Advertiser Clubs & Societies

Scottish County Dancing: The RSCDS Clackmannanshire Branch AGM will take place on Thursday 24 April, 2014 in Civic Centre, Park Place, Dollar, at 7.45pm. All members welcome. Contact Lesley Ross on 01324 559793 for more information..

Cats Protection: Missing from Rhodders Grove, Alva, a male, nine month old neutered tabby with broad black stripes on back. Telephone 07779094669. Missing from Pompee Road, Sauchie, a black cat with white tuft to throat, is unneutered and is 11 months. Missing since 15 April. Telephone 01259 210708. Found at Auchinbowie a solid ginger cat with white under chin and chest is very friendly and been around a week or so. Found at footpath behind Lochbrae, a black and white cat, who is black with a white v shape above nose to between eyes, white to shoulders and legs. Found at Alloa Road, Clackmannan a small tabby with white patch at neck been around for a week.

The Osteoporosis Support Group: The group will be available to give out information and have a coffee with anyone affected by Osteoporosis this Saturday 26 April from 10.30am to noon in The Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Dumbarton Road, Stirling. If you would like to find out more about the condition and the support available in this area, go along and have a chat. For further information call Janice on 01786 463098.

Stirling & Falkirk Ramblers: The next ramble will take place on Thursday 24 April - John Muir Way Festival.Description: From 21 to the 26 April, Ramblers Scotland groups will be staging a relay along the route. Starting in Dunbar (21 April) to Helensburgh (26 April). They are organising two walks on Thursday 24 between the Falkirk Wheel and Kirkintilloch. Contact: Janet McNee. Telephone 01324 872205, mobile 07929 130582, janet.mcnee@googlemail.com. Sunday 27 April - Glentress to Innerleithen (coach). Grade B+/C+: 9/9 mls. 5.5/5 hrs. Meet/Time: Linden Avenue car park, Stirling at 9am or Grangemouth at 9.20am. Map Ref: 73/NT:283396. Description: B+: Walk through forest to Black Law over Lee Pen to Innerleithen. C+ -Along new River Tweed Railway Path then join Leithen Water Circuit and Pirn Fort Trail. Short climb to summit for wonderful views of Tweed Valley. Ascent 2000ft/500ft. Also a six mile Cwalk option. Note: Cost £12. Leaders: Phil Seale. Telphone 01786 447107, mobile 07840 957215, phil@philseale.co.uk and Janette Seale telephone 01786 447107, mobile 07709 957317, janette.seale@hotmail.co.uk.

Stirling Hillwalking Club: The walk on April 27 is Meall na Aighean, 17km distance, 980 metres ascent. OS map 51, grid reference 736469. Telephone 01506 418568 for further details. Information about Stirling Hillwalking Club is available at http://www.stirlinghillwalkingclub.org.uk/.

Blythswood Care Collection Lorry: The Blythswood Care Collection Lorry will be making its next visit to Alloa today (Wednesday) 23 April calling at Morrison’s, Alloa from 12.30pm to 1pm. Donations may also be delivered to the Blythswood collection bin at Saline Parish Church. The collection lorry accepts clothing, shoes, books, small items of furniture, bric a brac and foodstuffs. The goods are brought to the Blythswood depot at Hillington and distributed to the charity’s shops or prepared for sending to partner organisations in Eastern Europe, who are working to help extremely poor families and individuals. All donated items are processed by Blythswood Care. For further information, please go to the website, blythswood.org. Blythswood Care would like to thank all from Alloa and the Hillfoots who donate items to the monthly collections in the area. The donations help to fund the work of Blythswood in supporting disadvantaged people in eastern Europe, Asia and Africa.

The Prairie Star Country & Western Club: The club will meet again on 3 May, in the usual venue in Weir Club, Church Street, Alloa with a visit from a band on tour from Surrey - ‘Kicking Country’ they were last here in 2012. More details from Dorothy on 01259 724352.

Clackmannanshire Diabetes UK Support Group: The next meeting of the group is today (Wednesday) 23 April at 6.30pm in The Murray Square Annexe, Tillicoultry, FK13 6DU (next to Baptist Church). Please note change of date. The theme will be “Diabetes Support - The Way Ahead”. A very warm welcome is extended to everyone who has diabetes, and to family members and friends who live with, or have an interest in diabetes. Questions and participation are encouraged. More information can be obtained from Bob McQueen, Area Liaison Coordinator, Diabetes UK: email him on Bob.McQueen@Diabetes.Org.UK or call 07778 039323.

Friends of Alloa Tower: The Friends will be holding their AGM in Alloa Tower on Wednesday 30 April at 7.30pm. Following the business of the AGM the guest speaker will be Duncan NcNiven, former Registrar General speaking on ‘The Clackmannan People’, everyone welcome. If you are interested in attending please telephone 01259-750889.

