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FEARS MOUNT OVER SEX OFFENDER REHOMING

BY James McGregor

he rumour mill has been working overdrive lately as information has been circulating around the Wee County that sex offenders released from Glenochil prison are being rehomed by Clackmannanshire Council. This comes off the back of news that towards the end of last year in a bid to modernise Scottish jails, the Scottish Prison Service (SPS) moved at least 150 sex offenders from Peterhead Prison -which was specialised for sex offenders- into Glenochil Prison. The shocking information began circulating between locals that soon all the homeless convicted

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paedophiles and rapists released from Glenochil would be housed right here in Clackmannanshire. An anonymous source told the Wee County News; “I’ve heard that they’re all being released into Clackmannanshire. It really frightens me to think that one of those sex predators could be moved into my street. “I have young kids and I never want to have to think they might be in danger or that they might be afraid to live here. “I mean my kids run around outside playing and until now I had thought nothing of it but now I find myself watching over them all the time.” After several contacts by the public to the Wee County News, we decided to look into whether or not Clackmannanshire Council had made an agreement to provide housing for the purpose of homing sex offenders upon release from Glenochil. Thankfully through extensive research, we have discovered that this is not the case, and that in fact every sex offender is individually relocated somewhere within the area that they originated from. Deirdre Cilliers Head of Social Services Clackmannanshire & Stirling confirmed saying that these rumours were “Absolutely untrue”. “A few weeks before their sentence comes to an end they are

moved to a prison nearer to their local area and upon release rehomed there.” Clackmannanshire Council does bear the responsibility of homing sex offenders that originated from within the Clackmannanshire area but there is a process through which this occurs. The process begins when a sex offender goes to see a Sex Offender

Liaison Officer who has the job of linking between the Council and the Registered Social Landlords (RSLs) The Sex Offender Liaison Officer will then will have to look at each sex offender’s information individually and speak to a RSL who under obligation from the Council will supply housing based on the requirements for each sex offender. After being transfered to a local

prison sex offenders, upon release are moved into their property subtly to make sure residents with strong feelings against sex offenders do not feel threatened or uncomfortable. The secondary purpose of this is to prevent people so angered by knowledge of a sex offender in their area that they might pose a threat

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Circus comes to Coalsnaughton primary school

Pupils enjoy working on their very own circus

oalsnaugton Primary School 3/4 pupils have risen to a challenge to create their very own school circus.....with a little help from a friend or two. As part of a project this term, the youngsters at school have been hard at work to create their own circus called, ‘The Wee 3/4 Circus’. They were split into their ‘circus families’ – The Clowns, Acrobats and Lion Tamers – and worked cooperatively with each other to plan for a grand finale in June which they will per-

form to the whole school, family and friends. The children have also been contacted by Bubble the clown through GLOW – the online community for Scottish School who has offered to give the children advice and help on their ambitious project. Recently, The Big Kid Circus” who are travelling around Scotland, have arrived in Alloa for three nights at the West End Park. Head teacher Lorna Bernard, said: “They heard about our hard work and kindly offered their time and invited

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to that sex offender’s life. It is estimated that there are over 25,000 sex offenders in Scotland that are not on the Sex Offenders’ register and that 24% of sex offenders are aged between 42 - 51. It is also suggested that 99% of all Scottish sex offenders are male. If you are a concerned parent and you are worried that your child is at risk then you can request information about specific people by phoning Central Scotland Police 01786 456000. You can also get more

the pupils along to the circus to visit and meet them. This gave the boys and girls an opportunity to ask questions, observe tricks and see the different costumes and make-up which the different performers wear. “The boys and girls will use the information which they gathered from their visit, to plan for their own individual acts in their Circus.” Family and friends will be invited to attend the launch of ‘The Wee 3/4 Circus’ on 13th June.

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Council’s debt collection rates show clear improvement BY James McGregor

ast year through improvements in the way it collected income Clackmannanshire council has managed to cut the amount owed to it by a massive £600,000. Throughout the last 3 years the average national collection rates for council tax have been falling but this is not the case for Clackmannanshire. Last year Clackmannanshire council managed collect a near perfect 95.2% of all council tax owed beating even 2010’s collection of 93.3% Clackmannanshire is above the national average in business collection rates as well collecting 97.3% so far in the 2011/12 period also beating the previous 2010/11 collection which was 96.89.

Council Leaded Gary Womersley has said: “I very much see these much needed improvements as a result of the strong Bad Debt and Write Off Policy introduced and the proactive approach being taken by our revenues team, working with other services and the Sheriff Officer to contact customers early and centralising and standardising the way we collect debt. “I’m delighted that we are making progress, which puts us in a stronger position. However, there is still work to do, particularly preparing for the impact of the forthcoming welfare reform. “Unfortunately, there will always be some debts where, despite having made

every effort to contact the debtor, we have not recovered the money. In some cases, it becomes more cost effective to write off the debt than to continue to pursue it. “I am pleased that we are writing off less debt this year, than in previous years and as our new approach sees more effective collection.”

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Olympic torch set to blaze through Alloa next week

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t 9:00am on Wednesday June 13th at Clackmannan Road, Alloa will see the Olympic Torch on its arrival to Clackmannanshire. The torch will make begin its 15 minute long journey from Clackmannan Road along the A907 and through King’s Street which will conclude the Clackmannanshire section of its journey to the Olympic Stadium in London. On the way it will be carried by 4 people: Gerry Malone, 48 a major charity fundraiser for the meningitis trust and youth coach; Kate Pearson, 31 who has also raised thousands for charity in a huge swimming event in which she swam 2942 lengths nonstop in a 17 metre pool for 20 hours; Lesley Finn, 36 who has done a variety of fundraising events and raised £25000

for Yorkhill Children›s foundation And also Robbie Donaldson, 28 a soldier raising money for The Armed Forces Fund, a charity that seeks to fund secondary education at independent boarding schools for children of military personnel who have been killed or wounded. Provost Tina Murphy has said: “I hope that the Olympic Torch Relay on 13th June is an unforgettable day and when the whole of Clackmannanshire comes together to celebrate this momentous occasion.” Members of the public are encouraged to line the route. Good viewing spots include the train station side of King Street, the area behind the Speirs Centre, the Shillinghill roundabout and the area in front of Forth Valley College. There will be church

bells ringing throughout and Olympic themed songs performed by some of Clackmannanshire’s Primary Schools during the procession. The route will also be themed and decorated with flowers blooming in vibrant ‘Olympic’ gold hues The event will also supposedly feature an ‘Olympic themed’ treasure hunt with 18 of Alloa Town Centre’s businesses involved. For those who find themselves driving in the area on the 13th it should be noted that the A907 from Clackmannan Road to Ludgate will be closed from 8:00am to 10:00am. Also the bin service will be later than usual in Alloa town centre, residents and businesses are also advised not to put their bins out until after 10:00am.

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t John’s church continued fundraising to help with essential church repairs at the weekend as they held a Jubilee coffee morning. There was delicious home baking on sale along with jubilee decorations and balloons to catch the theme of the special weekend.

The coffee morning managed to raise £373. Also at the weekend, churches across Scotland were encouraged to ring their bells and St John’s bells were in full chime between 10.30 and 12 noon during the coffee morning. St John’s has one of the

few full peals of eight bells in Scotland with bell ringers regularly visiting from all over the UK. The bells ringing out for the jubilee celebration were enjoyed by all who attended. Pictured: Above: Bell ringers at St John’s and Below: The kitchen staff.

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County children enjoy football tournament

Alloa Captain Darren Young shows off the league trophy with the kids

lloa Rugby Club was the venue on Friday 1st June 2012 when over 1000 children from all over Clackmannanshire enjoyed a superb day out taking part in the annual Football For All Festival. Fantastic entries saw around 120 nursery children attend throughout the day, 7 teams enter the Disability section, 46 teams in the Tesco Bank P2/3 section, an amazing 52 teams in the P4/5 Fun Four’s section and 22 teams enter the Soccer 7’s event. Participants were entered through schools, nurseries or day centres. Councillor Ellen Forson, Convener of Clackmannanshire Council Education, Sport and Leisure, said: “This is the pinnacle of the year’s football festivals in Clackmannanshire. “It is something which has been going now for 12 years and this year we believe it was bigger and better than ever before with the event focussing on fun and enjoyment for everyone either taking part or just watching.” The whole day comprised a variety of events and activities for different age groups. The Festival comprised a Toddler Soccer Active Start (Pre-School), with coaching available throughout the day for the pre-fives group. At the same time the Tesco Bank Festival was also taking

place for children in the P2/P3 categories, as was the Primary School Fair Play Festival for P4 through to the P7 age groups. In a busy morning session the Forth Valley Disability Fair Play Festival was also held, including the adults/secondary soccer sevens event and the Additional Support Needs (ASN) Primary Fun Fours Event, continuing into the afternoon. The whole event was organised by Clackmannanshire Council’s Football Development Officer, Graeme Henderson, along with Jean Duncan the council’s ASN and Disability Section, and Jackie Stevenson, who took charge of arranging the Pre-School Section. As well as the football, a host of other activities were held throughout the day with music and on the spot prizes for primary school age children. There were also a range of Olympic based activities for the children to try out as well as bowling, target games, beat the goalie, boccia and the traditional bouncy castle. Provost Tina Murphy and Deputy Provost, Councillor Irene Hamilton, both went along to enjoy the fun and lend their support, as well as present the many prizes and certificates handed out at the end of the Festival. In the Disability section, medal

winners were as follows: Band C 3rd place - Carrongrange B and Carrongrange C 2nd place - Carrongrange A 1st place - Stirling City All Stars A Band D 3rd place - Stirling City All Stars B 2nd place - Bainsford 1st place - Centre Space Stirling City All Stars A with 16 points were also awarded the Umbro Cup for the team with the highest points. The primary school children scored points for fair play, showing good sportsmanship, encouragement, team spirit and good conduct. The top 4 teams winning points received Scottish FA water bottles, with the top place team also receiving complimentary tickets to the Women’s First Division Cup Final. Results from Fair Play points P2/3 Tesco bank section 1st place - St. Mungo’s A 2nd place - Clackmannan B 3rd place - Park c P4/5 Fun 4’s 1st place - Muckhart B 2nd place - Menstrie A 3rd place - Claremont A P6/7 Soccer 7’s 1st place - Park E 2nd place - St. Mungo’s B 3rd place - St. Mungo’s A Graeme Henderson, SFA

Football Development Officer for Clackmannanshire Council said: “It was great to see so many children of all ages playing football, hopefully this will be the start for many young footballers. It was fantastic

to have local player, Darren Young of Alloa Athletic and four female Scotland International Players along to speak with the children.” Thanks were paid to all the school staff, children and

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t was reported that around midnight on Friday 25th May 2012, a motor vehicle was stolen in Alloa. The vehicle was taken from outside the owner’s home address in Hillview Terrace, Alloa. The vehicle was traced a short time later, having collided with a tree at the end of Hillview Terrace. Police are asking anyone with any information to come forward regarding this incident.

he Minister for Children and Young People, Aileen Campbell met children in Clackmannanshire Council’s care when she visited Woodside Residential Unit yesterday last week. The Minister was welcomed by the five young people who live at Woodside and spent time chatting with them and the staff who support them. Woodside provides domestic scale, individual support for five young people between the ages of 12 and 16. Ms Campbell also met Council Leader Gary Womersley, Head of Social Services Deirdre Cilliers and the unit manager Kaye Smith. Councillor Womersley said: “I was delighted to welcome the Minister to Woodside. We take our role as corporate parents very seriously and this was an

HAVE YOU GOT A STORY TO TELL? excellent opportunity for the children to tell the Minister about the support they receive.” Minister for Children and Young People, Aileen Campbell said: “The visit to Woodside was a valuable

opportunity to meet some of the young people supported by the unit and to hear about their experiences.     “Facilities such as Woodside offer first class support to the young people who need it and ensure

they receive a helping hand towards a successful future. I want all young people in Scotland to realise their potential and places like Woodside play a significant part in helping achieve that ambition.’’

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ALLOA ROAD RAGE ATTACK

lloa police are appealing to the public for help regarding an incident of road rage that occurred in Clackmannan Road, Alloa, adjacent the new Forth Valley College a few weeks ago.

They have advised that it was a particularly nasty incident which involved a male causing a female driver with 2 children within her vehicle to stop. The male thereafter verbally abused the lady and punched her driver’s window with some force, fortunately the window did not break. His actions placed the occupants of the car in a real state of fear and alarm. The suspect, the driver of a dark blue Renault Clio, is described as male 25 to 35, 5ft 6in tall, slim build, short lightish hair, wearing a fleecy adidas track suit. He also spoke with a northern English accent. Anyone with information regards this incident or indeed as to the identity of this male should contact Alloa police office.

Forth valley college gets glowing report from Education Scotland

orth Valley College has received top marks in an external review report carried out by Education Scotland. The report, which is carried out by HM Inspectors on behalf of the Scottish Further and Higher Education Council (SFC), evaluated the College on the basis of three key principles: high quality learning, learner engagement and quality culture. A review team visited the College during the week beginning 5 March 2012 to examine learning and teaching and other important activity which impacts on the quality of the learner experience. In order to reach their conclusions the team observed classes and talked with learners, staff across the college, members of the Board of Management, employers, external agencies and other college users. The outcomes were extremely positive with the College achieving confidence statements across the board and significant strengths identified. The review indicated

excellent learner attainment and progression and praised the college’s high quality learning and teaching processes. It also demonstrated that learner engagement is active throughout the college. The report also endorsed the College’s leadership and commitment to quality enhancement. In addition, three examples of sector leading practice were identified. These included developing a tool to support lecturers in embedding the learning strategy when planning learning activity and also involving learners in producing video resources for their peers and future learners. The ‘Regional Gateway to Work’ initiative, a partnership between the college, Job Centre Plus, employers and other agencies was also praised for improving the job prospects of unemployed people by matching their needs to the local economy. The College was also commended for its strong, active, well-supported Student Union which engages with

learners to enhance the work and life of the College. Welcoming the report Forth Valley College Principal, Linda McKay said: “We are absolutely delighted with the results of the external review and its findings are testament to our ongoing commitment to providing a quality experience for our learners. The learner is always at the heart of everything we do and it is a pleasure to have this recognised by a leading sector body. “We are also proud to have achieved such outstanding results in light of major college developments over the past few years. In essence we were the first regional college, following the merger of Falkirk College and Clackmannan College in 2005, and more recently we have been involved in a major estates strategy with new campuses in Alloa and Stirling now open. “We have proved that we are more than capable of adapting to change whilst maintaining the quality we are recognised for throughout the

sector. “Our focus on excellence and innovative practice will continue as we pursue new and exciting opportunities and capitalise on the benefits our new campuses will provide. “Of course, the report reflects really positively on the work our staff, learners and partners and I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has contributed to our success. We should all feel very proud today.” Kathleen Underhill, Student Union President for Forth Valley College said: “On behalf of the student body, I’d like to say how pleased we are with the report. The Student Union is really active throughout the College and we’re very proud of what we’ve achieved. We have been involved in so many activities and I felt especially privileged to have played a part in the Go Out and Talk (GOAT) to learners initiative. “The student voice is very important within the College and it was great that the review also took our opinions on board.”

