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ABERFOYLE WALK IN THE PARK

Meet behind the Scottish Wool Centre on Mondays at 10.20am. No need to book, just turn up for a one-hour walk and chat. If you are interested in joining a Health Walk on resumption, please contact walk coordinators for more details: Bev Clarke - beverley.clarke@lochlomondtrossachs.org, or Fran Crumley - fran. crumley@lochlomond-trossachs.org. For more information about Health Walks in Scotland, please visit the Paths For All website.

PARISH CHURCH

In accordance with Church of Scotland and Government guidelines the church has now re-opened. We meet for worship on Sunday, September 19, at 11.15am. A warm welcome will be given to all.

ST MARY’S SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Service at 11.15am each Sunday. Visitors should book through secretary@ stmarychurchaberfoyle.org.uk whilst restrictions remain.

ST MARY’S BUSINESS FORUM

On Tuesday October 14 at 7pm there will be a first meeting of St Mary’s Business Forum since the lockdown. This is a networking group for Strathard’s business community, and for those thinking of starting their own business. Refreshments will be served, and a small contribution (£2) is requested to cover the cost of these. There will be no guest speaker on this occasion but the topic under discussion will be “Impediments to starting or running a Business in Strathard”. This is in advance of a STEP video meeting the following Thursday.

MUSIC IN ABERFOYLE

On Sunday, September 19, at 3pm Music in Music in Aberfoyle will be re-starting the Third Sunday at Three programme of monthly concerts in St Mary’s Church. We are delighted to welcome for this first concert our old friend Alastair Savage (fiddle) and his friends, Ewan Robertson (flutes and piccolo), Iain Crawford (double bass), and for the first time Charlotte Ashton, principal flute with the BBC SSO. Whilst under the present restrictions distancing is not required, it will be necessary for masks to be worn and we shall try and keep space between people where possible. Tickets may be booked via aberfoyleconcerts@gmail.com.

LODGE

Lodgie Bailie Nicol Jarvie No 1036. Lodge activities will resume with a regular meeting in the Memorial Hall on Tuesday, September 21, at 7.30pm, Business Only.

BALFRON ADULT FITNESS

Classes cancelled until further notice.

PARISH CHURCH

On Sunday we welcome Mr Iain Armstrong a member of our congregation to lead the service. Level 0 - Masks have still to be worn unless exempt for medical reasons and the congregation will be allowed to sing. Should you require the services of a minister please contact Ian McVean on 01360 440016. The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated on September 26 by the Rev Ken Russell. At this service donation envelopes will be available for members to contribute to the Church of Scotland National Giving Day to boost the funds of your local church. The Harvest Thanksgiving Service will take place on October 3 and donations of toiletries, tinned and packed foods for the GATE charity would be appreciated.

BLANEFIELD DANCERCISE

Classes cancelled until further notice but instructor Yasmin has done some videos of her classes for folks and they and can be viewed on YouTube ‘Dancercise with Yasmin’.

BUCHLYVIE DANCERCISE

Classes are cancelled until further notice but instructor Yasmin has done some videos of her classes and they can be viewed online on YouTube ‘Dancercise with Yasmin’.

PARISH CHURCH

There will be worship on Sunday at 11.15am at Buchlyvie Parish Church. All welcome, but you must observe Covid safety rules if attending. Online services will continue at www.buchlyviechurch. org.uk and by phone on 01360 600460.

CALLANDER CALLANDER KIRK

Worship every Sunday at 11.15am led by Rev Jeff McCormick. Everyone is welcome to join (subject to Covid restrictions). Third Sunday in each month - 6.30pm Short Communion Service online. The kirk is also livestreaming the Sunday service on to the Callander Kirk Facebook page and uploading a video of the service on to the Callander Kirk YouTube channel. If you would prefer to have the service emailed to you or would like to receive a paper copy of the service, then please email JMcCormick@ churchofscotland.org.uk or phone Rev Jeff McCormick on 01877 330474

ST ANDREW’S SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Holy Communion (with music) at 9.30am on Sundays. Whilst lockdown provisions are still in force there are strict limits to the number of worshippers allowed. To allow correct social distancing, these are less than the maximum permitted by the Government. If you would like to attend as a visitor, please use the contact page on www. standrewschurchcallander.org,uk.

WALK IN THE PARK

Meet at Ancaster Square on Tuesdays at 10.20am. No need to book, just turn up for a one-hour walk and chat. If you are interested in joining a Health Walk on resumption, please contact walk coordinators for more details: Bev Clarke - beverley.clarke@lochlomondtrossachs.org, or Fran Crumley - fran. crumley@lochlomond-trossachs.org. For more information about Health Walks in Scotland, visit the Paths For All website.

