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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
Sunday worship will be held at the usual time of 11.15am, when a warm welcome will be extended to all. Covid restrictions have been removed but hand sanitiser and face masks are available should people choose to continue with moderate safety.
ST MARY’S SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Service at 11.15am each Sunday. More details, secretary@ stmarychurchaberfoyle.org.uk.
CONCERT
The next concert in St Mary’s Church will be at 3pm on Sunday, May 15, given by Sirocco Winds - Matthew Howells (flute), Sergio Vega Dominguez (oboe), Matthew Jansen Giraldo (clarinet), Robert Newth (French horn_ and Victoria Lopez (bassoon). As well as well-known pieces by Malcolm Arnold, Elgar and Holst, they will be playing amusing pieces by Danzi, Paquito D’rivera and Paul Patterson. As always, entrance is by voluntary donation, and the concert will last an hour followed by tea. Tickets may be booked in advance via aberfoyleconcerts@gmail. com. There will also be a concert in June given by Ursula Smith, Professor of Cello and Senior Tutor in Chamber Musicat London’s Guildhall School of Music and Drama. She will be playing music by Bach, Beamish, Sibelius and Britten.
BOWLING CLUB
Following a successful and well attended opening on Sunday, April 24, the club is back in full swing after the Covid interruptions. The annual Ladies Day competition, sponsored by Stewart Mcdonald Plant Ltd, was held on Sunday, well attended by clubs from around the district. On this occasion two Aberfoyle members won the competition in a very competitive final, winning on the last bowl. The winners were Gina Howieson and Leslie Bond. Club members meet regularly during the season for games, however regular Monday evening events are best attended and anyone interested in trying the game should come along to the club at around 6.30pm. All welcome.
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 07979 856837 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 Mr Iain Armstrong. Tea/coffee will be served after the service. Covid regulations have been updated so it is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering in church. a warm welcome will be extended to all. 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 07979 856837 or email yasmin@ throthegrapevine.co.uk.
CHURCH
Service on Sunday at 11.15am will be led by Rev Scott Brown. Immediately after the service the Annual Stated Meeting will be held. This will be followed by a meeting of the joint board at which important business will be discussed so all elders are encouraged to attend. The Wednesday group will meet as usual at 10.30am on May 18.
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. More details see 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.
BOWLING CLUB
Following on from the club winning a league match at Blackford last Saturday, it was the turn of the pairs and triples teams taking part in the Scottish National Regional competitions. The triples team were edged out in an extra end shootout following a closely fought match, while the pairs team won their first round tie, but succumbed in the next round. Thank you to Doune Castle and Menstrie for hosting the matches. Good luck to our conquerors, Tillicoultry and Bridge of Allan as they progress in the competition. The club’s senior fours enter the national competition on Tuesday and wish them luck in their match at Riverside against Tillicoultry. The first home West Perthshire League match of the sxeason is at 2pm tomorrow (Saturday) against neighbours Doune Castle, in what is always a keenly contested match. The club’s competition draws have been made, and the draw sheets are on the notice board for members to organize their matches. Good luck everyone. The club would like to thank Ross Anderson, of Andrew Anderson and Sons, Funeral Directors, for donating new mats, score cards and competition draw sheets, just in time for the first competitive match on home soil.
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.
CHURCH
All are welcome at Sunday’s service at 11.30am with Rev Alex Smeed. Groups also meet then for young folk and children. The special gift offering at Easter was on behalf of Christian Aid’s Ukraine Appeal and this will be followed up on Saturday, May 21 with a community lunch, open to everyone from noon till 2pm in the church annexe. Soup, home baking and coffees will be available and all donations will again show Drymen’s support for Ukraine. Everyone is invited. Please come and bring along neighbours and friends.
GARTMORE CHURCH
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.
GARTMORE HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY
The Annual Plant Sale in support of Strathcarron Hospice and Gartmore Horticultural Society takes place in Gartmore Village Hall tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am until 1pm. On sale will be a wide selection of locally grown plants at reasonable prices. Admission is £5 (children free) and this includes tea, coffee and home baking.
