limited soplease don’t hang about!General The Trust would like to thank

Scottish Water fortheir verygenerousdonation, whichwe will use to funda portaloo inLower Station Yardfor the coming season. Contact If you want to get in touchwith the Trust for any reason we wantto hear from you. Office hours areTuesdays and Wednesdays 9.30am to2.30pm, at Crianlarich Village Hall.You can email Kelly atkelly@strathfillancdt.org.uk, or phone01838 300249 during office hours.

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Ski Course 2019The bus set off on5th January, with41 pupils in high

spirits, en route to Manchesterairport. When we arrived inMunich we had another busjourney to Kuchl where we metour lovely hosts for the weekwho had prepared snacks for usto enjoy before bedtime at 9pm. On the first day we got all our skiboots and helmets fitted at thehotel during breakfast. We gotthe bus to Alpendorf, thencollected our skis and poles andused the chair lift to get up themountain. The visibility wasn’tgreat but we still really enjoyedour first day of skiing. On the second day the snow waspowdery and visibility was verypoor, which meant that most ofthe slopes were closed but theskiing was still enjoyable and weall enjoyed the local Austrianfood. One day, when the chairlift wasclosed, we decided to surpriseattack our instructors andteachers with a barrage ofsnowballs until the chairlift

reopened.It was a great week and thanksto Mrs Dunn and her team forhelping make it a week toremember.S4 Safe Drive Stay AliveExperienceTraffic Incidents: Around 1 in 4deaths on the road are of youngpeople aged 17-24. Safe DriveStay Alive aim to help reducethis statistic by delivering hard-hitting presentations on thedangers of not driving safely toyoung people who will soon belearning to drive. On the 6th February, all S4’s gotthe chance to go to theMacrobert Arts Centre to watchthis presentation. We travelledby coach, and when we gotthere, we were welcomed intothe main theatre. The lights wereoff, but multicoloured disco lightsdanced around the seats and thestage. “Mr Brightside” by TheKillers was playing and onceeverybody was seated, thepresentation leaders had us alldancing to The Proclaimers anddoing the YMCA! However themorning soon took a dramatic

turn as a video began to play. The video showed 4 teenagersgoing out for the evening, the carcrash they were involved in, andthe aftermath of the crash. Thevideo stopped at different pointsand various professionals, includingpolice officers, paramedics, nursesand firemen came on to the stageto explain their role in helping witha road traffic collision (RTC).Everyone who came on stage hadat some point been involved inhelping treat people who had beeninjured or retrieving dead bodiesfrom RTCs and so they all had veryemotional stories to tell about theirexperiences. The firewoman talkedabout having to use equipment tobreak doors and even take the roofoff cars in order to retrieve bodies,and the paramedics talked aboutthe difficulties of pronouncing aperson to be dead and then havingto ignore them in order to deal withthe living casualties of car crashes.It made the danger of not drivingsafely so much clearer when weheard stories from the people itaffected. Overall, Safe Drive Stay Alive wasan incredibly valuable experience.It really made it clear thehorrendous impact that drivingdangerously could have on ourlives, the lives of the people in thecar with us, and our families. Ithink we all truly learned the valueof driving carefully, always wearinga seatbelt, not distracting thedriver, and not driving whileintoxicated.

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Music Festival, 7-8 February In a rescheduled music festival, wewelcomed back our dear friend MrsJan Green as adjudicator. Jan wasthe upper strings tutor at McLarenfor nearly twenty years. Jan wastreated to some sparkling

performances in all categories. Forall the right reasons she found itdifficult to pick winners. She wasthrilled by what she heard -everything from Rachmaninov toBohemian Rhapsody. Well done toall performers. You should all bevery proud of yourselves.In an unprecedented move, allsenior competitors received highlycommended awards from MrsGreen. The standard ofperformance was very high withincredibly strong playingthroughout. Congratulationseveryone!

Achray Farm Visit Pupils attended Achray Farm onTuesday,19th February as part ofTravel and Tourism/ DYWexperience. The pupils heard aboutthe owner’s plans to diversifyAchray Farm and watched ademonstration of traditional limemortaring from a local architect.They also learnt about thecompleted repair of 18th centurybarns and traditional building skills.The repair of the barns, and theevent, was supported by the LochLomond & The Trossachs NationalPark Authority as part of theirNational Park Grant Scheme whichalso supported projects deliveringlearning as part of the 2018 Year ofYoung People.

Pupils had an excellent time andlearned many new skills. Thank youto Achray Farm for this greatopportunity.

Mock InterviewsMock interviews for all our S5pupils took place on Wednesday20th February. Pupils wereofficially invited to attendinterviews at the McLaren LeisureCentre and had to arrive at theirallotted time. Thank you to ourteam of volunteer interviewers,made up of parents and membersof the McLaren community, whothen interviewed the pupils foreither a place at further educationor a job. Pupils found the eventvery beneficial and hope it will helpthem in any forthcominginterviews. The volunteerscommented on how well preparedthe pupils were and how well theycame across during interviews. Avery well received event.

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Killin Prim Cultybraggan POW CampClass 3 went to Cultybraggan POW Camp (Camp 21) on the 11th March tolearn more about World War 2. We were met by John who gave us aguided tour of the camp, explaining the history and helping us imaginewhat life would have been like there. We then had a ‘Hands on History’lesson from Sergeant Major Pete who everyone thought was funny, eventhough he was shouting orders at us! We saw different types of gas masksincluding one for a horse! We learned about lady spies and how bravethey were. We also got to try on different kit and saw how little people gotto eat through rationing. Everyone had an amazing end to our World War2 topic.

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FairtradeWe have started our journey to become aFairtrade School. This year’s Fairtrade Fortnighthad a focus on chocolate. We learned aboutcocoa farmers in the Dominican Republic andhow Fairtrade helps them to earn a fairer wage,build their community and look after the futuregenerations. The Co-op kindly donated a rangeof Fairtrade items which we used to bake arange of cakes. Class 1, who were learningabout ginger, made lovely gingerbread men. OnThursday 7th March, we decorated the hall withFairtrade bunting and hosted a successful bakesale which raised over £70. Thank you to Tim and Alison who came to helpus learn about Fairtrade and the Co-op forproviding us with Fairtrade ingredients. Wehave now earned our Fairaware Award and arenow working towards our Fairactive Award.

By Lauren and Isobel

Red Nose DayOn Red Nose Day, everyone came toschool wearing something red. Wewatched a video to learn about what themoney raised is spent on. We were ableto raise an amazing £134.25 and we allhad Red Nose cakes at the end of theday.

