\Buchlyvie

\Aberfoyle

Councillor’s surgery Councillor Jeremy McDonald will be in the Memorial Hall tomorrow (Thursday) at 7pm.

\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, Wednesdays, 1.45pm, 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 Free Monday walks at noon from Cochrane Hall car park. New walkers and walk leaders welcome. Carpet bowls Monday and Friday 1.30-3.30pm at Alva Parklands. Call Pam on 01259 215031. 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. Community council Next monthly meeting is on Monday, December 10 at 7.30pm in Alva Baptist Church. All welcome. If you have any item you wish to have discussed you can email info@alvacommunitycouncil.org.uk or contact ACC at Alva Community Access Point, Alva Primary School. Visit website www.alvacommunitycouncil.org.uk; Alva Community Council on Facebook and Twitter @ AlvaCommCouncil for more details.

\Arnprior

Councillor’s surgery Councillor Graham Lambie will be in Arnprior Nursery tonight (Wednesday) at 7pm.

\Balfron

Councillor’s surgery Councillor Graham Lambie will be in Balfron High School tomorrow (Thursday) at 7pm.

\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 in Bannockburn Community Centre Wednesdays from 2-4pm. To join call 01786 812507. Buttercup Dementia Cafe The cafe meets in Allan Church Community Hall on Mondays at 1.45-3.30pm. It is a dementia friendly well-being community cafe, helping people and their carers with socialising and activities. This is open to all members of the community with or without ailments. There is dominoes, cards and musical bingo. If you feel you know someone you think this might help in any way just bring them along, or come yourself. Bowling club Open Friday from bingo and joker draw. Saturday open from 1-8pm, dominoes. Christmas dance is on Saturday, December 15 including bingo, buffet and raffle. Tickets £5 are on sale at the club. Visitors welcome. Ladywell Church Second Advent Sunday service at 11.15am will be led by the minister Rev Liz Robertson. Sunday school is held during the service. Team One will be on duty. Coffee mornings off till February. On Monday the ladies group meets at the Hollybank at 7pm for 7.30pm for Christmas Dinner. Allan Church Service on Sunday at 11.15am will be led by Rev Ken Russell with Welcome Team 5 on duty. All welcome. Sunday school takes place in the Allan Church Hall shortly after the church service has started. Anyone interested in their children attending Sunday school please speak to Kirsty MacGowan (Sunday school superintendent). Creche also available. Tuesday Coffee Club is from 10-11.30am in Allan Church Hall with Team 3 on duty, all welcome. Sunday, December 16 is Gift Service in aid of Start Up Stirling foodbank. All food stuffs greatly welcome or you can gift money especially as they are exceptionally busy at this time of year. Thanks to everyone who worked hard to make the Christmas Festival event last Saturday a great success. Thanks also to all who came along to support it. Murrayfield UF Church Tomorrow (Thursday) sees the first Advent Reflection afternoon at the lounge in Greenacre Court at 2pm with readings, reflections, prayers and teas and coffees. All welcome. The last quiz night of the year is in the church hall tomorrow (Thursday). Admission is £3 including tea and biscuits. All proceeds go to TEAR Fund. 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.

\Blairlogie

SWI news The next meeting will be the Christmas supper on Wednesday, December 12 in the Scout Hall, Menstrie at 7pm. Please come early and wear a piece of Christmas jewellery for an evening of fun and Christmas surprises.

\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 today (Wednesday) at 10am. On Sunday, service is at 10.30am (creche and zones available for all children). Messy Church 4-6pm, fun and activities for all the family. Line dancing The Western Sunset Line Dancing Group meets in the Crawford Hall on Mondays from 7.309.30pm. All welcome. Bingo A Christmas prize bingo is being held in the East Argyll Centre, Colquhoun Street on Friday December 7. Eyes down at 7.30pm.

