District News
ALVA COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The community council is adhering to the current pandemic restrictions, so meetings, until further notice, will be held online using Zoom. Meetings will start around 7.30pm. If you would like an item discussed on the agenda, please email info@alvacommunitycouncil.org. uk. Members of the Alva community are welcome at all meetings and can request to join a meeting by emailing info@ alvacommunitycouncil.org.uk. Please make your request to join the meeting two clear days prior to the meeting date. Elected Clackmannanshire councillors, police representatives and sub groups will be sent a Zoom link to meetings automatically. Dates of upcoming meetings as follows: Monday, October 11 (AGM); Monday, November 8; Monday, January 10, 2022; Monday, February 14; Monday, March 14; Monday, April 11 and Monday, June 13. Any changes will be announced by email, newspaper, public notice, Alva CC website and Alva CC social media. You can keep up to date and see meeting minutes by visiting the website.
BANNCKBURN COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Alasdair MacPherson is re-instating online surgeries and home visits. These would be on an ad-hoc basis where the constituent would contact him via email or telephone to arrange. Contact him on – email macphersona@stirling. gov.uk or phone 01786 233 120 to arrange.
LADYWELL CHURCH
The service on Sunday is at the usual time of 11.15am and will be led by Rev Iain Goring. As we still require names to be taken for Track and Trace purposes it would be helpful if you could reserve a place by phoning Mary Carroll on 01786 812658. If you are then unable to come along please phone Mary to update her. Remember that if you test positive for Covid, you must contact Mary. Social distancing and masks must be worn.
MURRAYFIELD UF CHURCH
Sunday services continue in the church hall at 10.30am (remember your mask). For those unable to attend in person, services will continue to be available from 10.30am on YouTube at Murrayfield UF Online. The Murrayfield Phone Link continues this week, and there is a gentle stroll round Ladywell Park on Friday. Meet at the car park entrance to the park at 20pm.. The Congregational Board meeting has been rescheduled for Monday, October 4 at 2pm.
BANNOCKBURN HOUSE
House tours are held on Sundays in September. Tickets £5.98, available on Eventbrite. Bannockburn House Trust are still looking for residents to be involved in this community project, as volunteers and members. Anyone wishing to be involved should contact volunteer coordinator Amanda on volunteer@ bannockburnhouse.scot. Information on 2022’s planned Wedding Fayre and events or weddings in general is available from events manager Ross on events@ bannockburnhouse.scot. Updates on news and events on the Facebook page and on www.bannockburnhouse.scot
ALLAN CHURCH
Service on Sunday, September 26 is at 11.15am and will be led by Rev Peter Gill. Sunday school now started and being held in church community hall from 11.15am. Church of Scotland mitigations are still in place, ie seating is still restricted because of Covid 19, but we are organised with hand sanitisers and face masks (should you forget your own). Social distancing and a one-way system is still the order of the day in and out of church.
BLAIRLOGIE COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
During current Covid-19 restrictions, Councillors Jim Thomson and Susan McGill are unable to hold face-to-face surgeries. Please make contact by email or leaving a message by phone, if there is an issue they can help with. Councillor McGill 01786 233115 or mcgills@stirling. gov.uk and Councillor Thomson 01786 233132 or thomsonj03@stirling.gov.uk
BRAEHEAD STIRLING NORTH PARISH CHURCH
The Sunday service will take place at 10.30am and will be led by Rev Scott McInnes. As places are limited due to Covid restrictions, please either tel: 01786 463376 or email: info@stirlingnorth.org to reserve your place. This service will also be livestreamed on the website www. stirlingnorth.org/livestream and an audio only version will be available from noon on 01786 641166.
COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Bryan Flannagan hosts an online surgery every week on a Tuesday and Thursday on either Zoom or Microsoft Teams. To book an appointment or to arrange a face to face meeting, please either email him at flannaganb@stirling. gov.uk or call 01786 233111 and leave your contact details and he will reply personally with all the details.
CLASSES
Slimming World now every Tuesday 7.30am and 9am and also 5pm at the Crawford Hall Braehead FK7 7PX. For more info call Angela mobile 07846 780027. New members welcome
BINGO
Cash bingo tonight (Wednesday) at 7.30pm at the Crawford Hall and every Wednesday.
