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ROYAL BRITISH LEGION SCOTLAND
Monthly meetings in the Kilted Kangaroo, Upper Craigs, Stirling. All members invited to attend as well as any MOD personnel who wish to come along as we are always looking for new members. Any more information contact 01786 609770.
STIRLING FOLK CLUB Another
open session evening on Monday, June 5, at 7.30pm in Stirling Rugby Club Members’ Lounge at Bridgehaugh. All welcome to bring their voices and instruments to sing or play. Come along to play, or simply to listen to the local talent. Admission £3.
CARSE OF STIRLING ROTARY
Last week saw the club get together at the Golden Lion Hotel for a social meeting, quiz night and meal. After a feed and chat, the club had the pleasure of Rotarian Alan Rennie compering the entertaining after-dinner quiz. The club was also delighted to take part in the Walking the Marches event in Stirling on Saturday. Anyone who’d like to join in socialising whilst helping people, both locally and abroad, visit on a Wednesday night, or get in touch through social media by searching for ‘@carserotary’.
ARTS SOCIETY STIRLING & FORTH VALLEY
AGM Thursday June 15 in Albert Halls, Dumbarton Road, Stirling at 10.40am followed by lecture entitled ‘Ghastly Good Taste: The Highs and Lows of British Interior Design 1880-1980”. This looks at the enormous changes in homes over a hundred year period, encompassing aspects of household taste from Victorian clutter to psychedelic ‘throw away’ furnishings of the 1970s. Although in many ways light-hearted, the lecture examines how social upheaval, war and technological advances transformed our houses. From the 1880s, when each interior was governed by strict convention and the home was regarded as a shrine to family life, we look at how change gradually came about. Electricity and central heating altered appearance and comfort and other major developments in design all changed our interiors. Lecturer Matthew Williams, author, curator of Cardiff Castle. Anyone invited to attend lecture, which is also on Zoom. Further information contact: artssocsfvmembership@gmail.com or visit www.theartssocietystirling.org.uk.
FALKIRK SOLO CLUB
Club meets in North Broomage Social Club, Graham Avenue. Larbert FK5 4PF on a Friday night. Dance the night away to live music whilst making new friends. Dancing begins at 8pm. We have
Get members from all areas. All singles 50 and over are most welcome. Phone Liz on 07392932424 for more information or just come along and enjoy.
REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Regimental Association - Stirling Branch - all regiments welcome to join branch. For information email: secretary. aashstirlingbranch@btinternet.com, contact chairman on 07940 828 434 or email: james21healy@outlook.com.
COUNTRY DANCING
Strathendrick Scottish Country Dancing Club meets Tuesday evenings in Masonic Hall, Dunmore Street, Balfron 7.30-9.30pm. New members welcome, some experience preferred. Details from Alan 01360 550256.
FAMILY HISTORY DROP-IN
Library drop-ins open to anyone looking for advice on family history research with volunteers from Central Scotland Family History Society available to offer help and run in conjunction with
Stirling Council Libraries and Archives. Booking preferable - phone library on 01786 472069 to book time-slot.
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. Contact Anne Marie on 07935 911156 for more information.
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. Service co-ordinated by registered charity Volunteering Matters. There is no charge and donations gratefully accepted. Volunteers welcome. For more details call 01259 928088.
COUNCIL ON DISABILITY STIRLING
Office in Cameronian Street open and available for all disability related work or enquiries. COD continues to operate successfully by phone for all types of
benefit form completion and follow up work to tribunal if required. Whilst not yet offering face to face appointments, staff look forward to re-introducing this as soon as practicable. Information at www. councilondisability.org. Phone 01786 462178 or 07521 186159 or email advisor@ councilondisability.org.
ROCKTALK
Stirling’s talking newspaper for the blind, 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 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. For information call 07526 281747 or at neurocentral.org.uk.
ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND
Contact dementia advisor Donna Paterson at dpaterson@alzscot.org, 01786 831171 or 07733 302772.
TOWN BREAK
The charity group supports people with early to moderate stage dementia to live well. Contact 01786 641841 or email admin@townbreakstirling.org.
PARKINSON’S SOCIETY
Stirling and Clackmannanshire Parkinson’s branch is open to anyone living with Parkinson’s and their partner/ carers. Meetings resume in September.
FORTH VALLEY TOP TOES
Part of the Braveheart Association nonprofit charity providing personal footcare service to adults unable to cut their own toenails. Cost £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. Clinic meets at the Bellfield Centre, Stirling Community Hospital, Livilands Gate, Stirling on Thursdays 9am-12.30pm. To book call 07596 375674/01324 633505 or email louise.bleazard@nhs.scot.
STIRLING POETRY SHARING GROUP
Group meets first Thursday of month 11.30am-12.30pm in Smith Art Gallery, Dumbarton Road. All welcome to share and enjoy poetry read aloud. Bring couple of poems of any era or style to read. If you do not wish to read yourself, group will provide a willing reader. The Smith Cafe is open for refreshments. Further details 07464 602207. Forthcoming dates: July 6, August 3, September 7.
