WE NOW have a nice floral display in the Merkinch, thanks to Councillor Peter Corbett, the Community Council, and the following shops: Royal India Takeaway, Charlie’s Chippy, mp33, Nicols, Merkinch Enterprise, Evergreen, Sammy Lee, Macdonalds newsagents, Ann’s hairdressers, Gow’s bakers, Forbes pharmacy, Ladbrokes, Pronto, Merkinch Stores & Post Office, and Clach shoe repairs. I would also like to thank Betty Urquhart for allowing me time off to collect the monies. Jim Smith, Secretary, Merkinch Traders.