District News

ABERFOYLE WALK IN THE PARK

Meet behind the Scottish Wool Centre on Mondays at 10.20am. No need to book, just turn up for a one-hour walk and chat. Contact walk coordinators for more details: Bev Clarke - beverley.clarke@ lochlomond-trossachs.org, or Fran Crumley - fran.crumley@lochlomondtrossachs.org.

PARISH CHURCH

Service on Sunday at usual time of 11.15am. Warm welcome extended to all. Face coverings and hand sanitiser available should people choose to continue with moderate safety.

ST MARY’S SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Service at 11.15am each Sunday. More details, secretary@ stmarychurchaberfoyle.org.uk.

FIX AND CHAT

Tuesdays 2-4pm in Aberfoyle Memorial Hall - if you have small household items which are broken hopefully the collective skill of the group can help repair or give advice to avoid throwing it into landfill.

KNIT AND NATTER

Fridays 2-4pm in Aberfoyle Memorial Hall - get out and about, kids welcome to pop in with parents after school, cuppa and snacks available.

BALFRON COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Next meeting of Balfron Community Council on Thursday, March 2, at 7.30pm at Balfron High School. If you have something you want to raise or would like to join the meeting, contact chair Colin Cameron at chair@balfroncc.org.uk.

FILM SOCIETY

Strathendrick Film Society is showing one of the most popular screen westerns every made on Friday March 3 at 7.30pm in Balfron High School. Academy Award winning classic ‘Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid’ blends adventure, romance and comedy to tell the true story of the West’s most likeable outlaws. Starring two of the best and most charismatic actors of all - Paul Newman and Robert Redford, alongside Katharine Ross as Sundance’s girlfriend. A real treat to see this film on the big screen so come along with friends to enjoy free sweet treats and warm welcome.

DANCERCISE

Low-impact exercises and dance routines, perfect for active seniors/ beginners in the Mclintock Hall on Mondays at 10am. For more details and to book contact Yasmin on 07979 856837 or email yasmin@throthegrapevine.co.uk.

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

The library outreach programme is weekly on Thursdays in the 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.

COUNTRY DANCING

Strathendrick Scottish Country Dancing Club meets Tuesday evenings in Masonic Hall, Dunmore Street, Balfron 7.30-9.30pm. New members welcome, some experience preferred. Details from Alan 01360 550256. Charity dance in aid of Robin House (CHAS) in Killearn Village Hall on Friday March 17 at 7.30pm, dancing to David Oswald’s band - tickets £10 including supper. Prize draw.

BALFRON CHURCH

Service on Sunday at 11.15am. Join us for tea/coffee after the service. Any member of the congregation needing urgent pastoral care during the vacancy should contact Rev Alison Britchfield on 07415 683871.

SINGERS

Strathendrick Singers and Balfron High School ‘Come and Sing’ tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am at Balfron High School. Come join us and sing some lovely music including Cantique de Jean Racine and Sanctus by Faure. Anyone who who enjoys singing is welcome. Break for lunch and a short concert before the end of the afternoon at 4pm.

BLAIRDRUMMOND BLAIR DRUMMOND BLETHERS

Next meeting be Monday, February 27, noon-2pm, at Blair Drummond Community Hall, for soup and sandwiches lunch and Chat Afternoon. We look forward to seeing everyone and to welcoming new local members.

BUCHLYVIE BUCHLYVIE WI

A most interesting evening was had on Tuesday February 14 when Duncan Clark spoke about local environment charity Transition Stirling and their aim to help everyone to transition to a more sustainable way of life. A number of individual projects have been established, encouraging local participation in recycling and reusing items of every kind - donated from local people. There is a well-used Tool library where tools, large or small can be borrowed for use in home DIY projects, and a community food bank where surplus supermarket food is collected and redistributed. Regular workshops and events encourage the learning of new skills. A break for tea, coffee and cake followed and the opportunity to buy from the bring and buy stall. Competitions were judged as follows: article of upcycled clothing 1 Margaret Sparkes; best recycling tip 1 Anne Stewart, 2 Anne Fleming, 3 Margaret Sparkes. A business meeting followed regarding future of our Federation and

President Lynsey Thomson will feed back thoughts of members at next Federation meeting. Meeting concluded with raffle. Next meeting on Tuesday March 14.

