\Causewayhead

\Alva

Alva Toddler Group Meets on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9.30-11.30am in the Cochrane Hall. Group also runs through school holidays. Look on Facebook – Alva Toddlers. Darby and Joan Group meets on a Wednesday at 1.45pm in the Cochrane Foundation Hall. Knitting Group A knitting group meets at Parklands Centre at 7.30pm on the first and third Monday of the month for a friendly evening in the company of experienced machine and hand knitters. Carpet Bowls Carpet bowlers are wanted at Alva Parklands on Monday and Friday at 1.30-3.30pm. Open Doors Everyone is welcome to Alva Baptist Church for tea and coffee in a quiet, warm place for prayers or a chat on Wednesdays from 10amnoon. Community Noticeboard The notice board is situated outside the CAP/ library. Groups and individuals and ‘not for profit’ organisations can advertise activities and display posters here. To use this facility please see the notice board for further details. Wee County Walkers Walkers meet for free. Monday walks at noon from Cochrane Hall car park. New walkers and walk leaders welcome. More information at www.weecountywalkers.wordpress.com. Alzheimer Scotland A Dementia Cafe is held in the Alzheimer Scotland bungalow at 22 Viewfield Drive, Alva every Saturday from 2.30-4pm, cost £2.50. Contact Dementia Advisor Kerry MacPhee on 01786 831171 or email kmacphee@alzscot.org or stirlingservices@alzscot.org for more details. On Tuesday, November 1, Musical Memories is in Alva Parklands from 2pm. Alva Pensioners The monthly dance will be held on Saturday, October 29 at 7.30pm with music provided by Raymond Carse. A light supper will be served. Country Dance Classes are held on Mondays at 7pm at the Alva Academy Dance Studio. Age Concern Whist and dominoes are played tomorrow (Thursday) at 2pm in Alva Parish Church Hall. Parish Church The annual autumn fair will be held on Saturday, October 29 from 11am-2pm. All donations for the various stalls will be welcomed. Soup, sandwiches, coffee, tea and cakes will be served. Tickets are £2 for adults, £1 for children and £5 for families. Alva Games Bingo Tea Event takes place tonight (Wednesday) at 7.30pm in St John Vianney Church Hall.

\Bannockburn

Miners Welfare Social Club Bingo Mondays and Wednesdays at 8pm. Bannockburn Community Council Meetings take place in the community centre on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm. Allan Church Service on Sunday is at 11.15am and will be led by Janette Russell and Margaret Baxter. Sunday school during service and creche available. Prayer group meets at 10.45am. All welcome. Welcome Team 2 is on duty. Next bible study in the church hall on Thursday, November 10 from 2-3pm. All welcome, tea/coffee available. Meeting is on the second Thursday of every month thereafter. Lunch Club The club meets from noon-2pm in Allan Church Hall on the second Monday of every month. Next date November 14. All members of the community welcome, but particularly the elderly and those who live alone. Cost £2.50 includes home-made soup, filled roll, tea/coffee and biscuits. Craft Club Club meets every two weeks on Wednesdays from 2-4pm in Allan Church Hall. Forthcoming dates and activities: November 2 (festive floristry); November 16 (have a go yourself) and November 30 (cake decorating). If you have an expertise and would like to help out or if you have a wish to learn something new, then please come along. You can bring your own materials if wished. Donations accepted. Tea and coffee will be supplied, 50p donation. All welcome. Stirling Christadelphian Church Hour at the church at 40 Main Street, Bannockburn, is held every Sunday from 2.30pm with Sunday school at the same time. Women’s Group Next meeting in the community centre will be an open evening tonight (Wednesday) at 7.30pm. Anyone interested coming along to the “Handbag Party” when jewellery, handbags and scarves will be on sale, are welcome. Ladywell Church Service on Sunday at 11.15am will be led by the minister Rev Liz Robertson. Sunday school is held during the service and children all ages welcome. Team Three will be on duty. Tomorrow (Thursday), the coffee morning is from 10am-noon. There is no Craft Club this week. Ladies Group meets at 7.30pm on Monday , October 13 when the speaker will be from Castleview School. All welcome. Murrayfield UF Church Service on Sunday is at 10.30am with Rev Gary Barclay. Tea and coffee served afterwards. Parent/toddler group meets in church hall from 9.30-11.30am every Tuesday. Flower committee meets at 2A Stein Square today (Wednesday) at 3pm. Anyone looking for shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child, please see Mrs A Lomax or A Morgan; closing date is November 6. Welcoming on Sunday are Mrs J Martin and Mrs M Scott and offering are Mr J Martin and Miss E Hastings. Bowling club Bingo on Friday is at 9.30pm. Club is open on Saturday from 1pm. Joker draw at 5pm. Presentation of prizes along with buffet and dancing on Saturday, October 29.

