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Dog dies as scumbag gets just £200 fine I n a series of sickening and shocking investigations by the Scottish SPCA an Alloa woman has been convicted of neglecting her dog. Lisa-Marie Watson, 27, of Lewis Court, Alloa, admitted causing her crossbreed dog Tairi unnecessary suffering by failing to take her to a vet for treatment she needed for a

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serious and painful skin condition and not providing her with food and water. Sicko Watson was sentenced at Stirling Sheriff Court recently where she received a three year ban on keeping more than one dog and JUST a £200 fine. Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted to Tairi’s suffering by local housing officers. Fourteen year old Tairi was removed from the property and examined by a vet where she was assessed as being in a state of near emaciation and suffering from a severe skin condition. After lengthy treatment at the charity’s Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre, sadly, the veterinary advice was that Tairi’s condition was so advanced the kindest option was to put her to sleep. Inspector Louise Seddon said, “This was a very sad case where the owner had ignored her dog’s health to the point where she had become so unwell that it was impossible for her to recover. continued on page 4

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octors across the country participated in industrial action last week as part of their protest against pensions. In the first strike action in over 40 years, around 60% of GPs seemed to take part in Scotland compared to just 8% south of the border. Whilst sympathetic to their situations across the Wee County there were varied views. One resident told us; “I think it is a disgrace – they get paid enough money as

it is.” Whilst another who was more supportive said; “I blame the government! They are messing this country up, and the GPs are standing up for their rights.” NHS Forth Valley released the following statement; “All urgent and emergency health services are being provided. A small number of non-urgent, routine appointments and operations due to take place today – around 40 in total across Forth Valley –

well known ‘sofa surfer’ with no ‘social skills’ was sentenced to 70 months at Alloa court last week. The court heard that Teresa McLean was appearing before the Sheriff on the back of 8 new counts of theft and failure to appear. Sheriff McGowan learned how McLean went on a stealing spree not to fund a ‘drug habit’ but more out of necessity as she was on limited benefits. McLean’s solicitor advised the court that his client has spent a lot of time ‘sofa surfing’ which was inevitably the catalyst in her downfall and the root cause for her stealing. It apparently all went wrong for McLean after she was released from Greenock prison and went to stay with her mother. After that relationship broke down, McLean went to stay with a friend in Dollar – again that

have been rescheduled. “Patients who haven’t been contacted and told that their appointment has been rearranged should turn up as normal. “All GP practices in Forth Valley are open and patients should contact their practice direct for details of local arrangements.“ Were you directly affected by the strike action? Was your operation cancelled? Get in touch with our editorial team to tell your story.

Civic Reception for our Sporting Champions I

t has been announced that Provost Tina Murphy will hold a Civic Reception later this week to formally congratulate Alloa Athletic and Sauchie Juniors on their recent promotion and league success. Alloa Athletic won the Scottish Football League Irn Bru Division Three Championship in April, quickly followed by Sauchie Juniors gaining promotion into the top flight of East of Scotland junior football for the first time. Our Olympic Relay

Torchbearers, Mitch Graham, Josh Gavin and will also be invited to attend. Provost Murphy said: “As I said at the time, the achievements of Alloa Athletic and Sauchie Juniors are tremendous and I am delighted to be able to offer my congratulations in person to the clubs at this forthcoming civic reception. Clackmannanshire has a wealth of sporting talent that we are very proud of. This is evidenced by these sort of success stories. I’m also delighted to be able

to offer my congratulations on behalf of the Council, to Mitch and Josh, on taking part in the Olympic Torch Relay.” Mitch Graham (19) from Sauchie carried the Olympic Flame in Stirling. Mitch, has taken a year out to study for his A Levels, having played basketball for Scotland. Josh Gavin (45) from Alloa carried the Olympic Flame in Cumbernauld. Josh is head coach at Alloa’s Dojo, is a 6th Dan and was World Masters Champion in judo at the age of 35.

relationship broke down. McLean upped the stakes when she started stealing from houses compared to shops – making off with a £375 laptop back in May. The icing on the cake perhaps was her audacity in stealing a handbag from a senior nurses office at Forth Valley Royal Hospital whilst visiting with a boyfriend – only to be caught in the car park by a security guard as she was closing the boot. McLean protested her innocence by claiming the car belonged to a friend of hers.The court heard that McLean’s actions were just a ‘variation on a theme’ and how McLean was ‘lonely and isolated’ and that she did not possess the required social skills to meet the ordinary requirement of life.

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t. Serf’s Primary School held its Achievers’ Day on Wednesday 20th June 2012. Prizes were awarded to pupils who had demonstrated they were successful learners, responsible citizens, confident individuals and effective contributors. A range of sporting, artistic and citizenship awards were also given. Yvonne Wright, Clackmannanshire Council Education Service Manager presented all awards and commended all the children for the many outstanding and excellent achievements.

Alloa care worker crowned winner at Scottish Care Awards

Head teacher Carolym McDaid and Yvonne Wright with prizewinners Tatiana McKie, Declyn Newman (yellow T-shirt) and Josh Cameron (white shirt).

Dog dies as scumbag gets just £200 fine continued from front page

n Alloa care worker has been recognised as one of the top care workers in Scotland at a prestigious evening awards ceremony celebrating the brightest stars in the independent care at home and housing support services in Scotland. Yasmin Rahma, who works at Alva based ILS as part of the Stirling and Falkirk team, has been selected from more than 200 entries as winner of the ‘Best Newcomer Award’ at the Scottish Care Awards 2012, sponsored by Aspire Housing and Personal Development Services. The glittering ceremony – held at the Glasgow Marriott Hotel in Glasgow on Friday 1 June and hosted by TV presenter, Michelle McManus – celebrated the cream of the industry. Ranald Mair, Chief Executive of Scottish Care, was master of ceremonies for the evening. The Care at Home & Housing Support National Conference, has incorporated an awards ceremony for the last six years. These awards have been hailed a huge success in recognising individuals,

teams and companies, with more entries than ever flooding in each year from the people they support, employers and employees nominating their peers and colleagues. This year, the care awards followed a full day of conference for the care at home and housing support sector where the keynote speaker was the Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary Nicola Sturgeon, other participants included, Colin Sloey Executive Director CHP NHS Lanarkshire and the Care Inspectorate’s new Chief Executive Annette Bruton who addressed various issues pertinent to the sector and specific to care and support within the home. The awards were judged by Maddy Halliday Director with the Stroke Association, Edith MacIntosh Rehabilitation Consultant with the Care Inspectorate, Margot White from the Joint Improvement Team and Allan Hosie one of the main sponsors and Managing Director of OKD Insurance Brokers Ltd. The conference, exhibition and care awards, the largest of its kind for the independent Care at Home

and Housing Support sector in Scotland attracted sponsorship from a wide range of key partners. Yasmin, a Senior Support Worker with ILS, was delighted to win the award. She said: “I am absolutely thrilled to have won a Scottish Care – Care at Home and Housing Support Award. “The awards ceremony was a great night and the atmosphere was wonderful – I am so touched my colleagues think me worthy of such a prestigious award. “I’d really like to thank assistant manager Kay McEwan as well as her team for their continued support throughout my time at ILS.” Jacqui Young, who nominated Yasmin, said: “I am thrilled Yasmin has won the Best Newcomer Award – I can’t think of a more deserving winner. “Yasmin has embraced her role as Senior Support Worker with enthusiasm and dynamism in a very challenging service. Yasmin’s reliability, person centred approach, character, and hard work in improving standards made her the ideal candidate for the Best Newcomer of the Year award.”

“Tairi suffered in silence from a painfully inflamed skin condition which originated from an untreated flea infestation. Because this had been ignored infection spread and eventually her entire body, including inside her ears and under her eyelids, were affected. “The vet who examined Tairi concluded that she had been caused severe discomfort and pain over a prolonged period of time. “Furthermore, Tairi was extremely thin as a result of not being fed a proper, nutritious diet. “Although we are pleased Watson has been convicted of this offence, we are disappointed that she did not receive an outright ban on keeping animals. “We would have concerns for any animals remaining in Watson’s care, particularly if they ever became ill and required veterinary attention.” Another Scottish SPCA investigation saw a Stirlingshire man convicted of gross dog neglect after allowing his spaniel to become a ‘bag of bones’. John Reay, 27, of Lomond Crescent, Stirling, was sentenced at Stirling Sheriff court after he previously admitted causing five year old English springer

spaniel Frisko unnecessary suffering by failing to provide him with food, water or a suitable environment to live in. He was banned from keeping animals for three years and given a 70-hour community payback order. Inspector Louise Seddon removed Frisko from Reay’s property in February2012 after being alerted to his suffering by a local dog warden. Frisko was immediately taken to a vet and found to be severely emaciated, weighing just under 14kg when a dog of his size should weight around 22kg. He was also suffering from an untreated ear infection, a flea infestation and skin inflammation due to urine burning the skin on his paws and groin. Inspector Seddon said, “The vet who examined Frisko said it was one of the worst

Frisko before

cases of emaciation he had seen in a dog in his 30 years of practice. He was literally just a bag of bones. “We welcome the fact that Reay has been convicted of this crime and has received a ban on keeping animals for three years, but we are very disappointment that this was not a life ban. “Reay has demonstrated that he is unfit to provide the most basic level of nutrition and care for an animal and we would have serious concerns for any animal that he may own in the future.” Frisko made a full recovery in Scottish SPCA care and he now lives a healthy and happy life with a loving owner.

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End of an era at nursery

Prisoner slashed wide open

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ary Baxter, head teacher at Sauchie Nursery for almost 20 years, brought the curtain down on her glittering career last week when she retired from teaching. It ended an outstanding 38 years of service with both Stirling and Clackmannanshire Councils, which began in the infant department at Bonnybridge Primary School. After several years, and attaining the position of acting deputy head, she moved to become head teacher at Muir Primary School. Mary, from Bonnybridge, achieved two post graduate degrees in nursery education and in infant teaching before taking a short break from service, although continued as a supply teacher for one year at Antonine Primary. She returned to full-time teaching at Inchyra Nursery in Grangemouth as senior teacher, and soon after as acting head, before moving to

Sauchie Nursery, where she has spent almost 20 years of dedicated service. Clackmannanshire Council’s Convenor of Education, Sport and Leisure, Councillor Ellen Forson said: “Teachers like Mary are an inspiration to us all. We would like to thank her for her loyalty, dedication and outstanding service to the community and Clackmannanshire as a whole and wish her a long and happy retirement.” Mary, who’s husband Jim works in finance with an engineering company in Kilsyth, has one son, Jim, 29, a graduate in civil engineering. In her retirement, she plans to spent more time doing voluntary work with Soroptomists International in Falkirk, who do a lot of support work for Women’s Aid and the Samaritans. Mary said: “I hope to be able to lunch a lot with friends, go on shopping

News Brief Theft of gates Between 2300hrs on Wednesday 6th June 2012 and 1700hrs on Thursday 7th June 2012, a set of 7ft high and 12ft wide metal gates used for keeping deer out of the wooded area have been stolen from within the Balhearty Woods, Aberdona Road, Forestmill.

