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\Alva

Alva Toddlers Tuesdays and Fridays 9.30-11.30am in the Cochrane Hall. Look on Facebook for Alva Toddlers. Darby and Joan Group Weekly whist and dominoes take place on Wednesdays at 1.45pm in the Cochrane Foundation Hall. Knitting group Meets at Parklands Centre, 7.30pm on the first and third Mondays of the month. Open doors Alva Baptist Church is open for tea/coffee and prayers on Wednesdays from 10am-noon. Wee County Walkers Meet for free Monday walks at noon from Cochrane Hall car park. New walkers and walk leaders welcome. Alzheimer Scotland Dementia cafe at 22 Viewfield Drive every Saturday 2.30-4pm, £2.50. Contact Kerry MacPhee on 01786 831171 or email kmacphee@ alzscot.org. Carpet bowls Monday and Friday sessions from 1.30-3.30pm at Alva Parklands. Call Pam on 01259 215031. Community noticeboard Outside the CAP/library. Groups, individuals and not-for-profit organisations can advertise activities and display posters. See the notice boards for details. Age Concern Meets tomorrow (Thursday) at 1pm in Alva Parish Church Hall. Alva Pensioners Bingo teas in the Parklands Centre on the first and second Wednesday of each month, 7.30pm.

\Bannockburn

Miners Welfare Social Club Bingo on Mondays and Wednesdays 8pm. Stirling Christadelphian Church Bible hour is on Sundays from 2.15pm with Sunday school at the same time. Community council Meets in Bannockburn Community Centre on the first Thursday of each month at 7pm. Carpet bowls Indoor carpet bowls takes place in Bannockburn Community Centre each Wednesday from 2-4pm. To join call 01786 812507. Buttercup Dementia Cafe Meets in Allan Church Community Hall Mondays at 1.45-3.30pm. It helps people and their carers with socialising/ activities. Open to all. If you know someone it might help bring them along, or come yourself. Councillors’ surgeries Tomorrow (Thursday) at 6pm, Councillor Maureen Bennison will be in Bannockburn Community Centre at 6pm. Councillor Chris Kane will be in Hillpark Community Centre on Tuesday, November 6 at 6.30pm. Ladywell Church Communion service on Sunday at 11.15am will be led by the minister Rev Liz Robertson. Team Four will be on duty. Tomorrow (Thursday) the coffee morning is from 10am-noon. On Tuesday, November 6 the board meets at 7.30pm with the session immediately after. Allan Church Elders’ Sunday service is at 11.15am with Welcome Team 5. Service will be led by elders. All welcome, creche available. Sunday school just after the start of the service. Anyone interested in their children attending Sunday school please speak to Kirsty MacGowan (Sunday school superintendent). Tuesday coffee club 10-11.30am. Team 1 on duty, all welcome. Today (Wednesday) the craft club is from 2-4pm. The club would be delighted if anyone could assist in the knitting of poppies to help with the celebration to commemorate 100 years since the end of WWI. Wool and patterns available please contact Margaret Baxter on 01786 813281 or maggie47@mail. com. The Pot Luck Supper has been re-scheduled for Friday, November 2 in Allan Church Hall at 7pm. Bring along something to eat and drink for two persons and share your food or have something different. There will also be a raffle. There is no charge. On November 10-11 there will be a display of memorabilia and a flower festival to commemorate the centenary of the end of WWI. If you have anything the church could display or would like to donate towards the flowers then please contact Margaret on 01786 813281 or maggie47@mail. com. The flower festival will be on Saturday, November 10 from 10am4pm and Sunday, November 11 from 1.30-4pm. At 7pm on November 11, there is a special service including worship, drama and sing along. Tea/ coffee and home baking served during the flower show both days and after the service. Anyone interested in helping on a Sunday morning with the digital hymnary - please contact Lesley 07968 329764 or Douglas. Murrayfield UF Church Tea-in-thePark Walking group meets on Friday, November 2 at Torwood Garden Centre at 2.30pm. If you need transport, contact Ann Lomax. Sunday’s service will be led by Rev Gary Barclay at 10.30am. The welcome team is Ruth Newlands and Jessie Kemp; the offering team is Aileen Forsyth and Mary Spence. Connect Groups meet this week at their usual times, and then all together on Monday, November 5 at 7pm to share and review their experiences. A Congregational Christmas lunch is planned for Monday, December 3. The menu is on the notice board - names for the lunch to Ann Lomax.

\Braehead

Lunch club Meets on Wednesdays in the Crawford Hall, 1-3pm. Community garden Memberships at www.braehead.org/garden or drop in any Tuesday or Saturday 10.30amnoon. Bingo Wednesdays and Sundays at 7.30pm in Braehead Project Centre, Crawford Hall. There is also bingo on Tuesdays in the East Argyll Centre, eyes down 7.30pm. Stirling North Parish Church Coffee Pot cafe is open today at 10am. Sunday schedule: 10.30am morning service (creche and zones available for all children); 3pm Sunday@3 service - a traditional service followed by tea/coffee and home baking.