\Braehead

Bible Lunch Club The lunch club meets on Wednesdays in the Crawford Hall, Colquhoun Street from 1-3pm and the older members of the community are invited. They will be welcome to come on their own or with a friend or carer. Bingo East Argyll Centre in Colquhoun Street has bingo every Tuesday, eyes down 7.30pm. Adults art classes Professional artist and award winning teacher Laura Newbury is holding classes for all levels with beginners welcome on Thursdays from 7-9pm in the Crawford Hall, Colquhoun Street. For further details contact 07729 050035. Constituency surgery MP Steven Paterson will be holding a surgery in the Crawford Hall on Saturday, October 29 from 1.30-2.45pm.

\Bridge of Allan

Bridge of Allan Parish Church Sunday worship takes place at the usual time of 11am and will include the celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism. Service will be conducted by Rev Dan Harper. Beadle duty: Christine Paterson. Door duty: Eleanor Clark, Ian Neil, Doreen Forrest, Graham King. The Thursday Night Group meets tomorrow (Thursday) at 7.45pm in the session room when Alistair Allan will give a talk on Visiting Albania. Book Group meets on Monday, October 31 at 7.30pm. Book is “The Coffin Road” by Peter May. For further details please contact the church office, tel 01786 834155. The guild is hosting ‘A Night at the Silent Movies’ on Tuesday, November 1 in the Chalm- ers Hall. Tickets are £6 including a light supper. This project fundraiser features Laurel and Hardy in ‘Another Fine Mess’ and will be accompanied by Forrester Pyke on the piano. Lecropt Kirk Sunday worship commences at 11.30am. Door duty: Adam McCrum and Ian McLure. Creche and Sunday school meet at same time in the hall. Evening service at 6.30pm in St Blane’s. Both services conducted by Rev Gary Caldwell. All welcome. Friendship Circle meets on Monday, October 31 at 2.30pm in hall when speaker is Ann Scott. Walking groups A free health walk with trained leaders is held Wednesday from 2-3pm. Contact Frances on 01786 827190 for the meeting point. The Stirling University Partnership walk group is on Saturdays from 10.30am-noon, meeting at the Macrobert. Contact Ian on 07768 984176. Crotchet and Knitting Group Whether you are experienced or have never knitted or crocheted before, you are welcome to join in the library on the last Thursday of each month from 2.30-4.30pm. Even if you can’t make it, the group would welcome donations of any leftover wool so members can start making items for next year’s sale, the proceeds of which go to a local charity. Allanbridge Social Club Bingo on Wednesdays starts at 7.30pm with books on sale from 7pm. The darts academy is on every Thursday from 6pm. Girls and boys are welcome. Club AGM will be held on Sunday, October 30 at 1pm. Two function rooms are available to hire, singularly or in blocks. Enquiries to the club on 01786 832198 or 07840 518896 or Facebook. Everybody welcome. Flu Vaccine Clinics Annual flu vaccination clinics will be held on Tuesday, November 15 and Thursday, November 17. Please contact the practice as soon as possible to book your appointment. Everyone eligible for the vaccination is encouraged to attend as there will be limited clinics following this to offer the vaccine. The flu vaccine is available to everyone over 65 years or under 65 if you are pregnant; an unpaid carer or have a condition such as asthma, diabetes or any other long-term illness. Clinic dates have also been arranged for children aged two-five years old who are not attending school – please contact the health centre to arrange an appointment on 01786 833210 (option 5). If you are under 65 years and do not come into any of the above categories but wish the vaccination you should enquire at your local pharmacy. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Graham Houston will be in Bridge of Allan Library on Saturday, October 29 at 10am. St Saviour’s Episcopal Church Eucharist (Communion) services are at the usual times: Sundays 8am Eucharist and 10am Sung Eucharist. Young church and creche take place in the church hall during the service. Coffee/ tea are served in the church hall after 10am Eucharist. Wednesdays at 11am in the choir vestry, a quiet, peaceful service with coffee/ tea afterwards. On Sunday, October 30 (All Saints’ Sunday) 10am Sung Eucharist; Wednesday, November 2 (All Souls’ Day) 11am Said Eucharist and 7.30pm All Souls’ Day Sung Eucharist. Sunday, November 13 (Remembrance Sunday) 10am Sung Eucharist with Act of Remembrance and 2pm Service of Remembrance at Pullar Memorial Park. On Saturday, October 29 from 2-4pm, ‘Tweeds by Anna’ open day in the Rectory. A percentage of all orders will be donated to the roof fund.

