Summary of press releases for June 2008

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Summary of press releases for June 2008

Last updated | 26/02/2008

Free Craft Afternoons at the Museum in July| 30/06/2008: Parents looking for activities to amuse the kids during the summer holidays need look no further than Perth Museum and Art Gallery this July.

On Friday 4 July, Steve MacAllister from Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre will lead a workshop on shado
Bookings open for social enterprise training course| 30/06/2008: Community and voluntary organisations and other interested parties are being invited to take up a place on a two-day social enterprise training course at the end of next month.

'Understanding Social Enterprise' will be held on Wednesday 2
Nominations sought for Perthshire Positive Action Awards| 30/06/2008: Entries and nominations are being sought for the second annual Perthshire Positive Action Awards, which will be held on Thursday 23rd October 2008 at the AK Bell Library Theatre in Perth.

The awards recognise and celebrate positive a
New Recycling Point provision in Crook of Devon| 27/06/2008: Recycling for residents in Crook of Devon has become more convenient with the introduction of a new Recycling Point.

The new facility, located at the Institute, provides residents with recycling for glass, paper, steel & aluminium can
Former pupils and staff invited to contribute to Balhousie Primary's centenary celebration| 26/06/2008: Balhousie Primary School in Perth will celebrate its 100th anniversary this Autumn. In preparation for events and activities to mark the school's centenary, former pupils and school staff are being invited to contribute through photographs and other
Perth & Kinross children lead the way in supporting others through loss| 26/06/2008: All primary schools in Perth and Kinross have recently received a new resource to support children who experience loss and bereavement.

The 'Little Book of Loss' was developed as part of the Perth & Kinross Schools Bereavement Project
Just a few places left on summer cricket camps| 26/06/2008: Just a few places remain on cricket coaching camps to be held this summer by Perth & Kinross Council's Sports Development Team, supported by Cricket Scotland.

The emphasis of all four camps will be on fun and participation, with all a
Local businesses ready for a few days at the races| 25/06/2008: The Perthshire Showcase race meeting taking place next Wednesday and Thursday (July 2 & 3) at Perth Racecourse will provide local businesses with a unique opportunity for exposure.

Local producers and companies are gearing up to
Provost to make first visit to Aschaffenburg| 24/06/2008: Provost John Hulbert and his wife Sara will make their first visit to Perth’s twin town of Aschaffenburg this month as guests of the Oberb�rgmeister, Klaus Herzog. Councillor Jack Coburn and his wife, Penny will accompany the Provost.
Achievements of young people celebrated at Spirit of Youth Awards| 24/06/2008: Perth and Kinross Youth Council recently celebrated the achievements of young people throughout Perth and Kinross at the 2008 Spirit of Youth Awards (Friday 13 June 2008).

In total, 37 awards sponsored by local individuals, businesses, Pe