\Bridge of Allan

Parish Church Sunday worship, 11am, conducted by Rev Dan Harper. Sunday school meets as usual, plus creche. Coffee fellowship in the Chalmers Hall after. The Thursday Night Group meets tomorrow at 7.30pm in the Session Room when Elaine Hopley will be guest speaker. Kenny McCaig from the Citizens Advice Bureau is the guest speaker at the Guild meeting on Tuesday, November 6 at 7.30pm in the Honeyman Hall. The Book Group has chosen Conclave by Robert Harris as its next book, meeting on Monday, December 3 at 7.30pm. Further details on 01786 834155. Poppy display The church will be open from Friday, November 2 Tuesday, November 13 2-4pm to see the poppy display. Please note this does not include Sunday afternoons. St Saviour’s Church Family Eucharist (Communion) service at 10am with choir. Young church and creche meet in the church hall, joining with main service later. Coffee/tea/juice served after. On Wednesdays at 11am there is a quiet Eucharist service with coffee/tea after. On Friday, November 9 at 7.30pm in St Saviour’s, to commemorate the end of the Great War, A Village Remembers will look at life in Bridge of Allan in 1914-18. This is a non-religious event as it concerns everybody in the village, and it is hoped all will come along and bring friends and neighbours. No tickets required but donations will go to charities. Lecropt Kirk Sunday worship including Sunday school and creche begins at 11.30am. Welcome team: Ian Tasker, Ian McLure and Alan Hadden. Joint child-friendly family service in St Blane’s, 5pm. Both services conducted by Rev Gary Caldwell. Thursdays at Lecropt starts tomorrow (November 1) at 2pm in the hall. Opening event will be Cafe Church including tea/biscuits. Quiz on Friday, November 2 at 7pm in the hall includes a hot supper. Friendship Circle on Monday, November 5 at 2pm with guest speaker Deaconess Claire Herbert. Walking groups With trained leaders on Wednesdays 2-2.45pm. Contact Frances on 01786 821790 for the meeting point. Stirling University Partnership walk group is on Saturdays 10.30am-noon, meeting at the Macrobert. Call Ian on 07768 984176. Health walk Meet on Thursdays at rear entrance to Bield Housing at Strathallan Court from 10.3011.15am. Parking available at Haws Park. Contact Sandra Nicol on 01786 832815. Crochet and knitting A group meets in the library on the last Thursday of each month 2.30-4.30pm. Donations of leftover wool welcome. Allanbridge Social Club Two function rooms are available to hire. Enquiries on 01786 832198 or 07840 518896 or Facebook. Membership fees must be paid by Saturday, November 3. Rock’n’Reel Fitness classes for the over-60s with routines set to Scottish/ contemporary music every Tuesday in Bridge of Allan Parish Church 2-3pm. Suitable for wheelchair users. Cost £4, including coffee. Call Tricia Chillas on 07740 676639. Young at Heart Low-impact dance fitness classes for ages 50-plus are on Mondays in Bridge of Allan Parish Church Hall from 2-2.45pm and Friday 11-11.45am. A less energetic class is available on Thursdays 11.15amnoon. Call Janice on 07565 182259. Coffee morning Bridge of Allan Bowling Club coffee morning is in the Fountain Road clubhouse on Saturday, November 3 from 10am-noon. Admission £2.

\Cambusbarron

Bruce Memorial Church Sunday service, 11am, conducted by minister Rev Graham Nash. The theme will be Hebrews 8 followed by Informal Communion at the end of the service. Last opportunity to bring shoeboxes for Blythwood Christmas Appeal. Knit and Natter Group is tomorrow (Thursday) from 10am-noon in the church hall. CambusBairns is on Fridays from 9.15-10.45am in the church hall and Rock Solid Youth Club for P4-7s is on Fridays from 6.30-8pm, also in the church hall. Trust of the Popular Institute Regarding the proposal of a commemorative seat for Cambusbarron Social Club on The Brae, due to several objections, the trust now proposes to relocate the seat to the site of the old bus stop at the top of Mill road. Anyone with any objections please contact S Morgan at 01786 451719 or D Paterson 01786 631308.

