District News
ABERFOYLE LODGE BAILIE NICOL JARVIE NO 1036
On Tuesday, March 15, there will be a regular meeting business at 7.30pm followed by Installation of Office Bearers for 22/23 at 8pm.
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 will be at the usual time of 11.15am when a warm welcome will be extended to all. The church follows Covid regulations and lateral flow tests should be taken prior to attendance, together with face coverings when in church.
GUILD
The date of the next Guild meeting is Wednesday March 23. More details next week.
ST MARY’S SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Service at 11.15am each Sunday. Visitors should book through secretary@ stmarychurchaberfoyle.org.uk whilst restrictions remain.
BALFRON DANCERCISE
Low-impact exercises and dance routines, perfect for active seniors/ beginners are held in the McLintock Hall on Mondays at 10am. For more details and to book please contact Yasmin on 07979856837 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.
CHURCH
This Sunday at 11.15am the service will be taken by Mrs Margaret Baxter. Tea/ coffee will be served after the service. It is recommended that a lateral flow test is taken before coming which must show a negative result and bring a mask. This also applies any person attending the church buildings. Should you require the services of a minister please contact Ian McVean on 01360 440016.
BUCHLYVIE 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 please contact Yasmin on 07979856837 or email yasmin@ throthegrapevine.co.uk.
CALLANDER CALLANDER KIRK
Worship every Sunday at 11.15am led by Rev Jeff McCormick. Everyone is welcome to join (subject to Covid restrictions). On Sunday there will be a Service at 11.15am and Trossachs Church at 3pm. The kirk is also livestreaming the Sunday service on to the Callander Kirk Facebook page and uploading a video of the service on to the Callander Kirk YouTube channel. If you would prefer to have the service emailed to you or would like to receive a paper copy of the service, then please email JMcCormick@ churchofscotland.org.uk or phone Rev
Jeff McCormick on 01877 330474.
ST ANDREW’S SCOTTISH EPISCOPAL CHURCH
Holy Communion (with music) at 9.30am on Sundays. Midweek worship on Wednesdays at 10.30am. If you would like to attend as a visitor, please use the contact page on 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 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 LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY
The next meeting of Drymen & District Local History Society will take place on Thursday March 24 at 7.45pm in Drymen Village Hall. Carol Primrose will give an illustrated talk on Coal mining in Scotland and the Cadder pit disaster of 1913. Coal mining was a dirty and dangerous job with always the danger of roof falls, gas and flooding. Cadder 15 mine at Bishopbriggs suffered a disaster in 1913, when 22 men were killed. New memorials to the victims were erected on the centenary of the disaster. Visitors welcome, £2 entrance fee,
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 on resumption, please contact walk coordinators for more details: Bev Clarke - beverley.clarke@ lochlomond-trossachs.org, or Fran Crumley - fran.crumley@lochlomondtrossachs.org.
DRYMEN AND DISTRICT SENIOR CITIZENS’ ASSOCIATION
The next meeting is on Tuesday, March 15 at 2pm in the village hall when the folks from The Hub G63 are coming along to help us to find out what they do and the wee things we can change to help do our bit for our environment. If you’re over 60 and would like to join us we’d be delighted to welcome you. We will still be taking precautions against Covid and sitting a maximum of three households per group. Please only come if you are symptom free, test before you come if possible, wear a mask, and observe social distancing.
GARTMORE CHURCH
Tomorrow (Saturday) the Lenten Walk will be from Gartmore Church at 10am. All welcome. Service on Sunday, March 13, with Holy Communion at 10am with Rev Scott Brown CBE BD. Our weekly service is live online at 11.15am from Buchlyvie Church and can be accessed via the Gartmore Church website: Gartmorechurch.org.uk/services/ restrictions for current safety guidelines on attending church.
INVERSNAID ABERFOYLE PARISH CHURCH
Service on Sunday will be at the usual time of 11.15am when a warm welcome will be extended to all. The church follows Covid regulations and lateral flow tests should be taken prior to attendance, together with face coverings when in church.
GUILD
The date of the next Guild meeting is
Wednesday, March 23. More details next week.
KILLEARN COMMUNITY COUNCIL
The next Killearn Community Council meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 16, at 8pm. The meeting will be held via Zoom. Local residents who wish to participate should email contactus@ killearncc.org.uk for information on how to join the meeting.
