\Callander

\Aberfoyle

Walk in the park Short walk led by trained volunteers. Lasts around 45 minutes. Meet on Monday, March 6 at Woollen Mill car park at 10.20am for car share to Forest Visitor Centre. Contact Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or email cathy.scott@lochlomondtrossachs.org. Strength and balance For older adults every Monday in the Forth Inn 12.15pm-1pm, followed by 10-minute walk. 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. World Day of Prayer Service for the six churches will take place in Norrieston Church Hall today (Friday) at 2pm. This year’s service is written by Christian women of the Phillipines with the theme ‘Am I being unfair to you?’” All welcome. St Mary’s Scottish Episcopal Church Holy Communion on Sunday at 11.15am. All welcome. Rector: Richard Grosse 01877 382887. Parish Church Service on Sunday will be a joint service at the Port Kirk at 10.30am. Worship will be conducted by Rev Jim Landels and will include the Sacrament of Holy Communion. People are asked to note the change of time for both congregations.

\Balfron

Parish church Sunday worship will be led by Ian Roy at 11.15am. Tea and coffee are available afterwards in the church rooms. Craft group meets on Monday, March 6 from 10am-noon at Sheena’s in Endrick Gardens. Prayer meeting is on Tuesday, March 7 at 7pm, lunch club is on Thursdays from noon. Cosy Cafe is tonight (Friday) at 6pm in the church rooms. Strathendrick Film Society Tonight (Friday), the Oscar winning Roman Holiday will be shown. The film starts at 7.30pm in Balfron High School Theatre. Non-members are welcome

\Blanefield

Walking group Every Thursday, 2-2.45pm, alternate weeks between Blanefield and Killearn. Call 07557 439111.

\Brig o’Turk

Kirk Trossachs Communion Service at 3pm conducted by Rev Elinor Gordon. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Alycia Hayes will be in the village hall on Thursday, March 9 at 7pm.

\Buchlyvie

Yoga Classes in the village hall on Wednesdays, 9.30-10.30am. Contact Gillian on 01877 387201 or 07738 225996. 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 meets on Tuesdays at 2pm in the session room of Buchlyvie Church. Tea and biscuits are provided at the end of the afternoon. Call 01360 850487. WI news The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 14 when the speaker will be Dr John Rankin who will speak about the trials and tribulations of a police surgeon. The competitions will be a favourite mug and a fruit loaf (Mary MacGregor Trophy). There will also be a bring and buy sale. Church Sunday worship will be led

by Rev Elaine MacRae at 11.15am. Walk in the park Short walk led by trained volunteers. Lasts 15-45 minutes. Meet on Tuesday, March 7 at Meadows car park at 10.20am for NCR7 towards Kilmahog. Contact 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. Public meeting A meeting, organised by the community council, will take place on Thursday, March 9 in Callander Youth Project at Bridgend at 7pm. The meeting intends to describe what has been achieved in the past five years, outline the major long term projects and to present a long term vision for Callander. All residents welcome to attend. MSP surgery Dean Lockhart MSP will be holding an advice surgery on Friday, March 10 in the kirk hall from 11am-noon. St Andrew’s Scottish Episcopal Church Holy Communion on Sunday and Wednesday at 10am. All welcome. Rector: Richard Grosse 01877 382887. Kirk Early worship at 10am on Sunday in the kirk hall led by the Murphy family (Luke 19: 11-27). Communion service at 11.15am in Callander Kirk, conducted by Rev Elinor Gordon. Trossachs Communion Service at 3pm conducted by Rev Elinor Gordon. Time for Silence at 8pm in Callander Kirk. Next Guild meeting is on Thursday, March 9 at 2pm when members welcome Irene Sneddon who will be dealing with Fit-Mobility/ Sit- Mobility. Guild Afternoon Tea is being held on Saturday, March 11 from 2-4pm. Cost £2.50. The Teapot Cafe is open in the kirk hall library on Wednesdays from 10.30am to noon. Offers of help much appreciated. Bridge Club Play takes place in

the Waverley Hotel at 6.50pm every Wednesday. Winners from February 15: E Tweedie and F Gibson; winners from February 22: E Nicolson and M O’Keefe. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Alycia Hayes will be in Callander Youth Project, Bridgend on Monday, March 13 at 7pm.

\Crianlarich

Councillor’s surgery Councillor Martin Earl will be in the village hall on Monday, March 6 at 7pm.

\Croftamie

Community council Next meeting is on Wednesday, March 8 at Croftamie Nursery at 7.30pm. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Graham Lambie will be in Croftamie Nursery on Wednesday, March 8 at 7pm.

