Thank you, all of our members and friends, who have given generously to this cause. This year we have collected bags of knitting and weaving wool, 4 sewing machines, buttons, beads, pieces of broken jewellery that can be sewn on to decorate things, material – both furnishing type and counted canvas, embroidery silks, lots of knitting needles and some tools from fathers who no longer need them. Can you imagine the joy these young people will have learning to knit or sew or make things with your gifts?
Many of these young people have lost a generation of elders to teach them the skills in the way we learn from our mums and dads and grannies and grandads. The goods are used to teach scholars in the African villages how to do things and then they are given Starter Packs to go and make things to sell at market. Wonderful idea isn’t it? Brenda Simpson
Our last collection date is the first week of September, so please contact Brenda on 01738 710094 if you have things that can be sent. It will all be collected by van soon after this.
Tools With A Mission
Featured Stories
A9 Dualling Updates
‘The Big Result’ Saturday 24th November 10-2, Duchess Anne Hall, Dunkeld.
Birnam to Ballinluig A9 Community Group Working constructively to... Read more
Birnam Book Festival
Birnam Arts, in association with The Birnam Reader, announces The First Ever Birnam Book Festival.
The final weekend in... Read more
Support Choices
A new service to give people in north Perthshire more information and support around access to social care is going... Read more
Dunkeld & Birnam Santa Day 8th December 2018
With Santa Day fast approaching we are working like little elves to make sure the day is going to be... Read more
Connect … Linking Asheville, North Carolina, USA and Dunkeld & Birnam
Frazer Williams
Two years ago Beth and I opened the Birnam Reader Bookshop. It was the culmination of a... Read more
Birnam Oak Receives Support From Lancashire School
Pupils from a Lancashire Secondary School rallied round to raise funds for the historic Birnam Oak. The tree is the... Read more
Regular Columns
Editorial
01-11-2018 Regular Columns
Well it may seem a bit odd with all this water falling out of the sky to be talking about... Read more
Thought for the Month
01-11-2018 Regular Columns
‘Lest we forget’
We hear this expression especially in remembrance ceremonies related to past wars. On the 11 minute... Read more
Notes from a Councillor
01-11-2018 Regular Columns
At 11:00 am on November 11th this year it will be exactly 100 years since the end of the First... Read more
Editorial
30-09-2018 Regular Columns
Just the other day I was walking into the Village and thinking how lovely everything was looking. The Orchard was... Read more
Thought for the Month
30-09-2018 Regular Columns
“What is the Church for?”
I recently came across a poem (by Leigh Hunt 1784-1859) in which a man experiences... Read more
Notes from a Councillor
30-09-2018 Regular Columns
The New Community Investment Fund Has Been Launched.
I reported on this previously when the Community Investment Fund was announced... Read more
Thought for the Month
26-08-2018 Regular Columns
Steve Runholt, the minister from North Carolina I swapped with in July, was thrilled with his time in Dunkeld. He... Read more
Notes from a Councillor
26-08-2018 Regular Columns
Council is now at the end of the Summer Recess and the cycle of Committee meetings will begin all over... Read more
Editorial
25-08-2018 Regular Columns
I was a bit shocked to receive the article on the front page from Katharine about the Orchard celebrating it’s... Read more
Editorial
01-07-2018 Regular Columns
We are in the season of soggy towels. As the clock approaches a quarter to five Duffy takes up her... Read more
Notes from a Councillor
01-07-2018 Regular Columns
I love this time of year. The trees and plants are bursting into life, new born deer are joining our... Read more
Editorial
09-05-2018 Regular Columns
One of my regular and usually uncompleted New Year Resolutions is to organise my photos. I love taking photos but... Read more
Editorial
09-05-2018 Regular Columns
I was struck by the article on page 8 saying that our Birnam Oak is 500 years old. It set... Read more
Thought for the Month
09-05-2018 Regular Columns
2018 has seen the Commonwealth featuring prominently in the news, sometimes for good and sometimes for less meritorious reasons. We... Read more
Notes from a Councillor
09-05-2018 Regular Columns
Are you like me so glad that at long last a horrible winter seems to be finally ended?