CALLANDER ARTHRITIS CLUB

The club will not be holding any meetings until further notice due to the coronavirus situation.

CAMBUSBARRON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST

Gillies Hill Community Woodland, Doors Open Days tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday (September 18-19) with guided tours. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance at https://Gillieshill.eventbrite.com or from Emma on 07850398696.

CROFTAMIE WALK IN THE PARK

Meet outside The Winnock Hotel in Drymen Square on Thursdays at 10.20am. No need to book, just turn up for a onehour walk and chat. If you are interested in joining a Health Walk on resumption, please contact walk coordinators for more details: Bev Clarke - beverley.clarke@ lochlomond-trossachs.org, or Fran Crumley - fran.crumley@lochlomondtrossachs.org. For more information about Health Walks in Scotland, please visit the Paths For All website.

DOUNE/DEANSTON YOUNG AT HEART

Classes suspended until further notice.

DRYMEN WALK IN THE PARK

Meet outside The Winnock Hotel in Drymen Square on Thursdays at 10.20am. No need to book, just turn up for a onehour walk and chat. If you are interested in joining a Health Walk on resumption, please contact walk coordinators for more dtails: Bev Clarke - beverley.clarke@ lochlomond-trossachs.org, or Fran Crumley - fran.crumley@lochlomondtrossachs.org. For more information about Health Walks in Scotland, please visit the Paths For All website.

CHURCH

All are welcome to Sunday’s service at 11.30am. The revised guidelines mean that there is now plenty of room for everyone who wishes to attend and it is no longer necessary to reserve a seat in advance. Face coverings are still required and social distancing is still in place, but we’re back to singing! During the summer months services are not being recorded and available on line. Please get in touch if we can be of any assistance at this time and sign up for the weekly email, if you haven’t already. The Session Clerk can be contacted at 01360 660361.

LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

The first meeting of Drymen & District Local History Society for the 2021/22 season will take place on Thursday, September 23, at 7.45pm in Drymen Village Hall. Alan McBride, ranger at Mugdock Country Park will give an illustrated talk on ‘The Elephant, the Marquis and the Castle’. Covid-19 restrictions are in place and you will be asked to wear masks, sanitise hands and sign an attendance sheet for track and trace purposes, on entering the hall. Annual subscription £7, or £2 admission to a single meeting.

GARGUNNOCK GARGUNNOCK KIRK

Three events have been organised by the Welcome Team of Gargunnock Kirk as part of Archaeology Month, all weather dependent with Covid restrictions followed. On Saturday, September 18, from 10am-4pm there is a Kirk Open Day when the team invites everyone to find out about the history of Gargunnock’s oldest building. A local historian present to answer questions and there will be display boards, including about the Agriculture Show and the 1702 bell, which will be on display. A video will be running about the history plus a children’s treasure hunt in the Old Kirkyard as well as guided tours, home baking and refreshments by donation. All welcome – no booking needed but please bring your name and phone number for Track and Trace. On Sunday, September 19 at 3pm there will be a 19th Century kirk service, reenacted in costume - conducted by Ian Roy, Reader with the Church of Scotland. All welcome – no booking needed. Gay Burt will conduct guided heritage walks of the Old King’s Highway on Sunday, September 19 and Tuesday, September 21 at 2pm and on Thursday, September 30 at 11am. Booking required and all walks are for a maximum of eight people. Email gkwelcometeam@gmail.com or phone 01786 860630 until September 24.

GARTMORE DANCERCISE

Classes are cancelled until further notice but instructor Yasmin has done some videos of her classes for folks and they can be viewed online on YouTube ‘Dancercise with Yasmin’.

GARTMORE CHURCH

On Sunday, September 19, the service at 10am is with Rev Scott Brown CBE. All welcome. Our weekly service will also be available online and can be accessed via Facebook, and our website. Please refer to our webpage: gartmorechurch.org.uk/ services/restrictions for current safety guidelines on attending church.

KILLEARN DANCERCISE

Classes cancelled until further notice but instructor Yasmin has done some videos of her classes and they have been well received. They can be viewed online on YouTube ‘Dancercise with Yasmin’.

