BLANEFIELD

WALK IN THE PARK

Led by trained volunteers. Lasts 1560 minutes. Next walk is on Monday, October 14. Meet at the Woollen Mill car park at 10.20am for Milton to Craigneuk Cottage (car share). Contact Cathy Scott on 01877 330055 or email cathy.scott@ lochlomond-trossachs.org.

STRENGTH AND BALANCE

For older adults, Mondays in the Forth Inn 12.15-1pm, followed by 10-minute walk.

SCOTTISH COUNTRY DANCE

Classes are held on Wednesdays in the Memorial Hall from 7.30pm until 9.30pm. For more details telephone Allan at 01877 385236. Fun and gentle exercise. All welcome.

ST MARY’S CONCERT

The next concert at St Mary’s is on Sunday, October 20 at 3pm and features The Atholl Duo - Lee Holland (flute) and Glynn Forrest (percussion/marimba). The duo are successful performers in their own right and passionate about promoting and playing chamber music. Lee performs and works with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Scottish Chamber Orchestra and Orchestra of Scottish Opera and Glynn has enjoyed involvement in projects with Glasgow New Music Expedition, Rednote Ensemble, the Pavel Haas Quartet, and Auricle ensemble. Entry by retiring collection.

ST MARY’S SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH

Holy Communion on Sunday at St Mary’s is at 11.15am. All welcome. Contact Rector Richard Grosse 01877 382887.

LODGE BAILIE NICOL JARVIE NO 1036

Regular meeting on Friday, October 18 at 7.30pm. Please note change of date. Mark Master Mason degree by Lodge Loch Lomond No 1483.

PARISH CHURCH

The service on Sunday will be at the usual time of 11.15am with worship being conducted by Rev Dr Valerie Allen. On Tuesday, October 29, there will be a lunch at the Forth Inn for the senior residents of Strathard Community. Invitation leaflets will be distributed shortly but if you think you are eligible contact Janet or Morna. The primary school’s P7 pupils will join the fun to celebrate Halloween. 15 at 6pm in the church rooms. Lunch Club is on Thursdays from noon. Wednesday Club meeting is on October 16 at 2.30pm in the McLintock Hall when the community police will give a talk.

BINGO

Bingo is back to its original venue at the bowling club every Friday from 8pm.

MACMILLAN COFFEE MORNING

Thank you to all who supported this event in the village. More than £350 was raised.

CHRISTMAS FAYRE

West Stirlingshire Friends of Strathcarron Hospice are holding their annual Christmas Fayre on Saturday, November 9 from 10am-2.30pm in the McLintock Hall. All welcome to support this worthwhile cause and enjoy stalls, raffle, tombola. Tea/coffee are included in the adult £3 admission.

WALKING GROUP

Thursdays, 2-2.45pm, alternate weeks between Blanefield and Killearn. Call 07867 672513.

DANCERCISE

Over-50s dance-based fitness classes on Wednesdays from 10-11am in Edmonstone Hall. Cost £5.50. Contact Yasmin on 07979 856837 or email yasmin@throthegrapevine.co.uk,