\Blanefield
\Aberfoyle
Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 15-45 minutes. Next walk is Monday, January 15. Meet Woollen Mill car park 10.20am for Lodge Forest Visitor Centre walk (car share, dementia friendly). Contact Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or email cathy.scott@lochlomond-trossachs. org. Strength and balance For older adults, Mondays from January 15 in the Forth Inn 12.15pm-1pm, followed by 10-minute walk. Yoga and mindfulness Classes in Memorial Hall, Mondays 7.30-9pm. Scottish country dancing Classes every Wednesday till the end of March 7.30-9.30pm. St Mary’s Scottish Episcopal Church Holy Communion on Sunday at 11.15am. All welcome. Contact is Rector Richard Grosse 01877 382887. Parish Church Service on Sunday will be at the usual time of 11.15am with worship being conducted by Rev Dr Valerie Allen. Guild Next meeting is on Monday, January 15 at 2pm in the Church House when the guest speaker will be Rev Dr Valerie Allen. All welcome. Concert The latest in the series of concerts at St Mary’s Episcopal Church is on Sunday, January 21 at 3pm when there is an organ recital by David Hamilton, university organist at Strathclyde University. He teaches at the Music School of Douglas Academy and at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and has performed throughout Europe and in North America, Russia and China, and is a guest professor at Shanghai Conservatory. The recital will explore the organ repertoire from the 17th to 21st centuries, with music from Bach, Widor and an improvisation and David will be playing on the church’s restored Binns Willis organ. To reserve a place, email concerts0310@ yahoo.co.uk or on line from www. stmarychurchaberfoyle.org.uk. Entry by donation (£10 is suggested). Lodge Bailie Jarvie No 1036 Annual Installation of Office Bearers tomorrow (Saturday) at 4pm in the Memorial Hall. Regular meeting on Tuesday, January 16 at 7.30pm, business only. Primary school Enrolment is on Wednesday, January 17 from 10amnoon and 1.45- 2.40pm. Parents should complete the online enrolment form at www.my.stirling.gov. uk/services/education-and-learning/ enrolment and attend with their child’s birth certificate, child benefit book/award letter, tax credit award letter (where applicable), a recent council tax bill and two utility bills. More details from Aberfoyle Primary on 01877 382 278.
\Balfron
Parish church Service on Sunday at 11.15am will be led by Rev Jim Landels. Tea/coffee served afterwards in the church rooms. Prayer meeting on Tuesday, January 16 at 7pm in the church rooms and lunch club meets on Thursdays from noon. SWI news At the meeting on Monday, January 8, Ian Dickie, former Chief Superintendent of Strathclyde Police, transported members on a journey through his life and times through the ranks. Ian, a born storyteller, held members spellbound with his tales of connections with rural, rough diamonds and royalty. And all, at that, for a cuppa tea and a biscuit! Thanks to Ian for making it a smashing night out. rolment form at https://my.stirling. gov.uk/services/education-andlearning/enrolment and attend with their child’s birth certificate, child benefit book/award letter, tax credit award letter, a recent council tax bill and two utility bills. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Martin Earl will be in Thornhill Primary School on Tuesday, January 16, at 7pm. Walking group Thursdays, 2-2.45pm, alternate weeks between Blanefield and Killearn. Call 07867 672513. Next walk on January 11.
\Braco, Greenloaning
SWI news On Thursday, January 18 at 7.30pm in Braco Hall the speaker for the evening will be Michael Cordner and the topic is Arts and Crafts. Raffle and refreshments as usual.
\Buchlyvie
Yoga Classes in the village hall on Wednesdays, 9.30-10.30am. Otago Adult strength and balance class, Tuesdays 11.30am-noon in the village hall, cost £2. Bridge Group will restart on Tuesday, January 16 at 2pm in the session room of Buchlyvie Church and continues every Tuesday until further notice. There will be a small charge to cover the cost of the accommodation and tea/coffee provided at the end of each meeting. Returning members and any newcomers welcome. Further information can be obtained by ringing 01360 850487. Church Sunday service at 11.15am will be led by Rev Scott Brown. All welcome. Meeting of the kirk session with Stirling Presbytery Vacancy Committee is on Wednesday, January 17 in the Session Room at 7.30pm.
\Callander
Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 15-45 minutes. Next walk is Tuesday, January 16. Meet Ancaster Square at 10.20am for Bridgend and Meadows walk (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. Bridge Club Waverley Hotel, 6.50pm Wednesdays. St Andrew’s Scottish Episcopal Church Communion on Sunday and Wednesday at 10am. Contact Rector Richard Grosse 01877 382887. Callander Kirk Early worship at 10am in the kirk hall led by Gill Alexander (Luke 2: 41-51). Morning service at 11.15am in the kirk, conducted by Rev Alan Dunnett. Time for Silence at 8pm in Callander Kirk. Thursday Club is a senior citizens club who meet in Callander Kirk Hall Library every second Thursday. The next meeting is on January 18 from 2-4pm. There will be table games, tea and usually an entertainment of sort. New members welcome, please come along and join in. Messy Church A chance for families to have fun, relax, explore faith and enjoy a meal together on Saturday, January 2 from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Callander Kirk Hall. All welcome. Lodge Ben Ledi 614 Next meeting will be held at the Masonic Temple, Craigard Road at 7.45pm on Tuesday, January 23 when a ceremony of ini- tiation to the Master Mason’s Degree will be enacted.
\Croftamie
Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 45 minutes-one hour. Meet outside the Winnock Hotel, Drymen every Thursday at 10.20am.
