KILLIN NEWSKILLIN & DISTRICT COMMUNITY NEWSPAPER

Price £1 Issue 124 October 2011

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The tourist numbers appear to be down this year yetwe had a very lively and productive Killin HighlandGames. The Games were much more representative ofthe community and the locality since they were relievedof the “International” status. Helped by the weatherthis year, they attracted record numbers as did theKillin Show in its new format. Both eventsdemonstrated that effective changes can bringunexpected gains. Visitors like to see Killin as it is,terrier racing, hill races and all.

Killin has great strengths which need to be marketed tobring advantages to the local economy. There is aconcern that the demise of the Tourist InformationCentre in 2012 will ring the death knell for Killintourism. We can rise above that. There is so much onoffer here that each tourist could take weeks enjoyingthe experience yet many dismount from a bus, view theFalls of Dochart and speed on their way. TouristInformation needs a shot in the arm. Lateral thinkingmight provide the answer. Information should be outthere on the web, on notice boards and into apps(applications). Others have taken the plunge. PocketNorthern Ireland consists of four new apps developedthrough a private/public sector partnership, consistingof a detailed tourist map, audio commentary andinformation on attractions; best walking trails; driving,walking tours, information on accommodation, andlastly, outdoor guides. All are available free todownload to your smart phone, iPad, or iPod touch andavailable to the discerning tourist as an audio or videoguide. An app for Killin could include everything considered tobe important in attracting visitors for example fishing,wildlife, hill walking, munros, archaeology, history,eating out, musical evenings, local events andaccommodation. The information could then bedownloaded free or for a small fee from the internetand played on your smart phone, iPad or iPod Touch.Tourist information could be replaced by a friendlyguide in the pocket for the increasing number of visitorswho use smart phones.

Congratulations to the Youth Team for their evening’swork clearing rubbish left by inconsiderate and illegaldumpers (Page 20). Returning Killin and itsenvironment to its pristine state demonstrates theircommitment to the community and their action makesa statement and example for us all. We can measureour actions against theirs. How often do we pick uprubbish and tidy up this beautiful place we live in? It isgood to feel proud of the youth of Killin and we owethem all a vote of thanks.

Dr Anke de Laat has retired after eleven years ofservice to general practice in Killin. She will be greatlymissed by the community for the caring and supportiveway in which she dealt with her patients. We owe her adebt of gratitude.

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Index10K Run 21Ads Index 43Angling Club 39Big Shed 18Birks Cinema 25Celebrations 35Christmas Dinner Dance 20Clanscape 7Community Bus Trips 25Computer Corner 8Crossword 42Dr. De Laat 5Editorial 2Floral Awards 36Flu Clinic 5Frost Report 9Gifts from Hydro 38Golf Club 27Herb Society 41Heritage Society 25Highland Games 16 & 19KAT 5Killin Community Choir 4Killin Community Council 4Killin Gun Club 13Killin Show 22Komedy Kaleidoscope 40Letters 34McLaren High School 28Mervyn’s Weather 15Mobile Library 41National Park 41National Trust 6Nursery 30Obituaries 32Planning Applications 31Primary School 29Recycling Centres 43Shoebox Appeal 20Sports Club 100 Club 39Strathfillan by the Way 10Tarmachan Hill Race 7The Old Mill 3Think About It 34Toddler Group 25What’s On 43Which Bin 43WRI 39Youth Group Clean-up 20

The Future of the Old Mill The possibility of the Old Mill beingsold on the open market made itvital that the community should beconsulted, as the Mill is one of themost iconic buildings in Killin andalso an important element in itshistory, connected to its roots, and asupport for tourism, business andcommunity prosperity. Much hasbeen said concerning all thesematters and the Killin and ArdeonaigCommunity Development Trust(KAT) wished to discover thestrength of community feeling.An open meeting was held on 14thSeptember in the McLaren Hall andattended by over 70 members (over10%) of the community as well asStirling Council’s Lesley Malcolm,

Strategic Asset Manager andDeborah Murray, Tourism, Marketingand Rural Development and AliciaHayes, Assistant to Bruce CrawfordMSP.There is no legal documentationdetailing the £11,000 raised, loanedor gifted, by the community whenthe Council purchased the buildingand the Mill is wholly owned byStiriling Council. If the buildingwere to be sold, the money wouldbecome part of council funds whichcould be used anywhere in theStirling area. It transpired that the present leasebetween Stirling Council and StirlingDistrict Tourism (SDT) was a fullrepairing and insuring lease butthat, as SDT did not have thefinance to keep to its terms, thelease had been annulled by SC whowere not only SDT’s landlord butalso their backers. No forfeiture wassought for repairs not done and thebuilding now requires finance tobring it back up to standard.Following a previous meeting withrepresentatives from the Trust, KillinCommunity Council and StirlingCouncil, KAT had turned down anoffer from SC to take an initial shortterm lease as conditions on repairswere considered unsustainable butduring the open meeting it became

apparent that this offer was not afinal offer and that Stirling Councilwas willing to negotiate further. Itcould also be possible under certainconditions for the Mill to be sold toKAT.It was felt to be essential thatTourist Information facilities shouldcontinue to be available in thevillage. Paddy McKinnon recountedhow she was involved in the firstsetting up of a tourism service forKillin in 1962 using volunteers. Thiswas well received by the meetingand Paddy was congratulated on herpioneering work. It transpired thatthere may still be a responsibility byVisitScotland for tourist informationof some sort in Killin and they mightsupport it financially.At the end of the meeting a show ofhands was overwhelmingly in favourof KAT continuing to discuss andnegotiate with Stirling Council onthe future of the Old Mill with thepossibility of purchasing it. Onlyone person was against. Anencouraging number of peoplesigned up as being willing to consider helping in anyway should the Mill be taken over bythe community. WA

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Roads: Ardeonaig road markings tobe fixed in some areas. Auchlyneroad needs preventativemaintenance. Barrier still on thebridge on road to Clachan Caravansite. Dangerous trees on Ardeonaig roadwill be reported to Stirling Council.Trees restricting the view on theDochart Bridge and opposite theambulance station need trimmingback.Grit bins: Refill tel 0845 277 7000Dochart Bridge: Stirling Council tobe asked what the plan is.Playpark: OngoingBreadalbane Forum: A jobspecification on village maintenanceteam to be discussed further withCommunity Council members.Biomass project: Still at planning- Fergus Tickell to be asked to nextmeetingCemetery: OngoingTir Artair wood: Golf club to cuttheir trees and the land owner onthe opposite side has beenapproached to trim trees there.Dog litter: Some red bins arebeing removed so dog litter to beput in any bin.Killin Youth Group: In a litterpick-up at Lix Toll layby Crianlarichside the Youth Group collected 6 tonbags of rubbish - 1 toilet, 7 tv’s, 26car and tractor tyres, car seats anda baby car seat. Police may be ableto help with funding for a fence forthe layby. Killin CC have agreed togive a donation to Youth Group ofrefreshments and Community bustime for a trip to GlencoeCostcutter Site: Purchase not yetfinal.Signage to pipeline: OngoingAlien plants: EAK have removedheads on giant hog weed andJapanese knotweed plants twice thisyear.

Flytipping: Rats have been seen atthe bottom carpark - pest control tobe called. Stirling Council hascarried out a huge clear up butrubbish has mounted up again. Afridge and a carpet were found upthe Ben Lawers road. StirlingCouncil to be contacted.Community futures: An updateon information has been completedand is now available in the form of abooklet with more info availableonline.Old Mill: Open meeting being heldto ascertain whether the people ofKillin want to try and save it frombeing sold. Various meetings havealready been held to try and comeup with an idea to save the Mill withan affordable scheme.Park access and closures: TheKillin Show and Games will closeaccess to the park for thedesignated day of the event aspayment is required to fund andsupport the events.Planning: Youth Hostel: theoriginal proposal for holidayaccommodation has been changedto permanent homes and acontribution was given to StirlingCouncil to provide affordablehousing in the Killin area ieCostcutter site.Bank of Scotland: Opening hoursas from 17th October will be Mon-Fri10am to 4pmKings House buses: Request thatthey liaise with First Bus aboutbuses waiting for a late connectingbus rather than leaving passengersstranded.Ditch clearance: Rural Stirling isresponsible for clearing ditch behindnew houses.Next meeting: Tuesday 9thNovember 7.30pm Killin PrimarySchool

Pamela FarqharsonMinutes Secretary

Killin Community Council September Meeting

A concert arranged by FionaMartin of Lochearnhead was heldin the Killin church on 25thAugust, to raise funds for theMacMillan Cancer Support.Among the performers were theKillin Community Choir andtalented young musicians andsingers from Yorkshire - Imogen,Charity, Guy, Huw, Isabella, andHarr - who gave wonderfulperformances on variousinstruments. Afterwards therewas an auction in the Killin Hotelof items kindly donated by manypeople and in all the eveningraised over £2,000.

Killin Community ChoirThe Killin Community Choir is nowa fully constituted society andappointed its first committee atthe AGM in September. TheChoir meets on Tuesdays in theChurch Hall in Killin and anyonewishing to join will be welcome.

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We are pleased to let you knowthat Dr Elizabeth Watson willbe starting at the surgery on

24th October. She replaces Dr de Laat whohas retired after 11 years.

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The Old MillIt may seem that all is quiet on theKAT front but the Old Mill has beentaking up much of our time (Page3). We hope you will let us knowyour views on the Old Mill if youhave not already done so bycontacting me, writing to KAT at No1Glebe Cottage, Main Street, Killin, tothe Killin News, or email towillieandgina@btinternet.com. Yourcomments help us to represent yourviews in our negotiations withStirling Council. If you feel stronglyenough to help us in any way, letme know and I will add you to thelist. Breadlbane ParkThe Play Park and drainage of theBreadalbane Park are major itemson the agenda. The Park drainage,while improved, is not yet complete.