We have... Read more
Community News Items
Community Council News and Minutes
This page contains minutes and other items of interest from the Dunkeld & Birnam Community Council, from January ... Read more
November at Loch of the Lowes
November is the start of the Loch of the Lowes Winter Season. We ARE open, but our Visitor Centre opening hours will ... Read more
Pitlochry and District U3A
U3A stands for University of the Third Age, a world-wide organisation for people who are no longer in full-time emplo... Read more
Community Council Matters
Correspondence with the Community Council can be made through email: dbcc.chair@icloud.com or: dunkeldcommunitycounci... Read more
Congratulations To Corbenic On Their 40t…
Corbenic Campbell Community's Advent Market, Saturday 24th November 20418 from 11am to 4pm
... Read moreDunkeld & Birnam Playgroup
On behalf of the Dunkeld and Birnam Playgroup committee, I would like publicly thank Louise (our brilliant playleader... Read more
Dunkeld & Birnam Tourist Information…
The Information Centre in Dunkeld Square is to close on 4th November 2018. It's being kept open a little longer than ... Read more
Macmillan Cancer Support - Christmas New…
The Highland Perthshire Fundraising Group for Macmillan Cancer Support would like to extend its thanks to everyone wh... Read more
Macmillan World Greatest Coffee Morning …
Many thanks to all who contributed to the success of the Coffee Morning. We raised £734, our best ever. The wonderful... Read more
Royal British Legion Whist Dates 2018-20…
2018: 8 November, 22 November, 6 December, 20 December
2019: 3 January, 17 January, 31 January, 14 February, 28 ... Read more
Pitlochry Flower Club
Pitlochry Flower Club will meet in Pitlochry Hydro Hotel at 2.00pm on Wednesday 14th November. We will have a Christm... Read more
NTS Dig into the Past of Stanley Hill
On Saturday the 10th and Sunday the 11th November the National Trust for Scotland Archaeology team and Rangers will ... Read more
Scottish Water Saving Tip of the Month
Keep a jug of water in the fridge so that no water is wasted as you wait for the water to run cold.
... Read moreCo-working Dunkeld
Would you like to work in a warm, friendly office in Dunkeld from just £10 per day*?
Superfast Broadband
Pr... Read more
The Meeting Place
Do come along to The Duchess Anne Hall between 10am and 12 noon to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. If yo... Read more
Messy Church
Next Messy Church Meeting:
Sunday 25th November
Duchess Anne
New starting time of 3.45pm
Messy ... Read more
Youth Group
The two Youth Group have got going again. As in previous years we have divided into two age groups the younger group ... Read more
House Group
Once a fortnight on Tuesday a group of folk meet for discussion and Bible Study. Usually we meet in the Chanonry (alt... Read more
Men's Breakfast
Men's Breakfast Every second Wednesday a group of men meets in the Chanonry to start the day with a cooked breakfast ... Read more
Foodbank
Donations to Perth Foodbank can be made any time in a box in the Cathedral. The one in the Duchess Anne is not availa... Read more
Dunkeld & Birnam Horticultural Socie…
Dunkeld and Birnam Horticultural Society Talk on Thursday 15th November at 7.30
A bright new talented youthful ... Read more
Community Resilience Getting Ready for W…
After the hottest summer for many years, it’s easy to forget the snow and ice of last winter. But all the evidence no... Read more
Community Investment Fund
Apply from 12th November 2018 to 15th February 2019
The Community Investment Fund (CIF) provides £1.2million to ... Read more
News from The Field
@ The Field Thanks to everyone who attended and ran the games, stalls and competitions at our Summerfest. The day was... Read more
Kings Seat Community Archaeology Project
King’s Seat Hillfort 2018: What a Season! I’m sure you’ll agree it’s been quite a summer for great events and happeni... Read more
Dunkeld Deer Management Forum Newsletter…
Dunkeld Deer Management Forum We would like to invite anyone in the Dunkeld and Birnam area who has concerns about or... Read more
Scottish Wildlife Trust Pitlochry and Hi…
On Monday 19th November in the Tryst Hall Pitlochry at 7.30pm
Jim Crumley, nature writer, will give a talk on ‘... Read more
Climate Café
A huge thank you to all those who participated in Dunkeld & Birnam Unplugged last month, more than 50 people were... Read more
Christmas Craft Market
Christmas Craft Market on the Mezzanine at Birnam Arts from Friday 9th November to Monday 31st December (No opening) ... Read more
Dunkeld and Birnam Water Saving Challeng…
Thanks to everybody in Dunkeld and Birnam who has done their bit to help save water. We’ve now delivered over 200 wa... Read more
Dunkeld and Birnam in Bloom
Blooming Marvellous !!
Dunkeld and Birnam in Bloom are pleased to announce that we have received a Gold A... Read more
New sculpture in the Cathedral
On August 19th. a new carving in the Cathedral was unveiled and dedicated. It has been placed on the north wall under... Read more
Poets Corner - October
Noo' Simmer Dim has slipped awa,
And Nicht's are drawing in;
Tis Nature's time tae draw a braith,
Afo... Read more
Autumn events with the National Trust fo…
There is definitely a chill in the air as we move through September easing us into the beginning of autumn but this i... Read more
Gien a Haund (Helping Older People)
As autumn approaches, the discussions which we’ve been having with various partners over the summer period seem set t... Read more
Invitation to Dunkeld and Birnam Communi…
We at the Orchard cordially invite you to Big Apple Day and Picnic on Saturday 9 September from 11.30 to 14:30 when w... Read more
Balsam Pullers Making A Difference
Dunkeld and Birnam Balsam Pullers
The Monday morning group have been pulling this non-native invasive pla... Read more
Dunkeld & Birnam UnPlugged 2018
Get ready for Unplugged 2018, 2nd – 9th September 2018!
