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previously been found guilty of being concerned in the supply of cocaine and amphetamine. He was sentenced to five years’ imprisonment back in December 2011 at Inverness High Court. Robb had been driving on A872 Glasgow Road, Stirling when police officers stopped his vehicle. Officers discovered a quarter kilo of cocaine (237 grams) from within his glove compartment of the vehicle. Officers then BLIND COMPAN ALLOA Y searched his home in Alva where officers recovered 536 grams of amphetamine from the kitchen Domestic & Commercial and 1060g of benzocaine The Only Blind Company a mixing agent recovered from the main bedroom. You Need To Call The wholesale value of Quality Service Guaranteed. the cocaine was £13,000 Vertical, Roller Venetian and Velux with its street value being Free Estimates £52,000, with the value of the amphetamine beWHINS ROAD, ALLOA

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ing £500 with the street value being £5,360. Officers also discovered a quantity of money £29,238 and jewellery from a safe within Robb’s home Lindsey Miller, Head of the Serious and Organised Crime Division (SOCD), said: “Robert Robb was found with more than a quarter of a kilo of cocaine, half a kilo of amphetamine and more than a kilo of mixing agent, as well as almost £30,000 of money and jewellery. “This led to his conviction for the supply of controlled drugs, which counts as a ‘lifestyle offence’ under the Proceeds of Crime Act. “When we looked at the previous six years of this income, £90,051 could not be accounted for legitimately and was therefore deemed to be proceeds of crime. “Today’s confiscation order

means that Robb accepts that this sum represents his illegitimate gains. “The money will be added to the £60 million already gathered via the Proceeds of Crime Act, and re-invested in the CashBack for Communities programme.” Detective Inspector Dougie Telfer, of Central Scotland Police’s Serious Organised Crime Unit, said: “We will continue to target those who make money from criminality and this should send out a strong message to those involved. “Confiscation of the proceeds of criminal conduct causes significant disruption to those intent on profiting from crime. “This case involved a significant amount of work by our Financial Investigation Unit in identifying assets gained through the proceeds of crime.”

olice and Fire and Rescue teams were called to an incident last night (Monday) over youths running on the roof on the old Co-op building. Several police and a unit from Alloa fire station were called to

the car park in King Street to attend to the youths spotted on the roof. The fire service used their extending ladder to get onto the roof and to get the youths down.

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weecounty LETTERS Dear weecounty Reading the front page story this week was a shock as I did not realise that we had experienced so much rain on that day. I knew for a time it had been heavy but to read about local people being evacuated I was shocked. I thought the picture really shows how bad it was in Menstrie but it really makes me reflect and wonder if I have ever known the weather to be as bad in the past, and truly I do not think so. The weather has been bad this summer and has left many devastated this holiday season but to read that the weather has caused this in our local community it is horrendous. Jack, Alloa Dear weecounty I was reading the article about the male with the knife down his trousers and frankly there is no way he did not know it was there. This is a down right lie and clearly someone would know if they did or not. I was shocked when reading this as crime keeps surprising me when you hear what the accused has to say but to hear that the male had no idea really does make me laugh. To make up an excuse like that to the police and in court is shocking and in my way if you do the crime you do the time but now a days I do not think there is enough of that. I think that he could have found a better place to put the knife to keep it out of harms way at the party but to tell police he forgot it was there is something I just cannot possibly believe. Paul, Sauchie Dear weecounty I was very sad to hear about former councillor Eddie Carrick pass-

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ing away to cancer last week as he was a great motivator. He has done a lot of things for the local community and always triend to make a difference so to hear of his passing is a crying shame. In his time he did many things such as as name the recently built Clackmannan Bridge. He earned a great deal of respect from many local people and it is a shame to hear this. He will be sadly missed but his dedication and efforts will still shine on. Sarah, Tillicoultry

Dear weecounty Antisocial behaviour is a major factor that effects many communities in our local area and to finally hear that people are coming together to prevent it is just great. This issue has been on going to many years and nothing has been actioned but to know that people are trying to make a difference and make places safer is just great. More of this is needing to be done to improve our home towns as some places do need help in doing this but I think this is a good step in the right direction. Fiona, Sauchie Dear weecounty Justice was finally taken this week as a past offender was refused bail. In the past sentences have been light and some have been given extra treatment despite their past records but to learn that their past has been noted and has played a part in their sentence is great to know. Crime is easily dodged in some cases and sometimes it is very light hearted sentences that are given out but hearing this is great news. Justice has finally been done and it has been a long time coming but this is fantastic news. Craig, Menstrie

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Government minister visits Clackmannanshire

ocal Government Minister Derek Mackay was the guest of Clackmannanshire Council and Forth Valley College on Wednesday, when he made a Ministerial visit to the county. Mr Mackay said: “A strong and effective partnership between the Scottish Government and local government is central to improving quality of life for people across Scotland, and to delivering sustainable economic growth in a tight public sector spending environment. “I had a very productive meeting with Gary Womersley, Clackmannanshire Council Leader, and Chief Executive Elaine McPherson. “I welcome their reaffirmed enthusiasm for and commitment to improving outcomes for people of Clackmannanshire. “Over the last five years this Government’s approach to partnership working has given local authorities new financial freedoms to address local issues. “Although local authority budgets have been maintained, it’s important

that we adjust to substantial reductions in the overall Scottish budget, as pressures on public services increase. “Building a partnership for progress across the country will be essential as we work together to address challenges of the tight public sector spending climate, which is why I look forward to working with new administrations and new Council Leaders in the years ahead.” Councillor Womersley said: “Notwithstanding the financial challenges facing everyone at present, it was heartening to be able to discuss with the Minister a whole tranche of ambitious initiatives introduced and delivered upon by this Council, working with, at times, a wide variety of stakeholders, but ultimately all delivering outcomes for everyone in Clackmannanshire. “To be able to discuss with the Minister a whole series of activities from Planning to Shared Services where this Council are acknowledged as being at the forefront, is indeed a feather in this Council’s cap” After leaving Greenfield House, Mr Mackay visited Forth Valley College

where he met staff and participants from the Young Parents’ Project, before enjoying a short presentation from lead officer Craig Baird, Partnership Support Outreach Worker. Others present included health visitors, social care, employability workers and college students. The presentation focussed on the aims of the project, the benefits, the successes, the impact it has made on their lives and their future plans. Andrew Lawson, Associate Principal, Forth Valley College Alloa Campus, said: “The Clackmannanshire Young Parents’ Project is an important and inspiring initiative which we at Forth Valley College are delighted to be involved with. “Community engagement and forging partnerships with local organisations is imperative if projects like these are to be successful. It is exciting to see the impressive results already achieved by the Clackmannanshire Council led Young Parents Project and we hope to see many of the learners returning to our Alloa Campus in the future to continue their academic journey.” Clackmannanshire Young

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t was standing room only at the Clackmannan Gala 2013 inaugural meeting at Clackmannan Town Hall recently when around 30 people including mums, dads, children and those simply keen to volunteer, turned up to discuss initial plans for the first Clackmannan Gala Day in over a decade. The meeting was initiated by Clackmannan residents Barbara Kenny and Carol Hunter who are keen to see a gala day established in the village calendar once again. A number of suggestions and ideas were discussed on the night, including venue,

costing, fundraising and activities. The intention is to elect a committee at the next meeting, which will take place in the Bruce Lounge on Tuesday 18th September. The gala group are also hoping to benefit from the advice of members from other community groups in the Clackmannanshire area who they will be inviting to future meetings. Clackmannanshire East Councillors Irene Hamilton and Kathleen Martin also attended the meeting and pledged their full support to Clackmannan Gala 2013. Organiser Barbara Kenny said;

“We had no idea of numbers and were absolutely delighted that so many turned up to our first meeting and we are hoping that even more will want to join us as word spreads around the village. We are aiming to make this a gala day to remember.” Organiser Carol Hunter said; “We are hoping that other community groups in Clackmannan will want to have some input into the event, and that in the coming months local businesses will also consider making a contribution in whichever way - no matter how small – to this, our first gala day in well over a decade.”

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inners in the annual garden competition attended a special prize giving ceremony last Friday night.

The Clackmannanshire Council’s “Garden Competition” this year was very successful, despite the weather’s best efforts to ruin the party.

In this, the 37th year of the competition the competition attracted a fantastic 48 entries. Presenting the prizes, Depute Provost Donald Balsillie, said: “All the gardens in the competition showed a great deal of individual effort , skill and devotion to provide beautiful gardens which enhance the many communities in Clackmannanshire. “Vegetable growers should also be commended for producing such a high standard of quality produce in the wettest summer for 100years.” The Final judging this year took place on the 8th August,

with this year’s judge Mike Joyce from Falkirk Council commenting how he was very impressed with the high standard of garden’s in the final round of the competition. Mike particularly liked the clever, innovative use of space and the huge diversity in many of the gardens visited which made the final judging very challenging. The presentation of prizes took place on Friday, 7th September, at the Council’s Kilncraigs building where the winners were presented with trophies and vouchers from Councillor Balsillie in recognition of their achievements and their contribution to the wider community. The trophies, which were engraved will be kept by the winners for a year. This years overall winner Pamela Saunders from Upper

Yetts, Muckhart has entered the competition for several years , was best newcomer in 2008 and overall winner in 2009 . Councillor Balsillie added: “Pamela has our hearty congratulations for another outstanding achievement.” Prize winners and invited guests last Friday where also able to enjoy a selection of photographs on display of the gardens that entered the competition. They were shown on the large TV screen. Councillor Balsillie concluded: “This demonstrates better than words the wide range of gardens now entering the competition. “The Council would like to encourage many more gardeners to enter next year. We would also like to thank everyone who has supported and contributed to our competition to make it such a success over the years.”

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6-month sentence for knife thug D

avid Dryburgh appeared at Alloa court charged with carrying a knife. 33-year old Dryburgh plead guilty to the charge in relation to the incident that happened at 2330 on 14th August. The Forth Valley partnership CCTV had noticed 2 males gesturing to another male on the waste land leading onto Old Brigg Road. There also appeared to be a verbal exchange between the accused and other parties. The court heard that the CCTV operators informed police who

traced the accused and found him with injuries to his face and hand. The knife was also recovered and identified as a bread knife. It was also heard that a fight then broke out when the accused showed the knife and that there was blood stains on the knife. The defence claimed that Dryburgh ‘did not know where the knife came from, but it was in his possession’. Sheriff Mackie told Dryburgh, “In this case a custodial sentence is appropriate, and its going to be 6 months.”

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25 year old male was at court last week charged with assault and acting in a threatening or abusive behavior (S38(1) of the criminal justice and licensing (Scotland) act 2010), after reacting badly to his friends send text messages from his phone. Sean Robertson (25) plead guilty to the charge that happened back in April this year. The court heard how the previous evening 27th April 2012, friends of Robertson had sent abusive text messages on his phone – to the fury of the accused. Robertson reacted badly and on the 28th April, had sent a text message to a witness (former

friend) saying ‘my house now’. Upon his arrival at the locus, the witness and a passenger were startled when the accused appeared from behind his garage and opened the drivers door – with a knife with approximately a 3” blade in his hand. Robertson then started brandishing the knife towards the face of the driver of the car, shouting and swearing. It was heard that Robertson had gone mental shouting ‘you come down to my house’ and ‘he’ll get it, you are a f*****g fat b*****d, you are getting it as well’. Sentencing was deferred until the end of September.