Funding, expected to be in theregion of £140,000, is being soughtto lay down a new drainage systemin areas to the east of the footballpitch. This is the area wheresurface water still lies and the newPlay Park items are likely to beplaced. The Play Park already has£11,000 on offer for new equipmentwhich is available until March 2012.Decisions will soon be made as tohow to proceed with the combineddevelopments. Community ConsultationThe Community Consultation hasreached its conclusion and theresults are being collected forpublication. It will be a smaller,easier to read and understand.More complete details will bepublically available when all thefacts and figures are collected and

Dr. Anke de Laat has ‘retired’ from practice at the Killin Surgery after elevenyears. Well known for her straight talking and for running everywhere, shewill be much missed. Few minded waiting rather longer than usual in thewaiting room when you knew you in turn be greeted with a big smile and asympathetic ear and would be given the time you needed. As I know frommy parents time, she was very patient with the elderly and took a greatinterest in the Falls of Dochart Retirement Home, where she will beparticularly missed. She also gave much needed comfort to those sufferingbereavement sometimes even dropping in to check they were coping. Ankewould stand no nonsense and grown men would quail if she discovered theyhad not been following the treatment as she directed. It is good to knowthat she will not be leaving the village permanently and but will be back tospend a lot of time in her beloved garden. We all, I’m sure, wish her along and happy retirement. MM

Dr Anke de Laat

published in an electronic copyavailable to download from theinternet. This will be a source ofinformation more useful to fundersand those with a specialised interestin Killin.BVLCThe Breadalbane Virtual LearningCentre is undergoing changes. Partof the organisation has remained inStrathfillan and is funded locally.The other element that remains inKillin will continue to run sessions inthe Killin Library. It will becomepart of KAT through which it isseeking funding for the next seriesof meetings. WA

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Trust’s “Hidden Gem” unveiledMoirlanich Longhouse is all set for a new lease of life, following thecompletion of vital conservation work and the formation of a new group tooversee the management of the property.The conservation work meant we were able to carry out a detailedexamination of the thatched roof, which gave us a fascinating glimpse intothe traditional Scottish techniques used to thatch the building. This kind ofexamination is a very rare occurrence and our findings will be of greatinterest to building conservationists throughout Scotland. The removal of the scaffolding coincided with the installation of a newinterpretative panel outside the cottage and the inaugural meeting of a newmanagement group for the property, comprising specialist Trust staff andrepresentatives from Killin Heritage Society.Killin Heritage Society has been a crucial element in the success of theLonghouse as a visitor attraction. Their members, who are all volunteers,staff the property and their knowledge of the property, coupled with theirpersonal recollections, sometimes dating back to when it was lived in, reallyenhances the experience for our visitors. The formation of the ManagementGroup means we now have a forum for everyone with an interest in theLonghouse and we can really be pro-active about how best we can develop,conserve and promote the property. August saw an excellent example of this “joined-up” approach in actionwhen a capacity audience enjoyed an evening with Margaret Bennett, theacclaimed storyteller, author, ethnologist and musician.Margaret provided a fascinating, entertaining and educational evening,quoting from ‘In Our Day’, her recently published book of Perthshirememories, including some of life at Moirlanich, and singing some of thesongs from the accompanying CD. Recollections included those of PatMcNab, who sadly passed away earlier this year at the age of 98. Pat livedin the Longhouse in 1928 and his son wrote a song about his experiences,which Margaret sang.

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Ben LawersTenders for the construction of thenew car park and interpretivestructures within regeneratingwoodland by the Allt a Mhoirneas(see issue 118) have been receivedand the contractors will beappointed in the near future. Thework, including restoration of theexisting car park site, is scheduledto start in early October and wehope there will be minimalinconvenience to visitors. Plans forthe new, external interpretation areongoing and this should be in placefor next season.Staff and volunteers are also busyfinishing outstanding monitoringwork on the hill before winter setsin. Our rarest plants and habitatsare monitored on a regular basis toinform management work. Theprocess of writing up the summer’sfield work and analysing the resultsis just starting. Little monitoringtakes place over the next fewmonths, although the autumn is agood time to monitor red squirrels.Having invested considerable timeand effort upgrading fences on theslopes of the Tarmachan ridge,preparations for contract planting ofnative trees and shrubs areunderway. Staff and volunteershave already planted approximately14,000 this year as part of a projectto extend existing restoration ofthese habitats. At the time of writing, the UplandFootpath Team will be on site for thelast time before the winter, carryingout vital maintenance to try andensure the paths can withstandwhatever the weather throws atthem. This time last year, two members ofHQ staff set themselves thechallenge of climbing all 46 of theMunros owned by the Trust. Often

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landaccompanied by property-based andother staff they have nowsucceeded, but will complete theirgoal by climbing Ben Lawers againon Sunday October 16th to celebratethe anniversary of Sir Hugh Munro’sbirthday. Colleagues and friends willbe joining them on the climb withothers simultaneously heading forthe other 45 peaks. Watch out formore news of how we got on.

Helen Cole

Winter Green Team Programme

Green Team meets on Saturday mornings from10.30am–12.00noon as detailed below as this

enables us to get outside if the weather is good, which we can’t dobecause of lack of light in evenings. We will meet in the school wildlife gardenas usual, but may retreat to Lynedoch if the weather is particularly bad.Children should be dressed for the outdoors.

22nd October Getting ready for Winter19 th November Make it Wild17th December The Real Rudolf21st January 2012 Winter Visitors25th February Skeletons of the Forest24th March The Return of the Sun

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The Tarmachan Hill Race and Ceilidh

The Hill race will be on Saturday 15th October and a post Ceilidh race on theSunday up Sron a Clachain.The ceilidh is open to all and, going by ticket sales, will be popular. Tickets are£15 which includes a buffet supper by Carlotta and Craig Fraser. The band isSiobhan Anderson and Friends. Bar and raffle prizes. Tickets are available at theKillin Outdoor Centre. All profits go to Cancer Research UK.The Meall nan Tarmachan hill race is 9.5km and 700m of climbing. Details ofthe race including entry fee times and registration athttp://www.killinoutdoor.co.uk/tarmachan_hill_race.html The entry fee includesa goody bag and a great lunch provided by the Killin Cancer Committee whichwas a real highlight last year. All entry money is going to Cancer Research UK. Thanks to Sarah and Alan of the Real Food Café for the Goody bags, JohnMorris for organising hill safety, Duncan at the Coop, and in advance themarshals and support and, of course, the Cancer Committee for their wonderfulfood. Trevor Shaw

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Wild InvadersIf you have walked through much‘wayside and woodland’ this summeryou have probably been grabbed afew times by brambles, tripped upby lengths of ivy and made to feellike a tiny munchkin while trying tofight your way through bracken. Weall know the invasiveness of brackenthese days but we often don’trealise how quickly it is changingour area. Looking at photographs ofnot-so- long-ago and in Moirlanich itis a bit of a shock to see the extentof heather then, which has nowdisappeared. But, apparently,brambles and ivy are also posingthreats as land is not managed tokeep these down and scientistsclaim that they are proving asdestructive to smaller native plantsas foreign invaders such asHimalayan balsam.Other foreign invaders have hit theHome Counties and are causing nearpanic. This is the monk parakeet.In other countries they have spread

quickly and caused great damagewith their huge communal nests upto six feet across. Apparently theywere released in the nineties andhave grown in number to 100 andDEFRA are desperate to eradicatethem from the wild. Not quite on thescale of bracken is it?One of the most potentiallydestructive invaders is, as we knowin this area, ’the wild camper.’ TheNational Park has banned campingin certain areas by Loch Lomond andis looking to extend this to theshores of other lochs within thepark. This will obviously move theproblem to other areas where thelandowners have no such rights toprotect their land. A shocking report has come out thatthe RSPB and the SSPCA have beentaking toy guns, tweed hats andfake poisons into classrooms asexamples of how estate workers killand maim wildlife and presentlegitimate country people in thistwisted way. The charities claim that

this was to illustrate Victorianmanagement but this was not howthe views came across in reality. Now for the latest news on ticks. APerthshire keeper, Dave Donley,realised that the acarcide leg bandsused on poultry in U.S.A. could beused on adult grouse so the vapourfrom the band would protectbrooding chicks against ticks. Thishas been recognised by the Gameand Wildlife Conservation Trust anda study is being carried out to find ifthis could be used for collars onsheep, other domestic stock andwild deer. The only thing is youwould have to catch the deer first!So if you see local keepers, in theirregulation tweed hats of course,chasing deer with a collar in theirhand that’s probably what they willbe about. Or they may decide to tryout the collars themselves?May I take this opportunity to thankeveryone (all of whom read the KillinNews) who made my retirementparty at Boreland such a good night.

Tim Frost

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The CC discussed the Provision ofLocal Services. The tasks were putunder headings in the resultingdocument ‘Provision of LocalServices – Maintenance Tyndrum’.Both are available on the websiteunder Breadalbane CommunityCouncil Forum. At the Breadalbane Forum meeting,Bob Jack CEO Stirling Councilsuggested that some tasks like grasscutting could be contracted out tolocal places that already have thenecessary equipment i.e. Killin GolfClub, or where local residentsalready provide the service i.e. inCrianlarich. At present Stirling Council does notprovide for services to maintainunadopted roads. If, as suggested,local businesses were contracted toclear snow from side roads, would itbe only adopted roads which areinvolved? Four side roads inTyndrum are un-adopted; twobelonging to Network Rail; onlyMansefield is adopted. In

Crianlarich, Station Road is ownedby Network Rail beyond the stepsand un-adopted. All other side-roads are adopted. Who would fundsnow clearance of un-adoptedroads? The majority of tasks could beundertaken by a village officer, whowould be employed by StirlingCouncil, but work to local schedules. A maintenance schedule is nowbeing prepared for Crianlarich andInverarnan drawing ideas for bothdrafts documents. This project could result in localpeople looking after their ownvillages.The CC also discussed StirlingCouncil’s consultation on brown bincollection and replied positively butwith caveats to the questions. It was agreed to change the formatof the AGM next year and not hold ageneral meeting afterwards but for itto be followed by a social gathering.The month of the AGM may need tobe altered in future to encouragelocal people to attend. The AGM willnow include a short report from theleaders of the sub-groups on theproblems that occurred, theproblems that were solved,highlighting any achievements, anda brief glimpse of the future. We

would then have a yearly record ofthe problems and the achievementsof the Community Council and alsopublicise what we have done. Stirling Council in partnership withClackmannanshire Council, hope tomake another successful bid forScottish Government funding toprovide high speed broadband overboth Council areas.Housing - The Scottish Governmentare embarking on a series ofconsultation events around theproposed Social Housing Charter.Initial representations and proposalsregarding the content of the Charterwere gathered in the Spring of thisyear and are now summarised into aseries of proposals/outcomes, whichthe Scottish Government areconsulting on and wish to hear yourviews.Stirling Council will host this eventon October 4th in the StirlingManagement Centre, StirlingUniversity. The views of all areimportant on this issue, so it is vitalthat your voice is heard.Mansefield Residents AssociationSteering Group is part way throughtraining with Theresa Elliot. An AGMwill be held soon after the SteeringGroup meeting on 31st Octoberwhen the constitution will befinalised.

