In the October 2018 Newsletter, available in the shops on Saturday 29 September...

Autumn is finally upon us, and that means it´s time to start thinking about… Christmas! Or at least, the Christmas lights that decorate Kinross year after year. Light up Kinross is an organisation that has been providing lights and a Christmas tree for Kinross since 1999. Appeals for donations and sponsorships are put out on an annual basis, and help is urgently required from the traders and public in Kinross if the Christmas lights are to continue in the longer term. If you want to see Kinross at its festive best for years to come, pick up a copy of your Newsletter to find out more.

If the thought of preparing for Christmas raises your stress levels, look no further than your October Newsletter for help in remaining calm and composed this year. "Mindfulness" means to be in a state of alert stillness, and we have a fascinating feature in the Newsletter this month that can show you how to start on the path of meditation, philosophy and reflection, all the better to be prepared for whatever life can send your way!

As ever, you´ll also find our usual mix of councillors´ reports, local and community news, views, sport and features. The Newsletter is your essential guide to what´s happening in and around Kinross-shire, so don´t miss out on the fun - make sure you get your copy!

Enjoy your Newsletter - all the best from the Team, until next month.