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Rotary Quiz WinnersFour children from Class 3 made the journey toCallander to take part in the annual Rotary ClubQuiz. We were given sheets for each round andwere able to discuss each question for a couple ofseconds. By half time we were in second place!There were a few tough questions in the secondhalf but we managed to come in THIRD! There weretwelve teams competing so we think we did reallywell. On our return we had a celebration with therest of the school!

By Stacey

World Book DayOn Thursday 7th March we dressed up as our favourite bookcharacters to celebrate World Book Day. We had a parade inthe hall, we had a Wimpy Kid Walkabout (looking for bookcovers) and we had a book swap. The night before, the KPPorganised a bedtime story for us at the Falls of DochartRetirement Home. We had an incredible time.

By Alastair and Noa

SSE VisitClass 2 went on a fantastic visit to the Glen Lochay Power Station tolearn about how water makes energy to give us electricity. We had aninteresting tour and we got to visit the turbine room. Thank you to MrHay and the staff at Glen Lochay who showed us around.

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Food Matters Killin & Crianlarich

Nurseries were one of two StirlingCouncil Nurseries to appear in theCare Inspectorate document FoodMatters. Our ongoing projecthighlights the ‘Hidden Sugars’ infoods and the importance of eatinghealthily.

Some of Our Favourite StoriesIt all began with a story as all goodthings do, where fairy tales becomereal and take you on a journey ofimagination. The children atCrianlarich Nursery have been on ajourney of curiosity, discovery andlearning, through the stories of theGingerbread Man and Supertato. The children received a letter from

the Gingerbread Man asking for help as to how he could get across the riversafely and not be eaten by anyone. Working together as a team to find thebest solution, the children have been problem solving, researching, planning,designing and creating. This has supported them to build on their skills ofnegotiation, reasoning and investigation. Through a vote, the children agreedon a bridge being the best idea to ensure the Gingerbread Man’s safety. Theyused their writing, drawing and ICT skills to create a poster asking for peopleto help him. The story has enabled children to consider the moral dilemma ofwhether it is right or wrong to eat the Gingerbread Man.One of our favourite stories at Nursery is ‘Supertato and the VeggieAssemble’. Evil Peas, who are characters from the story, visited the nurseryand stole the ‘Super tomato’ from our story sack. The children foundvegetables in distress in their own home and have been capturing the EvilPeas who escaped from the freezer. They have also been setting up traps butthere are some still on the loose. If you spot an Evil Pea please get in touchwith Crianlarich Nursery as time is running out to save our Superhero. Hunter said, “We have searched for the Evil Peas, and we made a trap for theEvil Pea”. Kevin said, “We are going to make a bridge for the Gingerbread Man. Therewas an Evil Pea at Hunter’s and my house” Elizabeth Hancock

The Evil Pea TrapPlease don’t eat me!

Submission of photos and articlesPlease remember that if you wantyour photos and articles to appear inthe paper, it is important that wereceive them by the productiondeadline date at the latest, butpreferably a few days earlier, so thatwe have enough time to check andedit them in the week before we startproduction.Insertion of FlyersAny flyers to be inserted in the KillinNews must be delivered to us by theFlyer Deadline Date which will beprinted on page 2 of each issue (top

right) from now on. Please inform usat least a week before the deadlinedate if you are planning to send inflyers. Usually 1,000 flyers is thenorm. We will be inserting them intothe magazine at the office. Pleasepackage or box your flyers and leavethem on the floor outside the sidedoor of Killin News Office – this is onthe right in the corridor between ouroffice and MacGregors. The greendoor to access the corridor from MainSt is always unlocked. Many thanksfor your cooperation.

Killin News Team

A Few Reminders from Killin News

Killin and Crianlarich Nurseries

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Killin and Crianlarich NurseriesA report by the CareInspectorate found thatstaff used theirknowledge andunderstanding ofchildren’s individualneeds to deliverresponsive care andsupport. It stated that theenvironment wasbright, warm andinviting to children andfamilies. Attractivedisplays of children’swork helped to createa sense of belongingand celebratedachievement. Children were able toexplore, play in smallgroups and take part in activities oftheir choice within well-plannedplayrooms. There was a strong focuson the use of natural resources andsensory play, supporting children todevelop their creativity, curiosity andinquiry skills.The nursery provides care for up totwenty one pre-school children fromthe age of two and a maximum of sixchildren below the age of two. Head of Nursery, Elizabeth Hancock

said “We are delighted this report hashighlighted the responsive care andsupport which children and familiesreceive within our nurturingenvironment. Positive transitions andeffective communication with familiessupport children to feel safe andsecure”. Children are learning skills to staysafe and healthy and are developingconfidence and resilience throughoutdoor learning.

The report thankedthe dedicated staffteam who arecommitted toensuring all childrenreceive the very bestearly learning andchildcare.Convener of theChildren and YoungPeople Committee,Cllr Susan McGillsaid: “All the staff atKillin Nurserydeserve huge creditfor this fantasticreport whichdemonstrates thattheir high quality ofcare and support iscreating a nurturing

environment for children to learn anddevelop new skills.” Vice Convener, Cllr Margaret Brisleysaid: “These are really positivefindings from the Care Inspectorate.It is clear that the children’s voicesare heard and valued at the nurseryand that there is excellentcommunication with parents andcarers. Congratulations to all thestaff.”

Killin Nursery praised by Care Inspectorate

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Nurseries & Retirement HomeGenerations Working Together

Killin Nursery and The Falls ofDochart Retirement Home havebeen working together on a regularbasis over the last two or threeyears. Prior to that the children onlyvisited the home on occasions suchas Easter and Christmas. Researchhighlights the benefits ofgenerations working together andwith this in mind the nursery andthe home began weekly visits. Thishas blossomed and both thechildren and the residents lookforward to the regular interactions.These sessions are planned and ledby Kayleigh at the nursery andStephanie at the home. Thechildren and residents are consultedabout what activities they wouldlike to take part in and they havethe opportunity to evaluate theexperience. The benefits areevident, for example, learning fromeach other, having fun, having asense of well-being and purpose,developing respect across thegenerations, reliving childhoodmemories, helping to reduceloneliness and isolation, the list isendless.Kayleigh, Stephanie, Mandy andElizabeth have recently joined the

Generations Working TogetherNetwork and have taken part intraining. They also attended theannual conference in Glasgowwhere interesting keynote speakersincluded Christina McKelvie MSP,Minister for Older People andEqualities and Jackie Kay, ScottishMakar, to name but two. The workthat is being carried out across thewhole country was showcased andis commendable.Generations Working Together wasestablished in 2007 with fundingfrom the Scottish Government.They are a nationally recognisedcentre of excellence supporting thedevelopment, promotion andintegration of inter generationalwork across Scotland. It is excitingto be part of this and to see thepossibilities for our community,encouraging and supporting positiveinteractions across the generations,developing a rich culture of learningand working together for the benefitof all.

