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\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 All are welcome to Alva Baptist Church for tea/coffee in a quiet, warm place for prayers or a chat on Wednesdays 10am-noon. Community Noticeboard Is situated outside the CAP/library. Groups and individuals and ‘not for profit’ organisations can advertise activities and display posters here. See 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. See www. weecountywalkers.wordpress.com. Alzheimer Scotland A Dementia Cafe is held in the Alzheimer Scotland bungalow at 22 Viewfield Drive, Alva every Saturday 2.30-4pm, £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. Alva Pensioners The monthly dance is on Saturday, November 26 at 7.30pm. Music provided by Raymond Carse. A light supper will be served. Christmas fayre On Saturday, November 26 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. 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 in the community centre on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm. 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 Sunday will be led by Rev Moira MacCormick. Sunday School is held during the service. Team Two will be on duty. The weekly Coffee Morning tomorrow is at the usual time of 10am till noon. There will be no Craft Club this week. The monthly Coffee Morning is on Saturday from 10am till noon. On Monday the Friendship Bible Guild meet at 2pm when the speaker will be from Erskine. The Christmas Fete will be held on Saturday November 26. Murrayfield United Free Church The service on Sunday will be led by the Rev G Barclay at 11.15am (note new time). Parent/ toddler group meet in the church hall every Tuesday from 9.30am till 11.30am. Our gift day made over £1200, thanks to all concerned. Welcoming - Mrs M White and Miss J Hastings, Offering - Mrs J Moore and Mrs A Lomax. Bowling Club Friday bingo at 9.30pm and on Saturday club opens at 1pm with dominoes at 3.30pm and Joker Draw at 5pm. Bannockburn Rugby On Sunday, we had home games against Wearside Drumpelier RFC, Grangemouth and Alloa for all sections (P1-7 and S13s). On Sunday Nov 27, home training for all sections. All new experience and new to rugby are welcome. Sunday December 4 all sections away to Alloa. Bannockburn rugby club are a family orientated club and believe rugby should be safe, inclusive, fun and led by positive, enthusiastic coaches. As a club we are committed to the development of our players. Everyone plays regardless of experience or skill level. All levels welcome as no experience nessesary. Please contact Martin.kenny@outlook.com or ring 07975982155

\Blairlogie

WRI Blairlogie & District SWRI: At the November Meeting of Blairlogie Rural held in the Scout Hall Menstrie on Wednesday, November 9, Lynda Gardiner and her husband of Strathearn Fleece and Fibre gave members and visitors a most interesting account of their business describing the different breeds of sheep on their farm, and showing us the fleece and yarns from each breed, and the processes from clipping to the finished fleece and yarns. Many of our knitters and crafters were pleased to buy the lovely natural hand dyed yarns and knitted articles, as well as learning a lot from the many questions asked and answered. Our thanks to Mr and Mrs Gardiner. and their sheep. Competition results: (l) x Individual Fruit Crumbl - 1 Isobel G, 2 Holley M and 3 Jean M; and (2) x Knitted Scarf - l Moira D, 2 Evelyn D and 3 Isobel G. Next meeting is our Party Night on December 14.

\Braehead

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 Sunday worship takes place at the usual time of 11am and will be conducted by Rev Dan Harper. Sunday school meets at the usual time and there will be a creche. Coffee fellowship takes place in the Chalmers Hall after- wards. Men’s Speaker Group meets tomorrow (Thursday) at 7.30pm in the session room. Dudley Booth will present a talk on “Westerns – the Gunfight at the OK Corral”. There will be a meeting of the board and session on Monday, November 21 at 7.30pm in the church. St Saviour’s Episcopal Church Services: The Eucharist (Communion) services are at the usual times, Sundays 8am; 10am Sung Eucharist, Young Church and Creche take place in the Church Hall during the service, coffee/tea served in the church hall afterwards; Wednesdays 11am in the Choir Vestry, a quiet, peaceful service with coffee/tea afterwards; Special Services, Sunday, November 20, 10am Patronal Festival, guest preacher Rev Diana Hall, assistant priest at St Andrew’s, St Andrews; 5pm ‘A Light for Aleppo, a light for all’, there will be a short service to pray for Aleppo. Tomorrow (Thursday) the Walking Group visit to Edinburgh Playhouse. Coach 3.20pm for departure at 3.30pm. On Saturday, November 19, a Grand Advent Bazaar takes place from 9.45-11.45am 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 items for next year’s sale. Allanbridge Social Club The darts academy is on every Thursday from 6pm. Girls and boys welcome. Memberships now due and must be paid no later than December 24. Two function rooms are available to hire. Enquiries to the club on 01786 832198 or 07840 518896 or Facebook. Everybody welcome. Flu Vaccine Clinic Annual flu vaccination clinic will be held tomorrow (Thursday). Please contact the practice to book your appointment. Everyone eligible for the vaccination is encouraged to attend as there will be limited clinics following this. 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 and do not come into any of the above categories but wish the vaccination enquire at your local pharmacy. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Graham Houston will be in Bridge of Allan Library on Saturday, November 19 at 10am. Lecropt Kirk Morning Worship commences this Sunday at 11.30am. Creche and Sunday school meet at same time. Door duty - Ian Tasker, Norman Ure and Alan Hadden. Evening service at St Blanes at 6.30pm. Both services conducted by Rev Gary Caldwell. All welcome. “Course of your Life” continues tonight (Wednesday) in Hall. Joint Kirk Session meeting at Lecropt on Monday, November 21, at 7.30pm. Save Gillies Hill The hearing with the Reporter from the DPEA is on Tuesday, November 22 at 10am at Cambusbarron Community Centre. SWI news A pottery demonstration by Mokka will be given at the next meeting in the community centre tonight (Wednesday). Competitions are for a piece of pottery and for a jar of chutney (silver salver). Bruce Memorial Church The service on Sunday at 11am will be conducted by our minister Rev Graham Nash. Friendship Club today from 1011.30am a talk on new ALFY Service (Advice Line for You). Gents’ Lunch today noon for 12.30pm in Church Hall. Monthly Midweek Service this Thursday at 11am. Christmas Teas this Saturday 2-4pm - craft, cake and candy stalls.

