\Blairdrummond

\Aberfoyle

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 15 minutes to one hour. Next walk is Monday, May 21. Meet at Woollen Mill car park 10.20am for Lodge Forest Visitor Centre (car share, dementia-friendly). Contact Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or email cathy.scott@lochlomondtrossachs.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. Concert The latest in the concert series at St Mary’s Scottish Episcopal Church is on Sunday, May 20 at 3pm when there is an organ recital by Christopher Nickol. He gained an organ scholarship to the college chapel of Royal Holloway College (University of London) and is currently the organist and music director at New Kilpatrick Parish Church. Entry by donation. Programme as follows: JS Bach - Siciliano; Haydn - Four pieces from Musical Clocks; Elgar - Andantino and Maxwell Davies - Farewell to Stromness. St Mary’s Scottish Episcopal Church Holy Communion (Anglican Book of Common Prayer) at 8am at St Anthony’s RC Balfron: 11.15am Holy Communion at St Mary’s, All welcome. Rector Richard Grosse 01877 382887. Parish Church We will again be holding a joint service with Port of Menteith. The service will be held at the Port Kirk at 10.30am with worship being conducted by the Rev Dr Valerie Allen. The plan is to resume normal service next week so for those who can’t manage a 10.30am service, our service on the 27th will return to 11.15am. Bowling Club The Jean Campbell Triples Rose Bowl was played for on Wednesday, May 9. After a cheerful day despite the rain, the final was between two Braco teams. The winners were Dorothy Johnston (Skip) Pam Gellatly and Christine Durnan. Runners up were Pat Henderson (Skip) Barbara Scott and Joan McLaghlin. Monday night points go to Nessie, Mac, Bill, Lilian, Stewart and Billy.

\Balfron

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. Community Cafe The cafe is open every Tuesday at 2pm in Balfron Bowling Club. Company and home baking. Wheelchair access available. SWI Balfron SWI, May 2018 meeting: Business was administered swiftly with president and treasurer giving lively, positive annual reports. Thanks to Liz Hay and Irene Vickers, our welcome tellers from Drymen, voting for next year’s committee went smoothly. Thanks, too, to Fine Fettle who weren’t half on fine form. Supper was sumptuous and enjoyed by all. Awards were presented as follows: Points Winners for 2017-2018 - 1 Jan Macdonald, 2 Ellen McClymont, 3 Joan Dymond. Most Effort - 1 Gladys Farquharson and Sheena Marshall. Dunlop Rose Bowl for Crafted Article - Jan Macdonald. Ballindalloch Quaich - Margaret Bauld. The jolly evening ended with a raffle in aid of ACWW. Now we look forward to the Federation Triennial Show, the Drymen Show and our annual outing on Saturday, June 2 to Helensburgh. If you’d like to join us, ring Jan on 01360 449 100. Parish Church Sunday morning worship will be led by Mr Iain Armstrong at 11.15am. Tea and coffee will be available afterwards. The church

tower and vestibule are closed to members of the congregation while plasterwork repairs and repainting are taking place. This will last for four weeks and services on Sundays will take place in the church rooms. Prayer group meeting is on Tuesday, May 22, at 7pm in the church rooms. Lunch Club meets from noon on Thursday. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Evelyn Tweed will be in Thornhill Primary School on Tuesday, May 22 at 7pm.

\Blanefield

Walking group Thursdays, 2-2.45pm, alternate weeks between Blanefield and Killearn. Call 07867 672513.

\Buchlyvie

Yoga Classes in the village hall on Wednesdays, 9.30-10.30am. 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 Scott Brown CBE all welcome. Messy Church is on this Sunday, May 20, 3-5pm where we will be celebrating the church’s birthday with a Big Birthday Party - families welcome to come along and have lots of fun.

