District News
ALVA COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Alva Community Council is meeting online using Zoom until further notice. 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. If you would like an item, put on an agenda, please email info@ alvacommunitycouncil.org.uk. Elected Clackmannanshire councillors, police representatives and subgroups will be sent a link by email, to Alva CC meetings automatically. Monthly updates will be announced by newspaper, public notice, Alva CC website and Alva CC social media. You can keep up to date by visiting the Alva CC website.
BANNOCKBURN COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
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. Councillor Margaret Brisley is available for consultations by email, telephone or online using Zoom or Microsoft Teams. If you are experiencing a problem with a council service or are looking for advice, get in touch using email (brisleym@ stirling.gov.uk) or by telephone 01786 233130.
LADYWELL CHURCH
Easter Sunday service at 11.15am, bring your bonnets and painted eggs. Tea and coffee will be available after the service. Coffee morning tomorrow (Thursday) is from 10.30am till noon. On Saturday, April 16 the monthly coffee morning will be from 10.30am until noon. Please come along and enjoy the fellowship.
ALLAN CHURCH
Easter service on Sunday at 11.15am will be led by Rev Peter Gill. All welcome to attend. Please take a lateral flow test before coming to church. Church of Scotland mitigations are still in place. Face masks are optional under Scottish Government guidelines but should be worn on entry and exiting church and hand sanitisers and face masks are available (in case you forget your own and still wish to use one). Collections for the foodbank can be left in the church. Last Lenten Bible Study at 2pm in Allan Church Community Hall today (Wednesday) and Bible Study continues every Wednesday at the same time. On Easter Saturday (April 16) from 10am till noon, there is an Easter Egg competition for the children, entry £3.50. Tombola and home baking stall.
ALLAN CHURCH TUESDAY COFFEE CLUB
The club will run on the first and third Tuesday of each month due to reduced numbers of helpers. Next meeting is April 19. It will still be from 10-11.30am. If you would like to help out please come along and speak to a member of the team. Organisers are looking forward to seeing everyone again. If the banner is out, then the club is open, but please do a lateral flow test before attending.
BANNOCKBURN BUTTERCUP CAFÉ
The cafe in Allan Church Community Hall is postponed at the moment due to the rise in Covid cases. Please watch this space for further updates.
MURRAYFIELD UF CHURCH
Murrayfield’s Easter Sunday service will be led by Rev Gary Barclay in the church hall at10.30am, and will also be available on Youtube at Murrayfield UF Online from 10.30am onwards. The Indoor Walking Group meets on Zoom at 4pm on Mondays and Fridays - details from Jean Hastings.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Services are at 7pm in the following churches - Allan Church today (Wednesday) and Good Friday; Ladywell Church tomorrow (Maundy Thursday).
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. Councillor Danny Gibson is available by email or for telephone and online consultations using Microsoft Teams or Zoom. If you are experiencing a problem with a council service, get in touch using email (gibsond@stirling.gov.uk) or mobile 07881 310929.
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.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Services will be held tday (Wednesday) at St Ninians Old Church (preacher: Rev Alan Miller assisted by Iain Armstrong); tomorrow (Maundy Thursday) at the Church of the Holy Rude (preacher: Rev Gary Mcintyre) and Friday, April 15 (Good Friday) at St Mark’s Church (preacher: Rev Scott Mcinnes).
COUNCILLORS SURGERIES
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. Councillor Chris Kane is available for telephone consultations and for online surgeries using Zoom or Microsoft Teams. If you are experiencing a problem with a council service or have an idea to help improve the ward, get in touch using email (kanec@ stirling.gov.uk) or telephone 01786 233127 to make an appointment. Chris is also contactable through Facebook at www. facebook.com/votechriskane
BINGO
Cash bingo every Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Crawford Hall.
BRIDGE OF ALLAN LECROPT KIRK
Holy Week Services: tomorrow (Maundy Thursday) 7pm at Lecropt; Good Friday 7pm at St Blane’s; Holy
Saturday 7pm at Lecropt (short service); Easter Sunday 8am Sunrise Service at Lecropt followed by breakfast; 10am Easter Service at St Blane’s. Sunday 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 on Saturday, Apriol 30 - to book contact Janet 07733 598830.
ROCK AND REEL
The popular seated class has resumed In Bridge of Allan Parish Church Hall on Tuesdays from 1.45-2.30pm followed by coffee and a chat. Cost £5 per session. All welcome, suitable for wheelchair users. A few spaces still Available in the aerobics classes for the over 55s also in the church hall on Mondays from 2.45-3.30pm and Wednesdays 11-11.45am. Further details from Tricia Chillas 07740 676639.
ST SAVIOUR’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Today (Wednesday) there will be a Quiet Eucharist at 11am in the Choir Vestry.
BRIDGE OF ALLAN BOWLING CLUB
Saturday, April 9 was the opening day for the club, hosted by Ladies’ President Liz Davis and Gents President Phil Howarth. The competition was a Gents’ President’s team against a Ladies’ President’s team with the Gents winning by 48-42. The most successful rink was Phil Howarth, Jean Fisher, Jas Robertson and Kay Fairgrieve who had a winning margin of 18 points. Monday, April 11 and today (Wednesday) at 1.45pm sees the start of the Ladies’ rink sessions and Wednesday, April 20 sees the start of the Gents evening rink sessions starting at 6.45pm. The last carpet bowls session will take place tonight (Wednesday) at 6.45pm. Last Friday’s Joker prize was won by Bill Mcgill.
BRIDGE OF ALLAN PARISH CHURCH
Sunday worship will be held in the church at 11am, the service will be led by Rev David Clark. Sunday services will continue to be live-streamed via Facebook Live and will be available on Facebook thereafter.
