Omicron Scam Alert
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute (CTSI) has received evidence of a scam that uses the rising Omicron variant to dupe recipients. Members of the public received an email clad in NHS branding as well as texts calling on them to "apply now for Omicron PCR test...
A Christmas Warning
Terri, one of our Community Councillors posted this warning. ‘A black car drove slowly passed my house. The window was open and the passenger held a phone up taking a photo or video. I’ve reported it to the police but wanted to share this. Could be totally innocent...
New award for the Wild Heart Bakery
A wonderful accolade for the team at Wild Hearth Bakery ,,,,, This was the scene on Friday evening when they found out that they had won Best Bakery in Scotland in the annual Slow Food Awards 😊. Don’t worry, the single malt whisky went into the sourdough...
New Network Hub Meeting Place
Welcome to The Network Hub, a group run on a Wednesday & Friday from 7pm until 9pm for the men & women of the Strathearn Area who are looking for something to do/ somewhere to go. Here you can sit by the open fire, have a cuppa, play board games, chat, accept...
Comrie in Colour – End of Year Update
As we approach the end of 2021 catch up with what Comrie in Colour has achieved this year and our plans for next year.
Scamshare Bulletin and Cyberscotland Bulletin – December 2021
The recent ScamShare Bulletin from Trading Standard Scotland includes the following relevant topics: New Covid Scams Storm Arwen Doorstep Scams The Real Cost of Buying a Puppy This Christmas Counterfeit Cosmetics Fake Reviews Online Appliance Warranty Fraud Christmas...
Parcel Thefts – Advice
The following festive advice has been circulated on behalf of PC Allen Paul, Business Resilience Advisor at the Scottish Business Resilience Centre. As thousands of households are gearing up for the festive period, more and more people are using online retailers to...
Strathearn Ramblers Programme January – Easter 2022
The Strathearn Ramblers have announced their programme for the first few months of 2022: 16th January 2022 Stroll - 5 miles Circular from Comrie via the Earthquake House. 30th January 2022 Walk - 7.5 miles Dunblane to Kinbuck Circular 20 February 2022 Walk - 5.5 miles...
Covid Boosters
Anyone who is over 50, or in one of the previous at-risk groups (16+ with health condition, unpaid carer or household contact of immunosuppressed) can now attend a drop in for their COVID booster (and flu jab) from 12 weeks after their second dose. Health and social...
Comrie Cancer Shop Re-opening
On the Friday the 10th December, at 10:00, the Comrie Cancer Research Club Shop is reopening. It has been closed for some time now, and much hard work has gone into its refurbishment. Thank you to everyone who has been involved in getting this iconic shop refurbished...
Scam Alert – Bogus Omicron PCR test
Members of the public should be aware of a new scam where fraudsters are circulating posts on social media channels claiming to be from the NHS advising of a newly developed PCR test which detects the Omicron variant. Do NOT click on the links in the post. If you have...
Festive Period Waste and Recycling Arrangements
There will be no collections on the 25th, 26th December or the 1st and 2nd of January 2022. Revised collection dates for waste and recycling are detailed below.
Breastfeeding Support Group
Our local breastfeeding support group is currently running on Wednesday mornings 10-12 at the Rural Hall for all breastfeeding families and pregnant women who would like to learn more about breastfeeding. Please come along and enjoy a cuppa, some chocolate and a bit...
Thanks to all
Comrie once again has stepped up in the last 48 hours .. I personally, as well as Scott and the rest of Comrie Community Council would like to thank everyone who has done their upmost to support the vulnerable in the village during the power cut. It has been...
Comrie Parish Church Winter Fayre
Comrie Parish Church wish to thank everyone who managed to turn up to the Winter Fayre despite the fact it was so cold and no one had any electricity. Thanks also to those who couldn’t make it due to the weather but still donated their stall money. Many thanks to all...
Butchers Festive Season Order List
Don't leave it until the last minute to order your turkey and trimmings. Local butcher, D Comrie & Son have issued their Festive Season Order List.
Late Night Christmas Shopping
Thursday 2nd December, late night shopping is back. Christmas gifts galore. Shops open until 8pm.
Amber Weather Warning – Storm Arwen
Storm Arwen – Amber Warning Winds could gust to more than 75mph over some parts of Scotland when Storm Arwen hits, the Met Office has warned. An amber warning has been issued for northern and eastern Scotland from Orkney down to the Borders from 15:00 on Friday to...
Comrie Cinema Club – 4th December
We've a double bill coming on December 4th to Comrie Cinema Club. At 4pm we have Living Proof - An evocative Scottish documentary which uses 100 years of archive footage exploring how we are where we are with the climate crisis. Entry by donation. At 7.30 we have...
Protect your pipes: heat, insulate and protect your home
As we come into the colder months of the year, and with some wintry weather in the forecast this week for parts of the north, Scottish Water is encouraging customers in communities across Scotland to prepare their homes for winter. Their winter campaign advises anyone...