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sprees and holidays. Teaching has been a thoroughly enjoyable career and it has been a privilege to have been a teacher for so many years. “I have also been a very keen player of the piano, which has taken a back seat for a while. I hope to be able to play the piano more in my retirement.” Mary also admitted to being a keen cook and gardener. She was honoured on Wednesday 20th June, with a special presentation to mark her retirement.

prisoner at Glenochil prison has had his face slashed wide open it has been revealed. The man, an Edinburgh drug lord currently serving part of his 10 year sentence at Glenochil was badly slashed in an incident involving a Glasgow drug lord it is believed. The man named as Mark Richardson, was convicted in 2010 for his part in a £2million cocaine and

heroin haul that saw 66 people arrested. Witness reports suggest that Richardson was sitting speaking to the man before he was slashed with what appeared to be a homemade blade. A prison source told the Wee County News; “You could see his teeth, he was cut open that badly.” It is believed that Richardson had been trying to keep out of trouble because he

had many enemies within the prison. The source said regarding the slashing; “Blood was spraying everywhere.” It is believed that the attack happened over drugs but another report suggests it was just Richardson’s enemies getting back at him regardless of where he was – proving a point. The Scottish Prison Service did not comment on the incident.

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SNP slam Labour hypocrisy over Social Services QUESTION: “Why was Labour Portfolio Holder silent for months when made aware of seriousness of service failings…but chooses to push for action now?”

ollowing on from the Special Council meeting on the Independent Review on failings within the Looked After Children Service at Clackmannanshire Council and the comments made since by Labour politicians, the local SNP Group has criticised Labour and accused them of hypocrisy and trying to reinvent the truth. Council Leader, Gary Womersley, commented:“I find it truly bizarre that both Cllrs. McGill and Cadenhead have conveniently forgotten that it was Labour who presided over the various failings referred to in the Independent Review. “Indeed, it was Labour who slashed budgets when they should have been aware service demand was doubling and that staff were inadequately resourced. “Also, I find it strange for both Councillors to accept now that the failings were “catastrophic” and that the Independent Review findings are a damning indictment – yet Cllr. Cadenhead was made aware of the failings and the severity of issues months before yet chose not to share this with her Labour colleagues or any other Councillor. Vitally, she chose not to take any action to fix the issues raised. “It was the SNP who raised this issue as soon as they became aware; it was the SNP who pushed

for the Independent Review; and it was the SNP who put aside money to invest in the service and allow the immediate remedial action that has already been started, such as taking on more staff. “More importantly, it is the SNP who are committed to implementing the necessary changes and who will make sure that they are followed through in the long-term. “In short, it will be the SNP who put right another Labour mess and reinstates the levels of resource and service that our staff, families, children and the broader community should all be entitled to.” Backing up his SNP colleagues words, Depute Council Leader, Craig Holden added:“All Councillors have been made aware of the ongoing steps being taken both publically and behind the scenes to bring about the necessary service improvements required to remedy all of the failings of the previous Labour Administration identified in the Independent Review. “Labour know that not all of these aspects can be discussed publically so as not to prejudice these investigations – and have been advised of this by senior management at the Council. “That they are willing to potentially hamper actions the Council can take in this situation just to make political gain is just

indicative of the blatant disregard for the interests of the children concerned that led to the failings initially. “It will by an SNP Administration, acting in a professional manner, that will remedy a state of affairs Labour tried to bury – as it has been with every other fiasco inherited by the SNP from them”. New SNP Housing, Health & Social Care Committee Convener, Les Sharp, stated:“As the new Convener with relevant responsibility for the service investigated by the Independent Review, I cannot emphasis enough the degree of seriousness attached by me to correct the failings highlighted in the report after years of Labour ignoring the issues. Failure to deliver is not an option. I am embarrassed at current Labour calls for action – which is out-and-out cynical politics – and completely out of kilter with the fact that it is the SNP who have brought this issue to the public domain, who brought about the Independent Review and who committed last week, to doing whatever it is to bring about the level of service families deserve. Labour would appear to have terribly short memories in that regard”.

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lloa is welcoming the Big Buzz Youth Festival to the West End Park this coming Saturday, June 30th and is open to all ages. The event is scheduled to take place between 2pm to 7pm and is completely free entry. At the event there will be a variety of different activities

such as, sports activities for example cheerleading, bike skills, Olympic games, dancing, gymnastics and wrestling as well as a variety of stalls, the venture Trust, Bands, the Fire Service giving awareness to people and a silent Disco. There will also be refreshments available. The day is set to be jam

packed with fun and entertainment for everyone and is set to see a big turnout. The event is being set up and organised by local youth services, which gives young people more confidence and lets them see what they can do. They promote equal opportunities. This event is a prime example of their work.

Junkie banned from Alloa Town Centre

lloa court last week released a woman on bail with the condition that she did not enter Alloa town centre. Cheryl Neil appeared from custody before Sheriff McGowan, on

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Alloa pupils take part in the Giant Walking Bus P

rimary and nursery school pupils from Alloa recently took part in a nationwide event last week, with Clackmannanshire’s being held at Alloa Academy to celebrate The Giant Walking Bus. Across the country pupils all marched at 10am and upon arrival at Alloa Academy, they pupils formed Olympic rings in the playing ground of the school. They then participated in the mascot dance followed by the crowd pleasing Hokey-Cokey. 26,377 primary school children from 134 schools across Scotland all participated in the big event, where they were calling on drivers to help protect

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n exhibition, The Diamond Jubilee 2012: The Queen and Clackmannanshire, will be shown from 11am - 3pm on Saturday 30th June and Sunday 1st July in Muckhart Coronation Hall. This special exhibition has been created by Clackmannanshire Council Museum and Heritage Service to coincide with the celebration of Her Majesty the Queen’s 60 years on the throne. The exhibition looks at aspects of life in Clackmannanshire in the 1950s and beyond, including the opening of Greenfield House as Alloa Burgh Council’s headquarters in 1952, as well as the Queen’s visits to the county in 1963 and 1997. A range of commemorative memorabilia from public and private collections

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will be on display, including a rare souvenir programme and other material from Queen Victoria’s Diamond Jubilee, various Coronation and other Jubilee programmes and a range of Royal literature. Education, Sport and Leisure Committee Convenor, Councillor Ellen Forson said: “ This exhibition recalls what life was like in the county in the 1950s and I would encourage everyone to come along and see it.

“We are also hoping that people in Muckhart will bring along photographs and anything else which they might have connected with Royal visits, other Jubilee celebrations and showing life in Muckhart sixty years ago.” For more information, please contact Susan Mills (01259 216913) or email smills@clacks.gov.uk

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Tuesday 26.6.12

ACE help deliver Bikes for Africa

Rotarians from Alloa and Dunfermline Carnegie Rotary Clubs.

s part of a nationwide campaign supported by Rotary International, Alloa Community Enterprises Ltd, (ACE) has just transported around 120 bikes from Scotland to the Jole Rider Charity in Bath.   ACE received a call for help from Alloa and Dunfermline (Carnegie) Rotary Clubs. The two rotary clubs had been let down by their hauliers and ACE, who specialise in bulk recycling collections, stepped in to help out and transported the bikes south on the first leg of a 3,000 mile journey which will finish in Gambia. So far more than 10,000 bikes have been sent to children in West Africa and there is a demand for even more.   Many African children live in remote communities a long way from their nearest school. Without transport their only way to get an education is to walk, often many miles, in searing heat. A bicycle can make a major difference for children,

their families and whole communities.   A recycled bicycle from Britain can help an African child get to school on time, arrive alert instead of exhausted, remain in school longer for extra lessons, stay safe by travelling home in daylight and reach higher academic achievement. It is estimated the number of students at rural schools in the Gambia who have successfully achieved the entry requirement for university as a direct result of the bicycles has more than doubled in the last six years.   ACE Managing Director, Malcolm McArdle said: “ACE have always supported Rotary and the Jole Rider charity is making a real difference to rural communities in Gambia. We are delighted to have been able to help. It’s a great idea and we would encourage anyone with an unused bike to donate it, and £10 to cover shipping costs to Africa, to their local Rotary Club.”

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Tuesday 26.6.12

FOOD SAFETY COMPETITION Tilli primary wins O

Win £75 shopping vouchers

ur Environmental Health officers have recently held a number of fun events with a serious message - raising awareness of the difference between ‘use by’ and ‘best before’ dates and using leftovers safely. As household budgets tighten, research published by the Food Standards Agency (FSA) shows that some people are taking more risks with food safety as they try to save money and make their food go further. The research showed that most of those questioned (97%) believed the cost of their typical shopping basket has gone up significantly in the last three years, with half of these trying to make better use of leftover food. However, some people are ignoring ‘use by’ dates more than they used to, while others are keeping leftovers for longer than the recommended limit of two days in the fridge. Councillor Donald Balsillie, Enterprise and Environment Convener said: “Unfortunately the difference between Use By and Best Before dates still causes confusion. If a food is past it’s use by date then it can be dangerous to eat, even though it may look and smell fine, so my advice is to throw the food out otherwise you could risk getting food poisoning. The best before date is there to tell you how long

the product will be at it’s best, so eating food past this date is unlikely to make you unwell. The exception to this rule is eggs. They can be eaten up to 2 days past their best before provided they are cooked thoroughly.” Jacqui McElhiney, a food safety expert at the FSA, added:“With most of us seeing our weekly shopping bills increase over the last few years, we are all looking for ways to get the most out of our shopping budget. Using leftover food is a good way of making our meals go further. However, unless we’re careful, there’s a chance we can risk food poisoning by not storing or handling them properly.” The FSA’s advice on leftovers says: • If you are going to store leftovers in the fridge, cool them as quickly as possible, ideally within 90 minutes. Cover them, get them in the fridge and then eat them within two days. • Make sure your fridge is operating at the correct temperature, it should be below 5oC. • You can also freeze your leftovers, but cool them first to minimise temperature fluctuation in your freezer. They can be safely stored in the freezer almost indefinitely, but the quality will still deteriorate gradually with time, so it’s best

to eat them within three months. • Make sure you defrost frozen leftovers properly before using them. If you’re going to cook them straightaway use a microwave. If you don’t have a microwave, defrost them in the fridge overnight. • Eat leftovers within 24 hours of defrosting and do not refreeze them again. The only exception to this is if you are defrosting raw food, such as meat or poultry, which can be refrozen once it has been cooked. • Cook leftovers until steaming hot throughout. There are around a million cases of food poisoning every year in the UK. In Clackmannanshire around 50 cases of foodborne infection were reported in 2011. The levels soar during summer months across the UK with around 120,000 extra cases of illness from June to August. One of the reasons for this increase is warmer temperatures causing any germs present to grow faster, which underlines the importance of getting leftovers in the fridge quickly. Take part in our Food Safety competition and be in with a chance of winning a first prize of a £75 shopping voucher, we have a runner-up prize of a £25 voucher.

FOOD SAFETY COMPETITION Please indicate if True or False:

1. You are more likely to become ill after eating food that is past it’s use by date than a food that is past it’s best before date. T/F 2. You can leave leftovers out to cool overnight before putting them in the fridge. 3. A fridge should operate below 5°C.

T/F

4. Leftovers that have been stored in the fridge can be eaten up to 5 days later?

T/F

Name: ________________________________________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________________ Postcode:______________________________________________________________________________ Tel No/Email Address:____________________________________________________________________

Competition entry’s to Wee County News, 38 Primrose Street, Alloa FK10 1JG

Competition Prizes:

1st Prize: £75 shopping voucher Runner Up: £25 shopping voucher Rules:

Entries are free and welcomed from the general public. One entry per person. Employees of Clackmannanshire Council Environmental Health Department may NOT enter the competition. Closing date for entries is Friday 6th July 2012 at 5pm. Winners will be notified by phone or in writing.

