District News
ALVA COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Any items wish to have discussed email info@alvacommunitycouncil.org.uk 10 full days prior to meetings or contact via Alva Library, Alva Primary School, Brook Street Alva FK12 5AN. Future meetings: Monday April 8; Monday June 10. Also, keep up to date and see meeting minutes at http://www.alvacommunitycouncil. org.uk or visit Alva Community Council on Facebook or Twitter @ Alvacommcouncil.
BANNOCKBURN ALLAN CHURCH
Easter Sunday Service, March 31, at 11.15am presented by Rev Ken Russell. Welcome team 5. Come join us. Prior to Sunday service there is an egg rolling service in the park at 10am followed by cooked breakfast in church hall. Holy Week Services: All services begin at 7pm each evening. Joint Services led by members of all the local places of worship: today (Wednesday) The Hub, Bannockburn; tomorrow (Thursday) Allan Church (Holy Communion); Friday, March 29, Ladywell Church.
CHARITY LIGHT UP
Allan Church Bannockburn during month of March will be lit up to support various charity groups. From today (Wednesday) until March 31 church lit up red for Easter Celebrations then on April 1 blue for 100th anniversary of RCAF.
COFFEE CLUB
Allan Church Tuesday Coffee Club on Tuesday, April 2, 10am-11.30am. Join us, it’s great for catch up with old friends and making new ones. Lots of home baking.
SPECIAL EASTER DATE
Easter Coffee Morning in Allan Church community hall on Saturday, March 30, 10am-noon, £5 entry at door - Easter bonnet competition, bring decorated old hat or bunnet; Easter egg competition, decorate hard boiled egg; enter Easter Cake Decorating competition; lucky ticket - chance to win delicious easter egg; lots of home-baking and tea and coffee.
EASTER ADVENTURE
Bannockburn’s Easter Adventure and Journey: Scripture Union in Allan Church Hall, Main Street, Bannockburn, on Wednesday April 10 from 2-4pm. Visit https://form.jotform. com/240712943815356.
START UP STIRLING
Collections for food bank and other items can be left in Allan Church and will then be delivered to foodbank. They are currently in desperate need of ready meals and UHT milk, if possible also tinned meat, breakfast cereal, cooking sauce, breakfast bars tinned pasta, tinned vegetables, bathroom spray, washing up liquid, kitchen spray, soap powder, blue cloths, sponge pads, and cup a soups all gratefully received along with Pot Noodles, coffee, jars of fish/meat paste. Cleaning products also of great help. Your support is vital and much appreciated. Please do not donate products which contain bleach.
LODGE BRUCE AND THISTLE 312
Next Regular Meeting tomorrow (Thursday) EA degree with 7.30pm Tyle. The 312 is moving to sending out minutes by email (paper copies will also go on Lodge noticeboards). We ask members to give their email address to Senior Deacon, Derek Robertson: derek@ robertsontraining.co.uk.
BUSINESS GATEWAY
Meet Business Gateway Stirling advisers for one-to-one appointment in Bannockburn tomorrow (Thursday). These meetings are opportunity for businesses based in and around Stirling to discuss their business with a business adviser. Book via Eventbrite or contact STEP (Stirling Enterprise).
STIRLING FREE CHURCH
Stirling Free Church meets at Bannockburn High School every Sunday at 11am in the Lecture Theatre. Creche and Sunday School and tea and coffee afterwards. Also evening service at 5.30pm in Menstrie United Free Church building.
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 at brisleym@stirling.gov.uk or 01786 233130.
MURRAYFIELD UNITED FREE CHURCH
Tonight’s (Wednesday) joint churches Holy Week service in Enterprise Hub at 7pm. Thursday’s in Allan Church and Friday’s in Ladywell Church, all 7pm. This Sunday’s Easter service is cafe-style service in Hub at 10.30am led by Rev Gary Barclay. Also opportunity to donate to Start Up on Sunday.
LADYWELL CHURCH
Tomorrow (Thursday) weekly coffee morning 10.30am till noon. All welcome. This Sunday, Easter Sunday, we are back in church. All age service and you are invited to bring Easter Bonnets and decorated eggs. Join us for tea and coffee in hall after service. On Monday, Crafternoon Chat Group meets at 1.30pm. Holy Week service tonight (Wednesday) at 7pm in Bannockburn Hub; Thursday in Allan Church; and Good Friday in Ladywell Church.
BRAEHEAD BINGO
Cash bingo every Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Crawford Hall.