Click here to visit the Dunkeld & Birnam Unplugged w... Read more
The 3 Churches Charity Big Autumn Sale
At Duchess Anne Hall, Dunkeld
Saturday 15th September 10AM
Ladies’ and Men’s Clothing, Curtains – AMAZING B... Read more
Tools With A Mission
Thank you, all of our members and friends, who have given generously to this cause. This year we have collected bags ... Read more
Bible Society
Thank you so much for all your donations for the Bible Society. I have recently been able to send £56 collected in St... Read more
Café Scientifique
The following is the schedule for our autumn series of Café Sci meetings. The meetings start at 19:15 at the location... Read more
A9 Co-Creative News
Outcome of A9 Co-Creative Stage 5 vote
The results of the “Big Decide” voting (between 23rd June and 2nd July) ... Read more
Making it Happen in and around Dunkeld
Volunteers who have been “making it happen” in the Dunkeld area were celebrated at an volunteer appreciation evening ... Read more
Birnam Reader Stories
Every month (second Sunday) from 4pm at The Birnam Reader there is a growing crowd of families meeting to share stori... Read more
Data Protection Legislation
Need help on how the new Data Protection Legislation applies to your organisation?
Thanks to Helen Taylor and A... Read more
Scotland’s Potentially Vulnerable Areas …
The Scottish Environment Protection Agency’s (SEPA’s) national consultation on the designation of areas which are pot... Read more
2018 QUILT – The Winner
Ann Rees, The Quilt, Janet Haigh
The 2018 Quilt has been won by Ann Rees and £1500 raised, which will be divided... Read more
Sport & Active
Dunkeld and Birnam has a wide variety of sport clubs and activity groupswhich welcome participants of all abilities. ... Read more
Parish Church Singing
The Parish Church Choir has stopped doing pieces in 4-part harmony every week and instead there is now a less formal ... Read more
Royal School of Dunkeld - 450 Years Old!
On the 27th of June, the Royal School of Dunkeld held a Royal Garden Party to commemorate 450 years of the school.
New Mobile Post Office Service For Dunke…
A new mobile Post Office service for Dunkeld at the North End Car Park (Atholl Street) between 0930 and 1030... Read more
Arts News
Birnam and Dunkeld Film Society 2018-2019
We are now starting on our sixteenth season commencing on 16th September.
Membership is still only £25.00, and we shall... Read more
Dunedin Consort, Dunkeld Cathedral
The renowned Dunedin Consort presents The Golden Age at Dunkeld Cathedral on Saturday 1st December at 7.30pm.
They will perform... Read more
The Parish of Dunkeld Handbell Ringers and The Birnam Bells
Four members of the group went to Haddington on Saturday, 6th October to attend the Scottish Rally presided over by... Read more
Dunkeld Cathedral Art Exhibition
We had a busy 10 weeks over the summer with over 420 pieces of work being sold and sales were... Read more
Dunkeld & Birnam Art & Crafts Fair
The Autumn Dunkeld & Birnam Art & Crafts Fair takes place on Sat 6th and Sun 7th October in The... Read more
The Fairy in the Kettle’s Christmas Wish by Pauline Tait
We are delighted to hear that Pauline Tait who worked for many years as a primary learning support assistant at... Read more
Butterstone Art Group Open Studios
Butterstone Hall
1st - 9th September
10am. - 5 p.m.
Refreshments available.
All Welcome
Do You Have A Broonie Living Near You?
Is there an unsettled spirit roaming your neighbourhood or perhaps a witch performed their dark arts nearby? Have you ever... Read more
A History of Birnam Arts
We’re appealing to all our local community for any memorabilia – stories, photographs, or anything you think might be relevant... Read more
Birnam Arts Events
Birnam Arts has an amazing ongoing programme of one off performances, exhibitions and workshops. Just use the scroll bars to... Read more
Young Roving Reporter
Young Roving Reporter
01-12-2017 Young Roving Reporter
On Tuesday two of our Citizenship Groups, The Eco Explorers and The Outsiders, went to find out about tree felling... Read more
Royal School Of Dunkeld Marks 450 Years
23-02-2017 Young Roving Reporter
The dark February evenings have been brighter than usual for residents of Dunkeld and Birnam. Throughout the month, The Royal... Read more
This term the whole school is learning about tourism in Dunkeld & Birnam
23-09-2014 Young Roving Reporter
The classes are learning in different ways to promote tourism where we live. Nursery, P1, P1/2 and P2/3 are looking... Read more
DANGEROUS CORNER
01-11-2013 Young Roving Reporter
Congratulations to Aidan, this month's winner of a crisp £10 note.
