The Stewartry of Strathearn
Archived News
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New Gates for the Manse! The late Mr Robert Robb (98) and his son Mr Jackson Robb farmed, in the Parish of Aberdalgie, at Broxden Farm on the outskirts of Perth. When Broxden was taken over for development in 2002 these gates became redundant. On hearing that the Stewartry were looking for new gates for the Manse, both Robert & Jackson were delighted too see their gates coming back into use and very generously gifted these to the Stewartry.
Grateful thanks must go to Robert & Jackson for this gift and too Jockie for a job well done!! Picture shows (from left to Right) Jockie McGregor, Robert Robb and Jackson Robb.
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JUNE 2008
Farewell Colin.....
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MAY 2008 ELDERS AWAY DAY
At a meeting of the Kirk Session on May 13th 2008 the Minister and Elders congratulated Mary Herd on celebrating her 30 years ministry as a serving Elder of the Church of Scotland and presented her with a certificate to commemorate the event. More pictures from our Elders Away day available here
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MAY 2008 A Farewell to Colin
Lady Jean Wemyss has most kindly offered her lovely garden at Invermay for a ‘Garden Party’ so that all who wish to take farewell with Colin may spend some time together. An invitation is therefore extended to you, all Colin’s friends, to come along to Invermay following the service. To simplify the catering, you are invited to bring along a tartan rug and your own picnic. A marquee has been arranged should we have inclement weather. I am sure everyone would like to give Colin and his family a farewell gift. If, and only if, you would care to contribute, I am happy to coordinate a collection. You may give your contribution to an elder, to me personally or, if you prefer, you could send me a cheque. Please make cheques payable to Mrs. P. Robb and send to East Lamberkin Farm, Glasgow Road, Perth PH2 0PN by 15th June. Thank you, Pat Robb Session Clerk (01738 625163)
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MARCH 2008
On Palm Sunday, 16th March, there was one morning service only in the Stewartry in Forteviot Village Hall at 11am. It was a memorable start to Holy Week and a good opportunity for the whole congregation to worship together. After the service lunch (soup & various fillings for rolls) was served. Following lunch the meeting received the annual accounts and voted upon a proposal to adopt the Unitary Constitution. The Group considering the re-ordering at Dunning displayed photographs of our existing four sanctuaries as well as photographs of some other churches visited that have already been re-ordered. The congregation were invited to give feedback on what they saw as well as ideas for changes at Dunning .
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FEBRUARY 2008 News from CrossReach The current issue of the CrossReach magazine Circle of Care focuses on the issues surrounding dementia. Helen Thomson (Head of Service – Dementia) writes to explain what dementia is and whether it can be cured. Alan Staff (Chief Executive CrossReach) writes about the Dementia time-bomb with the growing number of people over retirement age in Scotland and the consequent increase in the number of people likely to develop the cognitive and memory disorders which we loosely describe as dementia. The Church of Scotland was the very first operator of a care home specifically for people with dementia. In January 1983 Williamwood House in Glasgow was opened and today CrossReach remains one of the foremost providers of specialist care in this field in Scotland. On 30th April 2008 CrossReach is hosting its first Dementia Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Glasgow. The hope is that networking and future partnership working will result from connections made at the conference. This inaugural conference aims to highlight the person behind the dementia and focus on current dementia issues such as palliative care and safeguarding. For more details on the conference go to www.crossreach.org.uk or call 0141 338 6560. If anyone would like a copy of this issue of Circle of Care please contact the Editor: Hugh Brown, CrossReach, Charis House, 47 Milton Road East, Edinburgh, EH15 2SR Telephone: 0131 657 2000 or email hugh.brown@crossreach.org.uk.
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NOVEMBER 2007 The 2007 Stewartry Produce Show took place on Saturday 10 November in Forteviot Hall, full results and pictures are available by clicking here. |
Mr
Jockie McGregor spend many hours using his skills and expertise,
erecting the gates across the Manse Drive.
On
29 June 2008 a morning service was held in Dunning Church to
celebrate the retiral of our Minister, Colin Williamson, the
service was attended by nearly 250. Thereafter, by the kind
permission of Lady Jean Wemyss (Invermay) we held a
enjoyable garden party. Luckily the rain held of to allow
the day to be thoroughly enjoyed by all. Further details and
pictures will be available shortly, however, meantime click
On
May 24th twenty-two Elders spent a 'day away' at St. Mary's
monastery to start organising the work of the Stewarty under a
Unitary Constitution. It was also a good opportunity to meet
the Revd. Robert Pickles who will be our Interim Moderator
during the vacancy when Colin retires on June 11th 2008.
One
morning service will be held in the Stewartry
on Sunday, 29th June in Dunning Church at 11 a.m. Due to holiday
entitlements Colin ceases his duties as our minister on 11th June but
has agreed to lead this service before he retires officially on 30th
June.
The
Annual Congregational Meeting.
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