District Digest

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 Spiritualist: The medium on Sunday was Ewan Irvine from Edinburgh. His talk was about the journeys of life. There were 23 people present and five messages were given. There was a cup of tea. This week’s medium will be Cathy McLaughlan from Glasgow. The AGM will also be held on Sunday (27 April). The meeting takes place at Hawkhill Community Centre at 6.30pm.

Alloa Christian Outreach: Rev. Norman Rollo was the speaker at the last meeting. His subject was “Who is this”? from Matthew 21.10. Morag Reekie presided and Christine Drylie and her daughter Norma sang a duet. The next meeting will be held in Alloa Baptist Church Hall on Wednesday 30 April at 10.15 for tea and coffee.

St John’s Episcopal Church, Broad Street: The service on Sunday is at 11am and includes Young Church. After the service tea and coffee will be served and there is time for an informal chat. On Wednesday there is a short reflection at 12.30pm followed by a soup and sandwich lunch. A short Communion Service follows at 1.30pm. Everyone is welcome at all services. The church office is open on Wednesday and Friday from 10am to noon. Alloa Community Council: The council’s next meeting will be held on 28 April at 7pm in Greenfield House, Alloa, FK10 2AD.

Moncrieff UF Church: Easter Sunday Service was conducted by Mr Ian Baillie and this Sunday’s service at 11.30am in the church will be conducted by Dr Alistair Durie. The church café continues on Mondays from 10am to noon, when all will be made welcome. 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 resume their meetings this week 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. Notices are out regarding both the Anchor Boy Trip and the Junior Section Camp and an early response would be appreciated. Confirmation is also needed regarding numbers for the Company Section Summer Camp in August. Anyone with queries, or seeking further information about any section of the Company should telephone 212023.

St Mungo’s Parish Church of Scotland: The Easter Service on Sunday was introduced by a six foot tall Easter Bunny, complete with furry suit and basket of eggs, which caused a lot of laughter in the church. The Sunday School children brought along their brightly coloured boiled eggs to be judged for the prize of a large Easter Egg. The Quiz Night is this Friday 25 April, in the Claremont Lodge Hotel at 7.30pm. Some tickets, £3 for adults and £1 for children are still available from David Mudie. Guild members are reminded to enter their names in the porch if they wish to attend the local Guild Rally in Stirling on 5 June. Transport will cost approximately £5. The Remembering Service in Ludgate Church takes place this Sunday 27 April at 3pm. All are invited to remember loved ones at this service. Tickets are now available from Janette Hunter and Christine Wildau for the Guild coffee morning in the Session House on Saturday 3 May from 10am till noon. £2 and there will also be a cake and candy stall.

Bingo Tea: A bingo tea will be held on Thursday 24 April in St Mungo’s Church Hall, Mar Street, Alloa at 6.30pm for eyes down at 7pm. £1.50. Take your own cup.

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

Age Concern: Whist and dominoes latest results - Domino winner Mrs M Wilson, consolation Mrs H Weir. Ladies whist Mrs M McGhee, consolation Mrs M Hill. Gents prize Miss M Crichton, consolation Mrs M Gillespie. The next meeting will be held on Thursday 1 May in Alva Parish Church Hall.

Alva Games Bingo Tea: The next bingo tea in support of the 2014 Games will be held today (Wednesday) 23 April at 7.30pm in St John Vianney Church Hall, East Stirling Street, Alva. All welcome.

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 The Circle of Friends: The April meeting has been cancelled and the next meeting, the last of this session, will take place on Thursday 15 May in Clackmannan Town Hall at 7pm.

Clackmannan Chapter No 464 Order of the Eastern Star: A bingo tea will be held on 29 April in the Masonic Hall, Clackmannan at 7.30pm. Admission 60p (includes tea). All welcome.

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 Mini Fun Dog Show: Coffee afternoon and fun dog show at 1pm - 3pm on Sunday 27 April in Coalsnaughton Village Hall. Homebaking and refreshments, tombola, sales stall, homebaked dog treats, free dog microchipping. Fun dog show with six classes plus Best in Show. Goody bags and rosettes for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. For further information please email: amandajane4nessr@ymail.com.