Elizabeth Hancock

We are lucky to have a dedicatedgroup of drivers, who have receivedHealth and Safety and DementiaTraining. Now we are about toundertake Passenger AwarenessTraining by a qualified instructor,from Dial a Journey. Drivers willreceive certification which will last forfour years. The car scheme offers a safe,reliable, friendly volunteer carservice to residents of Killin and thesurrounding areas, for those peoplewho are unable to use publictransport to get them to placeswhich will support their well-being.As well as providing transport to takepeople to NHS services, we can alsobe used for any other journey whichcan support the quality of life toresidents, such as clubs, opticians,dentists, visiting families and friends,as long as the passenger is unable todrive themselves. If you are not sure whether yourjourney falls under the car schemecriteria please ring Don Fraser on01567 820690. If you want to booka journey please call 07988280743and speak to one of our co-ordinators.

Don & Alicja Fraser

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Walk in the Park

Date Meeting at 10.20am All Routes:Walk from 15min – 1hour

03/04/19 McLaren Hall Car Park Kenmore (car share) *

10/04/19 McLaren Hall Car Park Loch Circuit

17/04/19 McLaren Hall Car park Glen Lochay Loop (car share) *

24/04/19 McLaren Hall Car Park St Fillans Golf Course (new, car share)

01/05/19 Capercaillie Craignavie Road *

08/05/19 McLaren Hall Car park Mhor 84 (car share) *

15/05/19 Capercaillie Kinnell Circuit

22/05/19 McLaren Hall Car park Balquhidder Lochside walk (car share) *

29/05/19 McLaren Hall Car park Moirlanich Longhouse (car share) *

No need to book, just turn up | social time after the walk in a café (optional)For more information contact: Walk in the Park Project Coordinator

Cathy Scott: cathy.scott@lochlomond-trossachs.org tel. 01877 330055

* denotes dementia-friendly walks

C&WP U3Areceives manyideas aboutgroups whichmemberswould beinterested to

join but the problem is always tofind a leader. The perception isthat a leader is also required to bea teacher but this does notnecessarily follow. Several of ourgroups run very successfully by

combining the talents andknowledge of their individualmembers, with the ‘leader’ being thecoordinator and contact person.Examples are Scottish History,Antiques Appreciation and Poetry,where research on subjects isshared and members areencouraged to participate activelyrather than sit passively at a lecture. At a recent meeting of our groupleaders we heard the good newsthat a second wine tasting group is

about to start on the same basis.All it requires is the enthusiasm toget together and pool informationon a favourite subject and a newgroup has begun. We look forward to adding moreand suggestions have been:Calligraphy, Gaelic and moreScience. Contact us on our website‘Callander and West PerthshireU3A’

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Killin Music Festival Round Up

Tickets are selling fast for the 2019Killin Music Festival and it isshaping up to be another fantasticweekend of music from the 14th-16th of June 2019. The full line-uphas now been announced and willfeature some of the most excitingtraditional music bands around,including headliners Trail West onthe Friday, Elephant Sessions onthe Saturday and Siobhan Miller onthe Sunday for a seated concert.

As well as traditional music, thisyear’s festival sees some differentbands on the bill including jazzphenomenon Tom McGuire and theBrassholes and young indie bandThe 101, who wowed the crowd inthe session tent in 2018. Otheracts include Blue Rose Code andEabhal on the Friday, KinnarisQuintet and Torridon on theSaturday and 2018 Open Stagewinners Katie and Abi on theSunday alongside fantastic fiddleplayer Ryan Young.

The local school children will beinvolved again on the Sundayafternoon as part of a free concertin the McLaren Hall with the KillinCommunity Choir with coffee andcakes in aid of Cancer Research. There will again be music in thefree session tent from Headland,Dlù and Greig Taylor, as well assome younger musicians from thelocal area.Hurry now to make sure you getyour hands on tickets for afantastic weekend of music!Tickets are available on the festivalwebsite at:

www.killinmusicfestival.com

Team KMF

Eabhal

Kinnaris Qintet

Elephant Sessions

Gnoss

Siobhan Miller

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What’s on Offer at Killin LibraryDVD’sDVD’s

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Free Local Debt-Help ServiceCelebrates Five Years Of SavingLivesA free local debt counsellingservice is celebrating 5 years ofhelping Highland Perthshire peoplesort out their finances.

Aberfeldy Parish Church launchedthe CAP Highland Perthshire DebtCentre in partnership with UKcharity Christians Against Poverty(CAP) in January 2014 and sincethat time they have helped over 40people and their families.

Angela Hanvey, CAP HighlandPerthshire Debt Centre Manager,said: “This is a celebration, but it isalso a thanksgiving for theevictions that have been stopped,relationships that have beensalvaged, families released fromthe pressure of debt and livessaved from suicide over the last 5years. For me, it’s an amazingposition to be in and sometimesvery challenging too. We seepeople often at the lowest pointbut then we get to see that burdentaken away and so many otherissues addressed - that is a greatjoy.”

She added that she and her teamof volunteers provide a unique,free, face-to-face service in thecommunity, backed up by financialexperts at CAP’s head office, whocreate a budget for each client andnegotiate with creditors.

Angela said “I think if we’velearned anything it’s that debtstend to build up because of achange in circumstances. Often it’swhen people are less able to cope.This could be unemployment, illhealth, bereavement or caring for aloved one.“ These things happento everyone. If your finances areout of control then please give us a

call today and let us help you getyour life back on track.To get help with debt ring CAP on0800 328 0006 or visit www.capuk.org

Angela Hanvey07513 652597

angelahanvey@capuk.org

Aberfeldy Volunteers

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The Kindness of Strangers…..