‘best school visit’ at Dynamic Earth

tar pupils at Tillicoultry Primary School are celebrating this week after winning the ‘Annual Great Visit 2011 – 2012’ at Edinburgh’s five star attraction, Our Dynamic Earth. After winning Best School Visit of the month award in November 2011, Tillicoultry Primary School was up against seven other schools to win the award for the best school visit of the academic year. The Tillicoultry pupils won the award for their excellent behaviour, enthusiasm to learn and their participation in the Dynamic Earth Discovery workshops. They won a free trip to Dynamic Earth, where they were presented with a certificate and award. Dr Christine Angus, Education Manager for Dynamic Earth said: “Tillicoultry Primary School won the award for their engagement in the Dynamic Earth discovery workshop; they asked lots of thoughtful questions and were extremely interested in the Climate Change topic. The pupils were all enthusiastic and demonstrated

a growing understanding and confidence as the workshop progressed. Well done to all of the pupils for making their school proud and winning this fantastic award – it is very much deserved.” The Monthly Best School Visit Award and the Annual Great Visit Award was set up to recognise the contribution of pupils within the school workshops. Reflecting the principles of the Curriculum for Excellence, it was felt that good behaviour, enjoyment and engagement within the workshop ensured the best experience for all. The awards act as an incentive for the pupils to behave well, while also rewarding those who best represent their school. Our Dynamic Earth’s HMIe inspected education program complements the Curriculum for Excellence with relevant, challenging and fun learning in the Dynamic Earth Discovery Base. For more information on school visits, events and activities at Our Dynamic Earth, visit www. dynamicearth.co.uk.

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Tuesday 26.6.12

Craigbank enjoy a successful health week

raigbank Primary School pupils enjoyed a range of activities organised as part of Health Week with many lessons taking place out-of-doors. They were supported by the

school’s Young Leaders who have been trained by the Council’s Sports Development staff. Throughout Health Week pupils in various classes were coached in Tae Kwon Do and football and participated in speed sprints and the annual UNIHOC competition. A World of Work Day was held during which parents and representatives of various professions gave pupils an insight into their jobs. The Fire Brigade also visited infant classes. All pupils

were entertained by a visiting circus performer and enjoyed learning circus skills during workshops. Many pupils went to see the Olympic Torch being carried through Alloa and remaining pupils watched this historic and memorable event via a live stream in classrooms. The school sports were held in the afternoon and had, of course, an Olympic theme for the second year running. Pupils were divided into 27 teams [P1-P7], each representing a different country and carrying an Olympic Torch. Pupils representing France were the winning team and Peru were awarded the Fair Play Medals. The week culminated in an Outdoor Learning Day at Gartmorn Dam which, unfortunately, had to be cut short due to the weather. However, pupils enjoyed some exercise, lots of fresh air and too much rain! Education, Sport and Leisure Portfolio Holder, Councillor Ellen Forson, said, “Craigbank’s health week has been a fantastic series of events,

Inspectors praise St John’s Primary S

taff at St John’s Primary School and Nursery Class have been highly praised for creating a very positive environment for learning. The praise comes in a report published today by Her Majesty’s Inspectors. Their report states that staff support children very well, with pastoral care of a very high quality and the provision of activities which develop confidence and independence. Children are making very good progress in their learning, with the quality of children’s writing particularly strong. Children’s understanding and application of numeracy skills is very sound. The Inspectors also found that children are experiencing a wide range of out-of-class activities, as well as participating well in expressive arts, particularly music. The Inspectors found the following key strengths: 1. Confident and happy children who are proud of their school 2. Very welcoming and highlyinclusive ethos in the nursery and school 3. The commitment of staff to continuous improvement 4. High level of pastoral care and support for children led by the highly-respected leadership of the headteacher

5. Children’s achievements in the expressive arts 6. Partnership working with parents and all who contribute to the life of the school The Inspectors found that children are learning well, are happy and engage well in their learning. In the nursery, staff plan stimulating activities to meet children’s needs and interests. Children in both the nursery and the school participate enthusiastically in their learning. Staff provide children with a broad and balanced curriculum and are using the experiences and outcomes of Curriculum for Excellence with growing confidence. Parents give valuable support to the school and help in a range of ways. Transition arrangements into P1 and into secondary school support children very well. Education Convener Councillor Ellen Forson said: “I am very pleased for the school, the parents and the community that the good work going on at St John’s has been recognised by Education Scotland. I am confident that the school will continue to improve under the leadership of the Headteacher and his staff.”   Ian McNicol has been Headteacher at St John’s for the last 24 years. The report describes

him as “highly regarded by the school community, knows children and families very well and shows a passionate commitment to the school” giving it “a very clear sense of direction.”   Ian McNicol said: “We are highly delighted with our recent inspection report. It acknowledges and reflects the very strong team work and dedicated efforts of our pupils, staff, parents and the community, in making St John’s Primary School such an inclusive, hard-working, happy, positive and purposeful learning environment, for all our children and staff.”   In summing up the report states: “All of this, together with the very effective leadership of the senior management team, and the continued support of the local authority, places the school in a very strong position to improve further.”    The Education Scotland report recommends that the school continues to develop its work in two areas:  Continue to develop the curriculum taking account of Curriculum for Excellence  increase opportunities for children to make effective links across their learning   The school and the education authority will continue to work together with pupils and parents to ensure that these areas are addressed in the course of the next two years.

which have motivated the pupils to pursue an active and healthy lifestyle. I’m impressed to hear that they didn’t let the wet weather curtail their enjoyment. I’d like to thank all the staff, pupils and volunteers for organising the whole range of activities enjoyed by the school children. The new Curriculum for Excellence is not just about traditional teaching in class, it’s about involving kids to a whole range of experiences. To combine this with a program of activity enjoyed by the kids is to be commended by all.” Head teacher Rhona Robotham said, “I’d like to thank all those who gave their time and expertise to ensure the success of this year’s Health Week, particularly, Alison Mackie and the Health Working Group which is led by Mrs Jamieson.”

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Tuesday 26.6.12

Dollar Academy Dollar Academy quids in at Scottish Schools Investment Challenge

Alloa Academy Inter-House competition Congratulations to Schaw Houses who won last week’s Inter-house competition and gain 12 points. Erskine were in second place with 10 points and Bruce gained 8 points. 1S1 topped the weekly co-operation list with 2B2 the best equipped class. Giant Walking Bus Thanks are due to the PE and staff and to Mrs McKeich’s Health and Fitness group in particular for their superb organisation and delivery of the Giant Walking bus event. Several local Primaries walked to Alloa Academy and assembled in the form of the Olympic rings to learn the mascot dance and do a giant hokey-cokey.

upils from Dollar Academy won the inaugural Scottish Schools Investment Challenge, held at Standard Life’s headquarters in Edinburgh on Thursday, 14 June 2012. urs of frantic trading, Dollar Academy came out on top after building the largest investment portfolio, as they reacted to market trading scenarios. As winners, both Calum Macpherson and Calum Munro will be invited to spend time with traders on Standard Life Investment’s trading desk. Over 800 S5 students from across Scotland have been taking part in the first ‘Scottish Schools Investment Challenge’. The online investment simulation competition is aimed at promoting higher education opportunities and developing students’ business skills and awareness. During May and June, 16 and 17 year olds from the 36 participating schools worked together in pairs in school using the online Global Investor financial markets simulation game with the aim of delivering the greatest return on their investment. The Global Investor simulation game transforms trading on the financial markets into an enjoyable collaborative learning experience. It encourages students to apply essential mathematical techniques, improve their business and economic understanding, and to work in a competitive and time-pressured environment. At the end of the in-school qualifying round, eight pairs of students from the top eight schools were invited to compete in a grand final at Standard Life’s head office in Edinburgh on 14 June 2012. The final eight schools were: Carnoustie High School, The Royal High School, Grangemouth High School, Preston Lodge High School, Firrhill High School, Glenrothes High School, Dollar Academy and Stewart’s Melville College. Jill MacLean, Head of Sustainability at Standard Life said: “The ability to manage finances is a fundamental life skill which all students should be encouraged to learn. This initiative encourages the students to analyse and interpret information to make informed financial decisions. It is a fantastic competition for these young adults to take part in.” Ian Hanson, Manager of Financial & Business Services at Skills Development Scotland, said: “The S5 Investment Challenge is a great way for these young people to get an insight into how market trading works in a modern environment. The challenge comes at a time when the diverse range of careers within the sector are being promoted, via the Financial Services Skills Gateway and on online websites such as re:think.” Alan Thornburrow, Chief Executive, Scottish Investment Operations, said: “We are thrilled to be supporting the first online investment challenge for Scottish schools. Pupils will gain an insight into the fast paced financial sector, however, the skills they build throughout the competition are even more valuable for what lies beyond school.”

Creative and Aesthetic trip to London All pupils and staff who took part in the trip to London returned to school safely on Thursday of this week. The trip was hugely successful and everyone enjoyed seeing “The Lion King”, visiting the

British Museum, the Tate Modern and Covent Garden. Pupil of the year trip The pupil of the year trip took place last Friday with around 100 pupils and staff enjoying a day out to M&D’s. The weather was reasonably kind for most of the day and a good time was had by all. County sports There were some exceptional performances at the County Sports on Tuesday of last week with several new records being set and a total of 103 medals won by Alloa Academy pupils. Non-uniform days Please note that Thursday 28th and Friday 29th June will be non-uniform days with pupils asked to contribute £2.00. The money will be split between the school’s chosen charities for this session. An afternoon concert is also planned for Thursday 28th with local singing superstar Kirsty Docherty.

School uniform Please note that we expect high standards of school uniform at all times. Leggings are not acceptable school wear and girls’ skirts should be of an appropriate length. Please bear this in mind when purchasing items of clothing for the new school session. Order forms for school items are available from the school or orders can be placed on the Logoxpress website.

School holidays Alloa Academy will close on Friday 29th June at 12.30 for all pupils. Pupils will return to school on Wednesday 22nd august at 08.40 for session 20120-2013. Thank you to all parents and friends of the school for ongoing support and happy holiday to everyone.

LornshillAcademy

represents. Colours and their attributes are listed below:

Lornshill Academy Lornshill Academy’s ‘Race At Your Place’ On Friday 22 June, Lornshill Academy organised a ‘Race For Life’ event around the school campus. It was a memorable tribute with £2000+ being raised for Cancer Research and a further £150 was raised at a staff coffee morning for Strathcarron Hospice. Firstly, special praise must go to the Senior Pupils for their assistance and support in organising and supervising the event, without which it would not have been possible. Thanks also to the school staff who contributed in a variety of ways in the lead up to the event and during the afternoon itself. Thanks to all pupils who participated and supported this worthwhile

cause and particular mention must be of Mrs Buchan and Miss McKay for organising so much of the day’s events and well done to Mr Mills and Mrs Ferguson for persuading so many local businesses to contribute raffle prizes. It was a memorable afternoon with the sun shining!! and pupils and staff of Lornshill supporting this event and also engaging with some of the wider school community. It was also pleasing to see so many people enjoy themselves and also hear so many positive comments being made about the pupils of Lornshill by the visitors to the school. It was a memorable afternoon and one that clearly highlights the Pride in Lornshill we have. Anyone who still wishes to donate can do so by visiting: www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/

Non-Uniform Day Friday 29th June As it is the last day of term on Friday 29th June, pupils and staff will take part in the NonUniform day. The theme will be ‘The Olympics’. Each Tutorial Group have been given a country and their flag to represent. The colours of a flag are highly

significant as, according to ancient heraldic tradition, each colour represents a different attribute of the country of the world it

White - peace and honesty Blue - truth, justice and loyalty Red - bravery and strength Green - hope, joy and love Black - determination Yellow - generosity The Race for Life was a fantastic success on Friday and a brilliant way to bring us into the last week of term. Let’s keep that enthusiasm and excitement up for the next few days and keep reinforcing to our pupils what we can achieve when we all pull together and what a strong community we have in Lornshill. End of Term School will finish for the summer break on Friday 29th June. Lunches will be available at school and buses will arrive at 12.30pm. School resumes for pupils at 9.05am on Wednesday 22nd August 2012.