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 Parish Church: This Sunday 27 April: The service at Dollar Parish Church at 11am will be led by the minister, Rev. Jerome O’Brien. There will be a retiring collection for the charity, Work Place Chaplaincy Scotland. The service at Muckhart Parish Church, with the congregation of Glendevon Parish Church, at 9.30am, will be led by Rev. Jerome O’Brien. There is no service at Glendevon on Sunday 27 April.

Dollar Bridge Club: The end of season dinner and prize giving was held on Thursday 17 April. Twenty four of the members attended. The winners of the Hamilton Cup were Jim McIlwraith and Paul Boyce with Jilly Broadbelt and Boyd Houston the runners-up. The Hooper Cup for match pointed pairs was again won by Dorothy Coulter and Alex Anderson - runners-up were Kit and David Gow. The Club Champion for the year was Ross Whitehouse, with Tom Sommerville and Ken Ross tying for second place, followed by Kit and David in third place. The bridge sessions will begin again in early September. New members are welcome. If interested please contact the secretary Linda Sommerville on 01259 743279 for further information.

Dollar Episcopal Church, St James the Great: The church in Harvieston Road was ablaze with flowers last Sunday to celebrate the advent of Easter. A large congregation came together to enjoy a feast of music and singing in a church lit by perfect sunshine on a glorious Easter Day. Afterwards there was an Easter egg hunt in the grounds for the young people while the rest of the congregation enjoyed coffee and time to relax and chat together. Services in the coming week revert to normal with an informal Communion on Thursday morning in the Parish Rooms at 9.45am and on Sunday two services at 8.30am and 10.30am. All are welcome. Information about all St James’s activities and contacts can be found on the website www.stjamesthegreatdollar.org.uk.

Dollar Boys’ Brigade: The Brigade wish to welcome all to their Inspection and Presentation of Awards Evening on Friday 2 May at 7.15pm in the Burnside Hall, Dollar. Mr John Condie will be the inspecting officer and Mrs Jessie Condie will present the awards. A collection taken during the evening will go to charity. A cup of tea will be served afterwards. Please go along.

Coffee Morning: A coffee morning in aid of Crossroads Clackmannan will be held on Saturday 26 April in the Burnside Hall, Dollar. Head on Saturday 26 April in the Burnside Hall, Dollar. Head along between 10am and noon. There will be stalls selling baking, bric-a-brac and a bottle stall. The organisers look forward to welcoming you. Tickets are £3 and can be purchased on the door.

Dollar Museum: 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 27 April is at 10.30am. Tea and coffee will be served after the service. The Young Church meet at 10.30am. There is a special Congregational Board Meeting tonight (Wednesday) 23 April at 7pm in the Session House. The Men’s Club plant sale and coffee morning will be held on Saturday 17 May from 10am till noon. Tickets £1.50 are available from members or there is a pay at the door facility. Preorder forms/plant lists can be obtained from Peter Park.

Kincardine History Group: A group outing to Hopetoun House is planned for 30 April and an interesting syllabus is already in place for next session.

MENSTRIE Menstrie Parish Church: Easter Sunday Service was conducted by Rev. L Mack with poem and Bible reading from Matthew 28:1-10. This Friday 25 April there is a Thanksgiving Evening from 7.30pm. There will be tea/coffee and Easter Fayre. The evening will finish with a short act of Worship and Thanksgiving. All welcome. Messy Church: Go along on Sunday 27 April for the Easter Messy Church from 3pm to 5pm. Fun, food, activities and celebration for everyone. Children under 16 to go with an adult. Kirk session will meet on Tuesday 29 April from 7pm to 8pm. Members of the Congregational Board are invited to join from 8pm onwards. A good turnout is appreciated.

Menstrie Parish Church Guild: The annual mystery tour is on Thursday 15 May. The coach leaves the church at 1.30pm and returnes at approximately 6pm for high tea at the No 5 in Alva. Total cost £22. There are a few seats still available. Telephone 760307 if interested.

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.

Menstrie Pensioners Association: Today (Wednesday) 23 April at 7.30pm in Menstrie Parish Church Hall there will be a bingo and raffle evening. All welcome.

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.

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 27 April: The service at Muckhart Parish Church, with the congregation of Glendevon Parish Church at 9.30am will be led by Rev. Jerome O’Brien. There is no service at Glendevon on Sunday 27 April. The service at Dollar Parish Church at 11am, will be led by the minister, Rev. Jerome O’Brien. There will be a retiring collection for the charity, Work Place Chaplaincy Scotland.

