District News

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. Contact walk coordinators for more details: Bev Clarke - beverley.clarke@ lochlomond-trossachs.org, or Fran Crumley - fran.crumley@lochlomondtrossachs.org.

PARISH CHURCH

Service on Sunday will be at the usual time of 11.15am when a warm welcome will be extended to all. The church follows Covid regulations and lateral flow tests should be taken prior to attendance, together with face coverings when in church.

GUILD

The Guild is hosting an open meeting for members and non members on Wednesday, March 23 at 2pm in the Forth Inn. The entertainment is Mondayleles Ukulele Group. It would be helpful if nonmembers wishing to come contacted Isabel (01877 382667) or Janette (01877 382250) prior to the meeting for catering and seating arrangements in line with Covid-19 recommendations.

LENTEN WALKS

Those wishing to join the third Lenten Walk are invited to meet at the Braeval car park at 10am tomorrow (Saturday) and, on this occasion, are encouraged to bring their own refreshments to have in fellowship following the completion of the walk.

ST MARY’S SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH

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

BALFRON DANCERCISE

Low-impact exercises and dance routines, perfect for active seniors/ beginners are held in the McLintock Hall on Mondays at 10am. For more details and to book please contact Yasmin on 07979856837 or email yasmin@ throthegrapevine.co.uk.

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

The library outreach programme is weekly on Thursdays in the library from 10am-1pm. Contact Chris Kinnaird on 07498 925157 or by e-mail: chris. kinnaird@stirlingcab.casonline.org.uk or via www.stirlingcab.org.uk.

CHURCH

This Sunday at 11.15am the service will be taken by Rev Ken Russell. Tea/ coffee will be served after the service. It is recommended that a lateral flow test is taken before coming which must show a negative result and bring a mask. This also applies any person attending the church buildings. Should you require the services of a minister please contact Ian McVean on 01360 440016.

BUCHLYVIE DANCERCISE

Low-impact exercises and dance routines, perfect for active seniors/ beginners are held in the village hall on Tuesdays at 10am. For more details and to book please contact Yasmin on 07979856837 or email yasmin@ throthegrapevine.co.uk.

CHURCH

Sunday service at 11.15am will be led by the Worship Group. All welcome. The Wednesday Group will meet at 10.30am in the Session Room on March 23. On Friday, March 25, Buchlyvie Blether, soup and other nibbles, will be held in the Session Room from 12.30pm. All welcome. Applicable Covid guidance will be required to be followed at all meetings.

WI NEWS

The members had a fun evening last Tuesday when there was a visit from the Clackulele Ukulele Band. Following a singalong session to well-known tunes, everyone learned the basics of how to hold and strum a ukulele. The challenge was to perform a short song with at least two chords after only half an hour’s tuition. The competition winners of “A home made percussion instrument “were: 1 Margaret Bennie; 2 equal Lynsey Thomson and Margaret Sparkes; 3 Sheena McLean. The next meeting will take place on April 12.

CALLANDER CALLANDER KIRK

Worship every Sunday at 11.15am led by Rev Jeff McCormick. Everyone is welcome to join (subject to Covid restrictions). On Sunday there will be a Service at 11.15am and Trossachs Church at 3pm. 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.

MESSY CHURCH

The next Messy Church is on Saturday, March 26 in Callander Kirk Hall from 10.30am-12.30pm. All welcome.

ST ANDREW’S SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Holy Communion (with music) at 9.30am on Sundays. Midweek worship on Wednesdays at 10.30am. 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. Contact walk coordinators for more details: Bev Clarke - beverley.clarke@lochlomondtrossachs.org, or Fran Crumley - fran. crumley@lochlomond-trossachs.org.

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

The library outreach programme is weekly on Wednesdays in the library from 10am-4pm. Contact Chris Kinnaird on 07498 925157 or by e-mail: chris. kinnaird@stirlingcab.casonline.org.uk or via www.stirlingcab.org.uk.

CROFTAMIE WALK IN THE PARK

Meet outside The Winnock Hotel in Drymen on Thursdays at 10.20am. No need to book, just turn up for a one-hour walk and chat. Contact walk coordinators for more details: Bev Clarke - beverley. clarke@lochlomond-trossachs.org, or Fran Crumley - fran.crumley@ lochlomond-trossachs.org.

DRYMEN LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

The next meeting of Drymen & District Local History Society will take place on Thursday, March 24 at 7.45pm in the village hall. Carol Primrose will give an illustrated talk on coal mining in Scotland and the Cadder pit disaster of 1913. Coal mining was a dirty and dangerous job with always the danger of roof falls, gas and flooding. Cadder 15 mine at Bishopbriggs suffered a disaster in 1913, when 22 men were killed. New memorials to the victims were erected on the centenary of the disaster. Visitors welcome, £2 entrance fee,

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.

WI NEWS

On Thursday, March 10, members and guests enjoyed an interesting talk from a representative from the Mercy Ships organisation. He had been a volunteer in the past and was still heavily involved in the work undertaken by the volunteers both on board the ships and at the clinics in the countries in Africa where they go. It was interesting to hear how professional health care staff and other professions give up their time to help change the lives of many people in Africa by performing surgery etc which here in the UK are routine procedures. The sum of £150 was raised from donations given by those present and from the proceeds of the raffle and this was donated to Mercy Ships. The next meeting will be on Thursday, April 14 at 2pm in the Winnock Hotel.