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Pilates Mat Classes, 1 to 1 or Group Home Visits:Killin, Fortingall, Pitlochry and area.

Julie Baird PilatesJulie Baird PilatesPilates is a corrective form of exercise, targeting the deep posturalmuscles that support the spine and lower back, building strength from theinside out. It aims to achieve a balance between strength and flexibilityand plays a key role in injury rehabilitation and prevention.

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by the WayAutomated ExternalDefibrillators: Gwenn Hunter spoke to Frances atBritish Heart Foundation Restart inrelation to the issues with theapplication form and she hasconfirmed that the only unit thatthey will fund is the Zoll unit, butthis cannot be kept in a lockedheated box. This means that itwould have to be kept inside so wemay have to review the locations.Frances had a meeting with MurrayMcEwan, Scottish AmbulanceService, to discuss our applicationand agree a best way forward forthe villages.If there is a possibility that there willbe a reduction in the number ofunits that can be funded by BHF,then Inverarnan will get a unit usingthe funding from SSE.

Café Sci (Café Scientifique)Strathfillan CommunityDevelopment Trust is again hostinga branch of Café Sci in TyndrumVillage Hall. Each of four meetingswill be held on a Wednesdayevening from 7pm to 9pm and lightrefreshments will be provided. 7pm to 7.30pm: Arrival andwelcome with tea or coffee or wine.Meet the speaker.7.30-8pm: The speaker willintroduce the meeting’s topic 8–9pm. More refreshments,questions and discussion.Admission is free but a donationtowards costs will be welcomed onthe night. To help with cateringplease let us know if you areintending to attend tel. 01838 400 545 or emailstrathfillandcdt@btconnect.com Topics are usually appropriate forstudents attending High School.Wednesday 12th OctoberMarine aliens – how safe are ouroceans?Liz Cook BSc PhD (Lecturer inMarine Biology, SAMS, Oban) willpresent research designed toexplain some of the effects that thearrival of non-native species haveon our native fauna.

Wednesday 10th NovemberTwenty years of weather recordingat Kirkton Farm (Tyndrum No.3 MetOffice Station) John Holland BSc PhD (ResearchScientist, SAC Hill & MountainResearch Centre) will explain howmanual and automatic weather dataare collected at the Met OfficeStation at Kirkton. Wednesday 22nd February 2012Some funny things happened on theway to the refineryRon Dalton BSc PhD CEng FIChemE(retired Chemical Engineer) willoutline his industrial career in someinteresting places around the worldand will describe how someeveryday things are made by thechemical and oil industries. Wednesday 21st March 2012One health – one medicinePeter Holmes OBE PhD FRCVS FRSE(Emeritus Professor, VeterinaryPhysiology, University of Glasgow)will explain how humans andanimals share many diseases. Bystudying naturally occurringdiseases in animals it is possible tomake advances in human health inareas such as cancer, communicabledisease, genetic disease and ageing.

David Crompton

Hall ImprovementsCrianlarich Village Hall committeewould like to thank everybody whosupported the recent family fun day.A fantastic £1,200 was raised duringthe day, which will be used tocontinue the ongoing programme ofimprovements to the hall. Particularthanks go to everybody who helpedbefore, during and after the event,and to all those who donated raffleprizes and baking. We hope to seeyou all again next year!

Bryan CraigCrianlarich Hall Committee

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Strathfillan Development TrustSaplingsAnother summer has goneand with it another successfulSaplings project. Our final day wasspent in the sun on Ganavan Sandsnear Oban where all manner ofstrange, wonderful creatures werediscovered, photographed andreturned to the sea.The Trust is very grateful toeveryone who makes the Saplingsproject so successful; our dayleaders, helpers and this yearStirling Council for their generousgrant. It won’t be very long beforewe start planning for 2012!Crianlarich into Action (Heritage Trail Project)The consultants, Nick WrightAssociates and the CiA workinggroup have presented their finalreport to a joint meeting ofStrathfillan CC and the Trust. Thishas been followed up by apresentation to possible futurepartners and funders including theNational Park Authority, StirlingCouncil, SC Housing dept, local

councillors, MP’s and localbusinesses. The group has alreadysecured grant funding towards someof the works identified in the masterplan.The project has been funded byForth Valley Leader, Stirling Counciland SCDT.Ex Railway Land PurchaseThe Trust is in the final stages ofbuying a stretch of disused railwayline in Crianlarich.The community will be able tosuggest ideas for using the landwhen we start our next Local ActionPlan.Craft Group – Tyndrum HallThe craft group is now meeting eachTuesday from 10.30am to 1.30pm,immediately after the Tai Chi class.If you want to get creative thenplease come along and join us. Thegroup have amassed a huge varietyof craft materials for communal useso all you have to bring along isyour enthusiasm! A huge thank youto everyone who has donated theirexcess fabrics, thread and twosewing machines! They are all beingput to very good use.Internet/Learning CafeOur friendly tutor Heather is here tohelp you on Tuesdays and Fridaysfrom 11am to 4pm every week.

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Strathfillan Craft ClassChristmas Fair

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Strathfillan Lunch ClubThe first lunch this session will be onOctober 7th in Crianlarich villagehall at 12.30pm. The cost is £3.50and the menu is soup, mince andtatties or fish & chips. If you are over 60 and live inStrathfillan or Bridge of Orchy andwould like to come along, pleasecontact

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Crianlarich Primary SchoolCongratulations to Miss Cockburn onthe birth of her son Lewis.Welcome to Mr McDonald who iscovering Miss Cockburn’s maternityleave in class 1.Topics this termP1-3 DinosaursP4-7 have been learning about the1960’s. So far, we have learnedabout the schools, the houses andthe fashion. We also interviewed MrsRamsay about what life was like inthe 60s, she alsoshowed us howto use awashboard.Jadyn hasbrought in arecord playerwith records suchas Elvis Presleyand The Beatles.Our art work hasbeen inspiredfrom the 60s,flower power andfluorescentcolours. Ourresearch groupsare looking atNeil Armstrong,conflicts such asVietnam, money,

and popularwords from thistime.Class 2Goodbye to MrsSeries our musicteacher who has retired. She hasbeen with us for many years, takinglessons and helping with schoolshows. She will be missed by allpupils and staff.

On Sunday 21stAugust Killin Gun Clubheld its annual 50target opencompetition andshooters from aroundCentral Scotland came

to take part. Although the weatherwas not as kind as had been hoped,a good day’s shooting was had byall. The day was won by David Lyle(Callander) with a score of 40 out of50, closely followed by BillyWilliamson (Falkirk) who shot 39 outof 50. The highest placed local wasSteve Bennett and the Junior Prizewent to Regan Dingwall fromAuchlyne.The Club would like to thank thesponsors - A & B Services, TheGreen Welly Stop, Lix Toll Garage,Pentangle Shooting & Suie LodgeHotel - for their generous donations.The Club shoots are held locally onthe third Sunday of the month. Weare always looking for newmembers, so please come along andyou will be made most welcome. For more information contact:

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As the architects for the Big Shed at Tombreckea would like to congratulate the

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“Sic transit omnia” -“So everythingcomes to an end”,as indeed has thissomewhat tasteless

Summer, the fifth poor Summer in arow. Granted April and early May wereidyllic but since then, apart from oneor two very brief interludes, thepattern has been of successive low-pressure systems bombarding us. NowSeptember is here and with it Autumnarriving - it would appear with avengeance – rain and high winds in theoutlook. It seems strange that a poorSummer seems to pass so quickly,perhaps because one is waitingimpatiently for an improvement in theweather which does not materialize.Weather recording being essentially, upto a point, a repetitive subject, I havean underlying fear that these articles inKillin News could, if not already so,become a litany of seasonalmeteorological characteristics, notalways exciting or pleasurable.Discussing this with a reader of KillinNews the possibility was suggestedthat, as a padding to the subject,perhaps a few derivations andtranslations of some of the Gaelicplace-names of the district might beacceptable and of interest.So “to try it on the dog” so to speak,here goes! I have a somewhat limitedproficiency in the language, and,particularly as one moves East, there

is considerable influence exerted bythe Pictish language, and likewisetowards the western seaboard andislands, Norse is much in evidence.Furthermore cartographers in the pasthad little knowledge of Gaelic so thereremains in many cases muchAnglicising and distortion of names.Beginning then appropriately at theheadwaters of the River Tay. Ben Lui (Beinn Lauigh) means “The mountainof calves” (probably deer calves). Thebig N.E. Corrie facing Tyndrum isknown as Coire Gaothach - “The windycorrie”. The river emanating from hereis the infant Tay, here known asAbhainn Choninish - “The river of theisland of dogs” (or wolves). Thesouthern confines of the hugeamphitheatre contains Beinn Oss -“The elks' mountain”. This may be amisnomer and more likely to be “TheIrish deer”. Long extinct, this animal,the remains of which are occasionallyfound in peat bogs, had antlers of upto 12 feet in spread. Just above thepoint where the Abhainn Chononishbecomes the river Fillan is a smalllochan, Lochan nan Arm - “The lochanof the weapons”, into which it is saidthat King Robert the Bruce threw hissword before beating a hasty retreatfrom the MacDougalls of Lorne.Tyndrum (Taigh an Droma), translatesas “The house on the ridge”, referringto Drumalbin - “The ridge or backbone”of the Highlands. This latter is a lineof demarcation which can be traced

tortuously from somewhere south ofBen Lomond to beyond Foinhaven inN.W. Sutherland, signifying thewatershed between rivers and burnsflowing, on the one hand, East orNorth to the North Sea or PentlandFirth, and on the other to those boundfor the Atlantic. To N.E. of Tyndrum is a high hill calledBeinn Odhar - “The dun coloured hill”.The south-facing corrie here is knownas Coire Thoin, euphemisticallyrendered as “The corrie of thebuttocks”, so called presumably due tothe rounded eminences dividing themany burns resembling derrières!Further down stream we come toCrianlarich, often referred to by radioannouncers as “cryin' larry”! I alwaysunderstood the Gaelic name to beCraobh an Larach - “The tree in theruin”, or perhaps Lairig – hill pass,though nowadays the road signs showCrionn Larach meaning “the small orinsignificant ruins”.Strath fillan (Srath Faolan) is namedafter one of the several St. Faolansand means just the valley or strath ofthe said saint. Ben More (Beinn Mhor)just means “Big mountain” - which itis! In a shallow North-facing corrie onthis peak lies each late spring a snowwreath called Cuidhe Crom - “The bentor crooked wreath”, one of the veryfew named ones in the Highlands.

