People in our Church

GRAHAM NICHOLSON

Graham Nicholson works as Director of Student Services at the University of Dundee, leading a team of 200 in co-ordinating all aspects of student care and support, as well as entrepreneurship and conference and hospitality organisation. Married with three children and nine grandchildren, Graham lives near the village of Rait in the Carse of Gowrie. He is the main organiser of the biennial Glen of Rait Games and also chairs the Braes of the Carse Conservation Group.

SUE OSBORNE

Sue has been a member of the congregation for a number of years and has been a key player in many of the church's fund raising events. She is a retired teacher, having latterly taught in the preparatory school at nearby Kilgraston School. She was Area Chairman of NADFAS (now the Arts Society) in Scotland and Northern Ireland, and remains a trustee of the Arts Society.  She is married with two children and four grandchildren.

ROBIN PILCHER

Robin Pilcher is a one-time farmer and novelist, having written three New York Times bestsellers. He also started the global short story website shortbreadstories.com. He lives with his wife near Longforgan from where they strive to keep in touch with their 4 far-flung children and 8 grandchildren. Robin sits on a number of local trusts and is a worship leader and treasurer of All Saints’ Church.

ELIZABETH GALLEY

Elizabeth Galley moved from Edinburgh last year to live near one of her two daughters at Errol. She was voted onto the vestry in February 2022. Inspired by the countryside of Perthshire, Elizabeth attends watercolour art classes in Perth. She has visited many countries worldwide, enjoying the different landscapes and cultures. She is fortunate to live close to her two grandsons with whom she is able to spend time regularly.

JACKIE FORBES

Jackie has been a member of All Saints' all her life, her family having been connected to the church for several generations. She takes over as vestry secretary from her mother, Mary Laurie, who has retired. Jackie has been a nurse for 30 years, primarily in Ninewells Hospital, Dundee, a job which she loves. She is currently a Staff Nurse at the Perth Royal Infirmary. Jackie is married to Stewart, who acts as one of the two church wardens. They and their three daughters are keen and accomplished skiers.

PAM MURRAY

Pam trained as a nurse in London where she met her surgeon husband, Greg, with whom she has four children and three grandchildren. Pam worked for twelve years as a matron/boarding mistress at Kilgraston School, Bridge of Earn, and still acts as a guardian to children who attend the school from abroad, having them to stay at her house for holidays and exeats. She has run her own successful jewellery business as well as working for many years with a support group charity for stroke victims. Horses have always played a major role in Pam’s life – her younger son, Will, is a fulltime events rider – and she is often called upon to judge at horse trials. Besides being a Vestry member, she is also the church's Lay Representative.

SARAH CHAPPELL

Sarah has been a member of All Saints' Church since moving to Dron, near Bridge of Earn, with her husband Guy. Sarah has helped with charities such as BLESMA and ran the Riding for the Disabled in Crieff for many years.She has three children and six grandchildren.

SUSAN BEATTIE

Susan held the role of Child Protection Officer at St. John's Episcopal Church in Forfar before following Canon Ian to worship at All Saints', driving from Forfar each Sunday with her partner, Chris. Susan has become Alternate Lay Representative of the church.