District Digest

Cats Protection: Missing from Park Crescent, Sauchie, a 14 year old neutered male, light orange tabby with white to bib, muzzle and socks, large in size and missing since 1 March. Telephone 01259 721181. Missing from Devonway, Clackmannan a one year old neutered male, mostly sandy coloured with black tabby markings a little white to mouth wearing a blue fabric collar, with a bell and round id tag with a fish on it been missing since 12 March. Telephone 01259 211339. Missing from Shaftsbury Street, Alloa a three year old unneutered male, dark brown/black tabby with a touch of fawn to muzzle, mouth and chin and is a lighter tan underneath. Was not wearing a collar but will have an indent to fur due to old collar. Has been missing for three weeks. Telephone 07794848338. Found at Millers Lade Avenue, Sauchie, a grey tabby adult, medium sized, left fold down ear, white whiskers, white to muzzle and mouth leading to touch of cream, left eye ringed with cream and a pink nose rimmed with black.

St Mungo’s Parish Church: The annual mini market takes place in the Session House on Saturday 22 March from 10am to 1pm. Entry is free and coffee/tea with home baking costs £2. Donations of crafts, bric-a-brac, books, CDs, DVDs and jigsaws etc can be handed in from 7pm on Friday 21 March. At the Congregational Meeting after the service on Sunday 23 March, the accounts will be presented by the Treasurer. The bus taking the Guild to the Macrobert Theatre on Tuesday 25 March will leave the church at 5pm prompt for the Cambus Inn. It will then leave for the Macrobert at 6.45pm. Spaces are still available for “The God Question” in the Session House on Wednesday 26 March and Wednesday 2 April. Cost £5 to cover literature. Please add names to the list in the porch or contact Brian Robinson for more information. Tickets are now available from Roberta Milne for the quiz night in the Claremont Lodge on Friday 25 April at 7.30pm. £3 for adults and £1 for children.

Moncrieff UF Church: Sunday’s Preparatory Service was conducted by Mr Hector McAulay and this Sundays Service of Communion at 11.30am in the church will be conducted by Rev. Ron Thomson. The church café continues on Mondays from 10am to noon, when all will be made welcome. The annual daffodil tea takes place this Saturday 22 March from 10am in the church hall. Over the period of vacancy, should any member require help of any kind, please contact your elder in the first instance. Moncrieff Church Hall is available on a number of days in the week for hire for meetings and other events. Contact Graeme Forrest on 07711370369 for further information.

Moncrieff Church Boys’ Brigade Company: All sections of the Company continue their meetings as follows: The Anchor Boys for boys aged 5-P3, in Moncrieff Church Hall from 5.30pm to 6.45pm on Tuesdays; the Junior Section for boys in P4-6, in the same place from 7pm to 8.30pm also on Tuesdays; and the Company Section, for boys in P7-S6 in Alloa Academy from 7.15pm on Fridays. New members are welcome in all sections. A Company section team took part in the Battalion Quiz last Wednesday (12 March), coming third and last night, a team competed in the last round of the Battalion five-a-side football event. Confirmation is needed regarding numbers for our Summer Camp in August. Anyone with queries, or seeking further information about any section of the Company should telephone 212023.

Alloa Christian Outreach: Rev. Peter M’Cool gave members food for thought at the recent meeting. Ella Bingham presided and Ann Thomson sang a solo.

Alloa Ludgate Church: Last Sunday at morning worship the congregation enjoyed an all age service of songs of praise. Filled with laughter and song the morning ended with a resounding rendition of ‘Amazing Grace’ accompanied by a piper. The congregation signed the Call to Rev. Carol Anne Parker who was elected last week as the new parish minister. The call papers will also lie in the church next Sunday and also on Wednesday 26 March in the church hall. The Church Board meet on Wednesday in the church and the Annual Stated Meeting of the church will be held after morning worship on 30 March. On 25 March the Guild will be holding a sister guild afternoon when there will be a speaker from the Leprosy Mission.

Alloa Bridge Club: Latest results - N/S 1 Christine Wallace and Moira Bain, 2 Jimmy Hamilton and Eric Howman, 3 Margo Webster and Jim Paterson. E/W 1 John Bain and Sheila Logan, 2 Alan Roberts and George Smith, 3 David and Kit Gow.

Alloa East End Bowling Club: A bingo tea will be held on 25 March at 7pm for 7.30pm. Take your own cup. Opening Day will take place on Saturday 5 April at 2pm for 2.30pm start. All members welcome. There will be a raffle on the day so any donations would be grateful.

Bowmar Centre: A bingo tea will be held in the Bowmar Centre on Tuesday 25 March at 7pm in aid of Bowmar Pensioners Group. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Tickets £1.

Alloa Ludgate Church: On Friday 21 March at 7.30pm a concert by Bruce Davies, Troubadour from Scotland, award-winning singer/songwriter will be held in Alloa Ludgate Church, Bedford Place, FK10 1LJ. A mixture of many musical genres can be expected. Tickets £5. To book tickets telephone 01259 720513. More information can be found on www.brucedavies.com.

Spring Fayre: Claremont Primary Parent Council are holding a Spring Fayre on Wednesday 26 March at 6.30pm to 8pm in the school hall, Claremont Primary School, Carse Terrace, Alloa. There will be a raffle, bottle stall, chocolate tombola, children’s craft activities, home baking, Easter bonnet parade and refreshments. Something for all the family. Free entry.

Patons Bowling Club: Fees are now due for 2014. H Spence will be at the club from 8pm - 9pm on Fridays and 3pm to 4pm on Sundays to collect dues. New members will be made welcome.

Alloa Elim Church - Greenside Street: Every Sunday at 11am. Connect Youth Club every Friday at 7.30pm to 9pm. web: alloaelim.org.uk. email: alloaelim@yahoo.co.uk. twitter: @alloaelim.

The Gate (Alloa Food Bank): Goods will be taken after the last Sunday of each month. Also welcome are toiletries, pants and socks for men.

Alloa Community House: Community House continues to be a busy thriving resource for the local community. They run something for all ages - children, young people, mums and dads, grannies and granddads. All activities are provided free of charge. You can find them on Facebook or visit their website www. communityhousealloa.com. Please see the activity programme or call Elaine McDonagh, Project Manager 01259 725424 for further information. Activity Programme - Monday 10am to noon Carers Group; 3.30pm to 5pm After School Club; 7pm to 8.30pm Youth Group; Tuesday 10am to noon Coffee Drop-in; 3.30pm to 5pm. Kids Praise Time and Crafts; 7pm to 9pm Agape Group; Wednesday 10.30am to 1pm Adult Helping Hands; 3.30pm to 5pm After School Club; 5pm to 5.45pm Family Tea Time; Thursday 12.30pm to 1.30pm Over 50’s Lunch Club; 1.30pm to 2.45pm Adult Craft Group; 3.30pm to 5pm After School Club; 7pm to 8.30pm Youth Group; Friday 3.30pm to 5pm After School Club.

Wee County Walkers: Spring is in the air and there’s the chance to get fitter on the free Friday walks which meet at noon between Tesco and Kilncraigs on Parliament Walk (near the benches). See website for more information - www.weecountywalkers.wordpress.com.

Alloa Baby and Toddler Group: The group meets in the Session House in St Mungo’s Parish Church, Bedford Place, Alloa on Fridays from 10am to noon. First session is free and it’s free for babies under six months. Playtime, songs, activities and healthy snack to be enjoyed. Enclosed grass area for outdoor play, weather permitting.