Youth driving on a ‘provisional’ slams friend’s car into lamppost

t was heard at Alloa court how a 20 year old had ‘borrowed’ a friend’s car only to smash it into a lamppost. Alexander McKeever (20) had wanted a ‘shot’ in his friend’s car on the evening of 1st May 2012 but ended up slamming it into a lamppost after driving with no lights on. Witness statements recalled how they saw a small red car driving in Sauchie with no lights on, and how they decided to follow it as it turned into Branshill Road and then into

Parkhead Court. The court then heard how the car swerved erratically onto the kerb and slammed into a lamppost. When police arrived at the scene, they saw the red car on the path and damaged. The accused was detained on the 8th May after it transpired he was driving with no licence (on a provisional), without insurance and careless and inconsiderably. The accused plead guilty to the charges and was given a 6m ban and a £390 fine.

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Tillicoultry mum hosts Scotland’s ultimate summer party R uth Manton, 30 from Tillicoultry, Scotland won the ULTIMATE “all expenses paid” summer party, courtesy of McCain’s Summer of Sharing campaign. The delighted mum of one was in total shock when she was picked as the winner, especially when she found out that over 22,000 people had entered the competition. The ultimate summer party included private flair bar tenders that performed whilst making drinks on request, an amazing best of British gourmet food selection with everything you could possibly want at a British summer party, a personal waiter to treat them like royalty, an ice-cream van, a DJ playing all day long, a huge choice of decorations and lots of garden party games to keep everyone entertained. Ruth said, “I’d never won a competition in my life, so I still can’t believe that I was able to throw such an amazing party for my family and friends. It felt like I was at one of those parties you only read about in a magazine or see on TV, only I was the host. I’ve always loved McCain and I guess this is their way of thanking me for all those delicious Wedges and Home Chips I’ve bought over the years. Thank you McCain for

the best party ever!” Ruth heard about the competition on the McCain Summer of Sharing website and entered straight away. She had her party on Saturday 1st September at her mum’s house in Balloch and invited all her family and friends along with their kid’s. The competition was part of McCain’s Summer of Sharing campaign to promote McCain Wedges. The campaign included a daily giveaway of 100 free party packs over 30 days. Everyone who entered the daily giveaway was automatically entered into the prize draw to win the ULTIMATE “all expenses paid” party. To help you to continue to enjoy the great British summer with friends and family, McCain Foods is giving away FREE Wedges sharing bowls with every two packs of McCain Wedges - a great addition to any party as they’re perfect for sharing! To claim your FREE sharing bowl all you have to do is visit the McCain Summer of Sharing website – www. summerofsharing. co.uk and enter two unique codes from

promotional packs of McCain Wedges. One code can be found inside each pack. McCain Wedges are perfect for any occasion, especially those you share with your friends and family, whether you’re breaking out the bbq or throwing a party, there’s a flavour for every moment. The range includes a variety of timeless combinations such as, Lightly Spiced, Mexican, Sea Salt & Cracked Black Pepper & limited edition British Mature Cheddar and Red Onion. McCain Wedges are available in all major retailers. You can also visit www. summerofsharing.co.uk to find top tips to help your party run smoothly, fun party games and a range of delicious recipes using McCain Wedges, which all the family will enjoy.

Council Welcomes Additional Support for Childcare

lackmannanshire Council has welcomed an offer from the Scottish Government to provide direct and sustained support from its newly formed Care and Permanence Consultancy Team. The Government funded team is a new initiative designed to help local councils undertake comprehensive changes within their care systems. Councillor Gary Womersley, Council Leader, said: “I very much welcome the significant resource which the Minister for Children and Families has offered to support Clackmannanshire Council’s determination to bring improvement to our childcare service. “The service faces challenges which require a range of measures to overcome and our efforts can only benefit from this added resource. This is a welcome boost to the plans

that the Council is already drawing up to enhance capacity in the childcare service.” Staff from the Government’s Care and Permanence Team are experts in their fields and will provide advice in a number of specialised areas of childcare in addition to supporting the longer term change agenda the Council has set out. As well as the direct support from the Scottish Government, the Council is also drawing up plans to enhance capacity in the childcare service. Chief Executive, Elaine McPherson, said: “The independent review highlighted a number of broad issues of undercapacity in the service and further work is being done to quantify the precise extent of that and to highlight areas for potential investment. “A report outlining the details will be submitted to Council in the coming month.”

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Busy start for Dollar Music Society D ollar Music Society’s new Music in Dollar season kicks off earlier than usual this year, thanks to a very welcome appearance by two musicians who will be giving a free concert on Saturday, 15 September, at Sterling Furniture, Tillicoultry, between 1:00 and 3:00pm. The concert is organised by Enterprise Music Scotland as part of National Chamber Music Day. This is the second year running Enterprise Music Scotland has organised National Chamber Music Day. There will be 75 musicians performing at unusual locations all over Scotland on the day. Its aim is to promote chamber music to the public and to make them aware of their local

music club. Julian Reeves, from Dollar Music Society said: “We are delighted to have Sharon Dowsett and Adele Neilson from ‘Duo Concertante’ to perform for us, playing flute and guitar, and we’re grateful for the support of Enterprise Music Scotland. We hope lots of people will come along to Sterling Furniture for a taster of the great music we have for the 2012-13 Music in Dollar season.” Later in the month, Dollar Music Society will be holding its annual Coffee Morning, on Saturday, 22 September, at the Burnside Hall, Dollar, from 10:00am and 12:00 noon. Tickets are just £2 with all the proceeds going to support bringing

professional music to Dollar. There will be plenty of stalls including bric-abrac and cakes, and competitions. Julian said: “We hope everyone will come along and enjoy fresh coffee and scones and buy their season tickets for the Music in Dollar Season. The first concert is on Saturday, 6 October, when ‘Swing 2012’ plus jazz pianist, Paul Harrison will be playing Hot Club style swing jazz. Please join us for an evening of exhilarating jazz, good humour and great entertainment.” As usual, the concert will be held in the Gibson Hall at Dollar Academy, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets will also be available on the door, £8 for adults, accompanied children are admitted free.

Politicians voice concern over drugs deaths in Clackmannanshire G

ordon Banks, MP for Ochil and South Perthshire and Dr. Richard Simpson, MSP for Mid Scotland and Fife have commented on the recent drugs deaths figures released by the General Register of Scotland. In Clackmannanshire’s relatively small population, the number of deaths increased from 1 in 2010 to 6 in 2011. This increase of 500% is the highest across all reported council areas with Highland next at 250%, then Moray at 233%. The majority of those drug-users that died in Clackmannanshire were on Methadone with some also using other drugs. Figures show that drug deaths in Scotland as a whole in 2011 were at record level, with 584 deaths, up 20% on 2010 and up 76% on 2001. Methadone was implicated in, or potentially contributed to 275 deaths (47 %). Shadow Public Health and former Justice Minister Dr. Richard Simpson MSP said; “As a former Justice Minister responsible for Scotland’s drug policy and a Consultant Psychiatrist

specialising in addictions, I find these figures extremely worrying with an additional 275 premature deaths than when I was the minister in charge. Moreover, this is in contrast to England where deaths are reducing. The Drug Deaths advisory committee advice is to use more Suboxone as a safer alternative to Methadone is being ignored at a significant cost Gordon to life. Other countries, like France, which use this alternative substitute to Heroin, frequently have a substantially lower loss of life. Every death is a loss to a family and it is time for the SNP Government take firmer action to halt these unnecessary deaths.” Gordon Banks MP said; “These figures for Clackmannanshire and Scotland are depressing. It

Banks MP is concerning that a large proportion of the deaths, in this area and in Scotland as a whole, involved methadone which indicates that this approach is not working. The Scottish Government say that they are spending more money but clearly this approach should be under review - this increase in drugrelated deaths, to me reflect an ever-growing crisis that must be urgently looked at.”

Duo Concertante are: Sharon Dowsett (flute) and Adele Neilson (Guitar)

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£10,000 grant available to local communities

lackmannanshire Council has agreed the basis upon which it will make £100,00 worth in grants available to local communities throughout the county in a bid to improve quality of life in the area. The Council’s new Community Environmental Improvement Fund will be open to communities across Clackmannanshire after the public launch in midSeptember. In February 2012 the Council agreed to include £100K from its Invest to Save Fund for an Environmental Improvement Fund in the budget for 2012/13. Today (Thursday) the Council’s Enterprise and Environment Committee gave the goahead for the scheme to be launched. To receive a grant, communities have to demonstrate Spend to Save principles while at the same time developing community participation by residents who want to make a difference to their environment and improve the quality of life in their area. Committee Convenor, Councillor Donald Balsillie said: “ Each community will be able to apply for one project up to a maximum of £10,000, with the minimum grant being £4,000. In exceptional cases where projects can demonstrate a wide range of physical environmental benefits within a community, a larger award may be made. “To qualify projects must demonstrate an improvement in their community such as changing bedding plants to herbaceous plants to save on maintenance and materials or by using the money as match funding to draw in funding from

other sources. “Other ways the cash could be used is by providing, restoring or improving community environmental resources such as parks, community gardens, reduction of waste, reuse, recycling or use of environmentally friendly materials, gardens, local green spaces, woodlands or paths.” The fund is also aimed at establishing community and special interest groups with the goal of improving their local environment; improving degraded land, main streets and neighbourhoods for public benefit. Councillor Balsillie added: “We want to create communities that are, and feel, safer, by addressing crime and the fear of crime, creating safer places for people to meet and take exercise. “We also want to the money to be used to support vulnerable people and families, by addressing the needs of the elderly, considering how projects can involve and contribute to the needs of vulnerable people and their families. The criteria laid down for a grant to be made is that a project must be capable of completion within 12 months, be located within Clackmannanshire, and be unlikely to be able to proceed without this funding. The Community Environmental Improvement Fund will be publicly launched in mid-September and will be widely publicised throughout Clackmannanshire.. A guide leaflet and application form will be prepared in time for the Council launch, explaining how to apply for a grant under this new scheme. The initial application deadline is 31 October 2012.