We are now into our10th year as thefortunate owners of theBridge of Lochay Hoteland every year wediscover new andinteresting facts andmemorabilia pertainingto the hotel and itshistory.When we celebrated our250th Anniversary, fouryears ago, I spent acouple of days at theNational Library ofScotland in Edinburghresearching informationthat would help shednew light into the pastowners and hotelhistory. More recenthistory is much easier toestablish with the internet - butanything more than 100 years old isharder to find.During this library search I was luckyenough to discover a little bluehandbook entitled‘Handbook of General Informationand Motor Runs in the District’ whichhad been published by the thenowner, John C Cameron. It appearsto date before 1945 although I havenot been able to establish preciselywhen it was published. Owing toNational Library rules I was unable tocopy more than a couple of pages,and searches to find a copyanywhere else failed.Imagine my delight when one day asmall brown envelope arrived in thepost. In the envelope was a lovelyletter from Emma Pearson, whoselate Great Aunt (Iris Donaldson) hadpassed away after living in Killin formany years. Going through her possessions Emma discovered a copyof the little blue handbook, and acouple of postcards which shedecided to send on to us. She cannot

have known just how much thiswould mean to us and we oweher a great big thank you! (There is acopy available in the hotel shouldanyone like to take a look - it is alovely little book with photographs

and maps andadvertisements fromlocal businesses andruns to 48 pages. Itreally must have beenquite innovative whenoriginally published.)That was in January2019 - and just a fewweeks prior to that wehad received another(larger) brownenvelope. This time theenvelope contained acard from a gentlemanin Plymouth andenclosed with this was asmall watercolour. Hefound the painting in anold frame that he hadbeen ‘re-purposing’.There was an old label

on the back that read ‘Bridge ofLochay Inn, March 1877. SalmonFishing.’ It is the first image that wehave seen of the hotel with a Horseand Cart and with the old stables intheir original condition.This picture is currently being framedfor us and will also be on display inthe hotel.We do love learning more about thisgreat old building’s history and thankthose people who have shared theirfindings with us. If you come acrossanything that you think might be ofnterest please let us know.

Amanda ClarkPartner

Bridge of Lochay Hotel, Killin

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LettersTheft, Dumping and Vandalism

Our company is creating a newwoodland on the south side of LochTay, beyond the Firbush point. Overthe last few months we haveexperienced:- Theft of fencing materials- Theft of firewood- Vandalism of a lockable skip(ripping off padlocks)- Dumping of pig manure… and now we have had a quadbike stolen.Is it possible for you to publish thisin your paper so that locals passingthe site can be aware of theproblems and help to stop this low-level anti-social behaviour that is ablight to residents of Loch Tay.

Charles Bushby

Thank YouKevin, Alan, Craig and I wish to thankeveryone for their messages ofsympathy after Georgie’s passing.Appreciation to those who visited toremember all the good times past.Georgie would have beenoverwhelmed, as we were, by all therespect shown at the attendance ather funeral.Sincere thanks to medic Andy Craigwho attended on 5th January, todoctors Mill and Watson for their careand attention, also nurses Evelyn andSusan and their colleagues. Lastly,Andrew Anderson for his help andcare over this sad period.£325 was collected for MacmillanCancer Support.

Alastair Mackenzie

Many ThanksI would like to thank the kind peoplein the village who give me lifts hometo Fingal Rd. I must admit I’m findingit hard this year, especially if the braeis slippery. I’m sure everyone willagree it can be dangerous. It’s notfunny getting older, so thanks to thekind folk here. You are justmarvellous. Jessie McLeod

Clean Up After Your DogPlease will people pick up their dogpoo on the path from Fingal Roadthrough the park. Recently I steppedin dog poo 3 times when walking onthat path and I am getting veryirritated about it. Josh Douglas

ThanksThank you very much to everyone formy beautiful cards and presents formy 80th birthday. It was very kind ofeveryone and much appreciated.

Grace MacKechnie

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Falls of Dochart Retirement Home Say Thank You

Staff of The Falls of Dochart Retirement Home displaying some of the beautiful quilts made by anddonated to The Home by the Killin quilters. We are delighted with these thoughtful gifts which will beenjoyed for many years ahead.

Audrey Weaver

Resident Beryl McLean admiring Bunty’s handiwork. Beryl is catmad and laid claim to this one very smartly.

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Glassware

Musings from the ManseAnger, Culture and Chill-Out Pills!

Have you noticed recently howangry our society seems to be atthe moment ? Everybody’s talkingand no-one is listening. Outrage,offended feelings, sarcasm, pointedcomments, insults, innuendos,accusations, downright rudenessand that is just breakfast television!Heated exchanges seem to beeverywhere with interruptions and“talking-over” the other person theusual tactic. Sometimes you wonderwhy the presenter is even there asthey often seem irrelevant as wellas being ineffective as referees inthe exchanges.From politics to sport andentertainment, from road rage tointernet websites and social media,from activists and campaigners ofall sorts to newspaper articles,books, radio and TV shows,everyone seems to be at war! Nowdon’t get me wrong, many subjectsare important and people are rightto feel passionate about certainissues, but we are in danger ofmaking this into a spectator sport,or turning many people offcompletely, with their subsequentdisengagement the result ofcynicism and scepticism. This is,sadly, counter-productive to ahealthy society. Recently, I heardthe following quotation. “Somefolks need to take a chill-out pill andeven better some people need tochoke on theirs!” Despite beingfunny it does make the point thatwe often see the problem in otherfolks and not in ourselves. I grew upin a working class housing estate sothe “red mist” can come down onme very quickly…not ideal if one iswearing a clerical collar! When I wasyoung and wanting to change theworld I was the proverbial “angryyoung man” but now, as my wifeoften reminds me I’m just a“grumpy old git.” Over the years I

have often meditated on the Bibleverse “Let everyone be quick tolisten, slow to speak and slow toanger, for human anger does notwork the righteousness of God.”(James 1:19, 20). This has helpedme on many an occasion. Before we get angry or annoyedwith others regarding what they door say let us remember a fewthings. First, people can be just aspassionate as we are on a givensubject and just as perplexed at usas we are at them. In a democracythat is allowed. Second, we rarelyknow what is going on in someone’slife and what they are dealing with.So before we react strongly andnegatively to their words or actionsit is always wise to give them thebenefit of the doubt and cut themsome slack. Hopefully we willreceive the same consideration fromothers when we need it. Third,although it might be hard tocontemplate, there may beoccasions when we are “wrong”: itis just that we don’t know it!Fourth, we may be responding towhat we think someone said, wroteor did, but we don’t have the fullstory or the full context.Interpretation requires both ofthese, plus accurate quoting,something often ignored, misusedand abused by the media in quiteunprofessional ways. The result is astorm of social protest or criticismwhere the whole issue grows armsand legs and consists of furtherresponses to original responses to amisquotation or misrepresentationor misunderstanding of whatactually was said or written…if youget my gist! Fifth, we need tobeware of the weaponisation ofwords. When I was a child therewas a ditty which went “sticks andstones may break my bones butnames will never harm me.”Unfortunately, that is not true.

