\Braehead
\Alva
Community Council Christmas celebrations begin this Saturday, November 26 with a Christmas Fayre in the Cochrane Hall from 12.30pm. Anyone who would like to have a stall can collect one from Higglety Pigglety or download one from alvacommunitycouncil.org.uk. Alva Country Dance Class The class runs on a Monday at 7pm at the Alva Academy Dance Studio. Alva Carpet Bowls How would you like to take up a new hobby? Carpet Bowls can be enjoyed by any age group. Our sessions run on Monday and Friday afternoons from 1.303.30pm at Alva Parklands. Age Concern Whist and dominoes are played tomorrow, Thursday, at 2pm in Alva Parish Church Hall. Alva Toddler Group The group meets on Tuesdays and Fridays from 9.30-11.30am in the Cochrane Hall. We also run through school holidays. Find us on Facebook – Alva Toddlers. Open Doors at Alva Baptist Church Everyone is welcome to tea and coffee in a quiet, warm place for prayers or a chat on Wednesdays from 10amnoon. Community Notice Board The notice board is situated outside the CAP/library. Groups and individuals and ‘not for profit’ organisations can advertise activities and display posters here. Anyone wishing to use this facility please see the notice boards for further details. Christmas fayre Christmas celebrations begin on Saturday, November 26 with a Christmas Fayre in the Cochrane Hall from 12.30pm. Anyone who would like to have a stall can collect one from Higglety Pigglety or download one from alvacommunitycouncil.org.uk.
\Bannockburn
Ladywell Church Ladywell Church Christmas Fete is this Saturday, November 26, from 10.30am until noon. Tomorrow, Thursday, the coffee morning is from 10am until noon and the Craft Club meets at 7.30pm. On Sunday we will mark Souper Sunday and proceeds from the soup after church will be donated to the Church of Scotland’s HIV/AIDS Programme. Team Three will be on duty. Also on Sunday our Blue Christmas Service takes place at 1.30pm. Everyone welcome to attend this short act of worship. The Ladies Group meets on Monday at 7.30pm when the speaker will be Mary Kenyon from SSAFA. Allan Church Service on Sunday, November 27, at 11.15am. Sunday school during service and crèche available. Service will be led by Rev Malloch. Soup lunch after the service. Welcome Team 6. Bible study postponed until Thursday January 12 at 2pm. Craft Club, Allan Church Hall. Next meeting November 30 from 2-4pm. Murrayfield United Free Church The service on Sunday will be led by the Rev G Barclay at 11.15am. Communion is on Sunday December 4 at 11.15am. Parent/toddler group meets in the church hall every Tuesday from 9.30am to 11.30am. Welcoming - Rev J Cross, J. Cross, Offering - J Robertson and D Robertson. Bowling Club Bingo on Friday at 9.30pm, on Saturday the club opens at 1pm, dominoes 3.30pm and joker draw Miners Welfare Social Club Bingo Mondays and Wednesdays at 8pm. Lunch Club The club meets from noon-2pm in Allan Church Hall on the second Monday of every month. Next date November 14. All members of the community welcome, but particularly the elderly and those who live alone. Cost £2.50 includes home-made soup, filled roll, tea/cof- fee and biscuits. Stirling Christadelphian Church Bible Hour at the church at 40 Main Street, Bannockburn, is held every Sunday from 2.30pm with Sunday school at the same time. Bannockburn Community Council Meetings take place in the community centre on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm. Councillor’s Surgery Ward 6: Stirling East. Councillor Corrie McChord will be in attendance at Braehead Primary School at 6.30pm on Monday, November 28. Lunch Club The lunch club meets on Wednesdays in the Crawford Hall, Colquhoun Street from 1-3pm and the older members of the community are invited. They will be welcome to come on their own or with a friend or carer. Bingo East Argyll Centre in Colquhoun Street has bingo every Tuesday, eyes down 7.30pm. Christmas prize bingo will take place on Friday, December 2, eyes down 7.30pm. Adults art classes Professional artist and award winning teacher Laura Newbury is holding classes for all levels with beginners welcome on Thursdays from 7-9pm in the Crawford Hall, Colquhoun Street. For further details contact 07729 050035. Grand Christmas Prize Bingo On Friday, November 25 at 7.30pm, in Braehead Project Centre, Crawford Hall, Colquhoun Street there will be a grand Christmas prize bingo night.