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The Big Shed, the new communitybuilding at Tombreck, is now fully upand running. After the successfullaunch in July plenty of localsshowed an interest in using thevenue and John Swinney, MSP forPerthshire North, visited the venueonce again and showed his supportsaying it was excellent to see the

project in full swing. The Workshop has now been rentedout on a monthly lease to a localyoung man who is using it forwoodwork, metal work andmechanics. This area of the building

is now a hub of activity on a dailybasis. The community hall hasalready been used for several reikiclasses and during Perthshire OpenStudios Georgia Crook held somepopular willow workshops inside aswell as a social event for the hostsof the local studios. Forest School, run by Alice Warren,

had a return visit to the woods atTombreck on September 14th andThe Big Shed now has an exhibitionof the work of children from KillinPrimary School on display. Teachersand assistants from Kenmore, Killin

and Crianlarich came for ameeting/workshop after makingsoup on a camp fire and toastingmarshmallows with the pupils.Everybody thoroughly enjoyedthemselves and it is hoped theseprojects will continue in the future.Killin Youth Group made regularvisits in September. The organicbaker Justin Tunstall has given themall a bread-making workshop wherethe teenagers baked soda bread andtook the results of their effortshome. Scottish Opera musicians willbe returning for workshops andScottish Chamber Orchestramusicians have also shown aninterest in using the hall as aconcert venue. On 2nd October local violin andpiano pupils, aged between 4 and 75years, gave an informal concert toinspire each other and to entertaintheir friends and families. This willbecome a regular event. On Thursday 20th October at7.30pm there will be a fantastic andinformative presentation on theascent of Everest by James Ogilvie(tickets £8 including refreshments07766 566935) so do please comealong and support this event. If thisproves popular more talks will beplanned.

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During the weekends 29th-30thOctober and 12th-13th NovemberThe Big Shed will be home to

workshops using willow with GeorgiaCrook. On 30th October willow andtissue workshop will have aHalloween theme ‘Spooky Lights’ forlocal youngsters aged 8+.On Saturdays November 5th and19th there will be full day bakeryworkshops for local people to enjoyin the commercial kitchen in The BigShed. These are run by JustinTunstall www.gaelic-bread.com07736670033. Book now to avoid

disappointment as there are limitedplaces and they are proving verypopular already.

Anyone with any ideas about whatthey would like to see or do at TheBig Shed or who would like to booka room for their own event or party,please contact Jane. The building isfor all local people to use so pleaseget involved.

Jane WattsProject Development Officer

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The open hill race was run on a hotsunny afternoon at the KillinHighland Games on 3rd August witha record entry of fifty senior and sixjunior runners.

Senior Race1. Stephen Rawlinson

Lochtayside 22m.01s2. Tom Smith

Lochaber A.C. 22m.41s3. Matthew Roberts

Eryi Harriers 23m.12s

Ladies1. Joanna Schreiber

Gervain A.A. 32m.37s2. Jo McGuire

Westerlands 34m.02s3. Sarah Watts, 35m.33s

Masters group (Over 60s)1. Herbie McLean, Killin 29.332. Ian Cookson

Bowland Fell Runners 31m.18s3. Charlie Love

Dundee Hawkhill Harriers 34m.11s

Juniors1. Ross Jukik, Norway2. Odin Linga, Norway3. Romain Loop, Belgium

Highland Games Hill Race Results

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On Tuesday 13th September sixteenmembers of the Killin Youth Group,with myself, PC Ward and Gareth Kettfrom the National Parks went along inthe pouring rain to clean up flytippingin the layby on the A85 just north ofLix Toll. From the nature of thediscarded items it was clear thatadults were responsible for this messbut the Killin Youths took it uponthemselves to do something good forthe community and the environmentand tidy the area.Willie Stitt donated six large (ton)builder bags and safety gloves for theclean up and every bag was filled tothe brim with rubbish including sixlarge televisions, over twenty fivetyres, a stamp machine and a toilet!Lix Toll are going to lift the large bagsfrom the lay-by and place themstraight onto a council truck to haveit removed.This operation showed a greatamount of community spirit to cleanup a beautiful area, which somepeople had decided to destroy.Special thanks to the Youth Group fortaking on this responsibility, to theCommunity Council for supplying uswith juice and chocolate to keep ourenergy up and to Gareth Kett. Andthanks again to Willie Stitt and LixToll for all your help.

PC Iona Frickleton

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A field of 129 runners contested theinaugural Killin 10K in fantasticconditions on Saturday 27th August.The event started promptly at 12pmand wound its way through thevillage, around the Glen Lochay loopbefore finishing in Breadalbane Park.Many thanks to the event sponsorsSarah Heward and Alan McColmfrom the Real Food Café in Tyndrum,as well as John Morris, IonaFrickleton and the numerous localbusinesses who sponsored thevarious prizes, trophies andgave donations. Furthermore theday would not have been such asuccess without the many local

volunteer marshals and the KillinMRT who provided medical coverand radio comms throughout theevent.The race was won by StephenRawlinson (38m40s) who was alsofastest local male, Dan Watson was2nd (39m21s) and Under 18 winnerChris Ryan was 3rd (40m30s). Thewoman’s race was won by SamAyers (42m32s), Jane Dunlop was2nd (45m37s) and LouisaMcGrandles 3rd (47m35s). Fastestlocal female was Iona Frickleton(50m02s) and 1st Under 18 femalewas Hazel Donaldson (56m21s).Frazer Macfarlane raised and

donated a total of £500 and severalother people all raised over £100 - ahuge thank you to them and to allthose who raised sponsorshipmoney.

So far over £2000 has been raisedfor the 4 charities the eventsupported as well as money beinggenerated by local businesses whohad a stall at the event expo.Cheques will be presented to thecharities in the coming weeks. Finally I would like to say manycongratulations to all those whoparticipated in the event - whether itwas your first or fiftieth 10k I hopeyou enjoyed the day! It wasfantastic to see so many people

taking part and lots of local peopleand families out on the route tosupport the race. I have had a lot ofpositive feedback from the runnersand all mentioned how wonderfulthe atmosphere was and howfriendly, supportive and welcomingthe spectators were. Thank you.Here’s to next year!

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Champion of Champion - ColinKennedy Trophy - Messrs McLarty,GlentarkenSheepBlackface Sheep SectionChampion – Bowser Trophy – MessrsMcLarty, GlentarkenReserve Champion - Stroyan Trophy -Mr N. Dunphy, RoromoreFemale Group of 3 - R Young Trophy -Messrs McLarty, GlentarkenBest Wooled Sheep - Ramsay Trophy -Mr Reilly, TullochmhorPair of Ewe Lambs - Mid Lix Trophy -Messrs McLarty, GlentarkenBest Ram - Inverlochlarig Cup - MessrsMcLarty, GlentarkenBest Female BF Breed – ImmeroinTrophy - Messrs McLarty, GlentarkenBred by ExhibitorBest Ram Lamb – Tullochcan Cup - MrN. Dunphy, RoromoreBest pair Wedder Lambs - Ben Lawers Cup – Mr R. Lewis, AuchreochPair Ram Lambs - Mr N. Dunphy,RoromorePair Gimmers - Glenbeich Cup - Messrs McLarty, GlentarkenMale Group of 3 - Gilbert CampbellTrophy - Mr N. Dunphy, RoromoreBest lamb - Messrs McLarty, GlentarkenBest Sheep (opp sex to Champion) -Messrs McLarty, GlentarkenExhibitor with most points - Messrs McLarty, GlentarkenStockman showing best animal –Bayer Shield – A. McKenzieShepherds Class - Derek BarkerBest natural Ewe - Braes of ArdeonaigCup – Mr K. Taylor, DallSheep other than BlackfaceChampion Cross Sheep - Bovain Cup –P. McDiarmid & Co., ShenlarichReserve Champion Cross Sheep - Mr N. Aitchison, BovainBest Pair Prime Lambs - Mr R. Lewis,AuchreochPair Lambs out of a BF Ewe - P. McDiarmid & Co., ShenlarichPair Lambs out of a cross ewe - P.McDiarmid & Co., ShenlarichWool SectionChampion - Mr R. Webster, MeggernieReserve Champion - Mr R. Webster,MeggernieBlackface - Mattress - Mr R. Webster, MeggernieBlackface - Fine - Mr N. Aitchison, Bovain

Cattle SectionCommercialChampion - LSM Rosebowl - McDiarmid,Ben LawersReserve Champion - Bank of ScotlandCup - McDiarmid, Ben LawersBest Calf native bull - N. & E. Campbell, SuccothBest Calf by limousin bull -McDiarmid, Ben LawersBest Calf any other breed - N. & E. Campbell, SuccothBest Young Calf - Duncan ClarkRosebowl - McDiarmid, Ben LawersCow with calf - Inchbuie Cup -McDiarmid, Ben LawersStockman showing best calf - Hamish McDiarmidHighest Points - McDiarmid, Ben Lawers

Sheep and Cattle ResultsShepherds Class1. Derek Barker2. Allan McKenzie3. Fulton RonaldNatural shown ewe and lamb1. Dall2. Tullochan3. BovainRam 3 yrs and over1. Glentarken2. Braes of Ardeonaig3. BovainRam 2 yrs old1. Glentarken2. Roromore3. RoromoreRam Shearling1. Glentarken2. Roromore3. GlenampleEwe 3 yrs and upwards1. Glentarken2. Dall3. KeilatorEwe 2 yrs1. Glentarken2. Glentarken3. ShenlarichGimmer1. Meggernie2. Glentarken3. GlentarkenRam Lamb1. Roromore2. Dall3. ShenlarichEwe Lamb1. Glentarken2. Roromore3. ShenlarichPair Wedder lambs1. Auchreoch2. Dall3. TullochcanSheep Other thanBlackfacePair cross lambs out ofblackface ewe1. Shenlarich2. Shenlarich3. BovainPair of Cross lambs outof a Cross ewe1. Shenlarich2. Succoth3. TullochmhorEwe1. Shenlarich2. Shenlarich3. TullochcanGimmer1. Bovain2. Shenlarich3. BovainEwe Lamb1. Bovain2. Shenlarich3. ShenlarichMule Ewe lamb1. Tullochmhor2. Morenish3. MorenishTup1. P McDiarmid & Co, Shenlarich2. P McDiarmid & Co, Shenlarich3. N Aitchison,