“Words” can wound deeply anddisturbingly. Whenever a teenagercommits suicide as a result of onlinebullying we realise just how trueand awful this can be. Character-assassination is commonplaceonline and in the media and itshows the darker side of humanity.We need to beware of thepersonalisation of any criticism wehave regarding an issue or subjectthat we hold strong opinions on.Lastly, it is always wise, after angeror annoyance has been aroused bysomeone, to pause before werespond. This can be as simple astaking a deep breath or counting toten when in the presence of theoffending person or, alternatively,“sleeping” on it if we are thinking ofsending an email or making aphone-call.Do it later, we might be surprisedhow different the response can bebecause of this.Life is often messy and complex andto navigate our way throughrequires wisdom and grace.May the Good Lord grant us these.

Russel Moffat

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Obitu

Sheila, the youngest of fourchildren, was born to Alice andRichard Hartley in Colne, Lancashireon 21-2-1941.

Growing up in Lancashire sheworked in the cotton mills. At thetender age of 19 she decided totravel the world with her friendShirley. They landed in Killin,Scotland. Here she met Dougie,whom she married in 1963.

By 1967 Sheila & Dougie had threechildren Brian, Lesley and Janie,who together with their respectivespouses, Michelle, Willie and Mark,provided them with sevengrandchildren, Christie, Ross, Billy,Emily, Struan, Anna and Jessica.Sheila was immensely proud ofthem all.

Sheila was a very kind and lovingwife, mother, granny and friend toall. She loved to take care ofpeople. Her house or her palace, asher family called it, was always abusy home. Cakes and tea werealways available along with lots offun and laughter. One of Sheila’squotes was “my door is always opento my family and friends.” Indeed,

many a story can be told whilst

Brian, Lesley and Janie weregrowing up. In their teenage years,at 12 Ballechroisk, it was a hub ofactivity where Sheila kept a closeeye on them all. She used to say to them “I’ll knowwhat you are up to before you do”and they thought she did ….nothingwent past her.

She was a very hard worker and formany years she and Dougiesuccessfully ran the paper shop inKillin. When they moved toCallander, they took on a newventure of a Bed and Breakfast andthen the fishing tackle shop.

Over the years Sheila enjoyed manywonderful holidays at home andabroad with her family and friends.She made many trips to Australia tovisit Brian and family, spendingquality time with them.

Sheila loved to walk and enjoyedmeeting up with one of the localwalking groups in Callander. In herearlier years she enjoyed a game ofgolf at Killin Golf Club.

She was a very strong anddetermined lady who endured threehip replacements. In her uniquestyle she rolled up her sleeves andfaced the many challenges of lifewithout complaint. Her family miss her immensely butshe will be with them in theirthoughts and hearts forever as shehas left them with so manywonderful memories to treasure andshare with each other.

Dougie, Brian, Lesley, Janie & familyare extremely grateful for theoutpouring of love and support theyhave received. A total of £1210 was collected anddonated to the Youth Cancer Trustin Sheila’s memory.

The Allan Family

“The Clock Of Life Is WoundBut Once”

The clock of life is wound but onceAnd no man has the powerTo tell just when the hands will stopAt late or early hour.To lose one’s wealth is sad indeedTo lose one’s health is more,To lose one’s soul is such a lossThat no man can restore.The present is our own,So live love, toil with a willPlace no faith in “tomorrow,”For the clock may then be still.

Robert H Smith

Sheila Allan 21.2.41 to 2.1.19 : 77 Years Young

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uaries

Georgie grew up in the Caltonarea of Glasgow. She worked invarious jobs after leaving schoolbut left home to work in hotelsfrom Great Yarmouth to the Isle ofMan. She came to Killin in 1975 towork for Alex Symon at the Bridgeof Lochay Hotel.She met and married our father,and during and after raising thefamily, worked at the Killin Hotel,Falls of Dochart Retirement Home,

Costcutters, and finally, GrantsLaundry.She was always game for a laugh,funny and full of nonsense. In herlast months, she accepted her lotwith calm, and was amazinglymatter of fact about her eventualpassing to a better place.Life is quiet without our lovelyzany mum.

Kevin, Alan and Craig

housekeeper at FirbushField Centre, where sheworked for over 20 yearsuntil her retirement in2006.

Throughout her life shewas an active member ofthe community and servedtwo terms as president ofthe SWRI. She was amember of the churchchoir, book club and theTuesday club. Mum andDad also enjoyed manyholidays, especially toAustria which they visitedmany times.

With decreasing mobilityMum was unfortunatelyunable to attend many of

the groups and clubs she hadpreviously been a member of, butshe still managed to keep up withvillage life. After a very shortillness Mum passed away on 14thJanuary 2019 with us all by herside. She was very familyorientated and her passing has lefta huge hole in our hearts and weare still trying to come to termswith our loss. The love and supportwe have received from family andfriends over the past few weekshas been overwhelming and verymuch appreciated.

Many thanks to all who contributedto the collection which has beensplit between the Falls of DochartResidential Home and StrathcarronHospice.

Catriona and Colin Inglis

Georgina Rosemary Mackenzie22.1.55 – 5.1.19

Fiona Helen Inglis (nee Campbell) 1946-2019

Mum was born inStirling MaternityHome on 6th August1946 and was theeldest daughter ofColin and Eliza (Ginge)Campbell. She grew upin Machany, along withher younger sistersKatrina and Margaretand she attended KillinPrimary School.

Whilst at school Mum’ssinging talents wererecognised and sherepresented the schoolin many singingcompetitions with greatsuccess. Her love ofsinging carried onthroughout her life andover the years she was a memberof various village choirs. Afterleaving school she went to work asa house assistant at Morrison’sAcademy in Crieff. It was whilstworking in Crieff that she met Dadand, after a four year courtship,they married on 12th October 1966

and settled in Killin. Mum and Dadstarted family life in Fassiefern,with Catriona born in 1968 andColin in 1969.

