\City Centre

\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 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. 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. Remembrance Sunday There will be a rehearsal for organisations, colour parties and wreath bearers on Friday, November 11 at 7pm in Alva Parish Church. Following the service on Sunday, the parade will leave the church around 11.30am and will proceed to the cenotaph, led by the Clackmannan District Brass Band. Alva Pensioners There will be a bingo tea tonight (Wednesday), eyes down at 7.30pm. The monthly dance is on Saturday, November 26 at 7.30pm. Music provided by Raymond Carse. A light supper will be served. Christmas fayrel Christmas celebrations begin on Saturday, November 26 with a Christmas Fayre in the Cochrane Hall from 12.30pm. Anyone who would like to have a stall can collect one from Higglety Pigglety or download one from alvacommunitycouncil.org.uk. Community council Next meeting is on Monday, November 14 at 7.30pm in Alva Baptist Church. All welcome. If you have any item you wish to have discussed you can email info@alvacommunitycouncil.org.uk or contact via Alva CAP. Hillfoots Friends of Guiding An autumn fayre will be held on Saturday, November 19 in Menstrie Church Hall to support the work of the guiders running units in Menstrie, Alva and Tillicoultry. Door open 10amnoon. Adults £1.50/children and senior citizens £1. All welcome.

\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 Remembrance Sunday service is at 10.45am, gathering at the memorial cenotaph after the service. Sunday school during service and creche available. Service will be led by Janette Russell and Margaret Baxter. Welcome Team Four on duty. Bible study in Allan Church Hall has been postponed until Thursday, January 12 at 2pm. Christmas Tree Festival meeting for the sponsors in Allan Church Hall on Wednesday, November 16 at 7.30pm. This meeting is to organise the final arrangements with the groups sponsoring this event. If you are unable to come to the meeting can you contact Margaret Baxter on 01786 813281 or email her at maggie47@mail.com. 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 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. Winter Fayre Bannockburn Primary School’s fund raising committee is holding its annual winter fayre on Friday, November 18 from 6-8pm in the school. There will be various stalls including quilts, books, cards and jewellery plus home baking, glitter tattoos, chocolate tombola and raffle. Entry £1 per adult, 50p per child. Ladywell Church Service on Remembrance Sunday is at the earlier time of 10.45am to allow all to share in the silence at 11am. Team One will be on duty. Tomorrow (Thursday), the coffee morning is from 10am till noon and the Craft Club is at 7.30pm. On Monday the ladies group meets at 7.30pm when John Young will talk about the life of a fireman. All welcome. Murrayfield UF Church Remembrance Sunday service will be led by Rev Gary Barclay at 10.30am. Parent/ toddler group meets every Tuesday in the church hall from 9.30-11.30am. Quiz night is tomorrow (Thursday) in the church hall. Tea, coffee and baking available. Cost £3. Starts 7.30pm. Gift Day envelopes can be brought to church on Sunday if missed last Sunday. Welcoming on Sunday are Mrs A Gray and Mrs N McDonald; offering are Mrs A Kerr and Mr K Scott. Bowling club Bingo on Friday at 9.30am. Club opens on Saturday at 1am, dominoes at 3pm and joker draw 5pm. Bannockburn Bruce and Thistle 312 Tomorrow (Thursday) the 2nd Degree will be conferred by the Lodge Shetland 319. 7.30pm start.

\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. Christmas prize bingo will take place on Friday, December 2, 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. Grand Christmas Prize Bingo On Friday, November 25 at 7.30pm, in Braehead Project Centre, Crawford Hall, Colquhoun Street there will be a grand Christmas prize bingo night.

\Bridge of Allan

Bridge of Allan Parish Church Remembrance Sunday service starts at the earlier time of 10.50am and will be conducted by Rev Dan Harper. There will be a retiring offering in aid of Poppyscotland. Sunday school meets at the usual time and there will be a creche. Coffee fellowship takes place in the Chalmers Hall afterwards. Beadle duty: Bill Young. Door duty: Syd and Edna Stewart, Iain McCusker, Sheena Malcolm. There will be a Remembrance Service in the Memorial Park on Sunday at 2pm. Thursday Night Group meets tomorrow (Thursday) at 6.45pm in the session room. Carol Ross, Director of Simply Nood will give a talk on “Food and Stuff”. The next meeting of the guild is Tuesday, November 15 at 7.30pm in the Honeyman Hall. The topic for the meeting is “Go in Joy – Let’s Talk About ... Working Towards Fulfilment”. Remembrance Sunday A short service of Remembrance will be held on Sunday, November 13 at 2pm at the Cenotaph in Pullar Memorial Park to honour the war dead fallen in years gone by and today in far off lands. It is hoped that there will be a large turnout of all ages to pay respect for life lost in war, for great bravery and hope for a better tomorrow. St Saviour’s Episcopal Church Eucharist (Communion) services are at the usual times: Sunday at 8am with 10asm Sung Eucharist. Young church and creche take place in the church hall during the 10am service. Coffee/ tea are served in the church hall after the 10am Eucharist. Wednesdays at 11am in the Choir Vestry. On Remembrance Sunday Sung Eucharist is at 10am with Act of Remembrance and at 2pm there is a Service of Remembrance in Pullar Memorial Park. On Saturday, November 19, a Grand Advent Bazaar takes place from 9.4511.45am in Bridge of Allan Parish Church Hall. Stalls will include cakes and candies, Christmas decorations, tombola, exotic Indian and Turkish gifts, books, owls, handmade wood items, raffle, kids corner. In aid of St Saviour’s roof fund. Entrance: adults £2.50, children £1 includes tea and coffee. All welcome. 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 All welcome to join in the library on the last Thursday of each month from 2.30-4.30pm. The group would welcome donations of any leftover wool so members can start making items for next year’s sale. Allanbridge Social Club The darts academy is on every Thursday from 6pm. Girls and boys are welcome. Memberships now due and must be paid no later than December 24. 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.