Alloa Community Arts: Meet every week on the top floor of Alloa Town Hall. The craft class meets on Mondays between 1pm and 4pm and art classes meet on Mondays and Wednesdays between 1pm and 4pm. Classes run throughout the year and are informal and friendly. New members are always welcome. For more information telephone Mary on Alloa 730205 or 07759 161122.

Hawkhill Community Centre: Mondays Community Cafe 11am - 2pm. Tuesdays Community Cafe 11am - 2pm. Circuit Training 6pm - 7pm. Yoga 7pm - 8pm. Wednesdays Community Cafe 11am - 2pm. Wednesdays Nifty Fifties 1.30pm - 3.30pm. Active Start Childrens play 1.15pm - 1.45pm. Junior Youth Club 4pm - 6pm. Type II Diabeetes Group 7pm - 8.30pm. Thursdays Community Cafe 11am - 1pm. Yummie Mummies 1pm - 3pm. Street Dance 6pm - 7pm. Roller Disco 7.30pm - 8.30pm. Fridays Community Cafe 11am - 1pm. Computing for beginners 10am - noon. Senior Youth Club 6.30pm - 8.30pm. Saturday Guitar Lessons 2pm - 3pm.

Play Alloa: You can find them in their own base within Hawkhill Community Centre, 132 Hillcrest Drive, Alloa, FK10 1SB. Telephone number is still 07800 859 161 and you can still contact them at playalloa@aol.com. Their website has been updated and is a regular place for news and developments - www.playalloa.co.uk.

Pilates Class: Pilates classes will be held every Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm at Lornshill Academy, Alloa. Contact Lorna on 07533173335 to book or for further details.

Alloa Carers Centre: Alloa Carers Centre is working with Community House and has a weekly coffee morning at Community House, 23 Maree Court on Mondays between 10am and noon. All carers welcome.

Rotary Club of Alloa: In addition to its normal meetings at Gean House in Alloa on Wednesday lunchtimes, The Rotary Club of Alloa, Clackmannanshire will be meeting on Thursday evenings at the Hollytree Hotel in Menstrie. Fellowship and food will be available from 5.30pm, with the business starting at 6.30pm. Anyone interested in learning more about the club should visit their website or talk to any member.

St Mungo’s RC Parent and Toddlers Group: A waiting list is now operating and a place on the list can be booked by telephoning 07511927795.

ALVA Alva Pensioners’ Association: The AGM will be held on Tuesday 25 March at 7pm. The monthly dance will be held on 29 March at 7.30pm. £5 with a light supper served. Music by Raymond Carse. The next two bingo teas will be held on 2 and 9 April at 7.30pm.

Alva Bridge Club: Latest results - N/S 1 Alfred Moore and Dorothy Coulter +2370, 2 Sandra Hopkins and Brian Manson +1760, 3 Helen McKillop and Bob Wischmann +1010. E/W 1 Alan Frost and Alastair Paterson +320, 2 Ken Ross and Ian Young -790, 3 John McGowan and Don Colquhoun -1110.

Alva Games Bingo Tea: The next bingo tea in support of the 2014 Games will be held on Wednesday 26 March at 7.30pm in St John Vianney Church Hall, East Stirling Street, Alva. Prizes will have an Easter theme.

Darby and Joan Club: The President welcomed members to the weekly game of dominoes and whist. Domino result - 1 J Moodie, 2 Mr A McGrouther, consolation Mrs M Burt. Whist result - 1 lady Mrs M McGhee, consolation Mrs E Campbell. 1gent Mr M Camley, consolation Mr G Burt. New members will be made welcome every Wednesday at 1.45pm in the Cochrane Foundation Hall, Croftshaw Road, Alva.

Alva Baptist Church: A craft club will be held on Thursdays at 10am to noon. Card making materials supplied or take your own work ie knitting, cross stitch, etc. and enjoy the company.

Wee County Walkers: Spring is in the air and there’s the chance to get fitter on the free Monday walks which meet at 12 noon in Cochrane Hall Carpark. See website for more information - www.weecountywalkers.wordpress.com.

Community Notice Board: The notice board is situated outside the CAP/library. Groups and individuals and ‘not for profit’ organisations can advertise activities and display posters here. Anyone wishing to use this facility please see the notice board for further details.

CLACKMANNAN Bargains and Bites: In Clackmannan Town Hall every Friday lunchtime for a couple of hours from noon go along and enjoy a soup and bread lunch (tea/coffee and biscuits also available), share in a time of fellowship with others in the village, explore the different stalls, maybe find some new clothes and try one of the fruit or soup bags.

The Clackmannanshire Credit Union: The union is pleased to be able to offer it’s services from noon on Fridays in Clackmannan Town Hall. If you are interested in joining or finding out what it can do for you, please go along and speak to someone in confidence.

The 36th Stirling (Clackmannan) Company: The Boys’ Brigade meets every Friday in Clackmannan Town Hall and still has openings for new members in all areas. Parents should contact the leaders for details of the programme for the rest of the session. Contact Kathy for Anchor Boys on 07891389542, Lucy for Junior Section on 07743085909 or Bill for the Company Section on 216763.

Clackmannan Parish Church of Scotland: Sunday worship is at 11am in the church. The Guild meets on Monday at 7.30pm when Vangel entertain with their own brand of country gospel music at an open meeting in the church. On Tuesday the coffee morning is open from 10am in the church hall. On Wednesday at 6.45pm the Church Choir meets for practice in the Bruce Memorial Hall and at 8pm they continue Lent studies focusing on the programme titled ‘Another Story Must Begin’ based on the book and film ‘Les Miserables’. For more information on these and other activities please visit the church the website www.clackmannankirk.org.uk. Anyone requiring the services of a minister should contact Rev. Scott Raby on 211255.

Vangel: Ian Walker and Jimmy Scott will be singing their own brand of country Gospel on Monday 24 March at Clackmannan Parish Church Sister Guild. No tickets - just a donation.

CLAXFACTOR: The Clackmannan Town Hall CLAXFACTOR Talent Show for Primary 4 to Primary 7 children who live in Clackmannan and surrounding villages within the community council area. The show will take place in the Town Hall on Saturday 29 March 7pm to 10pm. For further information please contact Julie on 07944566068.

The Circle of Friends: The March meeting will be held on Thursday 20 March in Clackmannan Town Hall at 7pm.

Clackmannan Community Council: The council are having a Craft Fayre in Clackmannan Town Hall, Main Street, Clackmannan on Saturday 5 April from 10am till 2pm .This is in aid of the senior citizens lunch at the end of the year. There are still some tables available at £10 each. Contact Doreen 01259 729719, Barbara 01259 215059.

Lodge Clackmannan 1303: Senior members dinner will be held on Wednesday 26 March in the Masonic Hall, Clackmannan a 7pm. All senior members 65 or over with their wife/partner, also widows of senior members are invited to attend. Names to be given to any member of the lodge by today (Wednesday) 19 March or telephone 214463 or 216905.

Wee County Walkers: Spring is in the air and there’s the chance to get fitter on the free Wednesday walks which meet at 2 pm at the Library. See the website for more information www.weecountywalkers.wordpress.com Active 50s Exercise: On a Thursday morning in Clackmannan Town Hall from 11am to noon - £3. Zumba Class: A new Zumba class will be held in Clackmannan Town Hall on Mondays from 8pm to 9pm. For more information telephone 01259 721886 or 07881762687.

Ian McLean’s School of Dance: The class will be held in Clackmannan Town Hall every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. For more information telephone 01259 721886.

