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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.
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 Rev Dr Lesley Stanley. 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 - thanks to all who contributed towards this.
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) at 12.30pm in the Session Room, Buchlyvie Blether takes place with soup, filled roll and hot drink plus time to catch up on news. Sunday service at 11.15am with Rev Scott Brown. At 4pm a cafe-style informal meeting in the church will take place, This is a new venture and may be of particular interest to families and younger members of the village. On May 4, the Wednesday Group will be at 10.30am in the Session Room of the church. All welcome to attend all or any of the above. It is requested that a mask is worn when moving around inside the church.
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.
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
On April 14, members enjoyed a talk from Melanie Woods, a local girl who most members have known since she was a child. She talked about her journey from able-bodied PE teacher, the accident where she was knocked off her bike and her rehabilitation at the Spinal Injuries Unit in Glasgow to how she became a competitor in the wheelchair race events at the Tokyo Paralympics last year. Melanie’s “can do” attitude and her independence since her accident are an inspiration and all at the WI wish her success as she goes forward towards the Commonwealth Games this year in Birmingham. The next meeting is on May 12 at 2pm in the Winnock Hotel. This is the AGM and last meeting of this session. There are plans for a late lunch/high tea as well as the usual raffle. More information including cost to follow.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
An ordinary meeting of the community council will be held at 7.30pm on Tuesday, May 32 in the village hall.
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
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
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.
KIPPEN CHURCH
It is planned that Rev Ellen Larson Davidson will lead the service on Sunday at 11.15am. If you feel unwell please look after yourself and stay at home. If you have symptoms of Covid please arrange for a test. Updates of interest can always be found on Facebook Kippen and Norrieston Parish Churches of Scotland and Google.
ONLINE WORSHIP
Please contact Ellen to get the Zoom link for the service from Norrieston Church at 10am. 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.
RAILTON SCOTT CANCER APPEAL KIPPEN
Once again it has not been possible to
PORT OF MENTEITH CHURCH
Worship on Sunday will be at 10am. Please wear a mask to enter and exit the church, the mask can be removed during the service if you wish. Distancing will still be retained in the pews. All welcome.
STRATHBLANE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
The library outreach programme is fortnightly on Thursdays in Strathblane Library from 2-4pm. Contact Chris Kinnaird on 07498 925157 or by e-mail: chris.kinnaird@stirlingcab.casonline.org. uk or via www.stirlingcab.org.uk.
THORNHILL NORRIESTON CHURCH
Sunday worship, led by the minister, Rev Ellen Larson Davidson, will take place at the usual time of 10am. Everyone welcome. While there is no longer a requirement to wear face coverings, in the interest of doing our best to keep everyone safe and out of consideration to those who feel hesitant, everyone should monitor their own health and that of their household and if possible do a lateral flow test before attending church. Every effort will be made to ensure that all worshippers feel comfortable; we ask that masks are worn when entering and moving about in the building and that a degree of spacing in the pews is maintained. Ellen can be contacted by telephone on 01786 871249 or 07412 578997 and by email on elarsondavidson@churchofscotland. org.uk.
GARDENING SOCIETY
Plant Sale will be held on Saturday, May 14, doors open at 2pm. Schedules for the 39th annual flower show are in the Village Store. Norman has a good supply of compost as well as tomato and dahlia plants. Contact him on 01360 850600.