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. Contact walk coordinators for more details: Bev Clarke - beverley.clarke@ lochlomond-trossachs.org, or Fran Crumley - fran.crumley@lochlomondtrossachs.org.
PARISH CHURCH
Service on Sunday will be at the usual time of 11.15am when a warm welcome will be extended to all. At the time of writing there has been no update from the Church of Scotland regarding Covid regulations, so the church will continue to follow the current Covid regulations and lateral flow tests should be taken prior to attendance, together with face coverings when in church.
LENTEN WALKS
Those wishing to join the fourth Lenten Walk are invited to meet at the Kippen Church car park at 10am tomorrow (Saturday).
ST MARY’S SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Service at 11.15am each Sunday. Visitors should book through secretary@ stmarychurchaberfoyle.org.uk whilst restrictions remain.
BALFRON DANCERCISE
Low-impact exercises and dance routines, perfect for active seniors/ beginners are held in the McLintock Hall on Mondays at 10am. For more details and to book please contact Yasmin on 07979856837 or email yasmin@ throthegrapevine.co.uk.
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
The library outreach programme is weekly on Thursdays in the library from 10am-1pm. Contact Chris Kinnaird on 07498 925157 or by e-mail: chris. kinnaird@stirlingcab.casonline.org.uk or via www.stirlingcab.org.uk.
CHURCH
This Sunday at 11.15am the service will be taken by The Worship Group. Tea/ coffee will be served after the service. It is recommended that a lateral flow test is taken before coming which must show a negative result and bring a mask. This also applies any person attending the church buildings. Should you require the services of a minister please contact Ian McVean on 01360 440016. Ukraine Appeal - you are invited to give donations of money which will be sent to The Reformed Church of Hungary.
BUCHLYVIE DANCERCISE
Low-impact exercises and dance routines, perfect for active seniors/ beginners are held in the village hall on Tuesdays at 10am. For more details and to book please contact Yasmin on 07979856837 or email yasmin@ throthegrapevine.co.uk.
CHURCH
Today (Friday), Buchlyvie Blether, soup and other nibbles, will be held in the Session Room from 12.30pm. Sunday, March 27 worship at 11.15am, led by Rev Lesley Stanley who will also lead the evening service at 6pm. The church will be open from 5pm for anyone wishing to have a period of reflection or prayer before the service. On March 30 the Wednesday Group will meet in the Session Room at 10.30am. On Thursday, March 31 there will be a meeting of the Bible Study Group in the evening. All are welcome to these meetings. Please observe any Covid guidance as required.
WI NEWS
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 12.
CALLANDER CALLANDER KIRK
Worship every Sunday at 11.15am led by Rev Jeff McCormick. Everyone is welcome to join (subject to Covid restrictions). 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.
MESSY CHURCH
The next Messy Church is tomorrow (Saturday) in Callander Kirk Hall from 10.30am-12.30pm. All welcome.
ST ANDREW’S SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Holy Communion (with music) at 9.30am on Sundays. Midweek worship on Wednesdays at 10.30am. 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. Contact walk coordinators for more details: Bev Clarke - beverley.clarke@lochlomondtrossachs.org, or Fran Crumley - fran. crumley@lochlomond-trossachs.org.
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
The library outreach programme is weekly on Wednesdays in the library from 10am-4pm. Contact Chris Kinnaird on 07498 925157 or by e-mail: chris. kinnaird@stirlingcab.casonline.org.uk or via www.stirlingcab.org.uk.
CROFTAMIE WALK IN THE PARK
Meet outside The Winnock Hotel in Drymen on Thursdays at 10.20am. No need to book, just turn up for a one-hour walk and chat. Contact walk coordinators for more details: Bev Clarke - beverley. clarke@lochlomond-trossachs.org, or Fran Crumley - fran.crumley@ lochlomond-trossachs.org.
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 details: Bev Clarke - beverley.clarke@ lochlomond-trossachs.org, or Fran Crumley - fran.crumley@lochlomondtrossachs.org.
WI NEWS
The next meeting will be on Thursday, April 14 at 2pm in the Winnock Hotel.
DRYMEN AND DISTRICT SENIOR CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION
The next meeting is on Tuesday, April 19 at 2pm and will be the AGM and musical entertainment.
GARTMORE CHURCH
Tomorrow (Saturday) the Lenten Walk will be from Kippen Church at 10am. All welcome. Service on Sunday at 10am with Rev Dr Lesley Stanley. Buchlyvie Church will be open from 5pm for personal prayer for Ukraine followed by a short reflective service at 6pm. The weekly service is live online at 11.15am from Buchlyvie Church and can be accessed via the Gartmore Church website: Gartmorechurch.org. uk/services/restrictions for current safety guidelines on attending church.
INVERSNAID ABERFOYLE PARISH CHURCH
Service on Sunday will be at the usual time of 11.15am when a warm welcome will be extended to all. At the time of writing there has been no update from the Church of Scotland regarding Covid regulations, so the church will continue to follow the current Covid regulations and lateral flow tests should be taken prior to attendance, together with face coverings when in church.
LENTEN WALKS
Those wishing to join the fourth Lenten Walk are invited to meet at the Kippen Church car park at 10am tomorrow (Saturday).
KILLEARN DANCERCISE
Low-impact exercises and dance routines, perfect for active seniors/ beginners are held in the village hall on Fridays at 10am. Adult jazz dance class energetic work-out for adults of all ages - is in the village hall on Thursdays at 7pm. For more details and to book please contact Yasmin on 07979856837 or email yasmin@throthegrapevine.co.uk.
KILLEARN KIRK
On Sunday the theme of the service will be about Jesus, a man of power and how He used that power to heal the sick in mind and in body. Advance notice is given of the Guild AGM on Tuesday, April 5 and of the Guild Coffee Morning on Saturday, April 9 from 10am-noon. Please note that for the time being those attending church services will still require to wear a face covering.
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
ABERFOYLE PARISH CHURCH
Service on Sunday will be at the usual time of 11.15am when a warm welcome will be extended to all. At the time of writing there has been no update from the Church of Scotland regarding Covid regulations, so the church will continue to follow the current Covid regulations and lateral flow tests should be taken prior to attendance, together with face coverings when in church.
LENTEN WALKS
Those wishing to join the fourth Lenten Walk are invited to meet at the Kippen Church car park at 10am tomorrow (Saturday).
KIPPEN CHURCH
It is planned that Rev Ellen Larson Davidson will lead the service in Kippen Church this Sunday at 11.15am. (Please remember to move clocks one hour forward). Please take a lateral flow test before attending church. It will be necessary to wear a mask during the service, to use hand sanitiser on entry and exit. 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 will intimate online worship by email. Meditation and prayers are also available via the phone line. (01786 585122) Rev Ellen Larson Davidson’s contact details: Tel: 01786 871249; Email: elarsondavidson@churchofscotland. org.uk.
BIBLE STUDY
There will be no Zoom Bible Study on Wednesday, March 30.
PRAYER ZOOM MEETINGS
Format will change. Further information will be sent by email.
LENTEN WALKS
The fourth of the Lenten Walks will begin from Kippen Church, Fore Road, at 10am tomorrow (Saturday). Tea/coffee and wrapped biscuits will be provided in the Church House at the end of the walk. On April 2, the walk will begin at Buchlyvie Parish Church.
SWI NEWS
At the last meeting Margaret Oswald assisted by her daughter at the projector gave a most interesting illustrated talk on the history of Flanders Moss which is one of the largest remaining raised bogs in Britain. In earlier years the aim