COALSNAUGHTON Coalsnaughton Burns Club: Cash bingo every Monday in the lounge. Contact 01259 750517 for details. Eyes down at 8.15pm, finished by 9.45pm.

Fruit Barra: The Coalsnaughton Fruit Barra is open in Coalsnaughton Village Hall from Monday to Friday, 10am until 5pm. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a cuppa at Coalsnaughton’s Community Cafe Society. If you have an hour or two to spare to help, please call into the hall. Telephone 01259 759099.

DOLLAR Dollar Episcopal Church: The church in Harvieston Road continues it’s study course for Lent in the Parish Rooms adjacent to the church on Thursday at 10.45am and in the evening at 7.30pm entitled “Built on the Rock”. These talks are open to all and last about one hour. There is also a tea party on Saturday afternoon for elderly people living in or near to Dollar from 3pm to 4.30pm in the Parish Rooms. Transport can be arranged. Go and enjoy a sociable time, meet new people and have a lovely afternoon tea with light entertainment. All information about St James’s Church can be found on the website www.stjamesthegreatdollar.org.uk. If urgent advice or help is needed, please call the Rector, the Reverend Andrew Frearson 01259 742494. Dollar Parish Church: This Sunday 23 March - The service at Dollar Parish Church at 1am will be led by the Minister, Rev. Jerome O’Brien and will include the Sacrament of Communion. There will be a retiring collection in aid of the Frontier Youth Trust. Tea and coffee will be served by the members of the Monday and Wednesday House Groups in the Burnside Hall after worship. All welcome. Dollar Parish Church’s Annual Stated Meeting will take place immediately after worship. All members of the congregation are warmly invited to attend. The service at Muckhart Parish Church, with the congregation of Glendevon, at 9.30am will be led by the Minister, Rev. Jerome O’Brien. There is no service at Glendevon Parish Church on Sunday 23 March. Saturday 22 March - The fun group’s annual quiz will take place in the Coronation Hall, Muckhart at 7pm. Tea, coffee, sandwiches and tray bakes will be served at the interval but please feel free to take your own drinks and nibbles to have at your table. Tickets are £2.50 each with a maximum of 6 people per team. To book a table please contact Alison Mann on 01259 781494. Sunday 30 March - Linkage Service at Dollar. The congregations of the three churches of the Linkage will worship together at 11am at Dollar Parish Church. Tea and coffee will be served after the service. There will be no services at Muckhart and Glendevon Parish Churches on Sunday 30 March.

Dollar Horticultural Society and Gardening Club: The annual coffee morning takes place at the Burnside Hall on Saturday 22 March between 10am and noon. £2 for adults and £1 for children. There will be a cake and a bottle stall, donations most welcome and can be made to any committee member. The plant sale will be held on 24 and 25 May. The annual flower show will be held on Saturday 6 September.

Dollar Bowling Club: The next prize bingo tea will be held on Monday 24 March at 7.30pm. All welcome. The opening of the green will take place on Saturday 19 April at 2pm for 2.30pm. President v Vice President. On Saturday 19 April - the fantastic voice of Kirsty Docherty at 8.30pm. Tickets are on sale to members only until 19 March (two tickets per member only). After 19 March members can purchase tickets for visitors. Tickets available from J Kerr or D Dowell.

Wee County Walkers: Spring is in the air and there’s the chance to get fitter on the free Thursday walks which meet at 10am beside the Health Centre. See the website for more information www.weecountywalkers.wordpress.com Dollar Civic Centre: Information for community and voluntary groups. Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface is providing an information surgery for community and voluntary groups to give help and information in areas such as funding, constitutions and policies. Go along and speak to Maureen Hill CTSI Organisational Support Officer at Dollar Civic Centre. These meetings take place on the last Thursday of every month from 1pm to 2pm.

FISHCROSS Wee County Walkers: Spring is in the air and there’s the chance to get fitter on the free Tuesday walks which meet at 2 pm beside Cat Protection in Fishcross. See website for more information - www.weecountywalkers.wordpress.com.

Charity Shop: The Cats Protection charity shop in Alloa Road, Fishcross, is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 1pm to 3pm and Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm selling good second hand clothing, bric-a-brac, books and new goods.

KINCARDINE Tulliallan and Kincardine: The service this Sunday 23 March is at 10.30am and will be led by Rev. Alec Shuttleworth. Tea and coffee will be served after the service. The Young Church meet at 10.30am. The Men’s Club meet on Monday 24 March at 7.30pm in the hall for a league bowling evening. The Guild meet on Tuesday 25 March at 7.30pm in the hall for the closing social. Entertainment will be provided by the Boys’ Brigade Band. The Congregational Board Annual Stated Business Meeting will take place this Sunday 23 March. Sponsor sheets for the Fundraising Committee’s Sponsored Walk on Sunday afternoon 6 April are available from any member of the Fundraising Committee.

The Guild raised £340 at the “Daffodill Tea” on Tuesday 11 March. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way. The Crowning Event - Dunfermline Presbytery are organising an event to celebrate the story of Christian faith within the Presbytery. The event is being hosted in Dunfermline Abbey at 1pm to 4pm on Saturday 22 March. Congregations from across the presbytery area will be displaying and telling their story within the Abbey Church.

MENSTRIE Menstrie Parish Church: Lent Reflections continue at 10am each Sunday in room 1. All are welcome. Lent Bible Study entitled “Stop and Stare” continues on Wednesday at 7.30pm in room 1. All welcome. Rev. Lynne Mack led worship and the theme was Nicodemus’ encounter with Jesus. Nicodemus recognised that Jesus was from God and He came to him searching for the truth. Jesus told him he had to be born spiritually if he wanted to get into the Kingdom of God. Jesus came to repair a broken Humanity and Christians must live with love and compassion for humanity. Bible readings were from Psalm 121 and John 3:1-17. This Sunday after morning worship the stated annual meeting takes place. Please go along and support.

Menstrie Parish Church Guild: Open Evening is on Tuesday 25 March at 7.30pm in the church when they shall be entertained by “The Brightons Praise Group”. Guild members, church members, friends and family are invited to what should be a splendid evening. Names are being taken now for the Mystery Tour on Thursday 15th May. All welcome. Bus leaves church at 1.30pm and returns at approximately 6pm for high tea at No 5 in Alva. If interested please contact any Guild or committee member.

The Gate (Alloa Food Bank): Remember Easter is approaching so mini-eggs; cream eggs; chocolate bunnies along with appropriate cakes and biscuits could be a treat for someone. They also welcome toiletries as well as pants and socks for men. If anyone would be willing to take a turn now and then to deliver goods to the foodbank in the week following the last Sunday of the month could they have a word with Isobel Munro. Session Clerk.

Menstrie Pensioners’ Association: The meeting on 23 April will take the form of a bingo evening and raffle.

Zumba Classes: Zumba classes with Audrey Crawford will be held on a Thursday from 6.45pm to 7.45pm in Menstrie Parish Church, Menstrie. For further information telephone 07515 534902. Ditch the workout and join the party.

