Blairgowrie & Rattray Hub Magazine Summer 2023

our local community. If you have any items
you would like to donate, please contact our
Secretary Deborah Rogers. Email
secretary@blairgowrie.rotary1010.org
If you would like to learn more about Rotary,
and in particular Rotary in Blairgowrie and
District, look us up on Facebook, check out
our website www.blairgowrie.rotary1010.org
or contact our Secretary Deborah Rogers
secretary@blairgowrie.rotary1010.org
Blairgowrie & Rattray Access Network (BRAN)
Egg ‘n’ Chips!
BRAN tend the town’s core footpaths keeping
them accessible for all to enjoy. Find an
illustrated leaflet detailing the Path Network at
www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15353/Blairgowrie-pathnetwork
.
Our work parties are never dull. We’ve certainly
had variety throughout the Spring months;
unblocking ditches on Cargill’s Way, hoeing Tam
Stewart’s Brae, lopping gorse along Kirklands,
chopping overgrowth on St Finks and freeing
culverts at Craighall Gorge. Thanks to the
generosity of Sholach Christmas Trees we
were able to utilise their donated chippings at
Ardblair Woods to tackle the muddy entrances,
following which our volunteers enjoyed their
Easter cream eggs. (See photo)
network during the growing season. Quite a
challenge.
None of this would be possible without the
unmitigated dedication and determination of
the unassuming Ian Richards who has worked
tirelessly as Secretary and, subsequently, Chair
of BRAN ensuring the organisation’s growth and
cohesion. We are so very grateful to him. Ian
remains a committee member but has handed
over the reins to Keith Reid & Derek Balloch as
Joint Chairs.
Why not follow BRAN on Facebook or, to receive
an invite to our regular work parties, contact:
briancampbell3@aol.com or
derekballoch@hotmail.co.uk
Our marvellous mowers, Ally Donald &
Grahame Mustard have commenced operations
to keep the grass controlled across the path
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