Scottish Country Dancing in the Coupar Angus Primary School Hall 7-9pm for 10 weeks, starting on Thursday 14 January 2010. Fee - £28 for 10 classes

Afternoon Art Class in the Guide Hut, School Rd, C/Angus, 1.30-3.30pm for 10 weeks starting on Thursday 21 January,. Fee - £28 for 10 classes

Tai Chi - in the school hall, Coupar Angus Primary School, 7-8.30 for 10 weeks, starting on Monday 18 January. Fee - £28 for 10 classes

Yoga - Upstairs in Coupar Angus Town Hall, 7-8.30pm for 10 weeks, starting on Tuesday 19 January. Fee - £28 for 10 classes

All the classes are suitable for every ability, beginners are more than welcome to join any of the activities.
Enrolment forms will be available at Post Offices, Libraries and local shops or please call Elaine Mckinlay to reserve a place and for further details on all of the classes. Tel: 01828 627040

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The Coupar Angus Beavers meet in the Scout Hut on Bogside Road in Coupar Angus on Thursday evenings from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. This is an activity for boys and girls aged between 6 and 8 years. The cost is £1.00 per week. We follow the Beaver Scout programme with the motto being 'Fun and Friends'. We do badge work, games and crafts etc. The contacts for this group are as below:-

Denise Rodger 01828 627340

Jenny Ross 01828 628537

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Coupar Angus Cubs meet in the Scout Hut on Bogside Road in Coupar Angus on Monday evenings from 6.15pm to 7.30pm. This group is for boys and girls aged from 8 to 10 and a half years. The cost is £1.00 per week. We follow the Cub Scout programme which includes a mixture of activity, badges, crafts and games etc. The contact is the Cub Scout Leader as follows:- Jenny Ross 01828 628537

Bingo, SNP Return to top

Every second Monday at the Town Hall, 7.30-9.45pm

Brownies, Rainbows, Guides Return to top

1^st Brownies, Joan Nicoll, 670244

2^nd Brownies, Rita Mitchelson, 628455

Rainbows, Sharon Webster, 628843

Guides, Jillian Ritcher, 01250 876487

2nd Guides Guide Hut

1st Brownies Thursday 6.15 - 7.30pm Guide Hut

2nd Brownies Tuesday 6.15 - 7.30pm Guide Hut

1st Rainbows Monday 6.15 - 7.30pm Guide Hut

The Coupar Angus Country and Western Music Club

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The club holds a dance on the 2nd Friday of each month, except December when it is the 1st Friday, from 8.15pm to midnight in the Red House Hotel, Coupar Angus.

We have lots of line dancing but you can do social dancing or just sit back and relax enjoying some good old country music played by some great bands. We have a different band every month.

If you would like any information about the Club, for example which band is on when etc., you can 'phone Sheila on 01828 627462 or Myrtle on 01356 630280.

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Crossover Primary 7 and upwards 7.00 to 9.00pm
Every Monday church Hall Union Street Coupar Angus

Compass Primary 4-6 7.15 to 8.30pm
Every Thursday Church Hall Union Street Coupar Angus

Stepping Stones - Primary 1-3 5.45 to 7.00pm
Every Thursday Church Hall Union Street Coupar Angus

All of these groups are run by volunteers who wish to promote Christ's Kingdom in a fun and welcoming way. Members can be from any denomination or none at all and need not live in Coupar Angus. Apart from our weekly meetings which cost £1, we organise hillwalking, skiing, canoeing, day trips, weekend activity breaks and much more. For more information please contact either Johann Rennie on 01828 628283 or Kathryn Dempsey on 01828 627331.

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Coupar Angus Gala Day is held every year on the last Sunday in June, on the Common, Forfar Rd, Coupar Angus from 1-4pm. The afternoon events include: Coupar Angus Burgh Pipe Band, Fly Dog Display Team, Scottish Country Dancers, Rattray School Marching Band, Children's Races, Fancy Dress and Face Painting, Fire Engine,Vintage Cars, Stilt Walker, Car Boot Sale, Beer Tent, BBQ, Side Shows, Stalls, Cake'n'Candy, Tombola, Raffles etc. Money raised is donated to local organisations and charities. Fund raising takes place throughout the year with a Christmas raffle in the Co-op and a Duck Race on the burn in April.