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 received, read and responded to by him personally. If calling, leave contact details to allow him to contact you directly. Councillor Chris Kane available for surgery appointments in person, on phone or online. Book via email (kanec@stirling.gov.uk), telephone (01786 233127) or Facebook (facebook. com/votechriskane).
STIRLING NORTH PARISH CHURCH
Sunday service 10.30am led by Rev Scott Mcinnes and livestreamed on www. stirlingnorth.org. All welcome. Kidzone for P1-7 during service. Creche available. Coffee Pot Cafe every Wednesday, 10amnoon. The Hub, every Friday 11am-2pm. Next Messy Church is on Friday, March 29, at 11am. Everyone welcome.
BRIDGE OF ALLAN PARISH CHURCH
This Sunday, 9am Communion Service at Allanwater Park (hosted by Bofa Parish Church and St Saviour’s Episcopal Church). Followed by Easter services at both churches at 11am, service in Sanctuary. All welcome 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). Get in touch for more information on any groups that meet in our halls. If looking for somewhere to go for cuppa and natter Tea’s company is on Monday afternoons 2-4pm. Some classes that run throughout week have details on community notice board: https:// www.bridgeofallanparishchurch.org. uk/community-notice-board. For information on hall letting see https:// www.bridgeofallanparishchurch.org. uk/hall-letting.
TEA’S COMPANY
Every Monday 2-4pm in Honeyman Hall at Bridge of Allan Parish Church, Tea’s Company is 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
Mid week Eucharist today (Wednesday) at 11am in Choir Vestry. Sunday, Eucharist at 11am celebrated by our Rector - Rev Aaron Moffat-jackman. Holy Week services continue with joint Maunday Thursday Communion service in Parish Church at 7.30pm. Good Friday meditation in St Saviour’s at 2pm. On Saturday Easter Vigil in St Saviour’s at 7.30pm. On Easter morning, March 31, Ecumenical service at 9am at Allanwater Park by the river followed by hot cross buns in St Saviour’s hall (remember clocks go forward an hour overnight). Easter Eucharist at 11am celebrated by our Rector - Rev Aaron Moffat-jackman. Please note new time of service. Parish breakfast in hall after service, all welcome. Drop-in Centre open on Tuesdays and Fridays from noon till 4pm with soup, coffee, tea and biscuits - open and free for everyone. Seniors Movement class on Thursdays at 10.15am in church hall. Young Adults Group meets in hall at 7.30pm on Tuesdays. Carpet Bowls Group will not be meeting on Friday March 29 or April 5. Church hall now available to hire - contact 01786 833559. Church open every day from 10am until 4pm for private prayer and meditation - everyone welcome. With relaxation of COVID guidance please be ‘Distance Aware’.
LECROPT KIRK
Joint Holy Week Services: Wednesday, March 27, 7.30pm Lecropt; Thursday, March 28, 7.30pm St Blanes; Friday, March 29, 7.30pm Lecropt. Easter Sunday worship as usual at Lecropt at 11.30am for our Easter Day Service. Also options to join Sunrise Service on Dumyat with Rev Ruth Kennedy at 6.30am or Easter Dawn Service in the Rock Garden by the Allan Water. Don’t forget clocks go forward that weekend. Our hall with good car parking has availability for hires, please see website for details.
CONCERT
Stirling Male Voice Choir presents its annual concert in Chalmers Hall, Bridge of Allan Parish Church at 7.30pm on Friday April 12. Varied light programme, including well known Scottish songs and songs from musical shows. Tickets £8 and can be purchased at door on the night .
CAMBUSBARRON COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Jen Preston (Ward 5 Stirling West) 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 be emailed at prestonj@stirling.gov.uk.
BRUCE MEMORIAL CHURCH
Everyone welcome to join us to explore significance of Jesus’ death and resurrection this weekend. Good Friday communion service at 7pm with music, readings and reflections on the cross of Christ. On Easter Sunday at 9am short outdoor service at the Commondry (top of Quarry Road) followed by our main Easter Celebration at 11am. Cambusbairns this Wednesday from 9.15-10.30am in church hall. Community Hub on Wednesday from noon-3pm, with soup lunch available. Lent Book Group on Thursday at 7pm.
DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Cambusbarron Community Development Trust are currently updating membership database. Find out more at https://ccdt.org.uk/news. Three options: 1 Clicking update preferences at bottom of any CCDT news email; 2 Filling in form in Cambusbarron library; 3 Filling out membership form on website. If not updated by end of June your current membership will lapse and details deleted from our database.
