District News
ALVA
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
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BANNOCKBURN
ALLAN CHURCH
Service and Fifth Sunday in Lent led by Allan Church Worship Team on Sunday, March 26, at 11.15am. Remember clocks go forward this weekend. All welcomed by team 6.
START UP STIRLING
Collections for the food bank and other items can be left in Allan Church and they will then be delivered to the foodbank. They are in real need of ready meals, cup a soups and Pot Noodles, UHT milk, coffee, cereal bars, jars of fish/meat paste, tinned ready meals, tinned meat, cooking sauces and oatcakes/crackers. Your support is vital especially in these times and much appreciated.
LADYWELL CHURCH
Thursday’s coffee morning from 10am till noon. All welcome to join for coffee, cake and a chat. Tickets priced £6 still available for Daffodil Tea on Saturday April 8. Joint churches Palm Sunday Service held in Plean Church on April 2 at 6.30pm.
COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Alasdair Macpherson can be contacted on 01786 233120 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues you want to raise. He can also be emailed at: macphersona@stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Brian Hambly can be contacted on 01786 233125 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues. He can also be emailed at: hamblyb@stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Margaret Brisley is available for surgery appointments in person, by phone or online. Book an appointment by email (brisleym@stirling.gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233130).
MURRAYFIELD UNITED FREE CHURCH
Sunday’s service, led by Rev Gary Barclay at 10.30am in Bannockburn Enterprise Hub, will be a cafe-style service, where worship will be accompanied by tea, coffee and homebaking. It will also be available on Youtube at Murrayfield UF Online, but without the cakes. Indoor Walking Group continues to meet on zoom at 4pm on Fridays and Mondays - details from Jean Hastings. Connect Bible Study on Friday at 10.15am in the Hub - all welcome. Kirk Session meets in the Hub on Monday, March 27, at 2pm. Next Community Quiz Night in the Hub on Friday March 31 at 7.30pm - £4 per person includes tea and biscuits.
COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Danny Gibson is available for surgery appointments in person, on the phone or online. Book an appointment via email(gibsond@stirling. gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233128).
BRAEHEAD
BINGO
Cash bingo every Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Crawford Hall.
FUNDRAISER
Prize bingo in aid of Braehead FC Ladies on Friday March 31 in the Crawford Hall. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm.
COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Bryan Flannagan hosts regular surgeries across Stirling East and can be contacted on 01786 233111 or by email at flannaganb@stirling.gov. uk. All correspondence is received, read and responded to by him personally. If calling, leave contact details to allow him to contact you directly. Councillor Chris Kane is available for surgery appointments in person, on the phone or online. Book an appointment via email (kanec@stirling.gov.uk), telephone (01786 233127) or Facebook (facebook. com/votechriskane).
STIRLING NORTH PARISH CHURCH
Sunday service at 10.30am led by Rev Scott Mcinnes and livestreamed on www. stirlingnorth.org/whats-on/livestream. Warm Space Drop In Hub open on Fridays 10am to 3pm. Tea/coffee/soup newspapers and games etc available. Everyone welcome. More details at stirlingnorth.org.
LINE DANCING
Line Dancing every Monday in the Crawford Hall, 7.30pm start. All welcome.
BRIDGE OF ALLAN
PARISH CHURCH
Morning Worship in the Chalmers hall at 11am on Sunday with service led by locum minister Rev Hazel Wilson. Sunday club will run during service, children should attend start of service with their families and leave for Sunday club after all age talk. All warmly welcomed and invited to stay after service for tea and coffee. Sunday services continue to be live-streamed via Facebook Live and available on Facebook thereafter (https://www.facebook.com/ Bridgeofallanparishchurch).
COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Alasdair Tollemache is in Bridge of Allan Library on Saturday, March 25, from 10-11am.
TEA’S COMPANY
Held every Monday between 2pm and 4pm in the Honeyman Hall at Bridge of Allan Parish Church, Tea’s Company is a community group for those who want a chat, make new friends, feeling lonely or isolated. Friendly atmosphere. Free cake and tea. Members play bingo, hold quizzes, singalongs and have theme days.
