\Doune, Deanston

\Aberfoyle

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 15 minutes to one hour. Next walk is Monday, March 12. Meet Woollen Mill car park 10.20am for NCR7 to Rob Roy and loop walk (dementia friendly). Contact Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or email cathy. scott@lochlomond-trossachs.org. Strength and balance For older adults, Mondays in the Forth Inn 12.15-1pm, followed by 10-minute walk. Yoga and mindfulness Classes in Memorial Hall, Mondays 7.30-9pm. Scottish country dancing Classes every Wednesday in the Memorial Hall, 7.30-9.30pm. St Mary’s Scottish Episcopal Church Sunday at 11.15am is Holy Communion, all welcome. Contact Rector Richard Grosse 01877 382887. Concert Opus Duo - Jane Colvin (cello) and May Halyburton (double bass) - will play at St Mary’s Scottish Episcopal Church on Sunday, March 18 at 3pm. Opus Duo was formed when Jane and May joined forces. They have enjoyed discovering the repertoire for cello and double bass alongside commissioning new works from composers at home and abroad. Their performances include original works and arrangements for cello and double bass in all genres. Their recital on March 18 will include works by Dragonetti, Elgar, Gounod, Keyper, Neher and Romberg. Entry by donation, suggested donation is £10. Parish Church Service on Sunday will be at the usual time of 11.15am. Due to the adverse weather conditions last week, the Service of Holy Communion and Stated Annual Meeting were postponed. These have now been rescheduled to Sunday, March 18. Lenten Walks Unfortunately the walk on Saturday was cancelled, however weather permitting the programme continues tomorrow (Saturday). Meet at 10am at Buchlyvie Church.

\Balfron

Parish Church The service on Sunday at 11.15am will be led by Rev Jim Landels and includes Communion. Tea and coffee are available afterwards. Prayer group meets on Tuesday, March 13, at 7pm in the church rooms. Lunch club meets on Thursdays from noon. Adult fitness Dance-based exercises and routines on Thursdays from 7-8pm in Balfron Campus studio. Take a mat, cost £5.50. Contact Yasmin on 07979 856837 or email yasmin@throthegrapevine.co.uk. Film night On Friday, March 16, Strathendrick Film Society will be showing the award winning Fences with Denzel Washington and Viola Davis, who won an Oscar for her performance. The film starts at 7.30pm in Balfron High School Theatre. Nonmembers as always are welcome, cost £5: doors open at 7pm. SWI news On Monday, March 12 at 7.30pm in the McLintock Hall, members invite everyone to listen to ‘The Life and Times of Lynne Phillips’. Lynne is the dedicated Registrar who braved the elements last weekend to marry a couple at Stirling Castle. Competitions for members are a baby photograph and a handmade congratulations card. Otago Adult strength and balance class, Tuesdays 11.30am-noon in the village hall, cost £2. Bridge Group meets on Tuesdays at 2pm in the session room of Buchlyvie Church. There is a charge to cover the cost of the accommodation and tea/ coffee. More info on 01360 850487. Strictly Seniors Over 60s dancebased fitness classes on Tuesdays from 10-11am in the village hall. Cost £5.50. Contact Yasmin on 07979 856837 or email yasmin@ throthegrapevine.co.uk. Church Sunday service at 11.15am will be led by Rev Moira McCormack and is a joint service with Gartmore Parish Church. There will be a Sunday Club - all primary school age children welcome. Lenten Walks Tomorrow ( Saturday) the Lenten Walk at Buchlyvie will leave at 10am from the front of the church. SWI news On Tuesday, March 13 Dr BJ Roemmele will enlighten members about the training of GPs. Competitions are an old-fashioned remedy and, for the Mary MacGregor Trophy, a spring flower arrangement. There will be a bring and buy sale.