BOOK NOOK
The Book Nook in Upper Craigs, Stirling runs two book groups - one on the last Sunday and one on the last Monday of the month, as well as a True Crime book club on the first Thursday of the month led by renowned forensic investigator Jim Fraser. A children’s story time also takes place every Sunday at 10am (primarily for 3 to 8 year olds). For more details visit thebooknookstirling.co.uk.
FORTH VALLEY U3A
Retired or semi-retired? Wondering what to do? Like to meet new people and become involved in a new hobby, interest, or activity? Join Forth Valley u3a, run by members for members. More than 60 interest groups in Forth Valley all meeting in local venues. They include book groups, craft workshops, badminton, coffee clubs, current affairs, guitar, Mandarin, mah-jong, poetry appreciation, Spanish, scrabble, tai chi, and a walking group. They also get together socially once a month for an afternoon event. More at www.forthvalleyu3a.org.uk.
GOING FORWARD
The Bridge of Allan stroke group meets on Thursdays in Chalmers Hall, Bridge of Allan Parish Church at 1.45pm for 2pm. If you are a stroke survivor or know anyone who is, join this friendly group for an afternoon of social interaction, stimulation, entertainment and tea or coffee and biscuits, contact Sandra on 07434 972818.
STIRLING CITY CHOIR
After the successful performance of Mendelssohn’s Elijah at this year’s Spring concert, the choir are on their summer break. Rehearsals resume on Tuesday September 5 at 7.30pm at Park Church with preparations for an exciting Christmas concert and next year’s Spring Concert - a performance of Verdi’s Requiem. Warm welcome extended to any new members (no audition required) - come to the first rehearsal in September or contact via http://www. stirlingcitychoir.org.uk, twitter: @stirling_ choir or Facebook: Stirling City Choir.
STIRLING MALE VOICE CHOIR
No audition or test to join. Choir meets Tuesdays, September to May, Logie Kirk
Hall, Causewayhead 7.30-9.30pm. Contact John Barbour on 01786 474166.
TORBREX COMMUNITY CHOIR
Rehearsals at 9.45-11.45am every Tuesday in Park Church, Stirling and performs two concerts a year for charity.
STIRLING, FALKIRK & DISTRICT RAMBLERS
Almondbank Circular on Sunday, June 4, start 10.30am, moderate eight miles/12.9km. Lovely walk leaving from Almondbank playing fields then head off towards Pitcairngreen, Dalcrue and Methven woods. Mixture of woodland, fields good paths and bit of roadwork. Starting point: Almondbank playing fields, grid reference NO067258, nearest postcode PH1 3SP. To register for this walk contact walk leader Babs Butler on 07711575561. More information visit https://sfdramblers.wordpress.com.
OCHILS MOUNTAINEERING CLUB
The club held a day climbing meet last Saturday at the Hawkcraig crag in Aberdour. A number of climbers attended for a great day climbing on the sea cliffs. There were other climbing activities with club members climbing the classic rock route ‘Ardverickie Wall’ and climbing also on the Stag rocks area of Cairngorm. Others were climbing on the crags near Dunkeld. In the evenings the rock climbers in the club are arranging indoor climbing at the local climbing wall, the Peak in Stirling. Sessions usually at 7pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Further indoor climbing being done in the international climbing centre at Ratho near Edinburgh and Perth climbing wall. With the longer evenings climbers are also visiting the local crags. The club will be hosting a photography competition for club members with a selection of prizes up for grabs on June 7 at 8pm at Stirling County Cricket Club. On the social front, this Thursday’s pub meet takes place at the Crossed Peels, Stirling from 8pm, nonmembers welcome to attend. Details of forthcoming meets in Torridon in June, and a new members meet at the club cottage in July are at www.ochils.com or check out Ochils Mountaineering Club on Facebook for current activities.
STIRLING RAMBLING CLUB
Today (Friday), KincardineTwoRoadBridge-Circular, C walks, four or six miles. Meet Walker Street car park (Kincardine Park and Ride) to leave at 10am. We’ll cross the Forth twice on the old and new bridges, then head to the west of Devilla Forest and return. Contact Denis to book denis45taylor@gmail.com. Leader Denis Taylor. Sunday, June 4, Loch Venachar Ramble, Grade C+, distance eight miles, meeting 10.30am Coilhallan Wood car park, Invertrossachs Road, Callander. Parking: From Callander town centre, take A81 from traffic lights (signposted Glasgow), cross bridge and continue to a mini roundabout. Turn right here onto Invertrossachs Road, continue for one mile past caravan park until you see sign for Coilhallan Wood on left. Car park short way up this track. Description : Walk beside Loch Venachar and follow forestry tracks above loch, returning by the loch. All on quiet roads or forestry tracks. Some ascent and descent(200m). Contact Elaine to book stevensone02s@yahoo.co.uk. Leader Sue Fothergill.