Forth Valley Friends of Scottish Opera: AGM and Scottish Opera’s Early Days (part 2). The next meeting is the last in the current season. They have a treat for the final meeting - everyone enjoyed Jim McJannet’s talk last season so much that they have invited him back to say more about Scottish Opera’s Early Days. Jim was a member of the chorus for over forty years, so he still has plenty of tales to tell. The talk will be preceded by the AGM which should, as usual, be very short. All welcome on Sunday 27 April at 2.30pm in the Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Stirling. Members £5, visitors £6, students £1.

Friends of the Inpatients of Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre: The AGM will be held on 12 May at 7.30pm in the general purpose room of the Inpatient Wards, Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre, Parkhead Road, Sauchie.

Craft2Distract: A place where people who suffer from chronic pain have the opportunity to meet other people who also suffer chronic pain and learn paper crafting skills which can help distract them from pain for a spell. This a friendly weekly class held on Fridays at 10.30am to 12.30pm where you don’t have to make excuses for the occasional weeks non attendance when you are too ill to attend. Classes run by Lilian who herself has suffered chronic pain for 10 years. Learn to make or improve your skills in making greeting cards of all shapes and sizes, with matching gift bags or boxes, plus a variety of other paper craft items. First class free then £6 per class. All tools and materials supplied. Classes at Resonate Arts House, North Castle Street, Alloa. Telephone 01259 928014 or contact Lilian at lilian-moir@sky,com to book your space or just pop in.

Healing Rooms: Open every Tuesday at 11am to 12.30pm at Alloa Elim Pentecostal Church, Greenside Street, Alloa (opposite Lidl’s car park). Offering free Christian prayer for healing by a team of trained volunteers from various local churches. The aim of this ministry is to heal the sick and set free the oppressed as a demonstration of the good news of the Kingdom of God. Their vision is to see the healing, liberating and life transforming power of Jesus Christ made accessible to the people of Scotland. For further information contact Elaine McDonagh Local Director 07742175453 or email: alloa@healingrooms-scotland.com.

The Royal British Legion Clackmannanshire and District: They are currently upgrading contacts for all information for the Remembrance Day Parade to be held at Alloa War Memorial on Sunday 09/11/2014. If you wish to be informed of all times and details of this event can you send your e-mail address to secretary@rblsclacks.org or telephone the office and leave a contact address. Telephone 01259 404024 and they will send out any updates.

Ochils Mountaineering Club: All hillwalkers and climbers welcome. Group meets on Thursdays (from 9pm) at Stirling Rugby Football Club, Causewayhead Road. For more information go to www.ochils.com or email info@ochils.com.

Forth Valley Sensory Centre: Do you have a passion for Art and/or craft work? Could you help our service users by leading art and craft projects? Forth Valley Sensory Centre is looking for a sessional worker or volunteer with a background in art and craft work to come along and lead our in-house group. We meet every second Monday afternoon and would love to have someone along to show us new skills, expand our existing skills and help us complete new projects. Sensory Awareness training available. Interested? Please call 01324 590888 for a chat or e-mail sensory@falkirk.gov.uk Wednesday Art Club: The club meet every Wednesday morning at 10am to noon. New members, both beginners and more experienced artists very welcome to a friendly class where you can work on your own project or take advantage of the advice and tuition of teacher, Heather Walsh. Drop in to Resonate, North Castle Street, Alloa, FK10 1EU; £5 per session. For more information call 01259 928014 or call in for a cuppa and a chat.

Forth Valley Stoma Self-Support Group: The group provide an opportunity for people with colostomies, ileostomies and urostomies and their carers/partners to meet informally for a chat and to support each other by sharing experiences. The group meet on the last Tuesday of each month at the CTSi, The Hub, Whins Road, Alloa from 7pm to 9pm. Light refreshments are available. For further details please contact Ronnie on 07594110635 or email ronaldbassy@btinternet.com or Elaine on 07956 751530 email jack.philp098@btinternet.com. or just go along.

Going Forward Stroke Group: This week’s meeting will be the outing to Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life at Coatbridge. Going Forward invites stroke survivors to meet with others and join a range of sociable and beneficial activities in friendly and supportive surroundings on Thursday afternoons in the Chalmers Hall in Bridge of Allan. If you have suffered a stroke or know someone who is recovering from one and would like more information, please telephone 01786 831608 or 832228. New members are always welcome. Going Forward is affiliated to Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland.

Teenager Cancer and Leukaemia Group: At the present time the Teenager Cancer and Leukaemia Support Group has been cancelled. Stirling Slimming World: Every Tuesday in the Crawford Hall, Braehead (next to Linden Inn) at 9.30am, 5pm and 7pm. Further details from Margo, telephone 07879 477 921.

