District News

Published date19 July 2023
Publication titleStirling Observer
START UP STIRLING Collections for foodbank and other items can be left in Allan Church and will then be delivered to the foodbank. They are currently in desperate need of ready meals and UHT milk. Cup a soups and Pot Noodles, coffee, cereal bars, jars of f ish/ meat paste, tinned ready meals, tinned meat, cooking sauces and oatcakes/ crackers all gratefully received. Your support is vital especially in these times and is much appreciated

HOLIDAY CLUB BANNOCKBURN HOLIDAY CLUB Summer 2023 will have a beach theme this year for a fun filled week near the end of the holidays. Based at Ladywell Church on Morrison Drive over the mornings of July 31 to August 4 and open to all children finishing offP1 to P7. Seaside Rock will be a fantastic programme of games, drama, crafts, songs and stories about Jesus and others who spent so much time on and around the sea. More information on web page: suscotland.org.uk/ bannockburn or head straight to the JotForm bookings page at:form.jotform.com/231434039275353. COFFEE CLUB ALLAN CHURCH Tuesday COFFEE CLUB's next date is September 5. Have a lovely summer.

LADYWELL CHURCH Service on Sunday led by the minister Rev Liz Robertson at usual time of 11.15am. All welcome. Tea and coffee available in hall after service.

BINGO TEA Central and Fife Disability Darts are holding a bingo tea in Bannockburn

Miners Welfare Club, 38 Morrison Drive, Bannockburn FK7 0HZ on Friday, July 21. Entry 7pm for 7.30pm start. Entry fee £2 - tea/coffee and cakes. Bingo books £1 for a book, £1 for flyer. Everyone welcome. PLAY IN THE PARK Stirling Council's Play in the Park session takes place at Hillpark Community Centre greenspace area on Friday, July 21, from 11am-2pm. These are open access play opportunities and parents/carers are responsible for the children they bring along to the play sessions. All children under eight years of age must be accompanied by an adult. Enquiries email: play@stirling.gov.uk. COUNCILLORS' SURGERIES Councillor Alasdair MacPherson can be contacted on 01786 233120 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues you want to raise. He can also be emailed at: macphersona@stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Brian Hambly can be contacted on 01786 233125 and can arrange to meet you in your home or hold a virtual meeting to discuss any issues. He can also be emailed at: hamblyb@stirling.gov.uk. Councillor Margaret Brisley is available for surgery appointments in person, by phone or online. Book an appointment by email (brisleym@stirling.gov.uk) or telephone (01786 233130).

MURRAYFIELD UNITED FREE CHURCH The Walking Group meets at Ladywell Park Bruce Street entrance on Friday at 2pm for a gentle stroll - all welcome. This Sunday's service (July 23) at 10.30am in Bannockburn Enterprise Hub led by Rev Tricia Johnston, and also available on YouTube at Murrayfield UF Online. MONEY ADVICE Stirling Council Advice Services can provide help and support on all things money, debt and benefits. If you would like to chat to the team, drop-in services at Bannockburn Library on Monday July 31 from 10.30am-12.30pm.

BUSINESS GATEWAY Meet advisers from Business Gateway Stirling for one-to-one appointments at Bannockburn Business Hub, 25

Quakerfield, Bannockburn FK7 8JA on

Thursday July 27.

BRAEHEAD BINGO Cash bingo every Wednesday at 7.30pm at the Crawford Hall.

COUNCILLORS' SURGERIES Councillor Bryan Flannagan hosts regular surgeries across Stirling East and can be contacted on 01786 233111 or by email at flannaganb@stirling.gov.uk. All correspondence is received, read and responded to by him personally. If calling, leave contact details to allow him to contact you directly. Councillor Chris Kane is available for surgery appointments in person, on the phone or online. Book an appointment via email (kanec@stirling.gov.uk), telephone (01786 233127) or Facebook (facebook.com/votechriskane).

STIRLING NORTH PARISH CHURCH Sunday service at 10.30am led by Rev Scott McInnes and livestreamed on www.stirlingnorth.org/whats-on/livestream. All welcome. Adventurers Club for P1 to P7 during service. Coffee Pot Cafe will take a short break over the summer months and resume on Wednesday August 16. Holiday Club (The Great Glen Green Welly Garden Show) for P1 to P7 from July 31 to August 4. Please pre-register at www.stirlingnorth.org/holiday-clubregistration to ensure a place.

BRIDGE OF ALLAN PARISH CHURCH This Sunday, Morning Worship in the Chalmers hall at 11am. Service led by Rev Dan Harper and Rev David Clarke. Sunday club is of for summer holidays but children are welcome to the church service with their families. All warmly welcomed and invited to stay after service for tea and coffee. Sunday services will continue to be live-streamed via Facebook Live and available on Facebook thereafter (https://www.facebook.com/BridgeOfAllanParishChurch). Please get in touch if you would like more information on any of the groups that meet in our halls. If...

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