District Digest

Moncrieff Church Boys’ Brigade Company: All sections of the Company finished their winter session with parents’ evenings last week. The Juniors and Anchor Boys held their parents’ evening last Tuesday in the church hall before a large turnout of family members. After a varied display of activities by both sections, Mrs Forrest, Officer in Charge, reported on the work of the past year and presented boys with their many awards. The main awards were: Perfect Attendance - Christopher Hunter, Callum Douglas, Kai Dawson and Lleyton Batchelor: Best Anchor Boy - Cameron Monk; Joint Best Juniors - Christopher Hunter and Corey Welsh; Runner-up - Callum Douglas. The Best Anchor Group were ‘Owls’ and the Best Junior Section Group was Jaguar. The Company Section held it’s Inspection, Display and Presentation of Awards on Friday in Alloa Academy, when the Inspecting Officer was Rev. Lynn Mack, Stirling and District Battalion Chaplain. A large turnout of parents and family members saw a varied Display of Company activities before Mr Forrest, Company Captain, gave a report on the year’s events and Rev. Mack presented the awards. The Company won awards in: Battalion Ten-Pin Bowling Trophy, Braveheart Junior Drill Trophy and Central Region Drill Trophy. Josh Clark was winner of the Battalion Senior Table Tennis Trophy, while Dean Reid won the Battalion Senior Ten-Pin Bowling event. The Best Junior Boy Trophy was shared by Alan Hunter and Robbie Hay, while winner of the Alan Williamson Memorial Shield for Best Boy was Josh Clark. Number 2 Squad under L/Cpl Dean Reid won the Hodginson Cup for Best Squad. Alexander Cassidy and Peter Christie were presented with the President’s Badge, while Josh Clark, Chris Hislop and Stuart Milne were presented with the Queen’s Badge. The Anchor Boys enjoyed very unexpectedly good weather on their trip to the Safari Park on Saturday and had a great time enjoying the many facilities of the park. The Junior Section boys have their Camp from 23 - 25 May to Abernethy. Anyone with queries, or seeking further information about any Section of the Company should telephone 212023.

St Mungo’s Parish Church of Scotland: Beatrice Campbell, one of their members, would like to express her grateful thanks to members of the congregation who donated to enable her to train as a Street Pastor in Stirling. The sum required was £250 which was achieved. Please remember to pick up a sponsor form and add your name to the list in the church porch for the annual sponsored walk. It will take place on Sunday 8 June at 2pm starting and finishing at The Arns cricket ground. There are copies of the route in the porch, which should take about an hour and is suitable for all age groups. Part 2 of The God Question (Life on Earth) will be in the Session House on two Wednesdays - 28 May and 4 June at 7.30pm. Go along and explore this interesting topic. All articles for the June issue of the Parishioner should be sent to thomsoncatriona@aol.com by this Sunday 18 May.

Alloa Bridge Club: Results from 7/5/14 - N/S 1 Kay and Sheila Anderson, 2 John Bain and Alex Anderson, 3 Moira Bain and Christine Wallace. E/W 1 Kit and David Gow, 2 Alan Roberts and George Smith, 3 Chris McDonough and Joan Stoddart.

Carers Forum: This will be held on Tuesday 20 May in The Hub, Hallpark Road, Alloa at 10am to noon. Information session about Self Directed Support. All carers welcome.

Gaberston Residents’ Association: The AGM will take place on Thursday 29 May in Alloa Business Centre at 7pm. All welcome.

Alloa Spiritualist: The medium on Sunday was Andrew Lindsey from Falkirk. His talk was about “how fortunate people can be”. The medium on Sunday is Monica Thomson from Glasgow in Hawkhill Community Centre at 6.30pm.

Hawkhill Community Centre: The centre will be holding their AGM in the centre on Wednesday 28 May at 6.30pm. Refreshments and time for socialising after formal business has concluded. All welcome.

Dance Classes in Alloa For All Ages: Whether you want to learn a new skill, get fit, make new friends, pretend you are in Beyonce’s latest music video or become a professional dancer, go along on Wednesdays for only £4. Exercise and technique to the latest chart hits and then some dancing like you are in a MTV music video! Age 5-10 at 6pm to 7pm and 11+ at 7pm to 8pm at Nicolls and Dimes Dance Studio (next to Alloa Football Club). Call 07740680459 for more information. Hope to see you all there!

Patons and Baldwins Bowling Club: The 2014 season rink nights have started again. Please go along and support your bowling club on Wednesday evenings at 6.15pm.

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 grand-dads. 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 which meets in the Session House of St Mungo’s Parish Church, Bedford Place, Alloa on Fridays from 10am to noon is now operating a waiting list. For information or to book a place please telephone 07553292152.

