District news

BANNOCKBURN COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES

Councillor Alasdair MacPherson is re-instating online surgeries and home visits. These would be on an ad-hoc basis where the constituent would contact him via email or telephone to arrange. Contact him on – email macphersona@stirling. gov.uk or phone 01786 233 120 to arrange. Councillor Margaret Brisley is available for consultations by email, telephone or online using Zoom or Microsoft Teams. If you are experiencing a problem with a council service or are looking for advice, get in touch using email (brisleym@ stirling.gov.uk) or by telephone 01786 233130.

BANNOCKBURN HOUSE

The Christmas Fayre will take place at Bannockburn House on December 4 and 5 from 11am-4pm. Further information will be available shortly on the Facebook page.

ALLAN CHURCH

Service on Sunday, December 5, at 11.15am will be led by Rev Peter Gill. Welcome team 4. Church of Scotland mitigations are still in place as we are operating under Scottish Government guidelines but we are organised with hand sanitisers, and face masks (in case you forget your own). A one-way system is still the order of the day. We are again collecting for the foodbank and any items can be left in the church.

CHRISTMAS TREE FESTIVAL

A Christmas Tree Festival will be held in the Allan Church on Saturday, December 11, from 10am-3pm. Entry by donation. Teas/coffees available. Homebaking stall with a fill your own box to take away, Christmas decorations/ornaments stall, tombola and ‘Play your Cards right.’ Soup and filled rolls will be available from noon. Fun and games in good company.

LADYWELL CHURCH

The service on Sunday at 11.15am is the second Sunday in Advent. We are still required to wear masks and names need to be taken for track and trace purposes. Although social distancing markers have been removed you are still advised to keep a sensible distance from people not in your family group or bubble. Please give your name to the duty elder at the door. If you have booked a place and are unable to come or if you have tested positive for COVID please phone Anne Renton on 01786813852. Sunday is the last day for donating gifts for Fairview Care Home.

MURRAYFIELD UF CHURCH

The first of our Advent reflections is now available on YouTube at Murrayfield UF Online. Tonight at 7.30pm is the second of the Connect Group meetings on zoom. Services continue in the church hall on Sundays at 10.30am (remember your mask) and also on YouTube at Murrayfield UF Online. The Indoor Walking Group is on zoom on Mondays and Fridays at 4pm - details from Jean Hastings. The Kirk Session meets on Monday, December 6, at 2pm.

BLAIRLOGIE COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES

During current Covid-19 restrictions, Councillors Jim Thomson and Susan McGill are unable to hold face-to-face surgeries. Please make contact by email or leaving a message by phone, if there is an issue they can help with. Councillor McGill 01786 233115 or mcgills@stirling. gov.uk and Councillor Thomson 01786 233132 or thomsonj03@stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Danny Gibson is available by email or for telephone and online consultations using Microsoft Teams or Zoom. If you are experiencing a problem with a council service, get in touch using email (gibsond@stirling.gov.uk) or mobile 07881 310929.

BRAEHEAD STIRLING NORTH PARISH CHURCH

The Sunday service will take place at 10.30am and will be led by Rev Scott McInnes. As places are limited due to Covid restrictions, please either tel: 01786 463376 or email: info@stirlingnorth.org to reserve your place. This service will also be livestreamed on the website www. stirlingnorth.org/livestream and an audio only version will be available from noon on 01786 641166.

COUNCILLORS SURGERIES

Councillor Bryan Flannagan hosts an online surgery every week on a Tuesday and Thursday on either Zoom or Microsoft Teams. To book an appointment or to arrange a face to face meeting, please either email him at flannaganb@stirling. gov.uk or call 01786 233111 and leave your contact details and he will reply personally with all the details. Councillor Chris Kane is available for telephone consultations and for online surgeries using Zoom or Microsoft Teams. If you are experiencing a problem with a council service or have an idea to help improve the ward, get in touch using email (kanec@ stirling.gov.uk) or telephone 01786 233127 to make an appointment. Chris is also contactable through Facebook at www. facebook.com/votechriskane

CLASSES

Slimming World now every Tuesday 7.30am and 9am and also 5pm at the Crawford Hall Braehead FK7 7PX. For more info call Angela mobile 07846 780027. New members welcome

BINGO

Cash bingo tonight (Wednesday) at 7.30pm at the Crawford Hall and every Wednesday.

BRIDGE OF ALLAN ST SAVIOUR’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Services have resumed at St Saviour’s on Sundays and Wednesdays - both at 10am. To reserve a place please book please email james.gardner1218@gmail. com.

