\City centre

\Alva

Alva Toddlers Meet on Tuesdays and Fridays 9.30-11.30am in the Cochrane Hall. Group also runs through school holidays. Look on Facebook for Alva Toddlers. Darby and Joan Group meets on Wednesday at 1.45pm in the Cochrane Foundation Hall. Knitting group Meets at Parklands Centre, 7.30pm, on the first and third Mondays 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 Alva Baptist Church is open for tea/coffee and prayers on Wednesdays from 10am-noon. Noticeboard Groups and individuals can advertise activities and display posters on the noticeboard outside the library. 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 every Saturday 2.30-4pm, £2.50. Contact Kerry MacPhee on 01786 831171 or email kmacphee@alzscot.org. On Tuesday, February 7 at the Parklands Centre there is a Musical Memories day from 2pm. All welcome. Age Concern Club meets on Thursdays in Alva Parish Church Hall at 2pm for whist and dominoes. Bingo tea On Monday, February 6 in Alva Bowling Club, The Glebe. Doors open at 7pm, eyes down at 7.30pm. Alva Pensioners Bingo teas will be held tonight (Wednesday) and on Wednesday, February 8, eyes down at 7.30pm in the Parklands Centre.

\Bannockburn

Miners Welfare Social Club Bingo on Mondays and Wednesdays at 8pm. Community council Meetings are held in the community centre on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm. Stirling Christadelphian Church Bible hour at the church at 40 Main Street is held every Sunday from 2.30pm, with Sunday school at the same time. Bowling club Friday bingo at 9pm and on Saturday the club opens at 1pm. Dominoes at 3pm and joker draw 5pm. This year’s Burns Supper will be held on Saturday, February 25. Murrayfield FC Church Service on Sunday will be led by Rev J McPhee at 11.15am while minister Rev Gary Barclay is on pulpit exchange.Target, fabric and charity boxes are still being used in church, thanks to all concerned. Welcoming on Sunday are Mr J Cross and Rev J Cross while offering are Mrs J Robertson and Mr D Robertson. Ladywell Church Tomorrow (Thursday) the weekly coffee mornings resume from 10am-noon and the craft club is at 7.30pm. On Sunday the service is at 11.15am and will be led by the minister Rev Liz Robertson. Sunday school is held during the service. Team One will be on duty. On Monday, February 6 the Ladies Group Text Night is at 7.30pm. Councillor’s surgeries Councillor Margaret Brisley will be in Bannockburn Primary School on Saturday, February 4 at 10am. Councillor Gerry McLaughlan will be in Hillpark Community Centre on Monday, February 6 at 6.30pm. Allan Church Service on Sunday at 11.15am will be led by Mr David Wilkie. There will be a baptism towards the end of the service. Sunday and creche available, Welcome Team Four on duty. Tuesday Coffee Club is from 10-11.30am, all welcome. Tea/coffee, home-baking and chat. Nominating committee meets tonight (Wednesday) at 7.15pm. If you would like more information about the church or events please check out the website at www. allanchurch.org. Craft Club Today (Wednesday) in the Allan Church Hall. If you have an expertise and would like to help out or if you wish to learn something new, then please come along and join. You can bring your own materials. Tea and coffee 50p or donation. All welcome. Arion Club Members would like to thank Bannockburn Miners Welfare Social Club for hosting their fundraising disco and to all who supported the venture. The sum of £874.20 was raised.

\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 to go 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 Professional artist Laura Newbury is holding classes for all levels, with beginners welcome, on Thursdays from 7-9pm in the Crawford Hall, Colquhoun Street. For details contact 07729 050035.