\Cambusbarron

Bowling Club Annual Presentation of Prizes is on Saturday. November 12. Anybody wishing to attend should enter their name on the list on the noticeboard. Adults £10, juniors £5. Bruce Memorial Church All are welcome to Sunday’s service at 11am which will be conducted by Rev Graham Nash. Ladies’ Lunch today (Wednesday) at 12.30pm in the church hall. Messy Church is on Sunday, October 30 from 4-6pm. Fun, food and faith for the whole family. SWI Helen Dingley gave a talk and demonstration on Swedish massage at last week’s meeting. Competition winners were: relaxation tip - 1 Margaret Cook; 2 Hazel Mather; 3 Liz Whyte; herb cushion – 1 Jennifer Mackay; 2 Margaret Stewart; 3 Elizabeth Farr. Gala event Cambusbarron Gala committee and fundraising team are hosting its first ever Halloween spooktacular at the community centre from 2-4pm. Entry £3, all ages welcome, come along for crafts, food and games plus fancy dress competition. Baby and toddler group Every Tuesday and Thursday at Stirling County Rugby Club from 10-11.30am. Cost £2 for the first child and 50p for additional children. Cost includes snack for children and tea/coffee. Cornerstone Community Church Service on Sunday at 10.30am in Wallace High School. Groups for children of all ages - When you arrive at the school doors just head straight in and there will be someone there to welcome you. Log on to www.cornerstonestirling.org for more information. Logie Kirk Sunday’s service begins at 11am and will be led by Rev Stuart Fulton and Rev Anne Shearer. All welcome. On Tuesday, November 1, the guild speaker is Eleanor Young with an interesting talk on her visit to ‘Krakow and Auschwitz’. Meet in the church hall at 7.30pm. All welcome. A lunch club seniors is held every Thursday from 12.30pm in the church hall. Anyone interested in joining should contact Elizabeth Crozier on 01259 213016. Afternoon Club meets every other Wednesday in the church hall from 2-4pm. New members and current members welcome. More information from Sheila Innes on 01786 822942. Every Tuesday a coffee morning is held in the hall from 10am.

\City Centre

Walking group A free health walk with trained leaders takes place every Monday from 2-2.45pm. Meet at Stirling bus station by the ticket office. Also meet at Stirling Community Hospital from 11am. Contact Tricia on 07557 439111. Viewfield Erskine Church Sunday morning worship is at 11.30am with Rev AF Miller. Tea and coffee served afterwards in the Upper Hall with Traidcraft stall available. The next session meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 2 in the Lower Hall at 7.30pm. Coffee morning every Wednesday from 10.30amnoon in the Lower Hall. Badminton Club resumes on Monday, October 31 from 7.30pm in the Upper Hall, all new members welcome. Allan Park South Church Service on Sunday at 10.30am will be conducted by the minister. Tea and coffee will be served in the hall immediately thereafter. Jubilee lunch club meets every Thursday in the hall from noon- 2pm. Wellbeing Choir takes place every Tuesday at 7pm and a warm welcome is extended to old and new members alike. The 2017 church calendar is available to purchase at £10 each. Full details of church events are on the website: www.apschurch.com . Contact number for all enquiries is the minister, Rev Alistair Cowper, Tel: 01786 471998, Mobile: 07791 524504 or email: minister@apschurch.com. St Columba’s Church Sunday service at 11am will be led by Rev Alex Millar. A Messy Church planning meeting will be held at St Ninians Old Parish Church Halls on Wednesday, November 2 at 1.30pm to discuss the next joint session on Sunday, November 27. Film Club meets on Wednesday, November 9 at 7pm. The film being shown is “Blindside” starring Sandra Bullock. Bible class is holding a coffee morning in aid of Stirling Street Pastors on Saturday, November 12 from 9.30am-12.30pm. Remembrance Sunday is on November 13 and the service will start at 10.45am. Coffee club meets in the church hall every Thursday 10.30-11.30am. All welcome. Each Sunday the junior church provides age appropriate activities for young members from baby to teenagers. St Columba’s hosts friendship lunches on the second Monday of every month from noon-1.30pm. A transport service is available to and from church on a Sunday morning. If you wish to make use of this service, please call Helen McDonald on 01786 474283. St Columba’s has a wide range of venues for hire, contact the church office for further details. Church office is open Tuesday-Friday from 9.30am12.30pm, tel: 01786 449516. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church On Friday, October 28, Holy Communion will be celebrated at 11am and on Sunday, October 30, Holy Communion will be at 8.30am and Sung Eucharist for All Saints will be at 10.30am. The hall is available for rent. Please contact shaws1@talktalk. net for more information. All welcome to services and activities. Stirling Free Church Services at 11am and 6pm in the Smith Art Gallery and Museum Theatre, Dumbarton Road on Sunday will be taken by SFC minister Rev Iain MacAskill Minister of SFC. Refreshments at the close of each service. Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Smith and Youth Fellowship is on Sunday from 7.30-9.30pm. Young persons’ monthly bible study is on Friday, October 28 in the Burgh coffee house, King Street, Stirling at 6.30pm. The Christian Institute is holding a public meeting at Cornton Baptist Church at 7.30pm on Tuesday, November 1. Topics include the named persons scheme, Asher’s Baking Company and the sanctity of life. All welcome. Church of the Holy Rude Sunday’s service at 10am will be led by Rev Alan Miller. On Saturday, October 29, the Stirling City Choir and the University Choir will present a joint concert of popular choral music at 7.30pm in the church in aid of the Organ Restoration Fund. Tickets priced £10 are now available from the kirk’s director of music Ian Boulter. School children will be admitted free.