\Buchlyvie
\Aberfoyle
Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 15-60 minutes. Next walk Monday, September 3. Meet at Woollen Mill car park 10.20am for new walk at Kinlochard (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 12.15-1pm, followed by 10-minute walk. Yoga and mindfulness Classes in Memorial Hall, Mondays 7.30-9pm. St Mary’s Scottish Episcopal Church Holy Communion on Sunday at 11.15am. All welcome. Parish Church Service on Sunday will be at the usual time of 11.15am and will include the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Worship will be conducted by the Rev Dr Valerie Allen. All are welcome. Bowling club On Sunday, August 19 the Mixed Pairs were played on a fairly dry day. After keen competition the winners were Donald Retson and Eileen Mayhew (Kippen). Runnersup were Walter Hanlon and Barbara Scott (Braco). Losing semi-finalists were Brian and Gina Howieson (Springburn) and Max Taylor and Roseann Ditch (Kippen). Thanks go to all who came and helped to make it a fun day. Points on Monday night went to Lilian, Nessie, Brian, Mac, Sheena Gibson and Stewart Gibson. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Martin Earl will be in the Forth Inn on Thursday, September 6 at 7pm.
\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. Community council Next meeting is on Thursday, September 6 at 7.30pm in Balfron High School. Colin Cameron, chair, will be in Doyle’s between 10.30am and 11.30am on Thursday to meet anyone who can’t make the meeting and has something they want to raise. SWI news Meetings resume on Monday, September 10 at 7.30pm in the McLintock Hall. The speaker at the meeting will be Gillian Munro who will give a talk and demonstration on upholstery. Competitions: 1 A painted stone and an eight-inch DK knitted square - any pattern. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Robert Davies will be in Balfron High School on Thursday, September 6 at 7pm. 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. Bible talks Held on Sundays at 6pm in the village hall. Church Service on Sunday in Buchlyvie Church starting at 11.15am led by the Worship Group. On Sunday, September 9, service at 11.15am in Buchlyvie Church will be led by Rev Scott Brown. Otago Class in the church hall every Tuesday from 11.30am-noon. Contact Christina Feaks, Community Physical Activity Inclusion Officer on 01786 273555. Golf society Buchlyvie Golf Society’s members travelled to Murrayshall Golf Course in Scone on Saturday to play for the Adrian Pirie sponsored trophy. Playing on the longer main Murrayshall course, David McGuffie emerged as winner with Stephen Hart runner up and Adrian Pirie in third place. David also won the prize for Nearest the Pin with Stephen taking the Magic Twos prize as the only person to record a two over the last two outings. The society’s next outing is the annual charity day Texas Scramble which will take place at Aberfoyle Golf Club on Saturday, October 6.
\Callander
Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 20 minutes to one hour. Next walk is Tuesday, September 4. Meet at Ancaster Square at 10.20am for NCR7 towards Kilmahog walk (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, meet at 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. Coffee morning Trossachs Kirk Coffee Morning will be held in Brig o’Turk Village Hall tomorrow (Saturday). Coffees, teas and home baking from 10am-noon and a small craft stall will be present. Bowls The Anderson Singles, which was cancelled last Sunday, has been rescheduled for Saturday, September 8 at 10.30am for an 11am start. Huge thanks to Ross for sponsoring the event. Callander Kirk Sunday early worship is at 10am in the kirk hall led by Gill (Creation - Olive). Morning service is at 11.15am in Callander Kirk and Trossachs Kirk monthly service at 4pm including pilgrimage. Time for Silence is at 8pm in the kirk. Teapot Cafe is open in the kirk hall library on Wednesdays from 10.30am to noon. Offers of help will be much appreciated. The Trossachs Pilgrimage and Picnic 2018 will take place on Sunday. All are welcome at Trossachs Kirk, whether walking, cycling or car sharing.
\Crianlarich
Councillor’s surgery Councillor Evelyn Tweed will be in the village hall on Monday, September 3 at 7pm.
\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. 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. Councilor’s surgery Councillor Alistair Berrill will be in the village hall on Tuesday, September 4 at 7pm. Community council Next meeting is on Tuesday September 4 in the village hall at 7.30pm. Everyone is welcome to attend. Church Morning service is at 11.30am which will include a short celebration of Communion. The Stirling food bank collection is on Sunday, September 2 and 9. At present the foodbank is short of tinned vegetables and spaghetti items but, as usual dried food, ready meals, cereals, long life milk as well as cash donations to buy fresh produce will be gratefully received.
\Fintry
Kirk The service on Sunday will be at the usual time of 9.30am conducted by Rev Sigrid Marten when Communion will be celebrated. A creche is available for children. Tea/coffee after the service. The Guild Afternoon teas will be tomorrow (Saturday) from 2-4pm in the Session House.
\Gartmore
Circle dance Group meets every second Thursday of the month in Gartmore Village Hall, 2-4pm. Church Sunday service is at 10am with the Worship Group. There will be a retiring collection for the Christian Aid Kerala Appeal. Tea and coffee will be served after the service, all welcome.
