\Blairlogie
\Alva
Alva Toddlers Tuesdays and Fridays 9.30-11.30am in the Cochrane Hall. Look on Facebook for Alva Toddlers. Darby and Joan Group Weekly whist and dominoes, Wednesdays, 1.45pm, Cochrane Foundation Hall. Knitting group Meets at Parklands Centre, 7.30pm on the first and third Mondays of the month. Open doors Alva Baptist Church is open for tea/coffee and prayers on Wednesdays from 10am-noon. Wee County Walkers Free Monday walks at noon from Cochrane Hall car park. New walkers and walk leaders welcome. Carpet bowls Monday and Friday 1.30-3.30pm at Alva Parklands. Call Pam on 01259 215031. Age Concern Meets tomorrow (Thursday) at 1pm in Alva Parish Church Hall. Alva Pensioners Bingo teas in the Parklands Centre on the first and second Wednesday of each month, 7.30pm.
\Bannockburn
Miners Welfare Social Club Bingo on Mondays and Wednesdays 8pm. Stirling Christadelphian Church Bible hour is on Sundays from 2.15pm with Sunday school at the same time. Community council Meets in Bannockburn Community Centre on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm. Carpet bowls Indoor carpet bowls in Bannockburn Community Centre Wednesdays from 2-4pm. To join call 01786 812507. Buttercup Dementia Cafe The cafe meets in Allan Church Community Hall on Mondays at 1.45-3.30pm. It is a dementia friendly well-being community cafe, helping people and their carers with socialising and activities. Bowling club Bingo and joker draw on Friday night. Club opens 1pm on Saturday. Christmas dance is on Saturday, December 16 including bingo, buffet and raffle. Tickets (£5) on sale at the club. Visitors welcome. Ladywell Church Coffee morning tomorrow (Thursday) 10am-noon. The service on Sunday at 11.15am will be led by the minister Rev Liz Robertson. Sunday school held during the service. Team Three will be on duty. Christmas Fete is on Saturday, November 24 10.30-noon. The hall will be open on Friday at 7.30pm for setting up and receiving donations of goods. Ladies Group meets on Monday, November 26 at 7.30pm when Rev Liz Robertson will demonstrate Christmas Crafts. Allan Church Sunday’s service at 11.15am will be led by Janette Baxter and Margaret Baxter with Welcome Team 3 on duty. Sunday school after the start of the morning service.Tuesday coffee club 10-11.30am in Allan Church Hall, Team 1 on duty, all welcome. Christmas festival in church on Saturday, December 1 from 10am4.30pm with displays in the church entitled “Festive scenes through the window” and decorated trees. Food will be served throughout the day from 10am-noon - usual coffee morning with mince pies and shortbread for £3; noon- 1.30pm soup and filled rolls at a cost of £3 and 1.304pm teas/coffees and homebaking at a cost of £3. There will be a Christmas Cake raffle, a chocolate tombola, a lucky dip, “Play Your Cards Right” and a Christmas ornaments stall on the day. Any information required please contact Aileen Miller or Anne McInnes. Murrayfield UF Church Sunday’s service will be led by Rev Joe McPhee at 10.30am. The welcome team is Jean Bell and Jan Cross; the offering team is Jane and Derek Robertson. There are a few places available for the Christmas lunch on Monday, Councillor’s surgery Councillor Danny Gibson will be in the reading Room on Tuesday, November 27 at 7pm.
\Braehead
Lunch club Meets on Wednesdays in the Crawford Hall, 1-3pm. Community garden Memberships at www.braehead.org/garden or drop in any Tuesday or Saturday 10.30amnoon. Bingo Wednesdays and Sundays at 7.30pm in Braehead Project Centre, Crawford Hall. There is also bingo on Tuesdays in the East Argyll Centre, eyes down 7.30pm. Prize bingo A Grand Christmas Prize Bingo night will be held in Braehead Project Centre, Crawford Hall, Colquhoun Street on Friday, November 23. Eyes down 7.30pm. Stirling North Parish Church Coffee Pot cafe is today (Wednesday) at 10am. On Sunday, service is at 10.30am (creche and zones available for all children). Evening service (Table) at 6.30pm. Line dancing The Western Sunset Line Dancing Group meets in the Crawford Hall on Mondays from 7.309.30pm. All welcome. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Bryan Flannagan will be in the primary school on Monday, November 26 at 6.30pm.
