District News
ALVA COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Alva Community Council is meeting online using Zoom until further notice. Members of the Alva community are welcome at all meetings and can request to join a meeting by emailing info@alvacommunitycouncil.org. uk. Please make your request to join the meeting two clear days prior to the meeting date. If you would like an item, put on an agenda, please email info@ alvacommunitycouncil.org.uk. Elected Clackmannanshire councillors, police representatives and subgroups will be sent a link by email, to Alva CC meetings automatically. Monthly updates will be announced by newspaper, public notice, Alva CC website and Alva CC social media. You can keep up to date by visiting the Alva CC website.
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.
ALLAN CHURCH
Service on Sunday at 11.15am will be led by Rev Peter Gill. All welcome to attend. Please take a lateral flow test before coming to church. Face masks are optional under Scottish Government guidelines but should be worn if you wish. Hand sanitisers and face masks are available (in case you forget your own and still wish to use one). Collections for the foodbank can be left in the church. Allan Church Tuesday Coffee Club The club will run on the first and third Tuesday of each month due to reduced numbers of helpers. Next meeting is May 3. It will still be from 10-11.30am. If you would like to help out please come along and speak to a member of the team. Organisers are looking forward to seeing everyone again. If the banner is out, then the club is open, but please do a lateral flow test before attending.
MURRAYFIELD UF CHURCH
Sunday service will be led by Rev Gary Barclay in the church hall at 10.30am, and will also be available on Youtube at Murrayfield UF Online from 10.30am onwards. Sunday is the church’s Gift Day when members have the opportunity to give to the ongoing work of the church. The Indoor Walking Group meets on Zoom at 4pm on Mondays and Fridays - details from Jean Hastings. Congregational Board and Kirk Session have a joint meeting in the church hall on Monday, April 25 at 2pm.
LADYWELL CHURCH
Tomorrow (Thursday), the coffee morning is from 10.30am till noon. Please join for a drink and a chat. The service on Sunday is at the usual time of 11.15am. Masks are now optional. Tea and coffee will be available in the small hall after the service. The ladies group will meet on Monday, April 25 at 1.30pm. All welcome.
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
BINGO
Cash bingo every Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Crawford Hall.
BRIDGE OF ALLAN LECROPT KIRK
Ssunday worship is at 11.30am with service live-streamed on the Dunblane St Blane’s Youtube channel and via Lecropt’s Facebook page at 10am from St Blane’s and available from Sunday afternoon via telephone 01786 641133 with options for whole or parts of the service. Nextg Oasis evening service is on Sunday, May 1 at 6pm in Lecropt Kirk Hall, food and fellowship, all welcome. Next car boot sale is on Saturday, April 30 - to book contact Janet 07733 598830.
ROCK AND REEL
The popular seated class has resumed In Bridge of Allan Parish Church Hall on Tuesdays from 1.45-2.30pm followed by coffee and a chat. Cost £5 per session. All welcome, suitable for wheelchair users. A few spaces still Available in the aerobics classes for the over 55s also in the church hall on Mondays from 2.45-3.30pm and Wednesdays 11-11.45am. Further details from Tricia Chillas 07740 676639.
ST SAVIOUR’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
There will be no service today (Wednesday) but it will resume next week. On Sunday, April 24 the 10am service will be led by the church’s Lay Readers. It is the second Sunday of Easter and the theme is the Apostle Thomas. Sue White will lead the service and Nick Price will be preacher. There will be refreshments in the church hall after the service. With the relaxation of Covid guidance for places of worship please continue to take precautions that you are comfortable with whilst respecting the needs of those around you.
BRIDGE OF ALLAN PARISH CHURCH
Sunday worship will be held in the church at 11am, the service will be led by Rev David Clark. Children can be dropped into Sunday School from 10.45am in the Chalmers Hall. Sunday services will continue to be live-streamed via Facebook Live and will be available on Facebook thereafter on www.facebook. com/bridgeofallanparishchurch.
