CALLANDER

ST ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Holy Communion on Sunday and Wednesday at 10am. Contact Rev Richard Grosse 01877 382887.

WALK IN THE PARK

Led by trained volunteers. Next walk on Tuesday, June 25, meeting at 10.20am at Callander Medical Centre for Keltie Bridge walk (dementia-friendly). Contact Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or email cathy.scott@lochlomond-trossachs. org. Summer evening walks in Callander on Wednesdays leaving from Ancaster Square at 7pm.

STRENGTH AND BALANCE

For older adults, Tuesdays. Meet at fire station from 2-3pm.

DROP-IN

Stirling CAB is offering an advice dropin service (no appointment necessary) on Wednesdays from 10am-12.30pm in the library. Outwith these times, advice can be obtained from Derek Neilson at Stirling CAB on 01786 451225; mob 07927 646316 or email derekneilson@ stirlingcab.casonline.org.uk.

CAR BOOT SALE

Car boot sale at St Joseph’s Church in Callander on Saturdays from 9am-4pm until September. To book a space phone 01877 330359.

SUMMER FAIR

On Saturday, June 29, Callander Kirk Summer Fair will be held in the kirk hall from 10am until oon where there will be scrumptious teas, delicious home baking, gift/craft stalls. Admission: Adults £3, Children £1.50, under fives free.

CALLANDER KIRK

Sunday early worship is at 10am in the kirk hall led by the Murphy family (John 14 v15-21). Service at 11.15am is in Callander Kirk and Time for Silence is at 7pm, also in the kirk. Teapot Cafe is on Wednesdays from 10.30am until noon in the Yvonne Fuller Library. All welcome.

MESSY CHURCH

Next Messy Church will take place tomorrow (Saturday) from10.30am to 12.30pm. This is a chance for families to have fun, relax, explore faith and enjoy a meal together. This month’s event will be outdoors, on the field beside the primary school, weather permitting. Everyone welcome - please meet at the kirk hall. over 18s only and the tickets are on sale from Doune Library and The Red Lion, priced £5. The Red Lion will be hosting a beer tent. Tomorrow (Saturday), Gala Day is from 12.30-5pm. As part of the event children and adults are welcome to enter a fancy dress competition. Entrants should gather in Graham Street for judging at 12.30pm. At 1pm the parade will meet with the Doune Pipe Band at the Cross , heading towards Moray Park, led by the Royal Party , made up of local children. After the official opening at 1.30pm, the Laird and the Queen will be announced followed by competitions, live music, tea in the tent, barbecue, races, stalls and fun until 5pm. Stall hire is available from Doune Library. In the evening, entertainment is planned in local pubs. The miniature garden competition (five and over) and dragonfly colouring competition (under fives) will also be judged in the Marquee. Entries must be in by 9.30am tomorrow (Saturday). Trays for miniature gardens and templates for dragonflies are available from committee or Doune Library. On Sunday, June 23 the annual Duck Race takes place when ducks will race along the river. The committee also welcome help leading up to the event, and over the course of the weekend. Please get in touch if you can offer suggestions, ideas or time, to help keep the traditional gala going. Contact dounegala@hotmail.com, 07810 628512 or on Facebook.