Wee County Walkers: Spring is in the air and there’s the chance to get fitter on the free weekly Sunday walks which have started in Menstrie. Meet just before 2pm beside Dumyat Centre. No charge, all welcome. See the website for more information www.weecountywalkers.wordpress.com MUCKHART Muckhart Parish Church: This Sunday 23 March - The service at Dollar Parish Church at 11am will be led by the Minister, Rev. Jerome O’Brien and will include the Sacrament of Communion. There will be a retiring collection in aid of the Frontier Youth Trust. Tea and coffee will be served by the members of the Monday and Wednesday House Groups in the Burnside Hall after worship. All welcome. Dollar Parish Church’s Annual Stated Meeting will take place immediately after worship. All members of the congregation are warmly invited to attend. The service at Muckhart Parish Church, with the congregation of Glendevon, at 9.30am will be led by the Minister, Rev. Jerome O’Brien. There is no service at Glendevon Parish Church on Sunday 23 March. Saturday 22 March: The fun group’s annual quiz will take place in the Coronation Hall, Muckhart at 7pm. Tea, coffee, sandwiches and tray bakes will be served at the interval but please feel free to take your own drinks and nibbles to have at your table. Tickets £2.50 each with a maximum of 6 people per team. To book a table please contact Alison Mann on 01259 781494. Sunday 30 March: Linkage Service at Dollar. The congregations of the three churches of the Linkage will worship together at 11am at Dollar Parish Church. Tea and coffee will be served after the service. There will be no services at Muckhart or Glendevon Parish Churches on Sunday 30 March.

SAUCHIE Sauchie Community Group: The next public meeting will be held on Thursday 27 March in Sauchie Resource Centre at 7pm. Guest speakers are council leader Gary Wormersly and Alison Kahn head of housing.

Sauchie & Fishcross UF Church: The Women’s Christian Fellowship meets on Wednesday at 7.30pm. On Thursday the Women’s Association meets at 2.15pm. This will be a Women2gether with Tom and Sheena Dawson. The Children’s Club meets on Friday from 6pm until 7.30pm. On Sunday the Kites Group and creche are as usual at 11am. Services at 11am and 6.30pm. Sauchie and Coalsnaughton Parish Church: Rev. Margaret Shuttleworth conducted the service on Sunday 16 March. The Scripture lessons were Genesis Ch12, v1-4, and John Ch3 v1-17. In her sermon Rev. Shuttleworth told the congregation that the Holy Spirit is everywhere and touches everyone who needs a blessing. We do not know where the Holy Spirit comes from or where it is going. God sent Jesus to the world not to be its judge but to be its Saviour. The annual stated meeting will be held today (Wednesday) 19 March at 7.30pm in the church hall. Tickets £2 are now on sale. The entertainment will be provided by Tulliallan Boys’ Brigade. Anyone wishing to join the Strollers today (Wednesday) 19 March should catch the bus for Tullibody at 12.50pm at the Post Office. The Thursday Circle are having a coffee morning on Saturday 29 March from 10am to 11.30am. Tickets £1.50 are now on sale.

Sauchie Community Group: Sauchie Tiny Tots, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9.45am -11.30am, £1 per child 50p for every second child. Carpet Bowls - Wednesdays noon to 2pm. £1 entry includes tea/coffee biscuits. Art Club - 5.30pm to 7.30pm, £1 entry. Painting, drawing, card making etc. Friday night’s movie night, every Friday night 7pm, free entry. Soup-n-sandwich lunch first Thursday of each month at 11.30am to 1.30pm. £2 entry. Monthly Community Group Public Meeting - last Thursday of each month. Present at these meetings are local police, councillors and a guest speaker. Meetings start at 7pm. All the above activities take place in Sauchie Resource Centre. For more information about any or all of the above contact Laura 725337. Follow them on facebook.

Cancer Support Group: The Cancer Support Group is held in the Health Centre Building, Clackmannanshire Community Health Care Centre, Hallpark, Sauchie (enter from the Sunnyside Brae entrance). The group is on every Friday from 6pm to 8pm. Drop in for a chat - everyone welcome.

Sauchie Active8: Sauchie Active 8 - every Monday - 10am to 12pm Gym Crackers 50p, 10am to 1pm Internet Café FREE, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Advanced Spanish Class. Every Tuesday - 1pm to 3pm Over 50s Exercise Class FREE, 6pm to 8pm Teen Nite FREE, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Sign Language Class. Every Wednesday - 10am to 1pm Internet Cafe FREE, 10am to 1pm Fruit Barra, 10am to 11am Zumba £3, 1.30pm 3.30pm Computer Class for beginners FREE, 6pm to 8pm Youth Club £1, 6pm-7pm Ladies Keep Fit, 7pm to 8pm Beauty Hour £1 for both. Thursday 7.15pm to 8.15pm Ladies Zumba £3. Friday 10am to 1pm Internet Café FREE, 10am to 12pm Toddlers Gym Crackers 50p, 1.30pm to gone Food Bank FREE, 6pm to 8pm Teen Nite FREE. Also Café open every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9am to 1pm. Contact Sandra Gruar for more details: 01259 215972.

Wee County Walkers: Spring is in the air and there’s the chance to get fitter on the free Tuesday walks which meet at 2pm beside Cat Protection in Fishcross. See the website CLAXFACTOR Talent Show for Primary 4 to Primary 7 children who live in Clackmannan and surrounding villages within the community council area. The show will take place in the Town Hall on Saturday 29 March 7pm to 10pm. For further information please contact Julie on 07944566068.

The Circle of Friends: The March meeting will be held on Thursday 20 March in Clackmannan Town Hall at 7pm.

Clackmannan Community Council: The council are having a Craft Fayre in Clackmannan Town Hall, Main Street, Clackmannan on Saturday 5 April from 10am till 2pm .This is in aid of the senior citizens lunch at the end of the year. There are still some tables available at £10 each. Contact Doreen 01259 729719, Barbara 01259 215059.

Lodge Clackmannan 1303: Senior members dinner will be held on Wednesday 26 March in the Masonic Hall, Clackmannan a 7pm. All senior members 65 or over with their wife/partner, also widows of senior members are invited to attend. Names to be given to any member of the lodge by today (Wednesday) 19 March or telephone 214463 or 216905.

Wee County Walkers: Spring is in the air and there’s the chance to get fitter on the free Wednesday walks which meet at 2 pm at the Library. See the website for more information www.weecountywalkers.wordpress.com Active 50s Exercise: On a Thursday morning in Clackmannan Town Hall from 11am to noon - £3. Zumba Class: A new Zumba class will be held in Clackmannan Town Hall on Mondays from 8pm to 9pm. For more information telephone 01259 721886 or 07881762687.

Ian McLean’s School of Dance: The class will be held in Clackmannan Town Hall every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. For more information telephone 01259 721886.

COALSNAUGHTON Coalsnaughton Burns Club: Cash bingo every Monday in the lounge. Contact 01259 750517 for details. Eyes down at 8.15pm, finished by 9.45pm.

Fruit Barra: The Coalsnaughton Fruit Barra is open in Coalsnaughton Village Hall from Monday to Friday, 10am until 5pm. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a cuppa at Coalsnaughton’s Community Cafe Society. If you have an hour or two to spare to help, please call into the hall. Telephone 01259 759099.