We would welcome any help on the day such as running stalls or games. For more information please contact any of the committee members:
Mary Gres - 07999766858, Jenny Ross - 01828 628537, Elaine McKinlay - 01828 627040, Les Stewart - 01828 627766

Craft Group Return to top

Church Hall, Union Street

First Wednesday of each month 10.00 to 12.00

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Playstart, Town Hall, Tuesdays, 1-3pm.

Perth and Kinross Childcare Strategy Team, Community Wing, Perth Grammar School, Gowans Terrace. Contact Yvonne Skillin 01738 634934

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Under-12s, Alan Robson 07902 886 940

Under-13s, Derek Finlay 01828 628329

Under-14s, Craig McCall 01828 628743

Free Family Learning Activities for Primary 3 children, 3.15-4pm in the activity room, Coupar Angus Primary School. All children must be accompanied by an adult and all siblings are welcome. For more information contact Janet Weir on 01250 874234. Event run by Community Learning and Coupar Angus Primary School.

Health and Fitness Group, Perth & Kinross Leisure

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Mondays, 12-1pm, Coupar Angus Town Hall – during school terms only

Phone Sophie McCollum on 01738 492467 or 458907

Heritage Society Return to top

Contact details: Phone 01828 626244 (redirects to shop organiser if closed) email info@couparangusheritage.co.uk (redirects to Secretary).
Meetings usually first Friday of month through winter, at 7.30pm in TocH hall, Trades Lane, open to non-mermbers for £2 admission.
Forthcoming in 2009: February 6th in Burrelton Hall, topic Burrelton & Woodside; March 6th, Sir James Stirling on Keithick Estate; 3rd April Steve Timony of P&KHT on archaeological excavations at Pitlochry; 2nd May AGM.

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Coupar Angus Christmas Lighting Committee

8 Commercial Street, Coupar Angus, PH13 9AD.

Phone 01828 628586, Mobile 078025 91919.

We are a small committee on the Illuminators and as you are probably aware our purpose is to provide Christmas Lighting to the town of Coupar Angus.

Thank you to the townsfolk who give their donations generously to keep our organisation going as all the Christmas Lighting has to be self funded.

The lights are to be erected on the 23rd. November and removed on the 11th. January 2009, and more volunteers would be welcome on these Sunday mornings.

Chairperson…Robert Clark, contact details above;

Secretary...Ann Campbell; Treasurer…Louise Roger; Committee Member...Andy Mill.

Karate Return to top

Ippon Karate, John Anderson, 01250 870851

Classes begin on Wednesday 7 January 2009, 6.30pm, Coupar Angus Town Hall.

All age groups taught together, from 7 to 65 (although can be older if a medical certificate is supplied).

No enrolment required – JUST TURN UP – cost is £3.50 per lesson.

Wear any loose clothing, e.g. joggers, loose top etc.

There are always at least three fully qualified instructors, including at least one man and one woman.

Line dancing Return to top

Coupar Angus Town Hall, Thursdays 7.30-8.30pm

Contact Florence Smeaton, Hall Keeper at Coupar Angus Town Hall

Just turn up on the day.

New Age Kurlers Return to top

Indoor ‘curling’ for senior citizens – great fun.

Every Monday at 2-4pm (breaking for summer).

Phone Wilma on 01828 628544

Outings for Senior Citizens Return to top

The Community Council organises outings for senior citizens from Coupar Angus, Ardler and Bendochy once a month, setting off from the Town Hall in Union Street at 1pm. Priority will be given to people who don’t have their own transport, and perhaps have mobility problems. We can also take up to two people with wheelchairs. People will be chosen in rotation from a list. To add your name to the list, please phone Tom Callan on 628342.
Schedule for 2010:
Mon 8 March
Wed 21 April
Wed 12 May
Wed 9 June
Wed 14 July
Wed 11 August
Wed 8 September
Wed 13 October
Wed 10 November
Wed 8 December

Outing to Scottish Antique Centre, Abernyte, 3 December 2008

Pipe Band practices Return to top

Enverdale Hotel, Mondays, members and learners 7-9pm, contact Ian 01828 627031.