Armed forces covenant

he Clackmannanshire Alliance have this week agreed in principle to sign the Armed Forces Covenant, following a meeting of the Alliance at Greenfield House last Friday. The Covenant, which will be formally adopted later this month will be signed by the serving and former members of the Armed Forces and their families working and residing in Clackmannanshire, Clackmannanshire Council, NHS Forth Valley, Central Scotland Police, Central Scotland Fire Brigade, Forth Valley College and Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface. An Armed Forces Community Covenant aims to underline at local level the support that already happens at national level through the Armed Forces Covenant which ensures

the Armed Forces and their families receive appropriate treatment in recognition of the role they play in the defence of civilians. Announcing the agreement in principle to sign the Armed Forces Community Covenant later this month, Provost Tina Murphy said: “The covenant aims to nurture understanding and awareness amongst the public of issues affecting the Armed Forces. “It is a formal but voluntary agreement of mutual support between the Armed Forces community and the public, voluntary and private organisations and agencies in Clackmannanshire to help the Armed Forces community feel part of the community in which they live and the community to integrate the Armed Forces community.”

and projects that improve the health, welfare or financial literacy of service personnel, veterans or their families. Councillor Womersley added: “Community outreach project bringing veterans together with their non-service equivalents to highlight the support that is available for them in their local community.” Once the Covenant is agreed and is in place, applications can be accessed through the ministry of defence. The Alliance is well-placed to co-ordinate the adoption of an Armed Forces Community Covenant, representing, as it does, all the components of civilian life in Clackmannanshire. A formal signing of the Covenant by the Alliance partners is due to take place on 25th September 2012 at Alloa Town Hall.

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Menstrie man to blame in death of driver A

tired driver caused a fatal four car pile-up while trying to drive home after drinks at a charity golf event. Sales consultant James Moran, 60, was also over the legal alcohol limit when his Mercedes Vito van brought chaos to the A876 road near the Clackmannanshire Bridge after driving through the night from Manchester. Father-of-two Peter Harper, 44, died of multiple injuries, trapped in the wreckage of his silver Vauxhall Astra. A firefighter and a passing GP who were at the scene just before 8am on August 5 last year were unable to save him. Moran of 7 Cloves, Menstrie, Clackmannanshire, was behind bars today after admitting a charge of causing death by dangerous driving. He faces sentence next month after background reports have been pre-

pared. Advocate depute Kath Harper, prosecuting, told the High Court in Edinburgh that first offender Moran - also a fatherof-two - had left his Menstrie home about 6a.m. on August 4 2011 to take part in a charity golf event. His friend, James Marshall, accompanied him during the four hour journey. The two finished a day of golf about 6p.m. then went to a dinner and presentation at a hotel. Ms Harper said Mr Marshall stayed in the bar and, when he went to the room he was sharing with Moran, the other man was already in bed. Soon afterwards Moran woke Mr Marshall and asked if he wanted to go home. “James Marshall felt as if he had only just got to sleep. He did not ask the accused why he wanted to go home but it suited him to go so he could make the

most of his day off, “ said Ms Harper. The court heard that Mr Marshall slept most of the way and Moran dropped him off at his home on Armadale, West Lothian. Moran then started out on the final leg of his journey to Menstrie, about 30 miles away. Ms Harper said the scene of the accident was a three lane stretch of road where there were two lanes for northbound vehicles and one lane for southbound traffic. Moran, heading north, swerved, forcing another car onto the grass verge to avoid a collision. Driver John Copeland, 43, later told police Moran had his chin on his chest and his head was moving with the motion of the van. Mr Copeland drove on, watching in his rear-view mirror as Moran’s Mercedes Vito strayed into the south-bound lane, into the path of three oncoming vehicles. He hit a grey MG causing the car to spin then collided with Mr Harper’s Vauxhall. The force of

Refurbished Classrooms at Alva Primary School

new pilot scheme aimed at testing high tech teaching methods is to be used at Alva Primary School. Alva Primary School was selected to pilot a series of hi-tech teaching aids, which will benefit schoolchildren in Clackmannanshire for years to come if successful. The new computer screens were unveiled this week, and given the thumbs up by the Council’s Education Convenor, Councillor Ellen Forson, when she visited the school to inspect them. Councillor Forson said: “It is extremely impressive to view all

the work which has been carried out at the school, and to the highest standard. The new hi-tech computers will be of outstanding benefit to the youngsters at the school and indeed for the many children attending the school in future years.” Over the summer months, the work being competed within just six weeks, Alva Primary School underwent a full refurbishment of four infant teaching classrooms as well as the infant area. Once completed the latest teaching aids were installed, including a 60 inch touch screen computer and the latest interactive computers for the young-

sters to use as part of their education. In total five of the big screen computers were installed, one in each of the four classrooms and a mobile version in the infant area. Alva Primary School head teacher, Craig Rennie said: “It makes modern technology more accessible to the children and provides an improved and enhanced learning environment in the infant area.” Initially 90 children at the school will benefit from the new technology, but will also prove to be a fabulous addition to the school for intakes in years to come.

the impact lifted both vehicles from the ground. Behind them was a blue Kia. “The deceased’s silver Vauxhall car turned clockwise in the air and landed across the top of the Kia’s bonnet. The Vauxhall continued to move through the air and came to rest on top of the crash barrier,” said Ms Harper. Firefighter Douglas Robertson, 36, who was on his way to work, found Mr Harper trapped and slumped unconscious over his steering wheel. GP Elizabeth Dunn, 29, tried to help Mr Harper as firefighters tore the roof off the car to free him. Moran was taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital where doctors found abrasions caused by his seat belt and blood samples confirmed he was just over the legal limit. He said he could not remember what had happened. In court, defence advocate Barry Smith, said Moran wished to apologise to Mr Harper’s family. The court heard that Mr Harper of Fairfield Road, Sauchie, was a site manager with Marshall Construction and was on his way to work in Broxburn at the time of the crash. Judge Lord Turnbull turned down Moran’s request to remain on bail pending sentence. “You pleaded guilty to conduct of the most tragic and most serious kind” he told him.

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Police are branded ‘shirtlifters’ by drunken yob A

22-year old man appeared at Alloa Sheriff court last week charged with a breach of the peace. John McMahon found himself in the dock after shouting abusive remarks at the police and acting in an aggressive fashion. The court heard how McMahon had been spotted at 0330 hours on the 23rd May on the CCTV, acting in an aggressive fashion, shouting and swearing at people in the street. When police attended, McMahon started to act aggressive towards them shouting ‘shirt-lifters’, ‘gay b******s’ and ‘you are all F*****g w*****s’. McMahon was believed to have heard a disturbance from a flat that he was in and decided to investigate. The defence stated that he had been drinking and accepted that he ‘reacted badly to the police engagement’.

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Clackmannanshire apprenticeship initiative I

t was announced last week that Clackmannanshire Council’s Enterprise and Environment Committee approved the financial support that will create 40 additional Modern Apprenticeships for young people. The Clackmannanshire Apprenticeship Initiative will provide funding to local companies to allow them to create new and additional apprenticeship places in the private sector. Committee Convenor, Councillor Donald Balsillie said: “These places will be targeted at 16-24 year-olds with priority given to 16-19 year-olds.” The Committee have agreed to support the initiative by providing £120,000 of funding over three financial years towards the overall cost of delivering the initiative, subject to it being approved by Council. Councillor Balsillie added: “Youth unemployment is a significant issue, particularly in Clackmannanshire. A Youth

Employment Summit was hosted by Skills Development Scotland in February this year to highlight this issue and examine how to improve on youth employment opportunities in the area. “One of the ideas that came out of the Summit was a suggestion for the public and private sectors to generate funding to support the wage costs of an additional 40 apprenticeships.” The Clackmannanshire Apprenticeship Initiative aims to help 40 Clackmannanshire young people, particularly school leavers, into apprenticeships and help local businesses in the private sector create the additional apprenticeship places. The average length of time to complete a Modern Apprenticeship varies depending on the sector and can be anything from nine months for a Modern Apprenticeship at level 2 in Business and Administration to four years for a craft apprentice. Councillor Balsillie added: “To be eligible for the Clackmannanshire

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Apprenticeship Initiative, businesses must have a business base in Clackmannanshire and operate in the private sector. They can be any size of company - small, medium or large - and must offer a job that will follow.” The cost of apprenticeship training varies depending on the sector and occupational area and can be anything from £1,550 up to £9,000. The Scottish Government has recently announced an additional £25 million of European Structural Funds for youth employment which stakeholders will be invited to bid into late Autumn 2012. There is potential for the Council to access some funding through this route. As at 31st May 2012, there were 218 individuals aged 1619 who were unemployed and seeking employment in the county. The Clackmannanshire Apprenticeship Initiative seeks to target this group by offering 40 new or additional apprenticeship places which accounts for almost a fifth of this group

t John’s is holding a second Autumn Fair on Saturday 15th from 10.00am to 12 noon in aid of the Building Repair Fund. Work is expected to start next spring to address the much needed repairs to the building. Last year’s Fair was very successful and they hope for support from the local community to repeat that success this weekend. There will be a variety of stalls (Home Baking, Bric a Brac, Crafts, Nearly New and a Bottle Stall) together with Raffles and delicious home baking to go with coffee and teas. A new congregation recipe book ‘Sweets and Treats’ will be hot off the

press. Fund raising has been going on for 18 months to raise over £300,000 needed to repair the beautiful building. Grants have been received from Historic Scotland and the Heritage Lottery Fund together with several other grants. The congregation have worked hard and raised nearly £8000. There is still a shortfall which it is hoped people will help them to reduce on 15th September. The photo shows members of the congregation ready to warmly welcome people to the Fair. For more Information please contact Kate Middleton - 01259 760833

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Tuesday 11.9.12

Society’s Alloa branch helps smash fundraising target for the RNLI

orkshire Building Society’s Alloa branch on the High Street has helped Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation to reach its £100,000 fundraising target for it’s Charity of the Year, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), four months early! At the beginning of the year Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation set a challenge to the Society’s staff to raise £50,000 for the RNLI which the foundation would then match pound for pound. It was hoping with the help of its staff and mem-

bers to raise £100,000 for the charity that saves lives at sea by the end of the year. “We have worked really hard to organise fundraising events but we couldn’t have done it without support from the people of Alloa! “We have another four months to keep going with our mission to raise as much money as possible for the RNLI and I hope our customers and members of the public in the town will continue to support us as we do what we can to raise money for this truly fantastic charity.” All funds raised by the

Society’s staff and through the support of customers and members of the public will be used by the RNLI to train more of its vital volunteer lifeboat crew and lifeguards who are called to the rescue – no matter what the weather, come rain or shine! Catherine Kaye, Corporate Partnerships Manager at the

RNLI charity said: “Corporate partnerships are very important to the RNLI and we are delighted to be working with Yorkshire Building Society as their charity of the year. “Staff in the branches and at head office have really engaged with the Come Rain or Shine Campaign to raise funds for training RNLI

volunteer lifeboat crews and lifeguards, so much that they have exceeded their fundraising target well ahead of the year end. “This is a fantastic bonus for our charity as we will now be able to fund essential training for more of our volunteer lifeboat crews and lifeguards so they can

continue to save lives at sea as safely and effectively as possible.” The £100,000 donation to the RNLI was made up the £50,000 raised by staff so far with Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation matching every penny raised and boosting the total to £100,000.