\Cambusbarron

Bowling Club Annual presentation of prizes is on Saturday, November 12 at 6.30pm for 7pm. Anybody wishing to attend should enter their name on the list on the noticeboard. Adults £10, juniors £5. The Christmas Night will be on Saturday, December 17 and the annual domino tournament will be on Sunday, December 18 and is open to ladies and gents. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Neil Benny will be in the community centre on Tuesday, November 15 at 6.30pm. Save Gillies Hill The hearing with the Reporter from the DPEA is on Tuesday, November 22 at 10am at Cambusbarron Community Centre. Bruce Memorial Church Remembrance Service on Sunday is at 10.45am, followed by a short service at the war memorial conducted by minister Rev Graham Nash. Coffee morning tomorrow (Thursday) 10amnoon in the church hall. SWI news A pottery demonstration by Mokka will be given at the next meeting in the community centre, on Wednesday, November 16. Competitions are for a piece of pottery and for a jar of chutney (silver salver).

\Causewayhead

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. Logie Kirk Remembrance Sunday service will begin at the cenotaph in Causewayhead at 10.50am and thereafter in the kirk at 11.30am. Both services will be led by the Rev Stuart Fulton and the Rev Anne Shearer. All welcome, creche available. Guild meets in the hall on Tuesday, November 15 at 7.30pm. Mr Tony Thornton from Guide Dogs for the Blind will be the speaker. He will be bringing along some of the dogs. New members welcome. Lunch club for 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 fortnightly on Wednesdays in the church hall from 2-4pm. New members welcome. If you are interested or require more information please contact Sheila Innes on 01786 822942. Every Tuesday a coffee morning is held in the hall from 10am. 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. Peace Vigil A Peace Vigil will be held in the Methodist Church, Queen Street on Friday, November 11 from 10am-noon. The Act of Remembrance will be held at 11am. All welcome, come when you can, leave when you have to. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Johanna Boyd will be in the Boys Club, St John Street tomorrow (Thursday) at 6.45pm. Stirling Free Church The Rev Iain MacAskill will preach at 11am and 6pm on Sunday in the Smith Art Gallery and Museum Theatre, Dumbarton Road. The Lord’s Supper will be celebrated after the morning service. Refreshments at the close of each service. Prayer meeting on Wednesday at 7.30pm in the Smith and Youth Fellowship on Sunday from 7.309.30pm. All welcome. Church of the Holy Rude There is a Kirk Session meeting tonight (Wednesday) in the Session Room at 7.30pm. The annual Civic Service of Remembrance will take place in the Holy Rude on Sunday at 10.45am led by the minister Rev Alan Miller and the congregation are asked to be seated by 10.30am. The annual Christmas and Crafts Fair takes place in the nave of the church on Saturday, November 19 from 10am- 3pm and is in aid of church funds. Admission will be by donation. There will be the usual stalls eg bric-a-brac, books, CDs, DVDs, Christmas decorations and of course the home baking stall. There will be a number of craft and jewellery stalls. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church On Friday, November 11, Holy Communion will be celebrated at 11am and on Sunday, November 13, Holy Communion will be at 8.30am followed by Sung Eucharist for Remembrance Sunday at 10.30am. Christmas fair will takes place in the hall on Saturday, November 26 from 10am-noon and Advent Carol Service will be on Sunday, November 27 at 6.30pm. The hall is available for rent. Please contact shaws1@talktalk.net for more information. St Columba’s Church Film club meets tonight (Wednesday) 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 service will start at 10.45am. Coffee club meets in the church hall every Thursday 10.3011.30am, all welcome. Each Sunday junior church provides age appropriate activities for young members from baby to teenagers. St Columba’s hosts lunches on the second Monday of every month from noon-1.30pm to which all are welcome. 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, please contact the church office for further details. Church office is open Tuesday-Friday 9.30am-12.30pm, tel 01786 449516. Queen Street Methodist Church Worship consultation open meeting will take place tonight (Wednesday) at 7.30pm. Peace Vigil on Friday, November 11 from 10amnoon with an Act of Remembrance at 11am. All welcome. There will be a service for Remembrance Sunday at 10.30am (including two-minute silence at 11am). Creche and junior church groups will be available during the service and refreshments will be served afterwards. Viewfield Erskine Church Remembrance Sunday service is at 10.45am. The retiring offering will be in aid of the Earl Haig Fund. Guest preacher is Rev Dr Alison Jack. Cheese and wine night with Touchwood country duo as entertainment on Monday, November 21 in the Upper Hall. Tickets