DRYMEN AND DISTRICT SENIOR CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION

Secretary Linda More welcomed a good turnout of members to the meeting on Tuesday and introduced Ruth Glasgow from the G63 Hub who gave an interesting and thought provoking talk on the work they do, including the community gardens in Drymen and Killearn, and their endeavours to promote a sustainable community which takes care of the people within it as well as the planet. Ruth’s talk was stimulating and enjoyed by all, prompting an interesting discussion on the challenges ahead. Treasurer Sheena McAllister gave the vote of thanks and the meeting concluded with the usual cuppa and raffle. The April meeting is on Tuesday, April 19 at 2pm and will be the AGM and musical entertainment.

GARTMORE CHURCH

Tomorrow (Saturday) the Lenten Walk will be from Braeval Car Park at 10am. All welcome. Service on Sunday at 10am with Rev Scott Brown CBE BD. The weekly service is live online at 11.15am from Buchlyvie Church and can be accessed via the Gartmore Church website: Gartmorechurch.org.uk/services/ restrictions for current safety guidelines on attending church.

INVERSNAID ABERFOYLE PARISH CHURCH

Service on Sunday will be at the usual time of 11.15am when a warm welcome will be extended to all. The church follows Covid regulations and lateral flow tests should be taken prior to attendance, together with face coverings when in church.

GUILD

The Guild is hosting an open meeting for members and non members on Wednesday, March 23 at 2pm in the Forth Inn. The entertainment is Mondayleles Ukulele Group. It would be helpful if nonmembers wishing to come contacted Isabel (01877 382667) or Janette (01877 382250) prior to the meeting for catering and seating arrangements in line with Covid-19 recommendations.

LENTEN WALKS

Those wishing to join the third Lenten Walk are invited to meet at the Braeval car park at 10am tomorrow (Saturday) and, on this occasion, are encouraged to bring their own refreshments for the completion of the walk.

KILLEARN DANCERCISE

Low-impact exercises and dance routines, perfect for active seniors/ beginners are held in the village hall on Fridays at 10am. Adult jazz dance class energetic work-out for adults of all ages - is in the village hall on Thursdays at 7pm. For more details and to book please contact Yasmin on 07979856837 or email yasmin@throthegrapevine.co.uk.

KILLEARN KIRK

On Sunday the Rev Stuart Sharp conducts the service explaining the compassion of Jesus when he and the disciples are faced with large crowds of followers anxious to hear His teachings and needing to be fed. The Guild meet son Tuesday, March 22 at 1.15pmto hear the latest news on their second project “The Vine Trust.

SPRING CONCERT

Strathendrick Singers will be performing a special Spring Concert, featuring music from the Scandinianvian and Baltic region, on Sunday, March 20 in Killearn Kirk at 7pm. Tickets £12 adults, £3 children, £25 family ticket. Given the repertoire chosen, and links that the choir has with the region, the choir has decided to dedicate the concert to the people of Ukraine and will donate a percentage of proceeds from ticket sales to a Ukrainian Relief Fund. For more information, please contact treasurer@strathendricksingers. org.uk. Choir members have also asked for a retiral collection at the door for audience members to donate if they wish, some choir members have donated individually and accompanist Edyta Mydlowska, has decided to donate her fee for the performance to the choir’s donation.

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.

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

The library outreach programme is fortnightly on Tuesdays in Killin Library from 1-3pm. Contact Chris Kinnaird on 07498 925157 or by e-mail: chris. kinnaird@stirlingcab.casonline.org.uk or via www.stirlingcab.org.uk.

KINLOCHARD ABERFOYLE PARISH CHURCH

Sunday’s service will be at the usual time of 11.15am when a warm welcome will be extended. The church follows Covid regulations and flow tests should be taken prior to attendance, together with face coverings when in church.

GUILD

The Guild is hosting an open meeting for members and non members on Wednesday, March 23 at 2pm in the Forth Inn. The entertainment is Mondayleles Ukulele Group. It would be helpful if nonmembers wishing to come contacted Isabel (01877 382667) or Janette (01877 382250) prior to the meeting for catering and seating arrangements in line with Covid-19 recommendations.

LENTEN WALKS

Those wishing to join the third Lenten Walk are invited to meet at the Braeval car park at 10am tomorrow (Saturday) and, on this occasion, are encouraged to bring their own refreshments for the completion of the walk.

KIPPEN CHURCH

It is planned that Rev Ellen Larson Davidson will lead the service in Kippen Church this Sunday at 11.15am. Please take a lateral flow test before attending 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

Rev Ellen will intimate online worship by email. Meditation and prayers are also available via the phone line. (01786 585122) Rev Ellen Larson Davidson’s contact details: Tel: 01786 871249; Email: elarsondavidson@churchofscotland. org.uk.

BIBLE STUDY

A Lenten study using ‘Not A Tame Lion’ by Hilary Brand, looking at the writings of CS Lewis and movies based on his books and life, will be held on Wednesday mornings at 10am. Ellen has a few copies of the study book and the DVDs of Shadowlands and The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe if anyone is interested. If interested in joining, please contact Ellen to get the link.

PRAYER ZOOM MEETINGS

Format will change. Further information will be sent by email.

LENTEN WALKS

The third of the Lenten Walks organised by Port of Menteith Parish Church will begin from the Braeval Forest Car Park (along from Aberfoyle Golf Course) at 10am tomorrow (Saturday). Please bring your own picnic to enjoy at the end of the walk. The walk on March 26 will leave from Kippen Church.

OUR GUILDS TOGETHER STIRLINGSHIRE/ CLACKMANNANSHIRE

The AGM and Afternoon Tea for all Guild members in the area will take place in the Park Church Hall (formerly St Columba’s), Park Terrace, Stirling on Thursday, March 24. Stirling Male Voice