BRIDGE OF ALLAN BRIDGE OF ALLAN BOWLING CLUB
This week’s Joker prize was won by Linda McKenzie. Closing day was Saturday, September 18 and, in good weather, a mixed fun contest was held, incorporating two sections of players. Section 1 winners were Bob McKean, Jean Fisher and Steve Ingram. Section 2 winners were June Williamson and Jimmy McKenzie. On Wednesday, September 29 at 6.30pm, carpet bowls will resume. All members are welcome. The bar will be open. It is also intended to restart the gents Monday evening dominoes sessions more details later.
ST SAVIOUR’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Services have resumed at St Saviour’s on Sundays and Wednesdays - both at 10am. To reserve a place please book please email james.gardner1218@gmail. com.
BRIDGE OF ALLAN PARISH CHURCH
On Sunday, September 26, worship will be held in the church at 11am. The service will be conducted by Rev Dan Harper. Sunday services will continue to be live-streamed via Facebook Live and will be available on Facebook thereafter. A short pre-recorded reflection will also be available from 8am, and thereafter, each Sunday via Facebook, YouTube, podcast and by dialing 01786 236562. Harvest Collection for Start Up Stirling is being held on Saturday, October 2 from 10am to noon and Sunday, October 3 from 10.30am to noon in the car park of the parish church on Keir Street. Start Up Stirling would be grateful for donations of any non-perishable food items. Please note that out of date food cannot be accepted.
LECROPT KIRK
Sunday service is at 11.30am led by Rev Gary Caldwell, all welcome. Service live-streamed on the Dunblane St Blane’s YouTube channel and via Lecropt’s Facebook page at 10am from St Blane’s and available from Sunday afternoon via telephone 01786 641133 with options for whole or parts of the service. Next car boot sale is on Saturday, September 25 from 11am-2pm, contact Janet 07733 598830 to book. Harvest Thanksgiving is on Sunday, October 3.
ROCK AND REEL
Classes in the Chalmers Suite at Bridge of Allan Parish Church on Tuesdays from 1.45pm and costs £5. The class can be done either seated or standing and is suitable for wheelchair users. Coffee, cake and chat For further details contact Tricia Chillas on 07740 676639.
BROOMRIDGE COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Bryan Flannagan will hold online surgeries by appointment. Contact him on flannaganb@stirling.gov.uk to arrange.
CAMBUSBARRON BRUCE MEMORIAL CHURCH
All are welcome to join worship on Sunday at 11am for the second part of the ‘Stewards of God’s Good Creation’ series. Please book your place by phoning 07927 208936 any day between 10am and 7pm. There are plans to have the Harvest service on Sunday, October 3. There is an opportunity over the next two Sundays to bring donations of nonperishable foodstuffs for Start Up Stirling and also to make donations through the Halliday Foundation to help refugees from Afghanistan. The items that are requested include: books and board games, toiletries, clothing and trainers, adult rucksacks, pots and pans, kitchen utensils, crockery and bedding (new if possible). Knit and Natter is on tomorrow (Thursday) from 10am-noon in the church hall. Please wear a mask.
WELLBEING GROUP
Next meeting is on Tuesday, September 28 at 10.30am in the church hall. Guest speaker Byron Tilly is a keen photographer and will present an illustrated talk entitled ‘Scotland Great and Small’. Light refreshments will be served. Please wear a mask. Everyone welcome. For further details contact Angela Samson on 07977 342022. Heartstart Training Course
CCDT in partnership with the Bruce Memorial Church propose to organise ‘Heartstart’ classes in the community centre over the winter months. The training which will be provided by Trossachs Search and Rescue Team is designed to give attendees simple skills to Save A Life. It is not a fully comprehensive First Aid Course. Topics covered are serious bleeding, choking; recovery position; heart attack; cardiac arrest and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) such as the one installed at the community centre. Classes usually last two hours and are interactive with attendees having plenty of time to practise skills. There is no charge as such but each participant will be asked to give a donation towards the work of Trossachs SAR. If you are interested or would like further information, please contact Angela Samson: Wellbeing Coordinator on 07977 342022 or email: defib@ccdt. org.uk. Please state if you would prefer an evening or weekend session.
SWI
Tuesday meetings will begin on Tuesday, September 28 from 1-3pm in the community centre when members will be marking the 91st birthday of the institute and reminiscing about being a rural member. All members and visitors warmly welcomed.