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Campaign launched to help alleviate fuel poverty News

campaign to alleviate Fuel Poverty and increase Energy Efficiency was launched in Clackmannanshire last week at Alloa town hall. Following a successful bid for Scottish Government funding. Clackmannanshire Council has recently secured £315,000 to help and support vulnerable people in fuel poverty and to improve energy efficiency in the homes of local people by providing free loft and cavity wall insulation for owner occupiers and private landlord tenants.

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Clackmannanshire Council Leader, Councillor Gary Womersley said: “The launch is to help raise awareness of the assistance available in Clackmannanshire and to create a comprehensive local support network which can access specialist advice and support. “The Council has secured this additional funding from the Scottish Government and I’m keen that as many people within Clackmannanshire get the benefits of this initiative as possible”. The launch event consisted of a short presentation followed by

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an opportunity to network with the specialist advice team and representatives from the Energy Action Scotland advice centre, the WISE Group and Clackmannanshire Council. Operations Manager for the Energy Saving Scotland advice centre Strathclyde and Central, Alex Warren, said; “We are delighted

Public to be Consulted on New Council Housing Plan

Big Fit Walk 2012

BY James McGregor

lackmannanshire Council is in the process of reviewing its Housing Revenue Account Business Plan which concerns all the council housing in Clackmannanshire and they want YOUR opinion. At the moment the plan works in accordance with the rent structure which means that every year the level of rent decides how much mon� ey the Council can put into its 5000 properties to fund anything from new kitchens to new light bulbs. The plan that is currently being created decides how the Council will deliver hous� ing services all the way up until 2018 so it is vital that they receive local input to guide them in their decisions. The initial consultation period is to run until July 1st and will be used to gather the main issues as identified by residents of council hous� ing and will affect how the formal consultation period is carried out. Provost Tina Murphy a Housing Convener has said:

“Your comments and views on the initial consultation will enable us to look specifi� cally at the rent levels and savings initiatives required to support your priorities and ensure the standard of Council flats and houses is maintained.” The formal stage of the consultation period will run throughout the rest of the year and will cover all of the challenges that both you and the Council think are facing the housing services. The Council will be keep� ing residents updated about all the different housing in� vestment options to ensure a good balance between the level of services provided and the level of rent. To get involved you can or fill out an online survey from www.clacksweb.org.uk or alternatively download and print out a copy of the survey which you can mail directly to the Council. Copies of the survey will also be available upon re� quest from council buildings all over the clackmannan� shire area.

he Big Fit Walk will take place on Friday 15th June, 11am. The walk will leave from THL office, Tron Court, Tullibody down to Cambus then on to Menstrie along the new pathway. This walk should last around 1 hour. If you feel walking for an hour is too much there is also a 40 min walk along the same route. Healthy snacks will be provided by our volunteers at the Delph Pond for everyone who takes part.

Male assaulted in Dollar About 3.30pm on Tuesday 22 May 2012, an incident occurred at Bridge Street, Dollar near to the bridge at Burnside where a male was assaulted. Police are looking for information.

to be working closely with Clackmannanshire Council to tackle rising energy bills in the region. “We are urging householders to act now in order to see the benefits before winter. Call the UHIS energy advice team on 01259 450000 and get free, impartial advice on how you can save energy

and keep your bills as low as possible.” The campaign will continue through until April 2013 with residents and families in Clackmannanshire given the chance to cut their fuel bills, help increase their income as well as receive valuable advise from experts.

Between 1800hrs on Friday 18th and 0600hrs on Monday 21st May, 2012 a theft occurred from the Cof� fey construction site at Elistoun Drive, Tillicoul� try. The property stolen consisted of 6 x steel shutters measuring 2700 mm x 600mm which are used for foundations for walls. They weigh approxi� mately 50 kilogrammes each and would take 2 persons to lift. This would require a van or similar to convey away from the locus. �� If you have any infor� mation regarding this, or witness any incident of a similar nature, please contact Tillicoul� try Police Office.

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ZERO WASTE STRATEGY A consultation has been launched with residents in Clackmannanshire being asked to comment on the development of a new Zero Waste Strategy for the Council. The need for the development of a new strategy arose from the creation of a new national policy framework for waste issues contained in Scotland’s Zero Waste Plan. The council’s Head of Facilities Management, Stephen Crawford, said: “The Plan introduced a change in the thinking and approach to waste within Scotland. The focus has moved away from addressing municipal waste through avoiding its landfill,

to the more ambitious aim of moving towards a zero waste society.” It is aimed at prevention, reuse, recycling, and recovery before disposal. The Zero Waste Plan for Scotland proposes long term targets of recycling 70% of all Scotland’s waste, and only 5% of all waste ending up in landfill by 2025. It also includes obligations to separately collect food waste from businesses and households. Mr Crawford added: “These targets and the new obligations are ambitious but achievable aims. “The new Council Zero Waste Strategy must reflect

this change in direction and maximise the benefit this can bring to the local economy and the environment.” The aim is to set out the strategic direction for waste issues within the Council’s control over a period of 10 years. A joint paper has been developed with Falkirk Council because both councils already work closely together and both face similar waste management challenges in order to deliver waste services and encompass Scotland’s the Zero Waste Vision. Among the main issues highlighted in the consultation paper are: Climate Change; Waste Prevention; Optimising Services for the Future; Maximising the Economic Benefit from Zero Waste; and the Management of NonRecyclable Waste. Currently Clackmannanshire and Falkirk are the two top performers for recycling/ composting within Scotland’s 32 local authorities with rates of 49.8 % and 49.3 % respectively for the period April 2010 – March 2011. This compares to the Scottish local authority average of 38.2% for the same period.

Mr Crawford went on: “Recent waste analysis for both Council areas shows that a significant proportion of recyclable waste is still being placed in green wheeled bins as non-recyclable waste and ending up in landfill. “So while both Councils have performed well it is clear more needs to be done to ensure recyclable material is appropriately separated for collection and onward recycling.” The strategy will set out the actions that will be necessary for Clackmannanshire to move towards the vision for a zero waste society over a period of 10 years.

Zero Waste Strategy Our aim is to recycle 70% of all waste with only 5% ending up in landfill. We are producing a new strategy for the next 15 years and need to know what you think, so please take part in our consultation and give us your views. Please give your comments at www.clacksweb.org.uk/environment/zerowastestrategyconsultation/

Closing date for responses is Friday 6th July

The new strategy will be used to guide future decision-making by the Council and successful delivery will require the engagement and support of a wide range of Council services, as well as Community Planning Partners, the Scottish Government, Zero Waste Scotland, the community sector, businesses and householders. “We hope that you share our enthusiasm for meeting, or exceeding, the national targets and gaining the associated benefits for our communities from doing so,” added Mr

Crawford. Closing date for responses is Friday 29th June.

9 weecounty Council join with Young Scot in partnership agreement Tuesday 5.6.12

lackmannanshire Council and Young Scot are to join forces in the aim of raising the profile of the Young Scot locally and develop the national reward scheme. Alan Milliken, Depute Head of Education of Clackmannanshire Council and Louise Macdonald, Chief Executive of Young Scot each give a presentation at the Bowmar Centre, Alloa on Monday, 28th May. Louise Macdonald, Chief Executive at Young Scot, said: “Young Scot is delighted to sign this partnership agreement together with Clackmannanshire Council. It’s more important than ever before that agencies work together so that young people can access the best services and most reliable information possible. “This supports them to make the most of their lives and take advantage of the opportunities available to them, locally, nationally and globally. “We look forward

to continuing to work closely with colleagues at Clackmannanshire Council, as well as their Community Planning partners, to ensure young people are active, healthy, safe and respected.” Louise and Mr Millikin then carried out the official signing, forming a partnership between the Council and Young Scot, watched by Clackmannanshire Council Provost, Tina Murphy. Council Leader, Gary Womersley said: “It is the aim of the Council through this partnership to develop the national reward scheme and at the same time help raise the overall profile of Young Scot in Clackmannanshire. “Dialogue Youth is Young Scot’s local authority partnership network and Clackmannanshire Council has been an integral part of this national partnership for over 10 years. “It has gained both national and international recognition as best practice in informing and engaging

young people and resulted in some ground-breaking information and engagement work in local communities, including Clackmannanshire, and across the country. “We are confident that this new partnership can take this work to an even higher level.” Since 2002, Young Scot has been working closely with Scottish Government, COSLA, The Improvement Service, all 32 Local Authorities and their community planning partners through Dialogue Youth. The Dialogue Youth partnership ensures that Young Scot is accessible, relevant and flexible at a local level, reaching young people in the heart of their communities. The partnership between Young Scot and

Samaritans visit Rotary

eter Mehta visited Alloa Rotary Club to give an update on the Samaritans and what they do. He informed the group that the Samaritans are a volunteer only organization and in Scotland the first

branch was opened in Edinburgh in 1959. Since then the number has risen to 20 branches supported by over 1,000 volunteers across the country, stretching from Shetland to the Scottish Borders. Day or night a Samaritans

volunteer is there to give support to anyone feeling down or struggling to cope. President Graham Kerr presented Peter with a cheque for £250, continuing Alloa Rotary Club’s support for this very worthwhile cause.

Clackmannanshire Council will help inform young people on key topic areas, such as health, employment and financial capability, encourage and support young people to access local services and help engage them in shaping local service design and delivery.

As Community Planning Partnerships continue to develop, Young Scot provides an opportunity for a focused and supportive approach as a contribution to the delivery of public services for young people, with those young people actively involved in shaping future direction and

development. It provides opportunities to deliver national and local outcomes by contributing to the achievement of Single Outcome Agreements building onto the Scottish Government/ Local Councils’ Concordat.

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Clackmannan Primary Jubilee Jamboree GARDEN C COMPETITION IN FULL BLOOM E

verything will be coming up roses this summer for the people of Clackmannanshire as the council launches their annual Garden Competition. Entries are now open for the ever popular event, organised by the council’s Services to Communities Land Services, with the closing date being June 30th. The competition is open to everyone including Council tenants, private home owners, local businesses and allotment owners. The lucky winners will receive a range of vouchers to spend in garden centres. And it doesn’t matter how big or small your garden is. Even if you have no garden we will happily judge your window box or floral tubs. We have prizes to reward effort and excellence in eight sections, as well as for the best floral garden in nine geographic areas. You may have the best floral garden in the county, or you may have the best home grown veg and if you have never tried before, you could be the best newcomer. Provost Tina Murphy said: “This is an ideal opportunity for the people of Clackmannanshire to show off their gardening skills and show how fantastic the area looks.” Letters are going out this week to all Community Council’s, asking them to submit entries, with each council being given 10 application forms. An extensive advertising campaign for the event has also been launched, with entrants being sought from all over the Wee County. Preliminary judging will be carried out by the Land Services Team in early July with a short list of three to four entries per category being drawn up before the judging takes place for the finalists and ultimately the Best Garden. The final judging will take place at the end of July and beginning of August. Award categories: Floral; Allotment; Floral Containers; Commercial Premises; Vegetable; Garden; Newcomer; Biodiversity; Council Tenant. In addition there were special awards for the best floral gardens in the following areas. Alloa; Alva; Coalsnaughton; Devonside and Fishcross; Clackmannan; Kennet Forestmill; Dollar and Muckhart; Menstrie; Sauchie; Tillicoultry; Tullibody; Cambus and Glenochil. All categories are judged on the general appearance and layout of the garden utilisation of plant material within the garden standard of cultivation and maintenance of the garden. Entry forms are available from all council offices, libraries and also available to download on ClacksWeb, the council’s official website.

lackmannan Primary School are holding a Jamboree this Saturday, 9th June 2012, from 11am until 1pm, as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations. It promises to be a fantastic day organised by Clackmannan Primary School Parent Council, who are holding a Jubilee Jamboree with a host of fabulous attractions including a bouncy castle, home baking, cake and candy, bottle stall, hook the duck, treasure hunt and a Royal themed quiz. Head Teacher, Janette Wieczorek said: “The school’s pupils have been taking part in a design a crown competition and the winners will be presented with their prizes at the Jamboree.” The Jamboree at Clackmannan Primary School follows on from the schools superb summer sing-a-long with an Olympic theme on Wednesday 30th May. Over 200 tickets were sold for the event, which proved to be a sensational success with parents, families and friends of the children, who

excelled themselves on the day with their performances. The school was decorated with Olympic flags and banners as part of the build up to the Olympic Torch Relay coming to Clackmannanshire on 13th June which the whole school is attending in Alloa. The packed audience enjoyed P1 - 3 singing Jamaican calypso Farewell for their country Jamaica, before P4 took centre stage and sang Elisa-Jane and Sweet Home Alabama for their adopted country, the USA. Next on stage were P4/5 who entertained the audience with - Mamma Mia and The Final Countdown on behalf of Sweden, with some amazing air guitarists during the latter song. Next up was P5 who gave a fabulous rendition of the Rolf Harris classics Jake the Peg and Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport for their country, Australia. It was then on to P6 who performed Waka Waka (Time for Africa) and The Lion Sleeps Tonight on behalf of

Africa. The UK were represented by P6/7 who sang the One Direction hit single What Makes You Beautiful and the Olympic Mascot Song. Dana

Labour Councillors disappointed by SNP’s return to committee structure

Millar was a soloist singer for P6/7. Finally the spotlight fell on Ireland and P7 who sang The Man That Can’t be Moved and an Irish Jig.

Brass band concert

lackmannan district brass band are holding a special concert in the county. For those that wish to go along and support the band, the concert will be held on Friday 8th June starting at 7.30 at the Devonvale Hall Tillicoultry.

Burger van broken into

fter the decision by the SNP-led administration to return to the standing service committee structures of old, Labour Group Leader Bobby McGill said; “I was disappointed that the administration have gone back to a system that was basically discredited in the mid-90s.