\Bridge of Allan

Parish Church On Sunday, the Sacrament of Holy Communion will be celebrated at 11am and 6.30pm. Sunday school meets as usual and there will be a creche. Coffee fellowship takes place in the Chalmers Hall after the 11am service. The deadline for material for the January/February magazine is 10am on Monday, December 10. A box for Christmas cards for delivery in Bridge of Allan only is in the porch on Sunday, December 9 and Sunday, December 16. The cost is 30p per card – money should be put in the box with cards. Anyone who can help with delivering the cards, please speak to Maureen Wilson or Duncan Faichney. The proceeds will go to the MS Centre, Stirling and Maggie’s Centre, FVRH. Everyone is invited to come and enjoy a festive afternoon tea in the Chalmers Hall on Saturday, December 8 from 2.304.30pm. There will be light entertainment both from young and older members of the church and a special visitor! If you would like transport please contact the church office. 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. Bridge of Allan Parish Church and St Saviour’s will be serving a festive afternoon tea in the Chalmers Hall on Saturday, December 8 from 2.30-4.30pm. There will be a selection of delicious treats, some light entertainment from young and older members of the church and a warm welcome to all. Lecropt Kirk Sunday worship commences at 11.30am. Creche and Sunday school available at same time. Door duty: Margaret McCready, Roy McFarlane, Claire Gibson and Anne Fielding. All welcome. There will not be an evening service in St Blane’s as the Radio Rainbows Carol Service will be held in the Victoria Hall at 5pm. Celebration of Christmas with the Renton Thomson Ensemble takes place on Wednesday, December 19. Cost £6 incudes tea and mince pies . Thursday at Two at Lecropt meet in the hall tomorrow (December 6) for Cafe Church. 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 Thursdays at rear entrance to Bield Housing at Strathallan Court 10.30-11.15am. Parking available at Haws Park. Call Sandra Nicol on 01786 832815. Crochet and knitting Meet In the library on the last Thursday of each month 2.30-4.30pm. Allanbridge Social Club Two function rooms are available to hire. Enquiries on 01786 832198 or 07840 518896 or Facebook. 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. Young at Heart Plus, a less energetic class (60-plus) is available on Thursdays 11.15amnoon. Call Janice on 07565 182259. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Graham Houston will be in Bridge of Allan Library on Saturday, December 8 at 10am. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Alistair Berrill will be in the village hall tomorrow (Thursday) at 7pm.

\Cambusbarron

Save Gillies Hill The group will be holding its AGM tonight (Wednesday) in the primary school from 7-9pm. All welcome. Bowling Club A Christmas Night will be held in the club on Saturday, December 22 with entertainment by Crimson. All welcome. The annual dominoes tournament, open to ladies and gents, will be on Sunday, December 30. All welcome. Bruce Memorial Church All welcome to the service on Sunday at 11am conducted by minister Rev Graham Nash. Looking ahead to Christmas, the Bible reading will be from Philippians 2 and focus will be on the Christ who came to be our Servant. Christmas Party today (Wednesday) from 2-4pm in the bowling club. Knit and Natter - Thursdays 10am-noon and Rock Solid for P4-7s - Fridays 6.30-8pm, both in the church hall. The church plans to run the REHIS Food Hygiene Course from January 15-22 from 7pm for three hours per evening. This is to enable anyone serving food at church events to have the appropriate certificate. It would also be a refresher course for those who did it a few years ago. Please give your name to Sheila Webster if you are interested. The church will meet the cost.

\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 Service in the kirk on Sunday will begin at 11am. All welcome, creche available. Several services are held throughout the year in Hanover Court, Logie Road. These are advertised in the newspaper, are open to all and are particularly convenient for those living in Causewayhead. The J Club Christmas Party will be held in the hall on Sunday, December 9 from noon. For more information contact Jackie Taylor on 01786 451159. Club 1-2-6 is for young people living in the area and meets monthly on Sundays at 7pm in the hall. For more information contact Jim Miller on 01786 833356. The Guild is open to both men and women and meets fortnightly on a Tuesday at 7.30pm in the hall. The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, 18 December when there will be a musical evening led by Sauchie Community Choir. For more information contact Hazel Turnbull on 01786 463479. Afternoon Club is open to all in the kirk hall on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month from 1.30-3pm. Entry by donation. A variety of speakers can be heard with the overall theme ‘Be Inspired’. Games, activities and afternoon tea will also feature. For more information contact Maggie Roderick on 07984 604205. Coffee morning is every Tuesday in the hall from 10am-noon. A Fairtrade stall is set up after morning worship on the second Sunday of the month. The usual wide variety of goods will continue to be available while stocks last, but may be reduced to food and drink items in the future. The next opportunity to buy goods for Christmas will be on Sunday, December 9 . For more information contact Maggie Roderick. For more information about Logie Kirk log on to www.logiekirk.co.uk or Facebook at facebook.com/LogieKirkStirling. Rev Ruth Halley can be contacted on 01786 463030 or 07530 307413 or Rhalley@churchofscotland.org.uk.