\Cambuskenneth

Councillor’s surgery Councillor Jim Thomson will be in the village hall on Monday, November 21 at 6.30pm.

\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 Service on Sunday begins at 11am in the kirk. Holy Communion will be celebrated during this service and again in the hall in Causewayhead at 3pm. Both services will be led by Rev Stuart Fulton and Rev Anne Shearer. All welcome. A Christmas Market will take place in the hall on Saturday, November 19 from 10am-noon. There will be stalls to suit everyone. New to the Christmas Market this year is Santa’s Grotto, why not pay him a visit and let him know what you would like for Christmas this year. Cost £2.50 per visit. The church is also holding a quiz night on Saturday, November 19 from 7.30pm and is in support of Plus-Stirling. If you are interested, cosst is £5 per person, maximum of six people per team, raffle prizes to be won, BYOB. Contact Ricky Cassidy on 01786 478220. 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. More information please contact 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. Church of the Holy Rude Sunday’s service at 10am on November 20 will be led by Rev Alan Miller. 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 18, Holy Communion will be celebrated at 11am and on Sunday, November 20, Holy Communion will be at 8.30am, followed by Sung Eucharist at 10.30am. The Christmas Fair will take place in the hall on Saturday, November 26 from 10am-noon and the 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. All welcome. Viewfield Church Viewfield Erskine Church of Scotland, Morning Worship on Sunday at 11.30am with Minister Rev A F Miller. The service will be led by Guild members. Tea and coffee will be served after the morning service in the Upper Hall. The Guild are hosting a Cheese & Wine night on Monday, November 21, in the Upper Hall at 7.30pm, tickets still available at £8 each. Next Sunday (November 27) will be a “Souper Sunday”, where soup and rolls will be served in the Upper Hall after the Morning Service. Badminton Club will be cancelled on Monday, November 21, but will resume on Monday November 28. St Columba’s Church of Scotland Morning Service at 11am on Sunday, November 20, will be led by Rev Alex Millar. The Coffee Club meets in the church hall every Thursday 10.30 to 11.30am All are welcome. Each Sunday our Junior Church provides age appropriate activities for young members from baby to teenagers. St Columba’s will be hosting “All Ages, Friendship Lunches” in 2016 on the second Monday of every month from noon until 1.30pm to which all are welcome. Come along for soup, a sandwich, cake, tea and coffee and a blether and bring a friend (or two). 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 within its premises at competitive rates, please contact the church office for further details. The Church Office is open Tue-Fri 9.30am to 12.30pm. Tel: 01786 449516. See www.stcolumbasstirling.org. Allan Park South Church On Dumbarton Road. The service on Sunday, November 20, at 10.30am will be conducted by the Minister. Tea and coffee will be served in the hall after. The Jubilee lunch club meets every Thursday in the hall from noon until 2pm. The Wellbeing Choir takes place tonight, Wednesday, and thereafter every Tuesday at 7pm and a warm welcome is extended to old and new members alike. The Kirk Session meets tomorrow (Thursday) at 7pm in the Church office to which all members are welcome to attend. The new 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, the Rev Alistair Cowper, Tel: 01786 -471998, Mobile: 07791-524504 or email: minister@apschurch.com. Queen Street Methodist Church There will be a service of Morning Worship on Sunday at 10.30am led by Mr D Caldwell. Creche and Junior Church groups will be available during the service and refreshments will be served afterwards. Stirling Free Church A fund-raising lunch is being held at Bologna Restaurant, Bridge of Allan on Saturday, November 19, at 12.30pm. We ask you to prayerfully consider your giving as we can transform £5,000 into £15,000 thanks to the generosity of the Robertson Trust which will double-match our givings. Please give your name to Kenneth if you can attend. The next Congregational Bible Study in Sainsbury’s is on Monday, November 21, at 7.30 pm. Advance notice of our Thanksgiving on Sunday November 27. Please bring in foodstuffs for the Startup Foodbank to help those in need. Sunday, November 20, in the