CAMBUSKENNETH 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).
CAUSEWAYHEAD CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH
Church meets at Wallace High School at 10.30am on Sundays. All welcome - more details on www.cornerstonestirling.org
LOGIE KIRK
Minister, Rev Jan Steyn, can be contacted on 01786 271809 or at Jsteyn@ churchofscotland.org.uk. Worship on Sundays in Kirk at 11am. All welcome to services including visitors to area. Easter services as follows: Good Friday, March 29, service with Communion in Kirk at 7pm; Easter Sunday, March 31, service in Kirk at 11am will include meeting of Logie lambs and Easter Egg hunt. Kirk website www.logiekirk.org.
COFFEE MORNINGS
Coffee mornings each Tuesday in Lesser Hall in Causewayhead from 10am until 11.30am. Come bring a friend.
KIRK HALLS
For enquiries regarding hiring halls or committee rooms in Causewayhead contact office manager Jackie Taylor on 01786 448251 or 07749565524.
LEGENDS EVENTS
Legends Coffee House at Wallace Monument. Tomorrow (Thursday) 7-8pm, RSPB at Legends lecture on local birds and winter visitors - tickets by donation at http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rspbtalk-at-legends-tickets-814250835167. April 6 from noon-4pm, RSPB team visits again. No tickets needed. April 18 from 7-8pm speaker Tom Bowser of Argaty Red Kites near Doune - doors open 6.30pm for tea/coffee (included in donation) and tickets by donation at https://www.legendsatthemonument. co.uk/events. On April 20, from 2-3.30pm, Stirling archaeologist Dr Murray Cook leads guided walk at Stirling’s Old Cemetery exploring resting place of some incredible graves from American War of Independence to Thin Red Line, from slave owners to freedom fighters and more - meet at Church of Holy Rude at 2pm (wear sturdy shoes). No parking at church but street parking available with meter charges. Tickets by donation at https://www.legendsatthemonument. co.uk/events. More information see www. legendsatthemonument.co.uk.
CITY CENTRE 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).
QUEEN STREET METHODIST CHURCH
Services this week, all in church. Maundy Thursday at 7.30pm led by Rev Adam Stevenson. Good Friday at 7.30pm led by David Rogerson. Easter Sunday at 10.30am led by Rev Adam Stevenson and includes sacrament of Holy Communion. All services both in person and accessible on Zoom. Zoom link can be found at www.stirlingmethodistchurch.org.uk/ news and on front of the Newssheet. All welcome. Refreshments served after worship on Sunday. For further information about church visit website, link above, and our Facebook page.
HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Today (Wednesday) Into Great Silence (film) at 7.20pm. Tomorrow (Maundy Thursday) Chrism Mass at St Ninian’s Cathedral, Perth at 11am, Sung Eucharist and Watch at 7.30pm. Friday, March 29 (Good Friday) Liturgy of Good Friday at 2pm. Saturday, March 30 (Holy Saturday) Easter Vigil from 9pm. Sunday, March 31 (Easter Day) Holy Communion at 8.30am, Sung Eucharist at 10.30am. Tots’ Café resumes on Monday April 15. Young Adults’ Group resumes on Tuesday April 16. Everyone welcome to attend our services and other activities. Church Hall available for lettings. For more information see church website or Facebook page. You can also get in touch at contact@holytrinitystirling.org or tel 01786 359821.
PARK CHURCH
Joint Church Holy Week Services at 7pm in following churches: today (Wednesday), Holy Rude; tomorrow (Thursday), St Mark’s; Friday March 29, St Ninians Old Parish. Easter Day early morning joint service in Kings Park at 7.30am followed by breakfast at Park Church Main Hall (remember clocks change overnight to Summer Time). Morning Worship on Easter day, March 31, at 11am in Park Church , led by Rev Attie van Wyk. Hot cross buns, tea, coffee and conversation in main hall afterwards. All welcome. Coffee club tomorrow (Thursday) and Thursday April 4. Tea, coffee, home baking and chat in main hall from 10.30-11.30am. Session meets on Wednesday, April 3, at 7.30pm in main hall - papers previously circulated. Park Church office closed from April 1 and reopens Tuesday April 9. All messages monitored will be remotely and e-mails can be sent via www.parkchurchstirling. org or directly to: parkchurchstirling@ gmail.com.