\Bridge of Allan
Parish Church Sunday service at 11am marks the end of Prisoner’s Week and will be conducted by Rev Dan Harper. Sunday school meets as usual and there will be a creche. Coffee fellowship takes place in the Chalmers Hall afterwards. Men’s Speaker Group meets tomorrow (Thursday) at 7.30pm in the Session Room. Dave Roderick will give a talk on The Heritage Railway Scene. Board and session meet on Monday, November 26 at 7.30pm in the Honeyman Hall. Book Group meets on Monday, December 3 at 7.30pm. The book for discussion is ‘Conclave’ by Robert Harris. St Saviour’s Church Family Eucharist (Communion) service at 10am with choir. Young church and creche meet in the church hall, joining with main service later. Coffee/tea/juice served after. On Wednesdays at 11am there is a quiet Eucharist service with coffee/tea after. On Sunday, November 25 new bishop The Rt Rev Ian Paton, Bishop of St Andrews, Dunkeld and Dunblane will be at St Saviour’s. Bishop Paton will join the congregation for the patronal service at 10am. On Friday, November 9, “A Village Remembers” was appreciated by all. Thank you for coming and for the support given by so many. The sum raised for Legion Scotland and Médecins Sans Frontières was £857.50 Lecropt Kirk Worship on Sunday, 11.30am. Creche and Sunday school at same time. Welcome team - Margaret McCready, Roy McFarlane, Anne Fielding and Claire Gibson. Joint evening service in St Blane’s at 6.30pm. Both services conducted by Rev Gary Caldwell. No “Thursday at Lecropt” this week. Walking groups With trained leaders on Wednesdays 2-2.45pm. Contact Frances on 01786 821790 for the meeting point. Stirling University Partnership walk group is on Saturdays 10.30am-noon, meeting at the Macrobert. Call Ian on 07768 984176. Health walk Thursdays at rear entrance to Bield Housing at Strathallan Court 10.30-11.15am. Parking available at Haws Park. Call Sandra Nicol on 01786 832815. Crochet and knitting In the library on the last Thursday of each month 2.30-4.30pm. Allanbridge Social Club Two function rooms are available to hire. Enquiries on 01786 832198 or 07840 518896 or Facebook. Rock’n’Reel Fitness classes for the over-60s with routines set to Scottish/ contemporary music every Tuesday in Bridge of Allan Parish Church 2-3pm. Suitable for wheelchair users. Cost £4, including coffee. Call Tricia Chillas on 07740 676639. Young at Heart Low-impact dance fitness classes for ages 50-plus are on Mondays in Bridge of Allan Parish Church Hall from 2-2.45pm and Friday 11-11.45am. Young at Heart Plus, a less energetic class (60-plus) is available on Thursdays 11.15amnoon. Call Janice on 07565 182259.
\Cambusbarron
Save Gillies Hill The group will be holding its AGM on Wednesday, December 5 in the primary school from 7-9pm. All welcome. SWI news Next meeting will take place at 7.30pm tonight ( Wednesday) in the community centre featuring entertainment by Rachel Hughes, presenter, journalist and broadcaster. Rachel will also be displaying the McTavish Collection of Jewellery. Competitions: a favourite piece of jewellery and puff sandy. All members and visitors warmly welcomed. Bruce Memorial Church Children and adults of all ages are welcome to Sunday’s service at 11am conducted by minister Rev Graham Nash, continuing the series in Hebrews. Cambusbarron Friendship Group is today (Wednesday) from 10-11.30am. Tea, coffee, biscuits and conversation. Speaker: Bob Anderson ‘Families at War’ followed by gents lunch. These are both in the church hall and are for everyone in church and the wider community. Monthly midweek service is tomorrow (Thursday) at 11am in the church hall and is a short 40 minute service on the theme of ‘Goodness’. Rock Solid Youth Club for P4-7s on Friday from 6.30-8pm in the church hall. Messy Church Ceilidh is on Sunday, November 25 from 4-6pm. Kirk Session meeting on Monday, November 25 at 7pm in the church hall.
