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Paths Group Monthly Maintenance

On 02/03/2026

It’s time to make a start on our annual paths maintenance and improvements efforts.
We’ll aim to meet this Saturday 7th March at 10.00 at the rear of 59 Main Street (a.k.a the Paths Group Warehouse) and do a couple of hours.

The Muir Dam walk needs particular attention, so the hardy folk may like to help with that and the rest start with maintenance around the village paths. If wet, we can try for Sunday, same time and place.

As a reminder, our normal pattern is to do a couple of hours of work on the first full weekend of each month in the season. Open to anyone who wants to volunteer a few hours to help maintain the lovely paths around our village.
Tools can be supplied, but come dressed in suitable clothes.
See you there!

Park Life Magazine

By WebAdmin

On 02/03/2026

In News

Park Life Magazine is published 6 times a year and delivered by Royal Mail door-to-door to every household in the area detailed . The magazine is free and well-established as an essential guide to the people, businesses and events that bring our area together.

They are looking for local events listings for the May & June issue. Please send any what’s on listings that you would like covered by 21^st March.

You can email them to paul@paulsaunders.co.uk or submit at the website: https://www.parklifescotland.co.uk/local-events

To advertise a business see https://www.parklifescotland.co.uk/advertise

The coverage area is Bearsden, Milngavie, Strathblane, Blanefield, Croftamie, Drymen, Killearn, Balfron, Rowardennan, Gartocharn, Fintry, Buchlyvie, Arnprior, Kippen, Gargunnock, Thornihill, Ruskie, Port of Menteith, Callander, Kilmahog, Brig O Turk, Aberfoyle, Kinlochard, Balloch & Gartmore.

Comedy Night 28th Feb

By WebAdmin

On 25/02/2026

In Events

Rural Roots Childcare charity is holding a fundraising Comedy Night this Saturday (28th) at 8pm in Thornhill Community Hall.

It is not too late to purchase your tickets via Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/…/comedy-in-the-country…) or by emailing thornhillpg@gmail.com

These are some of the amazing raffle prizes you could win, donated by local businesses. Come and have a laugh with four award winning Scottish comedians!

Common Grounds is One Year Old

By WebAdmin

On 25/02/2026

In Common Grounds News

One year ago a small team of volunteers started up a monthly cafe called Common Grounds.

The next cafe is 28th Feb 10.30 to 12.30 in the Community Hall.

On the last Saturday of the month there are delicious aromas of freshly brewed coffee and home baking and an amazing array of cakes, all made by volunteers. The hall buzzes to the sound of conversations and greetings from old and new friends. Many are local but our fame has spread and we now have visitors from further afield.

The aim of the cafe has always been to provide a social hub rather than a profit making exercise so we only ask for donations to cover costs.
So come along and join us- there’s a rumour that there will be scones this month!

February Community Lottery Superdraw

By WebAdmin

On 24/02/2026

In News

This month’s community lottery super draw prize is a Luxury City Break worth £1000 (or £1000 cash prize).

Tickets for the lottery cost just £1 a week. Each ticket has a 1 in 50 chance to win a prize each week, with a top prize of £25,000!

From every £1 ticket sold 60p will go Thornhill Development Trust to help support our community.

To register and buy your tickets visit our lottery page and support TDT.

Can You Help?

By WebAdmin

On 31/01/2026

In Paths Group Updates

Are you free on Tuesday 3rd Feb 10am to 1pm?

If so, the Callander Woodland Group are looking for help to clear a section of path in Torrie Woods clearing an overgrown ATV track to re-open a good linking path there. This area may have future potential for a link path to Thornhill.

If you are interested please email Lesley at callanderwoodlandgroup@gmail.com

They will provide First Aid kit, PPE and tools but please bring any food, drink or personal medication that you may need. Please wear stout footwear and suitable outdoor clothing.

Meet at 10 in the small parking place just off the B822 road between Callander and Thornhill, ~1km from the A81 junction on the right if travelling from Callander – see the red marker on the attached OS map. We have permission to drive people and tools up to the start of the path.

Community Lottery January Superdraw

By WebAdmin

On 29/01/2026

In TDT Lottery

Our first Super Draw of 2026 is approaching fast, and its the perfect time to restock your cupboards with an Aldi Gift Card! On Saturday 31st January, one lucky supporter will win a huge £1,000 Aldi gift card – or of course, a £1,000 cash alternative.

Every ticket supports Thornhill Development Trust. Find out more

Reminder- Energy Survey

By WebAdmin

On 27/01/2026

In Energy Project

Just a reminder that the above project is still live.

We appreciate you may not have had a chance to complete the survey yet. Please note – you don’t need to complete the whole questionnaire. If you can give the core information about the size and type of home and type of heating – ideally with EPC – that would still be a great benefit. The Power Circle team will need at least that to see which solutions may be applicable.

Survey deadline: By the end of January (or shortly after)

Date for your diary: Project report Monday 23 March 7.00pm Thornhill Community Hall.

More information https://thornhillstirling.org/thornhill-energy-solutions/

Cafe Press Release

By WebAdmin

On 13/01/2026

In Common Grounds News

Thornhill’s “Common Grounds” community cafe volunteers are helping to fend off the
winter blues.

From 31st January, the cafe itself will start its normal pattern of operation, which is on the last Saturday of the month, in Thornhill’s Community Hall from 10.30 to 12.30. Gluten-free, vegan and sugar-free dietary options are available and children, dogs, hobbies and chat remain very welcome.
There will be toys on hand but Common Grounds is unable to offer
supervision of children.
Payment is by donation and any profits made by the cafe will go back
into the Thornhill community.

The volunteer team has decided to add a “Common Knowledge” quiz. For a suggested donation of £5 per adult to cover costs, teams of up to four may enter the brain-busting quiz nights on Saturdays January 17th, February 14th and March 14th. Children are welcome at no cost and do not count towards team numbers.

Folk are encouraged to BYOB and snacks and Common Grounds will offer tea and coffee.
With free parking right outside (disabled spaces available), a covered, secure bike rack, e-bike charging and even EV charging across the road, Common Grounds looks forward to welcoming villagers and folk visiting from further afield. Pop the dates in your diary.
For more information, please contact the team by email at
commongrounds@thornhillstirling.org or visit our page on www.thornhillstirling.org.uk

Quiz Night 17th January

By WebAdmin

On 22/12/2025

In Common Grounds News

Common Grounds becomes Common Knowledge

To get your grey cells back in working order after the Christmas and New Year lull the folks behind the monthly community cafe are hosting a Quiz Night. Saturday 17th January 6.30 for 7pm, Community Hall.