Clackmannanshire Council with 18 councillors has not the numbers to service these committees properly. To then give these committees scrutiny over and above their normal responsibilities means that fewer councillors will be involved with decisions will impact on our communities. I am further disappointed that the SNP administration

have insisted on a built-in majority on scrutiny normally an area that best practice dictates that the opposition would control. Irrespective of this the Labour group give a commitment to the electorate in Clackmannanshire that they will serve diligently on these committees for the good of our communities.”

bout 0200hrs, Thursday 24th May 2012, the burger van located in the grounds of Bridge Motor Factors in Broad Street, Alloa was broken into and a quantity of money and confectionary was stolen from within. If anyone has any knowledge regarding this incident, has seen anyone in the area around that time, or has witnessed anyone selling any confectionary, can the please get in touch with Central Scotland Police

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ALVA TEACHERS COMPLETE RACE FOR LIFE T

he atmosphere at Stirling University was amazing on Sunday as a group of Alva Academy teachers raised over £1000 for charity in Race for Life. A group of teachers from English Department of Alva Academy swapped the books for the training gear as they took part in ‘Race for Life’ on Sunday 27th May at Stirling University. The team of runners, who called themselves “The Gallus Lasses” were: Kerry Douglas, principal teacher, Rona Grant, Jo Gibson, Sheena Ogg and her daughters Rosie and Hannah, Ann Cubbit, Angela Starkey and her daughters Charlotte and Olivia, Elaine Lopinska, former principal teacher and Kirsty Syme. They successfully completed the 5k run and raised over £1000 for Cancer Research. They ran the race in memory of Betty Campbell, a valued member of the English Department, who sadly passed away in January from cancer after a brave fight. Betty’s daughter, Natalie, a third year pupil at the school, also joined the teachers on the 5k run. Originally the English Department runners had set

themselves a target of raising £200, but this quickly topped £600 and on the big day they managed to raise double the amount again. Everyone got into the spirit of the event with the schoolteachers dressed in pink fancy dress:, cowboy hats, tutus and pink wigs. The hour of fun before the race set the scene and the mood – with lots of music, the chance to meet up with people they knew, as well as dancing and the warm up before the actual race. Head Teacher, John Meney, said: “It was an emotional day with both a minute’s silence for reflection, as well as lots of cheering to celebrate the money raised.” “The Gallus Lasses” went round the race together, but because it was so hot one of the group, Jo Gibson didn’t wear the Elvis costume she had planned, for fear of heat exhaustion on the way round. The teachers were joined by Elaine Lopinska who was the former Principal Teacher of the English Department and who had worked with Betty Campbell. Mr Meney added: “Everyone at the race had written on their backs who they were running in

The Gallus Lasses at the start of the Race for Life. memory of and it was hugely emotional for the runners to read all the dedications. After the event the teachers enjoyed a barbecue at Principal Teacher Kerry Douglas’s house and enjoyed the afternoon.

They were joined by Betty’s husband, Ian Campbell and her daughter Natalie, who was full of praise for his late wife’s colleague’s efforts and described the amount raised as “absolutely fantastic.” Mr Meney added: “At

present the figure stands at £1,345.00 on our just giving page and there are still a few donations coming in. We are so grateful to everyone who has donated to this worthy charity.” It was also announced

that the English Department have also organised a Betty Campbell Award, a trophy will be given at the annual prize giving ceremony for a pupil who has made exceptional effort or achievement in creative writing.

All S1 pupils took part in the D-Day event on Friday 1st June. Pupils were treated as refugees and took part in various challenges including first aid skills, camouflage, an assault course, survival skills and a water trail. Pupils were surprised to learn how much effort families in Africa and in other part of the world have to put into collecting water for their daily needs. Thank you again to all staff who organised and supported this event and to Army Cadets and Officers who helped to run the stations. New Seniors Welcome back to all of our new seniors who will have a special assembly on Friday 8th June to discuss the Senior

school contract and increased expectations on seniors. There will be a second chance to apply for Prefectship for new S5 and S6 – all forms must be returned by close of school on Wednesday 13th June. Diamond Jubilee Events Thanks to Mr West for an interesting Jubilee Quiz on Monday of this week. Thanks also to the Wow Nails Team who did such a great job of red, white and blue nails on Monday. All of S1 and S2 will have completed the Jubilee Challenge Trail by the end of this week. Our next focus will be on the Olympics and a special series of posters is already on display round the school. Olympic Torch Arrangements On Wednesday of next week 150 pupils and 15 staff will join hundreds of others in the streets of Alloa to welcome the Olympic Torch. Please note that those in the official party must be at school for 8.00 a.m. on Wednesday 13th June. All those who have parental permission to attend the Torch relay in the public viewing zone should arrive in school for the start of period 3 (10.50). For all others the school will be open as normal and House Groups will start at 8.40 a.m. as usual.

School uniform Please note that we expect high standards of school uniform at all times. Leggings are not acceptable schoolwear and girls’ skirts should be of an appropriate length. Please bear this in mind when purchasing items of clothing for school. P7 Parents’ Information Evening All parents of prospective S1s in the new session are cordially invited to our P7 Parents’ Evening on Wednesday 13th June at 6.30 p.m. Following that, our new S1

pupils will spend Thursday 14th and Friday 15th June in the school following their timetables and taking part in an afternoon of Maths challenge fun and games. School of rugby Thank you to all parents and children who attended the School of Rugby presentation on Tuesday 22nd May. The next step in the process is for all interested pupils to take part in a selection event on the afternoon of Monday 11th June. Please note the change of date.

Schools: Alloa Academy Inter-House competition This week’s house competition is the last to be taken into account for this session’s House trophy which will be presented on Thursday evening at the Junior Awards Ceremony. Points from the Inter-house sports will be added before the winner is announced. Congratulations to pupils in Schaw House who won last week’s Inter-House competition and gain 7 points for the House. Erskine house were in second place and win 6 points with Bruce gaining 5 points this week. 1E1 topped the list for both excellent co-operation and excellent pieces of work. Well done to them. Inter-House sports days Thank you to the PE staff, House Group Leaders and PTs who supported the sports days last week. S1, S2 and S3 pupils participated enthusiastically in all of the events and great fun was had by all. The winning House in S1 was Bruce, with Erskine in second place and Schaw In third. For S2 and S3, the winners were Erskine with Bruce in second place and Schaw in third. Farewell to our Chief Invigilator As the SQA exams are now over, w would like to extend our thanks to all those who have served as invigilators during

this diet of exams. Particular thanks are due to our Chief Invigilator who has announced her retirement. Liz Crozier has offered sterling service to many hundreds of Alloa Academy pupils and we offer her our best wishes for the future. S1 D-Day

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Youths in Tron Court P

olice have had numerous calls recently regarding youths, aged about 10-14years, causing problems at Tron Court, Tullibody. Water balloons, eggs and stones have been thrown at passing cars and predestrians and if challenged concerned members of the public have been verbally abused and

intimidated. They have also been accessing the flat closes and urinating within. Police enquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible. If you have any information regarding this, or witness any incident of a similar nature, please contact Tullibody Police Office.

Police receive complaints over parking in Dollar

entral Scotland Police have received a complaint regarding inconsiderate parking on Bridge Street and also persons driving on the pavement in Station Road. Local police have asked that people park their vehicles in the appropriate spaces when visiting any shops in Bridge Street or surrounding streets and do not park on the pavement or on double yellow lines. It is an offence to drive on the pavement and if caught, you could be subject to a £30 fine.

Partnership Working with Business Community Strengthened

he Council’s plans to coopt members of the local business community on to the newly established Enterprise and Environment Committee have been widely welcomed. The new committee will have four co-opted members, at least two of which will be nominated by Clackmannanshire Business. Council Leader Gary Womersley said: “This decision is part of a whole tranche of measures by this Administration that seeks to modernise how we do business and reinforces the priority we place on economic development and associated issues such as unemployment. “This means that representatives of the local business committee will sit at the Council table formally, allowing them to input into decisions and create a real partnership in taking forward the interests of the business community, which the whole community will reap the benefits of. “We are committed to ensuring that Clackmannanshire is a place ready to do business and the Council will do everything within its power to assist in this. If we

Local Forces commemorate in flag raising Ceremony BY Michelle Henderson

Armed Forces Day is an annual event that takes place all around the world at the end of June. It is a day for soldiers to celebrate and remember the work and contribution every member of the armed forces has made nationwide, both past and present. Alloa is hosting a flag raising ceremony, outside Alloa Town Hall on Wednesday, June, 27th and will take place between 10:30am and 1:00pm. All local forces, Army, and Air cadets will take part in the ceremony along with veterans to celebrate armed forces day. Local forces that will be taking part in the event will be Dollars combined cadet force of Air and Army cadets as well as veterans from the war. Alloa’s Army cadets of the Clackmannanshire Company of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, the Royal Regiment of Scotland will join local Air cadets from the 383 squadron of the Air training corps. All these companies will arrive at Alloa town hall at 10:30am. Once all the forces have arrived on the day dignitaries and guests will arrive and position themselves outside the town hall before all armed forces from the local area march up Marshill and stand outside the

hall. While all the companies stand in formation each company will be inspected by the parade commander Major Craig Hubbuck. The parade will be presented and inspected by our local provost Councillor Tina Murphy and Presented to the Lord-Lieutenant he Rt Hon George Reid. Councillor Tina Murphy will then take to the front and give a speech welcoming everyone to this special day. Once her speech has ended the flag will be raised while Cadet Lance Corporal Andrew Cunningham plays the royal salute on the bagpipes. All guests will then be invited for a reception taking place in the Hall and then the commanding officer of the parade will ask permission from the provost for the forces to be dismissed from the parade. Once the parade has ended the lord- Lieutenant will then give a speech to everyone invited into the town hall and then everyone can mingle talking about the festivities of the day. Overall the day shall be very emotional but a day for all the local service can remember and be proud of.

really want to use every tool at our disposal to create a better environment for businesses and the local jobs they create, we need to be serious in our desire to do things differently.” Councillor Donald Balsillie was appointed Convener of the new committee. He said: “I am delighted to be appointed Convener and look forward to taking the lead on this innovative committee which will invite Clackmannanshire Businesses to be part of the Committee. “This sends a clear message that Clackmannanshire is better for business, that we wish to learn from and work with local businesses to secure the best for Clackmannanshire in terms of employment and business environment. “Times are tough financially for both the Council and businesses and it is important that everyone works together and uses local services. I’m sure we can learn from local business on how the Council can assist them to create and sustain jobs, particularly for local young people.” Mike Mulraney, chairman of

Clackmannanshire Business said: “In these challenging times, I think this initiative gives Clackmannanshire an opportunity to see our business community and Council work together to build a better future. This innovative change will build further on to what has already been achieved. “We must take every opportunity to see as many businesses and jobs move here from outside the county, while developing the many businesses which are already here. “If we want to see a sustainable and vibrant economy develop, then this is the kind of development we need to embrace, where we work together to build a sustainable future for our towns and villages and everyone who lives in them.” Graham Struthers, chairman of the Forth Valley branch of the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB), said: “The FSB applauds Clackmannanshire Council for taking this innovative step. The local economy is everyone’s business and we look forward to fortifying the council’s relationship with local firms.”

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What’s on in your weecounty Alloa

CTSI Open Day - Monday the 4th of June at The Hub, Whins Road, Alloa from 11am – 3pm. Please drop in and see our new premises at The Hub and have a cup of tea and a chat with our friendly staff. There will be local organisations with volunteering information on display. Our Volunteering Development Officer Hazel Donaldson will be around to answer any questions about volunteering and Maureen Hill our Organisational Support Officer will hold an information surgery throughout the day. Details of Event Grand Charity Bingo Night Date of event Friday 8th June 2012 Venue Patons Club, Alloa Time Eyes Down 7. 30pm Entry Ticket Adults £1 - Includes Free Raffle Children - Free Tickets from Margo tel. 07879 477 921 or Email margomcgregor@fsmail.net Benefiting Charity P F C C (Childrens Charity) (Scottish Charity No. SC033801) 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. Paton’s and Balwins Recreation and Welfare Trust: sequence dancing section meets on Wednesdays, 7pm to 9.30pm, in the sports pavillion, Tullibody road, Alloa. All are welcome. Wee County Walkers: get to know your area better – have fun and become fitter! Free short walks – only about one hourwith 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 Play Alloa provides play and social opportunities to children and young adults with additional support needs from Clackmannan District. Please let us know if you would like to carry out any fundraising activities on behalf of Play Alloa or make a donation towards our services. For further information please contact Maria Malcolm, Project Manager, Play Alloa by phoning 07800859161 or emailing playalloa@aol.com. 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@healingroomsscotland.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 BEST DRESSED SHOP WINDOW - The Alva Games Committee and Alva Community Council are once again organising this Competition with this year’s theme being A Day to Remember (those taking part can choose from one of the following suggestions - The Queen’s Diamond Jubilee - The Olympic Games - Bastille Day (this year the Games falls on the same date). The Alva Games Trophy,

Alva cash prizes of £75, £50 and £25 for the first three places will be awarded. Special prizes donated by the Community Council for all competitors along with the usual certificates will also be given out to mark the effort made. Judging will take place on Tuesday 10th July, 2012. Good Luck to everyone taking part. Community Council - The next meeting will be held on Monday 11th June, 2012 at 6.45pm in Alva Baptist Church - the earlier starting time is because there are two guest speakers - 1. A Public Transport Officer based in Stirling and 2. The Tenancy Services Manager from

Clackmannanshire Council. Community business will also be discussed. Members of the Public are welcome to attend. Due to the Summer break, please note that the Community Council’s next meeting will be in September. Community Council Agenda/Minutes can be viewed at Alva Cap/Library or on line at www.alvacommunitycouncil.co.uk A Bingo Tea will be held on Wednesday 30th May, at 7.30pm in Alva Parklands in aid of funds for the Alva Pool Complex. Further information please contact 0787488938. 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. Wee County Crafters Beginners Wood Carving Sampler Course Come along to The Workshop in Alva on the 16th June 2012 10.00 - !3.00. A chance to try your hand at wood carving in The Workshop, guided by carver Richard Douglas. We have the tools and materials – and coffee, tea and biscuits - all you need to do is come along. The cost is £12.00. Contact: Robert Miller 01259 219144, Archie Scott 01259 751947, Richard Douglas 01259 761618 Following from these taster days, Wee County Crafters will run a series of introductory classes for first-time or returning wood turners. Dates will be announced later but these hands-on courses will run on Saturday mornings and possibly a week-day evening. They will consist of a safety run-down, spindle turning and basic bowl turning. Participants will be able to take home the fruits of their labours for their friend’s family to admire. All materials, lunch, coffee and biscuits will be included in the small charge. Demos and intro courses will be held at the Wee County Crafters own wellequipped workshops in Cobden St, Alva, opposite the Turnpike Inn. Contact Robert: miller-ripj1@mypostoffice.co.uk, Archie: archie@zoolou.co.uk or Richard: richard@ douglasfoto.force9.co.uk Total beginners should not feel afraid to come along to the demo days, even if you have never attempted any kind of wood-related craft, Mike will make all clear in a non-technical and friendly way. And remember: these sessions are FREE!

