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.
LENTEN WALKS
There will be a few Lenten walks this year, the first being tomorrow (Saturday) meeting at Deanston Distillery car park at 10am. All welcome. Tea and coffee available from Deanston Coffee Bothy following the walk.
THE GUILD
Final meeting of this session in the Forth Inn on Wednesday, March 15, at 2pm with guest leaders the Mondayleles Ukelele Group. All welcome. You will be assured of a warm and entertaining afternoon.
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 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 taken by the Rev Dr Lesley Stanley. Join us for tea or coffee after service. Any member of the congregation needing urgent pastoral care during the vacancy should contact Rev Alison Britchfield on 07415 683871.
BUCHLYVIE BUCHLYVIE BLETHERS
Today (Friday) at 12.30pm in the Session Room of the Church, all villagers are invited to ‘Buchlyvie Blether’ for a bowl of soup, filled rolls,tea or coffee and a chat. Come early to be certain of a seat at this popular event. Sunday, March 12, at 11.15am Holy Communion Service led by the Reverend Scott Brown. March 15 at 10.30am the Wednesday Group meet in the Session Room of the Church.
BUCHLYVIE WI
Come to the Village Hall at 7.30pm on Tuesday, March 14, and see our Skill Share session presented by local SWI member Anne Robb, ‘Savouries with Anne’. Competitions: Three empire biscuits (Mary Mcgregor trophy); a favourite egg cup.
CHURCH
Holy Communion on Sunday, March 12, at 11.15am led by Rev Scott Brown and live streamed for those who cannot attend.
DAFFODIL TEA
Daffodil Tea on Saturday March 25 from 11am-1pm in Buchlyvie Village Hall. Entry £3 adults, £1 children. Choice of coffee or tea and a scone. There will be a baking stall and a raffle. All proceeds to Buchlyvie Church and Buchlyvie Village Hall.
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.
MUSIC AND MEMORIES
Come along for a trip down Memory Lane, familiar songs, friendly blether and a cuppa. Everyone welcome, including those living with dementia and their carers. Come join us on Monday, March 13, in Callander Kirk Hall 2-3.30pm.
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 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. This week quarterly collections continue for Start Up Stirling Food Bank. Donations can be brought to Church or can be collected on request. Services from Drymen Church continue to be available at www.drymenchurch.org and on Youtube. Please sign up for the weekly email, if you haven’t already, and make contact if we can be of any assistance. For further information, the Session Clerk can be reached at 01360 660361.
LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
Drymen Local History Society meets on Thursday March 23 in Drymen Village Hall at 7.30pm. Dr Irene O’brien of Glasgow City Archives will give an illustrated talk on the Scottish poor law. This was the support given to people who had fallen on hard times in the days before the welfare state. Visitors welcome, £3. Last meeting of 2022-23 session will be members night on Thursday April 27 in Drymen Village Hall at 7.30pm, preceded by cheese and wine at 7pm. The society meets on the fourth Thursday of the month from September-november 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.
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.
BRIDGE
Results for March 2: N/S 1 Anita Anderson, Nora Kennedy, 2 Anne Mclachlan, Margaret Ferrie; E/W 1 John Mcgregor, Margaret Neufeld, 2 Marion Richardson, Irene Hardie.
GARTMORE CHURCH
Service on Sunday at 10am in Gartmore Church. All welcome. Tea and coffee served after service.
MOBILE LIBRARY
The Mobile Library IS in Gartmore between 1.30-2.45pm today (Friday) and also on Friday March 24. Browse books on the van, up to two households at a time. The length of the van’s visit has been extended to allow everyone to have a chance to make their choice. You can still reserve books either by phoning 01786 237553 on Monday, Wednesday or Friday between 10am and 2pm, or by email to mobilelibrary@stirling.gov.uk.or on the website.
VILLAGE LUNCH
Village Lunch on Friday March 24 at 1pm in the Village Hall. Everyone welcome. Donations. Children free. Bring your children and friends and let us know if you would like a lift. If you would like to help on the day or make soup for the lunch please let us know. Vegetarian and other diets catered for. Call Netta 382704 Alison 382910 Romma 382956 or Liz 382560.