CHURCH

Today (Friday) at 12.30pm ‘Buchlyvie Blether’. Soup, rolls, confectionery and chance for chat, All villagers will be made most welcome. Sunday, February 26, Morning Worship 11.15am led by the Reverend Scott Brown. At 6pm an informal service with time for reflection. March 1, Wednesday Group meet at 10.30am in the Session Room.

DANCERCISE

Low-impact exercises and dance routines, perfect for active seniors/ beginners are held in the village hall on Tuesdays at 10am. For more details and to book contact Yasmin on 07979 856837 or email yasmin@throthegrapevine.co.uk.

CALLANDER CALLANDER KIRK

Service at 11.15am in Callander Kirk every Sunday, also livestreamed onto Callander Kirk Facebook page and video uploaded of service onto the You Tube Channel. Email or paper copy of services available, contact Rev Jeff Mccormick BD. email: jmccormick@ churchofscotland.org.uk or the Church Office / Hall Bookings: callanderkirk@ btconnect.com. Callander Messy Church tomorrow (Saturday) in Callander Kirk Hall 10.30am-12.30pm. All welcome. World Day of Prayer written by Christian Women of Taiwan - Friday March 3 at 2pm in Callander Kirk. All welcome.

ST ANDREW’S SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Holy Communion with music at 9.30am on Sundays. Midweek worship on Wednesdays at 10.30am. More details see www.standrewschurchcallander.org,uk.

WALK IN THE PARK

Meet at Ancaster Square on Tuesdays at 10.20am. No need to book, just turn up for a one-hour walk and chat. Contact walk coordinators for more details: Bev Clarke - beverley.clarke@lochlomondtrossachs.org, or Fran Crumley - fran. crumley@lochlomond-trossachs.org.

CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

The library outreach programme is weekly on Wednesdays in the library from 10am-4pm. Contact Chris Kinnaird by telephone on 07498 925157 or by e-mail: chris.kinnaird@stirlingcab.casonline.org. uk or via www.stirlingcab.org.uk.

CROFTAMIE WALK IN THE PARK

Meet outside The Winnock Hotel in Drymen on Thursdays at 10.20am. No need to book, just turn up for a one-hour walk and chat. Contact walk coordinators for more details: Bev Clarke - beverley. clarke@lochlomond-trossachs.org, or Fran Crumley - fran.crumley@ lochlomond-trossachs.org.

DRYMEN SENIOR CITIZENS

Drymen and District Senior Citizens Association president Mary Ronald welcomed 32 members and guest musicians to the Winnock Hotel on Tuesday February 21 for the annual High Tea. A delicious meal was followed by an hour of superb entertainment in the conservatory from local musicians Cairi and Ashley Edwards. Cairi has a truly wonderful voice and sang a fantastic assortment of pop, musical theatre, Scottish, and even an operatic song, with Ashley accompanying on piano. In addition, Ashley gave us four jazz classics on his trombone which were much enjoyed. The beauty and versatility of Cairi’s voice, which was beautifully supported by Ashley’s accompaniment, held the audience spellbound for an hour which passed all too quickly. Archie Ronald gave the vote of thanks saying how much we had all enjoyed the meal and entertainment and voicing everyone’s hope that Cairi and Ashley will come back again. Next meeting on Tuesday March 21 in Drymen Village Hall at 2pm when, in a change to the syllabus, Seonaidh Rostant and Kathleen Brough will be singing. Warm welcome awaits visitors (aged 60 or over) from Drymen or neighbouring villages who can pay £4 to join for the afternoon.

WALK IN THE PARK

Meet outside The Winnock Hotel in Drymen Square on Thursdays at 10.20am. No need to book, just turn up for a onehour walk and chat. If you are interested in joining a Health Walk, please contact walk coordinators for more details: Bev Clarke - beverley.clarke@lochlomondtrossachs.org, or Fran Crumley - fran. crumley@lochlomond-trossachs.org.