DOLLAR Dollar Episcopal Church: The church in Harvieston Road continues it’s study course for Lent in the Parish Rooms adjacent to the church on Thursday at 10.45am and in the evening at 7.30pm entitled “Built on the Rock”. These talks are open to all and last about one hour. There is also a tea party on Saturday afternoon for elderly people living in or near to Dollar from 3pm to 4.30pm in the Parish Rooms. Transport can be arranged. Go and enjoy a sociable time, meet new people and have a lovely afternoon tea with light entertainment. All information about St James’s Church can be found on the website www.stjamesthegreatdollar.org.uk. If urgent advice or help is needed, please call the Rector, the Reverend Andrew Frearson 01259 742494. Dollar Parish Church: This Sunday 23 March - The service at Dollar Parish Church at 1am will be led by the Minister, Rev. Jerome O’Brien and will include the Sacrament of Communion. There will be a retiring collection in aid of the Frontier Youth Trust. Tea and coffee will be served by the members of the Monday and Wednesday House Groups in the Burnside Hall after worship. All welcome. Dollar Parish Church’s Annual Stated Meeting will take place immediately after worship. All members of the congregation are warmly invited to attend. The service at Muckhart Parish Church, with the congregation of Glendevon, at 9.30am will be led by the Minister, Rev. Jerome O’Brien. There is no service at Glendevon Parish Church on Sunday 23 March. Saturday 22 March - The fun group’s annual quiz will take place in the Coronation Hall, Muckhart at 7pm. Tea, coffee, sandwiches and tray bakes will be served at the interval but please feel free to take your own drinks and nibbles to have at your table. Tickets are £2.50 each with a maximum of 6 people per team. To book a table please contact Alison Mann on 01259 781494. Sunday 30 March - Linkage Service at Dollar. The congregations of the three churches of the Linkage will worship together at 11am at Dollar Parish Church. Tea and coffee will be served after the service. There will be no services at Muckhart and Glendevon Parish Churches on Sunday 30 March.

Dollar Horticultural Society and Gardening Club: The annual coffee morning takes place at the Burnside Hall on Saturday 22 March between 10am and noon. £2 for adults and £1 for children. There will be a cake and a bottle stall, donations most welcome and can be made to any committee member. The plant sale will be held on 24 and 25 May. The annual flower show will be held on Saturday 6 September.

Dollar Bowling Club: The next prize bingo tea will be held on Monday 24 March at 7.30pm. All welcome. The opening of the green will take place on Saturday 19 April at 2pm for 2.30pm. President v Vice President. On Saturday 19 April - the fantastic voice of Kirsty Docherty at 8.30pm. Tickets are on sale to members only until 19 March (two tickets per member only). After 19 March members can purchase tickets for visitors. Tickets available from J Kerr or D Dowell.

Wee County Walkers: Spring is in the air and there’s the chance to get fitter on the free Thursday walks which meet at 10am beside the Health Centre. See the website for more information www.weecountywalkers.wordpress.com Dollar Civic Centre: Information for community and voluntary groups. Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface is providing an information surgery for community and voluntary groups to give help and information in areas such as funding, constitutions and policies. Go along and speak to Maureen Hill CTSI Organisational Support Officer at Dollar Civic Centre. These meetings take place on the last Thursday of every month from 1pm to 2pm.

FISHCROSS Wee County Walkers: Spring is in the air and there’s the chance to get fitter on the free Tuesday walks which meet at 2 pm beside Cat Protection in Fishcross. See website for more information - www.weecountywalkers.wordpress.com.

Charity Shop: The Cats Protection charity shop in Alloa Road, Fishcross, is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 1pm to 3pm and Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm selling good second hand clothing, bric-a-brac, books and new goods.

KINCARDINE Tulliallan and Kincardine: The service this Sunday 23 March is at 10.30am and will be led by Rev. Alec Shuttleworth. Tea and coffee will be served after the service. The Young Church meet at 10.30am. The Men’s Club meet on Monday 24 March at 7.30pm in the hall for a league bowling evening. The Guild meet on Tuesday 25 March at 7.30pm in the hall for the closing social. Entertainment will be provided by the Boys’ Brigade Band. The Scottish Country Dance Class is holding its’ annual dance tonight (Wednesday) 19 March, 7.30pm to 10.30pm in the hall. Admission £5 including supper. The Congregational Board Annual Stated Business Meeting will take place this Sunday 23 March. Sponsor sheets for the Fundraising Committee’s Sponsored Walk on Sunday afternoon 6 April are available from any member of the Fundraising Committee.

The Guild raised £340 at the “Daffodill Tea” on Tuesday 11 March. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way. The Crowning Event - Dunfermline Presbytery are organising an event to celebrate the story of Christian faith within the Presbytery. The event is being hosted in Dunfermline Abbey at 1pm to 4pm on Saturday 22 March. Congregations from across the presbytery area will be displaying and telling their story within the Abbey Church.

MENSTRIE Menstrie Parish Church: Lent Reflections continue at 10am each Sunday in room 1. All are welcome. Lent Bible Study entitled “Stop and Stare” continues on Wednesday at 7.30pm in room 1. All welcome. Rev. Lynne Mack led worship and the theme was Nicodemus’ encounter with Jesus. Nicodemus recognised that Jesus was from God and He came to him searching for the truth. Jesus told him he had to be born spiritually if he wanted to get into the Kingdom of God. Jesus came to repair a broken Humanity and Christians must live with love and compassion for humanity. Bible readings were from Psalm 121 and John 3:1-17. This Sunday after morning worship the stated annual meeting takes place. Please go along and support.

Menstrie Parish Church Guild: Open Evening is on Tuesday 25 March at 7.30pm in the church when they shall be entertained by “The Brightons Praise Group”. Guild members, church members, friends and family are invited to what should be a splendid evening. Names are being taken now for the Mystery Tour on Thursday 15th May. All welcome. Bus leaves church at 1.30pm and returns at approximately 6pm for high tea at No 5 in Alva. If interested please contact any Guild or committee member.

The Gate (Alloa Food Bank): Remember Easter is approaching so mini-eggs; cream eggs; chocolate bunnies along with appropriate cakes and biscuits could be a treat for someone. They also welcome toiletries as well as pants and socks for men. If anyone would be willing to take a turn now and then to deliver goods to the foodbank in the week following the last Sunday of the month could they have a word with Isobel Munro. Session Clerk.

Menstrie Pensioners’ Association: The next meeting will be today (Wednesday) 19 March in Menstrie Parish Church Hall and will be a musical evening and raffle. The meeting on 23 April will take the form of a bingo evening and raffle.

Zumba Classes: Zumba classes with Audrey Crawford will be held on a Thursday from 6.45pm to 7.45pm in Menstrie Parish Church, Menstrie. For further information telephone 07515 534902. Ditch the workout and join the party.

Wee County Walkers: Spring is in the air and there’s the chance to get fitter on the free weekly Sunday walks which have started in Menstrie. Meet just before 2pm beside Dumyat Centre. No charge, all welcome. See the website for more information www.weecountywalkers.wordpress.com MUCKHART Muckhart Parish Church: This Sunday 23 March - The service at Dollar Parish Church at 11am will be led by the Minister, Rev. Jerome O’Brien and will include the Sacrament of Communion. There will be a retiring collection in aid of the Frontier Youth Trust. Tea and coffee will be served by the members of the Monday and Wednesday House Groups in the Burnside Hall after worship. All welcome. Dollar Parish Church’s Annual Stated Meeting will take place immediately after worship. All members of the congregation are warmly invited to attend. The service at Muckhart Parish Church, with the congregation of Glendevon, at 9.30am will be led by the Minister, Rev. Jerome O’Brien. There is no service at Glendevon Parish Church on Sunday 23 March. Saturday 22 March: The fun group’s annual quiz will take place in the Coronation Hall, Muckhart at 7pm. Tea, coffee, sandwiches and tray bakes will be served at the interval but please feel free to take your own drinks and nibbles to have at your table. Tickets £2.50 each with a maximum of 6 people per team. To book a table please contact Alison Mann on 01259 781494. Sunday 30 March: Linkage Service at Dollar. The congregations of the three churches of the Linkage will worship together at 11am at Dollar Parish Church. Tea and coffee will be served after the service. There will be no services at Muckhart or Glendevon Parish Churches on Sunday 30 March.