\Cambuskenneth
Councillor’s surgery Councillor Danny Gibson will be in the village hall on Monday, November 26, 7pm.
\Causewayhead
Baby and toddler group Every Thursday at Stirling County Rugby Club from 10-11.30am. £2 for the first child and 50p for additional children. Cost includes snack for children and tea/coffee. Cornerstone Community Church Service on Sundays at 10.30am in Wallace High School. Groups for children of all ages. Logie Kirk Sunday service, 11am. There are several services throughout the year in Hanover Court, Logie Road. These are advertised in the newspaper, are open to all and are particularly convenient for those living in Causwayhead. The Guild, which is open to both men and women living in the area, meets fortnightly on Tuesdays at 7.30pm in the hall. For more info contact Hazel Turnbull on 01786 463479. Club 1-2-6 for young people living in the area, meets monthly on a Sunday at 7pm in the hall. For more info contact Jim Miller on 01786 833356. Afternoon Club is open to men and women of all ages and is in the kirk hall on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month, 1.30-3pm. Entry by donation. Variety of speakers with the overall theme ‘Be Inspired’. Games, activities and afternoon tea will also feature. For more info contact Maggie Roderick on 07984 604205. Coffee morning every Tuesday in the hall 10am-noon. A Fairtrade stall is set up after morning worship on the second Sunday of the month. For more info contact Maggie Roderick. Minister Rev Ruth Halley can be contacted on 01786 463030 or 07530 307413 or Rhalley@ churchofscotland.org.uk. Race night The community council is raising funds for a communitybased defibrillator. A race night has been organised in the William Wallace pub on Saturday, November 24 at 7.30 for 8pm. All welcome, raffle and prizes.
\City centre
Walking group A free health walk with trained leaders takes place every Monday from 2-2.45pm. Meet at Stirling Bus Station by the ticket office. Also meet at Stirling Community Hospital from 11am. Contact walking@activestirling.org.uk. Viewfield Erskine Church Joint morning worship with Church of the Holy Rude on Sunday at Viewfield Erskine Church at 11am with Rev Alan Miller and organist Mr Ian Boulter. Tea and coffee will be served after the morning service in the Upper Hall. Viewfield News, (December edition) will be available for distribution to all elders. There will be a coffee morning on Saturday, December 8 in the Upper Hall between 10am-noon, tickets priced at £2 each, with a few stalls selling items. Service on December 2 will be held in the Church of the Holy Rude. St Columba’s Church Sunday service at 11am which will include the Sacrament of Baptism, will be led by Rev Alex Millar. This will be Mr Millar’s last service before retiring and the service will be followed by a special soup and sandwich lunch to which all are invited. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated on Sunday, December 2 with Rev Gary McIntyre presiding. The regular weekly coffee club meets on Thursdays from 10.30-11.30am. Every Sunday, there are age related activities for children of all ages from babies, through toddlers to teenagers. Church of the Holy Rude Service on Sunday will be in Viewfield Erskine Church at 11am and will be conducted by Rev Alan Miller. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church On Friday, November 23, Holy Communion will take place at 11am and on Sunday, November 25, Holy Communion will be at 8.30am followed by Sung Eucharist at 10.30am for Christ the King. The November Fellowship Groups will meet today (Wednesday) at 10.30am in the Rectory and tomorrow (Thursday) at 7.15pm (please note the earlier start time) in the church hall. All welcome. Church Hall is available for hire. Please contact shaws1@talktalk.net for more information. Allan Park South Church Service on Sunday is at 10.30am and will be led by the Very Rev Albert Bogle. There is tea and coffee downstairs after the service. Bairns Rock Tuesday 9.30am11.30am is a pre-school group for children and their carers with free play, craft time, bible story, songs and snack time. Wellbeing Choir on Tuesdays from 7.30-9pm. Lunch Club on Thursdays from noon-2pm. Boys’ Brigade on Fridays: Anchor Boys (P1-P3) 6.15-7.30pm; Junior Section (P4-P6) 6.30-8pm; Company Section (P7-S6) 8-9.30pm. See www.apschurch.com. Contact for all enquiries is Jane Steel, tel: 01786 471998 or email sessionclerk.apschurch@gmail.com.
