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Meigle Community Council SUMMER/AUTUMN NEWSLETTER 2001

Welcome to issue No. 1 of the Community Council’s Newsletter. If you would like to know more, why not come along to the monthly meetings held on the 3rd Monday of each month at 7.30pm in the Church Hall. Remember we are here to represent the whole community and your views are important to us. Meigle Community Council is represented on the Board of Strathmore and the Glens Rural Partnership and the Community Learning Plan Committee for this area. Queens Golden Jubilee - June 2002. This will be an ideal opportunity to stage a village event. If you have any thoughts on the matter please let us know. A Street Party, Family Picnic/Barbeque, Gala Day, Flower Festival & Exhibition celebrating Meigle have been suggested. If your group are planning their own festivities, please contact the Community Council as funding may be available and it avoids clashes with other events. Road Safety Measures - following a meeting with Perth & Kinross Council, we are pleased to report that most of the issues raised have been taken on board. Full details are available from the Community Council. The Community Council were also instrumental in arranging for new signposts to be installed at Alyth showing visitors to the area the way to Meigle! Take a Pride in Meigle - the Committee have been busy organising a Bizzie Lizzie Competition at Meigle School - Arthur Stott from Newtyle is to return on 4 September to judge the best plant. Thanks to everyone in the village who helped to maintain the summer tubs. The work of the Committee very much relies on volunteers and any offers of help with projects to enhance the appearance village would be greatly received. Meigle Youth Project are busy organising a Halloween party for the children in Kinloch Hall on Saturday, 27 October. There is to be a fancy dress competition so Mums be warned! A Christmas Party is also being arranged for Saturday, 15 December. All offers of help, especially with the making of decorations for the hall, would be greatly appreciated.

Dog Fouling - is still a problem. Most dog owners do carry plastic bags and clean up after their pets, unfortunately a few folk are continuing to let their dogs foul the pavements and grassy areas. The children’s play area at Belmont is particularly bad at the present time. A small supply of dog waste bags are available from the Community Council. Mobile Bank - following a request from the Community Council, the Royal Bank of Scotland have agreed to replace the Mobile Bank with a new model which has a step to aid entry. This should come into service shortly. Light Bulbs - we have negotiated a supply of energy saving light bulbs from Scottish Hydro for the elderly in the village. These are to be distributed in the near future. Vandalism - there have been a number of incidents in the village recently. The Police have asked us to pass on to you that if you are aware of any vandalism taking place you should contact them immediately on 01250 872222 (Blairgowrie Police Station) or alternatively dial 999. Vacancy on Community Council - Anyone who is interested in working for the community and has time to spare is most welcome to apply. If you would like to know more about what is involved, please speak to any of the Community Councillors (a full list of representatives is available at the Post Office). Community Diary - Are you planning an event? A coffee morning perhaps or a fund raising event such as a car boot sale or dance. When does you committee meet? Please let the Community Council know. In this way you will get better attendance by avoiding clashes with other events. Congratulations to Meigle Cricket Club on becoming the Strathmore Union Division One Champions. Email Meigle Community Council

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