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.

Clackmannan Clackmannan Primary Jubilee Jamboree Clackmannan Primary School - Saturday 9th June 2012 - 11am - 1pm Clackmannan Primary School Parent Council is holding a Jubilee Jamboree with attractions including a bouncy castle, home baking, cake and candy, bottle stall, hook the duck, treasure hunt and a Royal themed quiz. A meeting of the above branch is to be held in the lounge of Peppes Bar, Alloa on Friday 1st June 2012 at 1900hrs. As there are 2 marches in June, the agenda for these have to be passed to all members to ascertain numbers attending. New members will be made to feel welcome, membership is open to all who have served in HM Armed Forces, irrespective of rank or status The school’s pupils have been taking part in a design a crown competition and the winners will be presented with their prizes at the Jamboree. The 36th Stirling (Clackmannan) Company, The Boys’ Brigade will still welcome new recruits. Parents should contact the leaders for details of the session’s programme and next session’s dates. Contact Kathy for Anchor Boys on 07891389542, Lucy for Junior Section on 07538693554 and Bill for the Company Section on 216763. The Company are collecting Tesco vouchers to get equipment. If you have any, the Officers will be very pleased to have donations. 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. YOUNGSTERS BOWLED OVER AT CRICKET FESTIVAL Over 230 children from primary schools across Clackmannanshire took part in the annual P5 cricket festival last week. The event normally takes place at the Clackmannan County Cricket Club, but the wet weather prior to and on the day of the event prevented the club from hosting the highly popular event. Organisers didn’t allow the weather to dampen the spirits of the young cricket enthusiasts and the event was re-located to the artificial pitch at Alloa Athletic Football Club’s Recreation Park to ensure the pupils did not miss out on a great day of fun. There was a constant drizzle of rain all day but the pupils and staff made a great attempt at turning a damp day into one of fun and games, with a variety of mini cricket matches. Cricket Scotland Development officer, Ian Shaw, and Forth Valley Cricket Development representative, Robert

Ramsay set up mini games which included all the relevant cricket skills, batting, bowling and fielding. Head of Education, Belinda Greer, said: “This event is very popular in the Clackmannanshire Primary Schools Sports Association annual programme. Thanks are due to the Sports Development staff and Active Schools co-ordinators for setting up and helping to run the event.” Ian Shaw added: “ I was delighted at the turn out for this event especially on such a wet day. The pupils and staff were appropriately dressed and had a great time. I saw some budding young cricketers and would encourage them to join their local club side.” The next primary schools cricket event is the Kwik Cricket aimed at P6 pupils. For more details about the Clackmannan County Cricket Club please visit their web site; www.clackmannanccc.co.uk. There is junior coaching at the club during the summer months. The 36th Stirling (Clackmannan) Company, The Boys’ Brigade held their Closing Ceremony last Friday and would like to thank the family and friends who came and supported the officers and boys on the night. The new session will start after the school holidays. Parents should contact the leaders for details of next session’s programme and dates. Contact Kathy for Anchor Boys on 07891389542, Lucy for Junior Section on 07538693554 and Bill for the Company Section on 216763. Clackmannan Parish Church of Scotland On Sunday the service is at 11.00 am. Members of the congregation are participating in Sunday’s Rotary Club Sponsored Walk and will welcome sponsorship of their efforts. The Kirk Session are reminded that their study course continues on Monday at 7.00 pm. in the Church Hall. On Tuesday the Coffee Morning is open from 10.00 am. in the Church Hall. On Wednesday the Choir meet for practice at 6.45 pm. and the Prayer Group meet at 8.00 pm. Our church building is open every week day from 2-4 pm. between 11 June and 7 September. Members of the congregation are invited to assist by volunteering to act as stewards during this time. On 12 June ,at 7.00 pm in the Church Hall, the preparations for our Summer Club for Primary School pupils begin in earnest. If you can help in the evenings during the week beginning 6 August please come along and find out about the programme; if you have a child who would enjoy the fellowship and excitement that will be found in Clackmannan Town Hall that week - keep your diary free. 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. The Thrift Shop closed for the summer last week and everyone would like to thank our supporters who have given it such a successful start. It will be rebranded over the summer and return on 7 September revitalised for the 2012/13 session with a choice of soups and ‘new’ clothes for you to buy. 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.

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Stamp Exhibition: A stamp exhibition on the theme of the life of Jesus will be held in the scout and guide hall, Port Street, Clackmannan on 25 and 26 May. Featuring stamps from around the world, the exhibition will be open on Friday 25 May from 2.30pm to 4pm , and 6pm to 7.30pm and Saturday 26 May from 10.30 am to noon. All welcome. Entrance will be £” for adults and £1 for children, which includes refreshments. All proceeds raised from the exhibition will go towards the scout and guide hall renovation fund. The Circle or Friends: The date for the May meeting has been changed to Thursday 31 of May. All Welcome. CAP: Come along and join our free Rhyme, Song and Storytelling sessions for under fives at Clackmannan CAP on Wednesdays from 10.30am - 11am Zumba: With Ian at Clackmannan Town Hall Monday nights 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Have fun and get fit at the same time. 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 (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 St James the Great, Dollar is holding a coffee morning on Saturday 26th May from 10 am – 12 noon in the Burnside Hall, Dollar. Admission is £3.00 for adults and £1.00 for children (up to the age of 12) and includes tea/coffee/juice and home baking. There will be various stalls including bottles, home baking, brica-brac, plants and books... Everyone welcome! 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. SWRI Please note that our Outing to Gardens in Gargunnock is on Saturday 30th June; and NOT as intimated in the Dollar News. We hope to see you then. Dollar newspaper and magazine collection: dates for 2012 - 1 May. 5 June. 3 July. 7 August. 4 September. 2 October. 6 November. 4 December. 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. Charity Shop: The Cats Protection charity shop in Alloa Road, Fishcross, is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 1pm to 3pm and Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm selling good second hand clothing, bric-a-brac, books and new goods. KINCARDINE 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 three-years-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. SWRI: At our April meeting the speaker was woodturner Kenny Brown who gave a most informative talk about woodturning. He brought along various wood working tools and explained how they were used. He also had brought a number of finished pieces with him and members admired the craftmanship of these beautiful items. Competition winners – Item in Wood: 1st Mrs Nancy Wilson, 2nd Mrs Jeanette Littlejohn and 3rd Mrs Margaret Johnston. Three pieces of Traybake: 1st Mrs Margo McFarlane, 2nd Mrs Margaret Johnston and 3rd Mrs Jeanette Littlejohn. Flower of the Month: Mrs Julie Higgins. The next meeting is the AGM which will be held on 15th May at 7pm. 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. Sauchie & Fishcross U F Church SAUCHIE AND COALSNAUGHTON PARISH CHURCH Scottish Charity No SCO18155 The Rev Bill Izett and Mrs Lynne Mack led both services on Sunday 27 May. The Pentecost service focussed on the seven signs of the Holy Spirit. The Holy Spirit is ready to be welcomed into the life of anyone who is sorry for the wrong they have done and who asks for God’s forgiveness

through Jesus. We should not be afraid of the Holy Spirit as He can only bring blessings. The Spirit is God’s presence on earth and in His Church. The Thursday Circle are ending the session on 31 May with a Mystery Tour, leaving from outside the Chemist in Sauchie at 1.15 pm. There are still some seats available and anyone wishing to go should contact Catherine Wright. Help is needed to set up the Halls and gardens for the free Jubilee Celebration which will be held from 10am to 12 noon on Saturday 2 June. Anyone able to help set up should come along on Friday 1 June at 1.30 pm. Donations of baking for the Cake and Candy stall and prizes for Pick a Prize would be appreciated. Anyone willing to help on the stalls on Saturday should contact Jeanette Lindsay. There will be a Communion rehearsal on Friday 1 June at 7 pm.

Sauchie Sauchie & Fishcross U F Church Last Sunday was Pentecost. In the morning, as well as thinking about Pentecost, we thought about “Christian Citizenship”. Willie Wilson read part of Romans chapter 13. In the evening, we considered “Christian Stewardship” and read together from Luke chapter 16. Christianity Explored meets on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Women’s Association Outing to Ayr takes pl;ace on Thursday. The bus will leave the former Alloa North Church at 10 a.m., Sauchie Hall at 10.10 a.m. and Sauchie Post Office at 10.15 a.m. Two seats are still available. Please contact Chris Allan on 721325 if you are interested. The Friday Club for Kids is on Friday from 6 until 7.30 p.m. Services take place on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Kites Group and Creche meet at 11 a.m. The General Assembly of the United Free Church of Scotland takes place from Wednesday June 6 until Friday June 8 in the Salutation Hotel in Perth. The Ladies’ Day is on Wednesday, in the morning and afternoon. The Leaders’ Forum is in Perth U F Church in the afternoon. The opening of the Assembly is on Wednesday at 7 p.m. The Closing Service and Moderator’s Address is on Friday at 7 p.m. All welcome. Sauchie SNP branch are holding their next meeting on Thur 7th June 7pm upstairs in the Mansfield Arms in Sauchie. We will be discussing the latest on the Independence Referendum, fundraising and other current news. All those wishing to join are welcome to come along on the night or alternatively, contact the Convener Jim Mitchell on 570577. Last Sunday morning, we began an new series of studies on the latter chapters of Paul’s letter to the Romans. We looked at “How we Might Become Living Sacrifices”. Maureen Barclay read from the beginning of Romans chapter 12. The Evening Service was a Service of Prayer and Reflection for the Bereaved. The guest speaker was Mrs Marjory Mackay, the matron of Strathcarron Hospice. On Thursday, the Bible Study meets at 7 p.m. The Friday Club for Kids is on Friday from 6 until 7.30 p.m. Services take place on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Kites Group and Creche meet at 11 a.m. SAUCHIE AND COALSNAUGHTON PARISH CHURCH Scottish Charity No SCO18155 The Rev Bill Izett led both services on Sunday 27 May. At the 9.30 am service the congregation welcomed Lynne Mack who will be joining the congregation as a Reader. In his sermon Rev Izett continued the

Stewardship theme and told the congregation about Barnabas who was a friend of the Apostle Paul. Barnabas practised stewardship in a number of ways. He encouraged people, did mission work, led prayer for the community, and shared biblical truth and knowedge. He was also responsible for gathering in funds to send back to the persecuted church in Jerusalem. Photos/Memorabilia of the Queen’s reign would be appreciated to help decorate the Church premises as would baking for the Cake and Candy stall and prizes for Pick a Prize. 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 SNP branch are holding their next meeting on Thur 7th June 7pm upstairs in the Mansfield Arms in Sauchie. We will be discussing the latest on the Independence Referendum, fundraising and other current news. All those wishing to join are welcome to come along on the night or alternatively, contact the Convener Jim Mitchell on 570577.

Tillicoultry 2nd Tillicoultry Rainbows: Is your daughter ages 5-7? Does she like playing games, doing art and craft, making new friends? If you have answered yes then contact 211318 and leave a message for further details. Or you can email clacksguides@yahoo.co.uk. Zumba Class: A Zumba class is held in Tillicoultry Centenary hall on Wednesday’s from 8pm – 9pm. Contact 01259 721886 for information. CAP: Come along and join our free Rhyme, Song and Storytelling sessions for under-fives at Tillicoultry Library on Thursdays from 10am - 10.30am Lodge Ben Cleuch 782; A bingo tea will be held on Friday 4 May at 7pm to 7.30pm. Please go early for a seat.

Tullibody Slimming World: Slimming World takes place on Wednesdays at 5pm in The Civic Centre, Tullibody. Braes and banchory residents association; the agm will be held 14 may at 7pm in Banchory primary school. All welcome. 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. On Sunday Morning, the theme was “The Importance of Right Relationships”. Janet Doran read from part of Romans chapter 12. In the evening, Mhairi Dawson shared some experiences from the recent Denominational Camp at Inchinnan. Rev Graham Brown also spoke on “The Problems of the Elder Brother”, and read part of Luke chapter 15. Christianity Explored meets on Wednesday at 7 p.m. There is no Bible Study this week The Friday Club for Kids is on Friday from 6 until 7.30 p.m. Services take place on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Kites Group and Creche meet at 11 a.m. There will be a Soup and Sweet Lunch after the Morning Service with donations being received for Christian aid.

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CLACKMANNANSHIRE CELEBRATES DIAMOND JUBILEE IN STYLE AS HRH The Queen celebrates 60 years on the throne, celebrations have taken place throughout the whole of the UK, from special concerts to 1,000 boat flotillas, but here in Clackmannanshire, Wee County residents have also been embracing the occasion by hosting their own events. Beacons were lit,flags flying and street parties were held as the county celebrates the Diamond Jubilee in style. Four of the beacons in Clackmannanshire, were along the Ochils on Dumyat, the Nebit, Wester Kirk Craigs and Law Hill. All events across the county were co-ordinated by Lord-Lieutenant Rt. Hon. George Reid and the Depute Lord Lieutenants. Clackmannanshire Council will be holding a touring exhibition which will include Coronation memorabilia,

photographs of the Queen’s visits to Clackmannanshire in 1963 and 1997, reminiscences of Her Majesty’s Coronation and local visits, as well as a look at the changes in the county during the last sixty years. It launched in the Dumyat Centre, Menstrie during Gala Week and will travel to seven venues throughout the county over the next three months. Clackmannanshire Provost Tina Murphy said: “The Diamond Jubilee is a wonderful occasion for the whole country and the people of Clackmannanshire should be warmly congratulated for the large number of events which have been organised over a long period of time. They have really risen to the occasion. “The Council exhibition will also give many people the opportunity to recall some fabulous memories and at the same time for our young

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people who see for themselves part of the history of this wonderful county.” Many communities in Clackmannanshire are organising their own celebrations. Events will kicked off on Friday, 1st June with the Diamond Jubilee Ball in Alloa Town Hall and there was a ceilidh in Dumyat Centre on Saturday, 2nd June. In Muckhart, a Jubilee event - “The Big Lunch” took place at the Play Park on Sunday 3rd June, along with a Jubilee fun day at the No.5 Inn, with

Pictured is Eilidh Hutchison who was the winner in the Alloa Community Council Jubilee poster competition.