SAUCHIE Sauchie Community Group: The next public meeting will be held on Thursday 27 March in Sauchie Resource Centre at 7pm. Guest speakers are council leader Gary Wormersly and Alison Kahn head of housing.

Sauchie & Fishcross UF Church: The Women’s Christian Fellowship meets on Wednesday at 7.30pm. On Thursday the Women’s Association meets at 2.15pm. This will be a Women2gether with Tom and Sheena Dawson. The Children’s Club meets on Friday from 6pm until 7.30pm. On Sunday the Kites Group and creche are as usual at 11am. Services at 11am and 6.30pm. Sauchie and Coalsnaughton Parish Church: Rev. Margaret Shuttleworth conducted the service on Sunday 16 March. The Scripture lessons were Genesis Ch12, v1-4, and John Ch3 v1-17. In her sermon Rev. Shuttleworth told the congregation that the Holy Spirit is everywhere and touches everyone who needs a blessing. We do not know where the Holy Spirit comes from or where it is going. God sent Jesus to the world not to be its judge but to be its Saviour. The annual stated meeting will be held today (Wednesday) 19 March at 7.30pm in the church hall. Tickets £2 are now on sale. The entertainment will be provided by Tulliallan Boys’ Brigade. Anyone wishing to join the Strollers today (Wednesday) 19 March should catch the bus for Tullibody at 12.50pm at the Post Office. The Thursday Circle are having a coffee morning on Saturday 29 March from 10am to 11.30am. Tickets £1.50 are now on sale.

Sauchie Community Group: Sauchie Tiny Tots, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9.45am -11.30am, £1 per child 50p for every second child. Carpet Bowls - Wednesdays noon to 2pm. £1 entry includes tea/coffee biscuits. Art Club - 5.30pm to 7.30pm, £1 entry. Painting, drawing, card making etc. Friday night’s movie night, every Friday night 7pm, free entry. Soup-n-sandwich lunch first Thursday of each month at 11.30am to 1.30pm. £2 entry. Monthly Community Group Public Meeting - last Thursday of each month. Present at these meetings are local police, councillors and a guest speaker. Meetings start at 7pm. All the above activities take place in Sauchie Resource Centre. For more information about any or all of the above contact Laura 725337. Follow them on facebook.

Cancer Support Group: The Cancer Support Group is held in the Health Centre Building, Clackmannanshire Community Health Care Centre, Hallpark, Sauchie (enter from the Sunnyside Brae entrance). The group is on every Friday from 6pm to 8pm. Drop in for a chat - everyone welcome.

Sauchie Active8: Sauchie Active 8 - every Monday - 10am to 12pm Gym Crackers 50p, 10am to 1pm Internet Café FREE, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Advanced Spanish Class. Every Tuesday - 1pm to 3pm Over 50s Exercise Class FREE, 6pm to 8pm Teen Nite FREE, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Sign Language Class. Every Wednesday - 10am to 1pm Internet Cafe FREE, 10am to 1pm Fruit Barra, 10am to 11am Zumba £3, 1.30pm 3.30pm Computer Class for beginners FREE, 6pm to 8pm Youth Club £1, 6pm-7pm Ladies Keep Fit, 7pm to 8pm Beauty Hour £1 for both. Thursday 7.15pm to 8.15pm Ladies Zumba £3. Friday 10am to 1pm Internet Café FREE, 10am to 12pm Toddlers Gym Crackers 50p, 1.30pm to gone Food Bank FREE, 6pm to 8pm Teen Nite FREE. Also Café open every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9am to 1pm. Contact Sandra Gruar for more details: 01259 215972.

Wee County Walkers: Spring is in the air and there’s the chance to get fitter on the free Tuesday walks which meet at 2pm beside Cat Protection in Fishcross. See the website CLAXFACTOR Talent Show for Primary 4 to Primary 7 children who live in Clackmannan and surrounding villages within the community council area. The show will take place in the Town Hall on Saturday 29 March 7pm to 10pm. For further information please contact Julie on 07944566068.

The Circle of Friends: The March meeting will be held on Thursday 20 March in Clackmannan Town Hall at 7pm.

Clackmannan Community Council: The council are having a Craft Fayre in Clackmannan Town Hall, Main Street, Clackmannan on Saturday 5 April from 10am till 2pm .This is in aid of the senior citizens lunch at the end of the year. There are still some tables available at £10 each. Contact Doreen 01259 729719, Barbara 01259 215059.

Lodge Clackmannan 1303: Senior members dinner will be held on Wednesday 26 March in the Masonic Hall, Clackmannan a 7pm. All senior members 65 or over with their wife/partner, also widows of senior members are invited to attend. Names to be given to any member of the lodge by today (Wednesday) 19 March or telephone 214463 or 216905.

Wee County Walkers: Spring is in the air and there’s the chance to get fitter on the free Wednesday walks which meet at 2 pm at the Library. See the website for more information www.weecountywalkers.wordpress.com Active 50s Exercise: On a Thursday morning in Clackmannan Town Hall from 11am to noon - £3. Zumba Class: A new Zumba class will be held in Clackmannan Town Hall on Mondays from 8pm to 9pm. For more information telephone 01259 721886 or 07881762687.

Ian McLean’s School of Dance: The class will be held in Clackmannan Town Hall every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. For more information telephone 01259 721886.

COALSNAUGHTON Coalsnaughton Burns Club: Cash bingo every Monday in the lounge. Contact 01259 750517 for details. Eyes down at 8.15pm, finished by 9.45pm.

Fruit Barra: The Coalsnaughton Fruit Barra is open in Coalsnaughton Village Hall from Monday to Friday, 10am until 5pm. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a cuppa at Coalsnaughton’s Community Cafe Society. If you have an hour or two to spare to help, please call into the hall. Telephone 01259 759099.

DOLLAR Dollar Episcopal Church: The church in Harvieston Road continues it’s study course for Lent in the Parish Rooms adjacent to the church on Thursday at 10.45am and in the evening at 7.30pm entitled “Built on the Rock”. These talks are open to all and last about one hour. There is also a tea party on Saturday afternoon for elderly people living in or near to Dollar from 3pm to 4.30pm in the Parish Rooms. Transport can be arranged. Go and enjoy a sociable time, meet new people and have a lovely afternoon tea with light entertainment. All information about St James’s Church can be found on the website www.stjamesthegreatdollar.org.uk. If urgent advice or help is needed, please call the Rector, the Reverend Andrew Frearson 01259 742494. Dollar Parish Church: This Sunday 23 March - The service at Dollar Parish Church at 1am will be led by the Minister, Rev. Jerome O’Brien and will include the Sacrament of Communion. There will be a retiring collection in aid of the Frontier Youth Trust. Tea and coffee will be served by the members of the Monday and Wednesday House Groups in the Burnside Hall after worship. All welcome. Dollar Parish Church’s Annual Stated Meeting will take place immediately after worship. All members of the congregation are warmly invited to attend. The service at Muckhart Parish Church, with the congregation of Glendevon, at 9.30am will be led by the Minister, Rev. Jerome O’Brien. There is no service at Glendevon Parish Church on Sunday 23 March. Saturday 22 March - The fun group’s annual quiz will take place in the Coronation Hall, Muckhart at 7pm. Tea, coffee, sandwiches and tray bakes will be served at the interval but please feel free to take your own drinks and nibbles to have at your table. Tickets are £2.50 each with a maximum of 6 people per team. To book a table please contact Alison Mann on 01259 781494. Sunday 30 March - Linkage Service at Dollar. The congregations of the three churches of the Linkage will worship together at 11am at Dollar Parish Church. Tea and coffee will be served after the service. There will be no services at Muckhart and Glendevon Parish Churches on Sunday 30 March.

