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. Acovid regulations have been updated with social distancing no longer required and it is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering in church. However infection rates are still high and a minority remain vulnerable despite the vaccinations, so for the benefit of all it might be beneficial to wear a face mask which can be removed for singing. A personal choice and one where it is hoped people would use their common sense.
LENTEN WALK
The walk tomorrow (Saturday) leaves Gargunnock Parish Church at 10am.
ST MARY’S SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Service at 11.15am each Sunday. Visitors should book through secretary@ stmarychurchaberfoyle.org.uk whilst restrictions remain.
CONCERT
The next concert in St Mary’s Church will be at 3pm on Sunday, April 10, given by Stewart Kempster, bass, Katherine Wren, viola, David Martin, viola, and Kevin Duggan, organ. They will be performing Passiontide music by JS Bach, Cesar Franck, Rebecca Clarke, as well as Sprituals and Irish folk songs. As always, entrance is by voluntary donation, and the concert will last an hour. Tickets may be booked in advance via aberfoyleconcerts@gmail.com.
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
On Sunday at 11.15am the service will be taken by Mrs Margaret Baxter. 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
Holy Week Services - Palm Sunday (April 10) at 11.15am led by Rev Scott Brown. Monday, April 11 at 7pm led by Mr Brown. Maundy Thursday (April 14) at 7pm, Sacrament of Holy Communion led by Mr Brown. Good Friday (April 15) at 7pm in Gartmore Church led by Mr Brown. Easter Sunday (April 17) at 9am, Open Air Service at Gartmore Playing Field led by Mr Brown. Filled rolls will be served to those who have booked at the Black Bull. At 11.15am there will be a joint service at Buchlyvie led by Mr Brown. On April 13 the Wednesday Group will meet in the Session Room of Buchlyvie Church.
WI NEWS
The next meeting will take place on Tuesday, April 12 in the village hall at 7.30pm when guest is Ambreen Rasool. The theme of the evening is “The women who shaped me” and the competition will be a photograph of a European landmark (Mary Mcgregor Trophy). All welcome.
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.Holy Week Services - Palm Sunday (April 10) at 11.15am; Monday, April 11 to Good Friday (April 15), evening worship. There will also be a morning walk through Callander on Good Friday. Easter Sunday (April 17) at 11.15am. Further details from Rev Jeff Mccormick or on Facebook page.
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.
BOWLING CLUB
The official opening of the green takes place tomorrow (Saturday) at 1.30pm for a 2pm start. Membership fees are £65, new members half price and juniors free. The Monday open rink nights start on April 11 at 6.30pm. For anyone wishing to try bowls, there are spare bowls for use. Please wear flat soled shoes on the green. The club wishes all fellow bowlers in the region the best of luck for the coming season, and hope to enjoy your company as the competitions are all re-instated following the two year break. Contact Donald Grieve on 07513 488453 for more details.
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 held on Thursday, April 14 at 2pm in the Winnock Hotel. There will be a talk by local girl Melanie Woods,on her journ ey from her initial accident which resulted in her becoming a wheelchair user towards her representing Great Britain at the Tokyo Paralympics last year. Everyone welcome to come along for what promises to be a very interesting talk. As usual tea and coffee and biscuits will be available and there will be a raffle.
SENIOR CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION
The next meeting is on Tuesday, April 19 at 2pm and will be the AGM and musical entertainment.
GALA DAY
A meeting will be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday, April 12 in the village hal.
LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
The final meeting of Drymen Local History Society this session will take place on Thursday, April 28 in the village hall. Cheese and wine will be served from 7.15pm, followed by contributions by members. John Carruthers will speak about the filming at Buchanan Castle for the Abandoned Engineering TV programme, Peter Smith will demonstrate the LIDAR system (Light detection and ranging), which can be used to create 3D representations of the earth’s surface or ocean bottom, and Robert Livingstone will discuss the Barnwell Brothers from Balfron and Scottish aviation history. A brief AGM will follow the talks.