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Killin Show Results 2011Lamb shown by young handler under 11 years1. Anna McDiarmid2. Logan & Thomas Reilly3. Duncan McDiarmidLamb shown by young handler 11 – 18 years1. Lewis McKenzie2. Lauren McKenzieHorticultural and Home CraftsHandicraft Cup – Jinny DowlingPhotography Cup –Mayumi PatersonHomecraft Cup – Ann WatsonBaking Cup – Elizabeth WoodsProduce Cup – Margaret OgilvieVegetable Cup – Sue ManningFlower Cup – Bunty MacGregorFloral Art Cup – Cathie ReidGirls Cup – Bea Warwick & Seonag HayBoys Cup – Luke HibbertWRI Salver – Killin WRI

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Friday 7th October “Wildcats and Pine Martens" Dave Anderson, Forestry CommissionRanger, Cowal & Trossachs Friday 4th November“A House with a Past” Dr. Bruce Durie University of Strathclyde Broadcaster, genealogist writer & novelist Friday 2nd December 2011 “Shining Lights - Scotland'sLighthouses" Dr. Alison Morrison-Low Principal Curator, Historic ScientificInstruments & Photography,National Museums Scotland Friday 3rd February 2012 7. 00 pm Annual General Meeting 7. 30 pm “Cornwall to Tomnadashanand back: a miner's tale.” Gillean Ford Join us for a glass of wine and anibble. Friday 2nd March 2012 “Dalgirdy: a Highland baile” Gordon Waddell Friday 13th April 2012 “A History of Stirling in 100 objects” Dr. Elspeth King Director Stirling Smith Art Gallery &Museum, Writer and historianAll talks at 7.30p.m. unless statedotherwise.

Killin Heritage Society Programme

Friday 28 October, 7.30pmPostcard Auction at the old BirksCinema, Aberfeldy. Donated A5size artworks by professionalsand amateurs up for saleanonymously in aid of theFriends of the Birks Cinemacharity. Bring along your wallet andcheque book and help get thecinema rebuilt.

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We are looking for donations. If anyone has any old toys they nolonger require, we would appreciatethem. For new parents Killin Toddlers isheld every 1st and 3rd Thursday ofthe month in the Church Hall a £1per adult, please come and join us.Snacks are now being provided forthe kids.

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Killin Toddlers Group

Friday 28th October:SCC Crafts for Christmas/Braehead/

Glasgow

Friday 11th or Saturday 12thNovember: Livingston

Saturday 10th December: Braehead

Monday 10th January: Stirling

Friday 10th February: Perth

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Gents Open 6th AugustScratch: The Davies Trophy1 Allan Scougal (Culcrieff) 692 Kevin Michie (Glencruitten) 703 Joe MacIntyre (Crieff) 70Handicap: The Melia Quaich1 Jim Ronald (Killin) 602 Colin Bashford (Culcrieff) 623 Paul Melia (Killin) 62The Wee Claret Jug: (Best LocalOverall): Jim Ronald 60Longest DriveCategory 1 (9th & 18th):Darek Kuneck (Callander)(Sponsored by The Wee Bake Shop)Category 2 (7th & 16th):Steve Miller (Culcrieff)(Sponsored by Arthur Crammon –bottle of Malt)Nearest the PinCategory 1 (5th & 15th): voidCategory 2 (8th & 17th):Lawrence Begg (Tillicoultry)(Sponsored by Invertay House –Bruce’s bottle)All in 3 (9th & 18th):Allan Scougal (Culcrieff)(Sponsored by The Real Food Café –Meal Voucher)Magic 2's Ian Hay (Granton on Spey)Jim Ronald (Killin) x2Andy Cousins (Killin) x2Barry Cousins (Shawpark)Bruce Ford (Killin)George Aitchison (Culcrieff)Davy Bremner (Culcrieff)John MacCallum (Glencruitten)John Jones (Glencruitten)Kevin Machie (Glencruitten)Martin Tait (Glencruitten)CSS: 65

Killin Golf Club

ResultsOverall Scratch: Margaret McRae(Pitlochry) 44Overall Handicap : Janet Buchanan(Dalmally) 36Silver Division:1. Janet Buchanan (Dalmally) 362. Maureen Taggart (Old Ranfurly) 373. Merope Dunlop (Old Ranfurly) 37Bronze Division:1. Moira Hogg (Old Ranfurly) 382. Christine Soutar (Blairgowrie) 393. Sheena Davies (Crieff) 39Longest Drive - Silver :Janet Buchanan (Dalmally)Longest Drive - Bronze : Jo Miller(Taymouth)Nearest the Pin : Mary Cullens(Strathtay) 9ft 8”Magic 2's: Margaret McRae(Pitlochry)

Sheena Johnston, Sheena Davies, Sheena Storie and Sheena Chisholm

Senior Ladies Open 21st SeptemberThe Annual Prize Giving has

been moved to Friday 21st October.

Please contact the clubhousefor more details 01567 820312

Senior Gents Open7th September

Category 1 (0-14)1 Bruce Ford (Killin) 612 B Lawson (Crieff) 663 Donald Sutherland (Linlithgow) 67Category 2 (15-28)1 A Sheriffs (Blair Atholl) 70 BIH2 Ken Roberts (Callander) 703 Bobby Johnston (Dalmally) 72Nearest the pin 15-28:Peter Stallard (Killin)Nearest the pin 0 - 14:Donald Sutherland (Linlithgow)Nearest the pin in 2:Bobby Johnston (Dalmally)Handicap winner (Kiltyrie Trophy)Bruce Ford (Killin) 61Mactaggart Trophy (Best Localh/cap 15-28): W Archibald (Killin) 73Lix Toll Trophy (Best Local h/cap 1-14):Bruce Ford (Killin) 61Magic 2'sD Sutherland (Linlithgow) x2A Sheriffs (Blair Atholl)J Christie (Helensburgh)CS67

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Sainsburys Active Kids Vouchers McLaren High took delivery of alarge package from Sainsburys thisweek! It included among otherthings, table tennis bats, balls forPE, pizza trays, food storage boxesand vegetable peelers for HE. Theseitems were obtained as part of theActive Kids Voucher scheme and wewould like to thank everyone whohanded in vouchers to the school fortheir help in achieving this. Many ofour pupils will now benefit from yourgenerosity.

Senior Awards Ceremony On Thursday 8 September McLarenHigh School held its annual SeniorAwards Ceremony. StephenMcIlvenny piped the platform partyinto the hall. Two hundred andthirty senior pupils had theiracademic, sporting and communityachievements recognised. Altosaxophonist Daniel Speirs drew theevent to a close. Rachel Speirs(solo voice) and Harry Milligan(trombone) captivated the audiencewith their musical interludes.

Henrietta Bowie from Gartmore wonthe prestigious Dux award.

The outgoing Head Boy and HeadGirl’s speeches were particularlymoving as they spoke of all thegood times, the friends they have

made and the happy memories thathave shaped them over their 6 yearsat McLaren.Douglas Connell of Turcan Connell, aleading Edinburgh firm of solicitorsand asset managers, gave thekeynote address: “The more youpractice the luckier you get”.The whole McLaren community isvery ‘lucky’ to have such talentedand dedicated young people in theirmidst!

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Top Team forsession 2011/12

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Outgoing Head Boy and Head Girl Callum MacDougal and Jessie Menzies

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War was horrific. Over houses bombs dropped.Red sky from fumes.Lives lost.Devastated families.Why, why, did the war start?Air raid shelters built.Rationing food, starving people.The Blitz destroyed many homes.Writing letters to loved ones.Over six years of battle. Joshua Douglas

Class 2 have been learning to use adjectives to writedescriptively. Here are parts of Becca’s and Lydia’sdescriptions.

When war started in 1939, there was a lot of devastation,Over the days at the start of the war the brave soldiers risked their lives

for their countries,Radios announced that war was declared,Lives were lost, houses were lost and cities were destroyed,Determined to take over other countries Adolf Hitler lead the Nazi party to

war,Winston Churchill became Prime Minister of Great Britain in 1940.All the children in big cities were evacuated and taken to the countryside.Russia, France and Great Britain were allies.The War went on until the year 1945.“War, war, what is it good for?”“Of course we’ll win, we’ll win for sure!” Annie MacNaughton

In P5/6/7, we made our own World War Two acrostic poems using our own knowledge of how the war started. Wemade our acrostic poems by writing all the letters of the word down the side. Then we wrote a sentence about howWorld War Two started beginning each letter. Here are some of our finished poems.

Jack Robinson & Amy Forster

Woeful memories still fill the hearts of people of that awful day,On the 3rd of September 1939,Rough lives for soldiers when they fought for their countries,Leaving families behind meant broken hearts and floods of tears,Death of loved ones was a constant worry to all,Women from the city let their husbands go to war,Agony as they sent children away to the safety of the countryside,Ruthless Nazis destroyed everything they could on Adolf Hitler’s commands,Terrible Hitler struck fear into innocent hearts,War left many broken hearted,Only these were the days when the war had just started. There were six

more years of tears to come. Hazel Lafferty

Fun in Term 1!Class 2 have been learning about theAncient Egyptians! We have reallyenjoyed finding out about thisinteresting and (sometimes) yuckyculture. We have stepped back in timeto create our own timeline, drawn ourown Egyptian houses and madecollages of Egyptian Gods. When learning about mummies andtombs we turned Sam into our veryown mummy! It was gruesome butfun. Our next plan is to turn part ofour classroom into the tomb ofTutankhamun. We can’t wait to findout more about the AncientEgyptians!

My name is Lydia and I am 7 years old. I am a pupil atKillin Primary School. I live with my Mom, Dad and mylittle sisters, I also live with my naughty dog Blue, he isseven and a half months old.I have gold-brown hair. My eyes are blue like thesparkling ocean and I am wearing a black ra-ra dress andbeautiful shoes. I am very healthy, I eat lots of fruit especially bananasand kiwis too. I like to roller skate and skate board. I likewalking my dog, it is very fun. I am very kind to myfriends and family because they’re nice to me. I have adog which is clever like me.

My name is Becca and I am 7 years old. I live with myMum, Dad and my younger brother. We all love playingoutside and having barbeques because they are lots offun. I have long hair. I have blue eyes, they are really bluelike the ocean. My hair is all brown like coconuts. I havea rainbow hairband, my top is black. I used to havecurly hair but now my hair is as straight as paper. I amusually really happy.