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Tuesday 26.6.12

What’s on in your weecounty Alloa

Play Alloa: play Alloa has moved premises - you can now find them in their own base within Hawkhill Community Centre, 132 Hillcrest Drive, Alloa, FK10 1SB, telephone number is still 07800859161 and you can still contact them at playalloa@aol.com - their website is updated and a regular place for news and developments - www. playalloa.co.uk 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. Calling all ex-Service men and women We are always looking for new members both young and old, come along for a warm and friendly welcome. We cover all of Clackmannanshire. So if you reside in the area feel free to come along and have a chat To all existing members the next meeting is on Friday 29th in the rear lounge at Pepes Bar, Alloa at 1900hrs after our successful parade on Sunday 24th. Wee County Walkers: get to know your area better – have fun and become fitter! Free short walks – only about one hour- with walk leader! No booking required. In Alloa at noon every Friday outside Tesco’s. Walks are suitable for all abilities. Short, safe walks open to everyone. Put on comfortable footwear, dress for the weather and enjoy. Go on your own or take a friend. Pilates Class: Pilate’s classes every Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm at Lornshill Academy, Alloa. Contact Lorna on 07533173335 to book. WAGGS: Clackmannanshire Women and Girls Group are always looking for new members with fun ideas, if you are looking for something different to do on a Monday night why not come along to the Bowmar Centre 6.30 till 8.30. You can join our Zumba class, relax and have a cuppa and a chat, learn a new craft, browse the Centre library, swap books, make new friends as well. We are presently working out our monthly activities and we’re interested in learning new skills. So if you are female, aged 10 to 110, and would like to join us we will be pleased to see you. We have a crèche most nights so no worries about the bairn. We are quite a musical lot, so there could be the odd karaoke night; we try to put on a festive show each December, which

involves singing, dancing, comedy etc...You could be a budding star, but don’t worry it’s not compulsory. For more information phone Aileen on 07519656215 or Heather on 07709189880. Yoga Classes: Classes meet on Tuesdays from 7pm to 8.30pm at the OAP Welfare Hall, Erskine Street, Alloa. Call Betsy on 01259 213096 or 0855 185 058 Healing Rooms: The group’s vision is to see the healing, liberating and life transforming power of Jesus made accessible to all. Healing Rooms are available to everyone, whether they have any connection or not, and prayer is offered free of charge by small groups of trained volunteers from different local churches. Healing Rooms are open every Tuesday 11am to 1pm in Moncr4ieff Church Hall, Drysdale Street, and every Wednesday, 7.30pm to 8.30pm, in Elim Church, Greenside Street, Alloa. For further information contact the local director Elaine McDonagh telephone 07742 175 453 or email alloa@ healingrooms-scotland.com. Circuit Class Every Monday 6pm to 7pm at Alloa Academy Games Hall. Cost - £4 (£2.90 concession) Suitable for all levels of fitness from beginners to advanced. Exercises are performed on a time basis and allow you to work at your own pace. A mixture of cardiovascular and resistance exercises which help with weight loss, improved muscle tone, self esteem and confidence leading to a healthier lifestyle. If you would like further information please contact: James on 07977 268 261 or email jmcculloch@clacks.gov.uk

Alva Zumba Classes: Zumba Classes with Audrey Crawford will be held on a Thursday from 6.45pm to 7.45pm in Parklands, Alva. For further information phone 07515 534902. Ditch the workout join the party. Johnstone Arms Announces Monday Darts ‘Open Night’: Darts have entered the close season period and, while the period continues, The Johnstone Arms in Alva, is delighted to announce that they will be running an ‘open night’ every Monday for all interested individuals Bookbug Sessions: Go along and join free rhyme, song and storytelling sessions for under fives at Alva CAP on Thursdays from 10am to 110.30pm. Excluding school and public holidays.

Alva & Menstrie girl guiding; the girl guiding are looking for new rainbow 5 to 7 years: brownies 7 to 10 years; guides 10 to 14 years; adults and unit helpers 18+. For information on how to join telephone Margret on 07765494424 or Janice on 07837239921. Despite this being the holiday season, the Crafters intend to remain open on Tuesday mornings, Wednesday evenings and Fridays. If you are having one of the currently popular ‘staycations’, why not come along and see what we have on offer. Who knows, you may reawaken some long dormant woody skills, In Alva at Cobden Street. We regret that children under the age of 16 cannot take part, unless accompanied by a responsible adult. Contact Archie Scott, 751947or adscott@zoolou.co.uk Robert Miller, 219144 or miller.ripj1@ mypostoffice.co.uk or Richard Douglas, 761618 or richard@ douglasfoto.force9.co.uk Fibro Friends Group: Meeting will be held on the second Friday of every month at 2pm in the 150 shop, Alva. For more information call 08448 872 425 Alva Baptist Church: Coffee mornings are held in the church each Wednesday from 10am to 11.30am. Go and join them for a friendly chat over a hot drink and home baking. Alva Toddler Group meets Tuesdays and Fridays in the Cochrane Hall, 9.30 to 11.30. All pre-school children and their grown-ups are welcome. £2 per family, with first visit FREE !

Clackmannan 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. See the notice board for further details. Anyone requiring the services of a minister should contact the Revd Scott Raby on 211255. Bookbug Sessions; Go along and join free rhyme, song and story telling sessions for under fives at Clackmannan CAP on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 11am, excluding school and public holidays. Zumba: With Ian at Clackmannan Town Hall Monday nights 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Have fun and get fit at the same time.

Clackmannan Parish Church of Scotland On Sunday morning the service is at 11.00 am in the church. On Tuesday the Coffee Morning is open from 10.00 am. in the Church Hall. On Wednesday the Choir meets for practice at 6.45 pm. and the Prayer Group meets at 8.00 pm. Our church building is now open every week-day from 2-4 pm. The Stamp Exhibition “Life of Jesus” can be seen in the church during the church open days. For more information on these and other activities please visit our web site at www.clackmannankirk.org Anyone requiring the services of a minister should contact the Revd Scott Raby on 211255. Preparations for this year’s summer holiday club have begun. If you can help on any evening during the week beginning 6 August please find out about the programme and if you have a child who would enjoy the fellowship and excitement that will be found in Clackmannan Town Hall that week keep your (and their) diary free. Clackmannan Parish Church is holding a Strawberry Tea in the Town Hall on Friday 6th July at 6.30 p.m. The Strawberry Tea will help raise funds for the Summer Holiday Club and there will be something for everyone from carpet bowls to quizzes and of course strawberries. Ticket prices in advance are £2.50 per adult, £1.00 per child and £5.00 for family ticket. OR you can pay at the door on the night. Come and join us for fun and games.

Coalsnaughton Coalsnaughton Burns Club: Cash bingo every Monday in the lounge. Contact 01259 750517. 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 Coalsnaighton’s Community Cafe Society. If you have an hour or two to spare to help, please call into the hall. Telephone 01259 759099.

Dollar OCHIL HILLS COMMUNITY CHURCH

This Sunday (24th June) Ochil Hills again have “Messy Church” in the Dollar Civic Centre at 4pm. Messy Church is unlike church as you may know it. This is the last Messy Church before the summer break and we plan to make it “An end of term party” We will have most of the usual events, some craft activities, singing, a Bible story and a meal. The meeting ends at 6pm. If anyone would like to see what it’s like, you will be very welcome and our catering has been proved to be “elastic” and capable of accommodating all who turn up. Ochil Hills Community Church This Sunday (3rd June) OHCC are holding their “First Things” meeting in the Dollar Civic Centre, Park Place at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to all and consists of , a time of praise with our outstanding worship group, teaching and some testimony to God’s power. We will be available for anyone wishing to have prayer for healing or any other needs. Naturally there will be tea, coffee and the opportunity to chat Dollar newspaper and magazine collection: Dates for 2012 – 3 April; 1 May; 5 June; 3 July; 7 August; 4 September; 2 October; 6 November; 4 December. Zumba fitness classes; classes will be held on Wednesday on the Maguire Gymnasium, Dollar, from 7pm until 8pm. for more information telephone Irene on 07743785103. Dollar Horticular and Garden Club: The annual show will be held on Saturday 5 September 2012. The categories for the photographic section are Hillfoots View, In The Garden, It’s Only Weather, My Favourite Flower. In the young photographers section the subject is My Favourite Photo. Wee County Walkers: Why not join in the free walks led by the Wee County Walkers? Become fitter as you enjoy and easy interesting walk. No need to book. Meet us in the car park beside Cats’ Protection just before 2pm on Tuesday. Back in time to meet the children coming out of school. Walks are suitable for all ages and abilities. Find out about local history as we walk. Put on comfortable footwear, dress for the weather and enjoy. Short, safe walks open to everyone. For more information contact Jane on 01259 290316 or 07825 052677. Come on your own or bring a friend.

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Tuesday 26.6.12

What’s on in your weecounty

Fishcross 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. The award winning Ochil Writer’s Group, who meet every second Monday in Menstrie’s Dumyat Centre, have a couple of spaces available after losing two writers to work obligations. The group had an anthology published last year, Beneath the Hills Vol. 1, and plan to publish another this year. The anthology was reviewed positively in a number of publications, both local and national. If you are interested in joining the group, please Email Monika Mackenzie at runglee@btinternet.com

Menstrie Menstrie Tiny Tots: A club run by mums for mums. This voluntarily organised group meet during term time on Mondays and Thursdays from 10am until 12noon at the Dumyat Centre. All ages from babies to threeyears-old are welcome. A healthy snack and drink are provided. A chance for mums and children to interact together through play and planned craft activities. £1.50 per visit – first session free. For more information call in or telephone Sarah on 01259 761098. Cancer Support Group: The group will be in the Dumyat Leisure Centre every Wednesday from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. Drop in for a chat and a coffee, everyone welcome.

Muckhart Muckhart Quilters: The group meet on the first Tuesday of each month in the Coronation Hall from 7pm to 9pm. Contact Mavis 781473 or Sue 743226. From Sat 30.06.12, and on the last Saturday of each

month until September, Menstrie Parish Church will be holding a fund raising table sale outside the Church Hall from 10.00 am until 12.00 am. All donations of plants, home baking, and all sellable items welcome. More information from Helen on 762925.