\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 afterwards. Next week’s beadle duty: Alasdair Mackie. Next week’s door duty: Eleanor Clark, Ian Neil, Doreen Forrest, Fiona McColl. The monthly evening communion service, ‘Around the Table’ will be held on Sunday at 6.30pm in the church. Lecropt Kirk Sunday worship commences at 11.30am. Creche and Sunday school meet at same time in hall. Door duty: Adam McCrum and Ian McLure. Evening service in St Blane’s at 6.30pm. Both services conducted by Rev Gary Caldwell Friendship Circle meets at 2.30pm on Monday, February 6 when guests are Jean and Lynne. St Saviour’s Episcopal Church The Eucharist (Communion) services are at the usual times: Sunday at 8am with Sung Eucharist at 10am.Young Church and creche take place in the church hall during the service. Coffee/tea are served in the church hall after the 10am Eucharist. Wednesdays at 11am in the choir vestry with coffee or tea afterwards. Tonight (Wednesday) there is a Young Church meeting at Westerton Drive at 7.30pm. Walking groups A free health walk with trained leaders is held on Wednesdays 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 A group meets in the library on the last Thursday of each month 2.30-4.30pm. Donations of leftover wool welcome. Allanbridge Social Club Two function rooms are available to hire. Enquiries to the club on 01786 832198 or 07840 518896 or Facebook. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Callum Campbell will be in Bridge of Allan Library at 10am on Saturday, February 4. Rock and Reel Fun-filled, effective exercise sessions set to Traditional Scottish music and contemporary tracks for people aged 65-90. Exercises can be done chair based/standing with support or free standing. Suitable for wheelchair users. Helps increase levels of fitness/improved co-ordination. Wear loose clothing and suitable footwear (Ideally training shoes), cost £4 per 45-minute class and includes an after-class cuppa. Further details from Tricia Chillas on 07740 676639 or email t.chillas@btinternet.com.

\Cambusbarron

Nursery enrolment The 2017/18 school year starts on August 22. Children born between March 1, 2013 and February 28, 2014 (in their pre-school year) are eligible to enrol for nursery. Children born between March 1, 2014 and August 31, 2014 are eligible for nursery enrolment in August 2017 and children born between September 1, 2014 and February 28, 2015 are eligible for nursery enrolment but will not be given a funded place until the term after their third birthday and will be considered for a place in September. Cambusbarron Nursery is now taking enrolments for the 2017/18 session. Enrolment forms are available from the school office and parents should complete these and return them by February 28. Please ensure that you bring your child’s birth certificate and proof of address documentation with you when you come to enrol. Bowling Club On Saturday, February 3 there is entertainment with female singer Twilite. On Wednesday, February 22 there is prize bingo. All welcome. Bruce Memorial Church All welcome to service on Sunday at 11am which will be led by Rev Graham Nash. Bible reading is from Psalm 19, a mix of traditional hymns and contemporary songs will be sung and there will be an informal communion at the end of the service. Tea and coffee is served afterwards in the hall and there will be a Traidcraft stall. On Sunday at 7pm the monthly prayer gathering takes place. Rock Solid is on Friday, February 3 at 6.30pm for children in P4-7.

