\Blairdrummond

\Aberfoyle

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 15-60 minutes. Next walk Monday, September 24, Woollen Mill Car Park, The Lodge, Forest Visitor Centre. Contact Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or email cathy.scott@ lochlomond-trossachs.org. Strength and balance For older adults, Mondays in the Forth Inn 12.15-1pm, followed by 10-min walk. Yoga and mindfulness Classes in Memorial Hall, Mondays 7.30-9pm. Scottish Country Dancing Classes resume on Wednesday, October 3 in the Memorial Hall from 7.30-9.30pm. For more details telephone Allan at 01877 385236 . Fun and gentle exercise. All welcome. 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 on Sunday, Alastair Savage and friends are in concert at St Mary’s with the Fiddle Music of Scotland. Parish Church The service on Sunday will be at the usual time of 11.15am with worship being conducted by the Rev Dr Valerie Allen. We are again holding a fundraising stall in the annexe of the Forth Inn on Monday, September 24, at 10.30am, when we will be selling baking and produce. The service on Sunday September 30 will be our service for Harvest. Donations of tins for Startup Stirling will be appreciated. Bowling Club On September 9 the club held the Mixed Triples. After a wet night it was mostly dry for playing. Overall winners were Buchanan Arms – John McKenzie (Skip), Dorcas McKenzie and Mary Gordon. Runners-up were Braco – Nick Lewis (Skip) Cathie Lewis and Barbara Scott. Thanks go to all who came along and helped to make it an enjoyable day. Points winners were Helen, Bill, Billy and Stewart Gibson. The closing day is Sunday September 30.

\Balfron

Adult fitness Dance-based exercises and routines on Tuesdays from 7-8pm in the McLintock Hall. Take a mat, cost £5.50. Contact Yasmin on 07979 856837 or email yasmin@ throthegrapevine.co.uk. Community Cafe Open Tuesdays, 2pm in Balfron Bowling Club. Bingo Every Friday in the McLintock Hall during the bowling season. Eyes down 8pm, cash prizes. SWI news The season got off to a lively start on Monday night with a superb demonstration of upholstery renovation by Gillian Munro. Gillian educated, entertained and enthused members all with her knowledge, skill and insider tales-of-the-trade. She set members up very well for the year ahead. The ladies also discussed some of the changes to the constitution which were put forward at last Saturday’s annual conference in Perth. Balfron will be represented at the Federation Draft Constitution Meeting, seeking clarity on a couple of “sticking points”. Balfron Flower Festival and Songs of Praise last weekend was a great success and we wish to thank all those who helped to make it so, especially the community groups for the wonderful flower displays, so much thought and effort had gone into it. Thank you too for all the baking for the cream teas thoroughly enjoyed by all. The Songs of Praise was a fitting end to a weekend of Thanksgiving for the restoration work completed on the church. Parish Church The service on Sunday will be led by Rev Sigrid Marten at 11.15am. Coffee/tea will be available after the service. Prayer group meets in the church rooms on Tuesday, September 25, at 7pm. Lunch Club meets from noon on Thursdays. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Evelyn Tweed will be in Thornhill Primary School on Tuesday, September 25 at 7pm.

\Blanefield

Walking group Thursdays, 2-2.45pm, alternate weeks between Blanefield and Killearn. Call 07867 672513. Dancing Dancercise Classes for over 50s in Edmonstone Hall, Blanefield on Wednesdays at 10am. Cost £5.50. Contact Yasmin on 07979 856837 or email yasmin@throthegrapevine. co.uk.

\Buchlyvie

Yoga Classes in the village hall on Wednesdays, 9.30-10.30am. Dancercise Dancercise classes for over 50s in Buchlyvie Village Hall on Tuesdays at 10am. Cost £5.50. Contact Yasmin on 07979 856837 or email yasmin@throthegrapevine.co.uk. Bible talks Held on Sundays at 6pm in the village hall. Church Service on Sunday at 11.15am will be led by the Worship Group. Please note Harvest Thanksgiving is on Sunday, September 23 at 11.15am. Donations of food items will be gratefully received. Rev Scott Brown will lead worship. Otago Class in the church hall every Tuesday from 11.30am-noon. Contact Christina Feaks, Community Physical Activity Inclusion Officer on 01786 273555. Harvest Thanksgiving Service in Buchlyvie Church Sunday, September 23 at 11.15am. Gifts of fresh food, flowers and any other produce would be very welcome and these will be distributed locally and to the Gate. There will be a retiring collection for Farm Africa. Reverend Scott Brown will lead worship. Golf Society Buchlyvie Golf Society’s final competition is on Saturday October 6 when members will play in a team format for the Andy McAlister Trophy at Aberfoyle Golf Club. This is the society’s charity day when all monies raised are donated to Cancer Research. Any member wishing to attend should add their name to the sheet in the Buchlyvie Inn or by contacting Evan McLean (tel 850351). Raffle tickets can be purchased from the Buchlyvie Inn and any donations of raffle or auction prizes would be greatly accepted.