GARTMORE CHURCH
Service on Palm Sunday at 10am with Rev Scott Brown. 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. Acovid regulations have been updated with social distancing no longer required and it is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering in church. However infection rates are still high and a minority remain vulnerable despite the vaccinations, so for the benefit of all it might be beneficial to wear a face mask which can be removed for singing. A personal choice and one where it is hoped people would use their common sense.
LENTEN WALK
The walk tomorrow (Saturday) leaves Gargunnock Parish Church at 10am.
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 Palm Sunday, at 10.30am the Rev Stuart Sharp assisted by Ruth Kennedy, Probationer Minister, begins the services leading up to Easter with the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem. This leads on to worship during Holy Week when all are invited to joint services beginning on Wednesday, April 13 in Strathblane Church when Mr Sharp and Ruth Kennedy will lead the praise followed by Rev Murdo Campbell who will celebrate Maundy Thursday in Killearn Kirk on April 14. On Good Friday (April 15) Mr Sharp will take the service in Buchanan Church. The three services all begin at 7.30pm. Hand sanitising and face coverings will be observed. The Killearn Kirk Coffee Morning will be held in the Kirk Halls tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am to noon.
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.
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
The library outreach programme is fortnightly on Tuesdays in Killin Library from 1-3pm. Contact Chris Kinnaird on 07498 925157 or by e-mail: chris. kinnaird@stirlingcab.casonline.org.uk or via www.stirlingcab.org.uk.
KINLOCHARD ABERFOYLE PARISH CHURCH
Service on Sunday will be at the usual time of 11.15am when a warm welcome will be extended to all. Acovid regulations have been updated with social distancing no longer required and it is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering in church. However infection rates are still high and a minority remain vulnerable despite the vaccinations, so for the benefit of all it might be beneficial to wear a face mask which can be removed for singing. A personal choice and one where it is hoped people would use their common sense.
LENTEN WALK
The walk tomorrow (Saturday) leaves Gargunnock Parish Church at 10am.
KIPPEN CHURCH
It is planned that Rev Ellen Larson
Davidson will lead the service in Kippen Church this Sunday at 11.15am. Please take a lateral flow test before attending church. It is not now a legal requirement to wear a mask during the service, but it is still recommended. 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.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
On Maundy Thursday (April 14), there will be a Communion Service in Kippen Church at 7pm. On Good Friday (April 15) there will be a joint service in Norrieston Church, Thornhill, at 7pm.
ONLINE WORSHIP
Rev Ellen will intimate online worship by email. Meditation and prayers are also available via the phone line. (01786 585122) Rev Ellen’s contact details: Tel: 01786 871249; Email: elarsondavidson@ churchofscotland.org.uk.
BIBLE STUDY
A Lenten study using “Not a Tame Lion by Hilary Brand” looking at the writings of CS Lewis and movies based on his books and life will be held on Wednesdays at 10am. Ellen has a few copies of the study book and the DVDS of “Shadowlands” and “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe” which can be borrowed. If interested in joining, please contact Ellen to get link.
LENTEN WALKS
The sixth of the Lenten Walks will begin from Gargunnock Church, Manse Brae, FK8 3BQ at 10am tomorrow (Saturday). Car parking s available at new cemetery and Manse Brae. Tea/coffee and wrapped biscuits will be provided in the Ross Anderson Rroom near the church entrance gate at the end of the walk. On Saturday, April 16, Rev Dr Lesley Stanley will lead a walk from the Pathfoot Building in the grounds of Stirling University. Car parking is available at the Pathfoot Building. On entering the University grounds, turn immediately left and first left again.
PORT OF MENTEITH CHURCH
Worship on Sunday will be at 10am. All welcome.
RUSKIE WI NEWS
The next meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 12 in Norrieston Church Hall, Thornhill, starting at 7.30pm. Guest is Penny Ralston of Lonicera Flowers who will give a floral art demonstration. Lonicera specialise in offering affordable, contemporary flowers for every occasion and is based in Bridge of Allan. Competitions: Mrs Beaton Memorial Rose Bowl; Spring flower arrangement in a jug. A spring inspired photograph. Please bring your own mug. A wrapped biscuit will be provided. All welcome. If you would like more information please contact Liz on 01877 330550.