BRIDGE OF ALLAN BOWLING CLUB
The club played its first friendly fixture against Polmaise on Saturday at home, running out winners by 63-52. The individual rinks scores were (Bridge of Allan skips first) R Guy 26-2 P Smith; P Howarth 12-19 R Donaldson; R Fairgrieve 6-19 D Mccormack; S Ingram 19-12 P Black. Friday’s Joker prize was shared by Phil Howarth, Jean Fisher, Kay Fairgrieve and Jas Robertson. Ladies’ rink session this week today (Wednesday) and tonight (Wednesday) is the start of the gents’ sessions at 6.45pm.
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.
WI NEWS
The next meeting will take place today (Wednesday) at 1pm in the community centre. The speaker will be Gail Campbell who will give a presentation on the challenges and experiences of being a locum nurse in the Western Isles. Competitions – a health and wellbeing tip and a homemade healthy snack. On Tuesday, April 26 there is an outing to Klondyke Garden Centre, Falkirk. Minibus will leave Cambusbarron Community Centre at 1pm and return from Klondyke at 3pm. All members and visitors welcome.
THE BRUCE MEMORIAL CHURCH
Everyone is welcome to join for worship on Sunday at 11am. Bible reading will be from John 20.19-31 and the theme will be ‘Believe!’ The Fruitfulness on the
Frontline Discussion Group will begin on Thursday, April 28 in the church hall from 7-8.30pm for eight weeks. The group will be thinking together how we can serve Jesus, where we are. The annual Christian Aid Walk will be on Saturday, May 14 at 2pm. This will be a short two bridges walk around Cambusbarron and everyone is welcome to take part.
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
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.
LOGIE KIRK
The Rev Jan Steyn can be contacted on 01786 271809 or at Jsteyn@ churchofscotland.org.uk. Worship is taking place as usual in the kirk every Sunday at 11am. All attending are encouraged to take a lateral flow test beforehand as requested by the amended Test and Protect guidance. People are allowed to sit where they wish but there will be an area for those who would prefer to sit socially distanced. The wearing of masks by the congregation will continue. The website is available at www.logiekirk. org. For enquiries regarding hiring one of the halls or committee rooms contact Office Manager Jackie Taylor on 01786 448251 or on 07749 565524.
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.
Queen Street Methodist Church. Sunday worship will be held at 10.30am. The preacher will be Rev James Patron Bell. The service will be both in person and accessible on Zoom. The Zoom link can be found at www.stirlingmethodistchurch. org/news and on the front of the news sheet. Refreshments will be served after worship. Covid restrictions are being removed but, if possible, please take a lateral flow test before attending worship. You are also encouraged to wear masks and requested to follow any other guidance given by the stewards.
HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
On Sunday, April 245 at 10.30am there will be a Sung Eucharist for the Second Sunday of Easter. Tots’ Cafe meets on Monday mornings. The Wellsprings prayer group will meet on Tuesday mornings from May 17. An e-envelope for Christian Aid Week donations is available online. See the church website at www.holytrinitystirling.org or Church Facebook page for online resources and details of all activities. You can also get in touch at contact@holytrinitystirling.org or tel 01786 359821.
PARK CHURCH
Worship on Sunday will be led by the Rev Attie Van Wyk at 11am in the church. Junior Church and creche are provided for children. Tea and coffee will be served at tables after the service in the Main Hall and all are welcome to come for a chat and fellowship. Coffee Club will take place in the Main Hall tomorrow (Thursday) from 10.30am to 11.30am; everyone is welcome to join for a cuppa and a chat. Sparks Preschool playgroup meets on Friday, April 22 in the Main Hall. In an emergency Mr Van Wyk can be contacted at the Park Church manse on 01786 478269. E-mail: Avanwyk@churchofscotland. org.uk. The church office is closed this week but messages can be left on the telephone (01786 462400) or by email parkchurchstirling@gmail.com.
CHURCH OF THE HOLY RUDE
The joint service for Sunday will be held in Viewfield Erskine Church at 11am led by Rev Alan Miller. For more information: holyrude.org.
VIEWFIELD ERSKINE CHURCH
Sunday joint worship with the Church of the Holy Rude is in Viewfield Eerskine Church at 11am with Rev AF Miller and organist D Mcdonald. Tea and coffee will be served after the service in the Upper Hall. Viewfield Edrskine Kirk Session will next meet on Wednesday, April 27 at 7.30pm in the church.
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