\Bridge of Allan
Parish Church This Sunday, November 27, is the first Sunday of Advent and will be conducted by Rev Dan Harper. The service will include the celebration of the Sacrament of Baptism. Sunday School meets as usual, there will be a creche and Coffee Fellowship is in the Chalmers Hall after. We will be joined by Colin Smith from Start Up Stirling which coincides with their Christmas Collection Day. Christmas Fayre will be gratefully received as well as normal food items. The collection will go towards our “Tonne in Twelve” Challenge. The Thursday Night Group meets tomorrow, Thursday, at 7.45pm in the Session Room. Andrew Gallacher is the guest speaker and he will talk about manufacturing jewellery. The Guild meets on Tuesday, November 29 at 7.30pm in the Honeyman Hall. The subject of the talk is Breaking the Cycle of FGM. The Book Group meets on Monday December 5 at 7.30pm at Jane and Ian Lee’s home (please contact the office for details). The book being discussed will be Sebastian Faulks’ “Where my heart used to beat”. Everyone will be most welcome. St Saviour’s Episcopal Church Services - the Eucharist (Communion) services are at the usual times, Sundays 8am Eucharist, 10am Sung Eucharist with Young Church and Creche in the Church Hall during the service and coffee/tea served in the church hall afterwards; Wednesdays 11am in the Choir Vestry, a quiet, peaceful service with coffee/ tea afterwards. Sun November 27 is Advent Sunday. For the first thee Sundays of Advent, Professor Nicholas Price will be preaching on Not In God’s Name by Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks. Nick is a biochemist, retired from Glasgow University and now Lay Reader at St Saviour’s, Bridge of Allan. Special Event - The Grand Advent Bazaar on Saturday November 19 raised over £3000. St Saviour’s would like to thank all who supported this event. Allanbridge Social Club As the year is moves on members keep trying to ensure the club keeps moving forward and gaining strength. Memberships are now due and must be payed no later than December 24. Two function rooms are available to hire for birthdays, weddings, funerals etc. Hires can be singular or in blocks. All enquiries should be made directly with the club in the first instance on 01786 832198 or 07840518896 or get us on our Facebook page. Lecropt Kirk Morning Worship commences this Sunday at 11.30am, Sunday school and Creche meet at same time in Hall, door duty Anne Fielding, Janet Craigie and Dan Watson. Evening Service in St Blanes at 6.30pm. Both services conducted by Rev Gary Caldwell. Friendship Circle meets on Monday November 28 at 2.30pm in hall. Walking groups A free health walk with trained leaders is held Wednesday from 2-3pm. Contact Frances on 01786 827190 for the meeting point. The Stirling University Partnership walk group is on Saturdays from 10.30am-noon, meeting at the Macrobert. Contact Ian on 07768 984176. Crotchet and Knitting Group All welcome to join in the library on the last Thursday of each month from 2.30-4.30pm. The group would welcome donations of any leftover wool so members can start making items for next year’s sale.
\Cambusbarron
Bruce Memorial Church On Sunday at 11am we will begin our Advent series ‘He Will Be Called...’ as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Saviour. On Sunday from 4-6pm, everyone is welcome at our Messy Church Ceilidh. The Ladies’ Lunch is today at 12.30pm in Church Hall. Tickets are on sale now for the Christmas Party, 2-4pm on December 7 in Cambusbarron Bowling Club. SWI At last week’s meeting Catherine from Mokka Pottery gave an interesting presentation. Competition winners were: piece of pottery - 1 Rosemary Rennie, 2 Vivien Robertson, 3 Margaret Cook; jar of chutney1 Hazel Mather, 2 Elizabeth Farr, 3 Margaret Cook.
\Causewayhead
Logie Kirk Worship The service on Sunday, November 27, the first Sunday in Advent, will begin at 11am in the Kirk. During the service the Nativity figures will be unwrapped. The service will be led by the Rev Stuart Fulton and the Rev Anne Shearer. All are welcome including visitors to the area. A creche is available. Guild: The Guild, for both men and women, meets twice monthly in the hall in Causewayhead on a Tuesday from 7.30pm. Come along on Tuesday, November 29, New members always welcome. Logie Kids Film Night: will be held on Saturday December 3 from 4-6.15pm in the hall at Causewayhead. Pizza, popcorn and ice cream will be provided, all for a donation of £1.50. Bring a comfy cushion to sit on. For more information or to book a place call Lesley on 07734 157518 or email lesleyward50@ hotmail.com. Lunch Club: A lunch club for seniors is held every Thursday from 12.30pm in the Church Hall. Anyone interested in joining should contact Elizabeth Crozier on 01259 213016. Afternoon Club: meets fortnightly, on a Wednesday, in the church hall between 2-4pm. We welcome new members and current members, why not bring a friend. For more information contact Sheila Innes on 01786 822942. Coffee Morning: Every Tuesday a coffee morning is held in the hall from 10am. Find us on facebook https://www.facebook. com/LogieKirkStirling. Hogmanay Night Hogmanay night at Causewayhead Bowling Club on December 31 at 8 30pm. Tickets available from the club priced £5 on Monday or Friday evenings or Sunday afternoons. For further information contact the club on above days on 01786 473350 or visit club on these days. Baby and toddler group Every Tuesday and Thursday at Stirling County Rugby Club from 10-11.30am. Cost £2 for the first child and 50p for additional children. Cost includes snack for children and tea/coffee.
