\Gartmore

\Aberfoyle

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers (around 45 minutes). Meet on Monday, November 27, at Woollen Mill car park at 10.20am for Lemahamish/Cobbleland walk (car share). Contact Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or email cathy.scott@lochlomondtrossachs.org. Strength and balance For older adults, Mondays in the Forth Inn 12.15pm-1pm, followed by 10-minute walk. Yoga and mindfulness Classes in the Memorial Hall, Mondays 7.30-9pm. Contact Gillian on 01877 387201 or 07738 225996. Scottish country dancing Classes on Wednesdays in the Memorial Hall from 7.30-9.30pm. For more details telephone Allan at 01877 385236. St Mary’s Scottish Episcopal Church Sunday at 11.15am Holy Communion, all welcome. Contact Rev Richard Grosse 01877 382887. Staff training Buchlyvie Medical Centre will be closed from 12.30pm on Tuesday, November 28 for staff training - please call NHS 24 - 111 on that afternoon. Parish Church Service on Sunday will be at 11.15am with worship being conducted by the Rev Dr Valerie Allen. Sunday, December 3 will include the sacrament of Holy Communion. Christmas Bazaar The annual Christmas event will be held on Saturday, December 2 with the usual stalls of home baking, Christmas novelties and items suitable for presents. Donations can be handed in to the Annexe of the Forth Inn on Friday, December 1 from 11am-3pm. The bazaar will be from 10.30am-4.30pm.

\Arnprior

Councillor’s surgery Councillor Graham Lambie will be in Arnprior Nursery on Tuesday, December 5 at 6.45pm.

\Balfron

Parish Church Tea/coffee after the 11.15am Sunday service. Prayer group meeting is on Tuesdays at 7pm. Lunch club Thursdays at noon in the church rooms. Cosy Cafe, Fridays at 6pm. Christmas lunch Balfron senior citizens’ lunch is being held on Wednesday, December 6, at Culcreuch Castle, Fintry. Buses will leave the village at 1pm. Give names to any committee member or Balfron Library. Cards Charity Christmas cards are available in Balfron Library during opening hours. Guild The Guild is holding a Christmas market in the church rooms on Tuiesday, November 28 at 7.30pm. all welcome. Strathendrick Film Society On Friday, December 1, the film showing is “Some Like It Hot” with Tony Curtis, Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe. Screening is in Balfron High School Theatre. Film starts at 7.30, with Christmas refreshments available at 7pm with sale of DVDs by donation. Non-members welcome, ticket price £5.

\Balquhidder

Thornhill Players The next production will be two adult-themed one-act plays, ‘Straight To DVD’ by David Summers and ‘Failed Investments’ by Lynn Brittney, in Balquhidder Village Hall tonight (Friday). The performance starts at 7.30pm with doors open at 7pm. To reserve tickets or for more info call Charlotte on 01786 850288.

\Blairdrummond

Christmas fayre Tonight (Friday) from 7-9pm there will be a Christmas in Blair Drummond Hall. Entry is adults £1 and children 50p, including tea/coffee and mince pie/shortbread. There will be a raffle with the proceeds going to charity. There will be 20 stalls selling Christmas gifts.

\Blanefield

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

\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 11.30am-noon in the village hall, cost £2. Info: 01786 448308. Parish Church 11.15am. Bridge Tuesdays in the session room at Buchlyvie Church, 2pm. There is a charge for the use of the facilities. Ring 01360 850487. Staff training Buchlyvie Medical Centre will be closed from 12.30pm on Tuesday, November 28 for staff training - please call NHS 24 - 111 on that afternoon. Sunday service is at

