\Callander

\Aberfoyle

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 15-45 minutes. Next walk is Monday, January 22. Meet Woollen Mill car park 10.20am for Ballaich Loop walk (dementia friendly). Contact Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or email cathy.scott@ lochlomond-trossachs.org. Strength and balance For older adults, Mondays in the Forth Inn 12.15pm-1pm, followed by 10-minute walk. Yoga and mindfulness Classes in Memorial Hall, Mondays 7.30-9pm. Scottish country dancing Classes every Wednesday till the end of March 7.30-9.30pm. Concert The latest in the series of concerts at St Mary’s Episcopal Church is on Sunday, January 21 at 3pm when there is an organ recital by David Hamilton, university organist at Strathclyde University. He teaches at the Music School of Douglas Academy and at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and has performed throughout Europe and in North America, Russia and China, and is a guest professor at Shanghai Conservatory. The recital will explore the organ repertoire from the 17th to 21st centuries, with music from Bach, Widor and an improvisation and David will be playing on the church’s restored Binns Willis organ. To reserve a place, email concerts0310@ yahoo.co.uk or on line from www. stmarychurchaberfoyle.org.uk. Entry by donation (£10 is suggested). St Mary’s Scottish Episcopal Church On Sunday at 8am, Holy Communion (Anglican Book of Common Prayer) at St Anthony’s RC Church, Balfron and 11.15am Holy Communion at St Mary’s. At 3pm there is an organ recital by David Hamilton. All welcome. Contact Rector Richard Grosse 01877 382887. Parish church The service on Sunday will be at the usual time of 11.15am with worship being conducted by Rev Dr Valerie Allen.

\Balfron

Parish church Service on Sunday at 11.15am will be led by Mrs Margaret Baxter. Tea/coffee served afterwards in the church rooms. Prayer meeting on Tuesday, January 23 at 7pm in the church rooms, Wednesday Club is at 2.30pm on January 24 in the McLintock Hall and lunch club meets on Thursdays from noon.

\Blanefield

Walking group Thursdays, 2-2.45pm, alternate weeks between Blanefield and Killearn. Call 07867 672513.

\Buchlyvie

Yoga Classes in the village hall on Wednesdays, 9.30-10.30am. Otago Adult strength and balance class, Tuesdays 11.30am-noon in the village hall, cost £2. Bridge Group meets on Tuesdays January 16 at 2pm in the session room of Buchlyvie Church and continues every Tuesday until further notice. There will be a small charge to cover the cost of the accommodation and tea/coffee provided at the end of each meeting. Returning members and any newcomers welcome. Further information can be obtained by ringing 01360 850487. Church Sunday worship at 11.15am will be led by Rev Scott Brown. There is Sunday Club for primary school age children, all welcome. SWI news At the January meeting on fish cookery, Ewan Ayton, the chef at The Oak Tree, Balmaha demonstrated a pan-roasted salmon dish. He explained the reason for many of the procedures he uses and seasoned his demonstration with interesting stories of incidents during his career, before presenting the delicious results for members to taste. Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 15-45 minutes. Next walk is Tuesday, January 23. Meet Ancaster Square at 10.20am for golf club walk (dementia friendly). Contact Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or email cathy.scott@lochlomondtrossachs.org. Strength and balance For older adults, Tuesdays in the fire station, 2-3pm. Bridge Club Waverley Hotel, 6.50pm Wednesdays. St Andrew’s Scottish Episcopal Church Communion on Sunday and Wednesday at 10am. Contact Rector Richard Grosse 01877 382887. Callander Kirk Sunday early worship at 10am in the kirk hall is led by the Murphy family (Luke 3: 1-20). Morning service at 11.15am in Callander Kirk conducted by Rev Alex McPherson followed by informal Communion. Time for Silence is at 8pm in Callander Kirk. New minister The Induction of Callander Kirk’s new minister, the Rev Jeff McCormick, takes place on Thursday, January 25 at 7pm in the kirk. The service will be followed by a short welcome social. Messy Church A chance for families to have fun, relax, explore faith and enjoy a meal together tomorrow (Saturday) from 10.30am to 12.30pm at Callander Kirk Hall. All welcome. Lodge Ben Ledi 614 Next meeting will be held at the Masonic Temple, Craigard Road at 7.45pm on Tuesday, January 23 when a ceremony of initiation to the Master Mason’s Degree will be enacted.

\Croftamie

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 45 minutes-one hour. Meet outside the Winnock Hotel, Drymen every Thursday at 10.20am.