\Doune, Deanston
Bridge club Wednesdays, 7.15pm in the Red Lion Hotel. Keep fit Mondays, 7-8pm in the Rural Hall. Aerobics and legs/bums/ tums, suitable for beginners to advanced. Cost £5.
\Drymen
Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Meet outside the Winnock Hotel on Thursdays at 10.20am. Email fran.crumley@lochlomondtrossachs.org. Senior citizens Alan Crawford is coming along to talk about the time he spent in Bute, Jamaica and Dubai, and being a man of many talents he’ll also give a song or two and a wee bit of Burns’ poetry. It’ll be a varied and entertaining start to 2018 and a warm welcome awaits anyone over 60 who would like to join in on on Tuesday, January 16 at 2pm in the village hall. Bridge club Results from Janaury 4: NS 1 Joy Kirkland and Betty Laing; 2 Jean Aitken and Irene Hardie; 3 Gill Cameron and Trish Duncan. EW 1 Barbara Ross and Margaret English; 2 Lorna Anderson and Helen Lamont; 3 Joan Duff and Rosie Walls. Church Sunday service is at 11.30am and evening prayer meeting is at 7pm. All welcome.
\Gargunnock
SWI Next meeting is on Tuesday, January 16, when Peter Rowell will talk on Scottish bothies. Church The service on Sunday at 10.30am will be conducted by Rev. Andy Campbell.
\Gartmore
Circle dance group Second Thursday of every month in Gartmore Village Hall, 2-4pm. Primary school Enrolment is on Friday, January 19, from 10amnoon. Online enrolment forms are at https://my.stirling.gov.uk/services/ education-and- learning/enrolment and parents should attend with their child’s birth certificate, child benefit book/award letter, tax credit award letter, a recent council tax bill and two utility bills. Contact Gartmore Primary School on 01877 382343. Church Sunday service is at 10am with Rev Scott Bown. All welcome.
\Killearn
Walking group Thursdays 2-2.45pm, alternate weeks between Blanefield and Killearn. Call 07867 672513. Otago Active adults strength and balance class, Tuesdays 9.30-10am and 10.10-10.40am in the church hall, £2. Call 01786 448308. Community council The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, January 17 at 8pm in the primary school. A warm welcome is extended to all local residents. Kirk Rev David Munro will lead worship on Sunday at 10.30am. Kirk Kids resume at the same time and creche facilities will also be available. On Tuesday, January 16 the Guild meets at 7.30pm when the speaker will be Stuart Ballantyne of Trossachs Search and Rescue. Embroiders Guild Strathendrick branch will host a workshop in Killearn Kirk Hall from 10.30am until 3.30pm on Tuesday, January 16. Tutoring will be given by members. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Alastair Berrill will be in the primary school on Wednesday, January 17 at 7.30pm.
\Killin
Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 15-60 minutes. Next walk is Wednesday, January 17. Meet 10.20am at McLaren Hall car park for Moirlanich Longhouse walk (car share, dementia friendly). Contact Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or cathy. scott@lochlomond-trossachs.org. Strength and balance Exercise class for older adults on Wednesdays in the Killin Hotel 1.30-2.30pm, followed by 10-minute walk.
\Kinlochard
Yoga and mindfulness Class in the village hall Tuesdays 7.15-8.45pm.
\Kippen
Toddlers Meet in the village hall on Thursdays, 10.30am to noon. Church Sunday service 11.15am will be led by Rev Ellen Larson Davidson. All welcome. Otago Exercise class resumes again at 9.45am on Wednesday, January 17 in Kippen Church House. Cappuccino Chatter All welcome on Wednesdays from 10.30-11.30am in Kippen Church House. Cancer whist All are welcome the 52nd annual whist drive in aid of Cancer Research (Dr Railton Scott Memorial Appeal) which will be held in the village hall on Friday, February 2 at 7pm. Hostesses or anyone wishing to play, please contact Stuart Thomson on 01786 870529 or email stuartthomson@aol.com. Mrs Kathleeen Coubrough is this year’s chairman. Take the chance to learn or brush up on tour whist by attending practice in the Reading room on Tuesday, January 16, 23 and 30 at 7.30pm. Prizes for the whist or raffle will be gratefully received by collectors or may be left in McNicoll’s Stores. SWI news A haggis supper will be served at the January meeting in the Reading Room on Wednesday, Janaury 17 at 7.15pm followed by music from Angie and Friends. Visitors are welcome and members competition is a Burns Limerick. Flower show The annual general meeting will take place in the Reading Room on Wednesday, Janaury 31 at 7.30pm.
\Port of Menteith
Primary school Enrolment is on Tuesday, January 16, from 10amnoon. Parents should complete the online enrolment form at https:// my.stirling.gov.uk/services/education-andlearning/enrolment and attend with their child’s birth certificate, child benefit book/award letter, tax credit award letter, a recent council tax bill and two utility bills. Details from Port of Menteith Primary School on 01877 385225. Parish Church Sunday worship will be at 10am and led by Rev Dr Valerie Allen. All welcome.
\Ruskie
SWI news President Anne Artis gave a warm welcome to members and friends. The evening started with a glass of bubbles followed by a delicious supper of Cullen Skink, Scotch Broth, trifle, Cranachan and biscuits and cheese. Ruskie’s archives were on display and they brought back many happy memories. The entertainment was provided by Eleanor, Anne and Alison. As Ruskie is buzzing at the moment with their cookery book, Eleanor read a recipe from a very old cookery book. Eleanor is passionate about the Scots language.