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We are looking forward to a busyautumn term at nursery and all thechildren have settled well after theirsummer break.We are currently developing ourgarden in Crianlarich and would liketo thank all the parents, friends,staff and families who gave up theirSunday to come along and help us,this was very much appreciated. If

anyone is willing to help in any wayplease let us know.Thanks to the Parents Group whohelped to organise a stall at theKillin Show and provided thechildren with lots of fun activities.Well done to the children who won2nd prize in the parade! Howeverour entries in the vegetable sectiondidn’t fare so well, better luck nexttime.

Killin nursery will soon be doing a“Big Toddle” for Barnados andCrianlarich will be having a “WellyWaddle” for Cot Death Trust. Lookout for the children out and aboutshaking their bucket for these goodcauses.

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I would like to say a big thank youto all who sponsored me for my bighaircut in June. As well as donating12 inches of hair to the “The LittlePrincess Trust”, who provide realhair wigs for children aged two toeighteen years who have lost theirhair through cancer or other illness.I was able to raise £400 insponsorship. This money goestowards the making and provision ofthe wigs allowing the trust toprovide them for children free ofcharge. So thank you very much.

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National ParkWeek Commencing 18 JulyProposal: Development of an underground mine to extractgold and silver with associated service and productionbuilding, plant, storage area, Tailings Management Facility(TMF), recirculation pond and gauging station, diversion ofburn, access roads, bridge and car parking. Further revisionof proposals Ref 90/01102/DET/S and Ref 2010/0017/MILocation: Minerals, Cononish Road, TyndrumApplicant: Mr Chris SangsterApplication Type: Minerals Planning PermissionWeek Commencing 01 AugustProposal: Erection of Boarding Kennels (retrospective)Location: Leskine Farm Crianlarich KillinApplicant: Mr James BoothApplication Type: Detailed Planning PermissionDecision: RefuseWeek Commencing 22 AugustProposal: Installation of replacement verge drainageLocation: Bridge Over River Dochart Auchlyne Road KillinApplicant: Mr Russell Fulton, Roads Repair DepartmentStirling CouncilApplication Type: Listed Building ConsentDecision: ApproveWeek Commencing 22 AugustProposal: Installation of replacement windowsLocation: Auchlyne House Auchlyne Road KillinApplicant: Mrs Emma PatersonApplication Type: Listed Building ConsentDecision: Refused by Scottish Government 22 August 2011Week Week Commencing 29 AugustProposal: Change of use and alterations to the formerbutchers shop to an administrative officeLocation: Silver Cottage, Main Street, KillinApplicant: Mr Alan SkeltonApplication Type: Detailed Planning Permission

Proposal: Installation of 3 rooflightsLocation: Alma Cottage, 1 Clifton Road, Tyndrum

Applicant: Mr Scott CareyApplication Type: Householder Planning PermissionDecision: Neighbour NotificationWeek Commencing 05 SeptemberProposal: Re-roofing works including replacementflashingsLocation: Breadalbane House Main Street KillinApplicant: Mr & Mrs Van DoornApplication Type: Detailed Planning PermissionDecision: Neighbour Notification

Proposal: Erection of 2 holiday accommodation chaletsLocation: Auchtertyre House Tyndrum CrianlarichApplicant: Ms Lisa BurtonApplication Type: Planning Permission in PrincipleDecision: Neighbour Notification

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ObituGraham and Margaret Wilson

Graham 19.9.1924‐10.5.2011

Graham lived in Killin for most of hislife, going to McLaren High School inCallander. During World War 2 hewas in the Royal Navy as an Aztecoperator, detecting enemysubmarines on the Atlantic convoysprotecting merchant ships taking aidand munitions to Russia. Sograteful were the RussianGovernment that he receivedmedals from Russia in recognitionfor his service.He worked alongside his parents inthe local family woollen trade andwas a JP and sat on manycommittees in the village. He wasalso a keen sportsman, taking greatpleasure in salmon fishing, curling,and golfing and he followed FalkirkF.C, going to watch every homegame.

Margaret 16.10.1925-20.4.11

Margaret came to Killin fromGlasgow after being evacuatedduring the war. She did NationalService in the Army before returningto Killin to marry Graham and workalongside him in the family

business. They had two sons andfour granddaughters. In heryounger years, she was a GuideLeader and organiser of the churchflowers - flowers were a greatpassion of hers till the end. Sheenjoyed shopping trips to Falkirkwhile Graham went to the football. Graham and Margaret had manyfriends in Killin and made manyfurther afield through the shop andthey enjoyed keeping up with them.

Gavin Wilson

Joseph Wood 10.2.1936–27.5.2011

Joey was a familiar face during thesummer months in Killin. He wasborn and brought up in Portessie,Buckie, on the shores of the MorayFirth. His father, James, was a localskipper and the sea kept callingJoey back throughout his variedworking life.On leaving school, he served hisapprenticeship as a plasterer (5years in those days) with a localbuilding firm, Packman and Sons.We married in June 1959 and ourfirst visit to Killin was in 1965 whenwe stayed at Maragowan campsite.Although Joey couldn’t read music,

he could play anything with akeyboard - piano, accordion, even achurch organ and it was because hewas playing an accordion at theKillin Hotel during that holiday thatwe met a couple who were tobecome lifelong friends, Hilda andHarry Gittins from Shrewsbury. Oursecond visit to Killin was in 1970,camping again with Hilda and Harryand this time with our two children,Jennifer and Michael. We stayed atCruachan which, at that time, wasrun by Jim and Jess Campbell, whomade everyone feel at home. Fromthen onwards, Cruachan and thearea became such a special place inour lives. Every opportunity we got,

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Professor John Vallance-OwenEmeritus professor of medicine,Chinese University of Hong Kong,Shatin (b 1920; qualified Cambridge1946; MD, FRCP) died on 23 July2011.John Vallance-Owen (“John V-O”)was educated at Epsom Collegewhere he won a scholarship to StJohn’s College, Cambridge. Afurther scholarship took him to theLondon Hospital, where he stayed

on after qualifying, and worked withSir Horace Evans. After a period ofresearch into diabetes atHammersmith Hospital and aRockefeller Fellowship in America, hebecame a consultant physician andacademic at Newcastle in 1958, andthen professor of medicine in Belfastin 1966. In 1976 he (along with hisbrother in law Douglas Thornton)purchased Cuildochart and was afrequent visitor to Killin until acouple of years ago when his healthdeteriorated to point where he wasunable to travel from his home inCambridge. In 1983 he wasrecruited as foundation professor ofmedicine and associate dean at thenew Chinese University of HongKong. Retiring in 1988, hecontinued private practice in Londoninto his eighties. In spite of a birthinjury to his right arm, he excelledat tennis and rowing as a youngman and later took up golf (he wasa member of Killin Golf Club formany years) and he also played theFrench horn. He leaves a wifeRenée, two sons and two daughters,and 11 grandchildren.

Colin Vallance-Owen

we’d head off to Killin for a holidayor weekend, whenever there was acaravan available. Eventually, wehad our own residential caravan atCruachan and Joey loved it. Therewas nothing more enjoyable to himthan to meet up with local folk for agood natter and, if an accordion wasavailable, he had the makings of agood night – and there were many!In recent years, Joey struggled withpoor health but kept on going, nevergiving in. When Maureen asked if Iwould like to help at Cruachanduring the summer season, we weredelighted and spent the last fewsummers enjoying the company ofthe regulars and welcoming newvisitors to Cruachan. Joey wasoften seen parked outside the Coop,Lix Toll or the dump on a Saturdaymorning (pipe in hand) speaking toanyone who would stop by for achat. He was a real character wholoved life, people and music andalways had a funny story to tell.He’s fair missed by us a’.I would like to take this opportunityto thank Drs de Laat and Syme fortheir understanding and care to Joeyduring our summers at Killin andwish Dr de Laat many happy yearsenjoying her garden.

Nancy Wood

John Vallance-Owen1920-2011

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LettersSympathyRon and Sue Wallace wish to express their condolences to David, Neil,Emma, the Bowser family and all the many friends of Judy Bowser on herpassing. It is our hope that the enduring memories of Judy’s strength ofcharacter and the joy she brought to all of us will assuage some of the painof her passing.

Visiting Killin“I love getting into scrapes, for they are the only things that are neverserious.” (Oscar Wilde) This is so - because intricate problems or hardshipscan be occasionally turned to one’s favour.It just so happened to be the case when we, a Dutch family, were assaultedby regiments of midges on the Isle of Skye. Since nobody except the localpopulation could stand them, we were obliged to leave the camping site.Subsequently we vowed that, wherever there might be midges, sleeping intents would never again be attempted. The following days were thus spentin B&B’s, but, as we intended to remain at one place for a week, we wereadvised to go to Pitlochry. However, on our way we passed a picturesque little village called Killin. Wecan’t recall exactly what charmed us into staying. It could have been themagnificent river or perhaps it was grandeur of the Ben Lawers. Most likelythough, it was the friendly, light-hearted atmosphere that the villageradiated. It was very fortunate therefore, that the staff from the touristoffice were able to find us a lovely cottage (Gracedieu) where we enjoyedthe remainder of the week. In that week, Killin’s kindness was ascertainedduring Clanscape. This event demonstrated that the village has asustainable mindset and is truly tourist friendly at heart. Nevertheless,progress is inevitable and it has come to our attention that the TouristInformation Centre is to be taken over. We would deeply regret thedisappearance of the staff for, without them, we and many other peoplewould have passed Killin without having paid it a visit and that would havebeen very unfortunate indeed.

Dylan van Gervan

I once read that almost everyculture in the world has a folk-taleabout “three magic wishes”. Most ofthe stories feature a genie or someother mythical creature who grantsthe requests of a patron. Many ofthese tales end in tragedy.Among the most poignant of thesestories is the tale of a stockbrokerwho met a genie on the way to hisoffice. When offered a wish, theman asked for and received a copyof his local newspaper dated oneyear into the future. He quicklyturned to the financial page, hopingto “make a killing” in the stockmarket. However, he found morethan he bargained for. On theopposite page of the paper he sawhis own photograph in an obituarydescribing how he was killed in anautomobile accident the previousday.Life is short and very uncertain. Wecannot know what the future holds.We can only ask God to turn usaway from trivial pursuits and directour hearts to follow Him. We prayas Moses did in Psalm 90, “Teach usto number our days, that we maygain a heart of wisdom”.

