District News
ALVA COMMUNITY COUNCIL
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BANNOCKBURN ALLAN CHURCH
Next service on Sunday at 11.15am led by the Worship Team. All welcomed by team 2.
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.
LADYWELL CHURCH
Tomorrow (Thursday) weekly coffee morning from 10.30am. All welcome to join for coffee or tea, cake and good company and fellowship. Service on Sunday at 11.15am led by minister Rev Liz Robertson. Soup served after service followed by study afternoon for all officebearers with particular emphasis on upcoming visitation. World Day of Prayer held in church on Friday March 3 at 7pm.
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 by email (brisleym@stirling.gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233130).
MURRAYFIELD UNITED FREE CHURCH
Warm Space Drop-in Centre open tomorrow (Thursday) in Bannockburn Enterprise Hub (formerly Royal Bank of Scotland) in Quakerfield from 2-4pm. Connect Bible Study group meets in the Hub on Friday, February 24, 10.1511.15am. Indoor Walking Group continues to meet on zoom at 4pm on Fridays and Mondays - details from Jean Hastings. Sunday’s service at 10.30am in the Hub and on Youtube, led by Rev Gary Barclay.rlogie
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, leave 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 COUNCILLOR SURGERIES
Councillor Alasdair Tollemache will be in Bridge of Allan Library on Saturday, February 25, at 10am.
PARISH CHURCH
Morning Worship in the Chalmers hall on Sunday at 11am led by locum minister Rev Hazel Wilson. Sunday club will run during the service - children should attend start of service with their families and leave for Sunday club after all age talk. All warmly welcomed and invited to stay after service for tea and coffee. Sunday services will continue to be live-streamed via Facebook Live and available on Facebook thereafter at https://www.facebook.com/ Bridgeofallanparishchurch. Please note March 12 is communion Sunday.
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. This is Ash Wednesday and there also be a Eucharist at 7pm which will include the Imposition of Ashes, led by Rev Joan Lyon. She will also be celebrant at the Eucharist on Sunday, February 26, at 10.30am. This is First Sunday in Lent and the Gospel tells of the Temptations of Christ in the Wilderness. Young Church meet in the hall at 10.30am. Parish Breakfast in the hall immediately after service. Winter Drop-in Centre open Tuesdays and Fridays 11am-4.30pm - and every week until further notice. Tea, coffee and soup available in warm and welcoming space. Seniors Movement class meets as usual on Thursday in the hall at 10.15am. Church hall now available to hire - contact 01786 833559. Church is 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 live-streamed on 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 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 is in Cambusbarron Community Centre today (Wednesday) from 6-7pm. Councillor Preston can also 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 7 as we think about Jesus’ unique power to heal human hearts. Services available to watch live or later on the Bruce Memorial Church Youtube channel. Cambusbairns is on this Wednesday from 9.15am-10.30am in the Church hall for pre-school age children and parents/carers. Community Hub Warm Space open Wednesdays 10.30am4pm in Church hall with soup lunch available from 12-1.30pm. All welcome for friendship, hot drinks and board games. Knit and Natter is on this Thursday from 10am-noon in hall. On Thursday evenings in March, you are invited to Explore the Bible in the Church Hall from 7-8pm to look at the beautiful story of Ruth. No prior knowledge required – just bring yourself and a Bible.
OASIS GROUP
Oasis Wellbeing Group meets at 10.30am on Tuesday February 28 in Bruce Memorial Church Hall. Guest speaker will be Donald Morton, retired deputy editor of the Stirling Observer. Everyone welcome. Contact Angela Samson mob: 07977342022.
CAMBUSKENNETH COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Jim Thomson will be in Camuskenneth Village Hall on Monday, February 27, from 7-7.30pm. 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).
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. Coffee mornings each Tuesday in Lesser Hall in Causewayhead from 10am until noon, Come and bring a friend, For enquiries regarding hiring 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 Anne Pennington. Service both in person and accessible on Zoom. Zoom link can be found at www.stirlingmethodistchurch. org.uk/news and on front of newsheet. Refreshments served after worship. Open Space on Friday, February 24, at 7.30pm will be Prayer Vigil for Ukraine on first anniversary of Russian invasion. We will also be praying for victims of Turkish/ Syrian earthquake. All welcome. Further information about the church on the website.
HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
This evening (Ash Wednesday) a Sung Eucharist with Rite of Ashing at 7.30pm. Tomorrow (Thursday) a Service of Holy Communion at 11am. On Sunday, February 26, a Service for Holy Communion at 8.30am and a Sung Eucharist for First Sunday in Lent at 10.30am. Tots’ Café meets at 10 am on Mondays. Lent Groups, in the form of an Adult Confirmation Course, start on Wednesday March 1 (mornings) and Thursday March 2 (evenings). For more information, see Church website and Facebook page. You can also get in touch at contact@holytrinitystirling.org or tel 01786 359821.
PARK CHURCH
Prayer Group will hold brief prayer meeting in library at 10.30am on Sunday, February 26, before worship at 11am led by Rev Attie Van Wyk. Sandy Sneddon from Church of Scotland’s World Mission Council guest speaker at service, followed by refreshments in main hall. All welcome. Coffee club meets tomorrow (Thursday) 10.30-11.30am in main hall. Tea, coffee and home baking open to everyone who wants friendly chat. Art Group meets in main hall at 2pm on Thursday and welcomes new members. Cost only £2 per session and materials provided. Series of short Joint Church Lent Bible Study evenings starts tomorrow (Thursday) at 7pm in the Maxwell Thornton room. All welcome: materials provided. Park Church Spring Newsletters available for elders to collect. Session meets Wednesday March 1. Service of Holy Communion on Sunday March 5 at 11am. Park Church office usually
open Tuesday to Friday 9.30am to 12.30pm: telephone number 01786-462400. E-mails can be sent via www.parkchurchstirling. org or directly to: parkchurchstirling@ gmail.com.
