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
Sunday worship will be held at the usual time of 11.15am, when a warm welcome will be extended to all. Covid restrictions have been removed but hand sanitiser and face masks are available should people choose to continue with moderate safety.
ST MARY’S SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Service at 11.15am each Sunday. Visitors should book through secretary@ stmarychurchaberfoyle.org.uk whilst restrictions remain.
BOWLING CLUB
The club is pleased to say that it is getting ready for the new season. The opening of the green event will take place on Sunday, April 24, gathering at 1.30pm with play commencing at 2pm. A short friendly match is being organised followed by refreshments. All members are encouraged to attend. Anyone interested in trying out bowls as a new pastime is invited to attend the event or contact Stewart on 07792 659980 to learn about the club and its seasons activities. The small sociable club has some spare equipment for new members to try out.
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 The Worship Group. Tea/ coffee will be served after the service. Covid regulations have been updated so it is no longer a legal requirement to wear a face covering in church. 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
Sunday service at 11.15am will be led by Rev Scott Brown. On April 27 at 10.30am the Wednesday Group meets in the Session Room. On Friday, April 29, Buchlyvie Blether with soup, roll, hot drink and chat is at 12.30pm. All welcome. Face mask must be worn when moving around in the building.
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
Tomorrow (Saturday) from 10.30am12.30pm in Callander Kirk Hall. 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.
DRYMEN ART CLUB
The club’s exhibition and sale takes plce this weekend for the first time in three years, tomorrow (Saturday) and Sunday from 9am till 5pm in the village hall. Admission is free and refreshments, teas, coffees, etc. will be available. New members are welcome. Anyone interested should come along to Drymen Village Hall any Wednesday between 1pm and 4pm.
SENIOR CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION
On Tuesday, President Mary Ronald welcomed a good turnout of 25 members to the AGM. The office bearers remain unchanged but Ruby and Tommy Doyle and Ellen Brown retired from the committee and were thanked for their years of loyal service which were very much appreciated by all. Barbara Crooks, Bethia Hillhouse and Elizabeth Mccaig have been kind enough to agree to join the committee and thanks go to them. The business meeting over, Linda then played a selection of piano tunes for “Placename that Tune”, which, judging by the laughter was a bit of lighthearted fun and not too competitive. The outing is on Tuesday, May 3, this year travelling by cars to Helensburgh, leaving Drymen at 2pm. There will be time for a couple of hours in the town and then high tea at the Commodore Hotel at 5pm. Anyone unsure of the travel arrangements or who can no longer manage please ring Linda on 01360 660706.
LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
The final meeting of Drymen Local History Society this session will take place on Thursday, April 28 in the village
GARTMORE CHURCH
Service on 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
Sunday worship will be held at the usual time of 11.15am, when a warm welcome will be extended to all. Covid restrictions have been removed, but hand sanitiser and face masks are available should people choose to continue with moderate safety.
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
Rev Stuart Sharp and Ruth Kennedy will lead worship on Sunday at 10.30am.
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