\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 Sundays at 10.30am in Wallace High School. Groups for children of all ages. Logie Kirk Sunday service at 11am is an all age service with the J Club and Club 1-2-6. A further service will be held in Hanover Court at 3pm. Services will be led by Rev Stuart Fulton and Rev Anne Shearer. All are welcome, including visitors to the area. A creche is available. The Guild, an organisation for both men and women, will meet in the hall at Causewayhead on Tuesday, February 8 at 7.30pm. New members welcome. For more information contact Hazel Turnbull on 01786 463479. A 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. The Afternoon Club meet fortnightly, on Wednesdays, in the church hall from 2-4pm. New members welcome. If you are interested or require more info please contact Sheila Innes on 01786 822942. Every Tuesday a coffee morning is held in the hall from 10am. Information on church activities on Facebook. Community council Meet on Monschool day, February 6 at 7.30pm in Wallace High School. All welcome. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Jim Thomson will be in Wallace High School on Monday, February 6 at 7pm. Blood donors The mobile unit will be at the Albert Hall on Tuesday, February 7 and Wednesday, February 8 from 2-3.45pm and 5.15-7.30pm and on Thursday, February 9 from 10am-noon and 1.30-3pm. 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. Stirling Free Church Services on Sunday at 11am and 6pm in Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum led by Rev Iain MacAskill. Refreshments at the close of each service. Prayer meeting on Wednesdays at 7.30pm in the Smith. Youth fellowship and other meetings for students and young people will be advertised as appropriate. Please don’t forget to return the kirk session’s consultation paper. Poetry Roundabout The popular event returns to the Smith Art Gallery and Museum at 11am on Friday, February 3. All welcome to come along and read, recite,and discuss - or just listen and enjoy - as the poems go round. Admission free - donations to the Smith are welcome. Contact John Coutts on 01786 470930. Music and poetry Songs and Sweet Airs - Poetry and Music for Syria – will be presented at the Smith Art Gallery and Museum at 3pm on Sunday. February 5 by Ayman Jarjour and John Coutts. Ayman is a Syrian classical guitarist with an international reputation and John is Poet in Residence at the Smith. Admission is free, refreshments will be provided and all donations will go to Medical Aid and Support for Syria. Queen Street Methodist Church There will be a service of morning worship and Holy Communion on Sunday at 10.30am led by Rev Jim Jones. Creche and junior church groups will be available during the service and refreshments will be served afterwards, when the Fairtrade stall will be open. Viewfield Erskine Church Sunday worship at 10am will be led by Rev AF Miller. Choir practice at 9.30am in the church and a short practice after the service. The session will meet tonight (Wednesday) in the Lower Hall at 7.30pm. All items for the next edition of Viewfield News to be in the hands of the editor for Sunday, February 5. Badminton Club will resume on Monday, February 6 in the Upper Hall from 7.30pm. Churches Together monthly lunch will be held on Monday, February 12 in St Columba’s Church Hall. Church of the Holy Rude Service on Sunday at 11.30am will be conducted by Rev Alan Miller. The monthly short service of Holy Communion will take place in the St. Andrew’s Chapel immediately after morning service and all are welcome. An interactive discussion with the congregation to discuss plans for 2017 at the Holy Rude will be held in the church at 12.30pm on Sunday, February 12 following morning service. The discussion will last no more than an hour. The congregation’s input is valued and members are asked to stay and join in. All are welcome. St Columba’s Church Sunday service will be led by Rev Alex Millar. The minister’s inquirers’ series continues on Sunday, February 5 at 6pm. Further info from the minister or the church office. There will be a meeting of the Deacons’ Court at 7.30pm on Wednesday, February 1. The next meeting of the Ladies Group is on Monday, February 6 at 7.30pm with a presentation about Queen Victoria School in Dunblane. Film Club meets on Wednesday, February 15 at 7pm in the library. The film to be shown is “The Hiding Place” by Corrie Ten Bloom. Parking permits are available for 2017 from the church office at a cost of £15. Coffee Club meets in the church hall every Thursday from 10.30-11.30am. All are welcome. Each Sunday, Junior Church provides age appropriate activities for young members from baby to teenagers. St Columba’s hostes friendship lunches on the second Monday of every month from noon1.30pm. All welcome. The next lunch is scheduled for Monday, February 13. A transport service is available to and from church on a Sunday. If you wish to make use of this service, please call Helen McDonald on 01786 474283. St Columba’s has a range of venues for hire, contact the church office for further details. The office is open Tuesday-Friday from 9.30am12.30pm, tel 01786 449516. Log on to website at www.stcolumbasstirling. org for more details. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church On Friday, February 3, Holy Communion will be celebrated at 11am and on Sunday, Holy Communion will be at 8.30am, followed by Sung Eucharist at 10.30am. On Sunday, February 12, the church will be celebrating the completion of the refurbishment of the hall. Bishop and Primus, the Most Rev David Chillingworth, will give a short dedication at 11.45am, following the Sunday morning service. Light refreshments will be served. For further information contact rach. johncampbell@btinternet.com. For hall booking enquiries, please contact shaws1@talktalk. All welcome to all services and activities. See www. holytrinitystirling.org. Allan Park South Church Sunday service is at 10.30am conducted by the minister. Sunday Stars for younger children during worship. Tea and coffee in the hall after. Wellbeing Choir meets on Tuesdays at 7pm in the Pillar Hall and the lunch club is on Thursdays from noon until 2pm. See 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. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Neil Benny will be in the Central Library Basement, Corn Exchange Road on Monday, February 6 at 6.45pm.

\Cornton

Credit union Cornton and District Credit Union is open every Monday from 9am-3pm and Fridays 4-6pm in the community centre. Pins ‘n’ Needles Knitting and sewing group meets in the community centre every Monday from 9.30-11.30am. Advice Citizens Advice Bureau outreach team is available every Tuesday at ACE, Johnston Avenue from 1.304pm. No appointment necessary. Baptist Church Tonight (Wednesday) at 6pm Kids Club; tomorrow (Thursday) at 10.15am coffee morning and 7.30pm Praise, Prayer and Pastries. On Friday, February 3 at 10am Noah’s Ark Parent and Toddler Group and at 7.30pm is Youth Cafe. Sunday services at 11am and 6.30pm with Rev Hamish Wishart.

\Cowie

Advice Citizens Advice Bureau outreach team is available every Monday at The Old School House, Main Street from 10am-12.30pm. No appointment necessary. One O’Clock Gang Lunch club in the Miners Welfare Club every Monday at 1pm. Bowling club On Saturday, February 3 Terry Moore will be entertaining