Voice of the People
STIRLING AND UNION BRIDGE CLUB
The results at Stirling and Union Bridge Club are May 29 (afternoon) Winners NS M Carter and U Evitt EW M Shaw and A Hume (evening) NS 1 M Macleod and J OLoan 2 Mr and Mrs Jamieson 3 Mr and Mrs Galletly EW 1 Mr and Mrs Dingley 2 J Douglas and A Smith 3 C Gill and B Wales 1st June (afternoon) NS 1 D Yeardley and N Monaghan 2 S Wilson and J Jamieson 3 M Findlay and E Jamieson EW 1 P Maclachlan and D Tavadia 2 M Ainsworth and D Banks 3 M Shaw and A Hume (evening) 1 S Punch and S Peterkin 2= L Maclachlan and G Hill 2= Mr and Mrs Brown 2nd June (Improvers) NS 1 L Wilson and T Barr 2 D Fairlie and S Mackenzie EW 1 J Paterson and P Trevis-Smith 2 A Kadar and B Wales 3rd June (afternoon) NS 1 S Barclay and M Penman 2 D Fairlie and A Younger 3 M Findlay and S Wilson EW 1 K Park and V Kasthala 2 J Strang and M Ross 3 E Conley and M Henderson (evening Teams) 1 E Wood I Brookes P Booth and D Sutherland 2 H Milne I Condon K Dingley and D Colquhoun 3= J Bidwell D Fairlie R Tomson and G Harrower 3= P Wilson S Hopkins A Kilpatrick and L Wilson 4th June NS 1 C Gill and J Bidwell 2 S Hopkins and A Smith 3 D Fairlie and A Millar EW 1 D Ritchie and G Knox 2 J Brown and I Taylor 3= D Macaulay and A Bilsland 3= J Douglas and P Galletly.
STIRLING FIELD AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL SOCIETY
Last year the society sought more hands-on activities and began the exploration of the site once occupied by Craigend Distillery near Auchenbowie. Very little remains above ground, but there is a contemporary plan of the distillery and in the first season the society was able to confirm its accuracy in some respects. This year members will continue by looking at the mill lade and other parts of the mill. Non-members are welcome to come along and take part but are asked to telephone first so the society knows what experience they have. Everyone should meet outside the Smith Museum at 9.30am. Stout shoes and clothes appropriate to the weather are recommended, together with either a spade, shovel or trowel if possible. Leader: Paul Sorowka 01786 464578.
STIRLING RAMBLING CLUB
Sunday, Dunglass to Dunbar. Grade: B/C. Distance: 10/7 miles; 5/3.5 hours. Meet/ time: Coach Leaving 9am from Gateway Business Park, Grangemouth (2 minutes off M9.) Description: This coastal walk used to be the first section of the John Muir Way until it was relaunched in late 2014. It’s a beautiful walk following the coastline with its many fine landmarks and beaches, ending at the golf course, Dunbar. Friends and prospective members welcome on the walk or to visit Dunbar for the day. Booking essential (£10). Contact Denis Taylor on 07720885676 or email denis45@ tiscali.co.uk, stirlingramblingclub.wordpress.com and also on Facebook.
INNER WHEEL CLUB OF STIRLING
The AGM of the club took place on Friday, June 5 when current president Nanette Thomson handed over her badge of office to Lesley Niven who will take the club forward in the new session. She thanked Nanette on the members behalf for her hard work during her term of office. There was an enjoyable lunch and now look forward to the Strawberry Tea which will be held at Nanette’s home today (Friday) at 2.30pm.
STIRLING JAZZ RECORD SOCIETY
Next meeting is on Wednesday, June 17 at 7.30pm in the Allan Centre, Bridge of Allan. Evening entertainment will be a Boogie Woogie Night where all members are requested to bring along a track of such music. Guests and new members welcome. Further information can be obtained by phoning 01786 822039.
STIRLING, FALKIRK AND DISTRICT RAMBLERS
On Sunday, June 14, the group is walking the Killiecrankie Bealach route on woodland and moorland tracks, steep in places. Grade B: 9 miles: 5.5 hours: Ascent 579 metres/1900 feet. Meet at Linden Avenue car park, Stirling, at 9.30am or Killiecrankie Visitor Centre Car Park at 11am. Map ref: OS: 43 GR: NN917627. Car parking at PH16 5LG is free for National Trust Members but there is a charge for non members. Leader Hilary Thomson, Tel: 01786 472726. Mob 07834 529694 email: hilarydthomson@gmail.com.
