Stirling Observer

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ALVA COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Keep up to date by visiting the ACC website: http://www. alvacommun­itycouncil.org.uk or with Alva Community Council on Facebook and Twitter @Alvacommco­uncil.

BANNOCKBUR­N ALLAN CHURCH

Next service at 11.15am led by Rev Peter Gill. All welcome. Special event 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 next meets on 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

Weekly coffee morning from 10amnoon tomorrow (Thursday). Come join us for coffee or tea and cake and a chat. Sunday’s service at 11.15am led by the minister Rev Liz Robertson. Tea and coffee available after the service. Next monthly coffee morning on Saturday February 18.

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 on Thursday afternoon (February 9) in Bannockbur­n Enterprise Hub (formerly Royal Bank of Scotland) in Quakerfiel­d from 2-4pm. Connect Group Bible reading group meets in the Hub on Friday, February 10, from 10.15-11.15am. Indoor Walking Group continues to meet on zoom at 4pm on Fridays and Mondays details from Jean Hastings. Next Community Quiz Night is on Friday, February 10, at 7.30pm in the Hub. Come join a team - £4 per person includes tea and biscuits. Sunday’s service at 10.30am in the Hub and on Youtube, led by Rev Gary Barclay. On Monday, February 13, Murrayfiel­d members will be helping to lead the Bannockbur­n Holiday Club afternoon for primary children in the Allan Church Community Hall from 2-4pm.

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 12, at 10.30am led by Lay Readers Sue White and Nick Price, continuing current theme on the Sermon on the Mount. Young Church meeting in the Hall at 10.30am. Parish Breakfast in the Hall immediatel­y after service. Winter Drop-in Centre open on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11am-4.30pm and every week until further notice. Tea, coffee and soup available in a warm and welcoming space. Seniors Movement class meets as usual on Thursday in the Hall at 10.15am. Bingo Night in the Church Hall on Friday, February 10, at 7pm - it promises to be great fun. Church hall now available to hire - contact 0178683355­9. Church 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, warm space with free soup, tea, coffee etc. Afternoon teas, Saturday March 4, to book call Janet 07733 598830. Upcoming - Sunday February 26, Andy Martin, Mission Aviation Fellowship Scotland; Sunday March 12, Communion; next Oasis, Sunday March 12, 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 6 looking at Jesus through the eyes of King Herod. Services available to watch live or later on the Bruce Memorial Church Youtube channel. Cambusbair­ns is on today (Wednesday) from 9.15-10.30am in the Church Hall for pre-school age children and parents/ carers. Community Hub Warm Space open on Wednesdays from 10.30am4pm in the Church Hall with soup lunch available from 12-1.30pm. All welcome for friendship, hot drinks and board games. Knit and Natter tomorrow (Thursday) from 10am-noon in the Church Hall.

OASIS GROUP

Oasis Wellbeing Group meets at 10.30am on Tuesday, February 14, in the Bruce Memorial Church Hall. Guest speaker Rev Attie van Wyk from Stirling Park Church. 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 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 morning worship at 10.30am led by David Rogerson. Service both in person and accessible on Zoom. The Zoom link can be found at www. stirlingme­thodistchu­rch.org.uk and in the news section and on the front of the newsheet. Refreshmen­ts served after worship. Also after worship the Fair trade stall will be open. All welcome.

HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Tomorrow (Thursday) Service of Holy Communion at 11am. On Sunday, February 12, a Sung Eucharist for the sixth Sunday after Epiphany at 10.30am. Tots’ Café meets at 10am on Mondays. Lent Groups start on March 1. For more informatio­n see the Church website and Facebook page. Also get in touch at contact@holytrinit­ystirling.org or tel 01786 359821.

PARK CHURCH Service

on Sunday, February 12, at 11am led by Rev Attie Van Wyk and includes the sacrament of baptism, followed by refreshmen­ts in the Main Hall. All welcome. The next Stirling Kirks Together Friendship Lunch is today (Wednesday) from noon to 1.30pm in the Main Hall. Homemade soup, fresh filled rolls and home baking. All welcome. Coffee club meets tomorrow (Thursday) from 10.30-11.30am in the Main Hall. Tea, coffee and home baking - it is open to everyone who wants a friendly chat. The Art Group meets in the Main

Hall at 2pm tomorrow (Thursday) and welcomes new members. Cost only £2 per session and materials are provided. Short informal evening service tomorrow (Thursday) in the Main Hall. Homemade soup and fresh filled rolls available from 6pm (no charge). Come join us. On Wednesday February 15 final warm hub ‘Cosy Café’ for spring will be an all-age Family Beetle Drive, held in the Main Hall from 1.30-3.30pm. Tea, coffee, juice and light refreshmen­ts are free. Bring the children for a fun afternoon. Park Church office usually open Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm, telephone 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 12, sixth Sunday after Epiphany, in the Viewfield Church at 11am, led by Revd Alan Miller and Mr Simon Hesset, Student Attached. For more informatio­n: holyrude.org.

VIEWFIELD ERSKINE CHURCH

Morning Worship at 11am with the congregati­on of the Holy Rude Church at Viewfield Church, Sunday, February 12, with minister Rev AF Miller and organist Mr Ian Boulter. Kirk Session of Viewfield Church meets immediatel­y after morning service in the Church. Tea and Coffee served after the morning service also.

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 12, at 10am lead 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 COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY

Councillor Douglas Dodds is at Dunblane Library on Saturday, February 11, at 10am.

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,

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, February 10. Come enjoy live music with Raymond Carse. 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 Gerry Mclaughlin is at Hillpark Community Centre on Tuesday, February 14, from 10-11am. 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

Rev Mike Goodison led worship on Sunday and celebrated Holy Communion after the main service. This will be done regularly, in months where a formal

Communion service does not take place. As usual, there was the chance to share fellowship after the service over a cuppa. T-in 2 continues weekly, every Wednesday, from 10.30am until noon and all welcome. We continue to collect for the Gate foodbank and donations can be handed in at any time. Thank you to all who contribute­d to the nine large bags and cash sum which were delivered last week. Rev Mike is on holiday for the next two weeks so we look forward to welcoming back Jean Porter as our preacher this Sunday. On February 19 Rev Paul Sewell will lead worship. Usual Sunday service begins at 11am. A warm welcome awaits you at Menstrie Parish Church.

PLEAN COWIE AND PLEAN CHURCH

Service on Sunday, February 12, at 10am lead 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

AGM on Sunday, February 12, at 2pm in the clubhouse. Any apologies please contact secretary (John Millar) before the meeting. 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 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 10, Re:fresh Cafe tea, coffee and cakes from 10am-noon. Sunday, February 12, 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

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. The Sunday Club will be on holiday this Sunday and the following Sunday.

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.

TULLIBODY HISTORY GROUP

Tullibody History Group ,,onthly talk in The Heritage centre on Thursday February 23 7.30pm. Speaker is Susan Mills on the topic ‘The Tower Trail in Clackmanna­nshire’. All welcome. Cost £1 members, £1.50 non-members.

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Flooded Horses trying to find some higher ground on the flooded river Spey, by Davie Macdonald

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