\Callander

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 15-45 minutes. Meet on Tuesday, November 28 at Ancaster Square at 10.20am for NCR7 Kilmahog towards Leny Falls walk (car share, dementia-friendly). Contact Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or email cathy.scott@lochlomond-trossachs. org. Strength and balance For older adults Tuesdays in the fire station, 2-3pm, followed by 10-minute walk. Bridge Club Waverley Hotel, 6.50pm Wednesdays. Christmas fayre The Callander Kirk Christmas fayre takes place tomorrow (Saturday) from 10.30am-2pm in the kirk hall. Christmas dinner The annual old folks Christmas dinner will be on Wednesday December 13, at the Callander Youth Project, Callander Hostel, Bridgend, at 6pm. Sign up for the dinner at the Post Office, Stirling Road, or at East End News on Main Street. For more information contact Dan McKirgan on 07935 364066. St Andrew’s Scottish Episcopal Church Holy Communion on Sunday and Wednesday at 10am, all welcome. Contact Rev Richard Grosse 01877 382887. Kirk All age service at 11.15am in Callander Kirk conducted by Rev Stanley Brook. Guild meets at 2pm in Callander Kirk Hall on Thursday, November 30 when they will be celebrating St Andrew’s Day with pupils from Callander Primary School. All meetings are open, for men and women. Visitors welcome. Prayer morning in Callander Kirk takes place tomorrow (Saturday), all welcome. Teapot Cafe is open in the Kirk Hall Library on Wednesdays, 10.30amnoon. Offers of help appreciated.

\Crianlarich

Councillor’s surgery Councillor Martin Earl will be in the village hall on Monday, December 4 at 7pm.

\Croftamie

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 45 minutes-one hour. Meet outside the Winnock Hotel every Thursday at 10.20am. Contact Fran at 07747 038008 or email fran. crumley@lochlomond-trossachs.org.

\Doune, Deanston

Bridge club Wednesdays, 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 7-9pm in Kilmadock Information Centre. Call Susan on 01786 842684 or 07778 506406 or email susan.wilson37@ tesco.net. Keep fit Mondays, 7-8pm in the Rural Hall. Aerobics and legs/bums/ tums, suitable for beginners to advanced. Cost £5. Christmas Party Doune Gala Committee invite local over 60s to the annual Christmas Party on Wednesday, December 6 in the Woodside Hotel, 6.30pm for 7pm meal. Dinner, drinks, fun and entertainment for all, as locals gather together for a real community party. Tickets are free but are essential. Please contact Alison on 07810 628512 to reserve yours or pop in to Doune Library.

\Drymen

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 45 minutes-one hour. Meet outside the Winnock Hotel every Thursday at 10.20am. Contact Fran at 07747 038008 or email fran. crumley@lochlomond-trossachs.org. Senior Citizens A great turnout of members, old and new, braved the wet weather on Tuesday afternoon. A happy afternoon was spent with songs, music and stories from Fine Fettle, followed by a cuppa, a blether and the drawing of the raffle. Jim Miller thanked the group of six ladies, saying that he was sure that the audience were now feeling in fine fettle themselves. The Christmas Lunch is in the Winnock Hotel at noon for 12.30pm on Tuesday, December 5. Any member who wishes to go and has not yet been able to put their name down please ring Linda More on 01360 660706. SWI news The November meeting took place on November 9 in the village hall. A good turnout of members were entertained by Mrs Alison Nicol from Bearsden Bakery who gave an entertaining demonstration of ideas to help them create colourful cake toppers and decorations for Christmas. The ladies also had the opportunity to decorate a cupcake to take home which was much enjoyed. Competition results: A Christmas tree decoration - 1 Mrs Ann Kendall, 2 Mrs Liz Hay, 3 Mrs Moran Mason. A small bottle of fruit liqueur - 1 Mrs Liz Hay, 2 Mrs Ann Gilchrist, 3 Mrs Ann Kendall. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Alastair Berrill will be in the village hall on Tuesday, December 5 at 7pm. Church Sunday service is at 11.30am, tea and coffee is available before and after. Thanks to everyone who supported Erskine by attending the movie night or donating to the retiring collection. The total raised was £600.30. Advance notice of the foodbank collection on December 3 and 10 so perhaps now is the time to pop that extra something on your supermarket shopping list. Bridge Results from November 16: NS 1 Carol Jones and Jeff Hornby; 2 Anita Anderson and Nora Kennedy; 3 John McGregor and Margaret Neufeld. EW 1 Joy Kirkland and Betty Laing; 2 Barbara Ross and Margaret English; 3 Wilma Brownlee and Flora Hunter.