WIN FAMILY TICKETS With thanks to the organisers of Ayr Spectacular, the Wee County News has 2 family passes to be won! This is an event not to be missed! With dance and football displays, to motorbikes, cars and planes - not to mention the Jurassic Experience and even an area for the family dog, there is guaranteed to be something for everyone to enjoy. For your chance to win, answer the following question: Heather Smith, Dog Dancing Scotland.

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ALLOA ACADEMY Inter-House competition This week’s results are as follow: Erskine House 15 points; Schaw House 12 points; Bruce House 9 points. These are exactly the same totals as last week. Additional House points were gained this week by Rebecca Bissett and Shaun Morrison of 6B1 for a charity climb of Ben Nevis. Ms Monaghan also gained a point for Erskine House with a fantastic under-two-hours time in the Great Scottish Half Marathon, while Mr McGhee also gained a point for Schaw finishing the half marathon in a personal best time. Congratulations The following S4 pupils have gained the Advanced Gold Reading Award: Leah Bancroft, Angus Boyd, Max Breakenridge, Eva Carberry, Cameron Chalmers, Emma Crowe, Lucy Deas, Jordan Dow, Cara Fullerton, Keira Grogan, Louise Honeyman, Courtney Hunter, Edgar Lugo, Molly Lyle, Ronan McAleer, Lee Mitchell, Gillian Peden, Joanna Petrie, Ellie PoskittMarshall, Blair Rankine and Peter

Watson. All gain a point for their respective Houses. Young Scot Ambassadors Congratulations to our Young Scot Ambassadors who were selected via an application process. Jodie Currie and Ben King will represent S2; Iram Imran and Aliza Amer will represent S3; Katie McKenzie and Joanne McFarlane will represent S4 and Liam Wallace and Sophia Rehman will represent the seniors. S1 ambassadors will be elected at the end of September. House Captains At House assemblies this week, prospective House Captain will address the House and an election will take place. Successful candidates will be informed on Friday. Lunchtime and after –school activities. A wide range of activities is o offer to pupils at lunch and after school. Pupils signed up for clubs etc at the Freshers’ Fayre and, so far, attendance has been excellent.

Lunch clubs, which run from 12.45 – 1.15 p.m. include dance and basketball on Tuesdays and School of Rugby and gymnastics on Wednesdays. After-school football is on Tuesdays with badminton and table tennis on Wednesdays and rugby, hockey and girl’s fitness on

Operation Bionic launches to reduce doorstep crime

partnership working agreement between the local authorities and police has announced they will be working closer to reduce doorstep crime. Clackmannanshire and Stirling Councils’ Trading Standards

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Service and Central Scotland local traders are genuine, comPolice are committed to reducing petent tradespersons who rely both the fear of doorstep crime on word of mouth from satisfied and the number of incidents of customers and their reputation in doorstep crime occurring. the community for work. Over the summer period local “These traders find that they communities have been targeted do not need to seek new work by by bogus workers, travelling ‘cold calling’. Members of the criminals and doorstep crime. public can help calling Trading This has led to a fear of Standards and informing of any this type of crime, particularly instances of “cold-calling” or amongst the elderly and vulnerreceiving “fliers” advertising tradable. Experience has shown ers. “ that where consumers are ‘cold Trading Standards can be called’ by door-step traders, contacted on 01786 442764 or consumers, especially the most by emailing tradingstandards@ vulnerable, can be persuaded or stirling.gov.uk or consumeradpressurised into accepting work vice@stirling.gov.uk. which is overpriced, substandCouncillor Balsillie added: “By ard and generally not required. working together we can reduce In order to reduce this type the instances of vulnerable memof crime Trading Standards bers of our communities suffering and Central Scotland Police financial detriment from doorstep are working together with other criminals.” agencies including officers from Licensing and Benefit Fraud and the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency in a joint operation during the last two weeks in ouncillor Archie Drummond has September, to check spoken out and criticised the lack that any traders found of progress of the work required to are trading in accordreopen the Mill Glen in Tillicoultry ance with their legal and demanded a timetable for it’s obligations. reopening. Clackmannanshire He said; “Mill Glen is a popular Council’s Convenor recreational facility for people who live in of Enterprise and the my community as well as with numerous Environment, Councillor visitors to the town. It is bad enough that Donald Balsillie, said: the closure has gone on for too long but “The vast majority of to make matters worse there just isn’t

Thursdays. After-school times are 3.15 – 4.00 pm. The notice boards in the PE area have all of the relevant information. Tracking and Monitoring The first tracking and monitoring report of the session will be issued next week for all in S3-S6.

Punctuality Please be aware, if dropping off children for school in the morning, that classes start at 08.40. Pupils need to arrive well before this time in order to allow them to be in class for the second bell ringing at 08.40. Thank you for your support with this.

Council engaging through social media F

ollowing the success of last year’s Twitter 24 project, local authorities across Scotland will be holding another 24 hour event in September, utilising the social media channel to reach local residents. This year’s event takes place from noon on 18 September to noon on 19 September. It aims to raise awareness of the breadth and complexity of services offered by councils by giving residents an insight into a day in the life of their council. Many councils will also be hosting a Q&A session/online discussion from 6pm to 7pm on 18 September on Twitter/ Facebook to engage

directly with their service users. This year residents will also be encouraged to engage with councils directly through social media using the hashtag #mycouncil Council Leader Gary Womersley said: “We are always looking for ways to engage with our residents, to let them know about our services and also find out what they think about local issues. I hope lots of our customers will join in by tweeting with the #mycouncil hashtag when they speak to council staff or use one of our services during the 24 hour period.” This is the second year

that Twitter 24 has taken place and participating local authorities hope to build on the success of last year’s campaign, which saw 28 councils tweet thousands of times. The 2011 event was commended in the LG Comms-LGA Reputation Awards in the Digital and Social Media category. This year 31 local authorities are taking part.

Tillicoultry Glen Closure

any sign of any progress to get it open again. It seems that each month that passes produces a new reason for delay. “The new Council administration made funds available for the safety works to the footpath and bridge but nothing has been done despite the passage of several months. “We are being told that the works required to address falling rocks had to await landowner agreement and now has to await the end of autumn for

vegetation to die back. However these arguments are not very persuasive given that the money was approved by the council before the vegetation started growing and it doesn’t take more than six months to talk to two landowners. ‘I recognise that we cannot turn the clock back but I am asking that the relevant council manager gets a grip of this issue and provides me with a clear timetable for early action to reopen the Glen.”

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What’s on in your weecounty details contact Betsy on 01259 213 096 or 07855 185 058.

Alloa Bookbug: go along and join free rhyme, song and storytelling sessions for under fives at the Bowmar Centre, Alloa, on Mondays from 10am to 10.30am and Thursdays from 11am to 11.30am, excluding schools and public holidays. Slimming world: every TUESDAY CRAWFOD HALL, BRAEHEAD (Next to Linden Inn) 7.00pm. Further details from Margo tel. 07879 477 921 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. We are looking for new members both young and old, come along for a warm and friendly welcome. We cover all of Clackmannanshire. So if you reside in the area and feel free to come along and have a chat. Wee County Walkers: get to know your area better – have fun and become fitter! Free short walks – only about one hour – with walk leader! No booking required. In Alloa at noon, every Friday outside Tesco’s. Walks are suitable for all abilities. Short, safe walks open to everyone. Put on comfortable footwear , dress for the weather and enjoy. Go on your own or take a friend. Alloa Indoor Bowling Club Seniors Section: The new season starts on Monday, September 10. League details are posted on the stadium noticeboard. Pilates Class: Pilate’s classes every Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm at Lornshill Academy, Alloa. Contact Lorna on 07533 173 335 to book or to get further details. WAGGS: Our group is sadly closing down and an Extrodinary General Meeting is being held on Monday, September 24 at 6.30pm in the Bowmar Centre. All members are invited to the meeting as the closure of the existing group and the possibility of a new group that will concentrate on music and stage being organised will all be discussed. Yoga Classes: Classes meet on Tuesday evenings from 7pm to 8.30pm at the OAP Welfare Hall, Erskine Street, Alloa. For further

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 Moncrieff 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 e-mail alloa@ healingrooms-scotland.com. Circuit Class Every Monday 6pm to 7pm at Alloa Academy Games Hall. Cost - £4 (£2.90 concession) Suitable for all levels of fitness from beginners to advanced. Exercises are performed on a time basis and allow you to work at your own pace. A mixture of cardiovascular and resistance exercises which help with weight loss, improved muscle tone, self esteem and confidence leading to a healthier lifestyle. If you would like further information please contact: James on 07977 268 261 or e-mail jmculloch@ clacks.gov.uk. Alloa Spiritualist: Sundays medium was Jane Cross from Grangemouth and took place in the OAP Hall, Erskine Street, Alloa and started at 6.30pm. Alloa Ludgate Church: There is a Prayer Time at 9.15am each Sunday to pray for the concerns of the congregation and to prepare for worship. All are welcome to join at any time for service which blend traditional and contemporary worship in the peaceful surroundings of the refurbished sanctuary. The church invites all who are interested on this event, to meet the congregation, see the church and join in worship, fun and fellowship. For more information see website on www. alloaludgatechurch.org.uk St Mungo’s Parish Church of Scotland: The coffee morning which took place on Saturday September 1was a great hit and raised £500 for charity funds. Thank you to everyone who contributed to this success. An outing to the Perth Concert Hall to see the musical, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat has been arranged to take place on Wednesday, September 12, and will be leaving at 11.30am and will return to Alloa at 6pm. For more details please contact John Carruthers on 01259 213690. A family ceilidh will be taking place in Alloa Town Hall on Saturday, September 22 beginning at 7pm. Tickets cost £6 per person or £15 for a family ticket. These can be purchased now from Roberta Milne, Jennifer Syme or Rev. Sang.

Moncrieff UF Church: The church cafe continues on Mondays from 10am until noon. Office Bearers should note that meeting dates for September have been changed. The September issue of the “The Monthly Record” is now available and should be with members soon. The Board of Management is holding a fashion show, sponsored by M&Co, in their premises in High Street on Thursday, September 20 at 7.30pm. The cost is £3.50 and refreshments will be provided. Tickets should be available this week from the Board of Management. Moncrieff Church Hall is available for hire for meetings and other events. Contact Graeme Forrest on 07711 370 369 for further information. Moncrieff Church Boys Brigade Company: The company section of about 30+ boys os seeking to recruit a few new adult helpers interested in working in the BB movement with boys who are mostly of secondary school age. BB experience would be an advantage but is not vital and anyone who thinks they may be interested is asked to contact the Company Captain on 01259 212 023. Alloa Bridge Club: Latest results – N/S 1 Margo Webster and Jim Paterson, 2 Eric Howman and Jimmy Hamilton, 3 Tony Cervi and Pam Dawson. E/W 1 John Bain and Sheila Logan, 2= Margaret Bowie and Helen McKillop, 2=Helen O’Brian and Pam Scolley. Care with Confidence: Do you help to look after someone who could not manage without your help? We can help you to learn some useful skills. Free Care with Confidence sessions are due to be held in your area at the Carers Centre, Alloa and other localities over the next few weeks. If you would like more information, please telephone Stella McDonald or Ian McCourt at the Falkirk Careers Centre on 01324 611510 or e-mail ianmccourt@centralcareers.co.uk Alloa East End Bowling Club: Junior Section – coaching sessions for all school aged children 17 and under on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3.30pm to 5pm. First session free the 50p thereafter. For further details please telephone Margo on 01259 216 953. Patons and Baldwins Recreation and Welfare Trust: Sequence Dancing Section meets on Wednesdays, 7pm to 9.30pm in the Sports Pavilion, Tullibody Road, Alloa. All are welcome. St Mungo’s RC Parent and Toddlers Group: A waiting list is now operating and a place on the list can be booked by telephoning 07791 321308. Golden Age Club: The club meets on a Wednesday in Patons Sports Pavilion at 1.30pm to 3.30pm while whist and dominoes are being played. Ladies and Gents are welcome. For details telephone 01259 212 252.

