Mary's Meals is a charity which now serves a nutritious meal to over 3 million children every school day in 16 countries across the world, in a place of education, giving them the chance to learn and thrive. The Blairgowrie and District support group welcomes anyone who would like to offer their time or skill to help those suffering extreme poverty.

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.

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. A huge thank you to all those who donated their left over foreign notes and coins or out of circulation British currency last year. It resulted in a donation to Mary's Meals of £496.24 which surprised and delighted us. We have started a new collection, so if you have any lurking in the back of a drawer we would be happy to take them!

Annual Coffee Morning - Saturday 20th June 2026 in Blairgowrie Town Hall. Massive thanks to all who helped at the Coffee Morning on Saturday, and to all those who donated baking and items for the stalls and raffle and also those who came along to join us. I am delighted to report that we raised £1,406.39 for Mary's Meals due to your efforts. The promised answers for the quiz are below.

Next Fundraising Events

A "Scrabble Trail" around the shops in Blairgowrie High Street and Allan Street starts on July 3rd. Entry forms can be obtained from (and returned to) Something Special Flowers or The Card Gallery. Entries must be returned by 30th July 2026.

Blairgowrie Highland Games - Sunday 6th September 2026

Our Blueberry picking times for 2026 are Friday 18th September from 3pm to 6pm and Monday 12th October from 9am to 1.30pm. at Thomas Thomson, Ashgrove Road.

Meikleour Christmas Sale - Saturday 7th November 2026 in Meikleour Hall.

Annual Ceilidh - Friday 8th January 2027 in Blairgowrie Town Hall

                                         Dingbats - Answers

Thanks to those who had a go!

There were 2 all correct answers returned and the winner drawn at the coffee morning was from Burrelton.

1.   Double Vision                                         11.   What's Up

2.   Round in Circles                                     12.  The Extra Mile

3.   Water (H to O)                                        13.  Robin Hood

4.   Forecast                                                  14.  Ring of Truth

5.   Hero                                                        15.  It's in the Bag

6.   Back Streets                                           16.  Witchcraft

7.   Evergreen                                               17.  Fit as a Fiddle

8.   Big Ben                                                    18.  A Square Mile

9.   Bluebells                                                 19.  Butterfly Stroke

10.  Stars in their Eyes                                 20.  Say It With Flowers