Mum worked in the Woollen Shop(Graham Wilson’s), The Dairy andKillin Bakery and latterly as

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Killin Floral Association is starting tothink about the planting of the villagetubs for this coming summer. Everyyear we need to find funding toenable us to buy the plants, compostand replace any broken tubs. In past years we have been verylucky with receiving donations fromvillagers, people putting donationsinto our bucket in the Co-op and ourcollection box in the water mill. Weare hoping that villagers will supportus again this year by donating in anyof these ways. Donations can be left with Sheila atthe Sweetie Shop or brought up toTarmachan on Manse Road. Anydonations, however large or smallare very much appreciated and theamount of money we are able to findwill reflect the number of plants wecan put into the tubs. We are always looking for morepeople to help us with planting up,deadheading, watering and keepingan eye on the tubs. It is notsomething that takes up a lot of timeor needs to be done on a daily or

weekly basis, but something wealways need help with, especially asit is the time of year that many of thefloral members are away on theirsummer holidays, so finding peopleto cover for them is really essential.Please contact Alicja on 01567820690 if you can offer us any help.

Hopefully we will have a goodsummer season without too muchwind and rain this year.

Scottish Wildlife Trust Pitlochryand Highland Perthshire Group

On Monday 15th April in the Tryst,Pitlochry at 7.30pm there will be atalk, by Martin Robinson one timewarden of the RSBP reserve atKilliecrankie. His talk is ‘Orchids inHighland Perthshire’. The talk willbe preceded by a short AGM.For more information contactRichard Horobin richardwhorobin@tomcroy.co.uk

At the February meeting of KillinSWI, Emma Louise Livingston fromthe Dog’s Trust, Glasgow branch,came along and brought her littledog, Sergio. She gave a photographic presentationand was an excellent speaker. Shegave many reasons why dogs arriveat the Centre to be rehomed andmany more details of the rehomingprocedure.On Thursday 7th march, CathMacGregor gave a great talk onupcycling items which perhaps maybe classed as ready for “Out”.Cath brought many examples ofitems which she had created fromold. The audience was much inspiredby Cath’s creativity and may taketime to look more closely beforeheading to the bin.The next meeting will be on Thursday4th April at 7.30pm in the LesserMcLaren Hall. The speaker will befrom Wiltshire Foods and anyone whowould like to come along and seehow Wiltshire Foods operates may doso, you do not have to be a member.

Ann Watson

Killin Floral Association Killin SWI

Killin Carpet Bowling ClubCompetition Winner

The ‘Guess the Birthday of Olaf thesnowman (from Frozen)’ competitionwas won by Hannah Higginbotham.

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The Killin & District Scout Groupwill be 6 years old this May withnumbers staying strong andfinances looking healthy. Like allcharities in the village, Scoutingwould not exist without ourvolunteers. The majority of thesections are thin on adult supportat the moment with parent helpershaving to be relied upon. For arural location we have a greatleader team but certainly do needsome more support. The Scout Association is the largestyouth organisation in the UK witheach Scout unit being part of abigger family. Starting at thebottom each section (Beavers,Cubs, Scouts, Explorers) beingmanaged as a group. The group isthan part of a district of groups,ours being Stirling & Trossachs.The district help manage ourtraining and support the group withhuman resources. Further supportis given for training and fundingthrough our region, Forth Region.Any specialised training such asAdventurous Activities Permits aremanaged by the region. Finally,there is the Scout Scotland HQ inFordell Firs, Fife, and Scouts HQ inGilwell Park, London who providethe direction and strategy forScouts. Within the last year theScout brand has undergone achange with the emphasis being on‘Skills for life’. These skills applyjust as much to the adults as itdoes to the young people. In the

six years of the 2nd Killin ScoutGroup being formed we have hadnearly a hundred members but canonly continue growing with yourhelp and support.

BeaversBeavers are aged 6-8 with twoBeaver colonies meetingconsecutive Tuesdays in The LesserHall, Killin, from 6-7pm. Over the last couple of monthswe’ve been busy at Beaverscompleting our experiments badge.We made air blasters, lava lampjars and slime, and had fun withmagnets which got quite messy attimes but was a lot of fun. We’vealso been thinking aboutteamwork; learning what makes agood team and taking onchallenges in our lodges. Lodgesare the smaller groups of six thatwe do lots of our activities with atBeavers. Each lodge had thechallenge of working together tobuild the tallest tower usingrecycled materials and we wereimpressed by some of their efforts– taller than the leaders! Our lastmeeting before Easter will see bothcolonies joining together and tennew Beavers invested into ourScout Group.

Laura BathgateBeaver Leader

killinbeavers@yahoo.com

CubsCubs are aged 8-10½ and will bemeeting every other Tuesday inThe Lesser Hall, Killin, from7.15pm to 8.30pm. This term we have been looking athow to be more ‘youth led’ andinvolving the Cubs more in thedecision making processes. Doingthis, whilst being fun, was achallenge but really felt that it wasworthwhile and gave ownership toCubs. The activities we completedto do this were using thecomputers in the Killin library. Kaywas a great help with our activities.The Cubs also ran their own nightwith help from the leaders. All theCubs helped with running theathletics activities and games. WithEaster around the corner we arelooking forward to getting outsideagain and taking part in someadventurous activities. Particularlyexcited about our joint camp inMay.

Stephen RawlinsonCub Leader

07742 8869182ndkillincubs@gmail.com

(please note this is a new emailaddress)

ScoutsScouts are aged 10½-14 and meetevery Wednesday in The LesserHall, Killin, from 7-9pm.This term has seen a new leaderteam taking the helm and learningthe ropes as we go along. Therehas been an emphasis on gamesand getting to know what theScouts like to do. We havewelcomed a few new faces too. Theoriginal scouts have beenparticularly helpful in keeping us onour toes. Some of the activities wehave been taking part in includelearning about fire lighting, forestrytips and keeping our first aid skillsright up to scratch. Lookingforward to getting out and aboutthis summer.

Matt CollinsNew Scout Leader Contact

07564 6693922ndkillinscouts@gmail.com

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News From Start Up StirlingLocal Foodbank and Crisis Support

2018 in a snapshotOver 116,000 mealsprovided via 1299referrals to theFoodbanks, whichsupported more than2400 individuals over athird of which werechildren.Mobile Foodbanksexpanded to provideover 28,000 meals tothose who cannotaccess Foodbanks. Our rural deliveriesincorporate the whole ofStirlingshire from Tyndrum toStrathblane.145 Starter Packs were handedout to help people settle into newtenancies and 109 Welcome Packsto help those in temporaryhousing.Over 240 Emergency Food Packsand 329 Toiletry Packs weredistributed to help the temporaryhomeless.

Festive Appeal SuccessWe had a great festive appeal thisyear. We received over 21 tonnesof food and £27,600 in donations.A huge thanks to all who donated.

