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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION
The RBLS Stirling branch is for all serving and ex serving military personnel. For more information, please contact James on 01786 609770.
ARTS SOCIETY STIRLING AND FORTH VALLEY
Anyone is most welcome to join the Stirling and Forth Valley Arts Society. Please contact our membership secretary by e-mail: artssocsfvmembership@ gmail.com. More details at www. theartssocietystirling.org.uk.
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 co-ordinated 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 phones, mail and emails. Please get in contact should you need assistance and
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
Neuro Central aims to ensure that people in Scotland who live with neurological conditions, as well as their carers and families, have access to high quality services, therapies, information and support in a friendly, relaxed environment so nobody has to feel alone. For the last 18 months, due to Covid restrictions, we have been unable to hold our ‘face to face’ meetings. As guidelines have now been relaxed, meetings have resumed on the first and third Monday of the month at Stirling County Cricket Club from 11am-1pm. Next meeting is on October 4. Precautions will be taken to ensure, as far as possible, the safety of our members, volunteers and therapists. Further information is available on the Facebook page, by calling 07526 281747 or on the website ‘neurocentral.org.uk’. As usual, everyone is welcome and we look forward to seeing you there. If you would like to have a cuppa, please bring your own cup.
ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND
Contact dementia advisor Donna Paterson at dpaterson@alzscot.org, 01786 8311 or 07733 302772.
GOING FORWARD STROKE GROUP
It is the intension of Going Forward to restart regular weekly meetings when all government Covid restrictions have been lifted, and conditions are safe for all members, helpers and committee to do so.
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.
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
Weekly rehearsals for the choir have resumed in Park Church (former St Columba’s) each Tuesday. In line with Government guidelines, sessions will be shorter (7.30-8.30pm) and physical distancing will be observed. New members are welcome, new male voice members are very welcome. The choir will be working towards a performance of Handel’s Messiah this year. The choir can be contacted through www. stirlingcitychoir.org.uk or find us on Facebook.”
ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION (STIRLING BRANCH)
Monthly meetings are now being held face to face again in line with current Covid regulations at the King Robert Hotel, Glasgow Road, Whins of Milton. Meetings are monthly on the first Wednesday in the month If you would like any further information please contact the secretary on secretary. aashstirlingbranch@btinternet.com, or by contacting the chairman by phone 07940 828 434, or email: james21healy@ outlook.com.
FALKIRK SINGLES CLUB
Looking for something to do on a
Friday night then come to an evening of socialising and dancing to live music. Dancing begins at 8pm. The club is held in The North Broomage Club, Graham Avenue, Larbert FK5 4PS and has members from all areas. All singles over 50 are most welcome. Call Liz on 07585 334521.
LODGE ABERCROMBY NO 531
The lodge is delighted that meetings will recommence on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7.30pm.
STIRLING AND DISTRICT PHILATELIC SOCIETY
The first meeting of the new session for the Stirling stamp club is at 7.30pm on Monday, September 27 at the Allan Centre, Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan. This will be an AGM and a general get together of members after the long break. Visitors and/or new members are very welcome. The society website is www. nzstamps.org.uk/sdps.
CARSE OF STRILING ROTARY CLUB
Last week saw the club gather at the Golden Lion for a fellowship meeting. This is where everyone gets together to socialise and enjoy a meal. The club is still working away in the background looking at how to organise events like Santa’s Sleigh, Kids Day Out and the Primary School Quiz. Whilst no-one can fully predict the future, it is hoped that events like these can go ahead and planning is being done around this. Anyone who would like more information on becoming a Rotarian can either visit on the Golden Lion on a Wednesday night or get in touch through social media channels, by searching for ‘@carserotary.’
OCHILS MOUNTAINEERING CLUB
Some members were out walking on the local Ochil Hills last weekend. Midweek climbing was enjoyed at Creag Dubh and Kips crags. On the social front, last week’s pub meet was to the Curly Coo Bar and was well attended. Again members will meettomorrow (Thursday) in the Curly Coo Bar from 8pm, non members are welcome to attend. Details of forthcoming weekend meets to Skye and Glen Etive are on the Club website, at www.ochils.com, or check out Ochils Mountaineering Club on Facebook for current activities.