Voice of the People
HANDYPERSON SERVICE
Handyperson volunteers carry out small/minor maintenance jobs in older people’s homes in the Stirling, Bridge of Allan, Dunblane, Callander and Clackmannanshire areas. The service is co-ordinated by registered charity Volunteering Matters. There is no charge and donations are gratefully accepted. Volunteers welcome. For details during the current climate call 01259 928088.
COUNCIL ON DISABILITY STIRLING
The office in Cameronian Street regrets having to close its doors for an indeterminate period due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. Staff do not know how long they will be unable to see clients on a face to face basis. However, there will be someone in regularly to check the telephones, mail and emails. Please get in contact should you need assistance and COD will do its best to help you.
ROCKTALK
Stirling’s talking newspaper for the blind is free to visually impaired members of the community. Contact Mike Milne at enquiries@rocktalk.org.uk or 01786 816673.
NEURO CENTRAL
Meetings on first Monday of the month at Stirling County Cricket Club have been cancelled until further notice. See www.neurocentral.co.uk for more details.
ALZHEIMER SCOTLAND
Contact dementia advisor Donna Paterson at dpaterson@alzscot.org, 01786 8311 or 07733 302772.
GOING FORWARD STROKE GROUP
Meetings are suspended until further notice.
TOWN BREAK
The charity group supports people with early to moderate stage dementia to live well. For more information in the current climate, contact 01786 641841 or email admin@townbreakstirling.org.
STIRLING LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
For more information regarding future meetings, see enquire@stirling-lhs.org.
STIRLING RECORDED MUSIC SOCIETY
Members of the society are disappointed that the programme for spring/summer could not go ahead due to current restrictions but hope that meetings will re-commence in the autumn when a new programme of classical music will be arranged, offering a variety of symphonic and chamber pieces as well as the music of opera and ballet to suit all tastes. Readers will be informed when the society can resume.
FRIENDS OF THE SMITH
All talks and events planned for the coming months are similarly cancelled or postponed until further notice.
ARGYLL AND SUTHERLAND HIGHLANDERS REGIMENTAL ASSOCIATION (STIRLING BRANCH)
The branch is still accepting membership applications so If you would like to join the branch or would like more details contact the secretary on secretary.aashstirlingbranch@btinternet.com or by contacting the chairman by phone 07940 828 434, or email: james21healy@outlook.com
FORTH VALLEY FRIENDS OF SCOTTISH OPERA
The Friends have been quiet lately, following the cancellation of both Scottish Opera’s live performances and group meetings. However, the company is keeping busy so take a look at www. scottishopera.org.uk if you want to know what they’ve been doing. The What’s On section lists mini-performances recorded in lockdown as well as access to video recordings of (at present) two previous productions and activities for children. Three of the emerging artists who have provided the performances in that section have also been working on a new short opera called The Narcissistic Fish, composed by composer in residence Sam Bordoli which is now on the website. Forth Valley Friends will have to wait until Scottish Opera is able to produce a schedule for the 2020-21 season before developing a programme of events. Meanwhile, if anyone is interested in getting news from the Forth Valley Friends, whether a member or not, please email the secretary Elise Macrae at macraefernbank@ btinternet.com and she will add you to the email list
PARKINSON’S
All meetings of the Stirling and Clackmannanshire branch have been cancelled until further notice. More details from Jim 01259 762734, Muriel 01360 850357 or National Helpline 0808 800 0303..