Bikers Cafe: First Saturday of each month at 11am to 1pm in Powmill Milk Bar. Find out about other events when there.

Forth Valley Reptile and Exotic Club: The club meet from 2pm to 4pm every second Sunday at the Bowmar Centre in Alloa. They often have lots of reptile and exotic mammals (snakes, lizards, Pygmy hedgehogs), and guest speakers each month, as well as trips to Wildlife Centres, zoos etc. They are a friendly bunch of all ages, and are always looking for new members. So, if you have an interest in unusual pets, go along and see for yourself, and visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/forthvalleyreptileclub.

Alloa Allotments Association: The association has opened its waiting list. Anyone looking to grow their own fresh produce please apply in writing to Derek Robertson, 32 Dirleton Gardens, Alloa, FK10 1NL. Telephone 01259 722960. The allotment is located near to the Arnold Clark Vauxhall Garage in Alloa.

Breathe Easy: The support group is for people with lung conditions and their family, friends and carers, supported by the British Lung Foundation. This is a fantastic opportunity to meet other people with lung conditions, support each other and access and influence services in your local area. The group meet in the Pensioners Hall, Erskine Street, Alloa, on the second Thursday of each month from 2pm to 4pm. For more information contact Linda on 01259 724447/07738161837.

Sewing Club: Looking for space to work on sewing projects, tuition or inspiration. The sewing club meets on Thursdays (during school term time) at 12.30pm to 2.30pm at Resonate Arts House, North Castle Street, Alloa. £5 per session which includes tea/coffee and use of sewing machines. For information contact nic@nicsecoknits.co.uk or telephone 01259 928014.

Wooly Wednesday - Daytime Knitting Group: A friendly group of knitters and crocheters meet every week at 10am to 11.30am at Resonate Arts House, North Castle Street, Alloa. £1 per person and that includes a cuppa. For information contact nic@nicsecoknits.co.uk or telephone 01259 928014.

Clackmannanshire Listeners: Do you sometimes wish that someone would just listen to you? Well, the Clackmannanshire Listeners offer that service. They will give you their time in a comfortable, relaxed and confidential environment and really listen to you, giving you the chance to offload. This is a free service available to all. They are only a phone call away. To meet with a listener please telephone either 07949845752 or 07947972770. Listeners are also available on Mondays at the Moncrieff Church cafe from 10am to noon.

Cancer Support Group: The Cancer Support Group is held in Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre, Hallpark, Sauchie. Enter through the out of hours entrance of Sunnyside Brae from 6pm to 8pm on a Friday night. Drop in for a chat. Everyone welcome.

The Princess Royal Trust for Carers – Care with Confidence: Do you look after someone who could not manage without your help? Care with Confidence sessions can help develop the skills and knowledge you need to continue in your caring role. New June to December Programme with sessions in Sauchie, Alva, Menstrie and Dollar. Telephone Ian McCourt or Stella MacDonald on 01324 611510 for more information.

Alloa Circle Dance Group: The group meet every Wednesday from 2pm to 4pm in Sauchie and Coalsnaughton Parish Church Hall, Main Street, Sauchie. Circle Dance is a very accessible and community orientated form of dance which encompasses traditional and choreographed dances to music from all around the world. It is non competitive and does not require a partner. For more information please contact Maria Miller on 01259 220679.

Play Alloa: Play Alloa provides play and social opportunities to children and young adults with additional support needs from Clackmannan District. Please let them know if you would like to carry out any fundraising activities on behalf of Play Alloa or make a donation towards their services. For further information please contact Maria Malcolm, Project Manager, Play Alloa by telephoning 07800859161 or emailing playalloa@aol.com.

Gamblers Anonymous: Call the helpline on 0370 050 8881 or visit www.gascotland.org.

Stirling Speaking Society: The society meets in Dunblane on the first and third Tuesday of each month in the Leighton Room of Dunblane Cathedral Halls, from 8pm to 10pm. If you need to brush up your skills of presentation and persuasion or just want to enjoy some company and learn new skills in an informal way, please join them. Find out more at www.stirlingspeakingsociety.wordpress.com or email them at stirlingspeakingsociety@yahoo.co.uk.

Slimming World: Go along to one of the local groups to learn how to change your eating habits, still eat all of your favourite foods and lose weight too. Children aged 11-15 are also welcome, free of charge, provided they are accompanied by a parent or guardian. To find a group near you in, Alloa, Tullibody, Tillicoultry or Kincardine, call June on 01786 475511 or visit www.slimming-world.com.

Cats Protection: The shelter and shop are both open on Thursdays and Fridays from 1pm to 3pm as well as Saturdays and Sundays 1pm to 4pm.

Beginners Pilates: Beginners Pilates will be held every Sunday from 6pm to 7pm in Clackmannan Town Hall. To book a space call Lorna on 07533 173 335.