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BANNOCKBURN ALLAN CHURCH
Communion service and fourth Sunday in Lent led by the Rev Gary Mcintyre. All welcomed by team 5.
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 on March 21 from 10-11.30am. Come join us and catch up with old friends and make new ones.
LADYWELL CHURCH
Coffee Morning tomorrow, Thursday, from 10.30am till noon. Friday night at 7pm, a Games Night suitable for all ages, cost £2. Bring your own supper - tea and coffee provided. On Saturday, monthly Coffee Morning from 10am until noon. All welcome to these events. Service on Sunday at 11.15am led by the minister, Rev Liz Robertson. Tea and coffee available after service. Daffodil Tea on Saturday April 8 from 2-4pm costing £6. Tickets can be bought from Anne Renton.
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
Sunday’s service will be led by Rev Gary Barclay at 10.30am in Bannockburn Enterprise Hub and also available on Youtube at Murrayfield UF Online. Indoor Walking Group continues to meet on zoom at 4pm on Fridays and Mondays details from Jean Hastings. Connect Bible Study on Friday at 10.15am in the Hub - all welcome. Next Community Quiz Night in the Hub on Friday March 31 at 7.30pm £4 per person includes tea and biscuits.
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.
FUNDRAISER
Prize bingo in aid of Braehead FC Ladies on Friday March 31 in the Crawford Hall. Doors open 6.30pm, eyes down 7.30pm.
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 PARISH CHURCH
Morning Worship in the Chalmers hall at 11am on Sunday with service led by locum minister Rev Hazel Wilson. Sunday club will run during 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 continue to be live-streamed 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 Choir Vestry. Celebrant at the Eucharist on Sunday, March 19, at 10.30am will be Rev Peter Potter. This is fourth Sunday in Lent which is traditionally Mothering Sunday and is an All Age service - children should go into church at 10.30am. Parish Breakfast in the hall immediately after service. Winter Drop-in Centre open on 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. On Friday, March 17, at 6.30pm Ruban Rouge will be holding a fashion show - entry £5. Church hall 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 livestreamed 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 the service. Fridays@ Lecropt noon-3pm, warm space with free soup, tea and coffee etc will take a break after Friday March 24. Quiz Night with hot food Friday March 31, £10 per person - to book call Janet 07733 598830. Next Oasis - Sunday April 2, 6pm in the hall. Upcoming Easter Services Maundy Thursday 7pm St Blanes, Good Friday 7pm Lecropt. Car boot sale April 29, call Janet to book. King’s Coronation watch together in Lecropt Hall with refreshments Saturday May 6.
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 from Mark 8 and 9. Also watch live or later on the Bruce Memorial Church Youtube channel. Cambusbairns today (Wednesday) from 9.15-10.30am in the Church Hall for pre-school age children and parents/carers. Community Hub open on Wednesdays from 11am-4pm in Church Hall with soup lunch available from noon-1.30pm. All welcome for friendship, hot drinks and board games. Explore the Bible! is on tomorrow (Thursday) from 7-8pm in the Church Hall looking at the third chapter of the story of Ruth.
OASIS GROUP
Oasis Group meet at 10.30am on Tuesday March 21. Hazel Kay will lead an Easter craft session. Tour of the Smith Art Gallery at 10.30am tomorrow (Thursday) followed by refreshments at their café. For transport to venue meet at Bruce Memorial Church Hall at 10am. 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. 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 Baird. Service both in person and accessible on Zoom. Zoom link can be found at www.stirlingmethodistchurch. org.uk/news and on front of newsheet. Fairtrade stall open after worship. Refreshments served after worship. All welcome.
HOLY TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Morning Lent Group meets at 10.30am today (Wednesday) and evening group at 8pm tomorrow (Thursday). Tomorrow (Thursday) a Service of Holy Communion at 11am and on Sunday, March 19, a Sung Eucharist for Fourth Sunday in Lent at 10.30am. Tots’ Cafe meets at 10am on Mondays. This year’s Lent appeal is for the USPG - see www.uspg.org/lent for details. See also Church website and Facebook page. Get in touch at contact@ holytrinitystirling.org or tel 01786 359821.
