Welcome to the Newtyle village website

Posted on October 24, 2010 by Ross

If you are reading this then you have reached the new village website for Newtyle, Angus, Scotland.  This website hopes to become a place to come to for information about the village, local events and occasions.  While it is still early days there is a fair amount of useful information here already.  If you think there is something missing then please let us know and we’ll update and add to the compendium.

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Newtyle Path Network Survey

Posted on May 9, 2012 by Ross

The Newtyle Path Network group has prepared a short survey to gauge current use of the path network surrounding the village.  This is part of an initial appraisal of an option to reinstate a bridge over the Newtyle-Meigle road at the end of the Railway Path.

Please click the link to complete the short survey: Path Survey (opens in a new window).

Paper copies of the form can be found in the Post Office on North Street.

The closing date for submissions is 11th June 2012.

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Car Boot Sale

Posted on April 21, 2012 by Ross

car-boot-sale-wnNewtyle Bowling Club is hosting a Car Boot Sale on Sunday 29th April 11am – 2pm.

To book a space in the bowling club car park please call 01828650309.  Spaces are £7 in advance and £9 on the day.

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Newtyle Path Network Coffee Morning

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Ross

Newtyle Path NetworkThe annual Newtyle Path Network Coffee morning is taking place on Saturday 14th April from 10:00am till 11:30am in the Wharncliffe Hall.  There will be a Sales Table and Raffle and booklets and maps of the Path Network will be on sale.  Come along and enjoys the eats and refreshments and plenty of chat.

Donations for the Sales Table and Raffle would be much appreciated.  Tickets at the door: adults £2.50, children 50p.

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Newtyle WRI Next Meeting

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Ross

SWRI-150x150The next meeting of the Newtyle WRI is 12th April at 7:30pm in the Legion Hall.  It is a hands-on evening using flowers for Spring with Sheena and Leanne Alexander.

All you need to take part is 4-5 flowers and some greenery.  All welcome.  There may be a small charge.

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Silent Auction

Posted on April 11, 2012 by Ross

Ssh! Silent AuctionCome along to the Legion Hall in Newtyle on Friday 20th April at 7:30pm.  There are going to be some real bargains including books, toys, household items, home baking and more.

Admission is £3 at the door and includes refreshments.

The event is in aid of Newtyle Church funds.

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Sir James Cayzer, fifth Baronet of Gartmore

Posted on March 2, 2012 by Ross

Sir James Cayzer, the fifth Baronet of Gartmore and a generous supporter of many charitable causes, has died at his home in Kinpurnie Castle north of Dundee. He was 81.

Read more at The Courier and the Telegraph

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Newtyle Park Play Space

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Ross

The play apparatus in Newtyle Park has been removed by the Council – you could not miss the two excavators and tip trucks ripping up the foundations this week.  The bare earth patches are going to be grassed and a new set of play structures should be in place in the next 10 to 12 weeks.  Watch this space for more details on what we are going to get following on from the response I got from Angus Council:

From @AngusCouncil Newtyle’s not losing a playpark its getting a new one! Council’s installing shiny new play equipment very soon!

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The Gruffalo in Blair

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Ross

the Gruffalo is coming to BlairWant something to entertain the children with this December? The Alyth, Rattray and Blair Playgroups are showing the film of the musical stage play of the Gruffalo on Saturday 17th December starting 10:45am in Newhill Campus in Blair. Please get in touch with Nicola MacFarlane on 01828 633772 or just buy tickets from the Dirliebane in Alyth or the Music Box in Blair.

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Location Location Location

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Ross

Iain Buick provides a monthly view back into Newtyle’s history through the articles in the Church newsletter.  December’s issue has an article on the weaving industry in the village in the 1840s and 1850s.  He mentions George Moon’s 32 Loom Factory off Church Street and provides some sketches from the original history of Newtyle.  You can still the building there today.

If you want to receive the Newtyle Church newsletter you can contact Iain at 11 Coupar Angus Road, Newtyle or use the contact form on this site.

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Christmas Services in Newtyle

Posted on December 6, 2011 by Ross

Christmas services in Newtyle.

  • Sunday 18th December 10:00am – Nativity with the Fun Club
  • Saturday 24th December 11:30pm – Watch-night service
  • Sunday 25th December 10:00am – Christmas day worship
  • Sunday 1st January 10:00am – New Year’s day worship
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