Pride of Place

Pride of Place is a very active group, responsible for the many beautiful displays of flowers and shrubs around the town. They have also won several awards, including 5th place for small country towns, and first prize for working with local schools. If you would be interested in joining in any of the Pride of Place future projects. Please get in touch. Phone Rona on 628865 or Marion on 670317.

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Coupar Angus

Arts and Crafts Group, Lesser Hall, Coupar Angus Town Hall, Friday mornings, 9.15-11.15am. Entry £3 at the door, but free for first session, can be crafts, computer skills, cane work, wax painting. Contact Susan Stewart 01828 627766.

Rattray

Yoga and crèche, Rattray Hall, Balmoral Road, Rattray. Anyone can go to yoga, but first-come, first-served for the crèche. Entry £3 on the door, but free for first session.

Crèche opens at 9.15am, yoga starts at 9.30am.

Yoga finishes at 10.30, but people can stay til 11am for cup of tea.

Yoga instructor – Julie.

Chair – Angie, 01250 870000

Treasurer – Erin, 01250 872363

Susan Stewart, 01828 627766

Scottish Slimmers, Coupar Angus Town Hall Return to top

Evening Slimming, Mondays, 5-7pm.

Saturday 10am-12pm.

Just turn up !

St Annes Church Parent and Toddler Group

Mondays and Fridays, 10am – 12noon. Tea/coffee and children’s snacks served. Admission £1 per family.

STARS - School of Theatre Arts in Rural Scotland

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Learn to improve your singing, dancing and acting skills. Fun and informal – no experience necessary. Every Tuesday during school terms, in Lesser Town Hall, Coupar Angus.

Ages 5-8 years – 4pm-5pm

Ages 9-12 years – 5pm-6pm

£3.50 per session (payable in blocks at start of each term). Enquiries to Fiona Retalic, 28 Lochbank Road, Forfar, Tel 01307 469362 or 07894 138890. Email: fiona@stars.uk.com

Tea Dances Return to top

Wednesday, Coupar Angus Town Hall, 1.30-3.30pm (entry from 1.15pm)

Starting Wednesday 7^th January 2009

Entry fee £2 and £1 for raffle.

Contact Flo Blyth, 01250 872074

Thursday Friends Return to top

A chance to socialise and enjoy an afternoon’s entertainment. We meet on the second Thursday of each month at the ToCH Hall, Abbey Church Hall at 2pm. We always have a raffle. Free admission.

Whist and dominos – We also have regular whist and domino evenings on the third Wednesday of Each month, also at the ToCH Hall, at 7.30pm.

Tuesday Lunch Club, St Anne’s Church Hall, Forfar Road, Coupar Angus

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Once a fortnight, starting again on Tuesday 6 January, 12.30pm, soup and a roll , sandwich or toasty, cheese and biscuits £2 per person. - 2pm

Margaret Linley 01828 670314

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Wee Springers is a fun introduction to movement and activity based on the principles of gymnastics focusing on the development of balance, co-ordination and basic motor skills.

Coupar Angus Town Hall every Friday

Class times

3yr - 5yr: 11am - 11:45am

18m - 3 yr: 12pm- 12:30pm – currently a waiting list (as of 4 Jan 09)

3yr - 5yr: 1pm - 1:45pm – currently a waiting list (as of 4 Jan 09)

Sessions are lead by a British Gymnastics Qualified Coach.

Wee Springer participants receive priority entry into Sports Development Gymnastics Sessions at Blairgowrie High School Recreation Centre once they move up to Primary School.

For further information contact:

Laura Munro, Gymnastics Development Officer on 01738 637129 or email: Lmunro@.pkc.gov.uk

Alternatively contact

Fiona McGregor, PKL Gymnastics Co-ordinator on

01738 458900 or email: FEMcGregor@pkc.gov.uk

YWCA, Union Street Return to top

Youth drop-in – The hall has been opening on Tuesday evenings with youth workers Rory and Gregor, kids from SCYD and Gary, and there are plans to increase this to two nights a week.

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