HOLY RUDE VIEWFIELD CHURCH
Open air service on Easter morning at 7.30am in King’s Park, gathering by café and pavilion at tennis courts. Holy Rude Viewfield service for Sunday, March 31, Easter Sunday, held in Holy Rude Church at 11am, led by Revd Peter Gill and Revd Alan Miller. Please remember that next Sunday, Easter Day, clocks move forward one hour to British Summer Time. For information: holyrude.org/home.html. Holy Week Services at 7pm, all welcome: today (Wednesday), Holy Rude Viewfield (Church of Holy Rude), Gary Mcintyre; Maundy Thursday, Holy Communion, St Mark’s, Scott Mcinnes; Good Friday, St Ninians Old, Barry Hughes.
BUSINESS GATEWAY
Meet Business Gateway Stirling advisers for one-to-one appointment in Stirling city centre on Tuesday April 23. These meetings are opportunity for businesses based in and around Stirling to discuss their business with business
adviser. Book via Eventbrite or contact STEP (Stirling Enterprise).
CORNTON BINGO
Bingo every Tuesday in the community centre. Eyes down at 7.30pm.
GET TOGETHER
Let’s Get Together Cornton community cafe meets every Tuesday from 11.30am to 1.30pm in Cornton Community Centre. Soup, sandwiches, fruit juice, hot drinks and good company. Refreshments free.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Cornton Community Council meeting last Wednesday of every month at 7pm in Cornton Community Centre.
PARTNERSHIP
Cornton Action Planning Partnership meets first Monday of every month at 7pm in Cornton Community Centre. All welcome.
CORNTON BAPTIST CHURCH
All welcome to services in the church building at 10.30am and 6.30pm.
COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Danny Gibson (Ward 4 Stirling North) 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
Easter Sunday service here on March 31 at 10am led by Rev Ken Russell. Come join us.
COUNCILLORS
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 appointment at brisleym@ stirling.gov.uk or call 01786 233130.
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
For details of drop-in advice sessions contact Martin Roberts on 07940253298 or e-mail: Martin.roberts@stirlingcab. casonline.org.uk or via www.stirlingcab. org.uk.
DUNBLANE BOYS BRIGADE
Thank you everyone supported Book Sale for Gaza on Saturday morning. Sum of £679.80 raised and will be donated to Medical Aid for Palestinians this week. We are grateful for support of community and of Guid Reads charity book shop in Alva for helping ensure extra unsold books will continue to help other charities locally. This Sunday, all welcome to join Easter Sunday Sunrise Service on Dumyat. Cars leaving Dunblane Cathedral at 6am sharp then leaving on foot from Dumyat car park by 6.30am. Short service on summit at 7.30am and live-streamed on ’Sanctuary First’ page on Church of Scotland website. Everyone welcome to come back to Dunblane Cathedral halls for breakfast following walk. Email: info@dunblanebb. org.uk if you wish to have breakfast or need lift to Dumyat. This is final week of collecting tokens in Tesco’s Dunblane and Callander stores to support our BB grant application. Your support is much appreciated. If you have tokens from other stores, these can also be donated but only in Dunblane/callander stores if wish to support us. BB Band and Pipers holding joint concert with South Wales Male Voice Choir on Friday May 31 in Dunblane Cathedral at 7.30pm. Entry free, with retiring collection in aid of Strathcarron Hospice and BB’S music trip to Norway this summer.
GIRLS BRIGADE
Information at @1stdunblanegb on Facebook or email Jacqueline Neilson on firstdunblane@outlook.com.
FREE CHURCH
Sunday services have resumed at Dunblane Free Church, morning service at 11.30am with Kirk for Kids at 10.30am and evening service at 6.30pm. Prayer and Bible Study meeting in church at 7.30pm on Thursdays. Visitors welcome. For more information, contact the minister Rev Allan Shearer on 01786 609827.
TEA DANCE
Tea dance in Victoria Hall, Dunblane, on Friday, March 29. Come enjoy live music. Doors open 1.30pm for 2pm start. Tea and coffee - bring your own mug. Small raffle held. All are welcome.
MENDING WORKSHOPS
Central Scotland School of Craft offering series of workshops that focus on visible mending techniques and sustainable sewing practices. Workshops draw on expertise of local artisans, inspiring participants to embrace art of mending, turning it into creative and stylish way to extend life of their clothing. Weekly sewing classes running until tomorrow (Thursday).
DUNBLANE ACCORDION AND FIDDLE CLUB
Next meeting in Victoria Hall, Dunblane, at 7.30pm on April 17 when guest artists are Westlea Dance Band (Jack Delaney tribute band).