What to look out for in 2019In the past four years, we haveseen the demand for theFoodbank increase by 50% whichhighlights just how vital ourservice is to the local community. We are currently working on adonation station refresh for eachof our food donation stations in the local supermarkets to help

make them more visible. We are also investigating a freshfood waste pilot with localsupermarkets to hopefully reducefood waste and increase theofferings for our clients.

Become A Friend

Could you become a Friend ofStart Up Stirling? Regulardonations are key to our continuedsuccess, they allow us to providevital services to those experiencinghardship in the local community.Any regular donation is welcome,starting from a suggestedminimum of £5 per month. Don'tforget to authorise Gift Aid if youare eligible.Friends of Start Up Stirling alsoplay a key role in raisingawareness of the work that we aredoing. Whether you can organise afundraising event, promote ourservices or simply tell your familyand friends about our work, it allcontributes to our success. To signup please email us onmail@startupstirling.org.uk or call01786 561027.

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National Park25 Jan 2019Proposal: Change of use of 2 no.agricultural barns to storage useassociated with Cononish Gold Mineand formation of external storagearea and explosives store(retrospective)Location: Cononish Farm CononishRoad TyndrumApplicant: Scotgold Resources LtdApplication Type: Detailed PlanningPermissionDecision: Current

30 Jan 2019Proposal: Tree works in aConservation Area - fell 1 no. oaktreeLocation: Slipway Car Park AdjacentTo Killin Hotel Main Street KillinApplicant: Mr Stuart McCrackenApplication Type: Tree worksapplicationDecision: No Objections

01 Feb 2019Proposal: Change of use from touristinformation centre (Use Class 2) torestaurant (Use Class 3)Location: Tourist Information CentreTyndrumApplicant: Mr Ian CleaverApplication Type: Detailed PlanningPermissionDecision: Approve

20 Feb 2019Proposal: Change of use of restaurant(Class 3) to holiday accommodation(Class 7) and erection of dormerwindow and enclosuresLocation: The Smiddy Main StreetKillinApplicant: Michael CrowApplication Type: Detailed PlanningPermissionDecision: Approve

01 Mar 2019Proposal: Proposed display ofadvertisement (double-sided,illuminated, totum style sign)Location: Tourist Information Centre

TyndrumApplicant: Mr Ian CleaverApplication Type: AdvertisementConsentDecision: Current

15 Mar 2019Proposal: Alterations to externalelevations and erection of pergolaLocation: Tigh Na Bruach CottageMain Street KillinApplicant: Mr Jason CampbellApplication Type: HouseholderPlanning PermissionDecision: Approve

Perth & Kinross Council30 Jan 2019Proposal: Erection of a building foragricultural storage (in retrospect)Location: Rynachulaig FarmhouseKillinApplicant: Doctor Kathleen FreemanApplication Type: planning permissionlocalDecision: Approve the application

08 Feb 2019Proposal: Alterations and extensionsto dwellinghouseLocation: Cragganester LawersAberfeldyApplicant: Mr and Mrs Pete andMorven CookeApplication Type: planning permissionlocalDecision: Awaiting decision

06 Mar 2019Proposal: Renewal of permission15/02194/FLL (Erection of a doublegarage, storage area and office)Location: Milltown Lawers AberfeldyApplicant: Mr Bruce KennedyApplication Type: planning permissionlocalDecision: Approve the application

Stirling Council18 Jan 2019Proposal: Proposed extension andrefurbishment of existing building,new build lodges, yurts andassociated infrastructure and external

lighting, infilling of existing manmademoatLocation: Firbush Point Field CentreKillinApplicant: The University OfEdinburghApplication Type: FullDecision: Approve with Conditions

22 Jan 2019Proposal: Installation of septic tank(retrospective)Location: Harbour Lights KillinApplicant: Loch Tay Fishing ClubApplication Type: FullDecision: Approve with Conditions

01 Feb 2019Proposal: Proposed extension to 5existing holiday hutsLocation: Ardeonaig Hotel KillinApplicant: Mr Greg DeakinApplication Type: FullDecision: Approve

27 Feb 2019Proposal: Formation of forest roadLocation: Land 175M South OfFirbush Point Field Centre KillinApplicant: Gresham HouseApplication Type: AgriculturalNotificationDecision: Unknown

05 Mar 2019Proposal: Installation of 2No. UHFantennas onto existing mast andancillary developmentLocation: Killin Transmitting StationKillinApplicant: ArqivaApplication Type: StatutoryNotification (Telecoms)Decision: Unknown

06 Mar 2019Proposal: Erection of ElectricitySubstation comprising platform area,control building, associated plant andinfrastructure, ancillary facilities andlandscape worksLocation: Land adjacent and NorthEast of Lochay Power Station KillinApplicant: Scottish Hydro ElectricTransmissionApplication Type: Proposal ofApplication NoticeDecision: Unknown

12 Mar 2019Proposal: Single storey unheatedbuilding for the processing andstorage of deer carcasesLocation: Shed And Deer Larder GlenLochay North Road KillinApplicant: Boreland EstateApplication Type: FullDecision: Approve

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St Fillans Church Easter Services

There will be a Eucharist fromReserved Sacrament on Sunday 21stApril at 10am.Our regular monthly services takeplace on the 1st Sunday of the monthat 10am, Eucharist from ReservedSacrament.

Easter Sunday 8am CommunionService by the lochside in front ofLochearnhead Hotel

Kate SainsburyLay Reader, Strathearn Charges

Killin, Lochearnhead, Comrie,

Crieff

Roman Catholic ServicesMaundy Thu Mass, 7.30pm CallanderGood Friday, 3pm CallanderEaster Sat Vigil, 6pm DouneEaster Sat Vigil 7.30pm CallanderEaster Sun Mass, 9.45am, DouneEaster Sun Mass, 11.30am, Callander

Friday 3rd May 10am St Columba’s, Crieff: walk to StSerf’s, Comrie.

Saturday 4th May 10am St Serf’s, Comrie: walk to StFillan’s.

Sunday 5th May 10am Station Road, St Fillan’s: walk toLochearnhead.

Monday 6th May 10am St Angus’s, Lochearnhead: walk toSt Fillan’s Church, Killin.

All welcome! Do join any of thewalks forming the Three SaintsWay. The walks are between 7 and8.5 miles, and some terrain iseasier than others, sociable dogs

welcome. We meet at 10 am, and finish ataround 3pm. Generally, we begin with coffee andcroissants before prayers and endthe day with refreshments. We like to know who is coming inadvance so that transport back canbe arranged.