On the road opposite... Read more
Well Done Callum Ross
01-07-2013 Young Roving Reporter
Hi everyone, Rivendell Care Services, Birnam, where my mum works decided to have a prize raffle for Alzheimer Scotland, as its such a great... Read more
Skate Park Update
01-07-2013 Young Roving Reporter
Thanks to everyone who has been supporting the idea of having a skate and bike park in Dunkeld & Birnam... Read more
Ski-ing Trip
08-04-2013 Young Roving Reporter
At the Royal School of Dunkeld all the P6s got to go on a ski-ing trip to Glenshee for two... Read more
Rumor Round Up
08-04-2013 Young Roving Reporter
Some of you will have read my article a while back talking about a possible skate park.
I mentioned about getting... Read more
Dunkeld and Birnam Brownies PGL Trip
25-06-2012 Young Roving Reporter
Dunkeld and Birnam Brownies went on a exciting trip to pgl in Dalguise and stayed for two... Read more
Skate Park?
25-06-2012 Young Roving Reporter
It would be great if a skate park could be built in Dunkeld or Birnam – somewhere we could walk... Read more
Sport & Active
Dunkeld and Birnam Leisure Group - the Sports Hall Project
01-11-2018 Sport & Active
At the AGM on 13th September Kevin Lancaster, Chair, reviewed the year including renewed discussions with the Dunkeld and Birnam... Read more
Dunkeld and Birnam Badminton Club
30-09-2018 Sport & Active
The new season of the badminton club will commence on Monday 1st October, 7.30 at the Atholl Centre, Pitlochry. New... Read more
Dunkeld and Birnam Bowling Club
30-09-2018 Sport & Active
Bowling Success!
A team from Dunkeld Bowling won the CHAS competition at Pitlochry. This is a very big competition with... Read more
Ospreys Meet Their Match at the Blairgowrie Festival
25-08-2018 Sport & Active
Veteran rugby team, Dunkeld Ospreys, visited Blairgowrie for their biggest and most enjoyable fixture of the season. This oldies game... Read more
WalkIN’Perthshire
09-05-2018 Sport & Active
If you would like to try Nordic Walking and join our fun friendly Adventure Walks or Workout Walks please contact... Read more
New Basketball Hoop at the Rec Club
09-05-2018 Sport & Active
The new basketball hoop at the Rec Club is getting plenty of use.
The Rec Club are delighted to announce... Read more
The 6th Annual Dunkeld Enduro!
25-01-2018 Sport & Active
In 2018 Highland Perthshire Cycling brings you…
The 6th annual Dunkeld Enduro!
(yes entries are now open!)
We can't... Read more
Breadalbane and Strathtay Youth Football Club
25-01-2018 Sport & Active
BSYFC covers a wide area of Highland Perthshire attracting boys and girls from the likes of Blair Atholl, Pitlochry, Kenmore... Read more
New Path and Bike Pump Track at Royal School of Dunkeld
01-12-2017 Sport & Active
The school is pleased to announce a very exciting new development in the playground. We have just completed the construction... Read more
Remembering Robbie
27-10-2017 Sport & Active
On Friday 29th September the Royal School of Dunkeld again remembered former pupil Robbie Melvin who died in a tragic... Read more
Dunkeld & Birnam Veteran Football
31-08-2017 Sport & Active
On 18 August, a hearty squad of Dunkeld & Birnam veteran (mostly) footballers headed the short distance for an 11-a-side... Read more
Highland Perthshire Ladies Football Club
01-07-2017 Sport & Active
Highland Perthshire Ladies Football Club welcomes any new players in the area who would like to join us for training... Read more
Dunkeld and Birnam Golf Club Coffee Morning
01-06-2017 Sport & Active
Dunkeld & Birnam Golf Club Coffee Morning
Royal British Legion Halls on Saturday 17th June from 10.00 to 12.00.
Get Ready for a Cycling Summer
03-04-2017 Sport & Active
Wednesday Evening Rides Wednesday 26th April sees the first of eighteen ByCycle Wednesdays, weekly led evening rides organised by ByCycle... Read more
Welcome to the Sports Hub!
26-05-2016 Sport & Active
Our aims are simple - but great...
1: To transform the lives of people in the villages and surrounding areas through... Read more
Dunkeld & Birnam Sports Hub Formed
24-09-2013 Sport & Active
Look out for the new 'Hub' Page in the November edition of The Bridge.
At a meeting at the Birnam Institute... Read more
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