\Aberfoyle

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 15-60 minutes. Next walk Monday, August 13. Meet at Woollen Mill car park 10.20am for Lemahamish walk (car share), a guided walk with national park rangers Sandra and Bev. 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. St Mary’s Scottish Episcopal Church On Sunday Communion is at 11.15am. Contact rector Richard Grosse 01877 382887. Parish Church The service on Sunday will be at 11.15am, conducted by the Rev Dr Valerie Allen.

\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 Open Tuesdays, 2pm in Balfron Bowling Club. Bingo Every Friday in the McLintock Hall during the bowling season. Eyes down 8pm, cash prizes.

\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 Service on Sunday at 11.15am is in Buchlyvie Church led by Rev Scott Brown. On Sunday, August 19, the service at 10.30am is a joint one in Gartmore Church together with National Youth Assembly and Rev Scott Brown. At 3pm on the same day there will be a summer messy barbecue. Bible talks Held on Sundays at 6pm in Buchlyvie Village Hall.

\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 Service on Sunday at 10.30am will be conducted by Rev Lynne Mack.

\Callander

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 20 minutes to one hour. Next walk is Tuesday, August 14. Meet at Ancaster Square at 10.20am for Doune Ponds walk plus picnic (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@lochlomond-trossachs.org.

For older adults, Tuesdays, fire station, 2-3pm. Car boot sale Summer car boot sale is at St Joseph’s Church tomorrow (Saturday) from 9am-4pm. To book a spot call 01877 330359. St Andrew’s Scottish Episcopal Church Communion on Sunday and Wednesday at 10am. Exhibition Art in the Kirk exhibition in Callander Kirk is from August 15-17. Opening hours are 11am-7pm on Wednesday and Thursday and 11am-5pm on Friday. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Evelyn Tweed will be in Callander Youth Project, Bridgend, on Monday, August 13, at 7pm. Callander Kirk Sunday early worship is at 10am in the hall, morning service at 11.15am in Callander Kirk and Songs of Praise at 8pm in Callander Kirk. Bowling club Tomorrow (Saturday) the club is away to Comrie in the last West Perthshire League fixture of the season. On Sunday, the mixed triples, sponsored by G Currid (Golden Charter) takes place at 9.30am for 10am start. The club thanked everyone who donated bottles or bottle tickets for the bottle stall. Garden competition The winners of the Callander Community Cup for best kept garden are: 1 Isobel MacLeod, 30A Pearl Street; 2 Martin Trainor, 5/15 North Church Street on behalf of Trust Housing; 3 Margaret Rae, 28 Pearl Street. Others entering this year were all commended for different aspects of their gardens. The Callander Community Cup and prize certificates will be presented at the annual horticultural show on August 25 at 3pm in the Kirk hall.

\Croftamie

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

\Doune, Deanston

Keep fit Mondays, 7-8pm in the Rural Hall. Aerobics and legs/bums/ tums, suitable for beginners to advanced. Cost £5. Bridge club Wednesdays, 7.15pm in the Red Lion Hotel. 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 from August 21. 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@lochlomond-trossachs.org for more details. Contact Cathy Scott to book on 01877 330055 or email cathy.scott@lochlomondtrossachs.org. Community council An open meeting will be held in the village hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday, August 14, to discuss the planning application by Mactaggart and Mickel. There will be representatives from Mactaggart and Mickel at the meeting.

\Fintry

Flower show This year’s show will be held on Saturday, August 18, at the Menzies Hall. Exhibits will be accepted from 8-9pm the night before and from 8-9.30am on show day. The hall will be open for viewings at 2pm and a prize giving ceremony will be held at 3pm. A sales table will be available throughout. Kirk The service on Sunday will be at 9.30am and will be conducted by the Rev Sigrid Marten. A creche is available. Tea and coffee are available after the service.

\Gartmore

Circle dance Group meets every second Thursday of the month in Gartmore Village Hall, 2-4pm. Theatre Three Wee Crows touring theatre company will be at Gartmore Village Hall on Saturday, August 18, with ‘Home Fires Broken Sons’, a piece of theatre marking the Great War from the home front point of view. It is an original piece that includes genuine letters from men at the front to their loved ones, music and film. The show, which deals with the rigours of war, is not without its lighter moments. Actresses Jane Dunbar, Vivienne de Carris and Kathleen Campbell are accompanied by Anne Barlow on fiddle. Tickets are £12.50 adult, £5 child and family ticket £30 (all children up to age 16 included), available from Gartmore Village Shop 01877 382214, online at www.wegottickets.com and on the door. Church Sunday’s service is at 10am with Rev Scott Brown. Messy Picnic All ages are invited to the Messy Picnic in Gartmore Village Hall from 3-5pm on Sunday, August 19. Activities, songs and stories.

\Killearn