Strathcarron Hospice has been providing palliative care for 45 years. To help them continue into the future they are suggesting 45 different ways for supporters to fundraise and raise awareness.
More information at https://www.strathcarronhospice.net/appeal/celebrate-45
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 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 21st 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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
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/