District News
ALVA COMMUNITY COUNCIL
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BANNOCKBURN ALLAN CHURCH
Service on Sunday, February 5, at 11.15am led by Rev Peter Gill. All welcome. Special even on February 12 join us for a Valentine’s ‘Soup and Sweet’ lunch after the service.
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 much appreciated.
COFFEE CLUB
Allan Church Tuesday Coffee Club, February dates - Tuesday, February 7, 10-11.30am; Tuesday February 21, 1011.30am. Come join us.
HOLIDAY CLUB
Bannockburn’s Holiday Club, Monday February 13, 2-4pm at Allan Church, Main Street for all P1-P7. Event hosted at Allan Church and run by a team that includes accredited volunteers from Ladywell, Murrayfield and Allan churches and Scripture Union Scotland. Please note the change of venue. Still time to register for an afternoon of fun, games, songs and crafts. Explore everything together. Further information and book places at http://www.suscotland.org.uk/ bannockburn and https://form.jotform. com/222983128348362.
LADYWELL CHURCH
Tomorrow (Thursday) coffee mornings restart from 10.30am till noon. All welcome for coffee and cake and good company. Service on Sunday at 11.15am. Tea and coffee served after service. Ladies Group meet on Monday at 1.30pm. New members 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).
MURRAYFIELD UNITED FREE CHURCH
Warm Space Drop-in Centre open tomorrow afternoon (Thursday) in Bannockburn Enterprise Hub (formerly Royal Bank of Scotland) in Quakerfield from 2-4pm. Sunday’s service, at 10.30am in the Hub and on Youtube, led by Rev Gary Barclay. Indoor Walking Group meets on zoom at 4pm on Mondays and Fridays - details from Jean Hastings. The Congregational Board and Kirk Session will meet in the Hub on Tuesday, February 6, at 2pm. Next Community Quiz Night on Friday February 10 at 7.30pm in the Hub.
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. Eucharist on Sunday, February 5, at 10.30am is an all age service for Candlemas with the Rev Joan Lyon. Young Church should go straight to the Church at 10.30am. Parish Breakfast in the Hall immediately after service. Winter Drop-in Centre open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11am-4.30p every week until further notice. Tea, coffee available in a warm and welcoming space. Seniors Movement class meets as usual on Thursday in the Hall. Bingo Night in the Church Hall on Friday February 10 at 7pm. Hall available to hire - contact 01786 833559. Church open every day from 10am until 4pm for private prayer and meditation - everyone welcome. With 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.
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 Everyone
welcome at service this Sunday at 11am. Bible reading is from Mark 5 looking at Jesus’ authority over sickness and death. Services available to watch live or later on the Bruce Memorial Church Youtube channel. Community Hub Warm Space open on Tuesdays from 1-4pm and Wednesdays from 10.30-4pm in the Church Hall. Enjoy the warmth of friendship, hot drinks and games. Soup lunch on Wednesdays from noon-1.30pm. Cambusbairns this Wednesday from 9.15-10.30am in the Church Hall for pre-school age children and parents/carers.
OASIS GROUP
Oasis Wellbeing Group meets at 10.30am on Tuesday, February 7, in the Bruce Memorial Church Hall. Representatives from Forth Valley Sensory Centre attending all morning offering advice about energy saving and sight loss. Everyone welcome to this information session. Refreshments served. Contact 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 on Sundays in the Kirk at 11am. Celebration of Holy Communion on February 5, April 9 and May 7. Further dates notified nearer the time, All welcome to these services including visitors to the area. Coffee mornings take place each Tuesday in the Lesser Hall in Causewayhead from 10am until noon, Come and bring a friend, For enquiries regarding the hiring of one of our halls or committee rooms in Causewayhead contact office manager Jackie Taylor on 01786 448251 or on 07749565524. Kirk website 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 Rev Mary Patterson and will include the sacrament of Holy Communion. Service both in person and accessible on Zoom. Zoom link can be found at www. stirlingmethodistchurch.org.uk and on the front of the Newssheet. Refreshments served after worship. All welcome.
HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Tots’ Café 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 Service
on Sunday, February 5, at 11am led by Rev Attie Van Wyk followed by refreshments in the Main Hall. All welcome. Session meets tonight (Wednesday) at 7.30pm - papers have been circulated to Elders. Coffee club meets tomorrow (Thursday) from 10.30-11.30am in the Main Hall and is open to everyone. The Art Group meets in the Main Hall at 2pm tomorrow (Thursday). The Ladies Group meet at 7.30pm in in the Main Hall on Monday, February 6, when Norman Sampson will talk about the history of Maunlineware. All welcome to come for this interesting evening. The next Stirling Kirks Together Friendship Lunch is on Wednesday February 8 from noon to 1.30pm in the Main Hall. Home made soup, fresh filled rolls and home baking. All welcome. Park Church Office is usually open Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm: telephone number is 01786-462400. Emails can be sent via the website (www. parkchurchstirling.org) or directly to: parkchurchstirling@gmail.com.
