District News
| Published date | 26 May 2023 |
| Publication title | Stirling Observer |
FIX AND CHAT Tuesdays 2-4pm in Aberfoyle Memorial Hall - if you have small household items which are broken hopefully the collective skill of the group can help repair or give advice to avoid throwing it into landfill. KNIT AND NATTER Fridays 2-4pm in Aberfoyle Memorial Hall - get out and about, kids welcome to pop in with parents after school, cuppa and snacks available.
BOWLING CLUB Sunday was a really busy day at the bowling green on Trossachs Road. Our Try Bowls day was well attended, the weather was fine and those attending seemed to have had a good time. Many thanks to all club members for helping out and to Bowls Scotland who sent along James Lindsay, a Try Bowls Activator, who provided much entertainment with his innovative bowling games. We hope to see many of the visitors come along to regular club events on Mondays at 6.30pm and Tuesdays at 1.30pm. The Forth and Endrick league has started and Aberfoyle won both its first matches against Balfron. Onwards to Kippen, this Friday.
BALFRON CONCERT The John McLintock Hall in Balfron will be 100 years old in June 2023.To mark the centenary, the keynote event will be the Centenary Concert in the hall at 7.30pm on Friday June 16, starring Scottish/ Scandinavian folk duo 'The Quiggs'. Tickets now available and, although the main source will be online, a limited number of 'physical' hard-copy tickets on sale at just £5 each at both Balfron Library and Balfron Health Centre from Monday, May 29, during their normal opening hours. Unfortunately, card facilities not available at either of these venues. Tickets also available tomorrow (Saturday) at The Drymen Show. Online tickets can be purchased at www.eventbrite.co.uk simply by searching 'Quiggs' on the site. Further advice and news of centenary souvenirs available by contacting mclintockhall@gmail.com or following www.facebook.com.mclintockhall.The evening of the concert will also give an opportunity for concert-goers to view an exhibition about John McLintock and the history of the hall with complementary refreshments available.
DANCERCISE Low-impact exercises and dance routines, perfect for active seniors/ beginners in the McLintock Hall on Mondays at 10am. For more details and to book contact Yasmin on 07979 856837 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.
COUNTRY DANCING Strathendrick Scottish Country Dancing Club meets Tuesday evenings in Masonic Hall, Dunmore Street, Balfron 7.30-9.30pm. New members welcome, some experience preferred. Details from Alan 01360 550256.
BALFRON CHURCH Service on Sunday at 11.15am taken by Dr Rev Lesley Stanley. Tea/coffee served in the Church Rooms after service. Any member of the congregation needing urgent pastoral care during the vacancy should contact Rev Alison Britchfield on 07415 683871. COUNCILLOR Councillor Gerry McGarvey (Ward 2 - Gargunnock, Kippen, Arnprior, Buchlyvie, Fintry, Balfron, Drymen, Killearn, Croftamie, Milton of Buchanan, Blanefield, Strathblane, Balmaha and more) is available for telephone, inperson face-to-face, or online surgeries. To book an appointment, email mcgarveyg@stirling.gov.uk or call 01786 233122. He also holds surgeries prior to any community councils he is attending. Details of which are available on the Stirling Council website.
BLAIRDRUMMOND BLAIR DRUMMOND BLETHERS Next get together on Monday, May 29, from noon-2pm at Blair Drummond Community Hall for soup and sandwiches lunch and good chat. Look forward to seeing everyone and welcoming new local members.
BUCHLYVIE CHURCH Sunday service at 11.15am led by Rev Scott Brown at Buchlyvie Church. COUNCILLOR Councillor Gerry McGarvey (Ward 2 - Gargunnock, Kippen, Arnprior, Buchlyvie, Fintry, Balfron, Drymen, Killearn, Croftamie, Milton of Buchanan, Blanefield, Strathblane, Balmaha and more) is available for telephone, inperson face-to-face, or online surgeries. To book an appointment...
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