Alloa Albion 1997, under 16’s are looking for new players. Training is Monday and Wednesdays 5.45pm till 7.30pm at the Redwell Park, Alloa. For more information contact Sammy on 07837 012 293.

be on hand to teach you and all new members are welcome to come along. Make new friends and enjoy a new venture. For further information phone 01259 212 576.

Alloa Tower: Costume Guided Tours – tours will take place on August, 4 from 1-4pm. Go along and meet characters from the past in 16th century costume, and hear their stories of the tower.

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CCWBA: A prize bingo tea will be held in Patons Bowling Club on Tuesday 4 September at 7.30pm. All are welcome. Alloa Tea Dance: A tea dance is held in Alloa Town Hall every Monday from 2pm to 4pm. All are welcome. Charities Lady Night – Charities Lady Night will include scrummy butlers and will take place in Patons Club, Alloa on Friday, September 14, commencing at 8pm and finishing late. Tickets cost £10 and all money raised will be donated to PFCC ( Local Childrens Charity). To get tickets for this event phone Margo on 07879 477921 to find out about this great night that has not to be missed. Alloa Christian Outreach: The meetings will resume on Wednesday, September 5 in Alloa Baptist Church Hall at 10.15am for tea and coffee. All will be made very welcome. Ceilidh: a family ceilidh is once again being organised by Donald Cowan at Alloa Town Hall on Friday, October 12 starting at 7.30pm. Dancing to the foot tapping, “Furry Boots Ceilidh Band” lead by local music mystro, Davy Sinclair, a great night is assured for all. Donald who has organised a number of celeidhs and musical concerts over the last few years says that the whole aim is to have a great family night out, dancing to good music at a reasonable price whilst at the same time raising money for a charity. This time Donald has chosen, “Deafblind Scotland” as the charity for which all the money raised will be given too. Tickets cost £9 and are available from Donald on 07714 756 274 or from McFarlanes Jewellers, Mill Street, Alloa. There is no bar so please bring own refreshments with you. Patons Bowling Section: A bingo tea is being held on Tuesday, September 18 at 7.30pm. A Halloween party is also scheduled featuring tumbling dice. Dates on the clubs notice board. There is also a Bowling dance planned for November so please support your club. Royal Scottish Country Dance Society: Alloa class will be starting their new session on Thursday, September 20 in the Alloa Ludgate Church Halls, Bedford Place, Alloa from 7.30pm till 9pm. A fully qualified teacher and pianist will

Alva Toddlers: We are continuing with our usual Tuesday and Friday sessions at the Cochrane Hall 9.30am till 11.30am. Friday, August 31st is the famous ColourFest! Friday, September 7 is sense-sational, come along and explore your senses. All Pre-school children and their grown ups are very welcome. 2 per session and the first session is free. All children get a healthy snack and milk and there’s a coffee bar for the grownups. See you all there! 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 534 902. Ditch the workout join the party. Bookbug sessions: Go along and join free rhyme, song and storytelling sessions for the underfives at Alva CAP on Thursdays from 10am to 11.30am. Excluding school and public holidays. Alva and Menstrie Girl Guiding: the girl guiding are looking for new rainbows 5 to 7 years: brownies 7 to 10 years; guides 10 to 14 years; adults and unit helpers 18+. For more information on how to join telephone Margret on 07765 494 424 or Janice on 07837 239 921. Despite this being the holiday season,the Crafters intended to remain open on Tuesday mornings, Wednesday evenings and Fridays. If you are having one of the currently popular “staycautions,” why not come along and see what we have on offer.Who knows, you may reawaken some long dorment woody skills, in Alva at Corden Street. We regret that children under the age of 16 cannot take part, unless accompanied by a rresponsible adult. Contact Archie Scott 751947 or adscott@zoolou.co.uk, Robert Miller 219144 or miller.ripj@ mypostoffice.co.uk or Richard Douglas, 761618 or richard@ douglasfoto.force9.co.uk Fibro Friends Group: Meeting will be held on the second Friday of every month at 2pm in the 140 Fairtrade Shop in, Alva. Join them for an informal cuppa (by donation) meet other ‘Fibromites’, enjoy speakers as well as getting information and support. They ask for £1 as an entry fee that will be put towards running costs. For more information call Roni on 08448 872 425 or email fibrofriendsgroup@hotmail.co.uk Alva Baptist Church: Please note that there will be no coffee

mornings in the Church until after the school holidays. Alva Pensioners Association: The next upcoming bingo tea will be held on September 12 and the next monthly dance will be on Saturday 29, September. Darby and Joan Club: The club started back on September, 5. Wee County Walkers: get to know your area better – have fun and become fitter! Free short walks – only about one hour – with walk leaders. No booking required. In Alva, noon every Monday at Car Park behined Cochrane Hall. 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. 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. Anyone wishing to use this facility please see the notice board for further details. Wee County Crafters: The crafters are preparing for the autumn and winter sessions, with members starting projects raging from building bookshelves through dolls houses to carving unicorns. New members have continued to join and several have discovered the joy of woodturning while others have equipped their patios with outdoor furniture for the summer. OK, what summer. So that even more people can enjoy the benefits of amateur woodworking, the Crafters plan to hold and open day at the Workshop in early October. There will be demonstrations of various crafts taking place during the day, as well as an exhibition of members work. Of course tea, coffee and biscuits will be offeres as always and everyone is welcome. Members of The Wee County Crafters is open to everyone over the age of 16 years and children from 10 to 16, if accompanied individually by a responsible adult. There is a subscription of 10 for six months and further 5 per week, which entitles members to use The Workshop as often as wished during opening hours in that week. The group have arranged discounts with major suppliers for tools and materials and keeps limited quantities of wood and intends to add to the stocks. If you want a hands-on activity for your spare time, come along to The Workshop in Cobden St, Alva on any Tuesday, Wednesday or Friday morning and see for yourself. The Wee County Crafters is a group of friendly, helpful people, eager to meet new people and willing to welcome you in. Contact Archie Scott on 01259 751 947 or Richard Douglas on 01259 761 618.

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What’s on in your weecounty Clackmannan Clackmannan Gala Day: A meeting is being held in Clackmannan Town Hall on Tuesday, September 4 to discuss next years Gala day. It has been 15 years since Clackmannan have had one and this meeting is to determine who is interested. The meeting begins at 7pm and anyone interested in helping please come along. Clackmannan Parish Church of Scotland: Sunday Worship is at 11.00 am in the church. Sunday School including a Crèche and Vision group for younger secondary school pupils meet during the service every week. Night Vision for pupils from secondary 3 upwards meet in the manse at 7.00pm. 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. 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 01259 211 255. Exercise Class: The Thursday Exercise class will resume in Clackmannan Town Hall on Thursday August 16 at 11am to noon. Carers Support Group: The Group meets on the last Thursday of the Month at 1pm in the Bruce Memorial Hall. The 36th Stirling (Clackmannan) Company: The Boys’ Brigade meets on Fridays. Parents should contact the leaders for details of the programme. Contact Kathy for Anchor Boys on 07891 389 542. Lucky for Junior Section on 07538 693 554 and Bill for the Company Section on 01259 216 763. Bookbug Sessions: Go along and join free rhyme, song and story telling sessions for under fives at Clackmannan CAP on Wednesdays from 10.30am to 11am., excluding school and public holidays. Zumba class: On Wednesday from 7pm till 8pm feel the music and join in the fun with Zumba Fitness Classes. Entry fee £3. contact – Jenna on 07930 254 979 or email her at jennagraham7591@hotmail. com. Wee County Walkers: Why not join in the free walks led by the Wee County Walkers? Become fitter as you enjoy an easy interesting walk. No need to book. Meet them outside the Library just before 2pm on Wednesdays. 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. Beginners Pilates: Beginners Pilates will be held every Sunday at 6pm to 7pm in Clackmannan Town Hall. To book a space contact Lorna on 07533 173 335.

Yoga Class: Yoga classes in Clackmannan Town Hall on Tuesdays at 1pm to 2.30pm. Details from June Mercer on 07835 835 919 or email june@junesyoga.com Ian McLeans School of Dance: The class will be held in Clackmannan Town Hall every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. For more information telephone 01259 721 886. Zumba Class: A new Zumba class is starting at Clackmannan Town Hall from 6.30pm till 7.30pm. Contact 01259 721 886. Zumba Class: A new Zumba Class in Clackmannan Town Hall at 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Contact 01259 721 886 or 078811 762 687 for more details. Active Clacks Exercise Class - Every Thursday 11a.m. to 12 noon in Clackmannan Town Hall. £2.50 per session - no need to book. Suitable for all levels of fitness. Bargains and Bites: Every Friday in Clackmannan Town Hall you have an opportunity to have a plate of home-made soup with bread and coffee or tea and biscuits and a browse through our stock of newto-you fashions, tops, coats and trousers. Come and join us between Noon and 2.00 pm for fellowship, chat and bargain-priced clothing. Sponsored Walk for Christian Aid: On Saturday 22 September supporters of Christian Aid from Clackmannan will be walking from Menstrie to Clackmannan (about 7 Miles). Everyone is welcome to join us in having a great day out and raising money for those in need at the same time - just contact Helen White on 210520 for details and sponsor forms. Fundraising Race Night: There will be an adult-only fundraising Race Night in Clackmannan Scout and Guide Hall on Friday, September 21 with the first race starting at 8pm. Tickets cost £2 and are available now from Scouting and Guiding groups. On the night you can bring your won drinks and nibbles as well as being able to “bet” on the races, you will have the chance to take part in Stand Up Bingo and roll a coin at the bottle. All proceeds will be used for the upkeep of the Guide Hall. Please join them for a fun night. Clackmannan Chapter No 464 Order of the Eastern Star: A bingo tea is being held on Tuesday 25 September in the Masonic Hall, Clackmannan at 7.30pm. Admissions include tea 60p. All are very welcome.