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 - is in the village hall on Thursdays at 7pm. For more details and to book please contact Yasmin on 07979856837 or email yasmin@throthegrapevine.co.uk.
KILLEARN KIRK
On Sunday, March 13, the Rev Stuart Sharp will lead the service at 10.30am taking on into Lent with The Pharisees continuing to challenge Jesus’ authority in meeting with tax collectors and others while encouraging them to follow him. Although Covid restrictions are being relaxed, hand sanitising, recording your presence and wearing face coverings are all still required.
SPRING CONCERT
Strathendrick Singers will be performing their Spring Concert, featuring music from the Baltic region, on Sunday, March 20 in Killearn Kirk at 7pm. Tickets £12 adults, £3 children, £25 family ticket. Available from choir members, on the door or by emailing secretary@strathendricksingers.org.uk. The concert features music from Norway and the Baltic regions. It is dedicated to the people of Ukraine, and proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to Ukrainian charities.
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 on resumption, please contact walk coordinators for more details: Bev Clarke beverley.clarke@lochlomond-trossachs. 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 ABERFOYLE PARISH CHURCH
Sunday’s service will be at the usual time of 11.15am when a warm welcome will be extended. The church follows Covid regulations and flow tests should be taken prior to attendance, together with face coverings when in church.
GUILD
The date of the next Guild meeting is Wednesday, March 23. More details next week.
KIPPEN CHURCH
It is planned that Rev Ellen Larson Davidson will lead the service in Kippen Church this Sunday, March 13, at 11.15am. Please take a lateral flow test before attending church. It will be necessary to wear a mask during the service, to use hand sanitiser on entry and exit and to leave contact details.
Updates of interest can always be found on Facebook ‘Kippen and Norrieston Parish Churches of Scotland.’ Access also via Google. In accordance with Church of Scotland advice, in the meantime the church will be closed and alarmed every day, including weekends.
ONLINE WORSHIP
Rev Ellen will intimate online worship by email. Meditation and prayers are also available via the phone line. (01786 585122) Rev Ellen Larson Davidson’s contact details: Tel: 01786 871249; Email: elarsondavidson@churchofscotland. org.uk.
BIBLE STUDY
A Lenten study using ‘Not A Tame Lion’ by Hilary Brand, looking at the writings of CS Lewis and movies based on his books and life, will be held on Wednesday mornings at 10am. Ellen has a few copies of the study book and the DVDs of Shadowlands and The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe if anyone is interested. If interested in joining, please contact Ellen to get the link.
PRAYER ZOOM MEETINGS
Format will change. Further information will be sent by email.
LENTEN WALKS
The second of the Lenten Walks will be in Gartmore, meeting at Gartmore Church for 10am tomorrow (Saturday). Coffee/tea and wrapped biscuits will be provided at the end of the walk. For the walk on March 19 look out for the posters which will show the location of the meeting place.
SWI
All welcome to the SWI meeting in the Reading Room on Wednesday, March 16, at 7.30pm. Illustrated talk about Flanders Moss “From Whales to Bales” by Margaret Oswald from Kippen Heritage. Please bring your own cup. Visitors’ charge £3.
USED STAMPS
Diana McCall, Firbank, Cauldhame, 01786 870546, still collects used stamps to fund the Assistance Dogs Charity to train puppies to help disabled people. Please leave a margin of paper around the stamps and hand them to Diana or leave them in McNicoll’s Stores.
PORT OF MENTEITH CHURCH
Worship On Sunday will be at 10am. All welcome.
RUSKIE WI
On International Women’s Day, Anne Artis kicked off the first face to face meeting in almost two years welcoming members and guests. It was agreed that the funds from the raffle would be donated to the Red Cross Ukraine Fund. Anne then introduced Alison Younger of Old Leckie Farm. She took us on a journey around her farm on the shaded side of the carse which is focused on agri-tourism – to connect people to the land and also produce food. The farm is situated on the Old Military Road – a historic farm on land which has been managed by people for over 500 years. Leckie Farm was owned by a bodyguard for Mary Queen of Scots and granted the barony and grounds at Leckie until 1648 when they lost the farm in the Reformation to the Moirs who came through the uprisings unscathed and built