The Fife Herald has kindly given the Dairsie web site permission to copy the Dairsie News that is printed in the Fife Herald every week.
It is sad indeed to hear that problems continue in the village - the most recent on Friday when glass from a broken bottle was found scattered around in the shelter in the school playground. At the very least it is thoughtless behaviour, but the possible danger to our local children is obviously great. Surely causing this vandalism can give those concerned no pleasure, and in the process they themselves may be endangered. It is understood that there has been an incident in which a teenager was hurt, and the police were called; with that in mind, it is hoped that this kind of behaviour can be stopped, with local folk being observant and reporting any incidents to the police.
Members of the Church Guild invite all to come along to the final coffee morning of the season, to be held in the Church Hall on Thursday, 11th October from 10am. They look forward to a full house on that day. Good home baking, good company, before the colder weather deters folk from venturing out. All welcome.
Winners of the September draw of the Dairsie War Memorial 200 Club were: H. Braid - £20; S. Eccles - £10 and G. Horsburgh - £5. Tickets for nice year will soon be on sale - £5 for an easy way to help keep the village hall going, and a chance each month for a year to have a winning number - a real bargain.
Dairsie was just one of the hundreds and more where a home was opened as part of the World's Biggest Coffee Morning Appeal. Carol Owen thanks all those who supported the event, as well as all who kindly provided cakes, raffle prizes and home produce, and is pleased to report that £263.20 was raised for this very worthwhile charity.
This Saturday, 6th October, in the Memorial Hall at 7pm. The hall committee are looking for teams of four people to book a table for £5. To book phone Carol, and be there to join in the fun!
Dairsie Church was full of flowers for the Harvest Thanksgiving Service led by The Rev. Gareth Davies. Coffee/tea was enjoyed in the hall after the service, then it was a busy time for volunteers who brought cheer to the more senior citizens with a delivery of plants or flowers later in the day.
A date to act upon - The Moderator of the Presbytery of St Andrews, the Rev. David Arnott is to conduct the worship in Dairsie Church on Sunday, 14th October at 9.30am. and it is hoped that as many worshippers as possible will be there to welcome him on that day.
Mrs Armes presided over the September meeting of Dairsie SWRI. She welcomed Mr McDonald from Fife Fire and Safety Service who gave a most interesting and informative talk and slide show. A few members accepted the offer of a home check on fire and police safety which has proved most helpful.
Competitions: Matrimonial jam - 1st M. Smith; 2nd W. Ferguson. Flower of the month - 1st W. Ferguson; 2nd - A. Brown.
The Guild meets again on Monday, 15th October at 7pm when Mrs Duggan from the Library Service will speak on "Libraries are not just books" As usual, this is an open meeting at which all are welcome.
There are a limited number of tickets for the harvest supper, which is to be held in the church hall on Friday 19th October at 7.15pm - tickets at £5 are obtainable from the Rev Andrew Stevenson, Mary Lorimer, or Willa Ferguson. This event is being organised by church members in aid of "Practical Action" for their work in the Darfur region of the Sudan.
The Quiz night was held last Saturday with only 9 teams taking part - down on previous years. The questions were compiled by Blair Littlejohn and in his absence read out by Margaret Roberts. The winning team "Quizzy Lizzie" comprised Liz, David and Richard Woodcock and Christopher Smith. In her vote of thanks, Carol Owen, Chairperson, thanked everyone for attending, and everyone who had sponsored the rounds. All proceeds from the evening will be used to maintain the Hall.
The next fundraiser for the Hall will be the winter warmer in the Hall on Saturday 17th November.
Members were given a very interesting talk and demonstration on "Reflexology" at the October meeting. Mrs.Julie Baker, whose skills also include Indian head massage and Reiki, spoke of how her interest in reflexology began, and then of the very challenging courses required to obtain her qualification, including a very in depth study of anatomy and physiology. Then members watched a demonstration of a typical treatment session, and marvelled at the fine sensitivity of touch to find the raised areas on the foot which indicate problem areas anywhere on the body. She was thanked by the President, Janette Armes, and questions continued over refreshments.
Competition winners were: Photo of most interesting building - 1st Nancy Napier; 2nd Mary Booth. Flower of the month - 1st Doris Eccles; 2nd Anne Brown.
The service in Dairsie Parish Church was taken by the Moderator of the Presbytery and Minister of Hope Park Church, St. Andrews, the Rev. David Arnott. He was given a warm welcome as it is five years since the last visit of a Moderator. During the term of office, it is the custom of the Moderator to fulfil a few visits to churches within the Presbytery, and he brought prayers from the Presbytery to the congregation, especially at this difficult time when our minister is unwell. The Session Clerk, Alex. Lorimer, welcomed the Rev. Arnott on behalf of all, and also read the lessons. The Moderator chose for his sermon "How much do you believe" which proved to be most interesting and challenging. After the service, members were pleased to have the opportunity to meet the Moderator over refreshments in the church hall.
The topic for the October meeting was "Honouring the mind" and as there was a change from the planned programme, the President, Willa Ferguson led a discussion on attitudes of mind. A presentation on positive or negative thinking led to a lively and wide ranging discussion, which proved to be an interesting change to from the more usual format of a speaker followed by questions. It is hoped to have the speaker from the Library Services next month. The usual refreshments and business meeting completed the meeting.
Winners of the October draw of the Dairsie War Memorial 200 Club were all from Osnaburgh Court. They were R. Mason - £20; B. Smith - £10 and A. Maxwell £5.
Supper 7.15pm prompt in the Church Hall, and such an appetising spread that all tucked in happily to the tasty fare supplied by church members. Your correspondent recalls stovies, meat lasagne, and veggie lasagne, followed by a scrumptious array of desserts, including Pavlova, trifles and fruit salads. Apologies if any offerings are not mentioned, but with tea/coffee and mints to follow, it was a fantastic spread. During and for a while after the meal, the around 40 diners enjoyed music on keyboard and a singalong led by Lewis, the church organist, followed by a church member, Jim Anderson with humorous readings from a favourite poet of his, Robert Service, and well known Scots songs to enjoy together. The evening was compered by Andrew Stevenson, whose vote of thanks to all who had worked so hard in planning, setting up, cooking etc was enthusiastically supported by all, who are still talking about the happy atmosphere and the super supper!