\Aberfoyle
Walk in the park Short walk led by trained volunteers. Lasts around 45 minutes although shorter walks available on request. Meet Monday, January 16 at Wool Centre car park at 10.20am for Ballaich walk. Contact project co-ordinator Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or email cathy.scott@ lochlomond-trossachs.org. Strength and balance For older adults every Monday in the Forth Inn 12.15pm-1pm followed by 10-minute walk. Resumes January 9. Scottish country dance Classes are held in the Memorial Hall every Wednesday from 7.30-9.30pm. More from Allan on 01877 385236. Yoga and mindfulness Classes in the Memorial Hall on Mondays from 7.30-9pm. Contact Gillian on 01877 387201 or 07738 225996. Pistons and Pipes In concert at St Mary’s Episcopal Church, Aberfoyle on Sunday, January 15 at 3pm are Tom Poulson and Calum Robertson, who will play the organ, trumpet and other wind instruments in Pistons and Pipes. Tom is the Principal Trumpeter of the orchestra of Scottish Opera and Calum (organ/clarinet and other wind instruments) freelances with the RSNO and orchestra of Scottish Opera. Tickets £10 from concerts0310@yahoo.co.uk or book on line at www.stmarychurchaberfoyle.org.uk. St Mary’s Scottish Episcopal Church On Sunday at 8am, Holy (Anglican Book of Common Prayer) at St Anthony’s RC Church, Balfron and 11.15am Holy Communion at St Mary’s. Lodge Bailie Nicol Jarvie No 1036 Installation of Office Bearers tomorrow (Saturday) at 4pm. Regular meeting on Tuesday, January 17 at 7.30pm, FC degree. Both meetings are in the Memorial Hall. Parish Church Service on Sunday will be at the usual time of 11.15am with worship being conducted by Rev Terry Taylor. Guild meets on Monday, January 16 at 2pm in the church house when members will participate in the meeting.
\Balfron
Balfron Rovers 2016 was a very successful year for the local football club when the Forth and Endrick League Championship, Cameron Cup, Margaret White Trophy, Ian Telfer Cup, Salmon Leap Trophy and George Wybar Memorial Cup were all won by the team. To mark these achievements the club has published a 48-page book which records the 2016 season week by week and also contains a short history of the club since its beginnings in 1930. The book - modestly priced - is on sale. Parish Church Sunday worship will be a family service led by Rev Sigrid Marten at 11.15am. Tea and coffee will be available after the service in the church rooms. Prayer meeting is on Tuesday, January 17 at 7pm. Wednesday Club meets on January 18 at 2.30pm in the McLintock Hall and congregational board meets later at 7pm in the church rooms. Lunch club is on Thursdays from noon and the Cosy Cafe meets on Fridays from 6pm in the church rooms.
\Blairdrummond
Defibrillator Training Course and CPR Course will be held in Blairdrummond Hall on Monday, January 30 at 7.30pm. Training will be provided by Trossachs Search and Rescue. For further information and to book a place please contact Louise on 01786 841352. Places are limited. Blairdrummond Blethers Next meeting in community hall on Monday, January 30 from noon-2pm. Contact Christine on 01786 841191 Burns Supper For more information contact Christine on 01786 841191 Beetle Drive On Friday, February 3 from 7pm in the community hall there is a beetle drive for all ages. Children must be accompanied. Admission £1. Raffle tickets 50p per strip. Contact Catherine 01786 860246 Councillor’s surgery Councillor Martin Earl will be at Thornhill Primary School on Tuesday, January 17 at 7pm.
\Blanefield
Walking group Every Thursday, 2-2.45pm, alternate weeks between Blanefield and Killearn. Call 07557 439111.
\Buchlyvie
Yoga Classes in the village hall on Wednesdays, 9.30-10.30am. Contact Gillian on 01877 387201 or 07738 225996 for details of 2017 classes. Otago Adult strength and balance class, Tuesdays from 11.30am-noon in the village hall, cost £2. For more info call 01786 448308. Bridge The group will resume on Tuesday, January 17 at 2pm in the session room of Buchlyvie Church for 10 weeks. Tea and biscuits are provided at the end of the afternoon. A small charge is made to cover the cost of the room. Call 01360 850487. Church Sunday worship will be led by Rev Elaine MacRae at 11.15am.
\Callander
Walk in the park Short walk led by trained volunteers. Lasts between 1545 minutes. Meet Tuesday, January 17 at Ancaster at 10.20am for car share to Kilmahog to Leny Falls. Contact project co-ordinator Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or email cathy.scott@ lochlomond-trossachs.org. Strength and balance For older adults every Tuesday in the fire station 2-3pm, followed by 10-minute walk. Alzheimer Scotland Dementia cafe in Callander Medical Centre on the third Wednesday of every month 10.30am-12.30pm. Contact Kerry MacPhee on 01786 831171 or email kmacphee@alzscot.org. Advice The Citizens Advice Bureau outreach team is available every second Wednesday at Callander Library from 10am-noon, no appointment necessary. The next outreach will be held on January 18. Kirk The nominating committee is organising a 24-hour Prayer Vigil from tomorrow (Saturday) at 9am to Sunday, January 15 at 9am for all the congregation to seek God in prayer in a quest for a new minister and also to pray for the community and wider church. People can take part in this event by joining with others to pray at the church or by praying at home. Following the Prayer Vigil there will be a united service in the hall at 10am led by Lara Rawson and Rev Elinor Gordon. A short service, also following on from the vigil will be held at 11.15am in the kirk. This will be led by Rev Gordon and will include informal Communion. The Thursday Club is a senior citizens club who meet in Callander Kirk Hall Library every second Thursday. Next meeting is on January 19 from 2-4pm with table games, tea and entertainment of sort. Contact Alena Watt on 01877 330236. St Andrew’s Scottish Episcopal Church Holy Communion on Sunday and Wednesday at 10am.
\Doune, Deanston
Bridge club Meets on Wednesdays at 7.15pm in the Red Lion Hotel. For more info contact Irene on 01786 841785 or Derek on 01786 842224. Intermediate classes are on Tuesdays from 7-9pm in Kilmadock InformaCommunion