INVERSNAID ABERFOYLE PARISH CHURCH
Sunday worship will be held at the usual time of 11.15am, when a warm welcome will be extended to all. Covid restrictions have been removed, but hand sanitiser and face masks are available should people choose to continue with moderate safety.
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 07979 856837 or email yasmin@throthegrapevine.co.uk.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The next community council meeting will take place on Wednesday, May 18 at 8pm. The meeting will be held via Zoom. Local residents who would like to participate should email contactus@ killearncc.org.uk for information on how to join the meeting.
KILLEARN KIRK
On Sunday, Ruth Kennedy, Probationer Minister, will continue exploring the Book of Nehemiah reminding us all what can be achieved if we work together in harmony. Rev Stuart Sharp will assist in outlining the part the kirk will play in the celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee.
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 worship will be held at the usual time of 11.15am, when a warm welcome will be extended to all. Covid restrictions have been removed, but hand sanitiser and face masks are available should people choose to continue with moderate safety.
KIPPEN CHRISTIAN AID
Homes in the village will be visited next week by collectors for Christian Aid. The value of your donation can be increased by 25 per cent if you are a tax payer by completing and inserting the Gift Aid slip inside the envelope. Drought is a serious problem in many countries. This is one area where Christian Aid gives support by providing assistance to access water or advice on drought resistant crops.
CHURCH
Rev Ellen Larson Davidson will lead a Christian Aid themed service in Kippen Church on Sunday, May 15 at 11.15am. All welcome. However, if you feel unwell please look after yourself and stay at home. If you have symptoms of Covid please arrange for a test. Updates of interest can always be found on Facebook Kippen and Norrieston Parish Churches of Scotland or Google. From 4pm to 5pm Kippen Church will be open for prayer with particular focus on Christian Aid.
ONLINE WORSHIP
Please contact Ellen to get the Zoom link for the service, which will include the Sacrament of Communion, from Norrieston Church at 10am. 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
STRENGTH AND BALANCE CLASS
A class organised by Active Stirling will take place at 10am each Wednesday in the Reading Room (opposite the school).
SWI NEWS
All will be welcome at the final SWI meeting for this session in the Reading Room (opposite the school) on Wednesday, May 18 at 7.30pm. A short resume of the year’s activities will be followed by a quiz, tea and chat. Please bring your own cup. Visitors charge £3.
PORT OF MENTEITH CHURCH
Worship on Sunday will be at 10am. All welcome.
VILLAGE HALL COMMITTEE
The committee is holding its AGM on Monday, May 23 at 7pm in the village hall. The committee is looking for fresh individuals to take on the posts of chairperson, treasurer and secretary. The present committee would be happy to continue for a period to assist new post holders. If you would like to safeguard the future of the village hall, get to know more people in the area and put something back into the community - please come along to the meeting.
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
The Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated On Sunday. The minister, Rev Ellen Larson Davidson, will lead the service which will start at 10am and will also be available on Zoom. Those who will be joining in on Zoom should make sure that they have their own elements ready. Please continue to be mindful of those who are particularly vulnerable in the community or who are anxious and would ask that people wear face coverings when entering and moving about in the church and remain vigilant about all matters of health to keep everyone as safe as possible. Sunday, May 15 is also Christian Aid Sunday and the start of Christian Aid Week and the minister will include Christian Aid material in her service. During the Week members of the congregation will deliver donation envelopes to homes in the village and surrounding parish. It is more than ever necessary that we do what we can to alleviate poverty and distress in so many parts of the world. Donations should be left in Robert’s shop or can be brought to church on Sunday, May 22. Ellen can be contacted by email elarsondavidson@churchofscotland. org.uk or by telephone: 01786 871249 or 07412 578997.
GARDENING SOCIETY
The Plant Sale will be held tomorrow (Saturday), doors open at 2pm. Donations of plants can be brought to the hall between 10am and 11am. Schedules for the 39th annual flower show are in the Village Store. Norman still has some compost and dahlia plants. Contact him on 01786 850600.