BROOMRIDGE COUNCILLORS SURGERIES

Councillor Bryan Flannagan will hold online surgeries by appointment hosts an online surgery every week on a Tuesday and Thursday on either Zoom or Microsoft Teams. To book an appointment or to arrange a face to face meeting, please either email him at flannaganb@stirling. gov.uk or call 01786 233111 and leave your contact details and he will reply personally with all the details. Councillor Chris Kane is available for telephone consultations and for online surgeries using Zoom or Microsoft Teams. If you are experiencing a problem with a council service or have an idea to help improve the ward, get in touch using email (kanec@ stirling.gov.uk) or telephone 01786 233127 to make an appointment. Chris is also contactable through Facebook at www. facebook.com/votechriskane

CAMBUSBARRON COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY

Councillor Christine Simpson is available by email or for telephone and online consultations using Microsoft Teams. If you are experiencing a problem with a council service, get in touch using email (simpsonc@stirling.gov.uk) or telephone 01786 233126.

CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA

Cambusbarron’s Community Events Group holds its annual Christmas

Extravaganza tomorrow (Thursday) in the community centre from 5pm till 8pm. Santa tickets only £2 per child under six months free. Visit Santa and his reindeers, elves and receive a tasty treat. For tickets email Cambusbarrongala16@gmail.com or check the Facebook page.

BRUCE MEMORIAL CHURCH

The church will be open for prayer today (Wednesday) from 10am-noon. Everyone is welcome to drop in and enjoy the quietness in the presence of God. Our Knit and Natter group meets on Thursday from 10am-noon in the Church Hall. Our Sunday worship service is at 11am in the church and everyone is welcome. On the second Sunday of Advent, our reading will be from Matthew 1 as we think about Joseph and his important role in the Christmas story and what we can learn from his example. We are doing our best to prevent the spread of Covid - seating is socially distanced and mask-wearing is compulsory unless you are exempt. The service will also be available to watch live on the Bruce Memorial Church YouTube channel or you can catch up afterwards. Sunday School is now meeting in person in the Church Hall during the second half of the service. All primary school age children are welcome.

CAMBUSKENNETH COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES

During current Covid-19 restrictions, Councillors Jim Thomson and Susan McGill are unable to hold face-to-face surgeries. Please make contact by email or leaving a message by phone, if there is an issue they can help with. Councillor McGill 01786 233115 or mcgills@stirling. gov.uk and Councillor Thomson 01786 233132 or thomsonj03@stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Danny Gibson is available by email or for telephone and online consultations using Microsoft Teams or Zoom. If you are experiencing a problem with a council service, get in touch using email (gibsond@stirling.gov.uk) or mobile 07881 310929.

CAUSEWAYHEAD CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH

The church has moved back to its home at Wallace High School with meetings at 10.30am on Sundays. All welcome - please book a ticket via www.cornerstonestirling. org

LOGIE KIRK HALLS

The halls are now open for bookings. For all hall enquiries, please contact office manager Jackie Taylor on 01786 448251 or 07749 565524.

COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES

During current Covid-19 restrictions, Councillors Jim Thomson and Susan McGill are unable to hold face-to-face surgeries. Please make contact by email or leaving a message by phone, if there is an issue they can help with. Councillor McGill 01786 233115 or mcgills@stirling. gov.uk and Councillor Thomson 01786 233132 or thomsonj03@stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Danny Gibson is available by email or for telephone and online consultations using Microsoft Teams or Zoom. If you are experiencing a problem with a council service, get in touch using email (gibsond@stirling.gov.uk) or mobile 07881 310929.

CITY CENTRE COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES

During current Covid-19 restrictions, Councillors Jim Thomson and Susan McGill are unable to hold face-to-face surgeries. Please make contact by email or leaving a message by phone, if there is an issue they can help with. Councillor McGill 01786 233115 or mcgills@stirling. gov.uk and Councillor Thomson 01786 233132 or thomsonj03@stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Danny Gibson is available by email or for telephone and online consultations using Microsoft Teams or Zoom. If you are experiencing a problem with a council service, get in touch using email (gibsond@stirling.gov.uk) or mobile 07881 310929.

GIRLGUIDING

Girlguiding is holding a coffee and carols fundraiser in Stirling Guide Hut, Glebe Avenue in aid of hut funds on Saturday, December 4 from 10am until noon. Adults £2, children £1. Stalls include homebaking, crafts and tombola. Normal Covid protocols.

QUEEN STREET METHODIST CHURCH

Sunday worship will be held at 10.30am. The preacher will be the Rev James Patron Bell. Refreshments will be served after worship. Worship will also be available on zoom. The link can be found at www.stirlingmethodistchurch.org.uk/ news on the front page of the Newssheet. The usual covid protocols are still being observed. Please follow any instructions given by the stewards.

