\Raploch

Gemmell on 01786 822387. St Blane’s Church Sunday morning service will be at 10am. Creche available and tea and coffee will be served afterwards in the hall. The evening service will be at 6.30pm with both services led by Rev Gary Caldwell. The next coffee and chat for ladies will take place at Old Churches House at 8pm on Wednesday, September 20. The evening service at 6.30pm will have more of a prayer focus. If you have something you would like members to pray about let Mr Caldwell know. The manse phone number is 01786 825324. Check out the website at www.dunblanestblanes.org 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. Dunblane Christian Fellowship Service every Sunday at 10.30am with Kids Church and creche available. Chatty Crafters club is Tuesdays 10am-1pm. Mothers, baby and toddlers group every Tuesday from 2-4pm. Cafe is closed until Monday and open Monday-Friday 2-5pm. Contact Duncan Strathdee on 07789 912259. Senior citizens The next coach trip is to Ayr and takes place on Tuesday, September 19, leaving Dunblane at 10am with usual pick-up points, arriving at St Ninians Toll at 10.30am. To book a seat phone 01786 821128. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Alasdair Tollemache will be in Dunblane Library on Saturday, September 16, on 10am. Boys’ Brigade The BB welcomes new members for its Anchor Boy section (P1-P3), which meets tonight (Wednesday) 6.15-7.15pm at Dunblane Cathedral Hall. On Sunday 30 Company Section boys are climbing Ben Vorlich and Stuc a’ Chroin to raise funds. To donate go towww. justgiving.com/dunblanebb. All three sections will join 1st Dunblane Girls’ Brigade for a joint dedication service on Friday, September 29, at 7.30pm in Dunblane Cathedral. Music will be led by the BB Band. Refreshments will be served in the church hall afterwards. For more information see www.dunblanebb.org.uk. Telephone 01786 821387 or 823192. Tea dance Next dance in the Victoria Hall is on Friday, September 15, with lvie music from Jonny Duncan. Doors open 1.30pm, dancing from 2-4pm. Tea and biscuits, take your own mug. Cost £4. Cathedral Weekly midweek service will be held tomorrow (Thursday) at of 11am. Tomorrow Dunblane High School is holding its annual awards ceremony in the cathedral. Sunday worship begins at 10.30am and will include a baptism. All departments of the Sunday school will meet. Tea and coffee are served in the hall after the service. The AGM of the Arts Guild will be held in the halls at 7.30pm on Sunday. The kirk session will meet on Tuesday, September 19, at 7.30pm. There will be a simple supper for elders in the hall from 6.15pm. Tell Dorothy Millar (01786 824170) if you intend to go.

\Fallin

Fallin Information Exchange Support and advice on alternate Wednesdays 9.30am-noon in Fallin Library. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Maureen Bennison will be in the primary school on Monday, September 18, at 6pm.

\Fishcross

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

\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 for walk with trained leaders. See www. weecountywalkers.wordpress.com. SWI The first meeting of the new session of Blairlogie and District SWI will be held tonight (Wednesday) in the Scout Hall, Menstrie, at 7.30pm when they will be have a demonstration of lampshade making by Lynn Cam- eron. The competitions are a holiday photo ( to be judged with pennies) and a jar of raspberry jam. Menstrie UF Church Sunday’s service at 10am will be taken by Rev John Rushton.