Coalsnaughton Coalsnaughton Burns Club: Cash bingo every Monday in the Lounge. Contact 01259 750517. Eyes down at 8.15pm, finished by 9.45pm. Fruit Barra: The Coalsnaughton Fruit Barra is open in Coalsnaughton Village Hall from Monday to

Friday 10am until 5pm. Everyone is welcome to enjoy a cuppa at Coalsnaughton’s Community Café Society. If you have an hour or two to spare to help, please call into the hall. Telephone 01259 759 099. Scripure Union Holiday Club: Scripture Union and Ochil Hills Community Church are running a Holiday Club for children of Primary School age. This will take place in the Community Hall starting Tuesday 14thAugust through to Friday 17th. The meeting will be from 2pm to 4pm. On Sunday 17that 4pm, again in the Community Hall, there will be the final meeting of the Club. Parents, relatives and friends are invited to this. If any further information is required, please telephone 01259 769309.

Dollar Dollar Parish Church: On Wednesday, September 12, the Wednesday House Group will be meeting for Coffee at 10am, with study commencing at 10.30am. New members are welcome. Further information from Christine Campbell on 01259 742 463. Also on this day the Guild will meet at 2pm in the old Schoolhouse. Rev. Alan Ward will conduct the annual Communication and Rededication Service. Afternoon tea will follow. A warm welcome will be extended to all. Dollar, Muckhart and Glendevon Parish Churches: Last Sunday, August 12 the morning worship service, Dollar took place in the Burnside Hall, at the regular time of 10.45am, as they celebrated the start of the Holiday Club Week. The service was lead by Rev Alan Ward and Mrs Trisha Tilly. Dollar Golf Club: The club has njoyed a great season despite the bad weather with little or no interuptions to competitions. Special reate first year memberships are now available from £275 plus SGU capitation to cover 15 months to December 31 2013. For further details please call 07703 572344, find application forms that are available via the club website www. dollargolfclub.com, by email to secretary@dollargorlfclub.com or telephone the clubhouse on 01259 742400. Dollar newspaper and magazine collection: Dates for 2012 – September 4 ; October 2; November 6; December 4. Ochil Hills Community Church: This Sunday, September 2 OHCC are holding their “First Things” meeting in the Dollar Civic Centre, Park Place at 7pm. The meeting is open to all and consists of, a time of praise with out understanding 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. Morning service as usual at 11.am. Dollar Bowling Club: A race night and country and western night will be held on Saturday, September 22 at 8pm. Tickets cost £1.50. Zumba fitness classes: classes will be held on Wednesday on the Maguire Gymnasium, Dollar from 7pm until 8pm. For more information telephone Irene on 07743785103. Dollar Horticular and Garden Club: The Society’s new season will open on Tuesday, September 11 with the welcome return of Mr Geoff Bailey, who is Keeper of Archaeology and Local History in Falirk. Mr Bailey will tell the remarkable story of “Q ships – the Grangemouth Connection” during the First World War these truly remarkable armed merchant vessels drew the fire of enemy ships and submarines away from British warships, demanding the extraordinary courage and resilience from their crews. The meeting will be held in Dollar Academy dining hall at 7.30pm. Members fees remain unchanged at £9 for individuals and £16 for couples. Visitors are always welcome and are always asked to pay £2. Pupils and students are welcome free of charge. Wee County Walkers: Why not join in the free walks lead by the Wee County Walkers? Become fitter as you enjoy an easy interesting walk. No need to book. Meet them outside the Health Centre Just before 10am on Thursdays. Find out about the local area as you walk. Walks are suitable for all abilities. Short, safe walks open to everyone. Come on your own or bring a friend. Carer Support Group: The group meets on the last Thursday of every month at 10am in the Castle Campbell Hotel. Dollar Civic Centre: Information for community and voluntary groups. Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface is providing an information surgery for community and voluntary groups to give help and information in areas such as funding, constitutions and policies. Go along and speak to Maureen Hill CTSI Organisational Support Officer at Dollar Civic Centre. These meeting take place on the last Thursday of every month from 1pm to 2pm. Dollar Museum: The new exhibition celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Included are many artifacts and numerous photographs of the Coronation Celebrations that took place in Dollar on June 2, 1953: the fancy dress parade; the sports; five a side football; tree planting in the memorial gardens and the bonfire on the Gloom Hill. In addition there is a further display of photographs taken during the Queens visit to Dollar on June 28, 1963. Might you or someone you know be in any of the photographs? The permanent Devon Valley Railway photographs covering the

line from Alloa to Kinross. Upstairs there is a small exhibition on the Japanese gardens at Cowden Castle and one on Dollar Academy. The museum is open until Christmas 2012 on Saturdays from 11am to 1pm and 2pm until 4.30pm, on Sundays from 2pm until 4.30pm. The last museum at the top of the East Burnside. Entry is free and all is welcome. Dollar Boys Brigade Company: Mr Bob Anderson and Mrs Dianne Broome will welcome all boys in P7orJ2 at school – 18 years of age to the start of the new session of Company Section on Friday 24 August from 7.00pm – 9.30 in the Burnside Hall, Dollar. Various activities, competitions and badges are all part of this uniformed organisation for boys. If you have not been before please bring shorts and a pair of trainers and come and give us a try. For further information please contact Mr Bob Anderson on 01259 742560. If any adults would like to help on a Friday night or some Friday nights with activities please let Bob know. Did you know that some companies will make a donation to the BBs when you shop on the internet? If you wish to support Dollar BBs this way please email Jessie Condie for further information – jessiecondie05@btinternet.com Dollar SWRI: The first meeting of the year was held last Monday and the speaker was Kathleen Johnston the Federation Chairperson. The competition results are as follows: Fruit Scones 1st, Caroline Milne and 2nd, Margaret Keaveney. Bookmark 1st, Liz Noble and 2nd, Caroline Milne. Friends of Dollar Museum: The friends of Dollar Museum are organising a coach trip to the Burrell Collection on Thursday, September 27. The cost is £10 to cover the cost of the coach. Entry is free. There is disabled access, a café and a shop. The coach leaves Castle Campbell Hotel at 10am and returning at 4pm. Contact Sandra Davies on 01259 742 380 to sign up. Masonic: A regular Meeting of Lodge Craiginnan will be held in the scout hall on Tuesday, September 11 at 7.30pm. Business and Second Degree rehearsal.

Fishcross Charity Shop: The Cats Protection charity shop in Alloa Road, Fishcross, is open on Thursdays and Fridays from 1pm to 3pm and Saturday and Sunday from 1pm to 4pm selling good second hand clothing, bric-a-brac, books and new goods. The award winning Ochil’s Writer’s Group, who meet every second Monday in Menstrie’s Dumyat Centre, have a couple of spaces available after loosing 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 runglee@btinternet.com. Wee County Walkers: Why not join in the free walks lead by the Wee County Walkers? Become fitter as you enjoy an 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 052 677. Come on your own or bring a friend. Quiz Night: A quiz night is being held in the Ochilview Lounge on Saturday, September 14 at 7.30pm. There will be a prize of £200 for the winning team, and teams must have a maximum of four members. The evening will also include a buffet and free whisky tasting during the interval. There will also be a raffle drawn on the night. For ticket information call 01259 570 577.

Menstrie Menstrie Parish Church: “The Ark” for the children has restarted after the summer break on Sunday from 11am till 12. New children will be made welcome. An Alpha Supper to introduce the Alpha Course is being held on Monday, September 24 at 7pm. For more information please contact the minister. Morning worship each Sunday at 11am. Gaelic Parent and Child (0-5) Group – Croileagan Clatch Mhanainn: The group meets every Tuesday from 10am till noon in Menstrie Parish Church Hall. Everyone will be made very welcome. No knowledge for Gaelic required, just an interest. For further information contact Kerry on 01259 213 622. £1.50 per session, 1st session free. Menstrie Tiny Tots: A club ran by mums for mums. This voluntarily organised group meet during term time on Mondays and Thursdays from 10am until 12pm 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 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 761 098. Menstrie Pensioners Association: there are a few seats available for the half day trip to Largs on Thursday, August 16. Menstrie Matters: Work is now ongoing for the September issue of the Menstrie Matters. Anyone wishing to contribute or advertise could you please get

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it to Linda – menstriematters@ binternet.com or phone 01259 761 431 no later than August 11. There have been a lot of events in the community over the last 2 – 3 months so it would be good to do a letters page and get some feedback from the people who attend any of them. Blailogie SWRI: The next meeting will be held in the Scout Hall, Menstrie on Wednesday, September 12 at 7.30pm when Alice Kilgour will give a talk. The competitions are a buttonhole corsage under fresh flowers and a fatless sponge.

Sauchie Art Club: The Art Club will be closed during the month of August but will open again in September. Sauchie and Fishcross UF Church: Last Sunday morning, Rev Graham Brown spoke on “Ambitious Servants”. Wendy Weir read part of Romans chapter 15. The theme in the evening was “Pictures of Job’s Prosperity. The Bible Reading was from Job chapter 1. Anne Cairns brought ministry in song. There will be a special Prayer Meeting for the sick on Wednesday August 29, beginning at 6.30 p.m. in the church hall. The Leo Club meets on Friday at 6 p.m. All children at Primary School (finish at 7.30 p.m.) and Secondary School (finish at 8 p.m.) are welcome. Services on Sunday will be us usual at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. The Kites Group and Creche resume at 11 a.m. There will be a short meeting of the Congregational Board on Monday at 6.30 p.m. The Kirk Session will follow immediately afterwards. Sauchie Community Group: The next meeting of Sauchie Community Group is on Thursday, August 30 at 7pm in Sauchie Resource Centre. The guest councillor is Graham Watt and the guest speaker is John Lamond from Central Scotland Are committee (Co-operative Group) New faces always welcome. The next soup and sandwich event organised by the community group. Will be on Thursday, September 6 in Sauchie Resource Centre at 11.30am to 1.30pm. Tickets cost £2. Selection of three soups, selection of sandwiches, tea, coffee and buiscuts. There will also be a cake sale table. For tickets contact Laura on 01259 725337. Sauchie Community Group will also be holding a high tea social in Shcawpark Golf Club on Saturday, September 22 at 6.30pm from 7pm. After the high tea there will be a dance. Tickets are £9.50 and must be booked and paid in advance. Early booking recommended by Monday, Sptember 17. For tickets contact Laura on 01259 725337.