STRATHENDRICK STITCHERS

The group - formerly the Strathendrick Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild - will resume later this month in Killearn Kirk Hall and meets on the third Tuesday of the month between September and May from 10am to 2pm. The meeting will be Covid-compliant so attendees should ‘Bring Your Own Banquet’ - lunch, a mug, cutlery and crockery. Tea and coffee will be available throughout the meeting. The Strathendrick Stitchers also has a youth outreach programme for children aged eight-15 and meets normally on two Thursdays after school and one Saturday morning a month in two of the local libraries. Fabric Fun hopes to be up and running once groups are allowed at the venues. Old and new members - whether expert or beginner are welcome and more information on Strathendrick Stitchers can be obtained at strathendrickfabricfun@gmail.com for more information.

KILLEARN KIRK

This Sunday sees the conclusion of the series about the Disciple James and the letter he sent out to churches struggling to reconcile the rich and the poor. In this final passage he offers a powerful Prayer of Faith which is still very relevant today. On Sunday afternoon Stuart and Ruth continue with the new venture “The 4” bringing together the very young and the not so young in a different type of Service. Everyone will be made very welcome as they will also to the pre-service time of prayer for ten minutes each Sunday morning at 9.45am and on Wednesday mornings from 10am. The Kirk Session meet again on Saturday morning from 10-12.30pm to discuss the “Way Forward” for the Church here in Killearn.

KILLIN WALK IN THE PARK

Meet at McLaren Hall on Wednesdays at 10.20am. No need to book, just turn up for a one-hour walk and chat. If you are interested in joining a Health Walk on resumption, please contact walk coordinators for more details: Bev Clarke beverley.clarke@lochlomond-trossachs. org, or Fran Crumley - fran.crumley@ lochlomond-trossachs.org. More details about Health Walks in Scotland, please visit the Paths For All website.

KINLOCHARD ABERFOYLE PARISH CHURCH

In accordance with Church of Scotland and Government guidelines the church has now re-opened. We meet for Worship on Sunday, September 19, at 11.15am. A warm welcome will be given to all.

KIPPEN KIPPEN CHURCH

This Sunday, September 19, at 11.15am there will be a service in Kippen Church. It will be necessary to wear a mask during the service, to use hand sanitiser on entry and exit and to leave contact details. Updates of interest can always be found on Facebook “Kippen and Norrieston Parish Churches of Scotland”. Access also via Google. In accordance with Church of Scotland advice, in the meantime the church will be closed and alarmed every day, including weekends.

ONLINE WORSHIP

Ellen will intimate online worship by email. There will not be a regular Zoom Service. Rev Ellen Larson Davidson’s contact details: Tel: 01786 871249; Email: elarsondavidson@churchofscotland. org.uk

PRAYER ZOOM MEETINGS

On Wednesday evenings there will be a Prayer Zoom meeting at 8pm. Please contact Ellen to get the link and also request prayers.

PORT OF MENTEITH CHURCH

Wordship on Sunday will be at 10am and led by Michael Yuille. Everyone welcome. Should you require further information, please contact the Session Clerk on 01877 385296.

RUSKIE RUSKIE SWI

Anne Artis warmly welcomed our members and friends to the first meeting of the new syllabus. There were a number of apologies as members are getting busier as lockdown eases which is reassuring. We are meeting on Zoom for the first three months and then in a single group from December onwards. Anne reminded the group that over the summer we got together as Ruskie Rural for our trip to Mull which included lots of food and mostly good weather. We also were invited to steward at two Wild Fox Events - The Quadrathlon and the Glencoe Marathon. The results of the Tattie Competition were announced for both members and guests: Members highest total number, Sharon McRobert (39); heaviest total weight, Christine Bauer (4989g); heaviest single potato, Christine Bauer (453g); longest single potato, Mary Muirhead (15cm). Non member special mention - heaviest and longest single potato, Jean Deans (539g / 17cm). Anne then invited the group to share their scavenger hunt items. We were invited to share something that had our name on it, something rural related and something that no one else would have. All three categories produced some much loved items all with stories to tell. It was interesting to hear the minutes from 1926 when it was discussed about setting up an institute at Ruskie, 40/50 ladies attended. The rest is history. Anne closed the meeting thanking everyone for sharing their items and memories and invited everyone to the October meeting. For a full report and pictures on the meeting visit our web page: www. ruskierural.com or our Facebook page

THORNHILL NORRIESTON CHURCH

Morning Worship, conducted by the minister the Rev Ellen Larson Davidson, will take place in the church this Sunday at 10am. After a successful trial last week the service will again be transmitted via Zoom so that those who do not feel able to attend can join in by that means. It is hoped that this return to our regular time of 10am, and in the church, will be the pattern for the future. The text of the service is also available by email from the minister.