\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 Information Centre. Call Susan on 01786 842684 or 07778 506406 or email susan.wilson37@tesco.net. Keep fit Classes on Mondays, 7-8pm in the Rural Hall. Aerobics and legs/ bums/tums, suitable for beginners to advanced. Cost £5. St Modoc’s Church On Sunday, Sung Eucharist will be celebrated at 9.30am at which Rt. Rev David Chillingworth, Bishop of St Andrews, will preside and preach. The Lent Course on King David will be held on Tuesdays at 7.30pm in the Information and Heritage Centre in Doune , beginning on Tuesday, March 7. All welcome to services and activities. For more details, visit www. www.stmodocsdoune.co.uk or on Facebook. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Fergus Wood will be in the Muir

Doune on Monday, March 13 at 7.15pm.

\Drymen

Senior Citizens Next meeting is at 2pm on Tuesday, March 21 when Jim Lightbody will provide the musical entertainment. Anyone over 60 is welcome to come along and join, either as a member or as a one-off paying guest. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Ian Muirhead will be in the village hall on Tuesday, March 7 at 7pm. WI news The next meeting will be held on Thursday, March 9 at 7.30pm in the village hall. There will be a plain baking demonstration by Shona Philpott. Competitions for the evening are: given recipe from the Drymen Show Schedule and greetings card (any craft). Church Messy Church is tomorrow (Saturday) from 4-6pm. Sunday service is at 11.30am followed by a short celebration of Communion. Next foodbank collections are on March 5 and 12. At the moment the foodbank is low on jars of cooking sauce and also short of cereal bars. However all non-perishables and, of course, money to buy fresh food will be most welcome. Community council Next meeting is on Tuesday March 7 in the village hall at 7.30pm. All welcome.

\Fintry

Kirk The service on Sunday at 9.30am will be conducted by Reader Ian Roy. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Ian Muirhead will be in the Menzies Hall on Wednesday, March 8 at 7pm.

\Gargunnock

Flower show quiz The annual event takes place on Friday, March 10 at 7.30pm in the community centre. Cost is £3 per person with teams of four. BYOB and donations of raffle prizes would be greatly appreciated. Church The service on Sunday at 10.30am in the community centre will be conducted by Rev Andy Campbell.

\Gartmore

Parent support group Meets in the village hall on Thursdays, 10.30amnoon. Call Elita Pulter 01877 382886 or Helen Webster 07929 861597. Circle dance group Held on the second Thursday of every month in Gartmore Village Hall, 2-4pm. All the dances are taught first. Contact Romma Clements 01877 382956 or Maria Miller 01259 220679. Church Sunday’s service is at 10am led by Rev Elaine MacRae.

\Killearn

Walking group Every Thursday, 2-2.45pm, alternate weeks between Blanefield and Killearn. Call 07557 439111. Otago Active adults strength and balance class, Tuesdays from 9.30-10am and 10.10-10.40am in the church hall, £2. Contact Active Stirling on 01786 448308. Cottagers’ Horticultural Society Whist drive will take place in the church hall tonight (Friday) at 7.30pm. Teas and home baking along with raffle. Entry £2, all are welcome. Jumble Sale In aid of ongoing projects by the Killearn Malawi Group, a jumble sale will be held in the church hall on Saturday, March 11 from 10am until noon, admission £1. Contributions will be gratefully received and can be left in the hall on Friday, March 10 from 6-9pm. Any enquiries please call 01360 550508. Any items not sold will be donated to another charity. We can accept bric-a-brac, books, clothes, DVDs, shoes, linen and toys. Bridge club The results for Tuesday, February 28 (Championship) are: NS 1 Donald Kennedy and Eileen Lindsay; 2 Margaret English and Irene Hardie. EW 1 Iain Watt and Betty Laing; 2 David Amon and Willie Robertson. Killearn Kirk The Rev Lee Messeder will lead the service on Sunday at 10.30am. This will be followed by a short celebration of Holy Communion. Creche and Kirk Kids meet as normal. On Tuesday (March 7) young children accompanied by an adult will meet at 1pm to 2.30pm in the kirk hall for Mini Messy Play. The Guild also meet on Tuesday at 7.30pm, to hear Tales of a Registrar. This is an open evening with a bring and buy sale. On Thursday (March 9) Messy Play for pre school children takes place at 9.30am.

\Killin

Walk in the park Short walk led by trained volunteers. Last around 45 minutes although shorter walks available on request. Meet on Wednesday, March 8 at McLaren Hall car park for car share to Glen Lochray at 10.20am for Craignavie road walk. Contact Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or email cathy.scott@lochlomond-trossachs. org. Strength and balance Exercise class for older adults every Wednesday in the Killin Hotel from 1.30-2.30pm, followed by 10-minute walk. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Martin Earl will be in the primary school on Tuesday, March 14 at 7pm.

\Kinlochard

Yoga and mindfulness Class is held in the village hall on Tuesdays from 7.15-8.45pm. Contact Gillian on 01877 387201 or 07738 225996.

\Kippen

Cappuccino Chatter Meet in the church house on Wednesdays, 10.30Hall,