District News
ALVA COMMUNITY COUNCIL
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BANNOCKBURN ALLAN CHURCH
New Year’s day service at 11.15am led by Rev Peter Gill. All welcome.
START UP STIRLING
Collections for the food bank and other items can be left in Allan Church and they will then be delivered to the foodbank. They are in real need of ready meals, cup a soups and Pot Noodles, UHT milk, coffee, cereal bars, jars of fish/meat paste, tinned ready meals, tinned meat, cooking sauces and oatcakes/crackers. Your support is vital especially in these times and is much appreciated.
LADYWELL CHURCH
On Sunday January 1 at 10.30am a short service will be held. All welcome to these services.
COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Alasdair Macpherson can be contacted on 01786 233120 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues you want to raise. He can also be emailed at: macphersona@stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Brian Hambly can be contacted on 01786 233125 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues. He can also be emailed at: hamblyb@stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Margaret Brisley is available for surgery appointments in person, by phone or online. Book an appointment using email (brisleym@stirling.gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233130).
MURRAYFIELD UNITED FREE CHURCH
The Warm Space Drop-in Centre will be open on Thursday afternoon (December 29) in Bannockburn Enterprise Hub (formerly the Royal Bank of Scotland) in Quakerfield from 2-4pm. Tea, coffee, juice, newspapers and board games available - all welcome. Sunday services continue on New Year’s Day at
10.30am in the Hub and on Youtube.
BLAIRLOGIE COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Danny Gibson is available for surgery appointments in person, on the phone or online. Book an appointment via email(gibsond@stirling. gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233128).
BRAEHEAD BINGO
Cash bingo every Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Crawford Hall.
COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Bryan Flannagan hosts regular surgeries across Stirling East and can be contacted on 01786 233111 or by email at flannaganb@stirling.gov. uk. All correspondence is received, read and responded to, by him personally. If calling, please leave your contact details to allow him to contact you directly. Councillor Chris Kane is available for surgery appointments in person, on the phone or online. Book an appointment via email (kanec@stirling.gov.uk), telephone (01786 233127) or Facebook (facebook. com/votechriskane).
STIRLING NORTH PARISH CHURCH
Sunday service at 10.30am led by Rev Scott Mcinnes and livestreamed on www. stirlingnorth.org/whats-on/livestream. Warm Space Drop In Hub open on Fridays 10am to 3pm. Tea/coffee/soup newspapers and games etc available. Everyone welcome. More details at stirlingnorth.org.
LINE DANCING
Line Dancing every Monday in the Crawford Hall, 7.30pm start. All welcome.
BRIDGE OF ALLAN PARISH CHURCH
Services continue to be livestreamed via Facebook Live and available on Facebook thereafter https://www.facebook.com/ Bridgeofallanparishchurch.
TEA’S COMPANY
Held every Monday between 2pm and 4pm in the Honeyman Hall at Bridge of Allan Parish Church, Tea’s Company is a community group for those who want a chat, make new friends, feeling lonely or isolated. Friendly atmosphere. Free cake and tea. Members play bingo, hold quizzes, singalongs and have theme days.
ST SAVIOUR’S CHURCH
There will not be a Eucharist on Wednesday morning this week or next - it will resume next week on January 4. Sunday, January 1, is New Year’s Day. The Eucharist at 10.30am will be led by our Lay Readers - Sue White and Nick Price. The theme of the service is The Naming of Jesus. The Movement class for Seniors will be on holiday until Thursday January 5. The Winter Drop-in Centre will be open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11.30am4.30pm throughout Christmas and the New Year and every week until further notice. Tea, coffee and soup available in a warm and welcoming space. The church hall is now available to hire - contact 01786 833559. The church is open every day from 10am until 4pm for private prayer and meditation - everyone welcome. With the relaxation of COVID guidance please be ‘Distance Aware’.
LECROPT KIRK
Morning worship 11.30am led by Rev Gary Caldwell, all welcome. Service livestreamed 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. Fridays@ Lecropt noon-3pm. Next Oasis - Sunday February 5 at 6pm in the hall.
MASONIC
Lodge Abercromby No 531: first regular meeting of 2023 in the Masonic Temple, Bridge of Allan, on Tuesday January 10 at 7.30pm. Business of the evening the FC Degree, to which the new Right Worshipful Master and Office Bearers extend a warm and sincere welcome to all Brethren and visitors to attend.
BROOMRIDGE COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Bryan Flannagan hosts regular surgeries across Stirling East and can be contacted on 01786 233111 or by email at flannaganb@stirling.gov.uk. All correspondence is received, read and responded to, by him personally. If calling, please leave your contact details to allow him to contact you directly. Councillor Chris Kane is available for surgery appointments in person, on the phone or online. Book an appointment via email (kanec@stirling.gov.uk), telephone (01786 233127) or Facebook (facebook.com/votechriskane).
CAMBUSBARRON COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Jen Preston can be contacted on 01786 233126 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues you want to raise with her. She can also be emailed at prestonj@stirling.gov.uk.