COMMUNITY CINEMA
Showing on Friday March 24 at 8pm in Gartmore Village Hall is ‘Elvis’ (12A) 159 Mins. directed by Baz Luhrmann and starring Tom Hanks and Austin Butler. The life of American music icon Elvis Presley, from his childhood to becoming a rock and movie star in the 1950s while maintaining a complex relationship with his manager, Colonel Tom Parker”. Doors open at 7.30pm. Admission adults £5, children (under 16) £3 - cash only please. Top Gun Maverick (12A) is the film on April 21. Licensed cash bar, snacks and soft drinks.
MUSICAL
Calendar Girls the Musical is on at Gartmore Village Hall from March 15-18 at 7.30pm. Tickets available online from Ticketsource. This amateur production by Forest Theatre Company is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals Ltd.
INVERSNAID 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.
LENTEN WALKS
There will be a few Lenten walks this year, the first being tomorrow (Saturday) meeting at Deanston Distillery car park at 10am. All welcome. Tea and coffee available from Deanston Coffee Bothy following the walk.
THE GUILD
Final meeting of this session in the Forth Inn on Wednesday, March 15, at 2pm with guest leaders the Mondayleles Ukelele Group. All welcome. You will be assured of a warm and entertaining afternoon.
KILLEARN DANCERCISE
Low-impact exercises and dance routines, perfect for active seniors/ beginners are held in the village hall on Fridays at 10am. Adult jazz dance class energetic work-out for adults of all ages - in the village hall on Thursdays at 7pm. More details and to book contact Yasmin on 07979 856837 or email yasmin@ throthegrapevine.co.uk.
KILLEARN KIRK
Morning service at Killearn Kirk on Sunday, March 12, at 10.30am, preceded by short prayer meeting in the hall at 9.45am. Rev Stuart Sharp will continue his theme of Walking to Easter with Mark, by discussing the healing of Bartimaeus. Tea and coffee available after service all welcome. Service recordings can be accessed via www.killearnkirk.org.uk. The Kirk Session will meet on Tuesday, March 14, at 7.30pm in the Kirk Hall. The Stated Annual Meeting of the Congregation takes place on March 26 after morning worship, subject to availability of audited accounts. The Guild meets on Tuesday, March 14, from 1.15-3.15 pm in the Kirk Hall. Ann and John Roy will give an illustrated talk on their travels to Peru. Also a Bring and Buy table. Coffee morning on Saturday March 18 from 10am-noon in the Kirk Hall. The AGM on March 28 will be entertained by Clydebank Male Voice Choir. Book Group meets fortnightly on Mondays in the Kirk Hall foyer at 10am. Details from Katie or Teresa. Prayer Gathering meets on Wednesdays at 10am in the Session House for a time of prayer, open to anyone to join us.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Next meeting on Wednesday, March 15, at 8pm. This will be a hybrid meeting held in the Garden Room at Killearn Village Hall and also online via Zoom. Local residents who prefer to participate online should email contactus@killearncc.org. uk for information on how to join the meeting.
PROBUS CLUB
Probus Club of Strathendrick meets at 10.15am for 10.30am in Killearn Church Hall on the first and third Thursday of each month. We aim simply to provide fellowship and a variety of speakers of interest to “retired professional and business persons”. Full programme planned for the coming weeks. New members welcome.
KILLIN WALK IN THE PARK
Meet at Mclaren Hall on Wednesdays at 10.20am. No need to book, just turn up for a one-hour walk and chat. If you are interested in joining a Health Walk, contact walk coordinators for details: Bev Clarke - beverley.clarke@lochlomondtrossachs.org, or Fran Crumley - fran. crumley@lochlomond-trossachs.org.
CITIZENS ADVICE BUREAU
The library outreach programme is fortnightly on Tuesdays in Killin Library from 1-3pm. Contact Chris Kinnaird on 07498 925157 or by e-mail: chris. kinnaird@stirlingcab.casonline.org.uk or via www.stirlingcab.org.uk.
KINLOCHARD 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.
LENTEN WALKS
There will be a few Lenten walks this year, the first being tomorrow (Saturday) meeting at Deanston Distillery car park at 10am. All welcome. Tea and coffee available from Deanston Coffee Bothy following the walk.
THE GUILD
Final meeting of this session in the Forth Inn on Wednesday, March 15, at 2pm with guest leaders the Mondayleles Ukelele Group. All welcome. You will be assured of a warm and entertaining afternoon.