CAMBUSKENNETH COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
During current Covid-19 restrictions, Councillors Jim Thomson and Susan McGill are unable to hold face-to-face surgeries. Please make contact by email or leaving a message by phone, if there is an issue they can help with. Councillor McGill 01786 233115 or mcgills@stirling. gov.uk and Councillor Thomson 01786 233132 or thomsonj03@stirling.gov.uk
CAUSEWAYHEAD CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH
The church has moved back to its home at Wallace High School with meetigns at 10.30am on Sundays. All welcome - please book a ticket via www.cornerstonestirling. org
LOGIE KIRK
Services every Sunday at 11am. As before, the numbers allowed at each service is restricted as Logie Kirk is following the Test and Protect Scotland procedures. Places must be booked in advance by phoning Brenda Smith on 07542 730493. The Logie Kirk News is available on the website at www. logiekirk.org. Interm Moderator the Rev Alison Britchfield can be contacted on 01259 750340 or at ABritchfield@ churchofscotland.org.uk.
COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
During current Covid-19 restrictions, Councillors Jim Thomson and Susan McGill are unable to hold face-to-face surgeries. Please make contact by email or leaving a message by phone, if there is an issue they can help with. Councillor McGill 01786 233115 or mcgills@stirling. gov.uk and Councillor Thomson 01786 233132 or thomsonj03@stirling.gov.uk
CITY CENTRE
WALKING GROUP
Walks cancelled until further notice.
COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
During current Covid-19 restrictions, Councillors Jim Thomson and Susan McGill are unable to hold face-to-face surgeries. Please make contact by email or leaving a message by phone, if there is an issue they can help with. Councillor McGill 01786 233115 or mcgills@stirling. gov.uk and Councillor Thomson 01786 233132 or thomsonj03@stirling.gov.uk
PARK CHURCH
Harvest Festival Service on Sunday, September 26 at 11am will be led by Rev Alison Jack. Envelopes for donations to Christian Aid will be available at the entrance door. An audio recording of the service will be available later on the website or as a CD upon request to the church office. The church is able to welcome 200 persons (including children) and there is plenty of space for visitors. The congregation is allowed to sing but still have to keep their masks on. Activities for children are provided and a crèche will be available. The government still require us to ask for your contact details for Track and Trace. Coffee Club re-opens tomorrow (Thursday) from 10-11.30am in the Main Hall. Friends new and old of any age are invited to come for a cuppa and chat. The “Sparks” Pre-School Play group will meet for the first time on Friday, September 24 at 9.30am in the Main Hall. The group will enjoy stories, music, play and a snack. Details from Moira Parry via the office (parkchurchstirling@gmail.com). The Church Office will be closed until October 5. Messages left on the telephone (01786 462400) or by email will be monitored and answered regularly but there may be a delay. If the services of a minister are urgently required please contact Interim Moderator Rev Alan Miller on 01786 465166. All other queries to Dr Peter Murdoch, Session Clerk on 01786 473087 (murdochps@btinternet.com)
QUEEN STREET METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday worship will be held in the church at 10.30 am. The service will be led by The Rev Mary Patterson and will include the sacrament of Holy Communion. The service will also be accessible on Zoom. Contact details from the newsletter at https:// stirlingmethodistchurch.org.uk/news. Covid protocols are still being observed, track and trace, hand sanitizing, wearing facemasks, unless exempt. Please follow the instructions given by the stewards.
HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
On Sunday, September 26 at 10.30am, there will be a Sung Eucharist for the 18th Sunday after Pentecost. This will be followed by the Annual Congregational Meeting. Social distancing no longer applies, but other Covid measures (face masks, hand sanitiser and contact tracing) are still in place. An audio service will also be available via the church website at www.holytrinitystirling.org . For prayer and worship resources and updates, please check the church website or the church Facebook page. You can also get in touch at contact@holytrinitystirling. org or tel. 01786 359821.
CHURCH OF THE HOLY RUDE
The joint service for Sunday, September 26 will be Harvest Thanksgiving, held in Viewfield Church at 11am led by Rev Alan Miller. Covid safeguards are still in place.
VIEWFIELD ERSKINE CHURCH
Joint service with the Church of the Holy Rude is at 11am in Viewfield Erskine and is the Harvest and Communion Service. Minister is Rev Alan Miller and organist Dennis McDonald.
