\Port of Menteith
Killin Hotel 1.30-2.30pm, followed by 10-minute walk.
\Kinlochard
Yoga and mindfulness Class in the village hall Tuesdays 7.15-8.45pm.
\Kippen
Toddlers Meet in the village hall on Thursdays, 10.30am to noon. Church Sunday service 11.15am will be led by Rev Ellen Larson Davidson. All welcome. Kirk session will meet in church house on Monday, January 22 at 7.30pm. Otago Exercise class at 9.45-10.15am on Wednesdays in Kippen Church House. Cappuccino Chatter All welcome on Wednesdays from 10.30-11.30am in Kippen Church House. Cancer whist All are welcome to the 52nd annual whist drive in aid of Cancer Research (Dr Railton Scott Memorial Appeal) which will be held in the village hall on Friday, February 2 at 7pm. Hostesses or anyone wishing to play, please contact Stuart Thomson on 01786 870529 or email stuartthomson@aol.com. Mrs Kathleeen Coubrough is this year’s chairman. Take the chance to learn or brush up on tour whist by attending practice in the Reading Room on Tuesday, January 23 and 30 at 7.30pm. Prizes for the whist or raffle will be gratefully received by collectors or may be left in McNicoll’s Stores. Flower show The annual general meeting will take place in the Reading Room on Wednesday, Janaury 31 at 7.30pm. Summer Ice If anyone is interested in playing Summer Ice come along to the Reading Room on Monday, January 22 at 8pm. Tuition will be given. A charge of £1 per evening. Interested but can’t make it, email Ian Leith at ian.leith1@btinternet.com. Whist Drive The winners of the monthly Wee Whist in the Reading Room last week were: Ladies 1 Muriel Campbell, 2 Fiona Finnigan, consolation Carole Wells; Gents 1 Betty McAllister, 2 Fiona Clark, consolation Dianne Louttit. Obituary Last Friday the village heard with regret of the sudden passing on Thursday of Captain Jim McAlpine MN, Acredyke, Cauldhame. Since his retiral from seagoing, Jim has not enjoyed the best of health but was able and well with his family over the festive season. Sincere sympathy is extended to his wife June, daughter Fiona, son Graham and their family. Parish Church Sunday worship will be at 10am and led by Rev Dr Valerie Allen. All welcome.
\Strathblane
Mini Makers Tuesdays in the kirkrooms, 9.30-10.30am. Art and creative fun for 18 months-five years. Kirk On Monday, January 22 there is a talk entitled Africa Bound with Ruth Box at 7.30pm in the kirkrooms. Heritage society On Wednesday, January 24 at 7.30pm in the Village Club, David Lawson speaks on “Our Feathered Friends”. All welcome.
\Thornhill
Playgroup Over-twos on Tuesdays 9.45-11.45am, Fridays 9.30am-noon, term time in the community hall. Primary school P1 enrolment is today (Friday) from 12.30-3.30pm. Online forms are at https://my.stirling. gov.uk/services/education-andlearning/enrolment and 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. Norrieston Church Rev Ellen Larson Davidson will lead worship at 10am. Following the service there will be an opportunity to purchase goods from the Traidcraft stall and enjoy a tea or coffee in the church hall. There will be a meeting of the board and session on Monday, January 29 at 7.30pm in the church hall.