\St Ninians

\Dunblane

Free Church Sunday’s services are at 11.30am with Kidz Club and creche plus evening service at 6.30pm. Prayer and Bible study meet on Thursdays at 7.30pm. More information from John Caldwell at 01786 821264 or email johndunblanefc@ gmail.com. Men’s breakfast at Choices Coffee Shop, Main Street, on the third Saturday of every month at 8am. More info from Alasdair Lunan 07886 216593. Walking group Free health walk with trained leaders every Wednesday from 10.30am. Meet in front of Dunblane Cathedral. Whist Club Weekly sessions on Thursdays at the Victoria Hall from 1.30-3.30pm. More details from Dolly Gemmell on 01786 822387. Dunblane Christian Fellowship Celebration service every Sunday at 10.30am with Kids Church and creche. Chatty Crafters’ Club is Tuesdays, 10am-1pm. Mother, baby and toddlers group Tuesdays 2-4pm. DCF is running an Alpha course, a low key, friendly, fun way of exploring the Christian faith and there is no cost. Anyone interested in attending should contact Duncan Strathdee on 07789 912259 or e-mail dstrathd@ gmail.com for more information. DCF Youth Café is every Tuesday from 6-9pm with DCF Café open every Wednesday from 4-8pm. Details on Facebook or contact Duncan Strathdee as above. Senior Citizens The first summer coach trip of 2017 is to Hawick on Tuesday, April 25 leaving Dunblane at 10am with pick-up points at chapel, Strathallan Court in Bridge of Allan, Stirling railway station, Wellgreen in Stirling and St Ninians Toll. To book seats contact 01786 821128 and leave a message. A coffee morning will be held on Saturday, May 20 at 10am in the Cathedral Hall. St Blane’s Church Tomorrow (Thursday) there will be a Maundy Thursday service including the celebration of the Lord’s Supper, in St Blane’s at 7pm. On Good Friday (April 14), a service will be held at 7pm in Lecropt Kirk. On Easter Sunday (April 16), there will be a breakfast held in the hall at 9am followed by an all-age family service at 10am. There will be a Stirling Joint Easter service at 6.30pm in North Church, Stirling. St Blane’s is planning some family-specific evening services on the first Sunday of each month up to the summer. The service will start at 5pm with a meal and worship in the hall. Sign the sheet in the Mitchell Room so that numbers and dietary requirements can be ascertained. Johanna Martin is raising funds for a trip to Russia to run day camps for vulnerable children and teenagers, with Operation Mobilisation. A coffee morning with coffee, cakes, candles and live music will be held in St Blane’s Cchurch hall from 9.30am-12.30pm on Saturday, April 15. In partnership with Dunblane Free Church, St Blane’s is running a course based on Lee Strobel’s DVD, “The Case for Christ”. The last session will be held on Monday, April 17 from 7.30-9pm in the Victoria Hall. The Scottish Bible Society is holding a sponsored walk on Saturday, April 29 starting and finishing at Lecropt Kirk. Sponsorship/donation forms are available in the Mitchell Room. For further information, see Liz Reid or Heather Booth. The deadline for the next issue of Chronicles is Saturday, April 29. The manse phone number is 01786 825324. St Mary’s Episcopal Church Tomorrow (Maunday Thursday), there will be a Eucharist, Stripping of the Altar and Nightwatch service at 8pm. On Good Friday (April 14) at 10am there will be a family event in the hall, followed by Stations of the Cross at noon. At 2pm, there will be a service of the Word and Solemn Reflections. Easter Sunday (April 16) there will be Holy Communion at 8.30am and an all-age service at 10.30am followed by an Easter Egg Hunt and then tea and coffee. Dunblane Cathedral Holy Week services continue each evening at 7.30pm. Tomorrow (Maundy Thursday), the service will include the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper. Midweek service tomorrow (Thursday) at 11am takes place in the choir area of the church. All welcome. On Sunday, the traditional walks to Dumyat and Holmehill take place, when a short service will be held. The Dumyat walk leaves the The Cross at 6am and the short walk to Holmehill leaves at 7am. After each walk, there is the possibility of sharing breakfast in the hall. Morning worship for Easter is at the usual time of 10.30am. Following the service, tea and coffee will be served in the hall, where the Traidcraft stall will also be open. Articles for the May edition of the parish magazine should be handed in to the office by noon on Friday, April 14 to the editor direct by 5pm on Sunday. The halls are open as normal as of Monday, April 17. Kirk session next meets on Tuesday, April 18 at 7.30pm. Accordion and Fiddle Club The next meeting is on Wednesday, April 19 at 7.30pm in the Victoria Hall. Guests will be The Janet Graham Band - all players, any instrument, welcome.

\Fallin

Fallin Information Exchange Support and advice given on alternate Wednesdays 9.30am-noon in Fallin Library. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Margaret Brisley will be in the Alpha Centre on Tuesday, April 18 at 6pm.

\Fishcross

Wee County Walkers A walk takes place every Tuesday, meet 2pm at Cats Protection League premises. See www.weecountywalkers.wordpress. com for details.