ST SAVIOUR’S CHURCH
Wednesday morning quiet Eucharist at 11am in the Choir Vestry. Lay readers Sue White and Nick Price leading the celebration of the Eucharist using the reserved sacrament on Sunday, March 26, at 10.30am. This is fifth Sunday in Lent and the Gospel tells of the raising of Lazarus. Children meeting in the Hall at 10.30am. Parish Breakfast in the Hall immediately after service. Winter Drop-in Centre open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11am4.30pm and every week until further notice. Tea, coffee and soup available in a warm and welcoming space. Seniors Movement class meets as usual on Thursday in the Hall at 10.15am. Church hall is now available to hire - contact 01786 833559. Church open every day from 10am until 4pm for private prayer and meditation - everyone welcome. With the relaxation of COVID guidance please be ‘Distance Aware’.
LECROPT KIRK
Morning worship 11.30am led by Rev Gary Caldwell, all welcome. Service livestreamed on 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. Fridays@ Lecropt noon-3pm, warm space with free soup, tea and coffee etc will take a break after Friday March 24. Quiz Night with hot food Friday March 31, £10 per person - to book call Janet 07733 598830. Next Oasis - Sunday April 2, 6pm in the hall. Upcoming Easter Services Maundy Thursday 7pm St Blanes, Good Friday 7pm Lecropt. Car boot sale April 29, call Janet to book. King’s Coronation watch together in Lecropt Hall with refreshments Saturday May 6.
COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Bryan Flannagan hosts regular surgeries across Stirling East and can be contacted on 01786 233111 or by email at flannaganb@stirling.gov.uk. All correspondence is received, read and responded to, by him personally. If calling, please leave your contact details to allow him to contact you directly. Councillor Chris Kane is available for surgery appointments in person, on the phone or online. Book an appointment via email (kanec@stirling.gov.uk), telephone (01786 233127) or Facebook (facebook.com/votechriskane).
CAMBUSBARRON
COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Jen Preston can be contacted on 01786 233126 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues you want to raise with her. She can also be emailed at prestonj@stirling.gov.uk.
BRUCE MEMORIAL CHURCH
Everyone welcome to join us to worship God this Sunday at 11am. Watch live or later on Bruce Memorial Church Youtube channel. Cambusbairns is on Wednesday from 9.15-10.30am in Church Hall for preschool age children and parents/carers. Community Hub open on Wednesdays from 11am-4pm in Church Hall with soup lunch available from noon-1.30pm. All welcome for friendship, hot drinks and board games. Knit and Natter on Thursday from 10am-noon in Church Hall. Explore the Bible! on Thursday from 7-8pm in Church Hall looking at Ruth 4.
OASIS GROUP
The Oasis Group will be having a Spring outing to the Klondyke Garden Centre at Polmont on Tuesday, March 28. Bus leaves Church Hall at 11am. Contact Angela Samson mob: 07977342022.
CAMBUSKENNETH
COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Susan Mcgill is in Cambuskenneth Village Hall on Monday, March 27, from 7-7.30pm. Councillor Danny Gibson is available for surgery appointments in person, on the phone or online. Book an appointment via email (gibsond@stirling.gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233128).
CAUSEWAYHEAD
CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH
The church meets at Wallace High School at 10.30am on Sundays. All welcome - more details on www. cornerstonestirling.org
LOGIE KIRK
The minister, the Rev Jan Steyn, can be contacted on 01786 271809 or at Jsteyn@ churchofscotland.org.uk. Worship on Sundays in the Kirk at 11am. Celebration of Holy Communion on April 9 and May 7. Further dates notified nearer the time, All welcome to these services including visitors. Coffee mornings each Tuesday in Lesser Hall in Causewayhead from 10am until noon, Come and bring a friend, For enquiries regarding hiring one of our halls or committee rooms in Causewayhead contact office manager Jackie Taylor on 01786 448251 or on 07749565524. Kirk website at www.logiekirk.org.
COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Danny Gibson is available for surgery appointments in person, on the phone or online. Book an appointment via email (gibsond@stirling. gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233128).
CITY CENTRE
COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Danny Gibson is available for surgery appointments in person, on the phone or online. Book an appointment via email (gibsond@stirling. gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233128).
CONCERT
Rosenethe Singers are presenting a programme of Purcell anthems and one of the earliest English operas, Dido and Aeneas (1689) in the Church of the Holy Rude, on Sunday, March 26, at 7.30pm. Tickets available on Eventbrite (search for Rosenethe Singers), from choir members or on the door or by emailing info@rosenethesingers.co.uk – parking available free on Castle Esplanande immediately prior to concert. Full price £15, concessions £12 and under 18 free.
QUEEN STREET METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday worship at 10.30am led by Cameron Hume from ‘All we Can’, the Methodist relief and development charity. Service both in person and accessible on Zoom. Zoom link can be found at www.stirlingmethodistchurch.org.uk/ news and on front of the Newssheet. Refreshments served after worship. On Saturday April 1 at 2pm ‘Anticipating Easter Together,’ an afternoon of activities, music, drama and refreshments as we prepare for Easter. Everyone welcome to our worship and activities. For further information about the church visit website.
HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Tots’ Cafe meets at 10am on Mondays. This year’s Lent appeal is for the USPG - see www.uspg.org/lent for details. See also Church website and Facebook page. Get in touch at contact@ holytrinitystirling.org or tel 01786 359821.
PARK CHURCH
Service on Sunday, March 26, at 11am led by Rev Attie Van Wyk. Followed by refreshments in main hall. All welcome. Coffee club meets tomorrow (Thursday) 10.30-11.30am in main hall. Tea, coffee and home baking - open to everyone who wants a friendly chat. Donation of £1.50 if able. Short Joint Church Lent Bible Study evenings meets tomorrow (Thursday) at 7pm in Youth Chapel. Ladies Group closing dinner on Monday, March 27. Joint Church Easter Holiday Club on mornings of April 11, 12, and 13. Information and booking forms available from the Administrator. Tickets for Congregational Celebration Big Lunch after service on May 7 are available after church or from the Administrator. Park Church Office is usually open Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm: telephone number 01786-462400. E-mails can be
sent via www.parkchurchstirling.org or directly to: parkchurchstirling@gmail. com.
CHURCH OF THE HOLY RUDE
Joint service for Sunday, March 26, fifth Sunday in Lent, held in Viewfield Church at 11am, led by Rev Alan Miller and Mr Simon Hesset, Student Attached. More information: holyrude.org.
VIEWFIELD ERSKINE CHURCH
Morning Worship with Church of the Holy Rude at Viewfield Church on Sunday, March 26. Minister Rev AF Miller. Tea and coffee served after Morning Worship in Upper Hall.
CORNTON BAPTIST CHURCH
All welcome to services in the church building at 10.30am and 6.30pm.
COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Danny Gibson is available for surgery appointments in person, on the phone or online. Book an appointment via email (gibsond@stirling. gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233128).
COWIE
COWIE AND PLEAN CHURCH
Service on Sunday, March 26, at 10am led by Allan Church Worship Team. All welcome.
COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Alasdair Macpherson can be contacted on 01786 233120 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues you want to raise. He can also be emailed at: macphersona@stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Brian Hambly can be contacted on 01786 233125 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues. He can be emailed at: hamblyb@stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Margaret Brisley is available for surgery appointments in person, by phone or online. Book an appointment using email (brisleym@stirling.gov.uk) orphone (01786 233130).
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
The library outreach programme is on Mondays in Cowie Library from 10am1pm. Contact Chris Kinnaird on 07498 925157 or by e-mail: chris.kinnaird@ stirlingcab.casonline.org.uk or via www. stirlingcab.org.uk.
DUNBLANE
BOYS BRIGADE
Anchor Boys have space available for P1-P3 boys to join. They meet every Wednesday for an hour of fun, new friendships, games, crafts and challenges in the Cathedral Hall from 6.15-7.15pm. Spaces available now in all three year groups but please enrol first by getting in touch. For more information on The Boys’ Brigade in Dunblane call 01786 821387, visit @dunblanebb on the main social media platforms or email info@ dunblanebb.org.uk.
