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Published date17 April 2024
Publication titleStirling Observer
START UP STIRLING Collections for food bank and other items can be left in Allan Church and will then be delivered to foodbank. They are currently in desperate need of ready meals and UHT milk, if possible also tinned meat, breakfast cereal, cooking sauce, cereal bars, tinned pasta, tinned vegetables, bathroom spray, washing up liquid, kitchen spray, soap powder, blue cloths, sponge pads, and cup a soups all gratefully received along with Pot Noodles, coffee, jars of f ish/meat paste. Cleaning products also of great help. Your support is vital and much appreciated. Please do not donate products which contain bleach

LODGE BRUCE AND THISTLE 312 The 312 is moving to sending out minutes by email (paper copies will also go on Lodge noticeboards). We ask members to give their email address to Senior Deacon, Derek Robertson: derek@robertsontraining.co.uk.

BUSINESS GATEWAY Meet Business Gateway Stirling advisers for one-to-one appointment in Bannockburn Business Hub, Quakerfield, on Thursday April 25. These meetings are opportunity for businesses based in and around Stirling to discuss their business with business adviser. Book via Eventbrite or contact STEP (Stirling Enterprise). STIRLING FREE CHURCH STIRLING FREE CHURCH meets at Bannockburn High School every Sunday at 11am in the Lecture Theatre. Creche and Sunday School and tea and coffee afterwards. Also evening service at 5.30pm in Menstrie United Free Church building.

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 at brisleym@stirling.gov.uk or 01786 233130. MURRAYFIELD UNITED FREE CHURCH Sunday's service in Enterprise Hub and on YouTube led by Rev Gary Barclay at 10.30am. Next coffee afternoon outing is this Friday, April 19, at 2pm to the Coffee Bothy in Blairlogie - names to Ann Lomax or Jean Hastings. Kirk Session meets at 2pm on Monday, April 22, in Stein Square.

Next Community Quiz Night is on Friday April 26 at 7.30pm in the Hub.

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 received, read and responded to by him personally. If calling, leave contact details to allow him to contact you directly. Councillor Chris Kane available for surgery appointments in person, on phone or online. Book via email (kanec@stirling.gov.uk), telephone (01786 233127) or Facebook (facebook.com/votechriskane).

STIRLING NORTH PARISH CHURCH Sunday service 10.30am led by Rev Scott McInnes and livestreamed on www.stirlingnorth.org. All welcome. Kidzone for P1-7 during service. Creche available. Coffee Pot Cafe every Wednesday, 10amnoon. the Hub., every Friday 11am-2pm. Film Night on Friday, April 19. Everyone welcome.

BRIDGE OF ALLAN PARISH CHURCH This Sunday, Morning Worship in Chalmers Hall at 11am. Sunday Club will run during service, children should attend start of service with their families and leave for Sunday club after all age talk. All welcome and invited to stay after service for tea and coffee. Sunday services continue to be live-streamed via Facebook Live and available on Facebook thereafter (https://www.facebook.com/BridgeOfAllanParishChurch). Get in touch for more information on any groups that meet in our halls. If looking for somewhere to go for cuppa and natter you would be welcome on a Thursday morning at Streets Ahead coffee morning (Honeyman Hall) from 10am-noon. Some of the classes that run throughout week have details on our community notice board: https:// www.bridgeofallanparishchurch.org.uk/community-notice-board. If you would like information on hall letting see https://www.bridgeofallanparishchurch.org.uk/hall-letting.

TEA'S COMPANY Every Monday 2-4pm in Honeyman Hall at Bridge of Allan Parish Church, Tea's Company is community group for those who want a chat, make new friends, feeling lonely or isolated. Friendly atmosphere. Free cake and tea. Members play bingo, hold quizzes, singalongs and have theme days.

ST SAVIOUR'S CHURCH

Box for donations to Start Up is at back of church during the week. Dropin

Centre. open on Tuesdays and Fridays from noon till 4pm with soup, coffee, tea and biscuits. This is open and free for everyone. Seniors Movement class on Thursday at 10.15am in church hall. Carpet Bowls Group meeting on Friday at 2pm in Allan Leisure Centre. Church hall now available to hire - contact 01786 833559. Church open every day from 10am until 4pm for private prayer and meditation - everyone welcome. With relaxation of COVID guidance please be 'Distance Aware'.

LECROPT KIRK Sunday worship 11.30am, all welcome. Car boot sale on Saturday April 27 - phone Janet 07733 598830 to book. Our hall with good car parking has availability for hires, see website for details. CEILIDH Bridge of Allan Primary School Parent Council is holding a fundraising ceilidh featuring Stirling Riverside Ceilidh Band in the Chalmers Hall, Bridge of Allan, on Friday April 26 from 7-9pm. Doors open 6.30pm. Tickets £7 adults, £3 children, under threes free. More details at www.pta-events.co.uk/bofapspta. Advanced purchase only. Booking fees apply. LODGE Lodge Abercromby No531 regular meeting in Masonic Temple, Bridge of Allan, on Tuesday, April 23, at 7.30pm. business of the evening is MMM Degree, conferred by the RWM and OBs of Lodge Royal Arch No76. Any brother who has...

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