QUEEN STREET METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday worship will be held in the church at 10.30am led by Anne Baird. The service will also be accessible on Zoom. Logging on details can be found at https:// stirlingmethodistchurch.org.uk/news in the Newssheet. Covid protocols are still being observed, track and trace, hand sanitising, wearing facemasks, unless exempt. Please follow any instructions given by the stewards.
CORNTON CORNTON BAPTIST CHURCH
The church is delighted that in person services have restarted. Each Sunday there are two morning services - 10am and 11.30am - and an evening service at 6.30pm. You must book by the preceding Friday at 5pm to ensure there is sufficient space to comply with Covid guidance. Details on how to book are on the website www.cornton.org.uk or call 07707 000328. The 10am and 6.30pm services are also livestreamed on Youtube - search for Cornton Baptist.
Councillors’ surgeries
During current Covid-19 restrictions, Councillors Jim Thomson and Susan McGill are unable to hold face-to-face surgeries. Please make contact by email or leaving a message by phone, if there is an issue they can help with. Councillor McGill 01786 233115 or mcgills@stirling. gov.uk and Councillor Thomson 01786 233132 or thomsonj03@stirling.gov.uk
COWIE COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Meetings cancelled until further notice.
COWIE RURAL ACTION GROUP (CRAG)
Meetings cancelled until further notice.
COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Alasdair MacPherson is re-instating online surgeries and home visits. These would be on an ad-hoc basis where the constituent would contact him via email or telephone to arrange. Contact him on – email macphersona@stirling. gov.uk or phone 01786 233 120 to arrange
COWIE AND PLEAN CHURCH
Service on September 26 is at 10am will be led by the Rev Peter Gill. Church of Scotland mitigations are still in place - social distancing and a one-way system will be the order of the day in and out of church. We are organised with hand sanitisers, and face masks (should you forget your own). Please note that you use the building at your own risk.
DUNBLANE WALKING GROUP
Walks cancelled until further notice.
FREE CHURCH
Sunday services have resumed at Dunblane Free Church, the morning service at 11.30am with Kirk for Kids at 10.30am and the evening service at 6.30pm. Prayer and Bible Study meeting now in the church again at 7.30pm on Thursdays. Visitors welcome. For more information, contact the minister Rev Allan Shearer on 01786 609827.
COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Alastair Majury can host an online surgery and is also available to meet with constituents (adhering to current Covid-19 guidance). Please e-mail majurya@stirling.gov.uk or phone 01786 233119 (leaving your contact details) to make an appointment. Once Covid-19 restrictions allow libraries to re-open and guidance permitting, he shall resume regular Saturday surgeries.
DUNBLANE V ARTHRITIS
Monthly meetings resume on Monday, November 8 at 1.30-3.30pm in Victoria Hall. All Covid hygiene procedures will be in place. Present and new attendees welcome. We are a support group for all people with arthritis including their family and friends. Branch information from Dolly Gemmell 01786 822387 or dolly.g@talktalk.net.
DUNBLANE CATHEDRAL ARTS GUILD
Concert on Sunday, September 26 at 3pm in Dunblane Cathedral when saxophonist Tommy Smith will play jazz, folk and praise song and improvise on melodies drawn from these genres. Please pre-register, for Test and Protect purposes, https://www.dunblanecathedral.org.uk/ event/9745766. There are no tickets on sale but there will be a retiring collection.
TEA DANCE
Next dance In Victoria Hall is on Friday, September 24. Live music by David Vernon. Doors open 1.30pm for 2pm.
Please bring your own mug. Small raffle will be held. All welcome.
FALLIN DROP-IN
Stirling CAB’s advice drop-in service is cancelled until further notice. Advice can be obtained from Stirling CAB on 01786 451225; mob 07927 646316.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Community council meetings suspended until further notice.
COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Alasdair MacPherson can host an online surgery at any point. To book an appointment, please email him at: macphersona@stirling.gov.uk and he will email you with instructions on how to access the meeting. Alternatively, he can be contacted on 01786 233120. If there is no answer, please leave your contact details on the answering service.