\Callander

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 20 minutes to one hour. Next walk is Tuesday, March 13. Meet in Ancaster Square at 10.20am for golf club walk (dementia-friendly). Contact Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or email cathy.scott@lochlomondtrossachs.org. Strength and balance For older adults, Tuesdays in the fire station, 2-3pm. St Andrew’s Scottish Episcopal Church Communion on Sunday and Wednesday at 10am. Contact rector Richard Grosse on 01877 382887. Veterinary clinic The clinic is holding its annual Easter plea for donations to be handed to Bandeath Dog Shelter and Cats’ Protection League at Fishcross. Items required are beds, food, treats, toys, blankets, towels, collars, leads, combs/brishes, cat carriers, etc. Donation can be handed in during opening hours at 36 Forth Crescent or Geisher Road, Callander. Lodge Ben Ledi No 614 Next meeting will be held at the Masonic Temple Craigard Road at 7.45pm on Tuesday, March 13 when a ceremony of initiation to the first or Entered Apprentice degree will be enacted. Kirk Sunday early worship is at 10am in the kirk hall led by Gill Alexander (John 1: 43-51). Morning service is at 11.15am in Callander Kirk and teas and coffees will be available in the kirk hall after the service. Time for Silence at 8pm in Callander Kirk. The World Day of Prayer was cancelled due to the weather and there will be a retiring offering on Sunday to go to the work which this supports. Teapot Cafe is open in the kirk hall library on Wednesdays from 10.30am-noon. Thursday Club is a senior citizens club which meets in Callander Kirk Hall Library every second Thursday. The next meeting is on March 15 from 2-4pm. There are table games, tea and usually an entertainment of sort. New members welcome.

\Croftamie

Community council Next meeting is to be held on Wednesday, March 14 at 7.30pm at Croftamie Nursery. All Croftamie residents are welcome. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Alistair Berrill will be at Croftamie Nursery on Wednesday, March 7,7pm. 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. Young at Heart Low impact dance fitness classes for 50 year-olds and over on Tuesdays in the Rural Hall from 9.30-10.15am and Thursdays from 10-10.45am. Contact Janice Klemer on 07565 182259.

\Drymen

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Meet outside the Winnock Hotel, Thursdays at 10.20am. Email fran.crumley@lochlomondtrossachs.org for more details. Senior Citizens’ Association Meet on Tuesday, March 20, when the Mondayleles will share their music and songs. Church Sunday service is at 11.30am, tea, coffee and fellowship before and after. There is another opportunity on Sunday to make a donation to the foodbank. On Friday, March 16 there is a quiz night in aid of MAF in the annexe, 7pm. Enjoy a fun night with friends and family, all ages Buffet supper and prizes for teams of foureight.

\Fintry

Kirk Communion service on Sunday at 9.30am will be conducted by Rev Jim Landels. A creche is available. Tea/coffee after the service. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Robert Davies will be in the Menzies Hall on Wednesday, March 14 at 7pm

\Gargunnock

SWI news Next meeting will be a craft night on Tuesday, March 20, at 7.30 in the community centre. Church The service on Sunday at 10.30am will be conducted by Rev Andy Campbell. There will be a Fair Trade stall. Young at Heart Low impact dance fitness classes for 50 year-olds and over on Tuesdays in the community centre from 10.45-11.30am. Contact Janice Klemer on 07565 182259.

\Gartmore

Circle dance group Group meets every second Thursday of the month in Gartmore Village Hall, 2-4pm. Church On Sunday, there is a joint service with Buchlyvie at Buchlyvie Church at 11.15am with Rev Moira McCormick. Please note there will be no service at Gartmore Church on Sunday.

\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. Adult fitness Dance-based exercises and routines on Tuesdays from 7.30-8.30pm in the village hall. Take a mat, cost £5.50. Contact Yasmin on 07979 856837 or email yasmin@ throthegrapevine.co.uk. Strictly Seniors Over-60s dancebased fitness classes on Fridays from 10-11am in the village hall. Cost £5.50. Contact Yasmin on 07979 856837 or email yasmin@ throthegrapevine.co.uk. Lodge Buchanan Killearn No. 1419 The lodge is holding an open night on Thursday, March 15, at 8pm in the Masonic Hall, Dunmore Street, Balfron. Anyone interested in joining or who wishes to return after a period of absence will be welcome. For more information contact the secretary on 0141 956 4973 or email georg. smith69@gmail.com. Bridge club Results from Tuesday, February 27 (Championship) were: 1 Margaret English and Irene Hardie; 2 Betty Laing and Joy Kirkland. Results from Tuesday, March 6 (Open) were: 1 Susan and Etienne D’Aboville; 2 Arthur Whittaker and Patsy MuirSimpson. Killearn Horticultural Society Whist drive in Killearn Kirk Hall will take place from 7.30pm today (Friday). Entrance £2 at the door. Includes refreshments. Golden Years’ Club Annual dinner in the Killearn Kirk Halls on Tuesday March 27 from 7pm. Raffle and great event as well as delicious food. To book contact Peter on 550432, Bob on 550310, Anne on 550605 or Doreen on 550834.

\Killin

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 15 minutes to one hour. Next walk is Wednesday, March 14. Meet at 10.20am at the Capercaillie for Craignavie Road walk (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