Sauchie and Coalsnaughton Parish Church: The Rev Bill Izett and Mrs Lynn Mack conducted the services on Sunday9 September. The Scripture lesson was taken from Matthew Ch17 v1-13. At the 9.30 service, the sermon focussed on the story of a man whose son had been possessed by an evil spirit who asked Jesus for help. Jesus cured the boy but told the man that he could have cured his son if he had total trust and belief in God. Many people try to bargain with God but He does not want us to strike deals, he simply wants our total trust and total belief always - the good times as well as the bad. The Craft Group resumes on Tuesday, 11 September at 2 pm in the Small Hall. Anyone wishing to join the Strollers on Wednesday 12 September should meet at the Post Office bus stop at 12.50 pm to catch the bus to Stirling. A harvest lunch for Christian Aid will be held on Sunday 16 September at 12 noon in the Large Hall. Tickets, price £2.50, are now on sale. The Guild resumes on Monday 17 September at 7.30 pm in the Small Hall. The Congregational Board will meet at 7 pm on Wednesday 19 September. Cancer Support Group: The Cancer Support Group has moved from the Dumyat centre to the Health Centre Building, Clackmannanshire Community Health Care Centre, Hallpark Sauchie (enter from the Sunnyside brae entrance). The group is on every Friday from 6pm till 8pm. Drop in for a chat – everyone welcome. Sauchie Tiny Tots: Tiny Tots run in Sauchie Hall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday mornings from 9am till 11am during term time only. First visit is free then £2 er child, 50p per second child. Healthy snack, arts and crafts and lots more. For more information contact Laura on 01259 725 337. Wee County Walkers: Go walk with Wee County Walkers – have fun and become fitter! Free short easy walks each week with walk leaders. No booking required. They meet in Fishcross just before 2pm every Tuesday at Ochil View car park beside Cats’ Protection. Find out about local history as . you walk. 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. Bookbug: go along and join free rhyme, song and story telling sessions for under fives at Sauchie CAP on Tuesdays from 2pm to 2.30pm, excluding school and public holidays. Sauchie Active 8: Gym Crackers, Monday, 10am till noon; Spanish second level, Monday, 6.30pm till 8pm; Tuesday over 50 keep fit, 1pm till 3pm; Sign Language Course, 6.30pm till 8.30pm; Tuesday – Teen Night, 6pm till

8pm; Wednesday – Zumba, 10am till 11am; Fruit Barra, 10am till 1pm; Youth Club, 6pm till 8pm; Exercise for Adults, 6pm till 7pm; Beauty, 7pm till 8pm; Thursday – Zumba, 7.15pm till 8.15pm; Friday – Teenager Drop-in Night, 6pm till 8pm; Food Bank, 2pm till 3.30pm. Internet Cafe – Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am till 1pm. Sauchie Pensioners Club: The pensioners club resumes its fortnightly meetings on Tuesday, September 11. The artist will be organist John Geddes. New and old members will be made welcome. Go along and spend a pleasant afternoon from 2pm to 4pm in Sauchie Hall, Mar Place, Sauchie. Sauchie Branch SNP: Raffle prizes are still required for the quiz night, which is due to take place in the Function Room in the Ochilview Lounge, Fishcross on Saturday, September 14 at the time of 7.30pm. There is a prize worth £200 on offer, and free whisky tasting during the interval. There will also be a buffet and a raffle being organised. Teams of 4 maximum are required. For more ticket information call 01259 570 577. Sauchie Community Group: Sauchie Community Group will also be holding a High Tea social in Shawpark Golf Club on Saturday, September 22 at 6.30pm till 7pm. After the High Tea there will be a dance. Tickets are £9.50 and must be booked and paid in advance. Early booking reccomended by Monday, September 17. For tickets contact Laura on 01259 725 337. Bingo Tea: There will be a prize bingo tea held on Wednesday, September 26 in Sauchie Hall. Eyes down at 7.30pm. Please take your own cup. Proceeds to Alloa Carers Office.

Tillicoultry Tillicoultry Parish Church: Choir practice is on Wednesday evening from 7.30pm. Girls Brigade also meets on Wednesdays at from 6.15pm. Thursday club meets from 2pm till 4pm and the Boys Brigade meets on Thursday evenings at 6.30pm. On Sunday services will be held at 9am and 10.30am. Church Halls are available for let - Please contact David Dobbie for more details. EU Congregational Church Tillicoultry: Sunday Services begin at 11am with Sunday School at the same time. The Church is open every week day from 10am till 4pm. The sanctuary is open to anyone who would like some quiet time. The Church has a children’s play ground in the back garden. Indoors they have tea, coffee and snacks. They also have a small children’s activity area. Prayer Group meets at 1pm Mondays and Bible Study 1pm Thursday. All of these are open to everyone.

Lodge Ben Cleuch 782: A bingo tea will be held to raise funds on Friday, September 14 at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm and all are very welcome. The first Regular Meeting of the season will take place at the Masonic Hall, Upper Mills Street, Tillicoultry on Monday, September 10 at 7.30pm. The normal lodge business will be conducted followed by a Master Mason Degree. This will be a black and white meeting. All visitors are welcome. The next committee meeting of the season will be on Monday, September 17 at 7.30pm. Bingo Tea: A Bingo Tea will be held on Friday, September 14 at 7pm for eyes down at 7.30pm. Lots of great prizes. Snowball £130 on 50 numbers. £1 entry. 2nd Tillicoultry Rainbows: Is your daughter aged 5-7? Does she like playing games, doing art and craft, making new friends? If you have answered yes then contact 01259 211318 and leave a message for further details or you can Email clacksguides@yahoo.co.uk. Zumba fitness Classes: Classes will be held in Tillicoultry Parish Church Hall on Mondays from 7pm to 8pm with Irene Kane. For further information call 07743 785 103. Wee County Walkers: why not join in the free walks led by the Wee County Walkers? Become fitter as you enjoy an easy interesting walk. No need to book. Meet them outside the Nike outlet at Sterling Mills just before 10.30am on Saturdays. Walks are suitable for all abilities and last up to an hour. Short, safe walks open to everyone. Put on comfortable footwear, dress for the weather and enjoy. Go on your own or bring a friend. Bookbug: Go along and join free rhyme, song and storytelling sessions for under fives at Tillicoultry Library on Thursdays from 10am to 10.30am, excluding school and public holidays. Tillicoultry Toddler Group: Toddlers are open 5 days a week Monday to Friday, for all pre-school children and babies with their grown-ups. Lots of fun activities and a healthy snack in Tillicoulty Community Centre at 9.30am until 11.15am. Cost £2 per session. Zumba classes:A Zumba class is held in Tillicoultry Centenary hall on Wednesday’s from 8pm to 9pm. Contact 01259 721 886 or 07881 762 687 for information. CAP: Come along and join in our Rhyme, Song and Storytelling sessions for under five’s at Tillicoulty Library on Thursday’s from 10am to 10.30am. Tillicoultry SWRI: The first meeting of the new session of the Tillicoultry SWRI took place in the congregational Church Hall on Thursday, Spetember 6 at 7.30pm. The speaker was Mr McFarlane who will be discussing gemstone.

The competitions are a favourite piece of bling and lavender bag. New members will be made welcome.

There is two classes on a Tuesday, one at 5pm and the other at 7pm. For more information call Margo on 07879 477 921.

Tillicoultry OAP’s: Meetings start Monday, September 3 in the Centenary Hall at 2.30pm. Old and new members welcome.

Tullibody & Cambus Amateur Gardening Club: The next meeting will be held on September, 18 in the Civic Centre, Tullibody at 7.30pm. The speaker will be Geoff Bailey who is back with us, this time with his “Thingies Talk”, a curator‘s quiz. New members very welcome.

Tillicoultry Co-op Women’s Guild: The Guild starts back after the summer break on Thursday, September 13 at 7.30pm in the Centenary Hall. Old and new members welcome.

Tullibody Slimming World: Slimming World takes place on Wednesday’s from 5.30pm till 7.30pm in the Civic Centre, Tullibody. For further details call Margo on 07879 477 921. Tullibody and Cambus Girlguiding: To join the leadership team. Contact Ann-Margaret on 07908 252 104 or Girlguiding Clackmannanshire on 01259 211 318. Tullibody Healthy Living: If you are a resident of Tullibody, Cambus or Glenochil and have Clackmannanshire Council Leaisure Membership Card (discounted rate) then you can swim for free at Alloa Leisure Bowl – Monday to Friday, 9pm to 5pm. To apply for your free swim card pop into Tullibody Healthy Living office at 13 Tron Court or call them on 01259 724 374 for more information. Tullibody Heritage Centre, Abercromby Place (part of the Civic Centre) Tullibody is open each Saturday 2pm to 4pm or by arrangement at other times. Nominal charge for Adults. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Contact 01259 723 376 for further details or visit the website tullibodyhistorygroup.com. Local Fruit Barra: Tullibody Fruit Barra is open every Thursday at 13 Tron Court, Tullibody. For more information, contact the Tullibody Healthy Living Initiative by telephoning 01259 724 374. Tullian and Kincardine Church: The service last Sunday, August 12 is at 10.30am and will be led by the Rev Jim Cochrane. Tea and coffee will be served after the service. Crèche facilities are available. The Fundraising Committee will hold an All Age Quiz Evening on Saturday, September 22. Muirside Rise Residents Association: Anyone wishing to join the association should call June Anderson, secretary on 01259 220 766 of go along to one of their meetings. Slimming World: A new slimming world class takes place on every Tuesday at The Civic Centre in Tullibody (next to the Linden Inn).

Tullibody, Cambus and Glenochil Community Council: The council is holding their AGM at 7pm on Wednesday, September 26 in the Library Reading Room at Tullibody Civic Centre. The meeting is open to all residents of Tullibody, Cambus and Glenochil – tea and coffee will be served. If you want more information about the meeting please contact the secretary, Murial Lockerbie on 01259 729 760 or Janette McGowan on 01259 211 598. If you would like to join the Community Council you can still obain nomination forms from the Clackmannanshire Council Web-site. Remember the forms need to be returned by Thursday, Septemeber 6 2012. Bookbug: Go along and join free rhyme, song and storytelling for under fives at Tullibody Library, the Civic Centre, on Wednesdays from 10am till 10.30am, excluding school and public holidays. Tullibody History Group, Winter programme of talks: Our first talk of the season will be by Alastair Durie on Thursday September 27 at 7-30pm in the Tullibody Heritage Centre, Abercromby Place Tullibody. All welcome—nominal charge. Tea/coffee available at the end of the evening. The Heritage Centre continues to be open each Saturday 2—4pm until the end of the month, or by arrangement. Contact 01259 723376.

Stirling Stirling Hillwalking Club: The Stirling Hillwalking Club walk on September 2 will beStob a Choire Odhair & Stob Ghabhar , 1260m ascent, 14.8 km distance. OS map 50, grid ref 271419. Phone 01506 418568 for further details. Information about Stirling Hillwalking club is available on the website at http://www. stirlinghillwalkingclub.org.uk/

Muckhart Muckhart SWRI: We meet on the third Tuesday of each month at the Coronation Hall, Muckhart at 7.30pm. Our first meeting of the new session will be on Tuesday 18th October when we will hear a talk about Hypnotherapy. New members will be made very welcome. Please come and join us.

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Out & about with Michelle Henderson

Travel Review

ravel is gradually become more and more expensive, with travel prices for buses and trains being risen on a regular basis. In the past the Government has commented on the rise of fuel and money that is spent to keep transport such as this running but eventually people might not be able to afford the price.