MENSTRIE MENSTRIE PARISH CHURCH
Last Sunday, Rev Helen Cook joined led worship. There will be a Harvest Thanksgiving Service on Sunday, September 26 and any produce or tins donated will be taken to The Gate foodbank at Alloa. If, however, you would prefer to make a monetary donation to Christian Aid, envelopes will be available in church. Looking forward, everyone is delighted to announce that Rev Mike Goodison will preach as Sole Nominee on October 3 at an amended time of 11.30am. It is hoped that as many members, as possible, will attend this service. On Sunday at 11am, Robert Rawson will lead worship.
MENSTRIE UNITED FREE CHURCH
The Sunday service will be at 10am and will be conducted by Mr Josh McCurry of Mosspark Baptist Church. Prayer Meeting and Bible Study will be held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month, next meeting on October 5 at 10.30am in the church. The Congregational Board, followed by Kirk Session, meets on Tuesday, September 28 at 10.30am in the church. Tickets (£2) are available from the ninister for the 260th anniversary afternoon tea on Saturday, November 6 at 2.30pm at the Dumyat Centre all are welcome to this afternoon of music, sacred and secular and food and fellowship together. Mr Lingiah can be contacted at the Manse on 01259 215 278 and is available for any pastoral or practical support.
PLEAN PARKRUN
Runs currently suspended. See parkrun.org.uk/plean.
DROP-IN
Stirling CAB’s advice drop-in service is suspended for the time being. Advice can be obtained from Stirling CAB on 01786 451225; mob 07927 646316. Councillor’s surgery
Councillor Alasdair MacPherson is re-instating online surgeries and home visits. These would be on an ad-hoc basis where the constituent would contact him via email or telephone to arrange. Contact him on – email macphersona@stirling. gov.uk or phone 01786 233 120 to arrange.
COWIE AND PLEAN CHURCH
Service onm Sunday, September 26 at 10am will be led by the Rev Peter Gill. Church of Scotland mitigations are still in place - social distancing and a one-way system will be the order of the day in and out of church. We are organised with hand sanitisers, and face masks (should you forget your own). Please note that you use the building at your own risk.
RAPLOCH SALVATION ARMY CHURCH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
Sunday worship takes place in the hall in Drip Road at 11am. Meals for the homeless are now available on the premises, Monday to Friday, between 2pm and 3pm. The charity shop is open on weekdays from 10am to 2pm. For further information or to contact the drug and alcohol support worker or Debt Adviser, ring 01786 448923. The Valley Furniture Project in Munro Road is now open from 9.30am to 4.30pm. For information ring 01786 479262.
COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
During current Covid-19 restrictions, Councillors Jim Thomson and Susan McGill are unable to hold face-to-face surgeries. Please make contact by email or leaving a message by phone, if there is an issue they can help with. Councillor McGill 01786 233115 or mcgills@stirling. gov.uk and Councillor Thomson 01786 233132 or thomsonj03@stirling.gov.uk
RIVERSIDE COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
During current Covid-19 restrictions, Councillors Jim Thomson and Susan McGill are unable to hold face-to-face surgeries. Please make contact by email or leaving a message by phone, if there is an issue they can help with. Councillor McGill 01786 233115 or mcgills@stirling. gov.uk and Councillor Thomson 01786 233132 or thomsonj03@stirling.gov.uk.
RIVERSIDE BOWLING CLUB
The club held its Closing Day on Saturday, September 18. Thanks to all who attended and either played or spectated. After play all enjoyed tea, coffee and sandwiches. The president thanked all his committee and players during the season and the match secretary presented the trophies to all the winners for the internal competitions. The next committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 12 and the Christmas Quiz and Kaoroke will be held in the new refurbished clubhouse on Saturday, December 4.
ST NINIANS ST NINIANS OLD PARISH CHURCH
Kirk Session will meet in the church tomorrow (Thursday) at 7.30pm. Service on Sunday at 10.30am will be conducted by Rev Gary McIntyre and will include a baptism. All welcome. Covid-19 restrictions apply.
ST NINIANS UF CHURCH
On Sunday the service at 11am will be conducted by Rev Martin Keane. For details of how to join the service online email onlinestninians@ufcos.org.uk or visit the website www.ufcos.org.uk/ stirling.
TULLIBODY HERITAGE CENTRE
Anyone wishing to visit please call 01259 723376 to arrange an appointment. Everyone looks forward to welcoming visitors looking to see books of local history or research some ancestry. Covid restrictions will apply