CHURCH OF THE HOLY RUDE Joint
service for Sunday, February 5, fifth 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 Holy Rude Church on Sunday, February 5, at 11am with minister Rev A F Miller and organist Mr Ian Boulter. Kirk Session meeting for Viewfield Church on February 12 after Morning Worship.
CORNTON 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
Service on Sunday, February 5, at 10am led 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
We are particularly keen to welcome new members of our Anchor Boys section, which is for boys in P1, P2 and P3. Anchors meet on Wednesday evenings 6.15-7.15pm for an hour of fun, games, arts/crafts and lots more, with several extra events planned for this term. All boys welcome. Please get in touch by calling 01786 821387, emailing info@ dunblanebb.org.uk or messaging through @dunblanebb on social media. More information at www.dunblanebb.org.uk,
DUNBLANE CATHEDRAL ARTS GUILD
Concert on Sunday, February 5, at 3pm in Dunblane Cathedral: Matthew Mcallister and Matthew Cochran play guitar duos and solos, classical and jazz. No tickets – donations please.
BURNS SUPPER
After a Covid-dictated gap of two years, Dunblane Branch of the Scottish National Party will hold their Burns Supper in the Victoria Hall on Saturday February 18 (7 for 7.30 pm). Chairman Keith Brown MSP will introduce a star-studded line-up of speakers: Mike Russell, President of the SNP, will give The Immortal Memory; Roza Salih (one of the original ‘Glasgow Girls’) will deliver the Toast to Scotland; and MSPS Jim Fairlie and Michelle Thomson will cross swords in the Toast to the Lasses and the Reply. Stuart Hepburn is performing ‘Tam o Shanter’; and music and song by Gareth Perrie, Kenny Forsyth and friends. Three-course dinner with vegetarian options, followed by tea and coffee. Private bar (cash only) serving alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Tickets, priced £25 (£18 for students), can be ordered from the Branch Secretary at 01786 824661 or at normansutherland@ btinternet.com.
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 February 15 in the Victoria Hall, Dunblane at 7.30pm. Doors open 7.15pm. Guest artists are John Caskie and the Mcrobert Brothers. All players (any instruments) and listeners welcome.
TEA DANCE
Tea dance in the Victoria Hall, Dunblane, on Friday. Come enjoy live music. 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 phone (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
As Rev Mike Goodison was leading worship in Alva on Sunday, we welcomed Rev Anne Shearer back to Menstrie. She reminded us that some things, once released, can’t be put back and that includes words. As usual, there was the chance to share fellowship after the service over a cuppa. T-in 2 continues weekly on Wednesday from 10.30 am until noon and all welcome. The Guild held a Burns’ Supper on Monday afternoon where food and entertainment were enjoyed by all. Please remember to return completed ‘Sweetie Quiz’ sheets to Laura or Betty. We continue to collect for the Gate foodbank and donations are always gratefully received. The latest delivery is scheduled for this week, being after the last Sunday of the month. Our usual Sunday service begins at 11am - come and join us. A warm welcome awaits.
PLEAN COWIE AND PLEAN CHURCH
Service on Sunday, February 5, at 10am led 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 Rachel Nunn will be at Raploch Campus on Monday, February 6, from 6-6.30pm. 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
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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
AGM on Sunday February 12 at 2pm in the clubhouse. Next management meeting on Tuesday February 21 at 7pm in the clubhouse. The winter session has now resumed every Tuesday afternoon in the clubhouse from 2pm.
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 Gerry Mclaughlan is at the Mayfield Centre today (Wednesday) at 6-7pm. 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
Service on Sunday at 11am conducted by Rev M Keane. Childrens 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 www.ufcos.org.uk/stirling. On Tuesday from 1.30-3pm Connect held in the hall. This is an informal gathering for tea and a chat. XTB club for those in P1P6 held on Tuesday from 6.30-7.30pm, followed by Source for those in P7-S2 from 7.30-8.30pm.
ST NINIANS COMMUNITY CHURCH
Friday, February 3, Re:fresh Cafe tea, coffee and cakes from 10am to noon. Sunday, February 5, Sunday morning service at 10.30am. Both held in the Mayfield Centre, St Ninians FK7 0BD. All welcome. More information at http:// stninianscommunitychurch.org.
ST NINIANS OLD PARISH CHURCH
Soup and Sandwich lunch in the Parish Halls on Saturday from noon to 1.30pm. Come and bring a friend. Service on Sunday at 10.30am conducted by the Rev Gary J Mcintyre. All welcome. The service can be watched on the Church Youtube channel.
THROSK COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Next meeting of Throsk Community Council on February 14 at 7pm in the community centre. The council now has a new defibrillator which is fastened to the front wall of the centre and would like anyone to hear from anyone willing to be trained in using it. Thanks to the Scottish charity, Friends of Forth Vally First Responders. William Liddell and Gary Kennedy for their hard work in obtaining the defib.
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.