Sauchie The Friday Club for Kids is on Friday from 6 until 7.30 p.m. On Sunday, the. Kites Group and Creche meet at 11 a.m. There will be a Family Service and Kites Group Prizegiving at 11 a.m. A Cold Buffet Lunch will be served afterwards in the Large Hall. Donations at this will be for the “Friends of the Students”, an organisation within the denomination which exists to supply book tokens and to give other financial help to students who are training for the ministry. The Evening Service will take place as usual at 6.30 p.m. The Kirk Session meets on Monday at 6.30 p.m. Christianity Explored meets on Wednesday at 7 p.m. A choir from Trinity Congregational Church in Gabarone, Botswana, will be singing at Craigmailen U F Church, Bo’ness on Friday, beginning at 7.30 p.m. There is no admission Sauchie Tiny Tots: Tiny Tots runs in Sauchie Hall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9.30am to 11.30am during term time only. First visit is free of charge then £2 per child, 50p per second child. Healthy Snack, art and craft and lots more. For more information call Laura on 01259 725337 Art Club: Held each Wednesday night in Sauchie Resource Centre from 6pm to 8pm. Various types of art work, painting, drawing, modelling clay ect. £1 entry. CAP: Come along and join our free Rhyme, Song and Storytelling sessions for under-fives at Sauchie

CAP on Tuesdays from 2pm - 2.30pm SAUCHIE AND COALSNAUGHTON PARISH CHURCH The Rev Bill Izett and Mrs Lynne Mack led the services on Sunday 24 June. The Scripture lesson was taken from Psalms 135, v1-7 and 13-21. The sermon focussed on the ‘worshipping church’ and Rev Izett told the congregation that someone had once observed that today many people ‘worship their work, work at their play and play at their worship’. We should praise the Lord in every way we can and make worshipping God our priority. Despite many not caring less, God could not care more about us. Sauchie & Fishcross U F Church A Family Service which included the Kites Group and Leo Club Prizegiving took place last Sunday Morning. The children took part in various ways. In the evening, the theme was “Are We Good Seed or Bad?” The Bible Reading was part of Matthew chapter 13. Christianity Explored meets on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Friday Club for Kids is on Friday from 6 until 7.30 p.m. This will be a Games Night. A Supper Evening will take place on Saturday; beginning at 7 p.m. Music will be provided by the Sunbeam Singers. There is no admission charge. An offering will be taken for the Motor Neurone Association and Altxheimer’s Scotland. Services on Sunday will be us usual at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. The Kites Group and crèche will meet at 11 a.m.

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Museum, Dumbarton Road, Stirling. This meeting is an opportunity to find out more about Osteoporosis and have a chat with others with the condition. All welcome. For further information please contact Janice Paterson on 01786 463098 or e-mail, janice.paterson@hotmail. co.uk. ‘

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Tullibody and Cambus Girlguiding: To join the leadership team. Contact Ann-Margaret on 07908 252104 or Girlguiding Clackmannanshire on 01259 211318. Healthy Living: Residents of Tullibody, Cambus or Glenochil with a Clackmannanshire Council Access to Leisure Card can swim free Monday-Friday at

9am to 5pm at the Leisure Bowl. Pop into the Tullibody Healthy Living Office, 13 Tron Court, Tullibody to find out how you can get your Tullibody Healthy Living Free Swim Card or telephone 01259 724374. Tullibody Heritage Centre, Abercromby Place (part of the Civic Centre) Tullibody is open each Saturday 2—4pm or by arrangement at other times. Nominal charge for Adults. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Contact 723376 for further details. Web site . tullibodyhistorygroup.com

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Kincardine Gala Day

incardine held their annual local Gala day on Saturday and despite the weather, was a hit with the local people. The event started at 12 O’clock from the Village Green followed by a parade that took place from where young and old marched from there to

Burnside Park where the Gala Day festivities took place. After the Parade took place and all residents were in the park, local girl Rachel Snaddon was crowned gala Queen in front of friends and family. There was entertainment for all of

the family with a wide variety of things to do and see including, the brass and pipe band, show rides such as tea cups and inflatable bouncy castles and a variety of refreshments. There was also a raffle in the park giving people the chance to win a variety of prizes. Secretary of the Gala Day, Craig Russell, said, “It felt great to be leading the parade alongside John Cunningham even with an umbrella. “It was great to see so many people at the event and the park was packed full of people. We tried the technique of using wristbands

By Michelle Henderson for the rides that were in the park and it is a new thing we are trying to introduce. People had to pay £12 for a wrist band for the children to access the rides all day but for any child that completed the sponsored walk they got a wrist band for free. It was a great event.”

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Kincardine Gala Thanks is extended to all of the committee for their hard efforts along with members of the community and local businesses.

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Time to change -

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Q’s Views! THE TIPSTER One of the bigger tabloid papers has an interesting character in it known as “The Tipster”. He gives you “tips” so as you are guaranteed to make money whenever you visit the bookies. Well, here at Q’s Views we can offer you a similar service. Here is our step-by-step guide to make sure you never lose out at the bookies

Punctuality can be a particular bone of contention in many relationships. Whether you’re the one left sitting in the car impatiently revving the engine, or are always the last to leave the house while furiously scurrying around trying to find bag, phone and keys, it has the potential to cause extreme friction. Now the results of a study into how we 1) Go to the bookies view our timekeeping talents have re2) Have a look at the odds, and vealed that more than half of Brits say check how much the other punters they’re usually early - but couples are diseem to be placing on horses etc vided on whether their partner is usually 3) Take an equal sum of money to on time. The YouGov survey shows that while them…and DON’T place a bet 51% of Brits say they are usually early or 4) Repeat every week on time, only around a third thought their other half was punctual while more than Trust me, by the end of the year a quarter complained their partner is usuyou’ll have lost far less money ally late. than anyone who gambles week in, Men were split evenly across all options - with 33% apiece saying their partner is week out. early, on time, or late - but women were quite complimentary about their partner’s timekeeping skills, with 40% saying describing their other half as punctual, 35% saying they’re usually early, and just under a quarter - 24% - complaining their partner is usually late. The poll also shows that younger people are more likely than their older counterparts to miss appointments. This inability to arrive anywhere at the right time is a failing 15% of 18-24 year olds admit to, compared to just two per cent of the over-60s, while markedly fewer among the younger generation said they were usually early 42% compared with 62% of over-60s. But the younger group of loved-up respondents was also much harsher on their partners - 47% said their other half is usually late compared to 21% of the older generation. Whether it’s the capital’s traffic or the need to confess, Londoners are the most likely to say they’re usually running behind, while Scots insist they are most likely to arrive early. ABRAHAM LINCOLN: VAMPIRE City dwellers who admit to regularly being HUNTER behind schedule made up 15% of those First there’s a pop video by Electric questioned, compared to 10% and eight per cent in the North of England and the Six which claims the late great Midlands while just 44% of Londoners say Abraham Lincoln liked to frequent they usually arrive early, compared to 57% gay bars. Now there’s this offering of scrupulous Scots. which claims he hunted vampires The affliction seems to affect Londonbased couples, as well, with 36% of Londoners in a relationship reporting that their partner is usually late compared to a low of 26% in the rest of the south of England and Scotland. If you are one of those people who just can’t seem to make anything on time, don’t give up hope! Your tardiness can be transformed into punctuality by making a few easy changes to your habits and tweaking your routines. Some people recommend putting their watch forward a few minutes to help them keep to deadline while actively keeping an eye on the time with clocks in every room in the house is another simple but effective ploy. Be realistic about the time tasks take - assess how long each step takes and then add 10 minutes to allow for unexpected delays. Getting up late sets a pattern for the rest of the day so don’t hit the snooze button when the alarm goes off or linger over the TV in the mornings. Preparation and organisation are the key to success here as last minute searches for missing documents or car keys are often to blame for arriving after an appointment. Look out for time sinkholes - like wasting an hour surfing while reading emails - and try to change your habits, such as standing up when checking your inbox, to plug the distractions that throw you off course. And remember the old adage: “If you are five minutes early, you’re on time. If you’re on time, you’re late. If you’re late, then you’ve got a lot of explaining to do.”

The Wee County is pleased to have the infamous ‘Q, from Airdrie’ writing for the Entertainment Pages, to give you all some comic relief. As a regular contributor to the Glasgow Metro newspaper, and a regular in the comedy scene in Glasgow and Edinburgh, Q has given the Wee County an exclusive column, which we are sure will have you wanting for more in the next edition of the Wee County!

when he wasn’t busy abolishing slavery. What next? JFK: Zombie Killer? Woodrow Wilson: Vigilante Crime Fighter? George W Bush: Space Cadet.? Actually that last one is quite plausible. SERVICE WITH A DIFFERENCE I had to hire a van last week, and whilst searching for the cheapest van online I discovered a company that offer a “Fast, Reliable, Cheeky” service. No, that last word was not a typo. Is this some cunning ploy to reduce the number of customer complaints- “Yes sir, I know that our sales agent said you looked like Wayne Rooney after he’d went bobbing for chips, but if you read the Terms and Conditions you’ll clearly see that our service is cheeky”. I’d also love to have seen the owner of the business pitching his business plan to potential investors“Wow, nobody offers a cheeky service; here’s £50000!” I eventually got a hire van from a Scottish company whom I shan’t name, (as they haven’t paid for the advertising) and drove down to West Yorkshire in it for a wee job. En route I was stopped by two friendly coppers from West Yorkshire Constabulary who explained that the local jakies down there liked to use hire vans to steal quad bikes, so asked if I wouldn’t mind letting them look in the back. So there you have it folks; top criminals prefer Scottish hire companies. Another boost for our faltering

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ignored him, but he was so rude I ended up give him some verbal back. - “You can’t effing turn your effing van here you (CENSORED)” - “It’s a public car park and I’m not doing anything wrong” - “RIGHT! I’m telling your boss; who do you work for?” - “Your mum”

economy! Although I wonder why they incur the extra expense of hiring a van when surely stealing one would be the most economically viable option? AND FINALLY The van seems to have drawn attention to me, not just from the police, but from angry members of the public. Whilst in Cambridge with the van, I got stuck in a traffic jam, so decided to try another route. I turned off the road into a car park, did a 3-point turn, and was met by the angriest man in Cambridge. Normally I could have

I really don’t know what inspired the “Your mum” comment, but it seemed to do the trick as he exploded with rage and swung a punch at the van, missed, and fell over. As he staggered to his feet and I calmly drove off, he strung a sentence together consisting entirely of swear words- something I’ve never heard before despite living in Airdrie for 34 years. He then shouted something about my company logo and number being on the side, and how he’d report me.