LOCAL HISTORY
Annual membership £15 or £4 per presentation. Contact Joyce Kelly (secretary) 01877 387292 or James Kennedy (chairman) 01877 387 201.
KIPPEN COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Paul Henke will be in Kippen Reading Rooms at 7pm on Tuesday, March 14.
PARISH CHURCH
Rev Ellen Larson Davidson will lead service in Kippen Church on Sunday, March 12, at 11.15am. All welcome. However, if you feel unwell please look after yourself and stay at home. Updates of interest can always be found on Facebook ‘Kippen and Norrieston Parish Churches of Scotland’. Access also via ‘Google’.
ONLINE WORSHIP
Please contact Ellen to get the Zoom link for the service from Norrieston Church at 10am. Rev Ellen Larson Davidson’s contact details: tel 01786 871249; email: elarsondavidson@ churchofscotland.org.uk.
LENT STUDIES
Ellen will lead a Lent Study on Wednesday March 15 at 10.45am on Zoom and also in the Vestry in Norrieston Church, Thornhill. If anyone still needs a copy of Pilgrim Journeys ‘40 Days of
Reflections on The Beatitudes’, please contact Ellen soon.
LENTEN WALKS
There will be a few Lenten Walks, the first being tomorrow (Saturday) meeting at Deanston Distillery car park at 10am. Tea or coffee at the Coffee Bothy, Deanston, after the walk.
START UP STIRLING
Start-up Stirling food bank box in Kippen Church for non-perishable items (open Sunday till 12.30pm). There are more and more people needing help. If you are able, a little something would be greatly appreciated to help others in the area.
CHOIR PRACTICE
All welcome at All Age Choir Practice this Sunday, March 12, from 9.45-10.45am in the Church.
STRENGTH AND BALANCE
Weekly Strength and Balance Class organised by Active Stirling at 10am on Wednesday, March 15, in the Village Hall, Fore Road.
GUILDS
Kippen and Norrieston Guilds. On Tuesday, March 14, at 2pm in Kippen Church, Kevin and Linda Clarke will give an illustrated talk entitled ‘A Return to the Far North – Exploring the East Coast of Greenland’. All welcome. Kevin’s and Linda’s photography is worth seeing.
SWI
All welcome at the SWI ‘Craft Night with Kirsten’ in the Reading Room (opposite school) on Wednesday, March 15, at 7.30pm. Competition is three plain oven scones.
PORT OF MENTEITH PARISH CHURCH
Worship on Sunday at 10 am. All welcome.
RUSKIE SWI
Next meeting in Ruskie Hall on Tuesday, March 14, at 7.30pm. We are delighted to welcome Ian Baird from The Woodland Trust with an insight into the work connected with managing the many aspects of Woodland Trust. Competitions: (Mrs Beaton Memorial Rose Bowl) jam-jar of spring wild flowers and a wooden ornament.
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
This Sunday, third Sunday in Lent, the Minister, the Rev Ellen Larson Davidson will lead Morning Worship at 10am. Service available on Zoom and it is always good to hear the voices of those who join the congregation in the church in saying the Lord’s Prayer. Traidcraft stall there plus tea and coffee. It is helpful if as many as possible can bring their own mugs, as we have no washing up facilities but there are plenty of recyclable paper cups, and everyone welcome. Lent Study Group meet again in the Vestry on Wednesday morning at 10.45am and also available on Zoom. An in-depth study of the Beatitudes, “40 Days of Reflection on the Beatitudes”, by Stephen Croft, helps us to think more about the nature and teaching of Jesus as revealed in the Beatitudes as presented in Matthew 5. The first of possibly three Lent walks start tomorrow (Saturday) from Deanston Distillery car park at 10am, with tea and coffee available afterwards at the Coffee Bothy to which anyone wanting a slightly shorter walk can also retreat. The minister can be contacted by email: elarsondavidson@churchofscotland.org.uk or telephone: 01786 871249 /07412 578997. The Guild meet this month in Kippen Church on Tuesday, March 14, at 2pm, when Linda and Kevin Clarke will give a beautifully illustrated talk entitled ‘A Return to the Far North - Exploring the East Coast of Greenland’.
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.