BRUCE MEMORIAL CHURCH
Community Hub Warm Space open in the Church Hall today (Wednesday) from noon-4pm for everyone in the community. Drop in for tea, coffee, toast and chat. Soup lunch available from noon-1.30pm. Our New Year’s Day all-age service is at 11am. We will begin a new series in Mark’s gospel, perfect for anyone wanting to get to know Jesus for themselves. We will also share bread and wine as we rejoice in God’s amazing grace, on the first day of 2023.
OASIS GROUP
Oasis Group meetings recommence on Tuesday January 10. Happy Christmas to all our group members and their families and friends. Any information call Angela on 07977342022.
CAMBUSKENNETH COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Danny Gibson is available for surgery appointments in person, on the phone or online. Book an appointment via email (gibsond@stirling. gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233128).
CAUSEWAYHEAD CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY CHURCH
The church meets at Wallace High School at 10.30am on Sundays. All welcome - more details on www. cornerstonestirling.org
LOGIE KIRK
The minister, the Rev Jan Steyn, can be contacted on 01786 271809 or at Jsteyn@ churchofscotland.org.uk. Worship usually takes place on Sundays in the Kirk at 11am, however, there are additional services/events and some changes over the month of December up to the New Year. January 1, New Year’s Service in the Kirk at 11am. All welcome to these services and events, including visitors to the area. Coffee mornings each Tuesday in the Lesser Hall in Causewayhead 10amnoon. Come along and bring a friend. For enquiries regarding the hiring of one of our halls or committee rooms contact office manager Jackie Taylor on 01786 448251 or on 07749565524. The Kirk website is at www,logiekirk.org
COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Danny Gibson is available for surgery appointments in person, on the phone or online. Book an appointment via email (gibsond@stirling. gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233128).
CITY CENTRE COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Danny Gibson is available for surgery appointments in person, on the phone or online. Book an appointment via email (gibsond@stirling. gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233128).
QUEEN STREET METHODIST CHURCH
Sunday worship, on New Year’s day at 10.30am led by the Rev Mary Patterson. The service will be both in person and accessible on Zoom. The Zoom link can be found at www.stirlingmethodistchurch. org.uk/news and on the front of the Newssheet. Refreshments served after worship. Everyone welcome. Further information about the church can be found on the website. We wish everyone a peaceful and joyous New Year.
HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
On January 1 there will be a Sung Eucharist for the First Sunday after Christmas at 10.30am. Tots’ Café will resume later in January. For more information, see the Church website and Facebook page. You can also get in touch at contact@holytrinitystirling.org or tel 01786 359821.
PARK CHURCH
Service on New Year’s Day (January 1) at 11am, led by Rev Attie Van Wyk. This will be followed by refreshments in the Main Hall. All welcome. Many thanks to all those who donated generously at the Christmas Eve Services. Over £1000 will be divided between two charities: Motor Neurone Disease Scotland and the Uganda Childbirth Injuries Trust. Coffee club is on holiday today (Wednesday) and resumes Thursday January 5. Park Church Office is closed until 9.30am on Tuesday January 10. Urgent messages left on the office telephone (01786-462400) will be monitored remotely, as will e-mails sent via our website (www.parkchurchstirling. org) or directly to: parkchurchstirling@ gmail.com.
CHURCH OF THE HOLY RUDE
The joint service for Sunday, January 1, first Sunday after Christmas, will be held in the Church of the Holy Rude at 11am, led by Revd Alan Miller. For more information: holyrude.org.
VIEWFIELD ERSKINE CHURCH
New Years Day Service at the Church of the Holy Rude, Sunday January 1 at 11am.
CORNTON COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Residents are invited to attend an information session in Cornton Community Centre at 7pm on Monday January 23 on re-establishing a community council for the area. Members of Stirling Council’s Community Development team and local councillors will be on hand to discuss the process and answer questions.
CORNTON BAPTIST CHURCH
All welcome to services in the church building at 10.30am and 6.30pm.
COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Danny Gibson is available for surgery appointments in person, on the phone or online. Book an appointment via email (gibsond@stirling. gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233128).
COWIE COWIE AND PLEAN CHURCH
New Year’s day, January 1, 10am service taken by Rev Peter Gill. All welcome.
COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Alasdair Macpherson can be contacted on 01786 233120 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues you want to raise. He can also be emailed at: macphersona@stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Brian Hambly can be contacted on 01786 233125 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues. He can be emailed at: hamblyb@stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Margaret Brisley is available for surgery appointments in person, by phone or online. Book an appointment using email (brisleym@stirling.gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233130).
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
The library outreach programme is on Mondays in Cowie Library from 10am1pm. Contact Chris Kinnaird on 07498 925157 or by e-mail: chris.kinnaird@ stirlingcab.casonline.org.uk or via www. stirlingcab.org.uk.
DUNBLANE BOYS BRIGADE
Our Anchor Boys section (for P1-P3) is keen to welcome new members on Wednesday evenings 6.15-7.15pm at the Cathedral Hall. A weekly programme for boys includes games, crafts, bible stories and more, as well as special events. Get in touch to enquire about your boy joining. For more information about BB activities in Dunblane, call 01786 821387, email info@dunblanebb.org.uk or find the company on social media @dunblanebb.