CODING CLUB
Dunblane Coderdojo being run on behalf of Creative Dunblane by local couple Jane and David Greenlee, assisted by other volunteers Ian Davies and Peter Rennert. Sessions every third Saturday of month in Burgh Chambers. Bookings can be made around a week in advance of each session. All you need is laptop/tablet and headphones, if have them, charger (for laptop) and parent if you are under 13. Details at creativedunblane.info.
FALLIN COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Alasdair Macpherson can be contacted on 01786 233120 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold 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 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 available for surgery appointments in person, on phone or online. Book appointment using email (brisleym@stirling.gov.uk) or phone (01786 233130).
FUNDRAISER
Fundraiser on Saturday May 18 at 1pm in Fallin Miners Welfare wee hall in aid of kids funday. Cost £20 per ticket includes prosecco on arrival, two cocktails, nibbles, bingo, games, raffles. Live music by Barry Honeyman. Disco to finish. Tickets on sale soon.
COMMUNITY GARDEN
Volunteers needed for clearing, planting, tidying up tomorrow (Thursday) from 10am-noon. Gloves and hand tools provided, make sure you wear sturdy boots or shoes.
BINGO
Polmaise Bowling Club Ladies Section prize bingo night on Friday, March 29.
Eyes down 7.30pm in Fallin Public House Society (Goth).
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
Stirling CAB’S advice drop-in service has a fortnightly service on Mondays in Fallin Library from 2-4pm. Contact Amanda on 07852631386 or by e-mail: Amanda.arkell@stirlingcab.casonline. org.uk or via www.stirlingcab.org.uk.
HILLPARK COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Gerry Mclaughlan (Ward 6 Stirling East) is in Hillpark Community Centre today (Wednesday) at 10am. 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 received, read and responded to by him personally. If calling, please leave contact details to allow him to contact you directly. Councillor Chris Kane available for surgery appointments in person, on phone or online. Book via email (kanec@stirling.gov.uk), phone (01786 233127) or Facebook (facebook. com/votechriskane).
MENSTRIE PARISH CHURCH
Palm Sunday service led by our minister, Rev Mike Goodison, and followed by fellowship and chat over cuppa. This is Holy week, and at time of writing, joint service will have taken place in Tilllicoultry Parish Church, together with first of Lent Reflections. Today (Wednesday) short Lent reflection at 12.30pm – please join us. Tomorrow (Thursday) we welcome staff and pupils from Menstrie Primary school for their Easter Service at 9.30am and then at 6.30pm Maundy Service will include Communion and Passover Meal. On Friday, March 29, Service of Tenebrae at 6.30pm joined by friends from Menstrie United Free Church. ‘T in 2’, on Wednesday at 10.30am for refreshments, cake and blether. Organist Meg looks forward to your participation in singing session at 10am at Tunes in 1. We continue to collect for Gate Foodbank and Easter goodies were included in delivery at start of this week. Thank you all who donated produce or cash. Last Friday we were fortunate to hear from Murdoch Mcgregor, UK Sailor of the year 2021, who shared photographs and stories from his solo trip circumnavigating the UK. Very interesting evening also raised £792 for church funds. Grateful thanks to Murdoch, to everyone who came along and to all who organised food and refreshments. On Monday, members of the Guild enjoyed entertainment from Clackulele Group. Further updates on Facebook Page and at menstrieparishchurch.org.uk. Easter Day service at 11am. Remember to change clock on Saturday night.
MENSTRIE UNITED FREE CHURCH
Services on Sunday at 10am.
STIRLING FREE CHURCH
Stirling Free Church meets at Bannockburn High School every Sunday at 11am in the Lecture Theatre. Creche and Sunday School and tea and coffee afterwards. Also an evening service at 5.30pm in the Menstrie United Free Church building.
PLEAN COWIE AND PLEAN CHURCH
Easter Sunday service here on March 31 at 10am led by Rev Ken Russell. Come join us.
COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Alasdair Macpherson can be contacted on 01786 233120 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold virtual meeting to discuss any issues. 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 available for surgery appointments in person, by phone or online. Book at brisleym@stirling.gov. uk or 01786 233130.
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
Stirling CAB’S advice drop-in service has fortnightly service on Mondays in Plean Library from 2-4pm. Contact Eleanor Reynard on 07932324975 or email: Eleanor.reynard@stirlingcab. casonline.org.uk or via www.stirlingcab. org.uk.
