This year's Ceilidh on Friday 12th January was another succesful evening of music and dance in Blairgowrie Town Hall.  Thanks to everyone who helped to make the evening so special. Nicol McLaren kept feet tapping with his fantastic music and Tracey Thom led the ceilidh dancing. Jeff Bruar recited his amusing monologues and the Blair Bells played a selection of Scottish tunes. Members of our support group provided a delicious buffet and decorated the Hall. Local businesses supported us with raffle prizes. The evening with raffle and donations raised £2,775.04 for Mary's Meals.

The Texas Scramble on Friday 10th May was blessed with a beautiful day and, even though there was a small field, enthusiasically supported by players, helpers and sponsers alike. Thanks to Scotscraig Golf Club, Alyth Golf Club, Strathmore Golf Club, Victor and Sons Blairgowrie, The Red House Coupar Angus and Tesco Blairgowrie for their generous donations. Thanks also to members of our support group and some Alyth members for helping to run the competition and of course to the players who took part. The event raised  £1,032 for Mary's Meals.

Team prizes

First prize - Lorraine Wallace, Tom Wallace, Lorna Arthur and Gordon Arthur  (52)

Second prize - David Porter, William Donachie, Brian Bidwell and Brian Poppy  (53)

Third prize - Jacqui Doig, Gillian Meikle, Jane Millar and Sandra Millar (57)

Fourth prize - Sandra Barber, Rena Lister, Katie Livingston and Marjory Stewart (58)

Fifth prize - Linda Melville, Betty Crighton, Moira Morrison and Joan Milne (59 BIH)

Sixth prize - Vanessa Baxter, Ruth Cotton, Lorna Scahill and Audrey Morrison - (best inward half)

Seventh prize - Lesley Mitchell, Avril Neilson, Ann Brown and Pam Wilson - (best outward half)

Eighth prize - Christine Bruce, Linda Stevenson, Sheila Bailey and Tracey Gellatly 

Individual prizes

Men - nearest the pins - Fred Barber (3rd hole) and Gordon Arthur (17th hole)  Longest Drive (11th hole)  - David Doig

Ladies - nearest the pins - Linda Melville (7th hole) and Ruth Cotton (14th hole)  Longest Drive (9th hole) - Sandra Barber

Random "thank you for supporting Mary's Meals" prizes 

Christine McTavish, Gillian Meikle, Irene Park and Sheila Bradley

Putting Competition

1st  William McGregor (160 points) 2nd Marjory Norrie (150 points) 3rd Steve Bruce (110 points)

Next Fundraising Events

We currently have a quiz on sale in many local shops in Blairgowrie, closing date Wednesday 12th June 2024

Saturday 13th July 2024 - Coffee Morning in Blairgowrie Town Hall from 10am to 12 noon.

Have you got any old or left over foreign currency - or old UK Bank notes or coins? Mary's Meals can turn these into a donation through their partner Leftover Currency.

If you would like a talk about Mary's Meals for your group or club, please get in touch.

Further details about the Mary's Meals charity can be found on their website.