SAUCHIE Sauchie Pensioners Club: The next meeting of the club will be on 29 April at 2pm in the Lesser Hall of Sauchie Hall, Mar Place, Sauchie. The guest artist will be Harry Rennie. Old and new members welcome. Wishing members who are not well at the moment a speedy recovery to good health.

Sauchie Community Group: The next meeting of Sauchie Community Group is on Thursday 24 April at 7pm in Sauchie Resource Centre. The guest councillor is Graham Watt and the guest speakers are Helen Mckean from Rape Crisis and Sam Sweeney from Bracewell Architects to discuss the proposed open cast mine in Tenacres. New faces always welcome.

Sauchie and Coalsnaughton Parish Church: Rev. Margaret Shuttleworth conducted the service on Sunday 20 April. The Scripture lessons were Psalm 118, v1-2, 14-24 and John Ch20 v1-18. In her sermon Rev. Shuttleworth told the congregation that Easter is not a day or a season but a present reality that changes things for today and for all eternity. It marks our relationship with God and our working God’s purpose out in our lives and being blessed. Items for the next issue of ‘News and Views’ should be placed in the tray at the back of the church by Sunday 4 May or emailsauchiecoalsnaughtonchurch@hotmail.com. There will be a meeting of the Kirk Session today (Wednesday) 23 April at 7pm in the small hall.

Sauchie & Fishcross UF Church: The Children’s Club meets on Friday from 6pm until 7.30pm. There will be a coffee morning on Saturday from 10am until noon in the hall. Entrance is by donation, with all proceeds being given to the McKenzie-Furniss Appeal. On Sunday, services take place as usual at 11am and 6.30pm. The Kites Group and creche meet at 11am. The Alloa and Dunfermline Women’s Presbyterial Rally is on Wednesday 30 April in Erskine UF Church, Burntisland. Transport is available.

Lochies Parent Council: A bingo tea will be held in the school hall on 26 April at 2pm to 4pm. £1. Take your own cup.

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 Tillicoultry Bridge Club: Latest results - 1 Alex Anderson and George Smith 60.5 per cent, 1 Margaret Donaldson and Linda McClure 60 per cent, 3 David and Kit Gow 59.5 per cent, 4 Sheila and Kay Anderson 59.1 per cent, 5 Sam Harris and John McGowan 57 per cent, 6 Helen McKillop and Bob Stewart 54.5 per cent.

Tillicoultry Parish Church: Today (Wednesday) - Vestry hour 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Choir practice at 7.30pm. Girls’ Brigade at 6.15pm to 9pm. Thursday 10 April - Boys’ Brigade at 6.15pm to 9pm. Sunday services at 9am and 10.30am. Sunday Club meets at the 10.30am service. Monday 28 April - Guild Committee meeting at 2pm in the small hall. Sunday 18 May - Trip to Heart and Soul, Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh. Bus will leave from church after the 10.30am service. Tickets £10 - children free. Please leave names on list in vestibule.

Tillicoultry Toddler Group: The toddlers are holding a fundraising bingo tea in Tillicoultry Bowling Club on Wednesday 30 April, doors open 6.30pm. Entry £1. 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 activities singing and healthy snack, coffee and chat for mums and carers.

Lodge Ben Cleuch 782: The last regular meeting of the season will be on Monday 28 April at 7.30pm. Normal business will be undertaken followed by a 1st Degree worked by the lodge. All visitors welcome.

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. The social club will hold a bingo tea on Friday 9 May at 7.30pm.

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 St Serf’s Church: A soup and roll lunch will be held on Saturday 26 April at noon to 1.30pm. £3.

PFCC (Childrens Charity) - Charity Bingo Tea: A bingo tea will be held on Thursday 24 April at 7.30pm in the Masonic Hall. Children welcome. Further details from Margo - telephone 07879 477 921.

Lodge Ladywell 1474: Saturday 3 May - MMM Degree carried out by Lodge Dunfermline 26. Tyles at 4pm Tullibody History Group: The next meeting will be held on Thursday 24 April “The Coal Road” by David Byetheway. The above meeting is open to members and non members at Tullibody Heritage Centre, Abercromby place, Tullibody at 7.30pm. Nominal charge, tea/coffee available.

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.