DUNBLANE ACCORDION AND FIDDLE CLUB
Next meeting today (Wednesday) in Victoria Hall, Dunblane at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7.15pm. Guest artist is John Morgan. All players (any instruments) and listeners welcome. The following meeting is on April 19, when guest artists are the Gavin Piper Duo.
FREE CHURCH
Sunday services have resumed at Dunblane Free Church, the morning service at 11.30am with Kirk for Kids at 10.30am and the evening service at 6.30pm. Prayer and Bible Study meeting now in the church again at 7.30pm on Thursdays. Visitors welcome. For more information, contact the minister Rev Allan Shearer on 01786 609827.
TEA DANCE
Tea dance in the Victoria Hall, Dunblane, on Friday, March 24. Come enjoy live music with David Vernon. Doors open 1.30pm, dancing from 2-4pm. Tea and coffee, bring your own mug. Small raffle will be held. All welcome.
FALLIN
COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Alasdair Macpherson can be contacted on 01786 233120 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues you want to raise with him. He can also be emailed at: macphersona@stirling. gov.uk. Councillor Brian Hambly can be contacted on 01786 233125 and can arrange to meet in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues you want to raise. He can also be emailed at: hamblyb@stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Margaret Brisley is available for surgery appointments in person, on the phone or online. Book an appointment using email (brisleym@stirling.gov.uk) or phone (01786 233130)
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
Stirling CAB’S advice drop-in service has a fortnightly service on Mondays in Fallin 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.
HILLPARK
COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Bryan Flannagan hosts regular surgeries across Stirling East and can be contacted on 01786 233111 or by email at flannaganb@stirling.gov. uk. All correspondence is received, read and responded to, by him personally. If calling, please leave your contact details to allow him to contact you directly. Councillor Chris Kane is available for surgery appointments in person, on the phone or online. Book an appointment via email (kanec@stirling.gov.uk), telephone (01786 233127) or Facebook (facebook.com/votechriskane).
MENSTRIE
PARISH CHURCH
Rev Mike Goodison led worship on Sunday, followed by a blether with friends over a cuppa. Thanks to everyone who supported the Guild Coffee Morning on Saturday where £333 was raised. Next meeting of Guild on Monday, March 27 at 2.30 pm. Musical entertainment provided by our organist Meg, playing her harp, and all welcome. Also Bring and Buy Sale for members that afternoon. T-in 2 continues weekly, every Wednesday, from 10.30am until noon – come along. We continue to collect for the Gate foodbank, with the next delivery due after Sunday’s service. Easter goodies especially welcome this week.
Lenten Bible Study sessions continue on Tuesday mornings until April 4. The Easter Journey from Scripture Union is due to take place on the morning of March 27 when we look forward to welcoming children from Menstrie Primary to the church. We again welcome pupils and staff on March 31 for their end of term Easter Service. Details of services during Holy Week services will be given next week. Tickets for The Shine Musical Theatre Touring Group’s musical evening on April 22 at 7.30pm now available from Annette, Laura or any elder or payment can be made at the door. Usual Sunday service begins 11 am and a warm welcome awaits.
PLEAN
COWIE AND PLEAN CHURCH
Service on Sunday, March 26, at 10am led by Allan Church Worship Team. All welcome.
COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Alasdair Macpherson can be contacted on 01786 233120 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues you want to raise. He can also be emailed at: macphersona@stirling. gov.uk. Councillor Brian Hambly can be contacted on 01786 233125 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues.
He can also be emailed at: hamblyb@ stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Margaret Brisley is available for surgery appointments in person, by phone or online. Book an appointment using email (brisleym@stirling.gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233130)
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
Stirling CAB’S advice drop-in service has a fortnightly service on Mondays in Plean 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.