Ladd Fagerson

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Lachlan Thomas Taylor, born on 23rd April 2011 toCameron & Elaine Taylor of Portnellan

Matthew Morris born 4th October 2010 to Michelle Butcher and RichardMorris from Dunipace. First grandchild to John and Jennifer Morris,

who are chuffed to bits!

Celebrations

Siobhan was recently invited by the Tolbooth Arts Centre in Stirling to hold a concert showcasing her music to date,inviting some good friends to accompany her.Since graduating from Strathclyde University with a BA in Applied Music, Siobhan has been fortunate enough to beinvolved with arranging a pilot ceiliidh trail through Fèis Fhoirt in Central Scotland. This has involved bringing agroup of youngsters with various musical skills together to practise and perform at numerous venues throughoutcentral Scotland. So it seemed appropriate to feature these talented youngsters. The first half of the concertincluded music from clarsach, accordion as well as lovely Gaelic singing.In the second part of the concert Siobhan invited fellow music students Jen Austin on Keyboard and Alan on doublebass to join her. A varied programme followed including some well known fiddle tunes as well as pieces written bySiobhan. This delighted the audience who ranged from family and school and university pals to some familiar Killinfaces and even some from as far as Bridge of Orchy.Siobhan was grateful to all who came and also to the Tolbooth for giving her this great opportuinty.

Having been a spectator at the Worldround in 2010 Andrew decided he wouldlike a chance to give it a try and wasfortunate to secure an entry at this year’sWorld Trial Championship at Fort William. Being the only Scots competitor on homesoil was a daunting task. The sectionswere challanging and more difficult thananything he had ever done. Riding besideworld famous riders like Bou, Raga and theprevious winner, Fujinami, was an honour.However he gave it his best shot andcompleted the trial coming 13th overall inthe youth class and gaining championshippoints. Next year Andrew would like to take partin the British championship, which involvesnine rounds all round Britain, and again inthe World Round at Fort William.

Siobhan Anderson and Friends

First Attempt at World TrialChampionship

Garden with Most Year-Round Interest1st Mrs M. MacNee, Burnbank, Main Street2nd Mr & Mrs Huntley, Rowanbank, Dochart Road3rd Mr & Mrs Bergin, Tara, Manse Road Commended Mr & Mrs Sword, 1 Pier Road

Commercial SectionAccommodation Provider1st Killin Hotel2nd Falls of Dochart Retirement Home3rd Invertay HouseCommended: Coach House HotelRestaurant & Retail1st Shutters Restaurant2nd Killin Antiques & Gallery3rd The Capercaillie Commended: Killin KutzDomestic SectionHanging Baskets1st Mrs E.A. Campbell, Machany, Main Street2nd Mr & Mrs Robertson, 8 Gray Street3rd Miss Sheena MacColl, Dreadnought Place, Main Street Commended Mrs R. MacDonald, 12 BallechroiskTubs/Containers1st Mr & Mrs Smith, Muillean Sabh, Main Street2nd Mr & Mrs Elston , 4b Ballechroisk3rd Mr & Mrs Graham, 3 Stewart RoadCommended Mrs Jessie MacLeod, 9 Fingal RoadWindow Boxes1st Mr & Mrs Hunter, 6 Dochart Road2nd Mr & Mrs Mudd, Falls of Dochart Cottage, Gray Street3rd Mrs M. MacNee, Burnbank, Main StreetCommended Mr & Mrs Twigg, Craigdarroch, Main Street Overall Display in Containers1st Mr & Mrs Hunter, 6 Dochart Road2nd Mrs F.E. McKinnon, Kilmallie, Manse Road3rd Mr & Mrs MacGregor, Tigh Breagna, Craignavie RoadCommended Mrs Guild & John, 5 Monemore

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Staff at Scottish andSouthern Energy HydroGeneration Divisionhave been awardedmoney for a localcharity as part of thecompany’s “SafetyAward for “Excellence”scheme to rewardteams who have anoutstanding safetyrecord. Everyonefrom Hydro Generationwas thrilled to get thissafety award and feelproud to be able todonate £1250 to theKillin Care Trust.

Roger TwiggSouthern Hydro

Manager

Local members of the communitywho walk the Glen Lochay loop askedme if it would be possible to have abench placed at the junction of theBoreland road and the lower GlenLochay road so they could rest at thehalf way point. The local Hydro Staff decided to usetheir “Community Service VolunteerDay” to make and install a benchabove Lochay Power Station. Thishas been constructed from totallyrecycled material - the metal was oldtunnel arch supports and the woodcame from the old windows whichwere removed from Cashlie PowerStation in Glen Lyon. The name on the bench “BrendanConnolly” is in memory of a friendand colleague who was killed in aroad accident on his way home fromwork at Perth Control Room in March2011. Roger Twigg The Killin Care Trust are very grateful

to the Hydro Board for this donationand others over the years. Themoney will be used to buy a StandAid to assist residents at the Falls ofDochart Retirement Home out oftheir chairs or onto a wheelchairwithout injury to either the residentor the carer.Roger retired from the Hydro Boardon 16th September after 42 yearsand we would like to wish him a goodand well deserved retirement.

Jim Cushley

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Tel: 01567-830-205

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The Committee ispleased to announcethat the annual DinnerDance will be held on Saturday 12th

November (6:30pm) McLaren Hall,Killin.Music by the Fergie MacDonaldCeilidh Band and a similar format toprevious years - i.e. a formal dressdinner, followed by a ceilidh dancerunning roughly to the followingtimescale:- 6:30pm - 7:00pm Pre-dinner welcome7:00pm - 9:15pm Formal dinner9:15pm - 9:30pm Presentation ofKBAC competition trophies9:30pm - 01:00am Ceilidh danceFull Dinner & Dance - £25Dance Only - £7.5 0 (£10.00 ifpurchased on the night).All are welcome, whether or notthey are club members. This eventhas proved extremely popular inpast years so, to ensure that youget a seat, early booking of ticketsis definitely recommended! Forfurther information or to reservetickets contact:

Gerry McCarrongmccarron@tiscali.co.uk

01567 820833

Killin and District Sports Club

100 Club

Congratulations to the recentLucky Winners of the £100prize June : Fiona Henderson July : Liz Brown August: Sheena Chisholm September : Jim Ferguson Draws are usually held on thefirst Friday of each month

We currently have a fewnumbers spare. If you wouldlike to buy one of thesenumbers the cost is £25 perannum - please contact JulieRhys. There is a draw eachmonth for £100 - You could bethe next winner.

Coffee MorningThank you to everyone whosupported the coffee morning held inthe McLaren Hall at the beginning ofAugust. Between the raffle, thehome baking stall, the deliveryround and the entrance fee, afabulous sum of £428 was raised.As always, this will be used for theKillin Primary School ChristmasParty.Killin ShowThis year’s theme for the WRIcompetition at the Killin Show wasValentine’s Day. The judgecommented on the very highstandard of the entries and theladies from Killin WRI were fortunateto win by a narrow margin.Congratulations to MargaretGalloway, Ellen Stewart and JennyHuntley.Upcoming Meetings7.30 Wednesday, 26th October:Killin WRI will be hosting theBreadalbane WRI Group meeting.Tayside Police Force Wildlife andEnvironmental Officer, Alan Stewart,will be speaking about the workdone to help ensure the protectionof wildlife throughout the region. 7.30pm on Thursday, 3rd November: We will hear fromMay Nicholson of The Preshal Trust. The people at Preshal (gaelic for“precious”) help those sufferingsocial exclusion due to alcoholism,poverty, drug addiction, low literacyand numeracy levels, depressionand low self-esteem in the Linthousearea of Glasgow. Details of theexcellent work carried out by thischarity can be found athttp://preshaltrust.org.uk/. We look forward to welcomingmembers from Ardeonaig, Dull andFearnan to this meeting. 7.30pm on Thursday, 1st December : A cookerydemonstration by Matt Duncan fromLochearnhead. Matt will show us

how to create a selection ofscrumptious starters. As anaccomplished member of theCallander Amateur Operatic Society,he may even be persuaded toperform a song or two if the moodtakes him. Whist Drive7.30 Saturday, 5th November: Ourannual whist drive will take placeand we will also be holding a raffle,serving tea, coffee, sandwiches andlots of delicious home baking.Highly sought after prizes will beawarded to those with the highestand lowest scores (there is alwayskeen competition for the leek!). Allwelcome.

Angela RamsaySecretary, Killin WRI

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ERIC McALLISTERCARPET FITTER

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Mob: 07971 677291SPECIALIST ON ALLFLOOR COVERINGS

SAMPLES DELIVERED TOYOUR HOMESupplier of

Carpets & Vinyls

MAUREEN H. GAULD&

The Killin GalleryWide Range of

Antiques, Fine Art & Curios

on Display

Craiglea, Main Street, KillinTel: (01567) 820 475 - Shop

820605 - House

Killin’s first weekend Festival ofComedy was a great success withlocal hotels and guest housespacked with drama participants andtheir enthusiastic supporters. Eventhe inclement weather didn’t deterour intrepid dramateurs whocrowded into the local coffee shopswhilst the rain poured down beforeventuring further afield to exploreneighbouring Tyndrum, Kenmoreand Aberfeldy.Each evening a warm welcomeawaited in Killin’s McLaren Hall

attractively transformed into anightclub setting with performancesinterchanging between the mainstage and a specially constructedcabaret area.Leitheatre stalwarts Don Arnott andPhyllis Ross staged Lauri Wylie’shilarious sketch ‘Dinner forOne’,made famous by comedianFreddie Frinton as James the Butlerattempting to serve his mistressMiss Sophie plus a group ofimaginary guests at a dinner partyand becoming more inebriated in theprocess. This proved a greatcurtain-raiser for the event.

