District News
ABERFOYLE WALK IN THE PARK
Meet behind the Scottish Wool Centre on Mondays at 10.20am. No need to book, just turn up for a one-hour walk and chat. If you are interested in joining a Health Walk on resumption, please contact walk coordinators for more details: Bev Clarke - beverley.clarke@lochlomondtrossachs.org, or Fran Crumley - fran. crumley@lochlomond-trossachs.org. For more information about Health Walks in Scotland, please visit the Paths For All website.
PARISH CHURCH
Service is on Sunday at 11.15am in accordance with Church of Scotland and Government guidelines the church has now re-opened. All welcomel.
ST MARY’S SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Service at 11.15am each Sunday. Visitors should book through secretary@ stmarychurchaberfoyle.org.uk whilst restrictions remain.
ST MARY’S BUSINESS FORUM
On Tuesday, October 14 at 7pm there will be a first meeting of St Mary’s Business Forum since the lockdown. This is a networking group for Strathard’s business community, and for those thinking of starting their own business. Refreshments will be served, and a small contribution (£2) is requested to cover the cost of these. There will be no guest speaker on this occasion but the topic under discussion will be “Impediments to starting or running a Business in Strathard”. This is in advance of a STEP video meeting the following Thursday.
BALFRON ADULT FITNESS
Classes cancelled until further notice.
PARISH CHURCH
On Sunday, Rev Ken Russell will celebrate Communion. At this service donation envelopes will be available for members to contribute to the Church of Scotland National Giving Day to boost the funds of your local church. Level 0 - masks have still to be worn unless exempt for medical reasons and the congregation will be allowed to sing. Harvest Thanksgiving Service will take place on October 3 when donations of toiletries, tinned and packed foods for the GATE charity would be appreciated. Online service by the Worship Group will be on Sunday at 7pm on www.Balfron church.org.uk. www. Facebook.com/balfroncos www.tiny.cc/ BCoS. Should you require the services of a minister please contact Ian McVean on 01360 440016.
BLANEFIELD DANCERCISE
Classes cancelled until further notice but instructor Yasmin has done some videos of her classes for folks and they and can be viewed on YouTube ‘Dancercise with Yasmin’.
BUCHLYVIE DANCERCISE
Classes are cancelled until further notice but instructor Yasmin has done some videos of her classes and they can be viewed online on YouTube ‘Dancercise with Yasmin’.
WI NEWS
On Tuesday, September 14, members held an open meeting in the village hall, the first in more than 18 months. They were warmly welcomed by President Anne Stewart and it was good to see many known faces and several new ones too. Changes in the committee were discussed and the syllabus for the session was shared. This was followed by tea/coffee and cakes with thanks to the Coffee Kiln and a logo competition. Next meeting will be on Tuesday, October 12 when local physiotherapist Kirsty Waters will talk about physio led Pilates.
PARISH CHURCH
There will be worship on Sunday at 11.15am at Buchlyvie Parish Church. All welcome, but you must observe Covid safety rules if attending. Online services will continue at www.buchlyviechurch. org.uk and by phone on 01360 600460.
CALLANDER CALLANDER KIRK
Worship every Sunday at 11.15am led by Rev Jeff McCormick. Everyone is welcome to join (subject to Covid restrictions). Third Sunday in each month - 6.30pm Short Communion Service online. The kirk is also livestreaming the Sunday service on to the Callander Kirk Facebook page and uploading a video of the service on to the Callander Kirk YouTube channel. If you would prefer to have the service emailed to you or would like to receive a paper copy of the service, then please email JMcCormick@ churchofscotland.org.uk or phone Rev Jeff McCormick on 01877 330474
ST ANDREW’S SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Holy Communion (with music) at 9.30am on Sundays. Whilst lockdown provisions are still in force there are strict limits to the number of worshippers allowed. To allow correct social distancing, these are less than the maximum permitted by the Government. If you would like to attend as a visitor, please use the contact page on www. standrewschurchcallander.org,uk.
WALK IN THE PARK
Meet at Ancaster Square on Tuesdays at 10.20am. No need to book, just turn up for a one-hour walk and chat. If you are interested in joining a Health Walk on resumption, please contact walk coordinators for more details: Bev Clarke - beverley.clarke@lochlomondtrossachs.org, or Fran Crumley - fran. crumley@lochlomond-trossachs.org. For more information about Health Walks in Scotland, visit the Paths For All website.
CALLANDER ARTHRITIS CLUB
The club will not be holding any meetings until further notice due to the coronavirus situation.
CROFTAMIE WALK IN THE PARK
Meet outside The Winnock Hotel in Drymen Square on Thursdays at 10.20am. No need to book, just turn up for a onehour walk and chat. If you are interested in joining a Health Walk on resumption, please contact walk coordinators for more details: Bev Clarke - beverley.clarke@ lochlomond- trossachs. org, or Fran Crumley - fran.crumley@lochlomondtrossachs.org. For more information about Health Walks in Scotland, please visit the Paths For All website.
DOUNE/DEANSTON YOUNG AT HEART
Classes suspended until further notice.
DRYMEN WALK IN THE PARK
Meet outside The Winnock Hotel in Drymen Square on Thursdays at 10.20am. No need to book, just turn up for a onehour walk and chat. If you are interested in joining a Health Walk on resumption, please contact walk coordinators for more dtails: Bev Clarke - beverley.clarke@ lochlomond- trossachs. org, or Fran Crumley - fran.crumley@lochlomondtrossachs.org. For more information about Health Walks in Scotland, please visit the Paths For All website.