\Fintry

Kirk The service on Sunday will be at the usual time of 9.30am and will be led by the Session Clerk. A creche is available. Tea/coffee after the service. nity centre on Monday, December 4 at 7pm. SWI news At the meeting of Tuesday, November 21. David Paton from Delicia Antiques from Doune Antiques Centre, gave an interesting talk on porcelain. Competitions: Piece of china - 1 Liz Mansion; 2 Tina Peek; 3 Kathleen Sinclair. Handmade Christmas card - 1 Maureen McLaughlin; 2 Janet Iffla. The mini bake-off was banana muffins and constructive advice was appreciated by all. Next meeting will be the Christmas dinner in the Gargunnock Inn at 6.30pm on Tuesday, December 12. Circle dance group Second Thursday of every month in Gartmore Village Hall, 2-4pm. Dances are taught first. Contact Romma Clements on 01877 382956 or Maria Miller on 01259 220679. Parish Church Service on Sunday at 10am with Rev Moira MacCormick. Christmas fayre The Gartmore News Christmas fayre will be held in the village hall on Saturday, December 2, from 2pm. There will be lots of baking, gifts and crafts, Christmas wreaths and decorations, bric-abrac, a raffle and a hamper to be won. There may also be a visit from Santa. Entry £2 adults, 50p children, including tea, coffee and biscuits. Staff training Buchlyvie Medical Centre will be closed from 12.30pm on Tuesday, November 28 for staff training - please call NHS 24 - 111 on that afternoon.

\Gartocharn

Christmas Concert The Gartocharn based choir, The B Flats, are holding their annual Christmas Concert in the Millenium Hall on Friday, December 8. Doors open at 7pm and the concert will begin at 7.30pm. Tickets are £8 and are available from any B Flat member or by telephoning Lynne on 01360 661259.

\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. Call Active Stirling: 01786 448308. Bridge club Results from Tuesday, November 21 (Championship): 1 Roger Sparkes and Ian Pascoe; 2 Nora Kennedy and Maureen McKeand. Kirk Rev David Munro will lead the service on Sunday at 10.30am. Creche available. At 2pm there will be a service in Abbeyfield, celebrating Holy Communion to which all are welcome. On Monday, November 27 the Ladies Bible Group will meet at 1.15pm. Advance notice is given of the Guild Christmas coffee morning on Saturday, December 2 from 10am-noon.

\Killin

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 15-60 minutes. Meet on Wednesday, November 29 at McLaren Hall car park at 10.20am for Tyndrum new path (car share, dementia friendly). Contact Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or cathy.scott@ lochlomond-trossachs.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 will be on Thursday, December 7, in the Courie Inn. Michael Crowe will provide canapes, perhaps accompanied by a festive drink.

\Thornhill

Thornhill Players There are still some tickets available for the performance tonight (Friday) in Balquhidder and tomorrow (Saturday) in Thornhill of ‘Straight To DVD’ by David Summers and ‘Failed Investments’ by Lynn Brittney. Both performances start at 7.30pm, doors open at 7pm. Contact Charlotte on 01786 850288 for details. Playgroup For over-twos on 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. Norrieston Church Sunday worship will be led by the Rev Ellen Larson Davidson at 10am. Guild Members are invited to Kippen Guild on Tuesday, November 28 at 2pm when Betty McAllister will speak on the Art of Quilting. PoppyScotland The poppy collection this year from Thornhill and district reached the splendid total of £872.71. The door-to-door collection was £730.41 and the church raised £142.30. Sincere thanks to all collectors and all who donated to the appeal.