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Chair-Based Exercise
This class provides a gently stimulating exercise session to help keep body and mind active with all the associated physical and social benefits.
27 Apr 2026 at The Birks Cinema
Knit and Knatter
This session offers a couple of hours to focus on your latest knitting project.
27 Apr 2026 at The Birks Cinema
Chess Night
This weekly session offers chess matches for all levels and abilities. You don't need to have a chess partner or board to join in.
27 Apr 2026 at The Birks Cinema
Crafty Cafe
This group offers an opportunity to work on your own craft project, have a chat and get some inspiration for a new craft.
27 Apr 2026 at Nest Creative Spaces
Climate Movie Night
Monthly screenings of climate-related films with an opportunity to stay behind afterwards to chat about it.
27 Apr 2026 at The Birks Cinema
Papercraft Group
This weekly session provides a chance to try out different paper crafts .You can bring your own paper craft project or take part in the project of the week.
28 Apr 2026 at Nest Creative Spaces
Auchterarder Drama Group Rehearsals
The group spans from 8 - 80 year olds and is for all with an interest in drama and putting on a performance.
28 Apr 2026 at Auchterarder Picturehouse
Creative Reuse Group
This group offers a chance to give a new lease of life to items you have that are marked or look worse for wear. There are also items available to decorate if y...
29 Apr 2026 at Nest Creative Spaces

Longer pub hours bring 'more crime and ambulance call-outs'
Researchers say there was a rise in alcohol-related ambulance calls when Aberdeen's pubs opened to 03:00.
Too few migrants are coming to Scotland, say SNP
The SNP say more migrants are needed to support the economy, but Reform claim immigration has pushed the system to breaking point.
My horse won at 300/1 - while I was stuck in a meeting
Kevin Mercer knew something was up when his phone started buzzing with messages from friends and family.
Man dies after getting into difficulty at reservoir
Helicopters, ambulances and two fire engines were involved in a rescue attempt at Clatto Reservoir on Saturday

Trump says King will be 'very safe' during US visit after security talks
The state visit will go ahead despite concerns raised after a gunman targeted an event attended by the president.
UK's biggest ever environmental pollution claim reaches High Court
One of the UK's largest chicken producers and a water company accused of polluting three rivers including the River Wye
UK healthy life expectancy falls by two years in past decade
Poor housing, obesity and the effects of deprivation have been suggested as underlying cause.
Arson arrest after fire at packed-out LGBT+ club
An eyewitness says "thousands" of people were evacuated from the club.

Michael Jackson biopic smashes box office record
The film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally.
'We have no sleep': What it's like to run a round-the-clock celebrity fan page
Fan accounts and celebrity update pages are taking over timelines on platforms such as X and TikTok.
Man becomes seventh Millionaire jackpot winner
Roman Dubowski, of Stockport, says he knew the answer to the 15th question in the ITV show "straight away".
Noah Kahan was crowned a superstar. It messed with his head
The US singer became a festival headliner after his third album, triggering a crisis of confidence.

Daytimes with Lewis Ness
10:00am - 1:00pm

Join Lewis throughout the day for the latest community chat, music and regular interviews from across Perthshire.
The Heartland FM Noticeboard with Alex Horsburgh
1:00pm - 3:00pm

The Heartland FM Noticeboard is an in-depth look at the latest community events taking place across Perthshire. Alex Horsburgh has all the details, alongside the best music and chat.
Afternoon's with Ronny Costello
3:00pm - 5:00pm

Ronny brings the very best music and chat, with a look at what's happening across Perthshire, every weekday.