District News
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BANNOCKBURN ALLAN CHURCH
Next service at 11.15am led by Rev Peter Gill. All welcome. Board and Session today (Wednesday) at 7pm.
COFFEE CLUB
Allan Church Tuesday Coffee Club on January 17 from 10-11.30am. Please come along and join us then. We look forward to seeing you.
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
Service on Sunday at the usual time of 11.15am, led by the minister Rev Liz Robertson. Tea and coffee available after the service. On Friday January 20 there will be a Snowman Drive at 7pm. Cost £2. Great fun for all ages. Bring your own supper - tea, coffee and juice provided. The monthly Coffee Morning is on Saturday January 21 from 10am till noon.
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 is open tomorrow (Thursday) in Bannockburn Enterprise Hub (formerly Royal Bank of Scotland) in Quakerfield from 2-4pm. Tea, coffee, juice, newspapers and board games available - all welcome. Our first Connect Group of 2023 takes place on Friday morning (January 13), from 10.1511.15am in the Hub (arrival anytime from 10am). This is an opportunity to meet together for an hour to read and discuss a passage from the Bible, finishing with a short time of prayer and fellowship. Sunday’s service will be led by Rev Gary Barclay 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
Wednesday morning quiet Eucharist at 11am in the Choir Vestry. The Eucharist on Sunday, January 15, at 10.30 am will be led by our Lay Readers. The gospel tells of the calling of the first disciples. The Young Church meets in the Hall at 10.30am. Parish Breakfast in the Hall immediately after the service. The Winter Drop-in Centre is open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11am-4.30pm 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 01786833559. 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.
STIRLING ROCK CRYPIC COUNCIL NO2
Stirling Rock Cryptic Council No2 first regular meeting of the year will be held in the Masonic Temple, Bridge of Allan, today (Wednesday) at 7.30pm when the RM, SM and SEMS Degrees will be conferred. All companions and visitors will be assured of a warm welcome.
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
Cambusbairns is on this morning (Wednesday) from 9.15-10.30am in the Church Hall for pre-school age children and parents/carers. The Community Hub Warm Space is open on Tuesday afternoons and Wednesday from 10.305pm in the Church Hall. Come and enjoy the warmth of friendship, hot drinks and games and a soup lunch on Wednesday from noon. Everyone is welcome at our service this Sunday at 11am when our Bible reading will be from Mark 3. Our services are also available to watch live or later on the Bruce Memorial Church Youtube channel.
OASIS GROUP
The Oasis Group meets at 10.30 on Tuesday, January 17, at the Bruce Memorial Church Hall. Everyone welcome to come along to hear guest speakers Chris Calder and Dave Walsh tell us about the Bridge of Allan Well House Restoration Project. Our talks are followed by coffee and chat. Angela Samson mob: 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. 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 at 10.30am, led by Hilary Henderson. The service will be both in person and accessible on Zoom. Zoom link at www.stirlingmethodistchurch. og.uk/news and on the front of the Newssheet. The service will be followed by refreshments. The Fairtrade stall will also be open. All welcome. Further information about the church can be found at the website.
HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Tomorrow (Thursday), a Service of Holy Communion at 11am. On Sunday, January 15, a Sung Eucharist for the Baptism of Christ at 10.30am. Tots’ Café has resumed and meets at 10am on Mondays. 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
On Sunday, January 15, the service at 11am will be led by Peter and Sarah Murdoch. This will be followed by refreshments in the Main Hall. All welcome. A Stirling Kirks Together All-age Friendship Lunch in the main hall today (Wednesday). Homemade soup, freshly made filled rolls and home baking. All welcome and please invite friends. Coffee club meets tomorrow (Thursday) from 10.30-11.30am in the Main Hall. Why not come along to meet new friends? Spark Pre-school Playgroup resumes on Friday, January 13, at 9.45am. If the services of a Minister are required please contact Park Church Office (open Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm), telephone 01786462400 or the Session Clerk (01786473087). E-mails can be sent via our website www.parkchurchstirling.org or directly to: parkchurchstirling@gmail. com.
CHURCH OF THE HOLY RUDE
Joint service for Sunday, January 15, second Sunday after Epiphany, in the Church of the Holy Rude, at 11am, led by Revd Alan Miller. For more information: holyrude.org.
VIEWFIELD ERSKINE CHURCH
Morning Worship with the Church of
the Holy Rude at the Holy Rude Church on Sunday, January 15, at 11am with Minister Rev A Miller and organist Mr Ian Boulter.
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
Next service on January 15 at 10am 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
The next club meeting is on Wednesday 18 January in the Victoria Hall, Dunblane at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7.15pm. Guest artists are the James Coutts Scottish Dance Band. All players (any instruments) and listeners welcome. The following meeting is on February 15, when the guest artists are John Caskie and the Mcrobert Brothers.
TEA DANCE
Tea dance in the Victoria Hall,
Dunblane, on Friday, January 13. Come enjoy live music with John Morgan. Doors open 1.30pm, dancing from 2-4pm. Tea and coffee, bring your own mug. Small raffle will be held. All welcome.
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
A very Happy New Year to all from Menstrie Parish Church. Rev Mike Goodison led worship on Sunday and conducted a short service of Holy Communion afterwards. T-in 2 is starting again today (Wednesday) and takes place weekly on Wednesdays from 10.30am until noon. We hope you will come along for a blether and a cuppa. Our usual Sunday service begins at 11am and tea and coffee are available afterwards. A warm welcome awaits at Menstrie Parish Church, come and join us.
PLEAN COWIE AND PLEAN CHURCH
Next service on January 15 at 10am taken by Rev Peter Gill. All welcome.
LADIES CLUB
West Plean and Auchenbowie Ladies Club begins its centenary year tomorrow (Thursday) in Larbert Old Church hall at the new time of 1pm. Ian Scott will entertain with ‘Songs and Tales of Scotland’. Membership monies (£4) in a named envelope please, and don’t forget your mug. New members most 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).
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 Sunday the service at 11am will be conducted by Rev M Keane. Children’s activities take place at the same time. Evening service also conducted by Mr Keane at 7pm. For details of how to also join the service online email onlinestninians@ufcos.org.uk or visit our website www.ufcos.org.uk/stirling. On Tuesday from 1.30-3pm Connect will be held in the hall. This is an informal gathering for tea and a chat.
ST NINIANS COMMUNITY CHURCH
Friday, January 13, Re:fresh Cafe tea, coffee and cakes from 10am-noon. Sunday, January 15, Sunday morning service at 10.30am. Both held in the Mayfield Centre, St Ninians FK7 0BD. All welcome. More information see http:// stninianscommunitychurch.org.
ST NINIANS OLD PARISH CHURCH
All Age Friendship lunch in Park Church Hall today (Wednesday) from 12-1.30pm. Soup and Sandwich lunch in the Parish Halls on Saturday from 121.30pm. Service on Sunday at 10.30am conducted by the Rev Gary J Mcintyre and all welcome. The service can be viewed on the Church Youtube channel. The Parish Halls will be open every Monday from 2-4pm and will provide a warm space for people to gather and enjoy each others company. Tea, coffee and biscuits available. All welcome.
TORBREX 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,
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
Monthly talk in The Heritage centre on Thursday January 26 at 7.30pm on ‘100 years of the BBC’ with speaker Hugh Dan Maclellan. All welcome, members £1, non-members £1.50.