Eilidh’s design was put onto a cake baked by Alloa’s Greggs the Baker branch. A similar cake will be

baked and raffled as part of the forthcoming Community Council fun day this Saturday.

a bouncy castle, a barbeque, stalls, games and music. The Diamond Jubilee Garden Party took place on 3rd June in the Nova Scotia Gardens, Menstrie. Events still to come include Sauchie and Fishcross having a street party Today (Tuesday

5th June) outside Sauchie Hall on Mar Place from 10 am until 5pm and a street party being held in Holly Grove, Menstrie, from 10am until 11pm. All Gala Days in Clackmannanshire throughout the summer will also have a Jubilee

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theme. Dollar Museum are also holding a Jubilee exhibition featuring Coronation Day, 2nd June 1953, in Dollar. There are photographs of some of the events during the day: Tree Planting, Fancy Dress Parade, Children’s Sports, Five-a-side Football, Floodlighting of the Burnside, Bonfire on Gloom Hill and Dancing to Andrew Rankine’s Band in West Burnside. Also featured is the visit of Queen Elizabeth and Prince

Philip to Dollar on 28th June 1963. Photographs record Provost Miller greeting the Royal couple, their entertainment by gymnasts and the Pipe Band at Dollar Academy and the Guard of Honour formed by the CCF, Boys Brigade, Girls Brigade, Scouts, Guides, Cubs and Brownies. Also recorded is their arrival by car and their departure by the Royal Train from the gaily decorated Dollar Station. Visitors may also see many

souvenirs of the Coronation with Dollar connections. There is also an exhibition in Alloa Tower, which will take place between 31st May and 4th June. LordLieutenant Rt.

Hon. George Reid said: “Her Majesty has given 60 years of committed and unstinting service to the people of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth, which we

celebrate with respect and gratitude. “I have to be at the official celebrations in London as the personal representative of the Queen in Clackman-

nanshire. I am sorry not to be in the Wee County with local people, but I am sure that my Deputy-Lieutenants will be actively engaged in our many Diamond Jubilee events.”

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Your Horoscope Brits would rather have internet access Predictions than a shower By Anne Smith T

Aries (21 March - 20 April) xxxx This June will be a dynamic, lively and interactive month. There’ll be new information, new people - all this with strong impact on the couple. There’ll be a lot of discussions and plans for joint projects, domestic planning and family-focused interest.

Libra (24 Sept - 23 Oct)

Venus, Libra’s ruler, will be retrograde, which xxxxxxxxxx makes June rather complicated on the whole and with natural repercussions on relationships. However, Venus’ retrograde movement will end on June 27th, it’s again about a cycle that will end and that will bear important significance. In conclusion, June will be a complex month that will require attention and patience.

Taurus (21 April - 21 May) xxxxxxxxx June 2012 will primarily be financial. There’ll be a lot of interest in business, in certain transactions, in purchasing, selling, calculating, efforts will be directed towards finding new methods of raising the income on the 11th Jupiter will enter your house of money, boosting the material appetite!

Scorpio (24 Oct - 22 Nov) With the Sun and retrograde Venus xxxxxxxx in your eighth house, on the agenda of this month could also be the recuperation of some goods, an inheritance or issues related to other people’s money: couple or business partners, collaborators, etc. No matter what the situation is, you’d better not take risks and act with more diplomacy.

Gemini (22 May - 21 June) The xxxx big news, though, is that on June 11th 2012 Jupiter will enter Gemini. For a year ahead, it’ll open new horizons to you and create new opportunities. Jupiter is the Greater Benefic, bringing good luck, enthusiasm and prosperity. Having it by your side will help you develop and advance.

Sagittarius (23 Nov - 21 Dec) xx is the last month in which Mars June will still be in your house of career, and Jupiter will be in your house of work for the first decanate only. Both Mars and Jupiter are active and enterprising, and if you haven’t made big mistakes, they have probably helped you to progress a lot lately.

Cancer (22 June - 23 July) In some cases, the sensation could be xxxxxxxxx that the situation is out of control, and that you have no power to interfere. Fortunately, you’ll be very sensible and you’ll find solutions when in need, at least for some improvement, if not for solving the problem. However, it’ll hardly be enough. Leo (24 July - 23 Aug) xxxxxxxxx You’ll have plenty of opportunities to meet the right person, because June 2012 promises a full social life with many collective events. A breeze of fresh air will be felt in your stable relationship, too, if you have one. There’ll be something refreshing in the air, something that will keep you in a good mood. Virgo (24 Aug - 23 Sept)

xxxxxxxxx Jupiter, the ruler of Virgo’s house of couples, will enter Gemini and make a square with Neptune, which is precisely in your house of couples. There’s the risk of getting over enthusiastic, of making the wrong impression, of getting involved in suspicious situations that could interfere with career or prestige, maybe of using your relationship to advance socially and hierarchically.

Capricorn (22 Dec - 20 Jan)

With xxxxxSaturn in your house of career and with retrograde Venus in your house of work, in the professional area you’ll feel a mix of pain and pleasure. You’ll enjoy your work but it’ll be badly paid, or you won’t like it but the money will be tempting, or you’ll take pleasure in doing your work but you’ll find out that you have to start all over again.

Aquarius (21 Jan - 19 Feb) With Mercury in your house of work, it’ll xxxxxxx be an appropriate period for intellectual work, for preoccupations related to communication, information, as well as tasks requiring handiness. Everything involving calculations, editing, or drawing will go well. You’ll also feel the need for change and variety! Pisces (20 Feb - 20 Mar) xxxxxxxxxx Jupiter’s arrival at your fourth house on June 11th will mark the beginning of a one-year period of good luck with home and properties. For now, collaboration is an important source of income, but it needs to be dealt with prudently and tactfully, because it is a vulnerable area.

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he internet and social media are now as much a part of everyday life as the air we breathe.We all know people - and you may be one of them - who are virtually addicted to their mobile phones and can’t make a move without checking their Facebook account. But could you live without it and what would you be prepared to sacrifice to hang onto your handset? According to a study by London’s Science Museum, most people are prepared to give up having a shower or a flushing toilet rather than lose their internet connection. The museum surveyed 3,000 adults about what they couldn’t live without and the internet ranked as second most important, beaten only by sunshine for us weather-obsessed Brits. Incredibly, everyday essentials such as having clean water and owning a fridge were considered to be less important than having access to the internet, ranking at third and fourth respectively. And Facebook came in at number five in the league of things we couldn’t live without, beating the National Health Service which only managed to secure enough votes to make it into sixth place. Sarah Richardson, the museum’s exhibition manager, called the results “crazy” and when you consider that most people voted the internet as more important than having a shower or fresh fruit and vegetables, it’s certainly difficult to disagree.”Brits are obsessed by the weather, so it’s not surprising sunshine was rated as the top thing we couldn’t live without,” says Ms Richardson. “But to say you can’t live without material things over drinking water is crazy.”It seems having fresh drinking water is something that many of

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us take for granted but is becoming scarcer in many parts of the world. If you see how little water others have to drink or grow food you soon realise water is fast becoming a luxury for millions.”The survey was carried out as part of the museum’s exhibition, Water Wars: Fight the Food Crisis, which looks at five different technologies being developed to help solve the problem of water scarcity and head off a future global food crisis. can’t live without: 1. Sunshine transport 26. Laptop 27. \The museum hopes that 2. Internet connection 3. Clean Chocolate 28. DVD player 29. the survey will show how many drinking water 4. Refrigerator Wristwatch 30. Make-up 31. people take things like clean 5. Facebook 6. National Health Flat screen TV 32. Wedding ring water for granted. Service 7. Cooker 8. Email 33. Tumble dryer 34. Bottled Ms Richardson adds: “Many 9. Flushing toilet 10. Mobile water 35. eBay 36. Bicycle of us don’t realise how much phone / smartphone 11. 37. iPod 38. Air conditioning fresh water goes into the Tea and coffee 12. Washing 39. Disposable nappies 40. food we eat everyday - from machine 13. Shower 14. Light bulbs 41. Spell-check vegetables to our favourite Central heating 15. Painkillers 42. Satellite navigation system chocolate bar. “It takes 13 16. Fresh vegetables 17. (GPS) 43. Push-up bra 44. bath tubs to grow ingredients Vacuum cleaner 18. Kettle Nintendo Wii 45. iPad 46. Gym for just one bar of chocolate! 19. Sofa 20. Shoes 21. Fresh membership 47. Season ticket As we import about 40% of fruit 22. Google 23. Car 24. to your football club 48. Freezer our food from abroad we’re Hair straighteners 25. Public 49. Xbox 50. Twitter indirectly using a lot of other people’s water.”And Answers on page 27 because we know you’re curious, here’s 1. Month for us to see Roman emperor Across the full list of things we (8) 1. Circus performer fits into macro

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ith T in the park coming up this summer, I am choosing a singer/ band to talk about each week to let you know the sights of them at the moment I have chosen Nicki Minaj this week because she will be performing on Sunday 8th July. Nicki Minaj born in the Caribbean and raised in New York City from the age of five and the Caribbean singer catches an attraction to all ages but mainly teenagers and young adults. I’ll let you know what Nicki Minaj’s top five songs are. “Your love” this song features Jay Sean which reached number one on billboards, this making Nicki Minaj the first female artist to top the chart unaccompanied since 2002, lyrics are touching young teenagers can relate to this song. “Startships” the lyrics are more for teenagers up, the song is what you would listen to before going out good lyrics. “Super Bass” the song is aimed for girls who might be falling in love with a boy and feels that the boy is taking her heart, very good lyrics. “Turn me on” the video for this song shows she is a doll that needs turned on to become alive, lyrics

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or anyone who has time during the summer holidays this year , it would be worthwhile to pop down to Alloa Tower. Alloa Tower is the Largest and oldest keep in Scotland. This building was homed to the Erskine family during the 16th century, the building contains several medieval features. Today Alloa Tower is very beautiful and lovely outside a lot of people don’t know how good it would be to go and learn all about the history of Alloa Tower, opening times are from the 3rd May to the 31st August Thursday to Monday 1-5 pm. Giving up an hour of your time to learn something new will be good, if you go have fun!

mean only one person who can make her real and come alive. “Marilyn Monroe” most people won’t have heard of this song the lyrics are moving, they tell you to never let anyone walk over you the song features quotes that Marilyn Monroe said. Nicki Minaj is the type of artist a lot of people will listen to mostly teenagers or young adults because there isn’t much that a teenager hasn’t gone through so they can look up to her. Her songs “Starships” and “Marilyn Monroe” these are my personal two favourite songs from the artist, I couldn’t choose just one because they are both inspirational songs. I like Starships because I am a teenager so I can relate to this song through the lyrics they are great this is a song you probably could never get bored of. I also like the song Marilyn Monroe because Marilyn Monroe is one of my role models her quotes are very inspirational they tell you to never change for no one because if they don’t like you for who you are they aren’t worth it, I would say to anyone who is reading this who is going to T in the park this year that Nicki Minaj is another definite must go see!

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he last couple of weeks I started off with two simple keep fit moves for everyone. Now I think it is time to step it up not a little bit but much more. So this week I thought we could try two new moves and add them into the last couple of weeks moves. Push up’s are good for general fitness they are one of the best exercise for upper body. Push up’s won’t help you lose weight but will get your upper muscles stronger, only do as many as you can at first and then gradually do more as you feel you can. Position your arms about 3-6 inches outside your shoulders, be sure to go right down to the ground and back up not to fast you don’t want to pull a muscle.

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The second move this week is roughly the same as the last couple of weeks but I’m changing it a little, it’s back to the crunches but this time find something not to heavy that you will injure yourself but not to light that you won’t feel the workout, something just right for yourself you will know what is right because everyone is different, at the gym you would use a weight that suites you. After you have found something lie on the floor like you do with crunches and bring yourself up with your hands in front of yourself, do 100 a night if you can after every twenty take a twenty second break and just do the same after every set of twenty. You might find just normal crunches are for you everyone is different so if you are struggling with having something in your hand and bringing it up just put it down and put your hand behind your head and just do normal crunches, you will be starting to see the difference and feel the difference in yourself now for the summer coming.

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Community Pride Soars in Diamond Jubilee Year More than half Britons say they’re proud to live in their communities, with pride amongst the young rising more than in any other age group

n the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee year, community pride in the UK has risen sharply, with more than half (58%) of Britons saying they are proud to live in their community, compared to just 49% last year. However, the findings from the May Gurney Community Pride Index, show the biggest jump in community pride is among the young, with 57% of those aged 18 – 24 years-old saying they are now proud to live in their neighbourhood, compared to just 39% of those who were asked the same question last year. Other younger age groups showed a similar rise in community pride, with 58% of those aged 24 – 34 years-old now saying they are proud of their community (compared to 42% last year); with 57% of 35 – 44 year-olds now saying they are proud of their area, com-

pared to 45% in 2011. Those aged 65 years-old and older remain the most passionate advocates of their area, with 63% saying they’re proud of their neighbourhood. Greg Michael, May Gurney Group Strategy and Business Development Director said: “As communities across the UK prepare to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee on Sunday 3rd June, the feel-good factor appears to be having a knock-on effect on community spirit and engagement, with more people saying they are proud to live in their communities, despite the tough economic conditions and spending cuts. “It appears that as people spend more time at home and strive to reduce their living costs, they’re coming to appreciate the areas in which they live more, and are taking the time to experience the

social benefits and facilities their communities offer. “Apparently small things like a council-run park, an award-winning recycling service, a quality library or clean streets can all have a significant impact on the way people perceive their immediate surroundings. Thus as pride in the community and surrounding areas grows, so does people’s sense of ownership, desire and appetite to look after their neighbourhood. “This is great news for Britain and a real legacy for the Diamond Jubilee year.” People living in the North of England are most proud of their community, and showed the highest jump in community pride, with almost two-thirds (64%), saying they are proud to live in their neighbourhood, compared to just 47% of Northerners who said the same thing last year.

Those living in Yorkshire and Humberside were the most proud of their communities with a huge 72% of people saying they are proud of where they live, with those in the North East (69%) the second most proud. Those living in the South East showed the lowest relative sense of community pride, however more than half (54%) of those living in the South East still said they are proud to live in their community. When asked which council services they thought were most important to their neighbourhoods, refuse and recycling topped the poll with 71% of those surveyed choosing this as an important service. Schools and adult education were said to be important by 58%, followed by street cleaning (56%), roads maintenance (55%) and maintenance of public parks and open spaces (48%).

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weecounty Sous Chef Job No: SLN/21908 SOC Code: 5434 Wage: ÂŁ18,000 - ÂŁ22,000 Hours: 40 hours per week over 7 days Location: Stirling, Stirlingshire FK9 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 28 May 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: We are looking for a Sous Chef with experience managing a kitchen and excellent communication and leadership abilities in order to develop the team and to set a bench mark for others to follow, whilst maintaining food quality and hygiene standards within the business. The applicant would need to be used to not only fresh food, but also volume. With a core menu and specials changing twice a day, every day, the applicant must have a good knowledge of working with fresh food and have the ability to motivate the team. As Sous Chef here it will be your job to ensure that perfection leaves the kitchen every time. The kitchen is the heart of a Village Pub and Kitchen and we want to be known for our award-winning food. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll have the charisma to help the Head Chef to inspire, lead and develop a talented team in a busy kitchen with lots going on.