\Causewayhead

Baby and toddler group Every Thursday at Stirling County Rugby Club from 10-11.30am. £2 for the first child and 50p for additional children. Cost includes snack for children and tea/coffee. Cornerstone Community Church Service on Sundays at 10.30am in Wallace High School. Groups for children of all ages. Logie Kirk Sunday service in the kirk will begin at 11am. A further service, celebrating Holy Communion, will be held in Hanover Court at 3pm. All welcome to both services, creche available during the morning service. There are several services held throughout the year in Hanover Court, Logie Road. These are advertised in the Stirling Observer, are open to all and are particularly convenient for those living in Causewayhead. Club 1-2-6 for young people meets monthly on Sundays at 7pm in the hall. For more information contact Jim Miller on 01786 833356. Guild meets fortnightly on Tuesdays at 7.30pm in the hall. For more information contact Hazel Turnbull on 01786 463479. Afternoon club for all ages meets in the hall on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 1.30-3pm. A variety of speakers can be heard with the overall theme ‘Be Inspired’ featuring games, activities and afternoon tea will also feature. More info from Maggie Roderick on 07984 604205. Coffee morning every Tuesday in the hall from 10am-noon. A stall selling Fairtrade goods is set up after morning service on the second Sunday of the month. More info from Maggie Roderick. See www.logiekirk.co.uk or facebook.com/LogieKirkStirling. Rev Ruth Halley can be contacted on 01786 463030 or 07530 307413 or Rhalley@churchofscotland.org.uk. Dementia Friendly Club This new club meets in Logie Kirk hall on Tuesdays, 2pm. Admission is free and the club is open to anyone with this condition living in the area. Contact Lorna Gammack on 01786 463618 for more info. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Ross Oxburgh will be in Wallace High School on Monday, November 5 at 7pm. 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 walking@activestirling.org.uk. Councillor’s surgery On Monday, November 5, Councillor Christine Simpson will be in the Central Library Basement at 6.45pm. Viewfield Erskine Church Joint service with the Church of the Holy Rude at the Holy Rude on Sunday at 11am with Rev AF Miller, welcome back after illness. Please note the service on November 11 (Armistice Sunday) will also be at the Holy Rude and will start at 10.45am. The next Viewfield Guild meeting will be on Monday, November 5 in the Lower Hall at 7.30pm, the speaker being Hanneke Saunders. The Guild is holding its annual Cheese and Wine Night on Monday, November 19 in the Upper Hall at 7.30pm, tickets, £10, from any committee member. St Columba’s Church Sunday service at 11am will be led by Rev Alex Millar. Sunday, November 11 is Remembrance Sunday and the service will start at 10.45am. The formal act of remembrance is at 11am. At 7pm St Columba’s will be taking part in “The Battle’s Over” with the sounding of the ‘Last Post’ followed by the sounding of the church bell at 7.05pm for 10 minutes. This is part of the nation’s tribute to the fallen of the First World War. Mr Ross McGowan will give an organ recital on Sunday, November 18 at 3pm in aid of church funds. Requests for favourite pieces are invited from members of the congregation by Sunday, November 4. Rev Alex Millar will preach his last sermon before retiring on Sunday, November 25. Morning service will be followed by a soup and sandwich lunch to which all are invited. The regular weekly coffee club meets on Thursdays from 10.30-11.30am. Every Sunday, there are age related activities for children of all ages from babies, through toddlers to teenagers. The Friendship Lunch on Monday, November 12 from noon-1.30pm has been designated “Souper Monday” in support of the Church of Scotland’s HIV initiative. All welcome. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church On Friday, November 2, Holy Communion will take place at 11am. Also that day, Sung Eucharist with Act of Remembrance will take place at 7.30pm for All Souls. On Sunday, November 4, Holy Communion will be at 8.30am followed by Sung Eucharist at 10.30am. The church hall is available for hire. Please contact shaws1@ talktalk.net for more information. Church of the Holy Rude It has been decided that joint services will continue until the end of December. Services on November 4 and 11 will be in Holy Rude and services and will be conducted by Rev Alan Miller. Services on November 21 and 28 will be in Viewfield. The service on November 11 will begin at 10.45am and the congregation is asked to be seated by 10.30am. Other services will begin at 11am. On Sunday a baptism will be celebrated and at the close of the service there will be a short communion in the St Andrew’s Chapel to which all are welcome. Stirling Kirks Together The monthly friendship lunch will be held on Monday, November 12 in St Columba’s Church Hall from noon1.30pm. The Church of Scotland HIV programme supports 18 different programmes in 14 different countries. In many churches, the nearest Sunday to December 1 is designated a HIV Souper Sunday but Stirling Kirks Together, through their Friendship Lunch on November 12, will raise funds for HIV then. All welcome, suggested donation £2.50. Allan Park South Church Service on Sunday is at 10.30am and will be led by Rev Mike Dawson. Tea and coffee downstairs after the service. On Sunday at 7.30pm Earl Thomas and Greig Taylor Gospel A Cappela concert (tickets £10 plus booking fee through Eventbrite or on the door). Bairns Rock on Tuesdays from 9.30-11.30am is a pre-school group for children and their carers. All welcome. Wellbeing Choir is on Tuesdays from 7.30-9pm and Lunch Club on Thursdays from noon-2pm. Boys’ Brigade on Fridays: Anchor Boys (P1-P3) 6.15-7.30pm; Junior Section (P4-P6) 6.30pm-8pm; Company Section (P7-S6) 8-9.30pm. See www.apschurch.com Contact for all enquiries is Sally Forshaw, tel: 01786 818414 or email: sally.apschurch@gmail.com.