Kirkcaldy Amateur DramaticSociety followed with PaulBeard’s comedy thriller ‘Cliff’sEdge’ in which a group ofindividuals with suicidalintent gather on the brink ofa precipice and there werestrong performances in EuanM. Howell’s production.The final spot in the Fridayprogramme was admirablyfilled by Falkirk’s TrystTheatre providing everyonewith another opportunity toenjoy their Swindon-boundproduction of Yasmina Reza’s ‘Art’Act One. The cast were in sparklingform as the three friends whoserelationship becomes strainedfollowing the purchase of a hugelyexpensive modern painting.Next evening our genial Master ofCeremonies, Gordon Hibbert,once again guided hisaudience through the variedprogramme of humorousofferings. Linlithgow Playerspresented ‘On the Outside’ byLeonard Morley directed byJohn McNeil in which Denzil,after spending anuncomfortable night on a parkbench, wakes up to beconfronted by Miss Havisham-lookalike Kate.he filling in the Saturday nightsandwich was provided byveteran group The Mercators fromEdinburgh, giving us a flavour oftheir Festival Fringe offering ‘AboutGilbert’. Written and compiled byDouglas Currie, the piece traces thelife and writings of famous librettistW.S. Gilbert. The ladies of Kirkcaldy AmateurDramatic Society brought theevening to a laughter-filledconclusion with ‘Bus Stop’ by RaeShirley, which gave full scope to agallery of superb characterperformances.

Each item was interspersed with aselection of short sketchesperformed by members of KillinDrama Club – my personalfavourites being the Alphabet Duoand ‘Cannae Cook, Wilnae Cook’with its host of Scottish placenames.

A tasty supper was provided by ourhosts before everyone departed withsmiles on their faces.Immense thanks to Andrew Murphy,Martin Butler and friends for theirtechnical support and to everyonewho worked hard behind the scenesat Killin.This event was devised as afundraiser for the Association and agenerous cheque was presented toH.Q. Roll on Komedy Festival II.

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Plants for the garden

Gatehouse NurseryNew Stockof Fruit and Ornamental Trees

Spring Flowering BulbsShrubs, and Herbaceous Plants

Gatehouse Nursery is situated 2 miles south of Aberfeldyon the Crieff road ( A826 ) Tel : 01887 820472

We Now Sell and Exchange National Garden Gift Vouchers

Mobile LibraryMobile LibraryTyndrum/Crianlarich

Fortnightly Fridays Oct 14, 28Nov 11, 25

TyndrumStation Road 10.50 – 11.10

Clifton 11.15 – 11.40 Mansefield 11.45 – 12.00

CrianlarichWillow Square 12.05 – 12.35

Police Station & School 1.40 – 2.30

Benmore 2.35 – 2.55 Suie Lodge 3.05 – 3.25

Glen Lochay/Ardeonaig Fortnightly Mondays

Oct 10, 24Nov 7, 21

Glenlochay 10.50 – 12.30 Ardeonaig 2.00 – 2.45

New Convener LindaMcKay urgescommunities andbusinesses to help

shape the National ParkOn August 25, Loch Lomond andThe Trossachs launched the draftNational Park Plan 2012-2017..Communities along with businessesin the National Park from Argyll upto the Trossachs are vital to thesuccess of the National Park. We will continue our focus onconservation, visitor experience andrural development and build on ourpast successes includingtransforming east Loch Lomond froma no go zone into a family friendlyvisitor destination, restoring some ofthe best known buildings inCallander and Killin through ourConservation Area RegenerationScheme, the new bridge at Bracklinn

Falls which has had a marked impacton visitor numbers, a new local planwhich will help guide development inthe Park and a new business forumand toolkit, designed to helpbusinesses across Loch Lomond andThe Trossachs. Moving forward, we need you tocomment on some of the ideas foraction that came out of communityworkshops including managing waterbodies and rivers to reduce pollutionand flooding, improving facilities inthe countryside like toilets and carparks, managing traffic in ruralareas and affordable housing foryoung people. We hope that this draft Planaddresses the practical requirementsneeded to make this National Park atruly special place. Working togetheracross public private and voluntarysectors is paramount in this

Your National Park - Your Saychallenging climate and this Planprovides an opportunity to deliverservices in an innovative andcoordinated way. The draft Park Plan provides ablueprint for a National Park we canall be proud of. For that to happen,we need to know what your hopesfor this Park are. We look forward to seeing yourcomments.

Our meetings this yearwill begin with a

presention on Chocolate which willbe held on 19th October at theAberfeldy Town Hall at 7.30pm. This will be followed in November byour AGM and seed/plant swap onthe 16th, again at the Town Hall,Aberfeldy. Our Christmas Luncheonwill be on 7th December, at TheGreen Park Hotel and this is amembers only event. Hopefully, in between the showers,you have all been harvesting herbsfor the winter season and seeds fornext year’s plants. Do keepremoving flower heads from thoselovely but prolific, easily spreadingvarieties: Sweet Cicely, Verbascum,Marjoram, Feverfew, Lady’s Mantle,Fennel, Borage and some of theThymes, which will take over

valuable space next year unless youare diligent just now. Many of yourherb plants can also be split nowand shared with friends, so keep thisin mind when clearing, tidying andputting your border to rest for nextseason. Just a little care at thistime will protect these wonderfulplants over winter and ensurecontinued success and rewards thisfollowing Spring. Anyone wishing more informationabout joining the Herb Society orfurther programme information forthis season, please phone either

Patty Hope 01567 820408

or Judy Forster01567 820298

Heart of Scotland Herb Society

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colour (7)10 Surfaced to make progress easier (5)11 Arboreal endangered species? (3)12 Vehicle hesitantly helps others (5)13 Employ something to fix suite (3,2)15Toxic waste resulting from overexertion (5)17 Former performance is correct in every detail (5)18 Insect in tube escapes easily (3)19 To choose, I hear, a subject of conversation (5)20 Strange eagle in ancestral tree (7)21 Touch judges electrical cable workers (8)22 To overcome the most excellent (4)

Down1 Harden a thought process to be volatile (13)2 Vapour from cooked meats (5)4 Driver, searcher or besieger, though one never in charge (6)5 Fearful or optimistic anticipations (12)6 Concerning poetry, take a step back (7)

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China (4-2,6)14 Muscle ache connected to climbing aid (7)16 Develop in an organic way? (6)18 Fearless Red Indian warrior (5)

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24/7 cars 9A & B Services 35Aberfeldy Opticians 36Ally Baird Ltd. 21Andrew Anderson & Son 20Andrew Baird 42Back Pain Clinic 6Big Shed 18BL Decorators 22Body Shop 21Breadalbane Bookkeeping 33Bridge End Mill 32Bridge of Lochay Hotel 19Campbell, Jason 29Capercaillie, The 15Catering by Carlotta 10Central Scotland Rape 33Coach House, The 24Crianlarich Store 11Douglas McRobbie Electrical 4Eco Carpet Cleaning 39Ecological Architects 15Fabric Studio 25Fraser, A.C. 22Gatehouse Nursery 41Gauld, Maureen 40Gaulds Funeral Directors 9Glenlyon Joinery 11Gourlay 20Grant and Welsh 22Grant, Charles 29Grants Laundry 6Green Welly Stop 14Hairdressing at Home 29Heart to Heart 25Heartland Vet Services 21Highland Safaris 17

Jasmine Beauty 6John Morris Safety 42Julie Baird Pilates 11Karelia House 38Killin Hotel 13Killin Library 4Killin Outboard Motor Service 21Learn to Sing 30Lix Toll Garage 44Loch Tay Pottery 16MacFarlane Gray 12MacKinnon, Doreen 39Mains of Taymouth 34McAllister, Eric 40McBean, Marieke 7News First 40Old Flax Mill 32Old Smiddy 25PFK Performance 36Portnellan 28Post Office 22Real Food Cafe 31Reid Tree and Garden Services 25Rob Roy Homes 9Rock Salt for Sale 30RTA Plant Hire 33Rural Stirling Housing 10S. Forster Electrical 7Shutters Restaurant 2Stirling Enterprises 16Stitt Bros 17The Studio 12University Questionnaire 30Violin and Piano Lessons 39W. D. Harley Architects 26Window Cleaning 41Your Computer Manager 8

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

Sunday: Closed

Bicycles, Books and CDs, Cans,Cartons, Tetra Pack, CarBatteries, Electricals, Fridgesand Freezers, Garden waste,Gas Bottles, Glass, Motor Oil,Paper, Shoes, Textiles, TVs andMonitors, White Goods.

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What’s On in Killin and DistrictOctober7 Strathfillan Lunch Club 12.30pm (page 12)7 Heritage Society meeting Lesser Hall 7.30pm (page 25)12 Cafe Sci meeting Tyndrum Village Hall 7pm (page 11)15 Tarmachan Hill Race (page 7)19 Herb Society meeting Aberfeldy Hall 7.30pm (page 35)20 Talk about Mt Everest at The Big Shed 7.30pm (page 18)20 Church Guild meeting Community Rooms 7pm21 Ardeonaig & Ardtalnaig CA outing Ten Pin Bowling (tel 829404)22 Green Team meet at the School 10.30am (page 7)26 WRI meeting McLaren Hall 7.30pm (page 39)28 Community Bus Glasgow trip (page 25)28 Harvest Supper and Choir Concert

November4 Heritage meeting Lesser Hall 7.30pm (page 25)5 Bakery Course Big Shed 10am (page 18)5 WRI Whist Drive 7.30pm McLaren Hall9 Killin CC meeting Primary School 7.30pm10 Cafe Sci meeting Tundrum Village Hall 7pm (page 11)11 or 12 Community Bus outing Livingston (page 25)12 Angling Club Dinner Dance (page 39)17 Church Guild meeting Community Rooms 2pm19 Bakery Course Big Shed 10am (page 18)19 Green Team meet at the School 10.30am (page 7) 25 Ardeonaig & Ardtalnaig CA Whist Drive (tel 829404)

Carpet BowlsMondaysLesser Hall7.30pm

BrowniesMondays?Church Hall3.30-5pm

Tai ChiTuesdaysTyndrum Hall9am

Tuesday ClubCommunity Rooms 2pm

Ballroom DancingFridaysLochearnhead Hall7.30pm

Internet/Learning CafeTuesday & FridaysTyndrum Hall11am-4pm

Youth GroupThurdaysCrianlarich Hall6.30-9.30pmstarts 20th Oct

Toddler Group1st & 3rd Thursdays?Church Hall10am

QuiltersWednesdaysCommunityRooms 2pm

Craft Group (Killin)TuesdaysLittlecroft10am

BadmintonMondaysMcLaren Hallfrom 6.30pmTues from 6pm

BadmintonMondaysCrianlarich Hall7.30pmstarts 1st Nov

Youth Group (Killin)TuesdaysSports and Social Club7.30pm

ChoirTuesdays?Church Hall7.30pm

Craft GroupTuesdaysTyndrum Village Hall10.30am-1.30pm

SlimmersTuesdaysCrianlarich Hall7.30pm

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