VIEWFIELD ERSKINE CHURCH OF SCOTLAND

Morning Worship with the Church of the Holy Rude at the Holy Rude Church on Sunday, December 5 at 11am with Minister, Rev AF Miller and organist Mr Ian Boulter.

CHURCH OF THE HOLY RUDE

The joint service for Sunday, December 5, Communion in the Church of the Holy Rude, at 11am led by Rev Alan Miller and Mr Iain Armstrong.

HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

On Sunday, December 5, at 10.30am there will be a Sung Eucharist for the Second Sunday in Advent. Advent Study Groups will not now meet, but resources for Advent study are available. Tots Café will meet on Mondays December 6 and 13 in the Church Hall, then resume in January. Social distancing no longer applies, but other Covid measures (face masks, hand sanitiser and contact tracing) are still in place. An audio service will also be available via the church website at www.holytrinitystirling.org. For details of Advent study, Tots Café and other activities, worship resources and updates, please check the Church website or the Church Facebook page. You can also get in touch at contact@holytrinitystirling. org or tel. 01786 359821.

PARK CHURCH

Park Church, Park Terrace, worship for the second Sunday in Advent on December 5 at 11am will be led by Rev Elinor Gordon. It is also the annual Gift Service and donations of toys and gifts (unwrapped or in a gift bag) will be collected at the service or prior to Sunday via the church office and distributed by Women’s Aid. Coronavirus precautions require that masks are worn indoors (including when singing) and contact details recorded. There is no need to prebook seats. We offer activities for children of all ages and a crèche during the service. Coffee and tea will be served at tables after the service in the hall. We are delighted that the Rev Attie Van Wyk was chosen as Minister Elect for Park Church Stirling on November 28. There will be also be the opportunity before and after the service for those who have not already done so to sign the call for the Rev Attie Van Wyk. You may also sign on Sunday December 12 or at the Church office Tuesday-Friday 9.30-noon. The Park Church Coffee Club meets on Thursday mornings from 10.30-11.30am in the Main Hall. Friends new and old of any age are invited to come for a cuppa and chat.

Park Church Office is open Tuesday to Friday from 9.30-noon. Messages can be left on the telephone (01786-462400) or by email: parkchurchstirling@gmail. com. If the services of a minister are urgently required please contact our Interim Moderator, Rev Alan Miller, on 01786-465166. All other queries to Dr Peter Murdoch, Session Clerk on 01786473087 (murdochps@btinternet.com)

CORNTON CORNTON BAPTIST CHURCH

A warm welcome awaits all at services in the church building at 10.30am and 6.30pm. Please register on the website if you can (www.cornton.org.uk), or just turn up and track and trace details will be taken on arrival. Masks must be worn in the building in line with government guidance. These services are both livestreamed as well on our Youtube channel - just search for Cornton Baptist.

COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES

During current Covid-19 restrictions, Councillors Jim Thomson and Susan McGill are unable to hold face-to-face surgeries. Please make contact by email or leaving a message by phone, if there is an issue they can help with. Councillor McGill 01786 233115 or mcgills@stirling. gov.uk and Councillor Thomson 01786 233132 or thomsonj03@stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Danny Gibson is available by email or for telephone and online consultations using Microsoft Teams or Zoom. If you are experiencing a problem with a council service, get in touch using email (gibsond@stirling.gov.uk) or mobile 07881 310929.

CORNTON AND DISTRICT CREDIT UNION

The credit union is now open following pandemic restrictions. Opening times at the community centre are Mondays from 10am to 4pm and Fridays from 3-6pm.

COWIE COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES

Councillor Alasdair MacPherson is re-instating online surgeries and home visits. These would be on an ad-hoc basis where the constituent would contact him via email or telephone to arrange. Contact him on – email macphersona@stirling. gov.uk or phone 01786 233 120 to arrange. Councillor Margaret Brisley is available for consultations by email, telephone or online using Zoom or Microsoft Teams. If you are experiencing a problem with a council service or are looking for advice, get in touch using email (brisleym@ stirling.gov.uk) or by telephone 01786 233130.

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

The library outreach programme is on Mondays in Cowie Library from 10am1pm. Contact Chris Kinnaird on 07498 925157 or by e-mail: chris.kinnaird@ stirlingcab.casonline.org.uk or via www. stirlingcab.org.uk.

COWIE & PLEAN CHURCH

Service on Sunday, December 5, at 10am will be conducted by Rev Peter Gill. Church of Scotland mitigations are still in place as we are operating under Scottish Government guidelines and a one-way system will be the order of the day in and out of church. We are organised with hand sanitisers, and face masks (should you