\Killearn

Kirk Youth Prayer meeting on Sunday, November 27, from 10-11am in the JAM meeting room (room 2). All welcome. All-Age service at 11.15am on Sunday in the Kirk conducted by Rev Jim Brown and Time for Silence at 8pm. Christmas teas, home made mince pies and scones will be served in the Kirk Hall tomorrow (Saturday) from 10.30am until 1.30pm when there will be a stall with delicious home baking to rival Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood plus a waffle stall and a craft stall for that last minute present - all funds raised will go back to the church. On behalf of the FUN(D) Raising Team we thank you in advance for your support. Admission (inc tea/coffee, mince pie and a scone) adults £3, family ticket (two adults and up to four children 5-16) £7. The Craigard Club is a senior citizens lunch and social club who meet in Callander Kirk Hall on Tuesdays and Fridays from 10am until 1pm during the school term time. New members most welcome so please come along and join us. Callander Kirk Junior Choir will be singing in the Square on Saturday December 3 from noon until 1pm - please come along and joint the celebration, all welcome. T-Pot Café in Callander Kirk Hall closes on Wednesday, November 30, reopening in February. Our thanks to all who have helped and to all who have enjoyed these coffee mornings. We look forward to seeing you all again next year. Walk in the Park Short walks in and around Callander. Next walk is Tuesday, November 29. Meet at the Meadows car park at 10.20am for Meadows and Tullipan. Strength and balance exercise for older adults after the Tuesday walk in the fire station from 2-3pm. 7.30pm in Kilmadock Church for the first of an Advent series of reflections. Everyone is very welcome to all our services and activities. For more details, visit www.stmodocsdoune.co.uk or find us on Facebook.

\Drymen

Bridge Results Results for Novemer 17: N/S 1 Barbara Ross, Flora Hunter, 2 Laurence and Jane Crawford, 3 Gill Cameron, Trish Duncan; E/W 1 Betty Laing, Joy Kirkland, 2 Maureen McKeand, David Amon, 3 Margaret Neufeld, John McGregor. Church Our Sunday morning service is at 11.30am, with tea and coffee available before and after the service. Would all trustees please remember the board and session meeting on Tuesday, November 29, at 7pm in the annex.

\Fintry

Fintry Inn The next Ceilidh Dance in the Fintry Inn is on Saturday December 3 and the Christmas Dance will be on December 17. To book call 01360 860224.

\Gargunnock

Church This Sunday is the first in Advent and will be conducted by Rev Andy Campbell at 10.30am in the Community Centre. Councillor’s Surgery Ward 2: Forth & Endrick. Councillor Graham Lambie will be at Gargunnock Community Centre at 7pm on December 5.

\Gartmore

Church Sunday Morning Service at Gartmore Church at 10am with Rev Elaine MacRae. All welcome. Messy Advent on Sunday at Buchlyvie Church Hall from 2-4pm. Burns Evening Robert Burns evening in Killearn Kirk on Saturday December 3 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Tickets are £15. Stewart Cochrane, curator of Ellisland Farm (built by Robert Burns’ family in 1788) is a Burns enthusiast and will give a talk to open eyes to the real Robert Burns. An informative and sociable evening with songs from Sheila Hall. Wine, tea and a taste of haggis included in price. Tickets from Richard (440544), Anne (550605), Helen (550831), Katie (449358). Bridge Club The results for Tuesday, November 22, 2016 (Championship) are – 1 Patsy Muir-Simpson and Margaret Chrystie, 2 Donald Kennedy and Eileen Lindsay, 3 Iain Watt and Betty Laing, 4 Maureen McKeand and Nora Kennedy. Killearn Kirk On November 27, the first Sunday of Advent, the Rev Lee Messeder leads the service at 10.30am, at which time creche and Kirk Kids will come together. At 2pm, there will be a service at Abbeyfield, to which all are welcome. The young mothers group meet on Monday at 1.15pm. Each Friday from noon to 12.30pm, there is Eating and Praying Psalms in the session house with time for reflection, prayer and fellowship. On Saturday December 3 at 7.30pm, in aid of church funds, there will be a Celebration of Robert Burns with songs and readings when Stuart Cochrane, curator and resident of Elliesland Farm, will talk about the poet who built his family home in 1788. Tickets - £15 (under-16s free) inclusive of refreshments and a taster of haggis - are available from any elder or at the door.