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1. Calm period at beginning of enterprise of sweet satellite (9) 2. Place golf peg on sofa (6) 3. Sign of rejection from hitchhiker not wanting a ride? (6,4) 4. Fierce woman on Welsh flag (6) 5. Bearskin covers lugs (4) 6. Wine consumed at home with instrument (8) 7. Due extra bills to settle at first (5) 13. Army officer reported in America to be living in lavatory paying rent (10) 14. Care if tea is awful in restaurant (9) 16. Need Vice to produce proof (8) 19. Showed the way, like Guy did (6) 20. Spies a men’s toilet (6) 21. Cared about tree (5) 23. Attention-grabbing circus shelter (4)

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Out & about with Ashleigh Elliott

W Alva Games

It’s been 5 years since the Alva games celebrated their 150th anniversary of the games being held every year. The Alva games come very year in July they bring Clackmannanshire together for one day to have a good time. 155 years later and the games are still going strong, throughout the day you can watch the hill races with all the different age groups, watch highland dancers etc. In the public park in Alva there are rides for the children to play on and have some fun while watching the games. To get into the Alva games you have to pay admission and they are, for adults £6.00, children and senior citizens £3.00, children under 5 go free, and car park costs £2.00.

ith T in the park only a few weeks away now, the festival is getting closer and those with tickets are starting to get excited. This week, I have chosen Kasabian to talk about, they are headlining on Sunday 8th July. The band themselves attracts an eye to all age groups, but like previous weeks, I will let you know what their top five songs are. “Fire” I have never come across anyone who doesn’t actually like this song. I could say this is easily the best song Kasabian has ever released. “Underdog” I think you will be addicted to this song from the minute you have listened to it, the lyrics are just simply great. “Club Foot” this song

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is really good, the lyrics can mean a lot to people because they are really good. “Days Are Forgotten” is truly an addiction from the minute you hear it song. “L.S.F” song is simply amazing, one of their best songs they have ever released by far, it is a great song and loads of people love it. Kasabian are the type of band everyone will listen to at some time because the songs they write actually mean something to people, which is a good sign to see from bands/ artists. Most people like to listen to songs that can mean something to them or their life. Their song “Fire” is personally my favourite because the song doesn’t actually have a meaning to it, it is just a song that was written and preformed very well

To keep fit you have to walk at least 10,000 steps like a said last week, so I think this week we should maybe talk about how we could do some walking exercises into having fun at the same time. Whilst walking you could listen to music because they say if you have headphones in, you will walk in time with the beat of the music. If the music is fast you will most likely walk more steps than you would just walking with without music. Music can make your fitness much better, personally I listen

to music if I’m walking or doing anything because I feel you get things done much faster and much better. You could even ask a friend to go walking with you because if you are talking to someone or people you won’t be thinking of how many steps you will be taking so you will most probably take more steps in walking with someone as well. After your first few walks, I would maybe start walking a little

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Chicken Korma

INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp oil 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 large onion, sliced and chopped 4 skinless, boneless chicken breast fillets, cut into bite-sized chunks 1/2 tsp ground ginger 1/2 tsp chilli powder 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/2 tsp ground turmeric 1/2 tsp ground white pepper 250g tinned chopped tomatoes 4 tbsp chicken stock 2 tbsp ground almonds 4 tbsp double cream 4 tbsp plain yoghurt bunch fresh coriander, finely chopped METHOD

1. In a large frying pan on a mediumhigh setting, heat the oil then add the chicken, garlic and onion. Fry until chicken is cooked through and no longer pink - about ten minutes. 2. Reduce the heat, then add the ginger, chilli powder, cinnamon, turmeric and white pepper.

indeed. I would say if anyone who is reading this or is even thinking of maybe buying a late ticket off of someone I would personally say Kasabian is a must see band this year will make 2012 the best year of your lives!

more further that before, because walking further you will do more steps in your day, which in turn should make you fitter, hope this has helped and will help you.

orma is the mildest of the traditional North Indian curries; delicate spices, almonds and cream suit even the most sensitive of palates. Delicious accompanied by pilau rice or a naan bread. Serves 4

3. Add the chopped tomatoes and stock, stir in the almonds, then return heat to simmering point. 4. Stir in the cream and yoghurt and simmer gently for a further 5 minutes. Sprinkle over the fresh coriander and serve immediately.

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Pension details: Pension available Description: Must be aged 18+ for night work. Gowenlea a friendly care home, needs additional staff. We invite applications from experienced candidates for the position of Senior Carer. SVQ level 3 (or equivalent) and registration with SSSC is required. Flexibility about days and hours is required by prospective employees. Successful applicants will be required to provide an enhanced disclosure; expense will be met by the employer. The employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010. Applicants can also email judithhb@cch-uk.com or janetg@cch-uk.com How to apply You can apply for this job by telephoning 0178 6811460 ext 0 and asking for Janet Garrell. Employer Christadelphian Care Homes Gowanlea

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Clackmannanshire FK13 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 22 June 2012 Closing date: 06 July 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: We seek an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant Maternity Cover, experienced in the full Purchase Ledger process - from matching batching to preparing cheques and problem solving. Essential skills include excellent admin experience and a logical approach to work. This is initially a maternity cover for 6 months to a year but there may be an opportunity for a permanent position. If you have the relevant good PC skills and the right attitude to work we want to hear from you.Write with full CV, including details of current earnings, to HR@ sterlingfurniture.co.uk or HR Department, Sterling Furniture Group Ltd, 76 Moss Road, Tillicoultry, FK13 6NS. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written

application to Janice Chalmers at Sterling Furniture Group Limited, Moss Road, Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire, FK13 6NS or to hr@sterlingfurniture. co.uk. Employer Sterling Furniture Group Limited INDUSTRIAL CLEANERS Job No: ALL/23534 SOC Code: 9132 Wage: £6.08 Per Hour Hours: 39 hours over five days Location: ALLOA, Clackmannanshire FK10 Duration: Temporary Date posted: 22 June 2012 Closing date: 30 June 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Holiday cover cleaners required to work within the main factory area of a leading glass manufacturer. Duties will include mopping, sweeping, cleaning, dusting, vacuuming and any other duties as requested by the

client. Hours of work will be from 7.30am-4.00pm, Monday-Friday. Rate of pay will be 6.08 per hour. Additional weeks of holiday cover will be made available to successful candidates. How to apply You can apply for this job by telephoning 01259 218822 ext 4239 and asking for Wendy Halliday. Employer Search Recruitment ESTATE AGENT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Job No: ALL/23509 SOC Code: 4150 Wage: EXCEEDS NATIONAL MIN WAGE Hours: 40 PER WEEK MONDAY TO FRIDAY9AM5PM Location: ALLOA, CLACKMANNANSHIRE FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 18 June 2012 Pension details: No details held Description:

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Organisations: Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface (CTSI), Stirling Voluntary Enterprise (SVE) Salary: £25,000 pro-rat Salary Info: Part time/ 28 hour week, worked flexibly as required by the role. Job Type: Initial one year contract Role: Change Fund Engagement Officer (Initial on year contract) The Change Fund for Older People has funded, initially for one year, two posts that will support and facilitate the development and impact of the third sector’s role across Clackmannanshire and Stirlingshire in the transformational agenda of the Change Fund programme. This will be done through developing relationships with relevant Third Sector and Independent Sector organisations in the designated Change Fund areas, sharing knowledge of the Third Sector and Independent Sectors. The post will also spend one day per week participating as the Third Sector Officer in the Change Fund Support Team with the other Change Fund partners to ensure effective Third and Independent Sector involvement. The Support Team will have a key role in monitoring progress, demonstrating and reporting sustainable change through local and national performance measures and outcomes. Location: One post will be based in the offices of Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface (CTSI) and the other in Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise (SVE) offices Application notes: Clackmannanshire Post: For a full job description and application form visit www.ctsi.org.uk and return the completed application form and equality monitoring form to admin@ctsi.org.uk by the closing date. Possession of a full driving licence and access to a vehicle is a condition of employment for the post based in Clackmannanshire. Stirling Post: For a full job description and application form visit www.sventerprise.org.uk and return the completed application form and equality monitoring form to racheljohnston@sventerprise.org.uk by the closing date

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hat’s according to research unveiled today by Swinton, which has launched an ‘online speedometer’ where people can see how high or low their car rates in the speeding offence stakes. The UK’s biggest High Street insurer, with 560 branches nationwide, analysed data from 11 million quote forms to find out which motorists had declared speeding convictions and compared this to 545 different makes and models of vehicles they drove. However it is the Germanmade models that stand out in this list. BMW, Volkswagen, Mercedes and Audi all have more than one model of car featured in the top 50. In fact, these makes hold five of the top ten spots with the Volkswagen Phaeton holding the highest place at number four. As well as being known as efficiently built, German cars can now add ‘fast’ to their list of attributes. The top risk car in this survey was the Chrysler Ypsilon, which despite featuring a low number of quotes, had a very high conviction rate

(73 convictions out of 165 quotes declaring a speeding conviction). While British motorists will be penalised for driving their German-made cars too fast on UK motorways, the German Autobahn doesn’t have a universal speeding limit, which allows motorists to hit the top speeds of their vehicle. Steve Chelton, Claims manager at Swinton said, “German made cars are known

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ord have long had the pedigree of producing some fast ‘normal’ cars. If you look back through their history, Ford provided us with some real gems. Take the Escort RS2000 and Fiesta RS1800 of the 1990s for example as little more than warmed-up versions of existing models. Subtle changes in and around the cars differentiated them from the normal ones, but that was about it…. Back in 2002 when Ford launched the first Focus RS, they were launching to the world something slightly different Focus. The new Focus RS was a limitedrun, thoroughly re-engineered, driver-focused machine. This new-generation Focus RS appears to follow in much the same vein; whether physically with its wider tracks and bespoke bodywork, or on paper with 300bhp and a 163mph top speed, right now the new Focus RS is the hottest of hatches. Performance With a 300bhp 2.5-litre fivecylinder engine under the bonnet, the RS's power output certainly hasn't been capped. The RS practically explodes off the mark, hitting 62mph in just 5.7 seconds and it doesn't give up the ghost until it reaches 163mph. Giving it just the sort of performance that you would expect from a high performance Ford. • Quality & Reliability The RS combines good-quality materials with solid build. The basic mechanicals are well proven and have all been strengthened to cope with the car's mammoth power. The Focus is generally a reliable car with no major issues having been reported and the RS should be no different. • Safety & Security Electronic stability control is standard, along with driver and passenger front airbags, side curtain

'bags and seatbelt pre-tensioners, all of which earn the same five-star Euro NCAP crash test rating as the rest of the Focus range. The RS also has Ford's Passive Anti-Theft System immobilizer and remote central locking with perimeter alarm. • Behind The Wheel The RS has carbonfibre panels, three dashboard-mounted dials and a leather-clad RS steering wheel. The most eye-catching items,

however, are the Recaro sports seats, which feature side supports trimmed to match the bodywork. The seats provide fantastic support for your ribcage and are wide enough at the shoulder to give plenty of freedom when you're sawing away at the wheel. • Space & Practicality The slim-backed Recaros make it relatively easy for passengers to slide into the rear of the RS. Also, the roominess and versatility

that's such an essential part of the standard Focus hasn't been compromised. The boot is just as big, too, and the rear seats still split and fold. • Equipment Pretty much everything you'd expect is standard, including: air-conditioning, a six CD player with DAB radio, keyless ignition with starter button, an alarm and a heated windscreen. Everything you need to get you from A to B quickly. However, if you want some extra comfort, you can upgrade with a £1500 luxury pack, which adds climate control and a DVD navigation system with seven-inch touchscreen. On The Road At town speeds, and sometimes at sub-50mph speeds on really poor B-roads, the ride is firm, but the damping is excellent and with speed the ride calms down significantly. And when the roads get really tough the body control is absolutely first rate. Overall, the RS should be an easy car to live with, the refined engine and tall sixth gear making light work of long-distance cruising. Running costs (group 19 insurance) could be more of an issue, although the RS returned a respectable average of 24.8mpg

(better than the ST); that can easily drop to single figures, though. A 62-litre tank helps boost the range. Conclusion Costing over £25,000, it is a lot to pay for a Focus. Although to others it’s exceptional value, considering the performance on offer and the depth of chassis engineering, especially next to an Impreza STi or Evo X. What’s more, strong demand and tight (if not limited) supply should keep residuals strong.