\Plean

Library Bookbug sessions are every other Monday in the library, 11.1511.45am for babies and pre-school children. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Alasadair MacPherson will be in the Balfour Centre on Monday, September 18 at 6pm. 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 Monday 10.30am to noon, Messy Mondays toddlers playgroup. The Tuesday Club for the over60s runs noon-2pm – lunch with tea/ coffee free. Wednesday 11am-noon, Stay and Play parent toddler group. Bingo Wednesday and Sunday, eyes down 8pm. Call 01786 450011. Credit union Paypoint is open on Tuesday and Thursday, 11.30am-2pm in Raploch Campus. Salvation Army Worship takes place at 11am on Sunday. St Mark’s Parish Church The Bible study group meets on alternate Tuesdays at St Mark’s@Sainsbury’s at 5.30pm. The next meeting is in the session room on Tuesday, September 19 and St.Mark’s@Sainsbury’s will be on September 26. The ladies’ discussion group is on a break but the Supergroup has resumed on Wednesdays at 6.30pm in the church hall. This is open to all children from age P3-7. The board and session will meet tomorrow (Thursday) at 7pm in the church hall. Sunday services begin with a short prayer gathering at 10.40am, followed by reading of the intimations at 10.50am. Worship wil be led by Rev Gordon Mathew at 11am. There is no evening gathering for praise and prayer this week. The monthly visit to Forthbank Care Home to sing with the residents is tomorrow (Thursday). Meet at the reception foyer at 2pm.

\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 (includes snack). Call 07805 704884. Bowling Club The season ends on Saturday, September 16, when the club has its closing day, starting at 2pm. Tea/coffee and sandwiches will be available after the game plus presentation of prizes.

\St Ninians

Walking group Free health walk with trained leaders, Thursdays from 11am, meeting at the library in the Mayfield Centre. Contact Tricia on 07557 439111. Civil Defence Club Two sessions of bingo on Wednesday and Sunday from 8pm. Entertainment on Saturday with Jimmy Mac plus bingo. St Ninians Community Church Re:Fresh Cafe from 11am12.45pm in Mayfield Centre. Sunday service at 11am (tea/coffee from 10.30am) in the Mayfield Centre. Playgroup Spaces are still available for Stirling children aged 2½5. Playgroup run in partnership with Stirling Council and is every morning except Wednesdays. Sessions held at St Ninians Old Parish Church Halls. Contact 07757 741073 or stniniansplaygroup@hotmail.com. St Ninians Old Parish Church Bible study group meets tonight (Wednesday) at 7.30pm. The property and grounds committee will meet tomorrow at 7.30pm. Service on Sunday at 10.30am will be conducted by Rev Gary McIntyre and will include a baptism. Anne Murray will give a talk on the work done by Water Aid and video clips will be shown at the tea in the parish halls following the service. Articles for the next edition of the church newsletter should be submitted on Sunday. St Ninians UF Church Sunday service at 11am will be conducted by Rev Martin Keane. Children’s activities will take place at the same time. Evening service at 7pm will be conducted by Mr Keane. On Tuesdays at 6.30pm XTB club for primary school pupils will be held followed at 7.30pm by Source for children in P7-S2

\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. SWI At the opening meeting of the new session Emma-Louise from the Dogs Trust was the speaker with her dog Serge. Competition results: Dog ornament - 1 D Clark, 2 C Kerr, 3 J Willis. Doggy biscuit - 1 P Campbell, 2 M Christie, 3 J Carruthers. Flower of the month - 1 N Greig, 2 J Carruthers, 3 S McCouat. The next meeting will be on Thursday, October 5, in Tillicoultry Congregational Church at 7.15pm, when there will be a talk from a member of the Maggie’s Centres team. Garden Club The next meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 20, from 7-9pm in the Ben Cleuch Centre. Guest speaker Eleanor Nicholson will give a talk on the community garden.

\Torbrex

Councillor’s surgery Councillor Christine Simpson will be in Stirling High School tonight (Wednesday) at 6.30pm. Community council Next meeting is tonight (Wednesday) at 7.15pm in the community suite of Stirling High.

\Tullibody

Sports exhibition Tullibody History Group is running an exhibition on The Story of Sport in Tullibody, featuring bowling to wrestling and all sports with a connection to the village. The exhibition is open on Saturdays from 2-4pm until September 24 in the civic centre. History group The monthly talk will be held in the heritage centre on Thursday, September 28, at 7.30pm, when Neil McFarlane will give a talk on Scottish gemstones. £1 for members and £1.50 non-members. Tea and coffee available.