CHURCH OF THE HOLY RUDE Joint
service for Sunday, February 26, first Sunday in Lent, 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 Joint
service with Church of Holy Rude for Sunday, February 26, first Sunday in Lent, in Viewfield Church at 11am, led by Revd Alan Miller and Mr Simon
Hesset, Student Attached.
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 26, at 10am led by Worship Team. 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) orphone (01786 233130).
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
The library outreach programme is on Mondays in Cowie 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.
DUNBLANE BOYS BRIGADE
For more information about The Boys’ Brigade in Dunblane, visit www. dunblanebb.org.uk, find @dunblanebb on social media, email info@dunblanebb.org. uk or call 01786 821387. 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.
DUNBLANE ACCORDION AND FIDDLE CLUB
Next meeting on Wednesday March 22 in Victoria Hall, Dunblane at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7.15pm. Guest artist is John Morgan. All players (any instruments) and listeners welcome. The following meeting is on April 19, when guest artists are the Gavin Piper Duo.
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.
TEA DANCE
Tea dance in the Victoria Hall, Dunblane, on Friday, February 24. Come enjoy live music with David Vernon. 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
Rev Paul Sewell was preacher on Sunday as Rev Mike was having a welldeserved break. Lots of chat took place over cuppa at end of service. T-in 2 continues weekly, every Wednesday, from 10.30am-noon and all welcome. Donations for the Gate foodbank can be handed in any Sunday or at any other time the church is open. Rev Mike (and hopefully his four-legged friends) will return on February 26. Don’t forget to hand in your completed ‘Sweetie Quiz’ entries to Laura or Betty before February 28. Prizewinners announced after Soup Lunch which will follow Communion Service on Sunday March 5. Future dates: Guild meet Monday, February 27, at 2.30pm when Rev Mike will talk about his life as an Army Chaplain. Guild Coffee Morning on Saturday March 18 10am-noon. Lenten Bible Study sessions on Tuesday mornings for five weeks starting March 7. Usual Sunday service begins 11am.
MENSTRIE UNITED FREE CHURCH
‘Mainly Music’, new activity for preschool children and parent/carer. Warm welcome in relaxed fun environment awaits local families from Monday, February 27, in hall of Menstrie UFC, 108 Main Street West, Menstrie FK11 7BS. Starting each term-time Monday at 10am, interactive songs and rhymes followed by snacks for children and refreshments for adults, while children are supervised playing with toys. Following first ‘taster’ visit, weekly contribution of £3 per family is invited. The team of volunteers look forward to meeting you.
PLEAN COWIE AND PLEAN CHURCH
Service on Sunday, February 26, at 10am led by Worship Team. 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 available for surgery appointments in person, on phone or online. Book appointment via email (gibsond@stirling.gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233128).
RIVERSIDE COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Danny Gibson available for surgery appointments in person, on phone or online. Book appointment via email (gibsond@stirling.gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233128).
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Join us for the next Riverside Community Council meeting today (Wednesday) at 7.15pm in Riverside Primary School. There will be cake, but bring your own cuppa as there are no tea/coffee facilities. Lots to discuss. Everyone welcome. More information at www. riversidecommunitycouncil.co.uk.
RIVERSIDE NATURALLY
Saturday, February 25, regular monthly maintenance session for Riverside Naturally, at the orchard near Riverside Bowling Green, 19 Riverside Drive FK8 1XF, at 9.30am. Come say hello, ask questions and even help. Bring your own refreshments - break usually around 10.45am. More information at www.riversidenaturally.org.
ST NINIANS COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Gerry Mclaughlan will be in the Mayfield Centre today (Wednesday) at 6-7pm. 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
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 P1-P6 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 24, Re:fresh Cafe tea, coffee and cakes from 10am-noon. Sunday, February 26, Sunday Morning Family Servic at 10.30am. Both held in Mayfield Centre, St Ninians FK7 0BD. All welcome. More information http:// stninianscommunitychurch.org.
ST NINIANS OLD PARISH CHURCH
Services today (Wednesday) in Eccles Court at 2.30pm and Westerlands Care home at 3.30pm. First in series of Lent studies will be held in Park Church at 7pm on Thursday. All welcome. Service on Sunday at 10.30am conducted by the Rev Gary J Mcintyre. Visitors welcome. The service can be viewed on the Church Youtube channel. Tuesday Group meet in Parish Halls on February 28 at 2pm. Mr Mcintyre will address the group and tea, coffee and home baking served. Articles for Easter edition of The Parishioner should be submitted by Sunday March 5.
TORBREX COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Next meeting on March 7 from 7-9pm in Room 1, Stirling High School. Residents forum from 8.05pm.
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 monthly talk in The Heritage centre tomorrow (Thursday) at 7.30pm. Speaker is Susan Mills on the topic ‘The Tower Trail in Clackmannanshire’. All welcome. Cost £1 members, £1.50 nonmembers.