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PLUMBING & DRAINAGE ENGINEER Job No: SLN/21903 Employer Reference: Dyni-Jet SOC Code:: 5314 Wage: Negotiable Basic Plus Commission Hours: FLEXIBLE Location: Scotland FK16 Duration: Temporary Date posted: 28 May 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: This vacancy is due to start on 18/06/2012 and end on 17/12/2012. Time served plumber engineer Must have a can do attitude and be willing to work hard, will also need key electrical skills and be familiar with high pressure water jetting and its operation.Main duties will involve emergency repair of taps, pipe work, toilets, cisterns, showers both mixer and electrical , high pressure drain jetting and rodding however Major installations will also be part of the job will also need to have good communication skills as will be in direct contact with customers and working within their home Must possess a clean driving licence as a van and uniform will be provided Gas qualified is an advantage. Primarily working in the Edinburgh, Fife, Perth regions but

SEASONAL FRONT OF HOUSE ASSISTANT Job No: SLN/21905 SOC Code: 6211 Wage: ÂŁ6.08 PER HOUR. Hours: 14+ per week, 2 out of 7 days, between 9.30am and 5.30pm Location: BANNOCKBURN, STIRLING FK7 Duration: Temporary Date posted: 28 May 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: This vacancy is due to end on 31st October 2012. Previous experience is preferred. You will be working in a visitor centre on a seasonal basis. Duties will be serving customers, handling cash, meeting and greeting clients, selling memberships and any other related duties as required. More hours may be available during peak season to cover holidays. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Claire Walker at National Trust for

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Location: Stirling, Stirlingshire FK7 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 18 May 2012 Closing date: 29 June 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: We are looking to recruit an ambitious and driven Store Manager who can inspire and motivate their team to drive sales and ensure that each customer receives a service that they won` t forget for all the right reasons. You will be responsible for coaching and motivating your team to achieve results by setting the standard for Sales, Standards and Service within our marketplace. In order to succeed you will be commercially aware with a passion to be the best! You will be a strong leader with the ability to consistently drive and improve the overall performance of the store. You will have previous retail store management experience with a proven track record in sales. How to apply You can apply for this job by visiting login.amris.com/ wizards/harveys/vacancyView. php?requirementId=1972&jId=34 Opens new window (unless JavaScript disabled) and following the instructions on the webpage. Employer Harveys Furnishing Group Limited Musicians Job No: SLN/21826 SOC Code: 3415 Wage: £27.000 per year pro rata Hours: 21 hours per week,3 days from 5, Monday-Friday 10am-6pm Location: Stirling, Stirlingshire FK8 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 18 May 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Musicians, lower strings, upper strings, classroom musicianship required. We are looking for inspirational and visionary musicians and teachers to join the Big Noise Raploch Team. Based on internationally celebrated Venezuelan El Sistema programme, our vision is to transform lives with music. Experienced and passionate about music, education and community practice, you will have a conviction about the socially transformative impact of music for children and communities and a desire to be part of this ambitious charitable organisation. Initial application in by cv and covering letter. Short listed applicants will be invited for interview and audition. All successful applicants will be subject to PGV checks. Closing date 8th June 2012. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Lilian Matheson at Sistema Scotland, admin@sistemascotland. org.uk. Employer Sistema Scotland

ELECTRICAL FOREPERSON Job No: ALL/23439 SOC Code: 5241 Wage: £13.59 PER HOUR + RESPONSIBILITY PAYMENT Hours: 39 PER WEEK, MONDAY FRIDAY, BETWEEN 8AM - 4.30PM Location: ALLOA, CLACKMANNANSHIRE FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 24 May 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Must hold 17th edition and appropriate City and Guilds units to act as a qualified supervisor and take responsibility for inspection and testing. A driving licence is essential. Based in Alloa and working throughout the Central Belt. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to R Cooke at Marshall Construction, r.cooke@marshallconstruction. co.uk. Employer Marshall Construction HGV Driver Job No: ALL/23440 SOC Code: 8211 Wage: Exceeds Nat Min Wage Hours: 40 per week 5 days out 7 days, nights and weekends Location: Alloa, Clackmannanshire FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 25 May 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Must have HGV licence with extensive experience. A current ADR is desirable and driver CPC would be preferred. The applicants need to be flexible with working hours. Duties will include local driving and all other associated duties as required. Full job discussion at interview. Immediate start. For an application form, you can telephone 01340 871 401 How to apply You can apply for this job by visiting www.mcpherson.ltd.uk Opens new window (unless JavaScript disabled) and following the instructions on the webpage. Employer McPhersons Ltd HGV1 BULK TIPPER DRIVERS Job No: ALL/23441 SOC Code: 8211 Wage: £8 to £10 Per Hour Hours: VARIOUS Location: Alloa FK10 Duration: Temporary Date posted: 28 May 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: This vacancy is advertised by Recruitment Direct who are operating as an employment business.Experienced HGV 1 Bulk Tipper drivers require for temporary ongoing work. Dayshift,Nightshift and weekends. Must be prepared to do overnights. Immediate starts available. How to apply

For further details about job reference ALL/23441, please telephone Jobseeker Direct on 0845 6060 234. Lines are open 8.00am - 6.00pm weekdays only. All calls are charged at local rate. Call charges may be different if you call from a mobile phone. Alternatively, visit your local Jobcentre Plus Office and use the customer access phones provided to call Jobseeker Direct. The textphone service for deaf and hearing-impaired people is 0845 6055 255. DAY & NIGHT CARE ASSISTANT Job No: ALL/23444 SOC Code: 6115 Wage: Meets National Minimum Wage Hours: SHIFTS Location: Alloa, Clackmannanshire FK10 Duration Permanent: Date posted 28 May 2012: Pension details No details held Description: We are a well established care organization that provides a safe and homely environment where the unique needs of individuals are recognized and skilled staff is available. To ensure this we offer training and development for all staff to ensure that service standards are achieved. You will provide residents with the highest standard of basic care and support, in accordance with the Homes philosophy of care and the individual care plan. While acting in accordance with the policies and procedures of the home. RESPONSIBILITIES: To build strong and meaningful relationships with the residents and assist them with their Activities of Daily Living ADLs to help them maintain and improve, where possible, their independence, individuality and mobility assistance with ADLs includes, but is not limited to: Bathing, dressing, grooming & eating. How to apply For further details about job reference ALL/23444, please telephone Jobseeker Direct on 0845 6060 234. Lines are open 8.00am - 6.00pm weekdays only. All calls are charged at local rate. Call charges may be different if you call from a mobile phone. Alternatively, visit your local Jobcentre Plus Office and use the customer access phones provided to call Jobseeker Direct. The textphone service for deaf and hearing-impaired people is 0845 6055 255. Bar Staff Job No: ALL/23445 SOC Code: 9225 Wage: Meets Nat Min Wage Hours: 6-14 hours per week over 7 days between 12.30pm - 1.30am Location: Alloa, Clackmannanshire

FK10 Duration: Temporary Date posted: 28 May 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Temporary leading to permanent. Must be 18+ Duties include: Serving customers with drinks; collecting payment and operating the till; keeping the bar area clean and well stocked; washing glasses; talking with customers and playing a key role in creating a welcoming, friendly atmosphere. May be required to lift weights 25kgs with cellar work. No experience necessary as full training will be provided. The employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010. We do not accept applications through the Bar so Applicants should apply by email ONLY. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Robert Hunter at Gartmorn Lounge, gartmountlounge@btconnect.com. Employer Gartmorn Lounge CLEANER Job No: ALL/23448 SOC Code: 9233 Wage: Meets Nat Min Wage Hours: 8-12 PER WEEK, MONDAYFRIDAY, MORNINGS PREFERRED Location: ALLOA, CLACKMANNANSHIRE FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 29 May 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Previous experience and references essential. To be responsible for both home and

office cleaning and all associated tasks as required. Based in Tullibody. Please email CV to enquiries@therossconsultancy. com or post completed Jobcentre Application form. How to apply You can apply for this job by obtaining a Jobcentre Plus application form by selecting this link www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/es5. pdf Opens new window (unless JavaScript disabled). Alternatively you can request an application form from any Jobcentre Plus Office and returning it to Ian Ross at Life Style Scotland Ltd, 16 The Cedars, Tullibody, ALLOA, Clackmannanshire, FK10 2PX. Employer Life Style Scotland Ltd Gardener Job No: ALL/23449 SOC Code: 5113 Wage: Meets Nat Min Wage Hours: As and when required basis no set working pattern Location: ALLOA, CLACKMANNANSHIRE FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted 29 May 2012 Pension details No details held Description: Previous experience and references essential. Duties to include general gardening and landscaping tasks as required. Please email CV to enquiries@ therossconsultancy.com or post completed Jobcentre Application form. How to apply You can apply for this job by obtaining a Jobcentre Plus

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weecounty application form by selecting this link www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/es5. pdf Opens new window (unless JavaScript disabled). Alternatively you can request an application form from any Jobcentre Plus Office and returning it to Ian Ross at Life Style Scotland Ltd, 16 The Cedars, Tullibody, ALLOA, Clackmannanshire, FK10 2PX. Employer Life Style Scotland Ltd CHEF/COOK Job No: ALL/23450 SOC Code: 5434 Wage: MEETS NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE Hours: 38 HOURS A WEEK Location: ALLOA FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 29 May 2012: Closing date: 15 June 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: We require a cook/ chef to join our small team to produce high quality foods for our delicatessen counter. Freshly made items ‘to go’ such as salads, cook veg, deserts, soups, pies and ready made meals.. Health and Hygiene certificate required. Must have a sound knowledge of costings and portion control.Be willing and able to work and help out in front shop, chat with customers, giving advice on all products sold. How to apply For further details about job reference ALL/23450, please telephone Jobseeker Direct on 0845 6060 234. Lines are open 8.00am - 6.00pm weekdays only. All calls are charged at local rate. Call charges may be different if you call from a mobile phone. Alternatively, visit your local Jobcentre Plus Office and use the customer access phones provided to call Jobseeker Direct. The textphone service for deaf and hearing-impaired people is 0845 6055 255. BUTCHER SHOP ASSISTANT Job No: ALL/23451 SOC Code: 1163 Wage: MEETS NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE Hours: 40 HOURS A WEEK Location: ALLOA FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 29 May 2012 Closing date: 15 June 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Must be passionate about food, knowledge of butchery and meat products preferred. Customer Service skills are paramount as advice will be given to customers on the products sold. Must be an enthusiastic team member and be willing to work as part of a team. HACCP and Food Safety systems required and ability to manage shop daily trading activities, and cashing up. How to apply For further details about job reference ALL/23451, please

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telephone Jobseeker Direct on 0845 6060 234. Lines are open 8.00am - 6.00pm weekdays only. All calls are charged at local rate. Call charges may be different if you call from a mobile phone. Alternatively, visit your local Jobcentre Plus Office and use the customer access phones provided to call Jobseeker Direct. The textphone service for deaf and hearing-impaired people is 0845 6055 255. ON PREMISES DISTRIBUTOR Job No: ALL/23454 SOC Code: 9139 Wage: EXCEEDS NAT MIN WAGE SALARIED Hours: 24 HOURS PER WEEK OVER 3 DAYS Location: ALLOA/PERTH FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 30 May 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: We currently require an on Premises Distributor based from our Perth Plant, working on site for 2 customers in Alloa and Glenrothes.Must have own transport as role will involve travel between sites (Expenses will be paid). The main duties will include the distribution and collection of the work wear, the replenishment of wearer and on be committed to providing the highest level of clean towels and floor mats and dealing with site janitorial queries in an efficient and timely manner. You must service. You will be smart in appearance, have good communication skills with the ability to pay attention to the finer details, adopt a flexible approach to your role and working hours and, above all, have an obliging nature. Uniform and full training provided email for an application form or send a c.v. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Seonaid Evans at Johnson Apparrel Master, Ruthvenfield Road, Perth, Perthshire, PH1 3SW or to seonaidevans@jsg.com. Employer Johnson Apparrel Master General Labourer Job No: ALL/23455 Employer Reference: Lab/clck/dac SOC Code: 9129 Wage: £7.00 - £7.30 per hour Hours: 16 Hours per week, Monday - Tuesday, Days Location: Alloa, Clackmannanshire FK10 Duration: Temporary Date posted: 30 May 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Labourer urgently required for TWO DAY assignment in Alloa. The job will involve general labouring duties, clearing sites, and disposing of refuse. Immediate start. How to apply You can apply for this job by

sending a CV/written application to Lynsey Farmer at Pertemps, lynsey. scotland@pertemps.co.uk. Employer Pertemps Labourer / Supervisor Job No: ALL/23456 SOC Code: 9139 Wage: £8 - £10 per hour Hours: 40 per week, over 7 days, between 7am and 7pm Location: Alloa, Clackmannanshire FK10 Duration: Temporary Date posted: 31 May 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Must have previous experience in a similar position, ideally in a supervisory position. A CSCS card would be an advantage. Must be IT literate. Must be able to lift weights up to 25kg. Duties will include working within a power station, supervising staff, updating systems, using MS Office, general labouring, and related tasks as required. How to apply You can apply for this job by telephoning 01324 485090 and asking for Jayne McNeil. Employer Manpower Plc Cleaner Job No: ALL/23458 SOC Code: 9233 Wage: £6.35 per hour Hours: 10 hours per week,MonFri,9am-11am Location: Alloa, Clackmannanshire FK10 Duration: Temporary Date posted: 31 May 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Temporary part time cleaner required for light duties in well run community centre. For an information pack please call 01259218139. May also call 01259218139 How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to May Richmond at Hawkhill Community Association, may. hawkhillcc@yahoo.co.uk. Employer Hawkhill Community Association 360 Excavator Driver Job No: ALL/23430 SOC Code: 8229 Wage: £10 Per Hour Hours: 40 over 5 Location: Alloa FK10 Duration: Temporary Date posted: 23 May 2012 Pension details: Pension available Description: We are looking for an experienced 360 Excavator Driver for an immediate start in Alloa. Applicants must have a valid CPCS card and be able to provide two checkable references. To apply, contact Mike Reilly on 0131 454 3979. How to apply You can apply for this job by