\Callander

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 20 minutes to one hour. Next walk is Tuesday, September 25, Ancaster Square, Moss Wood (car share). Summer walks every Wednesday, meeting at 7pm in Ancaster Square. Various routes: 20-45 minutes (dementia-friendly). Contact Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or email cathy.scott@lochlomondtrossachs.org. Strength and balance For older adults, Tuesdays, meet at fire station, 2-3pm. Car boot sale Summer car boot sale is at St Joseph’s Church tomorrow (Saturday) from 9am-4pm. To book a spot call 01877 330359. St Andrew’s Scottish Episcopal Church Communion on Sunday and Wednesday at 10am. Callander Kirk On Sunday, September 23, there is a Harvest Thanksgiving all age service at 11.15am and Time for Silence at 8pm. Teapot Cafe is open for ‘business’ in the Kirk Hall library on Wednesdays, 10.30am to noon. We look forward to seeing you then and any offers of help will be much appreciated. The Thursday Club is a senior citizens club who meet in Callander Kirk Hall Library every second Thursday. Our next meeting is September 27 from 2-4pm. We have table games, tea and usually an entertainment of sort. New members most welcome. Messy Church, a chance for families to have fun, relax, explore faith and enjoy a meal together, will be held in the kirk hall tomorrow (Saturday) from 10.30am to 12.30pm. All welcome.

\Croftamie

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Meet outside the Winnock Hotel, Drymen, on Thursdays at 10.20am. Email fran.crumley@ lochlomond-trossachs.org for details. SWI news The recent meeting included a talk on millinery by Annie Bell. Competitions were; a jar on jam – 1 Chris Bilsland, 2 Anne Ewing; favourite hat – 1 Anne Ewing, 2 Davina, 3 Gillian Munro.

\Doune, Deanston

Keep fit Mondays, 7-8pm in the Rural Hall. Aerobics and legs/bums/ tums, suitable for beginners to advanced. Cost £5. Bridge club Wednesdays, 7.15pm in the Red Lion Hotel. Young at Heart Low-impact dance fitness classes for 50-year-olds and over on Tuesdays in the Rural Hall from 9.30-10.15am and Thursdays from 10-10.45am. Contact Janice on 07565 182259.

\Drymen

Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Meet outside the Winnock Hotel, Thursdays at 10.20am. Email fran.crumley@lochlomondtrossachs.org for more details. Bridge Results from Thursday, September 6: NS 1 David Amon and Maureen McKeand; 2 Irene Hardie and Jean Aitken; 3 John McGregor and Margaret Neufield. EW 1 Laurence and Jane Crawford; 2 Betty Laing and Joy Kirkland; 3 Barbara Ross and Margaret English. Results for September 13: NS 1 Jean Aitken and Irene Hardie; 2 Barbara Ross and Margaret English. EW 1 John McGregor and Margaret Neufield; 2 Gill Cameron and Trish Duncan. Drop-in A drop–in session for people affected by hearing loss will be held in the library. The event, Action on Hearing Loss, includes an information event and a free hearing screening. The scheme will be in the area on Tuesday, September 18, at Drymen from 10am-1pm. Drymen Church Our Sunday service is at 11.30am, tea and coffee available before and after the service. The Sunday evening prayer meeting is at 7pm. The Route 66 bible study groups are starting again this month. Please consider joining a group, although the aim is to increase our knowledge and understanding of the Bible there is also time for coffee, chat and fellowship. Senior Citizens It was great to see a good turnout on Tuesday for Drymen & District Senior Citizens’ Association’s first meeting of the new season. Mary Ronald, our president, welcomed existing members, new members and visitors before handing over to “Fine Fettle” who entertained for an hour with songs, music and stories. Archie Ronald gave a lovely vote of thanks to the group and then tea was served and the raffle drawn. On Saturday October 6 the club is holding its annual Rainbow Whist in Drymen Village Hall at 7.30pm. A warm welcome awaits all whist players, whether from Drymen or further afield. Entry and tea is £3 payable at the door.

\Fintry

Kirk The service on Sunday will be at the usual time of 9.30am and will be conducted by Rev Sigrid Marten. A creche is available for children. Tea/ coffee after the service. All welcome.

\Gargunnock

Young at Heart Low-impact dance fitness classes for 50-year-olds and over on Tuesdays in the community centre from 10.45-11.30am. Contact Janice on 07565 182259. Church The service on Sunday at 10.30am will be conducted by Rev Paul Sewell.