\City centre

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. Stirling Kirks Together Next monthly lunch will be held on Monday, December 10 from noon until 1.30pm in St Columba’s Church Hall. Suggested donation £2.50. Church of the Holy Rude Service on Sunday will be held in Viewfield Erskine Church at 11am and will be conducted by Rev Alan Miller. After the service there will be a short joint kirk session meeting. The church will soon be decorated with poinsettias for Christmas. It has become customary for members of the congregation to purchase poinsettias in memory of someone dear to them. Alison Dale, flower convener, would be grateful for donations from anyone who would like to do this. Please give your request to Alison or an elder. The choir will be presenting a Service of Nine Lessons and Carols on Sunday, December 16 at 6.30pm followed by seasonal refreshments in the southeast aisle. Please plan this into your Christmas celebrations, tell others about it or bring them along. Holy Trinity Episcopal Church On Friday, December 7, Holy Communion will take place at 11am and on Sunday, December 9, Holy Communion will be at 8.30am followed by Sung Eucharist at 10.30am. Also on Sunday, A Christmas Cracker concert in aid of SSAFA will begin at 6.30pm in the Church. All welcome. The Advent Study Groups will meet at 10.30am today (Wednesday)at the Rectory and at 8.15pm in the church hall tomorrow (Thursday). The church hall is available for hire. Please contact shaws1@talktalk.net for more information. All welcome to all church activities and services St Columba’s Church Sunday service at 11am will be led by Rev Elinor Gordon. There will be a meeting of the Deacons’ Court tonight (Wednesday) at 7.30pm. Members of St Columba’s have been invited to attend the meeting of Stirling Presbytery tomorrow (Thursday) at 7pm in Bridge of Allan Parish Church when the matter of the vacancy at St Columba’s will be discussed. The regular weekly Coffee Club meets on Thursdays from 10.3011.30am. Every Sunday, there are age related activities for children of all ages from babies, through toddlers to teenagers. Viewfield Erskine Church Joint Sunday service with the Church of the Holy Rude is at 11am in Viewfield Church. Tea and coffee will be served after the morning service in the Upper Hall. Both kirk session members will meet after the service. Viewfield Church Coffee Morning will be held on Saturday, December 8 in the Upper Hall from 10am-noon, tickets are priced at £2 each

\Cornton

Credit union Open Mondays 9am3pm and Fridays 4pm-6pm in the community centre. Needles and Pins The knitting and sewing group meets Mondays in the community centre 9.30am-noon. Cost £1, no sewing machines necessary. Cornton Baptist Church Today (Wednesday) at 6pm CBC Kids Club. Tomorrow (Thursday) at 10.15am coffee morning and 7.30pm Praise, Prayer and Pastries. Friday, November 23 at 6.30pm Youth Cafe (P7-S2) and 7.45pm (S3-S6). Sunday services at 11am and 6.30pm with Rev Hamish Wishart. Community survey Cornton Community Action Planning Partnership (CAPP) is are encouraging locals to take part in a community survey - What do you think of Cornton? Information gathered will help create a Locality Action Plan for the area to determine priorities and activities. This is your chance to have your say. Give your views at www.placestandard.scot/start/cornton-2018. Paper copies of the survey will be available from Cornton Primary School.

\Cowie

One O’Clock Gang Lunch club in the Miners Welfare Club, Mondays, 1pm. Community council Meets in the community centre on the last Monday of the month. Drop-in Stirling CAB is offering an