telephoning 0131 4543979 and asking for Mike Reilly. Employer ABC Contract Services Nurse RGN Job No: ALL/23423 Employer Reference: jobs.31202.776@hcone.aplitrak. com SOC Code: 3211 Wage: Competitive rates of pay apply Hours: As and when required basis - no set working pattern Location: Alloa, Clackmannanshire FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 21 May 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: RNA or RGN Level 1,RNMH or RMN Level 1 required. To register as a nurse or midwife in the UK visit www.nmc-uk.org Opens new window (unless JavaScript disabled). HC-One is a care provider with a clear vision and we are looking for qualified RGN with excellent clinical skills to help us become the kindest care home operator in the UK. Our colleagues are really important to us and they are at the forefront of changing the ways we deliver care in our homes. We’re changing and we would like to invite you to be part of this exciting new development. You’ll need to demonstrate a positive can do/will do approach coupled with good communication and interpersonal skills to succeed. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by employer. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to jobs at HC-1, jobs.31202.776@ hcone.aplitrak.com. Employer HC-1 Care Assistant Job No: ALL/23422 Employer Reference: HCO33327 The orchard SOC Code: 6115 Wage: Competitive rates of pay apply Hours: To be discussed, Mixed, Days,Nights,Weekends Location: Alloa, Clackmannanshire FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 21 May 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Various hours available (Days and/or nights) We are looking for kind and positive team players with a can do approach to join us. This busy, caring role will be rewarding, challenging and never dull. Your main duties will include; helping Residents with personal care and mobility to maintain dignity, activity based Care, assisting with meal times and completing Daily Care Plans.You’ll be calm under pressure

and have good communication and interpersonal skills. You’ll also have the ability to work on your own initiative displaying tact and sensitivity. You’ll need to be able to relate to people from a wide variety of backgrounds and have basic administration skills too. Contact Linda Main 01259 720550 Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by employer. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to HC-ONE at HC-1, jobs.46486.776@ hcone.aplitrak.com. Employer HC-1 PETROL STATION MANAGER Job No: ALL/23421 SOC Code: 1163 Wage: NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE Hours: FULL TIME 5 DAYS OUT OF 7, TIMES TO BE ARRANGED Location: ALLOA, CLACKMANNANSHIRE FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 21 May 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Must be 18+ as serving petrol and alcohol. Must be IT literate. Previous retail management experience essential. Duties to include the day to day running of a convenience store/off licence/petrol station, including managing, staff rotas, and any other related tasks as required. Permanent role subject to a six month probationary period. The employer has 23421. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Wendy at Penny Petroleum, wendy-newton@ live.co.uk. Employer Penny Petroleum HOTEL SERVICES ASSISTANT Job No: ALL/23417 SOC Code: 9233 Wage: £6.14 Hours: 20 HOURS PER WEEK ON A ROTA BASIS INCLUDING WEEKENDS Location: ALLOA, CLACKMANNANSHIRE FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 18 May 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: To assist with the dayto-day cleaning and hotel duties of the home.The company also offers an attractive remuneration package including overtime rate and company sick pay scheme. . please apply direct to parklands by tel; 01259 720172 or e-mail; parklands@mealmore.co.uk How to apply You can apply for this job by visiting parklands@mealmore.co.uk and following the instructions on the webpage. Employer Parklands Care Home

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Tuesday 5.6.12

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New Boxster is lighter, longer, faster and more frugal

orsche first showed the ‘Boxster concept’ car back at the 1993 Detroit motor show branding it as “the affordable Porsche”. Whilst the purists were never convinced, the car went into production in 1996 and “is now part of our heritage’” said Porsche GB’s new managing director Chris Craft. That car, known as the 986, was also “the car that saved the company,” said product manager Jim Willows. Then there was the next Boxster, known as the 987; now, there’s a new Boxster, known rather confusingly as the 981. It helps to know your numbers when you work for Porsche, said Willows, even if the system appears illogical. And while previous Boxsters have shared much with the 911, the new one isn’t quite so reliant on its older sibling, getting, for example, its own doors for the first time, said Willows. It also gives cues to the forthcoming 918 Spyder, which Porsche describes as a ‘super sports’ car. With new 911 recently launched, now Boxster and 918 to come “it’s a great time to be at Porsche,” said Craft who moved from Volkswagen in Milton Keynes to Porsche in Reading a month ago.

“In our view, this Boxster is a huge step forward,” he said. The car is lighter than its predecessor by up to 35kg, depending on model and 40 per cent stiffer; overall length is increased by 32mm with the wheelbase 60mm longer. But the big story, said Willows, is efficiency. Fuel consumption has been improved by almost 15 per cent with CO2 emissions falling from 221g/km (Boxster S with PDK) to 188g/km with combined fuel consumption of 35.3mpg;

combined fuel consumption for the Boxster with PDK is 36.7mpg with CO2 emissions of 180g/km. An auto stop-start function, electromechanical power steering and electrical system recuperation are among the features that help improve the efficiency, said Willows. The new Boxster is on sale now priced from £37,589 with Boxster S from £45,384. As always, you can expect demand to be quite strong which will mean little or no discounts.

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ver the past 10 years the property industry has witnessed house prices skyrocket, but now it seems the tables are finally turning on the UK housing market as prices start to slide. However, while home owners watch their property’s worth depreciate, farmland is experiencing a welcome rise in value. Property investment is always being touted as a good way to generate income and create a nest egg for the future - if you can get on the ladder that is. But buying a house or flat to let is no longer where the money is. If you’re looking to make a sound investment in property then you need to get yourself down to the country. Unlike much residential property, farmland values have risen by 29 per cent on average over the past six months and are forecast to increase further this year. Not surprisingly the best quality land in the most desirable locations is set to increase the most in value, according to research by estate agent Savills. Ian Bailey, head of Savills’ rural research, says: “Unlike most

property assets, farmland continues to significantly increase in value as world food shortages and rising commodity prices make it the choice of a wider range of investors. Average values now stand at £5,000 per acre, although this figure masks the prices now being achieved for prime arable land, which is often realising in excess of £8,000 per acre, while sales of prime dairy land have recorded values of in excess of £10,000 per acre”. The property market experienced a turbulent start to the year and slowed even further as the months progressed. The rate of house price growth slowed during the second quarter to 10 per cent compared with 17 per cent during the first three months. Despite this, growth for the first six months of this year is not far behind the 30 per cent achieved for the whole of last year, says the estate agent. Jessica Simpson of Savills’ farm agency, says: “Although values continue to rise, increased costs have brought yields on farmland back to between one and two per cent. While investors are still in the

market for UK farmland, they are currently looking at capital growth over the next 10 years as opposed to short-term yields. “The credit crunch has affected confidence, particularly in the sub-£2 million price bracket, where applicant numbers have fallen. However, applicant numbers in the over-£5 million bracket have increased, which mirrors both the prime country house and prime central London residential markets”. There has been more buying activity by private individuals who cite investment rather than lifestyle as their primary motive, while most of the sellers have been nonfarmers, who are either selling up or relocating. But it seems the turbulent market is affecting farmers, as fewer of them are selling, according to Savills. So forget renovating that house or flat to rent out - the real property investment could lie in the countryside.

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Tuesday 5.6.12

JUNIORS

Sauchie Junior’s golf day at Alloa golf club on 22 nd June

auchie would like to thank the golf club for their help throughout the season by having this day. The club have had some issues with the pitch at Beechwood during the winter and with the help of the golf club managed to get games back on quicker than they thought possible. Within the team there are a number of the players enjoy a game of golf and also a few of the club supporters are members at Alloa golf club. Arnold Clark Alloa Vauxhall are sponsoring the event. There is a car on offer to the first player to get a hole in 1 at the 7 th hole and other prizes for hole in 1 at different holes on the course as well as longest drive, nearest the pin and the first 3 teams will get prizes. The format is that there will be 72 players on the course playing simultaneously from a shotgun start in teams of 4. The scoring is “stableford” and there are limited places left so if you fancy playing get in touch with George Goodwillie on 01259 722473 as soon as possible. The cost is £40 which includes tea/ coffee and a filled roll prior to the 9am tee off and after your 18 holes there is dinner included in the price before the prize giving.

ee County Vaulters Joanne and Hannah Eccles have returned from a successful trip to the International Wiesbadener Pfingstturnier. Held in the castle park in Wieisbaden Germany last weekend. Both sisters are previous winners of this International equestrian vaulting master class however on this occasion it was Joanne who triumphed with

of 14 min 29.33 secs with both events proving to be Club records. This was the highlight of a weekend where Central athletes won six medals in all including a fine effort from Alastair Hay with Silver in the 1500 metres, clocking 3min 51.75 secs in a tactical race. There was a great run from 15 year old Kathryn Gillespie as she continues to underline her credentials amongst top-class opposition, Kathryn taking Bronze in the 800 m in 2 min 15.44 secs. Central athletes picked up further Bronze medals and personal bests through Peter Muirhead in the Long Jump with a best of 6.96 metres and decathlete Calum Brown with 15.90 secs for the 110 metre hurdles. There were tinges of

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EQUESTRIAN Hannah taking second place. Both girls vaulted on W.H.Bentley lunged by John Eccles. Third place in the competition was taken by Simone Jaiser from Switzerland. The competition which is by invitation to the World’s top vaulters was contested over 2 freestyle rounds. The first was held outside in floodlight on the Saturday evening with the final round early Sunday evening.

MUCKART GOLF

ATHLETICS Alex Hendry proved to be Central Athletic Club’s top athlete at the Scottish Senior Track and Field Championships held at Scotstoun, Glasgow on 2nd and 3rd June 2012. Alex tackled the 3000 metres Steeplechase on the Saturday taking Silver in a person best of 9 min 21.34 secs then ventured back onto the track on Sunday to face the second part of this tough double in the 5000 metres. Alex is perhaps better known for his Cross Country and Hill Running efforts but here the 21 year old showed his maturity and track credentials by sitting on the pace and making a determined strike for home over the last 600 metres as he swept to victory in a fine new personal best

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disappointment with fourth places from Andrew Butchart in the 1500 metres but a new personal best (3 min 53.85 secs) and Michael Wright 3000 metre Steeplechase (9 min 37.19 secs). Martyn Paterson in the 400 metres (49.47 secs) and Tom Watson in the 800 metres (1 min 55.95 secs) gave their all in highly competitive finals while Matthew Sutherland came home in 16 min 4.37 secs to record a personal best in the 5000 metres and also had the compensation of a new personal best in his 1500 metre heat (4 min 6.96 secs). Lewis Millar defended his Gargunnock Hill Race title and came home in 30 min 38 secs for an emphatic victory.

ATHLETICS

essica Stitt of Alva Academy was celebrating her first ever Scottish medal after taking a bronze in the S1 girls triathlon at the Scottish schools pentathlon championships held at Grangemouth on Saturday. Overall it was an excellent day for Central AC athletes with further medals for Daniel Polatajko from Dunblane, Tom Chandler of Balfron, both taking Silver medals and a bronze for Caitlin Edgar from Crieff, showing that Central AC are one of Scotland’s leading clubs in the event that tests athletes abilities across the full range of running, jumping, throwing and hurdling. Jessica opened well with an excellent personal best 1.37m High Jump for 2nd place. A further personal best Shot (6.46m) left her in 3rd place with the final 600m event left. Jessica had to stay within 2 seconds of the athlete in 4th place to stay in the medals and found herself behind with 200m to go but she dug deep in the home straight to close the gap to 0.5s and took 3rd place and bronze. Daniel Polatajko, competing in the under 17 age group opened with a personal best Shot (9.45m) then negotiated a tough 100m hurdles race into a strong headwind in 18.38s. Further excellent performances in the

ne of the busiest weeks in the Muckhart Golfing Calendar started with the busiest Monday 9 hole Twilight medal yet with Alan Dudds finishing in the gathering gloom with 19 points to take the gents prize and Alex Glaister winning the ladies section. Tuesday saw the annual Davina Pettigrew Greensomes for the ladies which was won by Ingrid Brooker and Avril Hendry with a 65, followed by Pat Ferguson and Avril Hendry with 69. Afterwards the ladies had a special afternoon birthday tea for member Eleanor Dye celebrating her 90th Birthday and a great time was had by all. (going by the noise and pink cheeks leaving the building) On to Wednesday and the midweek Gents Medal was won by Alex Reid, right back to form with a 71-6-65, winning by 3 shots from Willie Black and new member Tony Pinder who both shot 68. Thursday saw the much anticipated Gents Veterans Open for the John Pettigrew Trophy. Always a popular event we suffered a delayed start due to heavy overnight rain falling on the hard ground and initially taking a while to shift, but finally got under way 90 minuteslate and the benefits of the winter work were seen as the course stood up very well to the rain that continued throughout the day. It was all looking verytight at the top as a succession of drowned rats reached the warmth of the clubhouse until our own Boyd Houston came in with a remarkable 82-18-64 after starting with a triple bogey 7. Our thanks go to all our guests for their fortitude and to the greens staff for keeping the course playable all day. Our scratch teams were both in action with the Ladies scoring a tremendous 4-1 away victory at Blairgowrie (3 wins and 2 halves), the Gents losing out narrowly 3-2 at King James V1, while the auld yins in the Caledonian League kept up their 100% record with a 4-2 away win at Royal Montrose. A busy week end then ensued starting off with annual Captains Day, hosted by our respective Gent and Ladies Captains Ian

Barker and Alex Glaister. A combined team and individual event over 100 players competed. The Gents Team prize was won by ‘Alva Old Boys’ (Kenny Rogers, Brain Murphy, and Andy Goor) with 89 pts, followed by ‘Tank Squad’ (Drew Page, Andrew Smith and Sam ‘Commander’ Campbell) 1 shot back. The Mixed Team was won with 85 pts by ‘Middle for Diddle’ (Christine Malcolm, AlanWright, and Roy Houston), and the Ladies Prize was won by ‘Jubilant Jubilees’ (Romy Murdoch, Jan King, Linda Nelson) on 70 pts. Gents Individual was won by Hugh Cowbrough with 41 pts pipping Andrew Smith on count back, with Ann McCrorie winning the Ladies with 39 pts by 1 from Maria Symington. The week finished with a ‘sold out’ field of 86 Gents Pairs competing in our annual 4 Ball Open, in excellent conditions spiced up a little by some ’interesting’ pin positions. Scoring was very good and the last few groups in saw a rapid change on the leader board. The Top Handicap Prize was won by A&E Logan of Linlithgow with 63 on a better inward half from A& E Farquhar from Tulliallan/Callander, with Muckhartpairing J Kean and Hugh Cowbrough one shot further back. The Scratch Prize was won by R Sinclair and P Taylor of Muckhart with a superb 67, with fellow members Eric Honeyman and Neil MacDonald one shot back We also managed to fit in a Dutch visiting party as well who loved their day, and we must acknowledge the hard work and professionalism of Keith, Evelyn and Greg in the shop, Colin and his greenstaff , Hugh and the Bar Staff, Mairi and the kitchen brigade, and the Match and Handicap team in ensuring the week went very well. Unfortunately we couldn’t finish the week with aLotto winner as no one had the numbers 1, 7, and 9 that were drawn out on Sunday evening, so it’s a £300 Rollover next week.

