With the first five trained volunteers and co-ordinator in place, we plan a “soft launch” of the scheme in the coming months. This means that when the volunteers are available they will be visible to ambulance control who can then deploy them to provide an initial first response in the case of a medical incident in our local community. This will not substitute for existing emergency services, but will enhance what is already available, ensuring that patients can benefit from a defined range of interventions - including potentially lifesaving support.
Even if it is simply providing comfort while awaiting specialist help, this can be invaluable for those affected. Although there are a number of such schemes across the country, there are gaps in this area and we aim to cover Dunkeld and Birnam and surrounding areas, when we can.
We are a Scottish Registered Charity, with Trustees, Office bearers and a wider network of volunteers. Our job is to recruit and equip our volunteers so that they can be trained, accredited and deployed through the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS), who also provide and replenish consumable items. We have had incredible support from our funders, including Dunkeld & Birnam Community Council, P&K Community Investment Fund, Sinclair Family Trust, Basil Death Trust, SSE Renewables Griffin and Calliachar Community Fund.
We have also been recently advised that the Local Coop Community Fund has included us in their beneficiaries from the loyalty scheme - so keep using your card to benefit charities such as ourselves.
All of this fantastic funding support has enabled us to purchase the kit bags, training kits, equipment and uniforms workwear for our volunteers.
The next steps will be to review the outcomes from the soft launch, grow our group of trained volunteers, maintain training and skills and to expand our capacity and availability. Recruitment and fundraising efforts will continue apace and we hope to see you all at the Santa Day on 9 December 2023.
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A9 Underpass and Path Washout and Planned Reinstatement
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Dunkeld & Birnam Santa Day 9th December 2023
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Dunkeld Community Archive Museum and Her…
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The Royal School of Dunkeld – at the hea…
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Gardening and Growing Club
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So from all the Du... Read more
Field Produce Sales In The Winter 2023/2…
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Community Council Matters
If you would like to contact the Community Council you can do so by emailing: dbcc.correspondence@gmail.com
You... Read more
HOUSE FOR SALE
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Completely refurbished to a 2 double bedroom flat.
Selling agent: Premier Proper... Read more
Church of Scotland Christmas Offering
At the Christmas Eve services in Amulree and the Cathedral, the offering will be to support Corbenic's Day Service an... Read more
The Dementia Cafe
North Church Hall, High St. Perth
This cafe opens every 1st Wed of the month from 10am -1230 pm and this Decembe... Read more
Birnam and Dunkeld Junctions Action Grou…
On Wednesday 8th November Fiona Hyslop, the Transport Minister and representatives of Transport Scotland met with the... Read more
Volunteer Drivers Needed
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Dunkeld Guide Hall - Venue Hire
Looking for a venue for a regular or one-off meeting or class? Dunkeld Guide Hall is available to hire.
Our love... Read more
Butterstone Artists’ Christmas Art And C…
Saturday, 2nd till Monday, 4th December
10 am till 4 pm
Paintings, Toys, Christmas Crafts, home baking, pre... Read more
Grow your Business Sustainably with Grow…
Sustainability is a core ethos of the enterprise support we provide at GrowBiz — and it has many facets, from t... Read more
Dunkeld and Birnam Annual Walking Meetin…
Next meeting 24th February 2024
Slow movement on increasing road safety and improving how we move around ... Read more
CAP - Christians Against Poverty
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Christmas is an exciting time for children and that’s great – but it ... Read more
Advent and Christmas at St Mary’s Episco…
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Booking Halls
Anyone who would like to book either the Duchess Anne or the Chanonry for meetings and events should contact Jill McC... Read more
Wednesday Worship
A more informal, relaxed type of worship has started on the 3rd. Wednesday of each month in Little Dunkeld Kirk. In J... Read more
Men's Breakfast
The smell of bacon rolls and sizzling sausages will be wafting out of the Chanonry every second Wednesday when the Me... Read more
The Meeting Place
We will continue with our Coffee Mornings, weather permitting, throughout December and January in the Duchess Anne fr... Read more
The Blythswood Shoebox Appeal
A huge thank you to everybody who filled a box for this year’s appeal (and to Ann Rees for wrapping so many and organ... Read more
Thursday Youth Club
A group for all P.7s and upwards meets during term time in the Duchess Anne on Thursday evenings up until December 14... Read more
Kirk Session
The next meeting of the Kirk Session is in the Duchess Anne on January 30th. at 7.30pm.