FREE CHURCH
Sunday services have resumed at Dunblane Free Church, the morning service at 11.30am with Kirk for Kids at 10.30am and the evening service at 6.30pm. Prayer and Bible Study meeting now in the church again at 7.30pm on Thursdays. Visitors welcome. For more information, contact the minister Rev Allan Shearer on 01786 609827.
DUNBLANE ACCORDION AND FIDDLE CLUB
No meeting in December. The first meeting in 2023 is on January 18, when guest artists are the James Coutts Scottish Dance Band.
FALLIN COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Alasdair Macpherson can be contacted on 01786 233120 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues you want to raise with him. He can also be emailed at: macphersona@stirling. gov.uk. Councillor Brian Hambly can be contacted on 01786 233125 and can arrange to meet in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues you want to raise. He can also be emailed at: hamblyb@stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Margaret Brisley is available for surgery appointments in person, on the phone or online. Book an appointment using email (brisleym@stirling.gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233130)
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
Stirling CAB’S advice drop-in service has a fortnightly service on Mondays in Fallin 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.
HILLPARK COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Bryan Flannagan hosts regular surgeries across Stirling East and can be contacted on 01786 233111 or by email at flannaganb@stirling.gov. uk. All correspondence is received, read and responded to, by him personally. If calling, please leave your contact details to allow him to contact you directly. Councillor Chris Kane is available for surgery appointments in person, on the phone or online. Book an appointment via email (kanec@stirling.gov.uk), telephone (01786 233127) or Facebook (facebook. com/votechriskane).
MENSTRIE PARISH CHURCH
T-in 2 is taking a break but restarts on January 11 at 10.30am.
MENSTRIE UNITED FREE CHURCH
On New Year’s Day a shortened service will be held at the normal time of 10am. We wish a Safe and Peaceful 2023 to all.
PLEAN COWIE AND PLEAN CHURCH
New Year’s day, January 1, 10am service taken by Rev Peter Gill. All welcome.
COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Alasdair Macpherson can be contacted on 01786 233120 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues you want to raise. He can also be emailed at: macphersona@stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Brian Hambly can be contacted on 01786 233125 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues. He can also be emailed at: hamblyb@stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Margaret Brisley is available for surgery appointments in person, by phone or online. Book an appointment using email (brisleym@stirling.gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233130)
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
Stirling CAB’S advice drop-in service has a fortnightly service on Mondays in Plean 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.
RAPLOCH SALVATION ARMY CHURCH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE
Sunday worship takes place in the hall in Drip Road at 11am. Meals for the homeless are now available on the premises, Monday to Friday, between 2pm and 3pm. The charity shop is open on weekdays from 10am to 2pm. For further information or to contact the drug and alcohol support worker or Debt Adviser, ring 01786 448923. The Valley Furniture Project in Munro Road is open from 9.30am to 4.30pm. For info 01786 479262.
COUNCILLORS’ SURGERIES
Councillor Danny Gibson is available for surgery appointments in person, on the phone or online. Book an appointment via email (gibsond@stirling. gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233128).
RIVERSIDE COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Danny Gibson is available for surgery appointments in person, on the phone or online. Book an appointment via email (gibsond@stirling. gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233128).
BOWLING CLUB
The committee would like to wish all bowlers a Happy Christmas and a healthy New Year. The next management committee meeting is in the clubhouse on Tuesday January 10 at 7pm.
ST NINIANS COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Jen Preston can be contacted on 01786 233126 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues you want to raise. She can also be emailed at prestonj@ stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Margaret Brisley is available for surgery appointments in person, by phone or online. Book an appointment using email (brisleym@stirling. gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233130).
ST NINIANS UNITED FREE CHURCH
On New Years Day (Sunday) a service to begin the New Year will be held at 11am. This will be conducted by Rev M Keane. There will be no Evening Service. For details of how to also join the service online email onlinestninians@ufcos. org.uk or visit our website www.ufcos.org.uk/stirling.
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ST NINIANS COMMUNITY CHURCH
No Sunday Services until January 15. Re:fresh Cafe now closed until January 13. For more information see http:// stninianscommunitychurch.org.
ST NINIANS OLD PARISH CHURCH
There will be a service on New Year’s Day at 10.30am, conducted by the Rev Gary J Mcintyre and all will be welcome.
The service can be viewed on the Church Youtube channel.
TORBREX COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Next Torbrex Community Council meeting on Monday January 9 at Stirling High School, Room 1, at 6.45-9pm.
COMMUNITY CHOIR
This choir rehearses from 9.45-11.45am every Tuesday morning in Park Church, Stirling and performs two concerts a year generously supporting a local charity. If you enjoy singing upbeat music, in a mixed voice choir, with a great bunch of gregarious people please come along to Torbrex Community Choir whose rehearsals recommence on January 10 at 9.45am.
COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Jen Preston can be contacted on 01786 233126 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues you want to raise with her. She can also be emailed at prestonj@stirling. gov.uk.
TULLIBODY HISTORY GROUP
Heritage Centre open Saturdays 2-4pm and by arrangement, outwith holiday period.