District News

Published date12 May 2021
Publication titleStirling Observer
BANNOCKBURN

COUNCILLOR'S SURGERY Councillor Alasdair MacPherson can host an online surgery at any point, to book an appointment, please email him at: macphersona@stirling.gov.uk and he will email you with instructions on how to access the meeting. Alternatively, he can be contacted on 01786 233120, if there is no answer, please leave your contact details on the answering service and he will get back you within a couple of hours. LADYWELL CHURCH The church will be open on Sunday at 11.15am for a short service of worship. Places are limited so please phone Mandy on 07928 689384 to book a place. Social distancing will be observed, masks must be worn and hand sanitiser will be provided. The church will not be open on Tuesday, May 18 for prayer and reflection. MURRAYFIELD UF CHURCH Tonight (Wednesday) the Connect Group meets on Zoom at 7.30pm. Sunday's service will be available from 10.30am on YouTube at Murrayfield UF Online. The Murrayfield Phone Link continues this week, as does the Murrayfield Indoor Walking group on Zoom on Mondays and Fridays at 4pm, and "Time for Prayer" on Friday from 11-11.30am, also on Zoom. On Monday, May 17, the Kirk Session meets on Zoom at 2pm.

ALLAN CHURCH Service on Sunday, May 16 at 11.15am will be led by the Allan Church worship team. If you wish to attend you will have to book a place by calling the Session Clerk on 01786 833367. Seating is restricted because of COVID 19 social distancing. The services are shorter than normal because we are still unable to sing hymns or recite prayers in accordance with Scottish Government and Church of Scotland guidelines. Only 50 people are allowed to attend but we are organised with hand sanitisers, and face masks (should you forget your own). Social distancing and a one-way system will be the order of the day in and out of church. Please note that you use the building at your own risk. GOING PURPLE Allan Church will be lit up purple this week for Fibromyalgia Awareness.

BLAIRLOGIE

COUNCILLORS' SURGERIES During current COVID-19 restrictions, Councillors Jim Thomson and Susan McGill are unable to hold face-to-face surgeries. Please make contact by email or leaving a message by phone, if there is an issue they can help with. Councillor McGill 01786 233115 or mcgills@stirling.

gov.uk and COUNCILlor Thomson 01786 233132 or thomsonj03@stirling.gov.uk

BRAEHEAD

STIRLING NORTH PARISH CHURCH The Sunday service will be led by Rev Scott McInnes with in-person services at 10am and 11.30am. As numbers are limited due to COVID restrictions, please either tel: 01786 463376 or email: info@stirlingnorth.org to reserve your place. The 10am will also be livestreamed on www.stirlingnorth.org and an audio only version will be available from noon on 01786 641166.

COUNCILLOR'S SURGERY

Councillor Bryan Flannagan will hold online surgeries by appointment. Contact him on flannaganb@stirling.gov.uk .

CLASSES Slimming World now in the Crawford Hall every Tuesday from 7.30am till 9.30am. Slimming World Braehead is operating as Venue and Virtual on Tuesdays. This allows members to weigh in at the hall and get the support of image therapy from their own front rooms. Please call Angela on 07846 780027 for more details.

FOOTBALL PITCH A site meeting with a contractor is scheduled for Tuesday, May 18. Work will commence shortly after to carry out drainage and remedial work.

BRIDGE OF ALLAN

WALKING GROUPS Walks cancelled until further notice. ST SAVIOUR'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH All public worship is suspended until further notice. All meetings, study groups, events and social gatherings connected to St Saviour's are also suspended. BRIDGE OF ALLAN PARISH CHURCH The church will be open for morning worship this Sunday. Two services will be held in the Chalmers Hall and will be conducted by Rev Dan Harper.

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