Read moreChristingle
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Bereavement Service
Sunday 10th. December at 3pm in Little Dunkeld Kirk - a service of prayer, reflection and remembrance for people deal... Read more
Santa Day Second Hand Toy Sale
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Christmas in Caputh
Christmas in Coming to Caputh Village Hall on Friday 15th December 2023 from 6pm to 7.30pm.
... Read moreAmulree Hall Project Update - October 20…
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There had been queries regarding the work already done but after inspections... Read more
Repair Café - Bin it? No Way!!
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See our Facebook page for photos.
... Read more
Dunkeld and Birnam Foodshare News
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2nd Perthshire Scout Group (Dunkeld and …
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News From Craigvinean Surgery
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To he... Read more
Three Churches Charity Shop
High Street Dunkeld
Opening hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 10-4
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Connect ... Linking Asheville, North Car…
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Doug Orr writes: Darcy Orr and I were delighted by our recen... Read more
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The Future of Community Communication – …
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Paths & Nature Action Group Update
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Dunkeld & Birnam Community Orchard -…
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Harvest Appeal
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Fellowship Group – ‘Exploring faith and …
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Stay Safe This Bonfire Night
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Arts News
Violin lessons
Experienced teacher and professional violinist
Background in orchestral, baroque & folk music
All ages and levels welcome; lessons tailored to... Read more
Book Launch & Reading: The Power of Music Therapy
Saturday 13th January at 2pm in Birnam Arts.
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Friday 22nd December 1pm at Birnam Arts.
Tickets £6
We were thrilled that the October Community Concert was a resounding... Read more
Santa Day Jack in the Beanstalk
Clydebuilt Puppets - Birnam Arts
Saturday 9th December 10.30am and 11.30am
Tickets £5
Fee Fi Fo Fum, a lively version... Read more
The Kiln Creative
Upcoming workshops at Birnam Arts:
6 week block from 10th January to 14th February
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Dunkeld & Birnam Traditional Youth Music Group Christmas Concert
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December cheer with Just Singin'!
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Jack and the Beanstalk BIPS Panto
Thursday 30th November 1st 2nd December
Tickets from £5
A tartan-toting Fairy, a whip-cracking Baddie, a Princess, a King, and... Read more
Books from Local Authors
Molly Arbuthnott
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Birnam Library
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Dunkeld Young Archaeologist Club
Ages 8 - 16 years
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Titles by Talented Locals - The Birnam Reader
Visit The Birnam Reader in Station Road, Birnam to view/purchase copies of the books or request a special signing.
Opening... Read more
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Birnam Arts Events
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Young Roving Reporter
Young Roving Reporter
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DANGEROUS CORNER
01-11-2013 Young Roving Reporter
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Well Done Callum Ross
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Ski-ing Trip
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Rumor Round Up
08-04-2013 Young Roving Reporter
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I mentioned about getting... Read more
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Dunkeld and Birnam Brownies PGL Trip
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Sport & Active
Dunkeld and Birnam Leisure Group
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Dalguise Meditation Group
24-11-2023 Sport & Active
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Amulree & Trochry Community Association - Annual Clay Pigeon Shoot
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The good weather attracted keen... Read more
Breadalbane and District Riding for the Disabled (SCO47991)
27-10-2023 Sport & Active
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Dunkeld and Birnam Sports & Leisure Hub and MUGA Update
29-05-2023 Sport & Active
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26-08-2022 Sport & Active
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Dunkeld and Birnam Tennis Club
22-06-2022 Sport & Active
The Tennis Club is very grateful to have received a Griffin and Calliachar Micro Grant towards our children’s and junior... Read more
Muckin’ good 2019 Event Programme
29-01-2019 Sport & Active
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Ospreys Meet Their Match at the Blairgowrie Festival
25-08-2018 Sport & Active
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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
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27-10-2017 Sport & Active
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Dunkeld & Birnam Veteran Football
31-08-2017 Sport & Active
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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
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
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