\Killin

Walk in the Park Short walks in and around Killin. Next Walk is Wednesday, November 30. Meet at McLaren car park at 10.20am for car share to Glen Lochay. Strength and balance exercises for older adults after the Wednesday walk in the Killin Hotel from 1.30-2.30pm.

\Kinlochard

Councillor’s Surgery Ward 1: Tros- sachs and Teith. Councillor Martin Earl will be at Kinlochard Village Hall at 7pm on Thursday, December 1.

\Kippen

Church The service in the church on Sunday at 11.15am will be led by Rev Mark Dalton. All are welcome to attend. Guild Christmas Dinner The Christmas Dinner for Guild members and friends will take place at 7.15pm on Tuesday December 13 in the Inn at Kippen. The cost is £23 including service charge. If interested contact Joanna McPhail 870681 for a menu. Choices should be returned by Wednesday November 30 with payment if possible. Cappuccino Chatter All welcome to Cappuccino Chatter in the Church House on Wednesday mornings from 10.30am to 11.30am. Christmas Market Kippen Christmas Market takes place in the Village Hall tomorrow (Saturday) from 1-4pm, admission adults £2, concessions £1.50, children 50p. Homebaking, tea and coffee are included in the entry fee. There will be a great range of stalls selling everything you need for your Christmas list and Santa will be in his fabulous grotto for the kids. There’s also a raffle with some outstanding prizes. All funds raised will contribute to the running of Kippen Playgroup and Toddlers. Kirk News The Christmas issue of Kirk News will be available in the foyer for distributors this Sunday. Flower Show All interested in this August event are welcome at the AGM in The Inn at Kippen on Thursday, December 1, at 8pm. Sports Field The AGM of the Kippen Sports Development Group will take place in the Reading Room on Thursday, December 8 at 7pm with everyone welcome. Used Stamps Heather Dunlop, 10 Oakwood, welcomes used stamps to aid a charity for the blind. Leave a narrow margin of paper round the stamps and hand them to Heather or leave them for her in McNicoll’s Stores. Over 60s The recent coffee morning in the Reading Rooms raised over £180 towards this year’s Christmas gathering. The committee would like to thank all those individuals who supported this event, including local groups and societies who have been very generous. Replies for the Christmas lunch are due in by November 28. Bowling Members and friends enjoyed a social afternoon last Sunday at Fintry Sports Club. Afterwards the following awards were made for Season 2016: Crown Triples Cup - Frank Brown, Robert More and Max Taylor; E McNaughton Trophy - Eileen Mayhew, runner-up Jay McDonald; D McNaughton Trophy - George Goodall, runner-up Frank Brown; McLaren Trophy - Andy Mayhew, runner-up Bill Boyd; Fenton Pairs Cup - did not finish; President’s Pairs Cup - Frank Brown and Eileen Mayhew, runner-up Sandra Boyd and Donald Smith; Scotland Trophy - Willie Mills, runner-up George Goodall; Mary Armstrong Points Cup - Donald Retson; Agnes McLaren Cup (Ladies Championship - Glenn Hughes, runner-up George Goodall; Malcom McInnes Cup (Champion of Champions) - Donald Retson.

\Port of Menteith

Parish Church Morning worship on Sunday, November 27, the first Sunday in Advent, will be at 10am and led by Rev Terry Taylor. Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday December 4 at 10am. All welcome. Councillor’s Surgery Ward I: Trossachs and Teith. Councillor Fergus Wood will be in attendance at Port of Menteith Village Hall at 6.30 pm on December 5.

\Strathblane

Councillor’s Surgery Ward 2: Forth & Endrick. Councillor Alistair Berrill will be at Strathblane Primary School at 7pm on December 5.

\Thornhill

Norrieston Church As the minister is away on holiday this week, the service on Sunday at 10am will be conducted once again by the Rev Mark Dalton, a Naval Chaplain at Faslane. As this will be the first Sunday in Advent the Candle of Hope will be lit.