Dollar Horticultural Society and Gardening Club: The annual coffee morning takes place at the Burnside Hall on Saturday 22 March between 10am and noon. £2 for adults and £1 for children. There will be a cake and a bottle stall, donations most welcome and can be made to any committee member. The plant sale will be held on 24 and 25 May. The annual flower show will be held on Saturday 6 September.

Dollar Bowling Club: The next prize bingo tea will be held on Monday 24 March at 7.30pm. All welcome. The opening of the green will take place on Saturday 19 April at 2pm for 2.30pm. President v Vice President. On Saturday 19 April - the fantastic voice of Kirsty Docherty at 8.30pm. Tickets are on sale to members only until 19 March (two tickets per member only). After 19 March members can purchase tickets for visitors. Tickets available from J Kerr or D Dowell.

Wee County Walkers: Spring is in the air and there’s the chance to get fitter on the free Thursday walks which meet at 10am beside the Health Centre. See the website for more information www.weecountywalkers.wordpress.com Dollar Civic Centre: Information for community and voluntary groups. Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface is providing an information surgery for community and voluntary groups to give help and information in areas such as funding, constitutions and policies. Go along and speak to Maureen Hill CTSI Organisational Support Officer at Dollar Civic Centre. These meetings take place on the last Thursday of every month from 1pm to 2pm.

FISHCROSS Wee County Walkers: Spring is in the air and there’s the chance to get fitter on the free Tuesday walks which meet at 2 pm beside Cat Protection in Fishcross. See website for more information - www.weecountywalkers.wordpress.com.

Charity Shop: The Cats Protection charity shop in Alloa Road, Fishcross, is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 1pm to 3pm and Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm selling good second hand clothing, bric-a-brac, books and new goods.

KINCARDINE Tulliallan and Kincardine: The service this Sunday 23 March is at 10.30am and will be led by Rev. Alec Shuttleworth. Tea and coffee will be served after the service. The Young Church meet at 10.30am. The Men’s Club meet on Monday 24 March at 7.30pm in the hall for a league bowling evening. The Guild meet on Tuesday 25 March at 7.30pm in the hall for the closing social. Entertainment will be provided by the Boys’ Brigade Band. The Scottish Country Dance Class is holding its’ annual dance tonight (Wednesday) 19 March, 7.30pm to 10.30pm in the hall. Admission £5 including supper. The Congregational Board Annual Stated Business Meeting will take place this Sunday 23 March. Sponsor sheets for the Fundraising Committee’s Sponsored Walk on Sunday afternoon 6 April are available from any member of the Fundraising Committee.

The Guild raised £340 at the “Daffodill Tea” on Tuesday 11 March. Thanks to everyone who helped in any way. The Crowning Event - Dunfermline Presbytery are organising an event to celebrate the story of Christian faith within the Presbytery. The event is being hosted in Dunfermline Abbey at 1pm to 4pm on Saturday 22 March. Congregations from across the presbytery area will be displaying and telling their story within the Abbey Church.

MENSTRIE Menstrie Parish Church: Lent Reflections continue at 10am each Sunday in room 1. All are welcome. Lent Bible Study entitled “Stop and Stare” continues on Wednesday at 7.30pm in room 1. All welcome. Rev. Lynne Mack led worship and the theme was Nicodemus’ encounter with Jesus. Nicodemus recognised that Jesus was from God and He came to him searching for the truth. Jesus told him he had to be born spiritually if he wanted to get into the Kingdom of God. Jesus came to repair a broken Humanity and Christians must live with love and compassion for humanity. Bible readings were from Psalm 121 and John 3:1-17. This Sunday after morning worship the stated annual meeting takes place. Please go along and support.

Menstrie Parish Church Guild: Open Evening is on Tuesday 25 March at 7.30pm in the church when they shall be entertained by “The Brightons Praise Group”. Guild members, church members, friends and family are invited to what should be a splendid evening. Names are being taken now for the Mystery Tour on Thursday 15th May. All welcome. Bus leaves church at 1.30pm and returns at approximately 6pm for high tea at No 5 in Alva. If interested please contact any Guild or committee member.

The Gate (Alloa Food Bank): Remember Easter is approaching so mini-eggs; cream eggs; chocolate bunnies along with appropriate cakes and biscuits could be a treat for someone. They also welcome toiletries as well as pants and socks for men. If anyone would be willing to take a turn now and then to deliver goods to the foodbank in the week following the last Sunday of the month could they have a word with Isobel Munro. Session Clerk.

Menstrie Pensioners’ Association: The next meeting will be today (Wednesday) 19 March in Menstrie Parish Church Hall and will be a musical evening and raffle. The meeting on 23 April will take the form of a bingo evening and raffle.

Zumba Classes: Zumba classes with Audrey Crawford will be held on a Thursday from 6.45pm to 7.45pm in Menstrie Parish Church, Menstrie. For further information telephone 07515 534902. Ditch the workout and join the party.

Wee County Walkers: Spring is in the air and there’s the chance to get fitter on the free weekly Sunday walks which have started in Menstrie. Meet just before 2pm beside Dumyat Centre. No charge, all welcome. See the website for more information www.weecountywalkers.wordpress.com MUCKHART Muckhart Parish Church: This Sunday 23 March - The service at Dollar Parish Church at 11am will be led by the Minister, Rev. Jerome O’Brien and will include the Sacrament of Communion. There will be a retiring collection in aid of the Frontier Youth Trust. Tea and coffee will be served by the members of the Monday and Wednesday House Groups in the Burnside Hall after worship. All welcome. Dollar Parish Church’s Annual Stated Meeting will take place immediately after worship. All members of the congregation are warmly invited to attend. The service at Muckhart Parish Church, with the congregation of Glendevon, at 9.30am will be led by the Minister, Rev. Jerome O’Brien. There is no service at Glendevon Parish Church on Sunday 23 March. Saturday 22 March: The fun group’s annual quiz will take place in the Coronation Hall, Muckhart at 7pm. Tea, coffee, sandwiches and tray bakes will be served at the interval but please feel free to take your own drinks and nibbles to have at your table. Tickets £2.50 each with a maximum of 6 people per team. To book a table please contact Alison Mann on 01259 781494. Sunday 30 March: Linkage Service at Dollar. The congregations of the three churches of the Linkage will worship together at 11am at Dollar Parish Church. Tea and coffee will be served after the service. There will be no services at Muckhart or Glendevon Parish Churches on Sunday 30 March.

SAUCHIE Sauchie Community Group: The next public meeting will be held on Thursday 27 March in Sauchie Resource Centre at 7pm. Guest speakers are council leader Gary Wormersly and Alison Kahn head of housing.