\City Centre
Viewfield Church Morning Worship on Sunday, November 27, at 11.30am. Minister Rev AF Miller. “Souper Sunday” - Soup & Rolls served in the Upper Hall after the Morning Service, all donations given towards CofS HIV project. Coffee Morning every Wednesday morning between 10.30am-noon in the Lower Hall. Festive Events: December 4, Holy Communion in Viewfield Church (11.30am); December 11, Gift Service In Viewfield Church (11.30am); December 18, Nativity Service in Viewfield Church (11.30am); December 24, Christingle Service in Viewfield (6.30pm) and Midnight Service at the Church of Holy Rude (11.30pm); December 25, Joint Christmas Day Service in Viewfield Church (11am); January 1, Joint New Years Day Service at the Church of the Holy Rude (11am). Church of the Holy Rude The service on Sunday, November 27, at 10am. will be led by Rev Alan Mller. The annual Church Fair was held on Saturday November 19 and the total so far is £1941 and rising. A special thank you to all who took part. The Stirling University Choir will perform Gilbert & Sullivan’s operetta the Pirates of Penzance in the Church on Saturday, November 26, at 7pm. Tickets (adults £10, concessions £8, children £3) will be available at the door. The choir will be presenting a service on Nine Lessons and Carols on Sunday December 18 at 6.30pm followed by seasonal refreshments in the south-east aisle. Please plan this into your Christmas celebrations - tell others about it or better still bring them along. Allan Park South Church Church of Scotland on Dumbarton Road. The service on Sunday, November 27, at 10.30am will be conducted by the Minister. Tea and coffee will be served in the hall immediately thereafter. The Jubilee lunch club meets every Thursday in the hall from noon until 2pm. The Wellbeing Choir meets every Tuesday at 7pm and a warm welcome is extended to old and new members alike. On Sunday December 4 there will be a bring and share lunch in the large hall after the service. This will be followed by a Chinese Ceilidh starting at 1pm. The new 2017 Church calendar is available to purchase at £10 each. Full details of Church events are on the website: www.apschurch.com. Contact number for all enquiries is the Minister, the Rev Alistair Cowper, Tel: 01786 471998, mobile: 07791-524504 or email: minister@apschurch.com. St Columba’s Church of Scotland Morning Service at 11am on Sunday, November 27, will be led by Rev Alex Millar. For full details of services over the Christmas period, please log on to our website at www. stcolumbasstirling.org. The Coffee Club meets in the church hall every Thursday 10.30am to 11.30am. All welcome. Each Sunday our Junior Church provides age appropriate activities for young members from baby to teenagers. St Columba’s will be hosting “All Ages, Friendship Lunches” in 2016 on the second Monday of every month from noon until 1.30 pm. to which all are welcome. Come along for soup, a sandwich, cake, tea and coffee and a blether and bring a friend (or two). The “Christmas” Friendship Lunch will be held in the church hall on Monday December 12. A transport service is available to and from church on a Sunday morning. If you wish to make use of this service, please call Helen McDonald on 01786 474283. St Columba’s has a wide range of venues for hire within its premises at competitive rates, please contact the church office for further details. The Church Office is open Tue-Fri 9.30am. to 12.30pm. Tel: 01786 449516. Log on to our website at www.stcolumbasstirling. org. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church On Friday, November 25, Holy Communion will be celebrated at 11am and on Sunday, November 27, Holy Communion will be at 8.30am, followed by Sung Eucharist for Advent Sunday at 10.30am. Also on Sunday at 6.30pm there will be an Advent Carol Service. Our Christmas Fair will take place in the Hall on Saturday, November 26, from 10am until noon. Please come along and bring a friend. The hall is available for rent. Please contact shaws1@talktalk.net for more information. Everyone is welcome to all our services and activities. For more details, visit http://www.holytrinitystirling.org/ Walking group A free health walk with trained leaders takes place every Monday from 2-2.45pm. Meet at Stirling bus station by the ticket office. Also meet at Stirling Community Hospital from 11am. Contact Tricia on 07557 439111.
\Cornton
Baptist Church Today (Wednesday) at 6pm CBC Kids Club and at 7.3pm ‘Captivate’ (Student Bible Study); tomorrow (Thursday) at 10.15am coffee morning, and 7.30pm Church meeting; Friday, November 25, 10am Noah’s Ark Parent and Toddlers Group, 7.30pm Youth Cafe; Saturday, November 26, 10am Cultivate (Ladies Ministry with breakfast); Sunday, November 27, 11am Morning Service, First Sunday of Advent, speaker Rev Hamish Wishart, 6.30pm Evening Service, speaker also Rev Wishart. Credit Union Cornton and District Credit Union is open every Monday from 9am-3pm and Fridays 4-6pm in the community centre. Pins ‘n’ Needles Knitting and sewing group meets in the community centre every Monday from 9.30-11.130am.