\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 at 10.30am will be conducted by Mr. Rob Rawson.
\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. Contact Christina Feaks: Community Physical Activity Inclusion Officer on 01786 273555. 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. Resumes August 31. Killearn Kirk Members unanimously voted in favour of calling the Rev Stuart Sharp to be their new minister. The Presbytery of Stirling will now be advised and will set a date for Mr Sharp, currently minister at Camelon Parish Church, to take up his new charge. On Sunday at 10.30am the Rev David Munro will lead the worship after which there will be a short celebration of Holy Communion. There will be quiet activities for children, accompanied by an adult, and, if required, creche facilities will be available. At 2pm there will be a service for the residents of Abbeyfield to which visitors are welcome.
\Killin
Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 15 minutes to one hour. Next walk is Wednesday, September 5. Meet at 10.20am at McLaren Hall car park for Balquhidder walk new rout(car sahre). Contact Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or cathy.scott@ lochlomond-trossachs.org. Strength and balance Exercise class for older adults in the Killin Hotel from 1.30-2.30pm each Wednesday, followed by 10-minute walk.
\Kippen
Toddlers Meetings resume after the summer break. Otago The exercise class is on a summer break and returns on September 5 and every Wednesday from 9.45-10.15am in the church hall. All welcome to come to see if this class will suit. The instructor will provide further details. Contact Christina Feaks: Community Physical Activity Inclusion Officer on 01786 273555. Church On Sunday the service time will change to the standard time of 11.15 a.m. which will continue until the end of June. Rev Ellen Larson Davidson will conduct the service. There will be a Traidcraft Stall in the vestibule after the service. Cappuccino Chatter On Wednesdays from 10.30-11.30am in the Church House. Curling Kippen Curlers will greet the new season with a short social gathering in the reading room on Thursday, September 13 at 8.15pm. Anyone interested in this exciting sport is welcome to hear more about it by coming along. RSVP to kirstycuthbert@outlook.com. Badminton With the last of the Tuesday walks held this year, the club is open for play in the village hall on Tuesday, September 4 from 7.309.30pm. New memebrs welcome. Doors Open Day On the weekend of September 15-16, Kippen Heritage will take part with the opening of the Old Smiddy at The Cross and the nearby Old Kirkyard when Irene Chapman will gige small group tours (weather permitting). Kippen Parish Church on Fore road will also be open on each day from 2-5pm. Bowls Monday night points winners were: Elspeth McNaughton, Donald Smith, Jim Harrower, Jay McDonald, Bill Boyd, John Anderson, Sandra Boyd and Max Taylor. Presentation of prizes for the Forth and Endrick Bowls Association will take place tomorrow (Saturay) at the Kippen green at 2pm. All guests are asked to arrive for 1.45pm prompt. The Tom mcLaren Trophy will be held on Sunday at 1.30pm. The Jack Hay Mixed Triples were held last Saturday and the winners were Elspeth McNaughton, Donald Smith and Max Taylor (Kippen) with Jackie Keir, Stuart gillies and Jim Keir (Alloa) runners-up.
\Port of Menteith
Parish Church Worship on Sunday, 10am, led by Rev Dr Valerie Allen. This service will include the sacrament of Holy Communion. All welcome.
\Strathblane
Mini Makers Tuesdays in the kirkrooms, 9.30-10.30am. Art/creative fun for 18 months-five years. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Robert Davies will be in the Village Club on Monday, September 3 at 7pm.
\Thornhill
Playgroup Over-twos on Tuesdays 9.45-11.45am, Fridays 9.30am - noon, term time in the community hall. Tea ‘n’ chat The last Wednesday of the month coffee morning 10am– 12.30pm in the community hall. Anyone interested in having a stall can call Belinda 01786 850692 or boghallfarm@btinternet.com. Young at Heart Low-impact dance fitness classes for over-50s in the community hall on Mondays from 12.15-1pm, More details from Janice on 07565 182259. Gardening Society The 36 th annual flower show takes place in the community hall tomorrow (Saturday) at 2pm. The hall will be open tonight (Friday) from 7.30-9.30pm to allow anyone wishing to enter the competition and again from 7.30-9.30am tomorrow (Saturday). Last year’s trophy winners are reminded to return them to the secretary by today (Friday). Thornhill Players The new season has started and the ever-growing membership still needs painters for scenery, sound and light support, wardrobe helpers as well as more actors. If you would like more information on the group phone Charlotte (01786 850288) or email thornhillplayersdrama@gmail.com. Norrieston Church Sunday worship will be conducted by Rev Ellen Larson Davidson and will start at the usual time of 10am. All welcome. Members of the Guild and congregation were kept very busy in the gala tearoom in the community hall last Saturday and thanks to contributions from many others, were able to make just over £370. Thanks to everyone who helped. Had they been able to charge for water required by energetic and hot young people they would have made even more! The money raised will help to support the church and also some of the many undertakings with which the national church is involved.