Please contact Emma Barrieemail:mrsebarrie@yahoo.co.ukTel. 01764 671182or Ken Heiser email:shacklemariner@yahoo.co.ukTel/text: 07518 839170.

Emma Barrie 01764 680384

TreasurerSt Fillan’s Episcopal Church

Killin

Strathearn Churches

Book SalesSaturday 18th May2.30-5.30pm Book Sale with tea and cake at St Fillan’s Episcopal Church, Killin.Saturday 15th June

2.30-5.30pm Book Sale with tea and cake at St Fillan’s Episcopal Church, Killin.

Pilgrimage

Ads IndexA&B Services 15Aberfoyle Roofing & Building 18Ally Baird 20 Anderson Funeral Directors 30Andrew Baird Optometrist 26Ardeonaig Taxis Killin 18 Back Pain Clinic 6Ben Lawers Hotel 30 Bridge End Mill 6Bridge of Lochay 24Callander Physio 6Capercaillie 26Care Dental 32Catering by Carlotta 22Charles Grant 11Ciro’s 28 Coach House Hotel 22Cooper Cottages 17Courie Inn 12Crianlarich Store 9Cruachan Landscapes 23Cruachan Restaurant 29Donnie McLeod 20Douglas McRobbie 4Doune Woodyard 26Eco Carpet Cleaning 13Eric McAllister 13Escape 25Fabric Studio 33Feeds & Stoves 16Gatehouse Nurseries 14Gaulds Funeral Directors 7Golden Larches 23Golf Club 25Gourlay 26Graham Grant Decorating 17Grant and Welsh 5

Grants Laundry 17Green Welly 9Grooming Marvellous 18Heartland Vets 21Jasmine Beauty 10Jason Campbell 13John Morris Safety 19Killin Hotel 27Killin Library 19Killin Outdoor Shop 23Learn to Sing 10LixToll 36Luib Hotel 16Mains of Taymouth 21Marshall Roofing 6McLaren Leisure Centre 23Mhor Festival 15Mhor84 22Patricia Waite 11 PFK Performance 29RG Electrical 12Riverside Vets 12Rob Roy Homes 3Rural Stirling Housing 22S.Forster Electrical 6 Sarah Kelly 4SJB PLant Hire 7Sports & Leisure Club 5Stephen Kerr MP 28Stirling Council IT 10Stitt Bros 5Sylvana’s Art 14The Old Mill 27The Studio 4Tombreck Farm Shop 21Vision Hair & Beauty 8Window Cleaning 11

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Tyndrum/CrianlarichFortnightly FridaysMay 3, 17, 31, June 14

CrianlarichPolice Station 10.45-11.25

Glen Falloch Road 11.30-11.45Willow Square 11.50–12.15

TyndrumStation Road 1.30-1.50

Clifton 1.55-2.20Mansefield 2.25-2.50

Glen Lochay/Ardeonaig Fortnightly Mondays

April 15, 29,May 13, 27, June 10

Glen Lochay 11.15-12.30 Ardeonaig 2.00–2.45

Perth and KinrossFortnightly Tuesday

April 16, 30, May 14, 28, June 11

Tombreck 16.40-17.00Lawers 17.15-17.30

Mobile LibrariesMobile Libraries

AberfeldyTuesday and Thurday

9am-7pmSaturday and Sunday

10am-5pm

Crieff North Forr, Brioch Forr

All YearMonday–Friday 9am–7pm

Saturday & Sunday 9am–5pm

Monday-Friday: 5pm-8pmSaturday: 10am-2pm

Sunday: Closed

Callander

Recycling Centres

Which bin?Saturdays

27th April 4th May

13th April 20th April

11th May 18th May

25th May 1st June

Grey = grey bin + blue bin

Brown = brown bin + blue boxGreen = brown bin +

green bin

8th June 15th June

What’s On In Killin And District Regular Activities Coming Soon !

MondayJuniors P7 Badminton, 6-7pm,•McLaren HallAdult Badminton, 7-10pm, McLaren•HallJunior Badminton, 6pm, Crianlarich•HallBridge, 7.15-9pm, Killin Hotel,•contact Marion 829027Indoor Bowls, 7.30pm, Lesser Hall•

TuesdayKillin Craft Group, 10am-12pm,•Community RoomsInternet Cafe, drop in between•11am-1pm, Killin LibraryAdult Badminton, 7-10pm, McLaren•HallBeavers, 6-7pm, Lesser Hall•Cubs, 6-7.30pm, Lesser Hall (every•other Tuesday)Choir, 7.30pm, Church, contact•Franny 829048Netball, 7.15pm, Killin Sports &•Leisure ClubTuesday Club, 2-4pm, Community•RoomsU3A Art, 2pm, Killin Hotel•CAB drop-in session,•10:30-12:00, MacGregor’s Market,1:00-2:00, Killin Library

WednesdayStrength & Balance, 1.30-2.30,•Killin HotelHighland Hustle, 6.30-7.15pm,•McLaren HallMetafit, 7.30pm, McLaren Hall•Scouts, 7-9pm, Lesser Hall•Explorers, 7-9pm ( last Wed of•month ), Lesser HallU3A French, 2.30-4pm, Killin Hotel•

ThursdayTiddlers & Toddlers, 10am-12pm,•Sports PavilionWomen’s Guild, 2pm (3rd week of•month) , Falls of DochartRetirement HomeRunning Club, 6pm, Acharn Forest•carpark

FridayU3A Bridge, 2pm, Killin Hotel•Yoga, 10.30-12.00, The Big Shed•

SundayKillin Gun Club, 3rd Sun of month•March-December. ContactStuart Ogston 07999 510014Henry Paterson 01567 820354

April

3 Walk in the Park, p17•4 SWI p30•10 Walk in the Park, p17•11 Killin News AGM, p35 •15 Scottish Wildlife Trust AGM p30•17 Walk in the Park, p17•18-21 Easter Church Services p34•18 Rock’n’Roll Bingo night p13•24 Walk in the Park, p17•

May1 Walk in the Park, p17•3-6 Three Saints Pilgrimage p34•8 Walk in the Park, p17•15 Walk in the Park, p17•18 Book Sale p34•19 Golf Club Open Day p25•22 Walk in the Park, p17•25 RockaHillbillies Concert 8pm•24-26 Mhor Festival p15•29 Walk in the Park, p17•

June1-2 Bob MacGregor Memorial Trials•14-16 Killin Music Festival p17•15 Book Sale p34•

Killin News AGMThursday 11th April, 6pm at Ciro’s

Restaurant, Loch Tay HighlandLodges, Milton Morenish Estate