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 Community Council: Alva is the place to be on Saturday 24 May between noon and 4pm. There will be a Community Fun Day in the Cochrane Park with attractions including a climbing wall, assault course, bouncy castle, fire engine, face painting, balloon modelling, side stalls, mascots and The Tartan Juggler (including 2 x 1 hr free workshops to learn tricks), refreshment tent and also burger and ice cream vans. Then what better way to end the day than with a family ceilidh in the Cochrane Hall from 7.30pm to 10.30pm on 24 May for an informal fun gathering for all ages. Tartan optional! So whether you live in Alva or further afield go along and step out to live music by local band Freereelin or just watch and listen. Bar by Oakwood. Tickets (adults £8, child £4, family £20) include a hot Scottish buffet by No. 5 and are available from Higglety Pigglety or email at ceilidhtickets@alvacommunitycouncil.org.uk.

Darby and Joan Club: Domino and Whist results 30 April - Domino 1 Mr A McGrouther, 2 Mrs I Hill, consolation Mrs M Burt. Whist result - 1 lady Mrs M Gillespie, consolation Mrs L Caulson. 1 gent Mr M Camley, consolation Mr G Burt. Results from 7 May - 1 Mrs M Nolan, 2 Mrs M Burt, consolation Mrs J Moodie. Whist - 1 lady Mrs M McGhee, consolation Mrs G Diamant. 1 gent Mr D Shepherd, consolation Mr G Burt. New members will be made welcome every Wednesday at 1.45pm in the Cochrane Foundation Hall, Croftshaw Road, Alva.

Alva Pensioners: The next bingo tea will be held today (Wednesday) 14 May at 7.30pm in Parklands. All welcome. The next monthly dance will be on Saturday 31 May with music by Raymond Carse at 7.30pm. The trip will be going to Dundee on 18 June with tickets being sold on Monday 26 and Tuesday 27 providing they can fill two buses. Cost of trip £5 members only.

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 noon in the Cochrane Hall car park. 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 Christian Aid Week: In Clackmannan Parish Church at 11am on Sunday, join the congregation for a service remembering Christian Aid Week and enjoy a sandwich and sweet lunch.

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 for this week only, try one of the fruit and/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 meet every Friday in Clackmannan Town Hall and is now preparing for the end of their year. On 30 May they will welcome all parents, grandparents and supporters to their closing display. Parents who wish their children to join next session should contact the leaders for details of the programme. 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 when they celebrate Christian Aid Week and at the close of the service they will have a sandwich and sweet lunch in aid of Christian Aid. 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, where at 8 pm the Prayer Group also meets. For more information on these and other activities please visit the church website www.clackmannankirk.org.uk. Anyone requiring the services of a minister should contact Rev. Scott Raby on 211255.

The Circle of Friends: The final meeting of this session will take place on Thursday 15 May in Clackmannan Town Hall at 7pm.

Clackmannan Gala: The gala is being held on 5 July in the King George V Park at noon to 4pm. Anyone wishing to book a stall contact Debbie on 07446831958 or email clackmannangala@hotmail.co.uk.

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 Open Gardens: Dollar Open Gardens in aid of Strathcarron Hospice will take place on Saturday 24 May and Sunday 25 May at 1pm until 4.30pm. Entrance map and ticket £5 per person. Afternoon teas and plant stall. Further information www.dollargardens.info.

Dollar Parish Church: Friday 16 May - The Friday Night Thing starts in the Burnside Hall at 7pm to 9.30pm. This will be a series of events for secondary school age young people from Dollar, Glendevon and Muckhart. Further information on www.dollarparishchurch.org.uk. This Sunday 18 May - Evening service at Dollar Parish Church starting at 7pm. This service will be lead by Rev. Jerome O’Brien and other members of the Christian community in Dollar. The service will be more contemporary in style with music led by a Worship group. All are welcome to attend. The service at Muckhart Parish Church at 9.30am will be led by Rev. Jerome O’Brien. The service at Glendevon Parish Church at 11am will be led by Rev Jerome O’Brien.

Dollar Bowling Club: The next prize bingo tea will be held on Monday 19 May at 7pm for 7.30pm. All welcome. Entertainment for Saturday 26 July will be provided by Billy Meridith. Eight till late. Tickets £2.50.