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Protect your home against floods Wee County has its fair share of flooding after long periods of rain

espite the hosepipe bans and drought warnings issued earlier in the year, it seems that British summer time has finally bid us a fond farewell, as much of the country is now facing flood warnings. With many homes facing thousands of pounds of damage, homeowners will be looking to prevent as much damage to their property as possible. As we wave goodbye to the summer that never was, many of us will be facing a far wetter prospect, after a total of 34 flood warnings have been issued so far by the Met Office. Prolonged downpours have already resulted in some localised flooding across the country, and unfortunately the heavy rain looks set to continue. Flooding can cause widespread damage to your home and belongings. Making plans in advance can reduce the chances of your home being flooded and can also save your life. One aspect to be aware of is the effect of water on your electricity supply. If your home is at risk of flooding and you are wondering how best to protect it, you can follow these safety tips from Steve Bratt, group CEO of the Electrical Contractors’ Association (ECA): Be prepared If floods are threatening your property, its critical to unplug all electrical appliances in the lower part of your home, switch off sockets and the main supply. Water and electricity do not mix well. Turn off electricity If you don’t have an opportunity to switch electrical equipment, appliances and sockets off before the influx of water, you should do this as soon as it is safe to do so

Pictured: the scenes from the flooding last year immediately after the flood. Seek professional advice Following any flood damage, seek advice from a reputable electrical contractor. Electricians who are members of registered trade associations such as the ECA are reliable, fully certified and their work can come with guarantees. Test the electrics During the flood, the main household electricity system should trip upon contact with water, so once the wiring has thoroughly dried out, it may not need to be repaired or replaced. It will, however, need to be tested and lower level socket outlets may still need to be changed. Prevent future damage If rewiring is needed, speak to your electrician about the possibility of raising sockets and fuse boxes. This could prevent future damage if your area was to flood again. Get a professional to test the appliances An electrical contractor will also be able to test your appliances to ensure they are fit for use. Many appliances will seem fine following flood damage, but while they may not need replacing, they should not be used until they have been tested. Water damage to appliances could

lead to a fire or serious electric shock - the last thing you need on top of the flood. Homeowners can take assurance from the ECA’s Guarantee of Work scheme,

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new festival named in honour of the late DJ and new music champion John Peel will take place in Norwich this autumn. The first John Peel Festival of New Music will run alongside the Norwich Sound & Vision Convention from October 11-13. The three day event will see performances from around 50 bands at 10 venues across the city, run by the Norwich Art Centre and charity Community Music East.Norwich Arts Centre director Stuart Hobday says: “The festival is making a statement for new music. Nostalgia in music, particularly in live music, is all over the place with bands reforming.”Each of these acts that we all liked from the past were a new band at some point trying to elbow their way in and that is what John Peel represented - getting that new music through to people.”One of Britain’s most loved broadcasters, Peel’s whiplash wit, dry delivery and obsession with music in all its forms made him a real one-off. Born in the Wirral in 1939, Peel completed his national service and emigrated to America at the age of 20 where he became a DJ for Radio WRR in Dallas. He returned to England in 1967 and joined pirate radio station Radio London, presenting a late night show, The Perfumed Garden, where

he championed British underground bands like Pink Floyd and debuted David Bowie, Joy Division and The Smiths. Later that year he began a long career with Radio 1, hosting a number of shows including Top Gear, and was flooded with demo tapes from bands desperate to be featured on his legendary Peel Sessions live sets.From 1998 to 2004 he presented Radio 4’s popular Home Truths, which won four Sony Radio awards in 1999. His many other awards include Melody Maker’s DJ of the Year on 11 occasions and the honorary gold Sony radio award in 2002.He died while on holiday in Peru in 2004 and a year later, John Peel Day marked the first anniversary of his death with over 300 concerts taking place around the world in his honour. He was posthumously made an honorary member of the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2004. His son, Tom Ravenscroft, a music journalist, began hosting his own internet music show on BBC Channel 4 Radio in 2006. Peel’s record collection is currently in the midst of being released online. The names of 2,600 albums of the broadcaster’s cherished collection are being made publicly accessible as part of a project called The Space, run by The John Peel Centre in Stowmarket,

which aims to recreate the iconic DJ’s home studio and library online. Every week, the museum is expanding its virtual museum by adding the names of another 100 albums in alphabetical order. Although copyright prevents the website streaming the albums online, there will be links to listen elsewhere. There will also be detailed information about each record, taken from Peel’s personal notes in the project which is funded by the Arts Council.Eye Film & Television, based in Norwich, has produced new films for the project and digitised the album covers and Peel’s index cards.

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Now in its third year, Norwich Sound & Vision, which brings together bands, musicians, record labels, filmmakers and writers, hopes that Peel’s name will ignite people’s imagination and entice them to the event. Jenny Allison, marketing manager at Norwich Arts Centre, says: “The event is all about championing new music, as John Peel did, so we hope it will encourage people to be a bit more adventurous and check out a new band. There will be lots of music professionals in the city during the convention, so there’ll be lots of opportunities for networking.”

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with a strong Shot (10.65m) and excellent pb Long Jump (5.72m) to close the gap to 18 points which translated to 1.2s in the final 800m event. The race turned out to be a thrilling climax with Tom fighting to pull away from Bruce for the whole 2 laps. The pair gave everything up the home straight as Tom pulled away to win in 2:19.09 but Bruce finished only 0.7s behind and managed to hang onto the overall lead. Tom can be proud of his silver medal in an excellent score of 2502 points. Also taking a medal was Caitlin Edgar of Crieff, in the under 16 girls pentathlon. Caitlin opened strongly with a personal best 4.88m long jump then followed up with 13.03s in the 80m hurdles to place second overall. A 6.78m shot and another personal best 1.44m high jump put Caitlin in 4th place, 32 points behind the medals going into the 800m. Caitlin knew she had to beat her rival by 3 seconds and pushed hard throughout the race to finish in a personal best 2:42.26mins. More importantly she finished 8 seconds clear of her rival and claimed the bronze medal in a personal best score of 2621 points. Central were well represented in the under 14 girls pentathlon with Dollar trio Bevhan Trevis, Erin Stevens and Jenny Walls trying out combined events for the first time. Bevhan, best known as a national medallist in throws, showed she could high jump as well, winning in 1.44m, then comfortably produced the expected win in the Shot with a personal best 8.72m before finishing with 2:43.07mins in the 800m for 5th in a score of 2268 pts. Erin also set a personal best of 1.35m in the high jump and ran

here were 3 medals for Central AC at the Scottish combined events championships at Pitreavie at the weekend. Calum Brown took an excellent silver in the most testing of events, the senior mens decathlon. The conditions were difficult on the first day with rain and a strong headwind but Calum opened well with 12.04s in the 100m followed this up with further good performances in the long jump (6.27m) and then excellent personal bests in the shot (11.17m) and the High Jump (1.90m) before finishing the day with a 54.49 400m to place second overall. He opened the second day well with 16.04s in the 110m hurdles and 31.08m personal best discus to close the gap on the leader. Further good performances in the pole vault (3.40m) and javelin (46.99m) saw Calum pull to within 200 points of the lead. Calum was unable to close the gap in the final 1500m event but took silver with a personal best score of 5844 pts, just 20 points short of the club record set by Kenny Pearson in 1995. With another decathlon in Hexham next weekend Calum will have his sights on the record and the 6000 point mark. The most thrilling event of the weekend was the under 16 boys pentathlon where Balfron teenager Tom Chandler was taking on his rival Bruce Sorbie of Aberdeen. Tom was looking to make amends from his defeat to Bruce at the Scottish schools pentathlon 3 weeks earlier and opened with a superb high jump personal best of 1.67m in the rain to take a 100 point lead. The strong headwind got to Tom in the hurdles and he found himself 75 points behind however he recovered

well in the 75m hurdles (14.82s) to score 1371 points. Jenny produced good performances in the Long Jump and 800m to score 1409 pts overall. All the girls enjoyed their day and are keen to try pentathlon again.

Neil MacDonald with the Tulliehasset Trophy presented by Captain Ian Barker

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CENTRAL AC Report – 23 and 24 June 2012

ennifer Emsley became the latest of Central Athletic Club’s athletes to lift a Scottish Athletics Senior Championship Gold with a gutsy run in the track 10,000metres Championships at Pitreavie Stadium on Sunday 24th June. The track 10,000metres requires a strong mental approach as well as sound running ability and Jennifer stuck

to her task well to cover the 25 laps in 37min 8.67secs. Lynsday Morrison also showed great attitude to pick up a Silver medal (37min 21.61secs) and with John Newsom (31min 32.77secs) also running well for Silver in the Mens race it proved an excellent event for the Central runners. The day also saw Ron Todd show his versatility in winning Gold medals in the Masters M50 age group for 100metre hurdles (18.19secs), Shot Put (9.84metres) and Pole L E Vault (2.80metres). N Central’s Under 12’s L S were involved in the Scottish Championships SuperTeams U competitions with both the E R Boys and Girls Teams just E missing out on medals. On a E S windy and sometimes wet day there was little opportunity for personal bests and the turbo E D javelin competition became E particularly difficult in the I P blustery conditions. SuperTeams E are organised on a Run, Jump and Throw format, this time R N including 200metres, Long Jump, D Turbo Javelin and 4x100metres

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Relay and the Central’s Boys Team of Ross McKnight, Matthew McGarva, Daniel Robins and Jack Haughton stayed competitive throughout but just missed out on medals finishing fifth equal on the day accumulating some 205 points. The Girls Team of Rachel Martin, Erin Potter, Skye Henderson and Darcy Baxter were also close to the medals as they also finished in a highly competitive fifth equal spot with a total score of 183 points. A composite Team of Sian Scott-Angel, Florrie Howarth, Mirren Latimer and Gavin McEwan also competed well to finish with 176 points. Alastair Hay ran in the same heat as Mo Farah in the 1500metres at the Olympic Trials in Birmingham on Friday night. In a tactical race which saw the runners through 2min 9secs at 800metres the pace, Farah kicked on with Alastair in pursuit with the third lap covered in 55 seconds leaving Alastair just short of finishing pace on the run in as he finished seventh and outside the qualifying positions with 3min 51.29secs. The Brian Goodman Memorial 10K, also held on Friday night saw Claire Couper winning the ladies race in an excellent 36min 52secs finishing twelfth overall, just behind Chris Clarke’s 36.19 effort.

0 years after he first won the event, Neil MacDonald has reclaimed the Tulliehasset Trophy for the 9th time after rounds 3 and 4 of the 72 hole event were played at Muckhart on Sunday. Neil and 15 year old Ross White went into the final 2 rounds level after last week ends initial 2 rounds, 2 shots ahead of Paul Frith, with the rest of the field at best a further 5 shots behind. Neil leapt ahead with a tremendous 2 under par 69 in the 3rd round to give him a 6 shot lead going into the final round. Paul finished up not completing his 4th round, but young Ross came back strongly at Neil and at the halfway stage had cut the deficit to just 2 before two lost balls put paid to his challenge. We also had the unique situation of a father and son (Robert Malcolm and Russell Malcolm) qualifying for the final 2 rounds and it was Robert who got the bragging rights in the Malcolm household by pipping his son to 3rd place. Congratulations to the finalists for playing in the truespirit of golf and giving the winners such a hearty reception both at the 18th and in the clubhouse. Neil had some very kind words for his nearest challenger and it was terrific to see 2 junior members competing so well in one of theclub’s major events. Our top 4 had also been in action in appalling weather on Thursday night when our Foursomes team beat a very strong Crieff side 2-1 to march into the next round of the Coronation Trophy. Highlight was Robert Malcolm’s hole in one at 10. It was an excellent week for Muckhart teams with the seniors winning away at Drumpellier, the Caledonian League team beating Montrose, and the Bells Trophy team beating Comrie.