BROOMRIDGE COUNCILLORS SURGERIES
Councillor Bryan Flannagan will hold online surgeries by appointment 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. Councillor Chris Kane is available for telephone consultations and for online surgeries using Zoom or Microsoft Teams. If you are experiencing a problem with a council service or have an idea to help improve the ward, get in touch using email (kanec@ stirling.gov.uk) or telephone 01786 233127 to make an appointment. Chris is also contactable through Facebook at www. facebook.com/votechriskane
CAMBUSBARRON COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Christine Simpson is available by email or for telephone and online consultations using Microsoft Teams. If you are experiencing a problem with a council service, get in touch using email (simpsonc@stirling.gov.uk) or telephone 01786 233126.
BRUCE MEMORIAL CHURCH
Today (Wednesday) ‘The Miracle Maker’ - an animated film about the life of Jesus - will be shown in the church hhall from 10-11.30am. The church will also be Open for Prayer from 10am-noon. All are welcome to Holy Week services in the church. Communion service is on Thursday at 11am and there is a Good Friday service of readings and reflections on April 15 at 7pm. On Sunday, everyone is invited to join at 9am for an Easter egg hunt and short outdoor service at the Commondry - meet at the car park at the top of Quarry Road. The Easter allage celebration will be at 11am in the church. There is still time to take part in our Easter Creative Arts Challenge. Create anything you like on the theme ‘Death and Resurrection’ and bring it to church any time this week. Creme eggs for all participants.
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. Councillor Danny Gibson is available by email or for telephone and online consultations using Microsoft Teams or Zoom. If you are experiencing a problem with a council service, get in touch using email (gibsond@stirling.gov.uk) or mobile 07881 310929.
CAUSEWAYHEAD CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH
The church has moved back to its home at Wallace High School with meetings at 10.30am on Sundays. All welcome - please book a ticket via www.cornerstonestirling. org
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. Councillor Danny Gibson is available by email or for telephone and online consultations using Microsoft Teams or Zoom. If you are experiencing a problem with a council service, get in touch using email (gibsond@stirling.gov.uk) or mobile 07881 310929.
LOGIE KIRK
The Rev Jan Steyn can be contacted on 01786 271809 or at Jsteyn@ churchofscotland.org.uk. Worship is taking place as usual in the kirk every Sunday at 11am. All attending are encouraged to take a lateral flow test beforehand as requested by the amended Test and Protect guidance. People are allowed to sit where they wish but there will be an area for those who would prefer to sit socially distanced. The wearing of masks by the congregation will continue. The website is available at www.logiekirk. org. For enquiries regarding hiring one of the halls or committee rooms contact Office Manager Jackie Taylor on 01786 448251 or on 07749 565524.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
The following additional services will be taking place as part of the Easter celebrations: tomorrow (Maundy Thursday) service in the Kirk at 7.30pm; Good Friday (April 15) service in the Kirk at 7.30pm; Easter Sunday (April 17) service in the Kirk at 11am.
CITY CENTRE 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. Councillor Danny Gibson is available by email or for telephone and online consultations using Microsoft Teams or Zoom. If you are experiencing a problem with a council service, get in touch using email (gibsond@stirling.gov.uk) or mobile 07881 310929.
QUEEN STREET METHODIST CHURCH.
Tomorrow, the Maundy Thursday service will be held at 7.30pm and will include the Sacrament of Holy Communion. The preacher will be Rev Mary Patterson. Easter Sunday worship will be at 10.30am. The preacher will be Rev Keith Pearce. The service will include the Sacrament of Holy Communion. Both services will be in person and accessible on Zoom. The Zoom link can be found at www.stirlingmethodistchurch.org.uk/ news and on the front of the news sheet. Refreshments will be served after Sunday worship. Covid restrictions are being removed but you are requested to follow any guidance given by the stewards.
PARK CHURCH
On Easter Sunday there will be a halfhour informal service at the King’s Park (meet near the tennis courts) at 7.30am. The Easter Family service led by the Rev Attie Van Wyk will be at 11am in the church. Tea and coffee will be served at tables after the service in the Main Hall and all are welcome to come for a chat and fellowship. The Stirling Kirks Together Friendship Lunch is in the Main Hall today (Wednesday) at noon. Homemade soup, filled rolls and home baking. Everyone of any age is invited to come and bring a friend. Coffee Club will take place in the Main Hall tomorrow (Thursday) from 10.30am to 11.30am - everyone is welcome to join us for a cuppa and a chat. Sparks Preschool playgroup is on holiday until April 22. In an emergency Mr Van Wyk can be contacted at the Park Church manse on 01786- 478269. E-mail: Avanwyk@ churchofscotland.org.uk. Church office is open until Friday, April 15 from 9.30amnoon. It will be closed the following week (April 19 to 22) but messages can be left on the telephone (01786-462400) or by email: parkchurchstirling@gmail.com
CHURCH OF THE HOLY RUDE
The joint service for Easter will be held in the Church of the Holy Rude at 11am led by Rev Alan Miller and Mr Iain Armstrong, and will include the celebration of the Sacrament of Holy Communion. For more information: holyrude.org
HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Holy Week activities: today (Wednesday) at 7.30pm - Stations of the Cross. Tomorrow (Maundy Thursday) at 7.30pm - Sung Eucharist and Watch, Friday, April 15 (Good Frday) at 7.30pm - The Liturgy pf Good Friday, Saturday, April 16 at 9pm - Easter Vigil. On Easter Sunday there will be a Service of Holy