CHURCH
All are welcome to Sunday’s service at 11.30am. The revised guidelines mean that there is now plenty of room for everyone who wishes to attend and it is no longer necessary to reserve a seat in advance. Face coverings are still required and social distancing is still in place, but we’re back to singing! During the summer months services are not being recorded and available on line. Please get in touch if we can be of any assistance at this time and sign up for the weekly email, if you haven’t already. The Session Clerk can be contacted at 01360 660361.
SENIOR CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION
It was great to finally be able to gather together in the village hall this week albeit taking Covid precautions, and it was lovely to welcome four new members. There was a brief AGM (postponed from April 2020) followed by a sing-a-long of 60s songs and a lovely afternoon tea provided by the committee. As one member said: “It was the first time I’ve felt like I got a bit of normality back.” Agnes McQueen stepped down from the committee after many years of loyal service for which all thank her enormously and hope she gets home from hospital soon. The remainder of the office nearers and committee were re-elected unchanged. Next meeting is on Tuesday, October 19 with David Sturgeon, a singer and pianist with a wide repertoire of songs old and new.
GARTMORE DANCERCISE
Classes are cancelled until further notice but instructor Yasmin has done some videos of her classes for folks and they can be viewed online on YouTube ‘Dancercise with Yasmin’.
GARTMORE CHURCH
On Sunday, September 26, the service at 10am is with Rev Scott Brown CBE. All welcome. Our weekly service will also be available online and can be accessed via Facebook, and our website. Please refer to our webpage: gartmorechurch.org.uk/ services/restrictions for current safety guidelines on attending church.
INVERSNAID ABERFOYLE PARISH CHURCH
Service is on Sunday at 11.15am in accordance with Church of Scotland and Government guidelines the church has now re-opened. All welcomel.
KILLEARN DANCERCISE
Classes cancelled until further notice but instructor Yasmin has done some videos of her classes and they have been well received. They can be viewed online on YouTube ‘Dancercise with Yasmin’.
STRATHENDRICK STITCHERS
The group - formerly the Strathendrick Branch of the Embroiderers’ Guild - will resume later this month in Killearn Kirk Hall and meets on the third Tuesday of the month between September and May from 10am to 2pm. The meeting will be Covid-compliant so attendees should ‘Bring Your Own Banquet’ - lunch, a mug, cutlery and crockery. Tea and coffee will be available throughout the meeting. The Strathendrick Stitchers also has a youth outreach programme for children aged eight-15 and meets normally on two Thursdays after school and one Saturday morning a month in two of the local libraries. Fabric Fun hopes to be up and running once groups are allowed at the venues. Old and new members - whether expert or beginner - are welcome and more information on Strathendrick Stitchers can be obtained at strathendrickfabricfun@gmail.com for more information.
KILLEARN KIRK
Service on Sunday is at 10.30am with a short time for private prayer at 9.45am. Prayer time for everyone is at 10am on
Wednesday when you can come and go to suit your own availability. On Sunday afternoon “The 4” continues with fun and singing for the younger element. Bring your mum and dad and if you feel too old you can enjoy all that is going on from your seat. Harvest Thanksgiving is on October 3 and goods for the less fortunate would be most welcome.
KILLIN WALK IN THE PARK
Meet at McLaren Hall on Wednesdays at 10.20am. No need to book, just turn up for a one-hour walk and chat. If you are interested in joining a Health Walk on resumption, please contact walk coordinators for more details: Bev Clarke - beverley.clarke@lochlomond-trossachs. org, or Fran Crumley - fran.crumley@ lochlomond-trossachs.org. More details about Health Walks in Scotland, please visit the Paths For All website.
KINLOCHARD ABERFOYLE PARISH CHURCH
Service is on Sunday at 11.15am in accordance with Church of Scotland and Government guidelines the church has now re-opened. All welcomel.
KIPPEN CHURCH
On Sunday, September 26 at 11.15am there will be a service in Kippen Church. It will be necessary to wear a mask during the service, to use hand sanitiser on entry and exit and to leave contact details. Updates of interest can always be found on Facebook “Kippen and Norrieston Parish Churches of Scotland”. Access also via Google. In accordance with Church of Scotland advice, in the meantime the church will be closed and alarmed every day, including weekends.
ONLINE WORSHIP
Rev Ellen Larson Davidson will intimate online worship by email. Her contact details are 01786 871249; email: elarsondavidson@churchofscotland. org.uk
PRAYER ZOOM MEETINGS
On Wednesdays there will be a Prayer Zoom meeting at 8pm. Please contact Ellen to get the link and also request prayers.
PORT OF MENTEITH CHURCH
Worship on Sunday will be at 10am and led by Rev Graham Bell. Everyone welcome. Should you require further information, please contact the Session Clerk on 01877 385296.
THORNHILL NORRIESTON CHURCH
Worship on Sunday is scheduled once again to be broadcast on Zoom from the church. The service, which will start at 10am, will be led by the minister, the Rev Ellen Larson Davidson. The text of the service will be available by email and the dedicated phone line will be updated during the morning on 01786 585122. Ellen can be contacted by email: elarsondavidson@ churchofscotland.org.uk or telephone 01786 871249 /07412 578997.