Runner up Ross White Club strokeplay events also took place during the week with Anthony Granville winning the Twilight medal with 20 points, Jim Irwin winning the Wednesday Medal with a superb 65, and new member Alan Wright triumphing in the Centenary Trophy with a 69. The Ladies SLGA Medal was won by Linda Sommerville heading up Bronze on 69, with Jane Black heading up Silver with 71. The big events just keep on coming: Tuesday sees the Seniors at home for their annual match v King James, plus the Ladies Daily Mail pairs, Wednesday has the Gents Caledonian team going for promotion away to joint leaders Thornton, our Gents Senior Open takes place on Thursday, the AndrewDougal trophy on Saturday and finishing it all off the Ladies Open takes place on Sunday. There are a few places left in both Opens, phone the ProShop on 01259 781493 and half year memberships are still available, phone Jim Kean on 01259 781423. Names are also being taken for our Juniors Golf Week on 16-20 July

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Tuesday 26.6.12

SAUCHIE JUNIORS

COUNTY GOLF EUROPEAN CALL UP FOR LAWRENCE. With his classy winning performance recently in the Junior Tour event at Rowallan, Alva’s Lawrence Allan clinched a place in the team of six to represent Scotland in the European Boys Championship to be held in Sweden at the beginning of July. In achieving this honour he has brought great credit to his family and Alva Golf Club--- in fact its probably the biggest honour for Alva Golf Club since Norman Wood played in the Ryder Cup in the Seventies. Lawrence had an outstanding season in Clackmannanshire last year winning the Boys Stroke Play, Boys Match Play and County Championship. Those who know Lawrence and his golf will be thrilled at this well deserved honour, and will wish him well in Sweden---- the team will play two rounds of stroke play to determine their flight--- the top flight of 8 play Match play to determine the winner of the 2012 European Boys Championship. Well done Lawrence! TENNANT CUP. The prestigious Tennant Cup was played last weekend at Glasgow Gailes and Killermont golf courses over 72 holes. In this Scottish Golf Union Order of Merit event, locals Jamie Aitken (Alloa) and Scott Borrowman (Dollar) featured. Jamie missed the cut with rounds of 82 and 75, but once again demonstrated that he has the golf game to compete at this level. Scott, a former Scottish Youths Champion made the cut finishing at 11 over par with rounds of 75,75,74,70, and getting close to the top elite golfers in Scotland. Jamie, Scott and Lawrence will all be playing in the 72 hole East of Scotland Championship to be played at Lundin Links this weekend. WEE COUNTY GOLFERS MOVE UP THE RANKINGS. In the recent rankings published, Lawrence Allan (Alva) is 3rd in the

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Scottish Golf Union boys rankings, and 27 equal in the Men’s rankings. Scott Borrowman is 11th in the Men’s rankings, Jamie Aitken is 20th. In the World Amateur Golf Rankings calculated differently from the Scottish Golf Union rankings, Lawrence has reached his highest point ever at 925--- that’s 25th best golfer in Scotland.. Scott Borrowman is at 1022 (27th in Scotland)…… there is still time for improvement. RAIN STOPS PLAY. The unusual heavy rainfall caused many golf events to be curtailed or cancelled in the last week.. The Central Scotland Seniors at Glenbervie was cancelled on both days, the Challenge Tour event at Spey Valley was decided over three rounds--- local Callum Macaulay (Tulliallan) just missing the cut. Callum is in Italy this week playing in the next Challenge Tour event----the Challenge Provincia di Varese near Milan and.played over a rather shorter course at 6,433 yards FORTHCOMING COUNTY GOLF FIXTURES. 30th June William Mclean Open (Braehead) 30th June Gents Open Scramble (Dollar) 1st July County Mixed Foursomes (Tulliallan) Next week, the Scottish Under 14’s Championships are held at Buchanan (3/4 July) with no Clackmannanshire entries, and the Scottish Seniors Championship is held at Luffness 4/6 July with Bob Stewart (Tulliallan) the only Clackmannanshire entry. On Sunday the 8th July the Alexander Trophy will be held at Glenbervie Golf Club. Each club in Stirlingshire and Clackmannanshire is invited to send a team of four ( best three scores to count over 18holes). Alva are the holders and it is hoped that all Clackmannanshire Clubs will enter a team.

ALLOA & DISTRICT ROUND TABLE

lloa & District Round Table enjoyed a dry evening of Virtual Golf in Glasgows Golf Lounge. The overall winner on the night was Grant Muir. If you are interested in joining Round Table or have any Charity requests please find Alloa Round Table on Facebook for further details

auchie Juniors have been given their opening set of fixtures for the 2012/2013 season. The campaign kicks off with the Dechmont Forklift South League Cup Group A on Wednesday 8th August 2012 against Armadale Thistle at home. Cup action again on the 11th August away to Bathgate Thistle. Sauchie are away to Bo’ness United on the 15th August, home to Camelon on the 18th and away to Falkirk on the 25th. League business begins on the 1st September for the champions when they host Kelty Hearts at Beechwood, followed by Carnoustie away on the 8th September and then a home tie against Broxburn Athletic on the 15th September.

TILLICOULTRY GOLF

ictured with Bob Paxford - Club President, are Trophy Winners Ian Watson and Jimmy Fisher, with some of the other prizewinners who competed in the Open Greensomes held at Tillicoultry GC last Saturday. The wind and rain made for difficult conditions for the early starters, but the rain cleared up so

the later starters just had the wind to contend with. There were 64 players in the competition, some travelling from Airdrie, Burntisland, and South Queensferry, to compete. The course is in beautiful condition with credit to Davie Drummond and his team for their hard work. Trophy Winners: Ian Watson &

Jimmy Fisher - 60: runners up, W Morrison & J Murie (Burntisland) 63: 3rd, Colin Muirhead & James Malcolm - 64.6. Scratch Winners: Scott Baird & Steven Watson - 67: runners up, A Paterson & G Ross (Alloa) 71: 3rd, S Cherry & J Pride (Niddrie Castle) 72.

gained. The other wee county player was current top 16 entrant Pete Smith whom found himself with a first round bye and into Sunday where a last 64 match against Tam Peters from Midlothian awaited. A very scrappy match from both players saw the match level at 5-5 only for Pedro to take the final frame and with it the match and into a last 32 meeting with Dunfermline’s Martin Jones. Again a poor start saw Pete with a mountain to climb when he found himself 4-1 behind.A couple of good finishes saw him fight back

to 4-3 behind only to miss an easy final ball when looking to level at 4-4, with Martin taking away an excellent finish in the next frame and with it the match. IM 4 finals take place at the end of August in Cue Here Airdrie. Clackmannanshire Pool League AGM- Could all players please note of the very important AGM meeting taking place this Sunday in the Oakwood Lounge Sauchie at 1pm. All teams must have at least one representative at the meeting and all prize winners must be present to uplift any prize money or it is forfeited back into league funds.

POOL Scottish IM3 Inverness- Only two players from the wee county were able to make the long journey to Inverness at the weekend with Billy Snaddon first up in action against the local player and fellow scottish internationalist Gavin Phillips. A poor start from Snadz with a few missed chances costing him greatly and he found himself 5-0 down. His fighting spirit saw him come back to 5-3 down but a good clearance from Gavin sealed the match 6-3. Not the best performance for Billy but some more ranking points

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Tuesday26.6.12

FOOTBALL

Wasps back in training

he Alloa Athletic players will restart training next today (Tuesday) when they return after their break. The squad will be ready to start pre season before the big challenge in the Second Division next season. Alloa manager Paul Hartley has also confirmed that the pre season game which had been arranged against Cowdenbeath on Thursday 12th July has now been cancelled following the two sides being drawn together in the Ramsdens Cup 1st Round on Saturday 28th July. Hartley has also now added a game on Saturday 21st July at Recreation Park against an Aberdeen Under 20 side, kick-off 3pm. The amended Pre Season Schedule is as follows:Thursday 5th July v. Stranraer 7.45pm Closed Door Tuesday 10th July v. Partick Thistle 7.45pm Saturday 14th July v. Oban Tournament 11.00am Mossfield Stadium Tuesday 17th July v. Falkirk 7.30pm Saturday 21st July v. Aberdeen U20 3.00pm Tuesday 24th July v. Raith Rovers 7.45pm Saturday 28th July v. Cowdenbeath (A) Ramsdens Cup 1st Rd

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t has been reported that all of Sauchie Juniors’ players have now re-signed for the new season with the exception of Bonar who is still in Austrailia. Donaldson & Mackison who are out of contract and are expected to leave Beechwood Park.

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lloa Athletic have this week announced their admission and season ticket prices for the forthcoming season in the second division. The club as usual have put together some attractive packages for season tickets purchased before 10th July 2012. Prices are as follows: Admission prices 2012 /2013 The 2012 /2013 admission fee covers entry into the ground and the stand and as of now will be; Adults £13 Children (under 16) and Senior Citizens (over 65) £7 Season Ticket Prices 2012/2013 – ON SALE NOW Season Tickets are valid for all pre-season friendlies, Stirlingshire Cup Ties, all Division Two matches, and for one round only of the Ramsdens Cup, League Cup and Scottish Cup “Early Bird Offer” - available to 9th July 2012 Adult: £150 Children/Senior Citizens: £80 Family tickets: Adult + 1 Child £200 (each additional child £30) Season Ticket Prices from 10th July 2012 Adult: £170 Juvenile / Senior CitizenS: £90 Family tickets: Adult + 1 Child £200 (each additional child £30) Season tickets are now on sale and are available from: Monday – Friday: Recreation Park: 9 am – 11 am The Wasp Centre, Clackmannan Road, 4 pm – 8 pm For further information contact : 01259 722695

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hanges have been approved to alter the structure of the East of Scotland Junior Football. At the end of this coming season, the East Region will be reorganised into a new structure of 16 teams in the Superleague and Premier Leagues, and new North and South Leagues of 16 teams each. Due to the increase in the number of teams in each league, the League Cups will also stop. This means that there will be regular, guaranteed league fixtures with the expectation of fixtures being issued all the way up

to December. How will this change happen? For Season 2012-2013: - Still have League Cups. - No relegation from the Super league. - No relegation from the Premier league, 4 clubs promoted to the Super League. - Four clubs promoted from the South League to the Premier League. - Two clubs each promoted from the North & Central Leagues to the Premier League - South, North & Central Leagues rearranged into new North & South

Leagues of around 16 clubs each. From Season 2013-14: - No League Cups, guaranteed league fixtures up to December. - Bottom two clubs relegated from the Super League with the third bottom club in a play-off with the third place Premier League club. - Four clubs relegated from the Premier league into North and South Divisions. Top two clubs promoted to the Super League with the third place in a play-off with the third bottom Super League club. - Two clubs promoted from each of the North and South Divisions.

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