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. At the time of writing there has been no update from the Church of Scotland regarding Covid regulations, so the church will continue to follow the current Covid regulations and lateral flow tests should be taken prior to attendance, together with face coverings when in church.
LENTEN WALKS
The fifth of the Lenten Walks will begin from Buchlyvie Church, Main Street, Buchlyvie at 10am tomorrow (Saturday). Tea/coffee and wrapped biscuits will be provided in the church at the end of the walk. On April 9 the walk will begin at Gargunnock Parish Church.
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
On Sunday at 11.15am the service will be taken by Rev Lesley Stanley. 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. Ukraine Appeal - you are invited to give donations of money which will be sent to The Reformed Church of Hungary.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The next meeting is on Thursday, April 7 at 7.30pm at Balfron High School. If you have something you want to raise or would like to join the meeting, please contact Colin Cameron, Chair, at chair@ balfroncc.org.uk.
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 worship at 11.15am will be led by Rev Scott Brown. Wednesday Group meets at 10.30am on April 6 in the Session Room of the church. On Thursday, April 7 at 7pm, Bible Study Group will meet in the Session Room. All are welcome to these meetings. Covid guidance will be applied.as required.
LENTEN WALKS
The fifth of the Lenten Walks will begin from Buchlyvie Church, Main Street, Buchlyvie at 10am tomorrow (Saturday). Tea/coffee and wrapped biscuits will be provided in the church at the end of the walk. On April 9 the walk will begin at Gargunnock Parish Church.
WI NEWS
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, 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). 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. 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 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
The next meeting will be on Thursday, April 14 at 2pm in the Winnock Hotel.
DRYMEN AND DISTRICT SENIOR CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION
The next meeting is on Tuesday, April 19 at 2pm and will be the AGM and musical entertainment.
LODGE LOCH LOMOND NO.1483
The lodge will meet for the first time in two years on Thursday, April 7 in the Memorial Hall, Milton of Buchanan at 7.15pm for 7.30pm. Business and Degree, all members and visitors are welcome to come along and meet friends, old and new. It has not been easy over the last two years, so come along and help your lodge by your attendance. Contact John McKenzie 07737 859442 for further information.
GARTMORE CHURCH
Tomorrow (Saturday) the Lenten Walk will be from Buchlyvie Church at 10am. All welcome. Service on Sunday at 10am with Rev Scott Brown. 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. At the time of writing there has been no update from the Church of Scotland regarding Covid regulations, so the church will continue to follow the current Covid regulations and lateral flow tests should be taken prior to attendance, together with face coverings when in church.
LENTEN WALKS
The fifth of the Lenten Walks will begin from Buchlyvie Church, Main Street, Buchlyvie at 10am tomorrow (Saturday). Tea/coffee and wrapped biscuits will be provided in the church at the end of the walk. On April 9 the walk will begin at Gargunnock Parish Church.
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, Rev Stuart Sharp will be joined by Ruth Kennedy, Probationary Minister, in leading the praise based on Jesus “asking His disciples who they thought He was and alerting them to the thought that He must soon suffer death but that He would rise again in three days time”. On Tuesday, April 5 the Guild AGM takes place with entertainment by Ros. McGowan. This will be followed up on Saturday, April 9 at the Guild Coffee Morning from 10am to noon.
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
Service on Sunday will be at the usual time of 11.15am when a warm welcome will be extended to all. At the time of writing there has been no update from the Church of Scotland regarding Covid regulations, so the church will continue to follow the current Covid regulations and lateral flow tests should be taken prior to attendance, together with face coverings when in church.
LENTEN WALKS
The fifth of the Lenten Walks will begin from Buchlyvie Church, Main Street, Buchlyvie at 10am tomorrow (Saturday). Tea/coffee and wrapped biscuits will be provided in the church at the end of the walk. On April 9 the walk will begin at Gargunnock Parish Church.
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. 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 Wednesdays at 10am. Ellen has a few copies of the study book and the DVDs of “Shadowlands” and “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe” which can be borrowed. If interested in joining, please contact Ellen to get the link.
LENTEN WALKS
The fifth of the Lenten Walks will begin from Buchlyvie Church, Main Street,
Buchlyvie at 10am tomorrow (Saturday). Tea/coffee and wrapped biscuits will be provided in the church at the end of the walk. On April 9 the walk will begin at Gargunnock Parish Church.
CHURCH OF SCOTLAND UKRAINE FUND
To date Kippen Parish Church has donated £1915 to the Church of Scotland Ukraine Fund. More money will be sent at a later date.
PORT OF MENTEITH CHURCH
Worship on Sunday will be at 10am. All welcome.
STRATHBLANE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
The library outreach programme is fortnightly on Thursdays in Strathblane Library from 2-4pm. Contact Chris Kinnaird on 07498 925157 or by e-mail: chris.kinnaird@stirlingcab.casonline.org. uk or via www.stirlingcab.org.uk.
THORNHILL NORRIESTON CHURCH
This Sunday, the fifth Sunday in Lent, will start at 10am and will be led by the minister, the Rev Ellen Larson Davidson. It is still important that lateral flow tests should taken before attending in person; stay away if there are any untoward symptoms in the household. To the same end face coverings will be worn for the time being. But there is now no seating restriction - a small step forward. Those who wish to worship from home can join the service on Zoom at the same time and the dedicated phone line, with music, readings and meditation, is regularly updated on 01786 585122. The Lenten walk tomorrow (Saturday) will be centred on Buchlyvie and will leave the church there at 10am. The Lent Study Group will resume on Wednesday, April 6 at 10am on Zoom, with Chapter 4 of “Not a Tame Lion” by Hilary Brand and is exploring the writings and faith of CS Lewis as depicted in the films, “The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe” and “Shadowlands”. Copies of these are available from Ellen. Christian Aid has made available a Lenten podcast “Walking Humbly”.
UKRAINE APPEAL
In response to the Moderator’s plea for support of appeals to help all those affected by the conflict in Ukraine, the congregation has so far been able to send over £1200 to the Reformed Church in Hungary, a partner of the Church of Scotland. They have been involved from the start of the conflict and are well placed to provide assistance on both sides of theborder. Further details of how to contribute and of any other matters may be obtained from the minister by email; elarsondavidson@ churchofscotland.org.uk or by telephone 01786 871249 / 07412 578997.