Voice of the People
HANDYPERSON SERVICE
Handyperson volunteers carry out small/minor maintenance jobs in older people’s homes in the Stirling, Bridge of Allan, Dunblane, Callander and Clackmannanshire areas. The service is coordinated by registered charity Volunteering Matters. There is no charge and donations are gratefully accepted. Volunteers welcome. For details during the current climate call 01259 928088.
COUNCIL ON DISABILITY STIRLING
The office in Cameronian Street regrets having to close its doors for an indeterminate period due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Staff do not know how long they will be unable to see clients on a face to face basis. However, there will be someone in regularly to check the telephones, mail and emails. Please get in contact should you need assistance and COD will do its best to help you.
ROCKTALK
Stirling’s talking newspaper for the blind is free to visually impaired members of the community. Contact Mike Milne at enquiries@rocktalk.org.uk or 01786 816673.
NEURO CENTRAL
Meetings on first Monday of the month at Stirling County Cricket Club have been cancelled until further notice. See www.neurocentral.co.uk for more details.
ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND
Contact dementia advisor Donna Paterson at dpaterson@alzscot.org, 01786 8311 or 07733 302772.
GOING FORWARD STROKE GROUP
Meetings currently suspended.
TOWN BREAK
The charity group supports people with early to moderate stage dementia to live well. For more information in the current climate, contact 01786 641841 or email admin@townbreakstirling.org.
FRIENDS OF THE SMITH
All talks and events planned are cancelled until further notice.
ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND IGHLANDERS REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION (STIRLING BRANCH)
Due to the current and continuing Covid restrictions, the branch will not be holding any monthly meetings but will let everyone know when these will resume. If you would like any further information about the branch please contact us by emailing the secretary on secretary. aashstirlingbranch@btinternet.com or by contacting the chairman by phone 07940 828434 or email: james21healy@outlook.com.
PARKINSON’S
All Stirling and Clackmannanshire branch meetings have been cancelled until further notice. More details from Jim 01259 762734, Muriel 01360 850357 or National Helpline 0808 800 0303.
STIRLING CITY CHOIR
The choir has resumed rehearsals, using Zoom, on Tuesdays at 7.30pm. Current choir members who wish to participate should check their email for details. Any potential new members should contact the choir through the website www.stirlingcitychoir.org.uk The choir will be concentrating on Vivaldi’s Gloria at the start of the session. It is hoped that physical rehearsals will resume in St Columba’s Church Hall when government guidelines permit.
POPPY SCOTLAND
Because of the Covid-19 virus in the country at the moment, there will be no Poppy Scotland collection in the Thistle Centre or Marches this year. Collections are also taking place until today (Wednesday).
THE ARTS SOCIETY S STIRLING AND FORTH VALLEY
Next meeting is on Thursday, November 19 online via Zoom and You Tube 10.50am for 11am All members will be sent a link prior to the lecture. Lecture is “With Just a Needle and Thread” by Susan Kay-williams, Chief Executive of RSN and lecturer, and is on embroidery techniques from the Royal School of Needlework. Anyone who would like to join the Stirling and Forth Valley Arts Society please contact the membership secretary by e-mail : artssocsfvmembership@gmail.com or www.theartssocietystirling.org.uk.