\Lochearnhead
7.30-8.30pm in the village hall. Take a mat, cost £5.50. Contact Yasmin on 07979 856837 or email yasmin@throthegrapevine.co.uk. Strictly Seniors Over-60s dancebased fitness classes on Fridays from 10-11am in the village hall. Cost £5.50. Contact Yasmin on 07979 856837 or email yasmin@ throthegrapevine.co.uk. Kirk On Sunday, Rev Alan Dunnet will lead the family service at 10.30am. Children accompanied by an adult are welcome to attend and will have access to quiet activities during the worship. There will be a short celebration of Holy Communion following the main service. The next session of Messy Play for children under five years and their carers is on Thursday, August 9 at 9.30am.
\Killin
Walk in the park Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 15 minutes to one hour. Next walk is Wednesday, August 8. Meet at 10.20am at Capercaillie for Kinnell circouit walk. Contact Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or cathy. scott@lochlomond-trossachs.org. Strength and balance Exercise class for older adults in the Killin Hotel from 1.30-2.30pm each Wednesday, followed by 10-minute walk.
\Kippen
Toddlers Meetings resume after the summer break. Otago The exercise class is on a summer break and returns in September. Church Sunday service at 11am will be led by Mr Mark Evans DCS, head of spiritual care, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline. Please note the earlier time for summer services. All welcome. Cappuccino Chatter On Wednesdays from 10.30-11.30am in the Church House. Flower Show Schedules are now available in McNicoll’s Stores for the 117th annual flower show in the village hall on Sunday, August 19 at 12.30pm. Flower Show Garden Competition (confined) The competition will include both natural/ nature -friendly and formal gardens. Front or back gardens can be entered. To enter, email a picture of your garden to the Kippen Flower Show address: kippenflowershow@hotmail. com, also including your name and address. Emails should be received by midnight Monday, August 13. The judging will take place using the photos, with a follow-up visit to the winning garden before the winner is announced on the day of the show. The submitted garden photos will be shared on the Kippen Flower Show Facebook page but Facebook likes will not be taken into account for the judging. Heritage Exhibition Dates for this annual event are Friday, Saturday and Sunday August 17-19, from 2-5pm. Main venue is again the Reading Room which in addition to a century of photographs will include exhibits from the Old Kirkyard at the Cross. Also open will be the Old Smiddy, but unfortunately the former Boatyard will not be available. Councillor’s surgery Councillor Martin Earl will be in the village hall on Wednesday, August 8 at 7pm.
\Port of Menteith
Parish Church Worship on Sunday will be at 10am and led by Rev Dr Valerie Allen. The church will be open to visitors every Monday to Friday, 2-4pm during July and August. There is a display in the vestibule, of the Port in bygone times, covering the church, farming, the school, the lake, the hotel and curling. All welcome.
\Strathblane
Mini Makers Tuesdays in the kirkrooms, 9.30-10.30am. Art/creative fun for 18 months-five years.
\Thornhill
Playgroup Over-twos on Tuesdays 9.45-11.45am, Fridays 9.30am - noon, term time in the community hall. Tea ‘n’ chat The last Wednesday of the month coffee morning has resumed 10am–12.30pm in the community hall. Anyone interested in having a stall can call Belinda 01786 850692 or boghallfarm@btinternet. com. Young at Heart Low-impact dance fitness classes for over-50s in the community hall on Mondays from 12.15-1pm, More details from Janice on 07565 182259. Norrieston Church Deacon Mark Evans, Head of Spiritual Care, Queen Margaret Hospital, Dunfermline. will lead the worship at 10am on Sunday. All welcome. Thornhill Players The amateur dramatics group is looking for a technician who could take over the operation of the sound and light equipment. The Players hope to be upgrading the desks to the new EU standards soon so someone coming in at the start will be a great help. Interested parties should contact Charlotte on 01786 850288.