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Kids at risk near quarries

Dear Editor, – Tragically, every year, young people put themselves at risk of injury and even death in their local quarries. It happens right across the country – and it happens in Perthshire. Read

Calling all kids growing up in care

Dear Editor, – Growing up in care myself, I know how frustrating it feels when people don't listen to you. Young people in care in your local area have something to say and they want you to listen. That's why we have organised Amplify, the largest gathering of care experienced young people. It takes place on August 5 & 6 and is organised by A National Voice and supported by the British Association of Adoption & Fostering. So if you know of a young person who has something to shout about, get them along to Amplify so they can be heard. Read

Watch your heart attack!

Dear Editor, – Billboards going up across Scotland today (Tuesday) herald a TV first as British Heart Foundation (BHF) Scotland invites the nation to ‘watch their own heart attack’ through a television event that could help save lives. Read

Angling theme for unique charity

Dear Editor, – On October 15, the Kenmore Hotel in Perthshire is to host the traditional closing dinner to mark the end of the salmon fishing season. This year the closing dinner will raise funds for Casting for Recovery UK & Ireland, marking Breast Cancer Awareness Month with an angling theme. Read

Reader’s memories of wartime Almondbank

Dear Editor, – Your story about the hall in Almondbank brought back memories of when I lived there as a child in the wartime. Read

Removal of Blue Badges causes distress

Dear Editor, – Voluntary Car Schemes in Perth and Kinross, one of which has been operating for 25 years, are utterly dismayed at the council’s decision to remove their Blue Badge allocation. Read

Call for new road bridge

Dear Editor, – After the chaos caused in Perth by cars and buses trying to get to the Game Fair at Scone Palace, surely it would make more sense to build a new road bridge over the Tay rather than a bridge to cater for cyclists and pedestrians. Read

Over-60s not to blame for City Hall decision

Dear Editor, – I did not vote at the last election, which was a shambles. Read

Aberfeldy is in full bloom this summer

Dear Editor, – Following last year's success, local group Move 2 Improve have been making Aberfeldy sparkle once again with the introduction of hanging baskets. Read

Devastating impact of turbines

Dear Editor, – I read with interest the front page piece on 'Power to the People’ (PA, June 10) and hope that the Rev. McFadzean, of Bankfoot, may not be aware of the devastating impact this windfarm proposal will have on most of Perthshire. Read

Looking for Ron

Dear Editor, – For some time now we have been trying to contact Ron McDougal, who was with us on 118 Sqdn, in Germany in the early 1950s. We've tried to find his phone number, etc without success. Read

Academical thank you

DEAR Editor, – The pupils and staff of Perth Academy would like to thank all businesses who supported them on their recent activity days. Read

I’ll bet a fish supper that this idealistic idea could be a vote winner for Roseanna

Dear Editor – I can well understand how miffed our politicians must feel at times, given the slings and arrows of seeming ingratitude, flack,and even abuse they have to take from the electorate for their efforts. Read

MP’s column avoids the PO closure issue

Dear Editor, – I was amazed that just days before the announcement of the Government’s Post Office closure program was published, the Labour MP for Ochil and South Perthshire completely avoids this issue in the newspaper space you provide him. Read

Macpherson should have got five years for every life lost

Dear Editor, – The news that Ewan Macpherson, who killed five people, including a family of three and two passengers in his own car in a road crash while driving on the wrong side of the road at night, only received 3.4 years is nothing short of outrageous. Read

A85 road safety campaign must continue - MSP

Dear Editor, – Following the sentencing at Edinburgh High Court of the motorist whose actions resulted in the deaths of five individuals on the A85 on the Burnbrae stretch in February 2007, I promise to continue the local campaign to see road safety improvement on the A85. Read

Magnificent event for Highland Perthshire

Dear Editor, – Having just competed in the Etape Caledonia cycle race for the first time, I am writing to publicly thank the organisers, Perth and Kinross Council, the volunteers and the people of Highland Perthshire for a magnificent event. Read

Big thanks from Twins Plus Perth

Dear Editor, – Sue Gemmell was delighted to receive a cheque for £100 for Homestart Perth following the recent sponsored toddle by Twins Plus Perth. Read

Honest and informed debate call

Dear Editor, – I have been reading the letters and reports about WRVS Meals on Wheels in your newspaper for a number of weeks now. I can honestly say most of the comments are ill-informed, and not helpful in any way. Read

Etape protest embarrassed Big County

Dear Editor, – Having just taken part in the Etape Caledonia for the second year running, I’d like to pass on my thanks to the thousands of local people who came out and supported the event. It was a great encouragement to the participants to be cheered all along the route and they created a fantastic atmosphere. Read