BEM for Glenys
Congratulations to Mrs Glenys Andrews for being awarded a BEM in the Birthday Honours List for her work with Open Studios.
Royal Garden Party
Last Wednesday, a number of residents from Perth and Kinross were invited to attend the Royal Garden Party at Holyrood Palace. Although The Queen was in residence, she did not attend. This year the Garden Party was hosted by Prince Charles – The Duke of Rothesay, as he is known when he visits Scotland, The
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Retired teacher David Dykes presented with his MBE medal
Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross, Stephen Leckie, was delighted to attend Perth Academy for the investiture of David Dykes, who was made an MBE for his services to the school and Perth community, in last year’s birthday honours. Current pupils and staff welcomed Mr Dykes back to the school for his investiture ceremony. The Lord-Lieutenant
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Inaugural Honours Festival
Honours are awarded to people twice a year, on the Queen’s birthday and at New Year. If you’d like to find out more about more honours system and how to nominate someone for an award you may wish to join a workshop and the Inaugural Honours Festival taking place across the UK this week. Full
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Royal representative, Lord Hodge, visits Crieff Hydro
Royal representative, Lord Hodge, visited Crieff Hydro Hotel, where he met with representatives from a number of Perthshire organisations. Lord Hodge, the Lord High Commissioner who grew up in Perthshire and had some fond memories of his time spent at Crieff Hydro during family breaks, was welcomed by Stephen Leckie, Lord-Lieutenant of Perth and Kinross.
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Sunday 5th June Community Mela and Picnic
Starting with a Parade at 12 noon on Tay Street Bring on the first Perthshire Mela! A glorious celebration of world music, dance and culture, kicks off with a a colourful parade down Tay Street and culminates in a day of big, bright and beautiful activities on the North Inch. – Music Stage – Dancers –
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Saturday 4th June 5K Jubilee Race
If you prefer your celebrations a little more active then swap your dancing shoes for running shoes and prepare to hit the streets in our Jubilee 5K race through the city – also including a Family Mile and a Toddler Dash! 5K Jubilee Run: Open to entrants from 13 years. Family Mile: Juniors 3 – 8 years must
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Saturday 4th June Classic Car Rally
Saturday 4th June | 10am to 3pm | Tay Street We all have an image in our mind’s eye of Her Majesty regally waving from her many cars throughout the past 70 years. This wonderful Classic Car Rally will capture the spirit of motoring through the ages including vintage cars from the year of her coronation,
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Thursday 2nd June Jubilee Beacons
We are proud to be joining in the lighting of a series of Jubilee Beacons, which will spread across the whole of Perth and Kinross as part of a national network of beacons. We have seven beacons aross the region all of which will be lit at 9.45pm on Thursday 2nd June, and will last for
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Thursday 2nd June Platinum Jubilee Concert
Heralding the start of our weekend celebrations, The Jubilee Concert is a free event, open to the people of Perth and its visitors. This very special concert has been directed and produced by Kevin Lamb, a distinguished musician who has numerous recordings and broadcasts to his credit. The evening will be compered by the legendary Alasdair Hutton
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