RAPLOCH SALVATION ARMY CHURCH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
All welcome to share in Sunday worship in hall on Drip Road at 11am. Charity Shop open from 10am to 2pm on weekdays. Mothers and Toddlers group meets between 10am and noon on Mondays. Debt advice available from Monday to Thursday, 9am to 2pm. We regret that the Community Meals service is suspended until further notice. For further information ring 01786 470930.
COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Danny Gibson is 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).
BOWLING CLUB
Voluntary work parties on Saturdays until Opening Day has now started, between 1-3pm. If willing and able, come down to help paint, weed, clean etc for opening day, which is Saturday April 13.
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Next meeting today (Wednesday) at 7.15pm in Riverside Primary School. Agenda and minutes of last meeting available on: www. riversidecommunitycouncil.co.uk. All welcome.
RIVERSIDE NATURALLY
Monthly Orchard Maintenance session on Saturday, March 30. Meet at Community Orchard at 9.30am. Break for refreshments around 10.30am (BYO). Feel free to come for some or all of morning, whether to chat or volunteer. Volunteers always welcome, tools provided and instructions given. Check out www. riversidenaturally.org.
ST NINIANS COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Jen Preston (Ward 5 Stirling West) is in Stirling High School today (Wednesday) at 6pm. She can also be contacted on 01786 233126 and can arrange to meet in your home or hold virtual meeting to discuss any issues. She can also be emailed at prestonj@stirling. gov.uk. Councillor Gerry Mclaughlan (Ward 6 Stirling East) is in Mayfield Centre today (Wednesday) at 6pm. Councillor Margaret Brisley is available for surgery appointments in person, by phone or online. Book at brisleym@stirling.gov. uk or 01786 233130.
ST NINIANS UNITED FREE CHURCH
On Friday at 7pm service to mark Good Friday. On Sunday service at 11am conducted by Rev Martin Keane. Childrens activities at same time. Evening service also conducted by Mr Keane held online at 7pm. For details of how to also join service online email: onlinestninians@ufcos.org.uk or visit website www.ufcos.org.uk/stirling. On Tuesday from 1.30pm-3pm Connect held in hall. This is informal gathering for tea and chat.
ST NINIANS COMMUNITY CHURCH
Note: Re:fresh Cafe closed on Friday, March 29. Sunday, March 31, Easter Sunday Morning Service at 10.30am in Mayfield Centre, St Ninians FK7 0BD. All welcome. For more see http:// stninianscommunitychurch.org.
ST NINIANS OLD PARISH CHURCH
Services today (Wednesday) in Eccles Court at 2pm and Westerlands Care home at 3pm. Holy Week services continue this evening (Wednesday) in Church of Holy Rude when the Rev Gary J Mcintyre will conduct service. On Maundy Thursday communion service in St Mark’s conducted by the Rev Scott Mcinnes, and on Good Friday service in St Ninians Old and conducted by the Rev Barry Hughes. Services begin at 7pm, followed by further time of fellowship. St Ninians Primary School Easter service in St Ninians Old on Thursday at 10am. Easter Day services in Kings Park at 7.30am and St Ninians Old at 10.30am. This is family service and all ages welcome. Service can be watched on Church Youtube channel. Further information on church website and Facebook.
COMMUNITY CHOIR
This choir rehearses from 9.45-11.45am every Tuesday 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 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. She can also be emailed at prestonj@stirling.gov.uk.
THROSK COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Next meeting of Throsk Community Council is in Throsk Community Centre on April 9 at 7pm.
TULLIBODY SENSORY HUB
Wee County Hub at Tullibody Civic Centre is run by Forth Valley Sensory Centre (FVSC) and open to anyone in Clackmannanshire who has sensory loss and their families. Weekly drop-in sessions and taster youth programme. Hub provides replacement hearing aid batteries for NHS users and information about local audiology services. Charity’s main objective is to build confidence and independence. See linseystocks@ forthvalleysensorycentre.org.
TULLIBODY HISTORY GROUP
Tullibody History Group talk in Tullibody Civic Centre function hall tomorrow (Thursday) at 7.30pm. Talk by D Bruce Tocher and is follow on from lecture he did last year ‘Operation Freshman, the raid in Norway to stop German production of an atomic bomb’. This talk is ‘Operation Freshman Part 2.’ It covers Retribution & Justice - War Crimes, Investigations and Trials. Admission £3 at door or book at committee@ tullibodyhistorygroup.com. Teas and coffees in Heritage centre at end.