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The funeral took place in Dairsie church recently of Alex. Kennedy, who for many years farmed at Parknowe Farm, Dairsie. After his retirement from the farm in 1989, he settled at Troustie, Crail. He was widely respected throughout the farming community and beyond, his ready friendship being much appreciated. Alex was a loyal churchman, being ordained into the eldership in Dairsie Church in 1961, and served there as session clerk from 1986 to 1990. For his length of years as an elder, Alex was presented with a long service certificate. He is survived by his sons Andrew and David. Sympathy is expressed to them and their families.
Dairsie Primary School has taken on the challenge to become an Eco School with the aim of winning a Green Flag for the school. The children are very enthusiastic and no doubt will be badgering parents into "switching off lights" when not required to save energy, recycling waste and reducing pollution. So it is very worthwhile picking up litter, putting back a shopping trolley and recycling that aluminium can. Most of the large bins are adjacent to the school and just recently we have taken delivery of a bin for waste paper generated at school.
Last week we had an abundance of witches, warlocks, ghosts and generally spooky people at our Halloween Party. Amongst the prize winners for the best fancy dress were Robert, Abbey and Innes, Heather, Aimee and Yvonne. Although I must say, everyone made a great effort and had obviously put a lot of thought and time into their costumes. The children dooked for apples and played traditional party games until it was time to go home.
Primary 5 boys and girls are enjoying a series of six football-coaching sessions from Ben Reekie. He is putting them through a rigorous but fun programme in school, you've probably heard them at the other end of the village!
We take this opportunity to inform you about "Captain Cards". This is our enterprise project and we are busy making beautiful Christmas cards for sale. Watch this space for updates on this topic!
Winners of the October draw of the Dairsie War Memorial 200 Club draw were B. Crowe - £20: C. Eccles - £10: and L. Murray - £5.
The funeral service for Ina Scott was held in Dairsie Parish Church on 4th November. The minister spoke of a woman who had always kept busy with her many interests, which she continued to enjoy, in spite of having Parkinsons disease for the past 20 years. Ina was born in Kilmany then later the family moved to Dairsie Mains. She served in the ATS from 1941-46, and in 1953 married "Scottie" in Dairsie Manse. In her working life, she was in service at Aytounhill, then a daily help until her retirement. They moved to Ardencaple Terace when her husband retired in 1977, and she stayed there after he died in 1989. She attended Dairsie Church when she was able, and always kept busy, even after her failing health necessitated her recent admission to Adamson's Hospital. Our thoughts are with her children, Andrew and Kathleen, and their families, her two sisters, and her many friends.
It is tomorrow, Saturday, at 12 noon, and as always not to be missed. Great homemade soup, cake and candy stall, and the raffle for the very generous Christmas hamper. In aid of funds for the upkeep of Your hall, and a friendly place to be, so please give the dedicated helpers your support.
The funeral service for Elizabeth Courtney was conducted by the Rev. Alex. Strickland in Dairsie Church on Tuesday, 16th November. Betty, as she was known, stayed in Osnaburgh Court from 1976 to 1994. In January 1994, she and her husband, Bob, to whom she was devoted, celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. Eventually, after Bob's death, her failing health resulted in a move to stay near her family in Glasgow, until her death at 96 years of age. She was remembered at the service by a good number of local folk, as well as family and friends from Glasgow. She attended the church faithfully, and though retiring by nature, she supported local events. They were very proud of their two Scottie dogs and, and Betty was remembered especially for the many hours she devoted to her garden. Thoughts are with her family and friends at this time.
The devotions were led by the President, who spoke of the work of Mary Slessor, before introducing the speaker, Mrs. Sherriff, a reader in the Presbytery of St. Andrews, who spoke on the work of the "Tearfund", a Christian aid and relief fund, which responds with practical help anywhere in the world - when disaster strikes, or in giving guidance or money through local Christian organisations to set up long-term projects to enable them to help themselves. Tearfund is a Guild project, with urgent aid needed for the starving children in Guatemala, who are severely malnourished. During the break for refreshments, members were pleased to purchase items from "Tearcraft", the trading arm of the fund, from which the craftworkers receive fair payment for their work.
A popular event as always, with local folk arriving as soon as the doors opened, ready and waiting, to discover the varieties of soup on offer, and none were disappointed. Just about everything is donated, and those who gave, as well as those who came, were warmly thanked by the Chairperson, Morag Jones. The huge 'Guess the birthday' teddy was won by Margaret Roberts, and the magnificent Christmas hamper went to a delighted Janet Douglas. Takings from admissions and sales came to £269, and from ticket sales for the hamper, a further £125 - a total of £394, for which welcome support the hall committee is delighted.