BLANEFIELD

WALK IN THE PARK

Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 15-60 minutes. Walk in the Park takes a winter break and will be back on Monday, January 13.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE

Classes resumes after the festive break in the Memorial Hall on Wednesday, January 15 . The group meets every Wednesday till the end of March from 7.30pm until 9.30pm. For more details telephone Allan at 01877 385236 . Fun and gentle exercise. All welcome to come along and take part.

ST MARY’S SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH

On Sunday at 8am, Holy Communion at St Anthony’s RC Church, Balfron and 11.15am at St Mary’s. Festive services: Sunday, December 22 - No morning service; 4pm Carol Service. Tuesday, December 24 (Christmas Eve) - 11.30pm at St Mary’s. Christmas Day services - 8am at St Anthony’s RC Church, Balfron and 11.15am St Mary’s. All welcome. Rector Richard Grosse 01877 382887.

LODGE BAILIE NICOL JARVIE NO 1036

The regular meeting on Tuesday, December 17 is an Exemplification of the EA Degree at 7.30pm.

PARISH CHURCH

Service on Sunday will be at the usual time of 11.15am with worship being conducted by the Rev Dr Valerie Allen. As this is the Gift Bringing Service people are asked to bring small gifts suitable for men or women and selection boxes for children. If this is not convenient monetary donations can be given to allow Start Up Stirling to buy fresh produce for families on Christmas Day. Sunday, December 22 is the Christmas Family Service and all are welcome. A great opportunity for all ages to come and join in. Service will be at 11.15am with Dr Allen leading worship. Christmas Services: Christmas Eve - 6pm joint Carol Service at Port of Menteith; 11.30pm Watchnight Service at St Mary’s Episcopal Church. Christmas Day - 10.30am joint service with Port of Menteith at Aberfoyle.

WALKING GROUP

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

DANCERCISE

Over-50s dance-based fitness classes on Wednesdays from 10-11am in Edmonstone Hall. Cost £5.50. Contact Yasmin on 07979 856837 or email yasmin@throthegrapevine.co.uk,