\Cornton
Credit union Open Mondays 9am3pm and Fridays 4pm-6pm in the community centre. Needles and Pins The knitting and sewing group meets Mondays in the community centre 9.30am-noon. Cost £1, no sewing machines necessary. Cornton Baptist Church Today (Wednesday) at 6pm CBC Kids Club. Tomorrow (Thursday) at 10.15am coffee morning and 7.30pm Praise, Prayer and Pastries. Friday, November 23 at 6.30pm Youth Cafe (P7-S2) and 7.45pm (S3-S6). Saturday, November 24 from 11am-1pm, fundraising coffee morning. Sunday services at 11am and 6.30pm with Rev Hamish Wishart.
\Cowie
One O’Clock Gang Lunch club in the Miners Welfare Club, Mondays, 1pm. Community council Meets in the community centre on the last Monday of the month. Drop-in Stirling CAB is offering an advice drop-in service (no appointment necessary) in relation to Universal Credit, other benefits, housing issues, IT support and skills in Cowie Library on Mondays from 10amnoon. Home visits can be arranged. Contact Derek Neilson at Stirling CAB on 01786 451225; mob 07927 646316 or email derekneilson@stirlingcab. casonline.org.uk. Dedication service The roof of Cowie and Plean Church at Plean is now looking good with its new slates, many generously donated in memory of loved ones. A special dedication service to celebrate the new roof will be held on Sunday, November 25 at 10am. All invited, especially those who donated towards the roof. Tea, coffee and home baking afterwards. Those needing a lift to church should contact 01786 813453; 07900 181422 or 07399 476110. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Alasdair MacPherson will be in the community centre on Monday, November 26 at 6pm. Prize Bingo Cowie Primary Parent Council is staging a prize bingo to raise funds in Cowie Miners Welfare at 2.30pm on Sunday, November 25. Admission £1, includes refreshments.
\Dollar
Wee County Walkers Meet every Thursday at 10am beside the health centre. See www.weecountywalkers. wordpress.com.
\Dunblane
Walking group Free health walk with trained leaders every Wednesday from 10.30am. Meet in front of Dunblane Cathedral. Contact walking@activestirling.org.uk. Free Church Sunday’s services are at 11.30am with Kidz Club and creche plus evening service at 6.30pm. Prayer and Bible study meet on Thursdays at 7.30pm. More from Innes Macleod on 01786 357690. Men’s breakfast at Choices coffee shop is on third Saturday of every month at 8am. Call Alasdair Lunan 07886 216593. Ladies’ bible study is held on the first and third Tuesday of the month at 10am in the church. Tel Helen Gilmour on 01786 842928. Dunblane Christian Fellowship Celebration service every Sunday at 10.30am with Kids Church and creche available. Chatty Crafters club every Tuesday 10am-1pm. Cafe, Tuesday to Friday, 2-5pm. Alpha course, Tuesday, light meal 6.30pm followed by discussion group. Contact Duncan Strathdee on 07789 912259. Young at Heart Low-impact dance fitness for ages 50-plus are on Tuesdays in the Victoria Hall from 12.151pm. Call Janice on 07565 182259. Rock’n’ Reel Fun aerobics for the over-50s at Braeport Centre on Tuesdays from 10.30-11.15am. All