OPEN DOORS

Drymen Village Hall’s Open Doors Project sees hall open Mondays from noon-3pm, Tuesdays 2-5pm and Fridays 10am-5pm for anyone to use. Free refreshments and lots of free activities throughout the month. Citizens Advice hold an outreach service every second Monday and there is a community laptop available for use. Drymen Church also hold an open doors session on a Wednesday from 10am-12.30pm.

DRYMEN CHURCH

All welcome to Sunday morning’s service at 11.30am led by Rev Alex Smeed. Groups meet during service for children and young people. Communion celebrated next Sunday, March 5, when we will also begin gathering normal quarterly gifts for Start Up Stirling Foodbank. Donations can be brought to church over next two weeks or can be collected on request. Services from Drymen Church continue to be available on church website at www. drymenchurch.org and on Youtube. Please sign up for weekly email, if you haven’t already, and make contact if we can be of any assistance. For further information, Session Clerk can be reached at 01360 660361.

LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY

The society meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from Septembernovember and January-april. Membership £10 per annum, giving free entry to all talks (special reduced rate £5 for January-april). Visitors welcome, £3 per talk.

LODGE

Lodge Loch Lomond no1483 meets on Thursday, March 2, in the Memorial Hall, Milton of Buchanan at 7.30pm. Business of the evening the Mark degree, conferred by Lodge Kirkintilloch St John no28, all qualified members and visitors made welcome.

ART CLUB

Drymen Art Club holds classes in the village hall on Wednesday afternoons from 1-4pm and anybody with an interest in drawing and painting is welcome to join. The club appointed multi-media artist Iain Mcaulay as tutor during the year and he is on hand to offer guidance and encouragement.

out by Trossachs Search and Rescue Team members, assisted by their specially trained dogs. These dogs can find

casualties in collapsed buildings etc.

PORT OF MENTEITH PARISH CHURCH

Worship on Sunday at 10am led by Rev Graham Bell. All welcome. Opportunity to donate to victims of Turkish/syrian earthquake after service.

STRATHBLANE CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU

The library outreach programme is fortnightly on Thursdays in Strathblane 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.

THORNHILL WARM ROOM

Warm room at Thornhill Community Hall: come enjoy the ground floor warm room 1-4pm every weekday until end of March. Full kitchen assess with complimentary tea, coffee and snacks, and board games/cards. Level access from entrance, to the room, kitchen and restrooms. Thornhill Community Hall is on the back loan, Thornhill FK8 3QB.

NORRIESTON CHURCH

The period of Lent began this week on Ash Wednesday and this Sunday the Minister, Ellen Larson Davidson will lead Morning Worship on the first Sunday in Lent. Service at usual time of 10am and also on Zoom. Tea and coffee after the service as well as Traidcraft stall. Opportunity to contribute to Christian Aid’s Earthquake Appeal on behalf of the devastated people of Turkey and Syria in a retiring collection after service. Also after service, a short meeting of the Congregational Board to approve annual accounts for 2023. After starting on Ash Wednesday with an introduction to Lent, Ellen will lead a series of Lent Studies on Wednesday mornings at 10.45am in the vestry at Norrieston Church and following Pilgrim Journeys; a 40 Days Reflection on the Beatitudes. The church, congregation and guild will be represented at the Thornhill Groups and Activities Fair in the Community Hall tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am-2pm. This year is our turn to host Annual World day of Prayer Service in our Carse area. Devised by Christian women of Taiwan this service takes place on Friday March 3 at 2pm, followed by cup of tea in church. All welcome. The minister can be contacted by email: elarsondavidson@churchofscotland.org. uk or telephone: 01786 871249 /07412 578997.

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GARDENING SOCIETY

The 2023 Plants Sale is on Saturday May 13 and the Flower Show on Saturday September 2. The society is also planning a winter event on Thursday March 30. Speakers are being arranged.