RAPLOCH SALVATION ARMY CHURCH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
Sunday worship takes place in the hall in Drip Road at 11am. Meals for the homeless are now available on the premises, Monday to Friday, between 2pm and 3pm. The charity shop is open on weekdays from 10am to 2pm. For further information or to contact the drug and alcohol support worker or Debt Adviser, ring 01786 448923. The Valley Furniture Project in Munro Road is open from 9.30am to 4.30pm. For info 01786 479262.
COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Danny Gibson available for surgery appointments in person, on phone or online. Book appointment via email (gibsond@stirling.gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233128).
RIVERSIDE
COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Danny Gibson available for surgery appointments in person, on phone or online. Book appointment via email (gibsond@stirling.gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233128).
LITTER PICK UP
Spring clean litter pick up on Saturday, March 25, in partnership with Riverside Naturally and Keep Scotland Beautiful. Meet at the Orchard – details on Riverside Community Council website www. riversidecommunitycouncil.co.uk.
CONCERT
Spring concert on Sunday, March 26, at 3pm in Bowling Club. Our Front Room singing group singing songs on theme of ‘rivers’. Concert free to attend, with donations accepted in aid of Turkey/syria DEC appeal.
BOWLING CLUB
Riverside Bowling Club next management meeting on Tuesday, March 28, at 7pm in the clubhouse. Opening day of bowling green on Saturday April 15 at 2pm. This Saturday, March 25, between 1-3pm we will be holding our first work party preparing for the forthcoming season, all volunteers welcome - tea, coffee and cake provided.
RIVERSIDE NATURALLY
Riverside Naturally monthly orchard maintenance session on Saturday, March 25, 9.30am. Break for refreshments (BYO) at around 10.45am. No experience necessary and equipment provided if you don’t have your own. More information at https://www.riverside naturally.org.
ST NINIANS
COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Jen Preston can also contacted on 01786 233126 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues you want to raise. She can also be emailed at prestonj@stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Margaret Brisley is available for surgery appointments in person, by phone or online. Book an appointment using email (brisleym@stirling.gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233130).
ST NINIANS UNITED FREE CHURCH
Service on Sunday at 11am conducted by Rev M Keane. Childrens activities take place at same time. Evening service also conducted by Mr Keane at 7pm. For details of how to also join the service online email onlinestninians@ufcos.org. uk or visit www.ufcos.org.uk/stirling. On Tuesday from 1.30-3pm Connect held in the hall. This is an informal gathering for tea and a chat. XTB club for those in P1P6 held on Tuesday from 6.30-7.30pm, followed by Source for those in P7-S2 from 7.30-8.30pm.
ST NINIANS COMMUNITY CHURCH
Friday, March 24, Re:fresh Cafe tea, coffee and cakes from 10am-noon. Sunday, March 26, Sunday Morning Service at 10.30am. Both held in Mayfield Centre, St Ninians FK7 0BD. All welcome. More information see http:// stninianscommunitychurch.org.
ST NINIANS OLD PARISH CHURCH
Services today (Wednesday) in Eccles Court at 2.30pm and Westerlands Care Home at 3.30pm. Lent Bible study in Park Church on Thursday at 7pm. Service on Sunday at 10.30am conducted by the Rev Gary J Mcintyre and visitors welcome. St Ninians Old will host Stirling and District Battalion of the Boys’ Brigades annual service on Sunday at 3pm. Tuesday Group AGM and lunch held in the King Robert Hotel on Tuesday, March 28, at noon.
TORBREX
COMMUNITY CHOIR
This choir rehearses from 9.45-11.45am every Tuesday morning in Park Church, Stirling and performs two concerts a year generously supporting a local charity. If you enjoy singing upbeat music, in a mixed voice choir, with a great bunch of gregarious people please come along,
COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Jen Preston can be contacted on 01786 233126 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues you want to raise with her. She can also be emailed at prestonj@stirling.gov.uk.
TULLIBODY
HISTORY GROUP
Monthly talk in The Heritage Centre on Thursday March 30 at 7.30pm. Talk on the first Stirling Royal Infirmary, presented by Craig Mair. All welcome. Cost members £1, non-members £1.50.