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Look Who Dropped In.... PDF Print E-mail

Well just looked who dropped in for dinner on the evening of Wednesday 15th July. Abernyte had a rather unexpected visitor who was a little closer than planned.

 

 

Yes, it was a touch close to the power lines! Nearly a case of the old childhood favourite. "What's for dinner, mum?" " Stewed balloons and pickled gas pipes!
 
Volunteer Drivers PDF Print E-mail

Perth & Kinross Community are looking to initiate a community transport scheme in the Carse of Gowrie in response to a number of residents raising this as an issue in the area, particularly for the over 50's. In order for the scheme to work they need to enlist volunteer drivers, who will be given full training and support from PKCTG. Please see the details below:

Feel Good & Make a Difference!


That’s what 650 volunteers already do

in Perth and Kinross!

Providing voluntary transport for those in need, brings many rewards and you could be part of it!

Volunteer drivers and co-ordinators would be welcomed here in this Community!

 

Volunteer drivers………………….

 

Give as much time as they can
 

Use their own car and receive re-imbursement for their fuel
 

Ensure that people in their Community access medical appointments, opportunities and participate in Society.
 

·       Volunteer Drivers really make a difference !

 

Volunteer Coordinators match the passenger with the driver – we can help with administration costs and even provide a computer for your use!

 

Why not become part of this valuable service?

 

To find our more, contact Angela at PKCTG, telephone 01577 866766 email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 
 
Abernyte Summer Solstice Festival PDF Print E-mail

Click here to see the program for our Summer Solstice Festival in Abernyte, where we are raising money for Water for Life, all proceeds go to the charity.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone on the 20th at South Latch, Abernyte

(South Latch is at the top of the hill on the road from Abernyte to Lochton, just before the road that drops down to the Knapp).
Call 0753 330 5240 or 0774 739 7502 for further information

PS. Raffle tickets are available for those who wish to support the event but are unable to make it!
 
Notes On Kinnaird Rose Garden PDF Print E-mail

The History

In 1793 Mr Robert Brown of Dickson and Brown transplanted some of the Scots Briars from Kinnoull Hill into his nursery.  After much seed sowing and propagation 8 good quality, double variety, stock plants were produced to propagate and sell on.  Over the centuries the popularity of Scots Roses fluctuated however it has been extensively used in rose breeding due to their hardiness.

The garden in Kinnaird was established in the early 1970’s by a group of local residents after the closure of the village school.  The grass was kept and flower beds were added.It was decided to plant Scots Briars, Rosa pimpinellifolia (also known as Rosa spinosissima) the traditional Scots rose, because of the local connection.The Scots Briars are growing either side of the path leading to the “shelter shed” and will flower from early May until the middle of June.

April

With a relatively mild winter the Scots Roses are showing signs of new growth but it will be some weeks before they will be in flower.  However there is some colour in the garden.  Viburnum opulus, situated in the bed opposite the “shelter shed”, with its delicately scented pom-pom like flowers is in bloom along with, a little further away, Prunus subhirtella ‘Autumnalis with its small pink flowers.

May

The first of the Scots roses are in bloom.

This rose has a small pale yellow to white flower with a darker yellow centre.

June

Many of the roses are now in bloom and the garden is worth a visit.
 
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