Christian Aid Week in Dollar, Muckhart and Glendevon: From 11 - 17 May around 300,000 people will be active in Britain and Ireland, working together to raise millions of pounds during Christian Aid Week to offer people around the world the chance to make a better life for themselves. Again, this year, hopefully the people of Dollar, Muckhart and Glendevon will volunteer their time and skills to support Christian Aid Week here in the local community. They welcome any new volunteers who wish to join them. If you are willing to get involved, especially in the door to door collection, please telephone or speak to: Joyce Smith, St James the Great (743655) or Ashley Leitch, Dollar Parish Church (742264). The annual Christian Aid coffee morning will be held in the Burnside Hall in Dollar on Saturday 17 May from 10am to noon. This is an important part of fundraising efforts. Please invite your friends to go along and enjoy coffee, cake and a chat.

Dollar Museum: Dollar Museum are running a coach trip to Abbotsford House on Thursday 15 May and there are a few places left. Cost of coach fare £10 plus entrance fee. Please telephone 01259 742380 for further details. The museum will be open every week-end until Christmas, Saturdays 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4.30pm. Sundays 2pm until 4.30pm. Admission is free. There is the new exhibition “Mining and Quarrying around Dollar” plus the old favourites are still there such as Granny’s Kitchen and the Devon Valley Railway.

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 Parish Church: The service this Sunday 18 May is at 10.30am. Tea and coffee will be served after the service. The Young Church meet at 10.30am. The retiring offering last Sunday for Christian Aid realised £180.02. Thanks to all. The Kirk Session meet tonight (Wednesday) 14 May at 7pm in the Session House. The Men’s Club plant sale and coffee morning will be held this Saturday 17 May from 10am till noon. Tickets £1.50 are available from members or there is a pay at the door facility. Items for the baking stall can be handed in from 8.30am. The Fundraising Committee is holding a concert on Friday 30 May, featuring “Goldrush” at 7.30pm in the church. Tickets £5 are available from any member of the Board or Session or there is a pay at the door facility.

MENSTRIE Menstrie Parish Church: Worship was conducted by Rev L Mack and Bible readings were from Psalm 30 and John 21:1-19. The address was entitled “The man on the beach” when Jesus appeared to four of his disciples after his resurrection. How often do we miss the obvious? Peter was forgiven and given a fresh start. So can we. Mary and Fiona’s walk on behalf of the Bible Society raised £200. There will be a village door-to-door collection on behalf of Christian Aid this week. Fabric boxes will be emptied between 15 May and 15 June. This Sunday 18 May, at the end of worship, a vote will be taken on how the congregation feel about a deferred linkage. Please go along and make your views known. The annual plant sale takes place on Saturday 7 June when there will be a selection of plants available suitable for bedding, hanging baskets, perennials and vegetables. The first of the Summer Stalls will also be held.

Menstrie Pensioners’ Association: The AGM will be held in Menstrie Parish Church Hall on Wednesday 21 May at 7.30pm. After the business meeting, bookings and payment will be taken for membership (£3.50) and bus outings on Saturday 31 May and Thursday 14 August. All welcome.

Menstrie Parish Church Guild: Annual Mystery Tour is on Thursday 15 May. The coach leaves the church at 1.30pm and returns at approximately 6pm for high tea at the No 5 in Alva. The total cost is £22. A few seats are still available. If interested telephone 760307. Blairlogie and District SWRI: The next meeting of Blairlogie & District WRI will take place today (Wednesday) 14 May at 7.30pm in the Scout Hall, Menstrie. This will be the AGM and members should take along their completed ballot sheet. A few spare ones will be available on the night. Competitions are: 1) S Photo of Childhood Memories and 2) Spring Flowers in a Cup/Saucer.

Menstrie Fete and Gala Week: The fete week starts on Saturday 7 June with a car treasure hunt. On Sunday 8 will be “Music in the Gardens”. During the week there are various events for adults and children. The village Gala Day is on Saturday 14 June.

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: Friday 16 May - The Friday Night Thing starts in the Burnside Hall at 7pm to 9.30pm. This will be a series of events for secondary school age young people from Dollar, Glendevon and Muckhart. Further information on www.dollarparishchurch.org.uk. This Sunday 18 May: The service at Muckhart Parish Church at 9.30am will be led by Rev. Jerome O’Brien. The service at Glendevon Parish Church at 11am will be led by Rev. Jerome O’Brien. Evening Service at Dollar Parish Church starting at 7pm. This service will be led by Rev. Jerome O’Brien and other members of the Christian community in Dollar. The service will be more contemporary in style with music led by a Worship group. All are welcome to attend.

SAUCHIE Sauchie Pensioner's Club: The next meeting of the Sauchie Pensioner’s Club will be held in the Lesser Hall of Sauchie Hall, Mar Place, Sauchie on Tuesday 27 May at 2pm. This is the last meeting of the session. Meetings resume of 9 September at 2pm. New and old members welcome. The pensioners would like wish all members who are ill to make a speedy return to good health and to all a happy and enjoyable recess.