\Doune, Deanston

Bridge club Wednesdays, 7.15pm in the Red Lion Hotel. Keep fit Mondays, 7-8pm in the Rural Hall. Aerobics and legs/bums/ tums, suitable for beginners to advanced. Cost £5.

\Drymen

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Meet outside the Winnock Hotel on Thursdays at 10.20am. Email fran.crumley@lochlomondtrossachs.org. Bridge Results from January 11: NS 1 David Amon and Maureen McKeand; 2 Isobel Brown and Jean Cole; 3 Rosie Walls and Joan Duff. EW 1 Betty Laing and Joy Kirkland; 2 Barbara Ross and Margaret English; 3 Gill Cameron and Sheila Jackson. WI news On January 11 members and guests enjoyed afternoon tea at the Winnock Hotel to celebrate the 90th birthday of Drymen institute. Members were joined by guests from Stirling headquarters and neighbouring institutes. Mrs Elspeth O’Brien gave an account of the inaugural meeting of the institute taken from the minutes of that meeting held in 1927 and a large selection of “rural” memorabilia was on display. Honorary memberships were awarded to Mrs Helen Brown and Mrs Margaret Johnstone who have both been members since their teens. Long service certificates were awarded to Mrs Margaret Gibb and Mrs Noreen Elder. The birthday cake made and decorated by Mrs Joy Kirkland was cut by Mrs O’Brien and Mrs Brown. Everyone enjoyed a lovely afternoon tea courtesy of the Winnock and were entertained by Fine Fettle with a selection of songs stories and jokes. The vote of thanks acknowledging the contributions to the event from the committee, members and the hotel was given by Mrs Mary Callan. Local history society Douglas Annan will give an illustrated talk on Old Glasgow through the lens at the next meeting on Thursday, January 25 in the village hall at 7.45pm. New members welcome, annual subscription £7. Admission for a single meeting is £2. Church Sunday worship is at 11.30am, tea and coffee is available before and after the service. The evening prayer meeting is on Sunday at 7pm. All welcome. The drop in coffee morning is every Friday in the Winnock Hotel at 10.30am. Coffee, a goodie and a chat for the amazing price of £1.

\Fintry

Kirk The service on Sunday will be conducted by Mrs Margaret Baxter at the usual time of 9.30am. Creche is available for children. Tea/coffee after the service. All welcome. There will be a kirk session meeting on Wednesday, January 24 at 7pm.

\Gargunnock

Church The service on Sunday at 10.30am will be conducted by Rev. Andy Campbell.

\Gartmore

Circle dance group Second Thursday of every month in Gartmore Village Hall, 2-4pm. Primary school Enrolment is today (Friday) from 10am-noon. Online enrolment forms are at https:// my.stirling.gov.uk/services/education-andlearning/enrolment and parents should attend with their child’s birth certificate, child benefit book/award letter, tax credit award letter, a recent council tax bill and two utility bills. Contact Gartmore Primary School on 01877 382343. Church Sunday service is at 10am with Rev Scott Brown. All welcome.

\Killearn

Walking group Thursdays 2-2.45pm, alternate weeks between Blanefield and Killearn. Call 07867 672513. Otago Active adults strength and balance class, Tuesdays 9.30-10am and 10.10-10.40am in the church hall, £2. Call 01786 448308. Golden Years Club Family bingo evening, all welcome to join for family fun and games and a chance to win some prizes on Tuesday, January 30 in Killearn Kirk Hall from 6.30-9.30pm. Adults £4m children £2. Tea and home baking plus raffle. For tickets please contact Peter Rea on 01360 550432, Bob Ballantyne 550310 or Anne O’Neill 550605. Bridge club Results from Tuesday, January 9 (Simultaneous Pairs) –1 Arthur Whittaker and Christine Howe; 2 David Amon and Willie Robertson. The winner of the Individual Trophy, competed for on Sunday, January 14 is Christine Howe with runner-up Donald Kennedy. Killearn Kirk Service on Sunday will be conducted by Dr Andrew Weir. Creche facilities will be available if required and Kirk Kids continue to learn about the seed parables of Jesus.

\Killin

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 15-60 minutes. Next walk is Wednesday, January 24. Meet 10.20am at McLaren Hall car park for golf club walk (car share, dementia friendly). After referesments, walkers are invited to join Walk Leaders to plan ahead for the coming year. Come along with ideas and comments about the group. Contact Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or cathy. scott@lochlomond-trossachs.org. Strength and balance Exercise class for older adults on Wednesdays in the