STIRLING ROTARY CLUB
President David Paterson welcomed members to the annual club assembly. Members approved a council recommendation to offer funding to CHAS, the children’s hospice charity and to Milton FC. President David and the conveners commented on the year gone by and the latter outlined their plans for 2015/16. Incoming president Peter Mehta recited a poem he had written about the conveners and their committees, and this was well received. He went on to describe his vision for the future, which he classi- fied under three headings: Continue to play a part in contributing to the community; growing the membership; attracting younger members. Earlier, over the weekend of May 2931, the club held one of its major fund raising events at Gardening Scotland, principally in aid of Scottish Charity Air Ambulance based at Scone. A substantial four-figure sum was raised, representing a considerable achievement, as the weather conditions over the period were wet, windy and cold. Highlight of the weekend’s fundraising was the annual visit to the Stirling Rotary stand of Beechgrove Garden’s Jim McColl, who tried his hand at winning the star prize, a meal for two at Gleneagles Hotel. Heartfelt thanks go to Gleneagles Hotel, Blair Drummond Safari Park and Briarlands Farm for their prize donations and to all Rotarians and partners for their help under adverse. This week’s speakers host is Alan Bradshaw with visitors host Sandy Morrison. More information and news about the club can be found on the website www.stirling.rotary1010.org.
BRIDGE OF ALLAN AND DUNBLANE
ROTARY CLUB
Last Thursday’s meeting started with a presentation of prizes to some of the lucky winners from the Rotary Duck Race held at the Fling by the River in Dunblane. More than £5000 was raised from the Duck Race, Crepe Stall and Bouncy Castle. The money will go to Children’s Hospice Association Scotland (CHAS), ChildLine and other Rotary good causes. The day had been a great success and convenor John Kilby thanked all members and helpers for their hard work. President Peter Farr welcomed visiting Rotarian Alistair Spowage from Alloa Rotary Club who is Assistant Governor elect for the area. Before getting down to the business of club assembly, President Peter made two well-deserved Paul Harris Fellowship awards to Past President Lawrie Orr and Secretary Iain Fraser. The awards were in recognition of both members long and dedicated service and they were congratulated by all members present. Club assembly was presented by President-elect Mary Fraser who outlined her aspirations for the new Rotary year which starts on July 1. She then invited each of the chairs of next year’s committees to present their plans for the year. One notable statistic to emerge was that during the year, more than £32,000 had been collected and disbursed to a wide range of good causes, including Strathcarron Hospice, CHAS, Parkinson’s UK, ChildLine, ShelterBox as well as many smaller donations to local causes. Assistant Governorelect, Alistair Spowage commended the club on its continuing record of activities and fundraising and looked forward to working with the club during his term of office.
CATS PROTECTION LEAGUE
Missing from Sprotwell Terrace, Sauchie, a black and white three year-old male, neutered looks like Felix the Cat but has no white to tail, very friendly, tendency to return to Park Place where it moved from. Contact 01259 692166. Found at East Mains, Menstrie, tortoiseshell and white female, not microchipped, has a ginger spot on bottom lip, green eyes, very friendly adult cat has been around a couple of weeks.
GOING FORWARD STROKE GROUP
Stroke survivors and their carers the opportunity meet with others to participate in sociable and beneficial activities for a couple of hours. Tomorrow (Thursday) members will be relaxing with gentle yoga with qualified instructor. This will be followed by tea and a quiz.The group meets in the Chalmers Hall in Bridge of Allan. More information on 01786 832228 or 07789 735639 or look up the website at www.stirlingstrokesupportgroup.com. Going Forward is affiliated to Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland.
RSVP FORTH VALLEY
The group is hosting one of its regular coffee mornings for older people who knit on Friday, June 19 at St Columba’s Church Hall, Stirling at 10am-noon. Entry is free. Contact Jo Allport on 07787 420533 or jo.allport@gmail.com for more details. Knitting groups in Dunblane and Stirling are looking for volunteers to knit for charity. RSVP Forth Valley provides yarn, needles and patterns and members meet up for a coffee and a chat every three months or so. If you are interested in the Dunblane Knitting Group, then contact Janet Henderson on 01877 330706 or email georgehenderson410@btinternet.com. For the Stirling group, contact Jo Allport on 07787 420533 or email jo.allport@ gmail.com.
COUNCIL ON DISABILITY STIRLING
Support for anyone living in the Stirling Council area who has or who cares for someone with a disability or a chronic heart condition. Volunteers aged 55 and over required, CoD is in the Norman MacEwan Centre, Cameronian Street, Stirling, and can be contacted on 01786 462178.
HOME-START STIRLING
Needs volunteers for its home-visiting service. See www.homestartstirling.org.uk.
SCENE 2 The amateur musical society meets on Wednesdays at 7.30pm in the Cowane Theatre, Stirling. Talent of all ages is encouraged.
NTS STIRLING The next summer trip is to Dunstaffnage Castle and Priory on Wednesday, June 17. As there may be a few vacancies, any member (or guest) interested in joining for this or other visits is welcome to view the webpage (www.spanglefish.com/ntsstirling) or to contact Neil Pollock on 01786 841778.
STIRLING AND DISTRICT FLORAL ART
Next meeting is on Tuesday, June 16 in the Lesser Albert Hall at 2.30pm when the demonstrator will be Fiona Watt from Edinburgh. Visitors welcome. Members Elspeth Cuthbertson and Millie Christie had an exhibit at the recnet Gardening Scotland event and won a broze medal. Congratulations from fellow members.