Voice of the People
RSVP WALKING GROUP
Walk leaders with the Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme organise and lead three walks every week, starting at various places across Stirling and Clackmannanshire on Wednesdays and Thursdays. If you want to get extra exercise and have a chat along the way, contact Anne Marie on 07935 911156 for more details.
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 is open and available for all disability related work or enquiries. During the pandemic, CoD continues to operate successfully by phone for all types of benefit form completion and follow up work to tribunal if required. Whilst CoD is not yet offering face to face appointments, the situation is monitored continually and staff look forward to re-introducing this as soon as it is practicable. A wealth of information on services can be found on the website at www.councilondisability. org . All updates on face to face reopening will also appear here. Please phone 01786 462178 or 07521 186159 or email advisor@ councilondisability.org.
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. Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of the month at Stirling County Cricket Club from 11am-1pm. Precautions will be taken to ensure, as far as possible, the safety of our members, volunteers and therapists. Further information is on the Facebook page, by calling 07526 281747 or on the website ‘neurocentral.org.uk.’ As usual, everyone welcome. If you would like a cuppa, please bring your own cup.
ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND
Contact dementia advisor Donna Paterson at dpaterson@alzscot.org, 01786 8311 or 07733 302772.
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.
ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION (STIRLING BRANCH)
The next branch meeting will be on Wednesday, April 6 and held at the King Robert Hotel, Whins Of Milton at 7pm. All regiments are welcome. If you would like any further information please contact by emailing secretary: secretary. aashstirlingbranch@btinternet.com , or by contacting Jim Healy, Chairman by phone 07940 828 434 email: james21healy@outlook.com .
STIRLING CITY CHOIR
Weekly rehearsals have resumed on Tuesdays from 7.30-8.30pm in Park Church (former St Columba’s). The Spring Concert which will take place on the evening of Sunday, April 10 in the Church of the Holy Rude will be a performance of Karl Jenkins’ ‘The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace’. Further details available via the website at www.stirlingchoir.org.uk or through the Facebook page.”
FORTH VALLEY TOP TOES
Part of the Braveheart Association non-profit charity providing personal footcare service to adults who are unable to cut their own toenails. Cost is £15 per session which covers overheads and the customers’ nail care kit. It offers basic nail clipping and filing every six-10 weeks by a team of trained NHS approved volunteers but do not provide other podiatric treatments. The clinic meets at the Bellfield Centre, Stirling Community Hospital, Livilands Gate, Stirling on Thursdays from 9am-12.30pm. To book an appointment contact the Forth Valley Top Toes team on 07596 375674/01324 633505 or email louise.bleazard@nhs.scot.
STIRLING LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
The 2021/22 season meetings are being held online, via Zoom. Meetings are held on the last Thursday of each month at 7pm. Registration details can be found on the current season section on the webpage. Online tutorials are available on the Zoom website. For more details on the society, please visit the About Us page.
STIRLING AND DISTRICT FLORAL ART CLUB
The club is returning to in-person meetings after two years of lockdown restrictions. Meetings have been organised on April 12 and May 10 - at 2.30pm. Please note the club is moving to a new venue - Park Church Main Hall, Park Terrace, Stirling. The entrance is from the side door. Visitors and new members are always welcome. Meetings cost £7 for visitors. Contact honorary secretary Mrs Sarah Murdoch fore more information on murdochsarah@btinternet.com.
LODGE ANCIENT STIRLING NO 30
A regular meeting will be held in the Masonic Temple, Forth Street, Stirling on Tuesday, April 5 at 7.30pm. Business will be an EA Degree. Visitors welcome. A committee meeting will be held beforehand at 7pm.
LODGE ABERCROMBY NO 531
A regular meeting will be held in the Masonic Temple, Bridge of Allan on Tuesday, April 12 at 7.30pm. The business of the evening will be an Entered Apprentice Degree to which the RWM extends a warm welcome to all visitors and brethren to attend. Rehearsal on Sunday, April 10 at 7pm. All brethren taking part in the degree are requested to attend.
PARKINSON’S
Stirling and Clackmannanshire Parkinson’s Branch meet on Wednesday, April 6 in the Cochrane Hall, Alva from 1-3pm. Anyone living with Parkinson’s and their partner/carers are welcome.
CARSE OF STIRLING ROTARY CLUB
Last week saw members gather at the Golden Lion Hotel for a speaker’s evening. Speaker was Andy Trombala, who educated everyone on the changing world of hybrid and electric vehicles. He also took us the audience on a journey into what the future may hold. The club is continuing to organise this year’s Kids Out Day, which is due to take place in June. Whilst the future can’t be predicted with certainty, hopes are high that this event can go ahead. Anyone who would like more information on becoming a Rotarian can either pay a visit to the Golden Lion Hotel on a Wednesday at 6.30pm or get in touch through social media channels, by searching for ‘@ carserotary’.
STIRLING FOLK CLUB
The club meeting on Monday, April 4 at 7.30pm in Stirling County Rugby Club at Bridgehaugh is an Open Session evening. Bring your voices and instruments to sing or play, or simply come along to listen to the local talent. Admission £2.