\Callander

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 20 minutes to one hour. Next walk is Tuesday, May 22. Meet in Ancaster Square at 10.20am for Moss Wood walk (car share, dementia-friendly). Summer walks every Wednesday, meeting at 7pm in Ancaster Square. Various routes: 20-45 minutes (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. Car boot sale Summer car boot sale is at St Joseph’s Church tomorrow (Saturday) from 9am-4pm and will run every week until September. To

book a spot call 01877 330359. Coffee morning Callander and District Horticultural Society will be holding its annual coffee morning in Callander Kirk Hall on Saturday, May 26 from 10am-noon. There is home baking, cake and candy and plants on sale plus a raffle. Entry £2 and all funds go towards the annual show on Saturday, August 25. Schedules will be available and they are already out in The East End News, Mr Campbell the Butcher, The Deli in the Square and the library. Messy Church The next Messy Church at Callander Kirk is on Saturday, May 19 from 10.30am12.30pm in the kirk hall. It’s a chance for families to have fun, relax, explore faith and enjoy a meal together. All welcome. St Andrew’s Scottish Episcopal Church Church on Leny Road Callander (near Tesco), 10am Sunday Holy Communion, also Wednesday 10am. All welcome. Rector: Richard Grosse 01877 382887. Bowling club Club play Buchanan Arms in Forth and Endrick League tonight (Friday) home and away. On Saturday there will be a game against Doune. 2pm start. Wednesday evening club has a home game against Buchanan Arms for Friendship Cup. There was a good response to tri bowls event last Sunday where people of all ages tried the sport for the first time. Callander Kirk Sunday, May 20, Early Worship at 10am in Kirk Hall; Morning Service at 11.15am in Callander Kirk followed by Informal Communion; Time for Silence at 8pm in Callander Kirk. The Teapot Cafe is open for ‘business’ in the Kirk Hall Library on Wednesday, 10.30am to noon. We look forward to seeing you then and any offers of help will be much appreciated. Messy Church - a chance for families to have fun, relax, explore faith and enjoy a meal together. Everyone welcome. Come along tomorrow (Saturday) from 10.30am to 12.30pm to Callander Kirk Hall. Callander Kirk Stated Annual Meeting - Sunday May 27 at 12.15pm – all members of the congregation are invited to this important annual meeting.

\Croftamie

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Meet outside the Win- nock Hotel, Drymen on Thursdays at 10.20am. Email fran.crumley@ lochlomond-trossachs.org for more details.

\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. 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 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. Drymen Church Our Sunday morning service is at 11.30am, tea and coffee is available before and after the service. It’s not too early to start putting something extra into your shopping trolley ready for the Food Bank Collection the first two Sundays in June.

\Fintry

Fintry Kirk The service on Sunday is at the usual time of 9.30am and will be led by Mr Iain Armstrong. A crèche is available for children. Tea/ coffee after the service. A note for your diary, The Fintry Church plant sale will be in the car park at the sports club on Saturday, May 26 from 10am until 1pm. These are quality plants so don’t miss out.

\Gargunnock

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 on 07565 182259. Church The service on Sunday will be conducted by Rev Lynne Mack.

\Gartmore

Circle dance Group meets every second Thursday of the month in Gartmore Village Hall, 2-4pm. Church On Sunday, May 20, service at 10am with Rev Scott Brown plus Messy Pentecost at Messy Church in the village hall from 3-5pm. Come and help celebrate the church’s birthday. 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. 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. Plant sale Killearn Horticultural Society plant sale and coffee morning takes place tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am-noon in the village hall in conjunction with Killearn Tennis Club. There will be bargain priced locally grown herbaceous plants, bedding plants and garden bric-a-brac. The tennis club will supply teas at £3. Fundraiser Primary and nursery fundraiser will take place tomorrow (Saturday) in the village hall from 7.30pm. Live music from Nutcrackers along with auction and raffle. Bring your own bottle. Support the cause. Tickets £10. Jumble sale Volunteer Eco Students Abroad (VESA) jumble sale on Saturday, June 9 in Killearn Kirk Hall from 10am-noon. Entry £1. Dealers on Friday, June 8 at 8pm only. Event in aid of South African volunteer trip. Contributions to be left at hall on Friday, June 8, between 6pm and 8pm. Enquiries to Heather Stevenson on 551076.