Long Jump (5.41m) and 200m (24.6s) saw Daniel in 2nd place going into the final 1500m event, holding a narrow advantage over the 3rd places athlete. Daniel tracked him throughout the race then sprinted hard in the home straight to hold the gap to under a second which was enough to hang onto silver in 2504 points. Tom Chandler, the Scottish indoor champion, was competing in the under 15 age group and opened well with 12.62s in the 80m hurdles then followed this with a personal best 5.53m long jump to place him 2nd in the Scottish rankings in this event. A 26.29s 200m and 9.79m Shot put put Tom 2nd, 70 points behind the leader with just the 800m left. Tom knew he had to beat the event leader by 5 seconds to take Gold and pushed hard for the whole 2 laps of the race finishing in an impressive 2:18.14mins. However his challenger managed to stay in touch finishing 2 seconds behind and Tom had to be content with Silver in an excellent score of 2580 points. Caitlin Edgar was representing Morrison’s Academy in the under 15 girls event and is still very much a novice in the sport but left the rest of the field trailing in the opening 75m hurdles event, making light of the strong headwind,

to win in an excellent personal best 12.11s to place her 2nd on the Scottish rankings. A 1.30m High Jump and personal best 7.64m Shot left her in 4th place overall in a tight battle for bronze. She then produced a superb personal best 4.86m Long Jump to win the event and put her into the medal positions. Caitlin then set her 4th personal best in the 800m (2:46.46mins) to secure 3rd place and a bronze medal with a new personal best score of 2470 points. Central were well represented with Emily Batchelor of Dunblane, competing in the under 17 girls event. Emily is an experienced competitor holding the Scottish indoor under 16 title however under the different age system the schools use, Emily, still only 14, found herself up against high class 16 year olds. She performed well though with 13.83s in the 80m Hurdles, a personal best 7.43m Shot, 4.77m Long Jump, 1.39m High Jump and a huge personal best 2:34.21min 800m for 2589 points and 6th place. Also gaining experience at this level were Heather McKenzie of Balfron who produced a personal best 7.36m shot in placing 11th in the under 15 girls event and Jack Houghton of Dunblane who took 8th in the S1 boys triathlon.

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DOLLAR GOLF

tuart Morrison winner of the Dollar Seniors Open. Tuesday 29th May - Dollar Seniors Open The hot spell of weather relented for the Dollar Seniors Open on Tuesday 29th May but left some fiery fairways and testing greens on an otherwise dry, pleasant and benign day. However, as ever, there was a strong field, keen competition and some good golf but none better that that of 12 handicapper Stuart Morrison who coped well with the conditions to return a nett 61 and a win by three shots to secure the prestigious Kavanagh Trophy. The full results are as follows: Scratch: 1st V. Allan 70; 2nd A. Reid 71. Handicap: 1st Stuart Morrison (12) 61 (Winner of the Kavanagh Trophy). Ages 50-57: Joint 1st C. Murray (6) & G. Marshall (15) 67; Joint 3rd J. Aman (3) & A. Todd (19) 69. Ages 58-64: Joint 1st K. Ellacott (11) & T. Moffat (20) 64; 3rd T. Black (23) 65; 4th B. Hutchison (16) 66. Ages 65 plus: 1st M. Todd (10) 66; 2nd T. Young (17) 67; 3rd R. Russell (7) 68; 4th J. Perry (9) 69. Saturday 2nd June - Moir Medal Div 1: 1st Steven McPherson (6) 64; 2nd Vic Allan (5) 64; 3rd John McMillan (11) 65. Div 2: 1st Fraser Stewart (14) 62; 2nd Gordon Hyde (20) 63; 3rd Jim Steedman (13) 65. Dollar Ladies Wednesday 30th May - Club Championship (Rd 2) 1st Kayleigh Marshall (19) 60; 2nd Elan Borrowman (15) 66.

COUNTY GOLF GREAT GOLF IN THE COUNTY MATCH PLAY CHAMPIONSHIP. The spectators who watched the first and second round ties were treated to some quality golf in the County Match Play Championship. In the first round, three ties went past the 18th with nerves being tested to the full. 2011 Champion Scott Moffat (Braehead) had a close game against fellow club mate Jim Muir. All square after 16 and when Scott went one up at the 17th when Jim hit trouble, and then reached the putting surface, it looked all over but no…. a three putt by Scott took the match to extra holes, and he won through at the 21st with a good up and down from a greenside bunker. In the all Braehead battle, Ross Benvie won easily against County Boys Champion Rikky Alexander, and there was another titanic battle between experienced campaigner Steven Horne and Allan Watson ….. Watson winning through at the 20th. Darren Hulston was three up after six against Ian Guthrie and won on the 15th. The in –form County Captain Jamie Aitken cruised into the second round with a 5/3 win. In the second round, Scott Moffat had another marathon winning at the 23rd, and Braehead’s David Findlay recorded his second win by one hole.

The Championship is completed this week with the semi-finals and final. FULL RESULTS--- ROUND 1 (Braehead) Ross Benvie (Braehead) beat Rikky Alexander (Braehead) 5/3 Jamie Aitken (Alloa) beat Sandy Douglas (Alloa) 5/3 Allan Watson (Braehead) beat Steven Horne (Tulliallan) 20th Scott Moffat (Braehead) beat Jim Muir (Braehead).21st Darren Hulston (Dollar) beat Ian Guthrie (Alloa) 4/3 Barry Cousins (Alloa) beat David Beaton (Braehead) 19th Peter Shearer (Dollar) beat Michael Robertson (Alloa) 2/1 David Findlay (Braehead) beat David Milloy (Alloa) 1 hole ROUND 2 (DOLLAR) Aitken beat Benvie (conceded) Moffat beat Watson 23rd Hulston beat Cousins 2/1 Findlay beat Shearer 1 hole Semi-final line up to be played at Tillicoultry. Final at Alloa. Aitken v Moffat; Hulston v Findlay. LOCAL EVENTS COMING UP June 9th Campbell Stoddart Trophy (Tulliallan) Regretfully Alloa had to cancel the Patton Trophy Mixed Foursomes last weekend (the Jubilee) due to lack of entries. DISAPPOINTMENT FOR LOCALS IN SCOTTISH STROKE PLAY E N The three local golfers E in the Scottish Stroke play K E Golf Championship at D Kilmarnock Barassie last L weekend missed out on good E performances. S Best chance came from P Dollar’s Scott Borrowman who made the cut with L L rounds of 70 and 76, A however a third round of 85 T Y sent him down the field and M although he recovered with a N A 75, his four round total of 14 T over was well behind French

winner on 10 under. Lawrence Allan(Alva) just missed the cut with rounds of 76 and 73, his first round leaving him too much to do. Alloa’s Jamie Aitken joining the field as a last minute entry, started with a 1 over par 74, pretty good in the circumstances, but then fell away in the second round. While all three must have been disappointed, it was even worse for the Scottish elite golfers with many missing the cut and only one finishing in the top ten.

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ents With the course in very good condition, and the weather holding up nicely, we have the Braehead Golf Club Championship Qualiiers , Round 1 on sat 1st, Round 2 on Sun 2nd, results as follows BGC Club Championship 01/06/12. CSS 69 Best Individual Gross A Watson 64 BGC Club Championship 02/06/12 CSS 69 Best individual Gross S Moffat 67 With the top 16 qualifing for the matchplay on Friday 8th June as follows Club Championship M Rust 66 + 69 = 135 A Watson 64 + 72 = 136 S Moffat 72 + 67 = 139 R Benvie 69 + 71 = 140 J Muir 70 + 71 = 141 P MacLeod 74 + 69 = 143 D Finlayson 70 + 75 = 145 C McParland 75 + 72 = 147 G McEwan 71 + 76 = 147 A Borek 71 + 77 = 148 A Anderson 76 + 73 = 149 S Beattie 73 + 77 = 150 S Douglas 73 + 78 = 151 G Shaw 75 + 77 = 152 D Craig 76 + 77 = 153 R Scobie 80 +75 = 155 Division 2 Club Championship With the top 16 qualifing for the matchplay on Thursday 7th June as follows G Taylor 78 + 76 = 154 S Torrance 80 + 78 = 156 J A Glass 78 + 84 = 162 J Johnstone 76 + 87 = 163 G Carroll 81 + 83 = 164 D Wright 80 + 85 = 165 G McNair 83 + 84 = 167

W Aitken 84 + 84 = 168 J Thom 82 + 86 = 168 S J Neilson 80 + 88 = 188 E Kane 84 + 85 = 189 A Tough 94 + 76 = 170 B Robinson 88 + 82 = 170 B Little 85 + 84 = 170 T Todd 85 + 85 = 170 C Somerville 85 + 85 = 170 Division 3 Championship Club With the top 16 qualifing for the matchplay on Monday 4th June as follows Gr Chapman 90 + 90 = 180 A Greenhorn 87 + 94 = 181 J Colston 95 + 90 = 185 J Logan 92 + 94 = 186 T Breen 91 + 97 = 188 A Fotheringham 96 + 93 = 189 M Wilson 95 + 94 = 189 L Stevenson 88 + 102 = 190 J Christie 97 + 94 = 191 J McKail 98 + 94 = 192 A McLaughlen 94 + 98 = 192 A Masterton 103 + 90 = 193 G Feeney 107 + 88 = 195 Ga Chapman 105 + 90 = 195 D Gallaher 102 + 94 = 196 D Hawke 104 + 93 = 197 Good Luck to all the qualifiers in the Matchplay Stages. Juniors. Bob McInally Stableford Trophy 28/05/12 Css 70 G McCart 46 pts S Beattie 35pts B McAdam 32pts I am sure that all the Prize Winners and all fellow competitors would like to thank the greenkeeping staff for the excellent course presentation and condition Well Done Lads !! Best Par None.

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Wee County Harriers took part in the Babcock Three Lochs Way Diamond Jubilee Challenge. They entered two teams and the team comprising of Jane, Lesley, Fiona Nicol, Stephen and Gordon were placed 2nd in the mixed team category and 3rd overall with a time of 3h 27mins. Photographed above: Back row (L-R), Sandy Hunter, Lindsay Strother, Gordon McNeil, Anne Motion, Lesley Gault, Stephen Beveridge. Front row (L-R), Liz Moffat, Fiona Craig, Jane Binnie and Fiona Nicol

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Scottish Cup win for Treetops

Late on, they finally got ahead and went on to secure the win. Colin Comrie picked up the ball on the left wing, cut inside and darted towards goal, whilst fending off the challenges of two defenders he kept his composure to slot the ball home from around 8 yards – sending the crowd wild. A great individual goal by Comrie that emulated a Robbie Winters goal for Alloa last season. Then to firmly secure the win, super sub Alan Ward let rip with 20-yard belter to keep both Scottish Cups within the central belt. Brian Reid, Treetops manager was delighted after having been beaten in the other Scottish Cup back in April by local rivals Castleview. He said; “I thought we played the better football today and in the end just shaded it. “It’s been a long season but the rewards can be seen for everyone we have a good record at national level. “I can’t praise my players enough!” Treetops will take on local rivals Oakwood in the final game of the season at Recreation Park on the 10th June in the final of the Tom Hunter Cup kick off at 2 pm. Any team interested in FVWL next season should contact Secretary Gerry Watson on 07753 724552 for further details and the AGM will be held in the Hollytree Menstrie on Sunday 17 at 1pm. All new teams are welcome.

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MIGHTY WASPS NEWS Wasps get Bino’s in Stirlingshire Cup Draw

lloa Athletic have been drawn against Stirling Albion in next season’s Stirlingshire Cup. The teams were drawn together in the First Round draw with the winners to face recently promoted Dumbarton in the semi-final stages. The Wasps recent form in the competition has been poor, having to go back to Season 2007/08 when they last won a game in the competition defeating East Stirlingshire 2-0 before losing to Falkirk. The last time Alloa played Stirling Albion in the tournament was back on 20th September, 2005, losing 2-1 at Recreation Park, in front of only 269 fans. However at the start of Season 2001/02 the Alloa Athletic fans were treated to a “Classic Local Derby” in which “The Wasps” won 5-2, Gareth Hutchison scoring a hat-trick, helped also by goals from Willie Irvine, against one of his old clubs and Harry Curran, a repeat of this type of performance would certainly be mouthwatering. No date has been agreed for this seasons first round tie which is due to be played before 31st August, 2012.

Pre season friendlies

anager Paul Hartley having recently completed his UEFA A Licence 10 day course at the Sports Scotland National Centre at Largs between 20th - 31st May, 2012, has announced Alloa Athletic’s Pre Season timetable. The players will report back on Tuesday 26th June to start pre season training. The manager has fixed up the following pre season friendlies, all scheduled to be played at Recreation Park, apart from the Annual Keyline Cup Tournament in Oban. Tuesday 5th July v. Stranraer 7.45pm Closed Doors Tuesday 10th July v. Partick Thistle 7.45pm Thursday 12th July v. Cowdenbeath 7.45pm Closed Doors Saturday 14th July Oban Tournament 11.00am Mossfield Sports Complex Tuesday 17th July v. Falkirk 7.30pm Tuesday 24th July v. Raith Rovers 7.45pm To be arranged match against Stirling Albion in 1st Round Stirlingshire Cup (To be played before 31st August) The manager today will start a well earned two week holiday before the preparation for life in the Second Division.

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Scottish Cup win for Treetops Captain Young signs on for another season

A By Mark Wallace

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lloa based side Treetops landed the big Scottish cup on Sunday beating Greenock based side Mauakinhill by two goals to nil at Sauchie Juniors Beechwood Park. A decent crowd turned up for the encounter that was somewhat entertaining and lively. As expected, both sides were throwing everything into the match that at times in the first half was quite physical. The first half also saw the Forth Valley Welfare side goalkeeper, James Kirkham pull off a string of

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fine saves to keep the score blank at the interval. Half time gave the teams time to recoup and gather their thoughts for the second half. Given that they were only 45 minutes away from glory, both sides emerged rejuvenated and full of drive. Treetops started the second period as the better side and started overpowering the visitors. They came closed to taking an early lead but couldn’t take a golden chance that hit the side net.

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lloa captain Darren Young has agreed a new season long deal at Recreation Park with the league champions and is looking forward to being part of Paul Hartley’s squad competing in the Second Division.  The 33-year-old midfielder who signed for the Wasps last summer certainly played a vital part in the title-winning campaign, scoring twice in 34 appearances – one against Clyde back in February and the following week against Annan Athletic. The former Aberdeen and Dunfermline Athletic player, also won the Alloa 1878 Supporters Club “Player of the Year” award following his impressive first season with the Wasps.