Sauchie & Fishcross UF Church: The Women’s Christian Fellowship meets on Wednesday at 7.30pm. On Thursday the Women’s Association meets at 2.15pm. This will be a Women2gether with Tom and Sheena Dawson. The Children’s Club meets on Friday from 6pm until 7.30pm. On Sunday the Kites Group and creche are as usual at 11am. Services at 11am and 6.30pm. Sauchie and Coalsnaughton Parish Church: Rev. Margaret Shuttleworth conducted the service on Sunday 16 March. The Scripture lessons were Genesis Ch12, v1-4, and John Ch3 v1-17. In her sermon Rev. Shuttleworth told the congregation that the Holy Spirit is everywhere and touches everyone who needs a blessing. We do not know where the Holy Spirit comes from or where it is going. God sent Jesus to the world not to be its judge but to be its Saviour. The Thursday Circle are having a coffee morning on Saturday 29 March from 10am to 11.30am. Tickets £1.50 are now on sale.

Sauchie Community Group: Sauchie Tiny Tots, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9.45am -11.30am, £1 per child 50p for every second child. Carpet Bowls - Wednesdays noon to 2pm. £1 entry includes tea/coffee biscuits. Art Club - 5.30pm to 7.30pm, £1 entry. Painting, drawing, card making etc. Friday night’s movie night, every Friday night 7pm, free entry. Soup-n-sandwich lunch first Thursday of each month at 11.30am to 1.30pm. £2 entry. Monthly Community Group Public Meeting - last Thursday of each month. Present at these meetings are local police, councillors and a guest speaker. Meetings start at 7pm. All the above activities take place in Sauchie Resource Centre. For more information about any or all of the above contact Laura 725337. Follow them on facebook.

Cancer Support Group: The Cancer Support Group is held in the Health Centre Building, Clackmannanshire Community Health Care Centre, Hallpark, Sauchie (enter from the Sunnyside Brae entrance). The group is on every Friday from 6pm to 8pm. Drop in for a chat - everyone welcome.

Sauchie Active8: Sauchie Active 8 - every Monday - 10am to 12pm Gym Crackers 50p, 10am to 1pm Internet Café FREE, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Advanced Spanish Class. Every Tuesday - 1pm to 3pm Over 50s Exercise Class FREE, 6pm to 8pm Teen Nite FREE, 6.30pm to 8.30pm Sign Language Class. Every Wednesday - 10am to 1pm Internet Cafe FREE, 10am to 1pm Fruit Barra, 10am to 11am Zumba £3, 1.30pm 3.30pm Computer Class for beginners FREE, 6pm to 8pm Youth Club £1, 6pm-7pm Ladies Keep Fit, 7pm to 8pm Beauty Hour £1 for both. Thursday 7.15pm to 8.15pm Ladies Zumba £3. Friday 10am to 1pm Internet Café FREE, 10am to 12pm Toddlers Gym Crackers 50p, 1.30pm to gone Food Bank FREE, 6pm to 8pm Teen Nite FREE. Also Café open every Monday, Wednesday & Friday 9am to 1pm. Contact Sandra Gruar for more details: 01259 215972.

Wee County Walkers: Spring is in the air and there’s the chance to get fitter on the free Tuesday walks which meet at 2pm beside Cat Protection in Fishcross. See the website for more information www.weecountywalkers.wordpress.com TILLICOULTRY Tillicoultry Parish Church: Saturday 22 - Daffodil Tea in the Centenary Hall at 10am to 11.30am. Tickets £1.50/50p. Sunday service - Sunday services at 9am and 10.30am. Sunday Club meets at the 10.30am service. Tuesday 25 - Final meeting of the Guild - high tea at Harviestoun at 6pm. Cost £12.50 followed by the AGM. Please give names to Margaret Stewart by Tuesday 18. Thursday 27 - Guild Presbytery Council, Annual Business meeting at 2.30pm at Allan Park South Church, Stirling. Pictures of the Moderator’s visit will be appearing on the church website - www. tillicoultryparishchurch.co.uk.

Tillicoultry Toddler Group: Holding a fundraising bingo tea in Tillicoultry Bowling Club on Wednesday 30 April, doors open 6.30pm. Entry £1.50. Tickets available from bowling club or toddler group and can be purchased on the night. The toddlers group have daily sessions except a Thursday in the Ben Cleuch Centre, sessions £2 per session, 50p for babies and for second sibling. Sessions run from 9.30am to 11.15am. Lots of fun activites singing and healthy snack, coffee and chat for Mums and carers.

Lodge Ben Cleuch 782: The next regular meeting of the lodge will be held on Monday 24 March at 7.30pm. Normal business will be undertaken followed by a 2nd degree worked by the lodge. All visitors welcome. The social club will hold a bingo tea on Friday 11 April at 7.30pm. The lodge are to hold a special 2nd degree followed by dinner on Friday 2 May at 7.30pm for all senior members (OAP) past and present. To book a place telephone or text the RWM on 07791470007 or the secretary on 07778705405 before 24 March.

Tillicoultry Pensioners Association: The next meeting will be held on Monday 24 March at 2.30pm. Entertainment for the day will be Harry Rennie. The summer outing is going to Ayr on Tuesday 3 June. There may be some extra seats for non members at a cost.

Tillicoultry Bridge Club: Latest results - N/S 1 Jimmy Hamilton and George Smith +1850, 2 Jean Stewart and Dorothy Coulter +1730, 3 Jutta Griffiths and Alex Anderson +1210. E/W 1 Jim Paterson and Laura Knox +1030, 2 Joyce Scales and Sheila Williams, 3 Sheila and Kay Anderson.

Tillicoultry are hosting the group meeting in the Golf Club on Thursday 27th March when the speaker will be Sharon Morgan from the Princess Royal Trust for Carers. Doors are open at 7pm and all members are invited to attend. The competitions are for 3 fairy cakes and a spring floral arrangement in a teacup.

Tillycoeur: The AGM will be held on Tuesday 15 April at 7pm in The Woolpack Inn. All welcome and new members are invited.

Tillicoultry Bowling Club: The opening day will take place on 12 April. Memberships are now available at £20 for the first year for non-experienced bowlers. New social members are also very welcome. The club has first class live entertainment every Saturday night.

Wee County Walkers: Spring is in the air and there’s the chance to get fitter on the free Saturday walks which meet at 10.30am beside Nike, Sterling Mills. See the website for more information www.weecountywalkers.wordpress.com Zumba Fitness Classes: Classes will be held in Tillicoultry Parish Church Hall on Mondays from 7pm to 8pm with Irene Kane. For further information call 0774 3785103.

2nd Tillicoultry Rainbows: Is your daughter aged 5-7? Does she like playing games, doing art and craft, making new friends? If you have answered yes then contact 211318 and leave a message for further details. Or you can email clacksguides@yahoo.co.uk.

Zumba Class: Zumba classes every week in Tillicoultry Centenary Hall on Wednesdays at 8pm to 9pm. Contact 01259 721886 or 07881762687 for more details.

TULLIBODY Lodge Ladywell 1474: The next meeting will be held on Tuesday 25 March - this will be an EA Degree. 7.30pm tyle.

St Serf’s Church: The church is having a soup and roll lunch on Saturday 29 March at noon to 1.30pm. £3.

Tullibody History Group: “Life of a Country Woman in the 18th Century” by Fiona Houston. This very interesting talk will take place on Thursday 27 March at 7.30pm in Tullibody Heritage Centre, Abercromby Place. Nominal charge, tea/coffee served.

Tullibody and Cambus Girlguiding: To join the leadership team. Contact Ann-Margaret on 07908 252104, or Girlguiding Clackmannanshire on 01259 211318.

Slimming World: Every Wednesday in the Civic Centre, Tullibody at 5.30pm and 7.30pm. Further details from Margo – telephone 07879 477 921.