PARK CHURCH
Service on Sunday, March 19, at 11am led by Rev Attie Van Wyk. Followed by refreshments in main hall, all welcome. Coffee club meets tomorrow (Thursday) from 10.30-11.30am in main hall. Tea, coffee and home baking - open to everyone who wants a friendly chat. Donation of £1.50 if able. Short Joint Church Lent Bible Study evenings meets tomorrow (Thursday) at 7pm in Youth Chapel. The Ladies Group would like to thank all those who came to the successful Daffodil Coffee Morning and invite ladies to their meeting on Monday, March 20, at 7.30pm in main hall which will be exercise to music with Tricia Chillas. Joint Church Easter Holiday Club takes place on the mornings of April 11, 12 and 13. Information and booking forms available from the administrator. Tickets for Congregational Celebration Big Lunch after service on May 7 available after church or from the administrator. Park
Church Office is usually open Tuesday to Friday 9.30am-12,30pm: telephone number 01786-462400. E-mails can be sent via our website www. parkchurchstirling.org or directly to: parkchurchstirling@gmail.com.
CHURCH OF THE HOLY RUDE
Free concert on Saturday, March 18, at 1pm in Church of the Holy Rude. Given by The Kingwood High School Choir from Houston, Texas. Donations to organ restoration fund welcome. Joint service for Sunday, March 19, fourth Sunday in Lent, held in Church of the Holy Rude at 11am, led by Revd Alan Miller and Mr Simon Hesset, Student Attached, followed by prayers for healing and wholeness. More information: holyrude.org.
VIEWFIELD ERSKINE CHURCH
Morning Worship with Church of the Holy Rude Church at Church of the Holy Rude on Sunday, March 19, at 11am. Minister Rev AF Miller, organist Mr Ian Boulter.ton
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
Rev Gary Mcintyre leading 10am communion service on Sunday, March 19. 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 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
Anchor Boys have space available for P1-P3 boys to join. They meet every Wednesday for an hour of fun, new friendships, games, crafts and challenges in the Cathedral Hall from 6.15-7.15pm. Spaces available now in all three year groups but please enrol first by getting in touch. For more information on The Boys’ Brigade in Dunblane call 01786 821387, visit @dunblanebb on the main social media platforms or email info@ dunblanebb.org.uk.
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
Flowering First sign of the yellow gorse at Gleneagles, by Lorna Donaldson 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, March 17. Come enjoy live music with Jonny Duncan. 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 Mike Goodison led worship on Sunday, followed by usual catch up with friends over a cuppa. T-in 2 continues weekly, every Wednesday, from 10.30amnoon - come along for a chat. This Saturday, The Guild are running a fundraising coffee morning from 10amnoon, their first in over three years. Come enjoy a blether and some home baking. Craft items also available to buy. The recent Sweetie Quiz raised £116 for Church funds. Thanks to all who supported this. We continue to collect for the Gate foodbank and donations can be handed in on any Sunday or at any other time the church is open. Lenten Bible Study sessions taking place on Tuesday mornings for five weeks starting on March 7. Tickets for The Shine Musical Theatre Touring Group’s musical evening on April 22 at 7.30pm available soon. Usual Sunday service at 11am. Warm welcome awaits. AN
COWIE AND PLEAN CHURCH
Rev Gary Mcintyre leading 10am communion service on Sunday, March 19. 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).
LITTER PICK UP
Spring clean litter pick up on Saturday March 25 in partnership with Riverside Naturally and Keep Scotland Beautiful. Meet at the Orchard – details on Riverside Community Council website www. riversidecommunitycouncil.co.uk.
CONCERT
Spring concert on Sunday March 26 at 3pm in Bowling Club. Our Front Room singing group singing songs on theme of ‘rivers’. Concert free to attend, with donations accepted in aid of Turkey/syria DEC appeal.
BOWLING CLUB
Riverside Bowling Club next management meeting on Tuesday March 28 at 7pm in the clubhouse. Opening day of bowling green on Saturday April 15 at 2pm.
ST NINIANS COUNCILLOR’S SURGERY
Councillor Jen Preston is in the Mayfield Centre loung today (Wednesday) from 6-7pm. She 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. 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 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, March 17, Re:fresh Cafe tea, coffee and cakes from 10am-noon. Sunday, March 19, Sunday Morning Family Service at 10.30am. Both held in The Mayfield Centre, St Ninians FK7 0BD. All welcome. For more information see http://stninianscommunitychurch.org.
ST NINIANS OLD PARISH CHURCH
Joint Church Lenten Bible Study in Park Church tomorrow (Thursday). Service on Sunday at 10.30am conducted by the Rev Alan Mckenzie and followed by a further time of fellowship in the Parish Halls. The service can be viewed on the Church Youtube channel. Mr Mcintyre will be conducting the services in Plean Church and Bannockburn Allan Church on Sunday in his capacity as Interim Moderator. The Kirk Session meet in the Parish Halls on Tuesday at 7.30pm.
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
Monthly talk in The Heritage Centre on Thursday March 30 at 7.30pm. Talk on the first Stirling Royal Infirmary, presented by Craig Mair. All welcome. Cost members £1, non-members £1.50.