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on Tuesday, November 13 at 6.45pm. Cancer whist A meeting of the Dr Railton Scott Memorial Committee takes place in the Reading Room on Monday, November 12 at 8pm to arrange the 2019 event. All interested in helping next February are welcome to attend. Sara Prince, the Drum, is the 2019 chairman. Christmas cards can be obtained from Margaret Diamond on 01786 870429 and diaries are available from McNicoll’s Store. Obituary The community was saddened to hear of the passing of Stewart Marshall on Thursday, October 24 after a short illness. Stewart, with his late wife Liz and two young sons, came to Kippen early in the 1980s to take over the then-busy grocer’s shop at The Cross. When available, he helped with Kippen BB and particularly with the Street Fayre. He eventually retired to Oakwood, where he enjoyed spending time with his grandson Mackenzie. Sympathy is extended to sons Scott and Ross, daughter-in-law Tina and to Mackenzie. The funeral will be held at Falkirk Crematorium on Monday, November 5 at 1pm to which all are welcome. Bonfire The Cubs and Scouts will again be organisng the evnet on Tuesday, November 6 at 6pm in the Kippen Sports Guild Members and friends are invited to Norrieston Guild, Thornhill on Wednesday, November 7 at 2 pm when Dr Catriona Woodley will speak on the work of The Vine Trust in the villages of the Amazon. Over 60s Christmas Dinner A great village tradition reaches its 60th anniversary this year and it is hoped to put on an extra special afternoon of food and entertainment to celebrate. The dinner is a much-appreciated event made possible by local businesses, generous donations from village organisations and a small army volunteers on the day. Further information from Mary on 01786 870202 or Tracy 01786 870385. Church Rev Ellen Larson Davidson will conduct the service at 11.15am on Sunday. There will be a Traidcraft Stall after the service. Parish Church Sunday’s service will be at 10am and led by the Rev Dr Valerie Allen. All welcome. Remembrance Day Service on November 11 will start at 9.45am. Festive flowers Amanda Clayden, Green Pea Studio, will be giving a Christmas Floral Demonstration, with wine and savouries, in the Port Hall on Thursday, November 22 at 7pm for 7.15pm. Further details to follow. All welcome.
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Mini Makers Tuesdays in the kirkrooms, 9.30-10.30am. Art/creative fun for 18 months-five years.
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Playgroup Over-twos on Tuesdays 9.45Room 11.45am, Fridays 9.30am - noon, term time in the community hall. Tea ‘n’ chat The last Wednesday of the month coffee morning 10am–12.30pm in the community hall. Anyone interested in having a stall can call Belinda 01786 850692 or boghallfarm@btinternet.com. Young at Heart Low-impact dance fitness classes for over-50s in the community hall on Mondays from 12.15-1pm, More details from Janice on 07565 182259. Norrieston Church A major feature of last Sunday’s service was the dedication of a great mound of beautifully decorated shoe boxes to be delivered to Blythswood Care to bring some Christmas cheer to families in Eastern Europe. In the 25th year of this Christmas Appeal the aim was to fill 25 boxes and this was more than achieved. A good number of knitted poppies have also been gathered in but that is no reason to stop knitting. Plans are being formed for displaying them and more can always be added. Thank you to all who have contributed. On Sunday, Rev Ellen Larson Davidson will lead morning worship at the usual time of 10am. Orders for Traidcraft Christmas cards and gifts can be left in the vestibule in the church. Guild The next meeting will be on Wednesday, November 7 at 2pm in the church hall when Dr Catriona Woodley will share her experiences of her time working as a doctor with the Vine Trust amongst villages along the Amazon. All interested parties welcome.