Sauchie and Coalsnaughton Parish Church: Rev. Margaret Shuttleworth conducted the service on Sunday 11 May. The Scripture lessons were Psalm 23, and John Ch10, v1-10. In her sermon Rev. Shuttleworth told the congregation that Jesus is our good shepherd and through Him we will be saved but we should also be a good shepherd to others. There will be a meeting of the Congregational Board today (Wednesday) 14 May at 7pm in the small hall. Anyone wishing to join the Strollers today (Wednesday) 14 May should meet in the church car park at 1.30pm. Rev. Becky Powell from Texas will be the guest preacher on Sunday 25 May and the morning service will be followed by a light lunch to which all members of the congregation are invited. It would be helpful for catering purposes if you could fill in the sheet at the back of the church to let the Social Committee know if you intend to come along to the lunch. Alternatively please contact the church office on 721465 on a Thursday morning between 9.30 am - noon or email sauchiecoalsnaughtonchurch@hotmail.com. A coffee morning to raise funds for the redecoration of the large hall will be held on Saturday 24 May from 10am to 11.30am. Donations of cake and candy, soft goods and items for the pick-a-prize stall would be appreciated. Seats (£15) are still available for the Thursday Circle Mystery Tour on Thursday 29 May. If you would like to go along please contact Catherine Wright.

Sauchie & Fishcross UF Church: The next Bible Study and Prayer Meeting is today (Wednesday) 14 May at 7pm. The Children’s Club meets on Friday from 6pm until 7.30pm. On Sunday services take place as usual at 11am and 6.30pm. The Kites Group and creche meet at 11am. Thanks to everyone who supported the recent coffee morning for McKenzie Furniss. £250 was raised. A few seats are still available on the bus for the Women’s Association outing to Dundee on Thursday 29 May. See any member of the Women’s Association Committee. Celebrate It Sauchie: On June 14, Sauchie will be celebrating the forthcoming Commonwealth Games with a mini event day at Fairfield Park. Prior to the event there will be a parade down the main street of Sauchie. I am a Canadian and would like to represent Canada in the parade. I would also like to challenge people from the Commonwealth, living in the area, to join in the parade and showcase their country in native dress. Lets make it a fun and colourful parade. If interested please contact Flo Mackenzie at 01259721674 by May 10.

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: 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 Tillicoultlry Toddlers: Tillicoutry Toddlers would like to thank the following local businesses for their kind donations of prizes for their bingo tea fundraiser which raised £416. Thanks to Maggies Cafe, Pet Needs and Feeds, Blades Hair, Headquarters, The Eagle Pub, Hillfoots Butchers, Macs the Chemist, Juniper Rose and Inspirations. The toddlers AGM is being held on Wednesday 21 May in the Eagle Pub at 7.30pm. Please go along if you are a current member of the group - they need your support to keep the group running.

Tillicoultry Parish Church: Today (Wednesday) - Vestry hour 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Choir practice at 7.30pm. Girl’s Brigade at 6.15pm to 9pm. Thursday 15 May - Thursday Club at 2.30pm. Boys’ Brigade at 6.15pm to 9pm. Bible Study at 7.30pm. Saturday 17 May - plant and book sale at 10am to noon in the large hall. Sunday services at 9am and 10.30am. Sunday Club meets at the 10.30am service. Volunteers required for collecting for Christian Aid on Saturday 16 May at noon to 4pm. Tuesday 20 May - Country Dancing at 7.30pm. Friday 23 May - The Brightons Music Group - an evening of music and entertainment. In aid of the Orchard project. Contact Eleanor Nicholson or Christine Wallace. Thursday Club outing to Lomond Shores is on Thursday 29 May. Seats are still available. No charge. Contact Eleanor 750040 or Jess 751128.

Tillicoultry Pensioners’ Association: The next meeting will be held on Monday 19 May in the Centenary Hall at 2.30pm. Entertainment for the day will be Tommy Moffat. The yearly trip is on Tuesday 3 June. Bus leaves the bus station at 11am.

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 The Tullibody History Group’s AGM will be held on 29 May at 7pm. This will be followed by a presentation by Dick Clark on Hopes Bakery in Alloa. Please note the venue has been changed to St Serf’s Church Hall.

Tullibody and Cambus Amateur Gardening Club: The next meeting will be a visit to the Helix, Falkirk on 20 May. Anyone interested in attending should assemble at Tullibody Civic Centre at 6.45pm.

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.