\Kinbuck

Tea and Blether Today (Wednesday) from 2-4pm, the latest village gettogether takes place. Free admission with tea and biscuits. Donations welcome

\Menstrie

Gaelic Parent and Child Group For children aged up to five meets Tuesdays 10am-noon in Menstrie Parish Church Hall. Cost £1.50. Wee County Walkers Meet Sundays at 2pm in Dumyat Centre car park. fior walk with trained leaders. See www.weecountywalkers.wordpress. com for details. SWI The next meeting will be held in Menstrie Scout Hall tonight (Wednesday) at 7.30pm when Jenny and her Griddle (Lochgilphead) will be speaker/demonstrator. Competitions: three meringue shells and a spring posy. New members and visitors welcome. Menstrie Parish Church Wednesday T-in-2 from 10.30-11.30am. Holy Week services continue each evening at 7pm. Church is also open daily from 2-4pm. Short service in manse garden on Easter Sunday at 8am plus normal service at 11am. Articles for next newsletter to Norma McAlpine by April 16. Concert by Shine Youth Theatre on May 6, tickets from elders or Rev Maggie Roderick. Menstrie UF Church Joint evening service in Menstrie Parish Church at 7pm on Good Friday (April 14). On Easter Sunday (April 16), worship at 10am will be conducted by Rev P Johnston. Visitors welcomes.

\Plean

Bookbug Sessions are every other Monday in the library, 11.15-11.45am for babies and pre-school children. Church Sunday service at 10am.

\Raploch

Walking group Free health walks with trained leaders, Mondays from 11-11.45am, meet at the front entrance of the community campus. Contact Tricia on 07557 439111. Ochil Centre Every Monday 10.30am to noon, Messy Mondays toddlers playgroup. The Tuesday Club for the over 60s runs from noon-2pm – lunch with tea/coffee free. Every Wednesday 11am-noon, Stay and Play parent toddler group. Bingo every WednesOn day and Sunday, eyes down 8pm. Call 01786 450011. Credit Union Paypoint Open Tuesday and Thursday from 11.30am2pm in community wing of Raploch Campus. St Mark’s Parish Church Ladies discussion group meets every Wednesday from 2-3.30pm in the small hall. Singalong at Forthbank Care Home tomorrow (Thursday) at 2pm, all welcome. Next meeting of St Mark’s@ Sainsbury’s is on Tuesday, April 18 at 5.30pm in the training room next to the cafe. Home group meets again on Tuesday, April 25 in the Session house at 5.30pm. All welcome. Super group meets next on Wednesday, April 19 from 6.30-8.30pm for P3-P7 youngsters in the large hall. Holy Week services An Easter communion service will be held on Good Friday (April 14) at 2pm in the side aisle of the church followed by refreshments. At 7.30pm, the Good Friday service at 7pm will be led by guest preacher Rev Alex Millar. Easter Sunday sunrise service on April 16 is at 7.30am in Stirling Castle esplanade, all welcome. Normal Sunday service at 11am. Salvation Army All welcome to join in Easter celebration worship on Sunday, April 16 at 11am at the citadel in Drip Road.

\Riverside

Parant is Paiste Gaelic Parent and child group for children up to age five meets on Mondays from 10am-noon in Riverside Primary School. £1.50 per session (includes snack). Call 07805 704884. Bowling Club Opening day will be on Saturday, April 22. Easter Collection Riverside Veterinary Clinic is making an Easter collection of food and treats for homeless dogs and cats. In addition to either wet or dry food, blankets, towels, treats, bowls, beds, toys, collars and leads are also being sought. All donations will go to Bandeath Dog Shelter or the Cats Protection League, Fishcross. Donations should be handed in to Riverside Vet Clinic in Forth Crescent, Stirling; the clinic is open from 9am to 6pm on weekdays and 9am till noon on Saturday. Walking group Free health walk with trained leaders, Thursdays from 11.30am-12.15pm, meeting at the library in the Mayfield Centre. Contact Tricia on 07557 439111. Civil Defence Club Two bingo sessions every Wednesday and Sunday, eyes down 8pm. Entertainment on Saturday by Jim Gilmour plus bingo. The club is hosting a psychic night on Friday, April 28. Tickets £5. Community Church Easter Sunday service will take place at 11am. Coffee/tea served from 10.30am in the Mayfield Centre. All welcome. Family fun day St Ninians Playgroup’s annual family fun day takes place on Saturday, April 22 from 11am-1pm at St Ninians Old Parish Church Hall. The playgroup provides early years education and care in partnership with Stirling Council for children aged 2.5 to five and is based in St Ninians Old Parish Church Hall. The fun day will have games, face painting, tombola, home baking and a light lunch. Emergencies permitting the Scottish Fire Service have agreed to pop along with a fire engine. There is also a raffle with top prizes including a Lumia Spa voucher and family day pass for Blair Drummond Safari Park. At 11.45am, Chase and Marshall from Paw Patrol will also be visiting. Entry is £1 per adult and children free. St Ninians Old Parish Church Holy week services continue tonight (Wednesday) at 7pm in St Columba’s Church. There will be a Maundy Thursday Communion service in St Ninians Old tomorrow (April 13) at 7pm after which there will be a further time of fellowship in the Parish Halls. The service will be conducted by the Rev Scott McInnes. On Good Friday (April 14) there will be a service in St Mark’s Church, Drip Road at 7pm. The Easter Walk of Witness will begin at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, Dumbarton Road on Friday at 11am. On Easter Sunday there will be a service on the castle esplanade at 7.30am. The Easter family service in the church will begin at 10.30am and will be conducted by Rev Gary McIntyre. There will be a further time of fellowship in the Parish Halls after the service. Visitors welcome at all our services.

\Throsk

Community centre Cash bingo every Wednesday, eyes down 7.30pm.

\Tillicoultry

Wee County Walkers Meet Saturdays, 10.30am near the Nike outlet at Sterling Mills in Cochrane Hall car park. See www.weecountywalkers. wordpress.com.

\Tullibody

History Group Next monthly talk is in the Heritage Centre on Thursday, April 27 at 7.30pm when speaker Matthew Pease will give a talk on The Japanese Garden. All welcome, entry £1 for members and £1.50 non-menbers. Tea and coffee available. The centre is now open every Saturday from 2-4pm until September.