\Killearn

Walking group Thursdays 2-2.45pm, alternate weeks between Blanefield and Killearn. Call 07557 439111. Otago Active adults strength and balance class, Tuesdays 9.30-10am and 10.10-10.40am in the church hall, £2. Contact Active Stirling on 01786 448308. Bridge club Results from Tuesday, October 24 (Sim Pairs): NS 1 Donald Kennedy and Eileen Lindsay; 2 Betty Laing and Douglas Ashworth. EW 1 equal Ian Pascoe and Roger Sparkes; 1 equal Maureen McKeand and Nora Kennedy. Jumble sale Will take place in kirk hall on Saturday, November 11, from 10am to noon. Sales include toys, books, DVDs, CDs, household items, shoes, handbags, jewellery, garden and sport equipment and miscellaneous items (no electrical goods or furniture). Donations received on Friday, November 10, from 5.30pm to 8.30pm. Traders and dealers welcome from 8.30pm. For more information or for uplifting of goods contact Anne on 550605, Katy on 449358 or Doreen on 550834. Fireworks On Saturday. November 4. KCFC bonfire and fireworks display will take place at the Glebe from 7.15pm. Fireworks start at 7.30pm. Scottish Episcopal Church Communion on Wednesday at 11.30am in Killearn Kirk session room. Contact rector Richard Grosse 01877 382887.

\Killin

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 15-60 minutes. Meet on Wednesday, November 1, at McLaren Hall car park at 10.20am for Pier Road and Finlarig Castle walk. Contact Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or cathy.scott@lochlomondtrossachs.org. Strength and balance Exercise class for older adults Wednesdays in the Killin Hotel 1.30-2.30pm, followed by 10-minute walk. SWI The next meeting is on Thursday, November 2, at 7.30pm in the Lesser McLaren Hall, when the speaker will be Prof Dawn Skelton from Later Life Training.

\Kinlochard

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

\Kippen

Toddlers In the village hall on Thursdays, 10.30am to noon. Cappuccino Chatter Church House, Wednesdays, 10.30-11.30am. Community benefit As the neighbouring Kingsburn Windfarm is now operational, Kippen will soon receive community benefit money. It will be received by Kippen Community Trust and grant awards will be decided by an independent panel set up by the trust. To be involved get in touch with Margaret Beaton (01786 870536) or Jon Greenman (01786 870466). Local organisations with a good idea for a project or activity should apply to Margaret or Jon for a grant application form. Church Sunday service at 11.15am will be led by Rev Ellen Larson Davidson. Guild Members and friends are invited to Norrieston Guild, Thornhill, on Wednesday, November 1, at 2pm in Norrieston Church Hall. David Pickett will talk about the work of Scottish Natural Heritage on Flanders Moss. The Guild has also been invited to Fintry Guild’s meeting in the Menzies Hall, Main Street. on Monday, November 6, at 7.30pm when a refugee will speak on life in their own country and their journey to Scotland. The offering will go to refugee support. To attend contact Joanna on 01786 870681 by Wednesday, November 1. Bonfire The 1st Carse of Stirling Cubs are repeating their successful event of last year with a bonfire and fireworks on Kippen Sports Field on Tuesday, November 7, at 6pm. All ages welcome, as are donations in the appeal box in McNicoll’s Stores. SWI Tasty bites from the splendid demonstration of traybakes, etc, from celebrity cooks Helen and Dianne were enjoyed at the October meeting in the Reading Room last week. Mora welcomed everyone and dealt with business. Effie and Margery received points in the toffee apple competition and support was sought for the Rural tearoom at the vintage market in the hall on Sunday. Thanks Music in Hospitals and Care received £840 from the cafe at Myreton, open with the colourful Nomad’s Tent sellers exhibition. Hakhad Craft also received £350. Johnnie and Kirsty Cuthbert thanked everyone who attended, helped and contributed. Reading Room The jumble sale last Saturday morning raised £600 for Reading Room funds. The management committee thanked everyone who attended and helped on the day.

\Port of Menteith

Parish Church 10am. Sunday worship is at

\Strathblane

Mini Makers Tuesday in the kirkrooms, 9.30-10.30am. Art and creative fun for 18 months-five.

\Thornhill

Norrieston Church Rev Ellen Larson Davidson will lead worship on Sunday at 10am. This is the final call for the Blythswood Shoebox Appeal. Boxesmust be handed in by Sunday, October 29, to the church or to Margaret McNicol by Saturday, November 4. . Guild Next meeting is at 2pm on Wednesday, November 1. David Pickett will talk about the work of Scottish Natural Heritage on Flanders Moss. Thornhill Players Tickets are on sale for the next production, two adultthemed one-act plays, ‘Straight To DVD’ by David Summers and ‘Failed Investments’ by Lynn Brittney, in Thornhill Community Hall on Saturday, November 25. The performance starts at 7.30pm with doors open at 7pm. To reserve tickets or for more information phone Charlotte on 01786 850288. Gardening society The first meeting of the winter session is on Tuesday, November 14, when Kate White from Cowden Castle, Dollar, will talk about the rebuilding of the Japanese garden. Flu clinics An adult flu drop-in clinic will be held in Doune Health Centre on Thursday, November 2, from 1.30–4pm. No need to book. This clinic is for Doune Health Centre patients who are 65 years and over or in an at-risk group, including pregnant women and carers. Playgroup For over-twos, Tuesdays 9.45-11.45am, Fridays 9.30amnoon, term time in the community hall. Tea’n Chat On the last Wednesday of each month, 10am–1pm at the community hall. To have a stall contact Helen Myles on 01786 850608 or Belinda MacMillan 01786 850692. Christmas fair On Friday, November 17, from 6-8.30pm in Thornhill Primary School, in aid of the parent council. Free admission. Stalls include school sale table, cakes, pet supplies, jewellery plus mulled wine and pies. Stalls are £10, contact Tracy on 07939 416258.