Currently rail travel is popular as it is known to be cheaper than using bus travel, but by January there is talks it is set to rise by a further 4%. Using public transport has become very expensive, especially if used on a regular basis but sometimes people have no choice as they may not have a car or be able to walk the distance. Despite the reason travel in always on

demand and will constantly be for many years to come, especially through the tough recession, so this is why so many people are not happy with the idea of the increase in fares. Everything is becoming more more and more difficult because of the recession as everyone is finding money tight, so is adding extra costs onto travel really the best idea for the sake of the public?

Music Review

PET of the week

or many years, people have said that music was better in the past than it is in this generation but over a great deal of time music has gradually improved to become very entertaining and extemely in demand. In the past ten years, bands from the past have made a come back for example, Blue and Westlife and for a while were popular but slowly died out again as they could not keep up with the constant demand in the music industry. Now, we have some fantastic artists and bands in the charts regularly that have produced some great material and have made the charts better to listen too and have influenced a lot of people. For almost every song, there are covers made by various people from all over the world that share a passion for music. Very often covers can have elements that are better than the original and in some cases make the old versions a hit again. One example of this is the cover

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made by Alyssa Reid â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Alone Again. This song was first created by pop icon Celine Dion and was a great powerful song. When this song was covered by this new artist the new version became a major hit all over the UK. Music has a major influence to people and some pursue this as a career, following the celebrities down the route of stardom but to some people music means much more. Music is a great motivator and in some circumstances music is the persons life. It means a great deal to them and without it their life would not be the same. No matter what music is released, it will have an influence on various people, and each song means something different to each person but each song has a message and only the listener can ultimately decide what the song means to them.

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rispy potatoes covered in pimento cheese, smoky bacon and finished with a handful of fresh chives are one of lifeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most perfect pleasures. Makes 12 skins. INGREDIENTS

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Six medium to small potatoes Three tablespoons melted butter Salt and pepper 230g mature cheddar cheese 60g softened cream cheese One teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes One roasted red bell pepper, diced into quarter inch pieces Four slices bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled Three tablespoons chives, chopped 200ml sour cream (optional)

METHOD 1. Preheat oven to 200 degrees C/ gas mark 6 and pierce each potato a few times with a fork. 2. Brush potatoes with butter and sprinkle with salt. 3. Bake potatoes on oven rack for one hour. Remove from oven and allow to cool. 4. Shred cheddar in food processor and add cream cheese 5. Transfer to a bowl and mix in crushed red pepper flakes, red pepper and season.

6. Cut each potato into three lengthwise sections. Scoop out the flesh, leaving a quarter-inch border. 7. Lightly brush potato skin insides with remaining melted butter and season. 8. Crumble cheese mixture over each potato and sprinkle on bacon bits. 9. Place skins on foil-lined baking sheet and grill until cheese melts. 10. Sprinkle with chives and serve immediately with sour cream for dipping.

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Your Horoscope Predictions

FLAPers Remodel The Nest A

century after the flappers of the 20s threw away their corsets and sought independence, today’s singletons are turning the tables on the stereotype and ditching domesticity for fun and adventure. The modern breed of flappers - Financially Liberated and Positively Single: FLAPers are celebrating a new era of positivity and empowerment and choosing life-long friendships over marriage.A startling new survey has revealed that almost three quarters of singles have friends who will be there til the end, and four in five believe friendships last longer than romantic relationships. Men in particular are saying no to marriage: just three in 10 bachelors think they’ll ever get married, and 48% are convinced single people are more fun.And with a rising divorce rate fuelled by financial pressures, marriage is increasingly viewed as old fashioned - 21% of men think it’s out-dated while 34% of women say its value has diminished.As people stay single for longer, they are realising how much they rely on friends for things traditionally provided by a partner, like that vital shoulder to cry on.Pals are the first port of call for 45% of singles in need of emotional support and friends know each other inside out too with 30% of saying their best mate is the one who knows their inner selves.Close confidantes even top family members when it comes to sharing online secrets with twice as many singles confessing their web activities to a pal rather than a relative. Unsurprisingly, 62% of 18-24-year-olds confide in their friends rather than family - no doubt because friends are far less likely to be shocked.But it’s not just an emotional arrangement: the research found that 29%

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of singles have lent money to a friend in the last year while more than one in four go to their friends first if they need cash urgently.The report for Confused.com - Friendships, Finance and the Future: The rise of Singledom in the UK predicts that friendships could soon be legally recognised as relationships that work longterm compared to the fragility of marriage.Experts at Future Poll, the research division of The Future Laboratory, even foresee new laws to protect best friends, formalising their relationships by entering into ‘mate-trimony’ agreements. a friend they trust enough to important to independent They say relationship status buy a house with. Men are single people in the UK and on passports and census forms already MOSHing more than a financial industry that could include mate-trimony, women: twice as many single caters for single people and next of kin will automatically men - 10% - have bought a couples alike is one that is be friends, and more singles house with a friend compared prepared for the future of will happily put their money to just five per cent of single personal finance.”There is an where their mouths are women. Young people are opportunity for life assurance protecting their soul mate native MOSHers, with more companies to reflect the rich with life insurance, with 59% than six in 10 18-24 year olds diversity of our society and willing to insure their best having friends they trust meet the needs of more people mate if they bought a house enough to buy a house with, by making available products together.Another aspect of compared with around half and services which reflect this new demographic is the 47% of the over-55s.Mike the value that people put on creation of alternative family Hoban, of Confused.com says: personal relationships outside units - MOSHing. Nothing to “As our report demonstrates, of traditional family and do with head-banging to heavy friendships are increasingly marriage ties.” rock, the rise of Multiple Occupant Answers on page 27 Shared Homes has been fuelled ACROSS DOWN by the property crisis.Single1. Expensive 1. Hang in folds person households 3. Tibetan priest 2. Pong are projected to increase by 163,000 5. US bird emblem 3. Impose (tax) per year - from 6.8million in 2006 6. Top 4. Build up to 10.9million in 8. Cheque recipients 7. More talented 2031 - and could outnumber all 10. Naval forces 8. Practises (trade) other kinds of homes, according 13. Desperate, clutching at 9. Make into law to the Government ... 1. Fire remains Office for Science. This shift in 15. Cash points (1,1,2) 12. Quizzed behaviour among young people will 16. Beetle grub 14. Wartime partner see MOSHing go 17. Sterilise (female animal) 15. Unfortunately mainstream over the next decade. 18. Potato The Confused.com research found that 57% of singles have

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By Anne Smith Libra (24 Sept - 23 Oct) It has not been an easy road for you xxxxxxxxxx of late and although you are about to begin a new path way it is important to listen to the council of those nearest and dearest, a time of the recluse is gone and a new adventure awaits, it may not always be a smooth road but at least you are living and that is what life is about, enjoy!

Aries (21 March - 20 April) This is a time when you have to put a lid on xxxx

it, a time to think before speaking, yes you feel an undercurrent ready to erupt like a volcano, Mercury is in Virgo and is all about communications but when Venus moves into Leo allowing a lighter and happier feel so wait until the weekend before you give your opinions, that way you won’t upset too many people!

Taurus (21 April - 21 May) xxxxxxxxx Don’t you feel as if people are pulling

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your chain, you feel as if there is something going on around you and you’re the last to know, well it is. Venus moves into Leo at the weekend and this will allow you to rise above it all and a feeling of peace will be yours, time to let go of those who no longer serves you, as loyalty is a must!

Gemini

(22 May - 21 June) Mercury your ruling planet is in Virgo xxxx and helps you look at things in a more grounded fashion, it is a week when you have to focus on work and reality, play must come at the bottom of your list and keep a firm check on reality, as we know you do tend to be a little fanciful at times and with Neptune opposing mercury it is doubly important.

Cancer

(22 June - 23 July) You may have been a little cold or xxxxxxxxx “off” with family members this week and with mercury in Virgo you want to clear the air at home and try to focus on what really matters, you and your happiness, So stop worrying as it causes you sleepless night and focus on a victorious outcome and it will be yours.

Leo

(24 July - 23 Aug) xxxxxxxxx Not a good time to be dealing with contract and paper work of any kind Neptune is causing Illusions in the skies and you feel it effects, try to be vigilant and pay attention to details including the small print if you can’t put it off, a lot of focus on you and where you see yourself going wither it be work or your love life.

Virgo (24 Aug - 23 Sept)

xxxxxxxxx Stubbornness is sometimes a strength and one you possess well, in fact your endurance over the last few days and weeks is now coming to the fore and the rewards are paying off. As your ruling planet Mercury enters your sign this week you are confident and give your opinions on some matters which may not concern you try to be diplomatic and don’t enter into a heavy debate when you don’t

(24 Oct - 22 Nov) Pondering xxxxxxxx over emotional issues making you feel as if you are stuck, too many roads to choose from, well there are many options for you to choose and if you do your usual thing and check out each option thoroughly then you will come out at the end of this smelling of Roses! A positive time ahead!

Sagittarius

(23 Nov - 21 Dec) xx for action is here as you have Time thought long and hard over the last few months on how to move forward, it is a time for endings and new beginning, just ensure that you have research thoroughly before moving forward and if you have then it will be a success try to curtail feeling of roaming in your love life, is it not time to settle down?.

Capricorn (22 Dec - 20 Jan) You xxxxxmay have had low spirits of late, thinking about how the world sees you and how you are treated within the family circle the good news is things are getting better, happier and a feeling of elation is coming back some of you may come into a little money too. Aquarius

(21 Jan - 19 Feb) Mercury xxxxxxx entering Virgo helps you to take a look at reality, and that reality is what you have been doing with your money, finances are of the upmost importance this month and you have to address the curb to over spend, try to budget and put money aside as you never know what is on the horizon!

Pisces (20 Feb - 20 Mar)

xxxxxxxxxx Always one of the intuitive sign it is important that you trust your instinct this coming week, family and friends are just that and if you use your inner radar you will realise this, an excellent time fir reconnecting to family fun and enjoyment as a family who laughs together stays together, there could be new learning for some.

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as a gift from past generations. Having experienced too the visitation of an Angel, Anne now works to help you connect to your own Angels, Angelic Energies and spirit guides. Having developed her work and trained as a Reiki Master and Angel Therapist, Anne is also accredited as a Demonstrator and Speaker with the S.N.U. (Spiritualist National Union). About to embark on a tour across Scotland Anne has a Workshop with Joan Charles, The Scottish Sun’s no1 Psychic, at the Millennium Hotel, Glasgow on the 15th September. Anne also has Psychic Shows in Airdrie, Linlithgow, Helensburgh, Dumbarton and Ayrshire. For more information and for tickets see www.angelanne.co.uk

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RETAIL ASSISTANT MANAGER Job No: ALL/23817 Employer Reference: 4017687 SOC Code: 7111 Wage: £7 PER HOUR Hours: 30 HOURS PER WEEK MONDAY TO SATURDAY FLEXIBLE Location: DOLLAR, CLACKMANNANSHIRE FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 31 August 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Duties involve serving customers, operating a till, handling cash, organising displays, making filled rolls and sandwiches, baking savouries and light cleaning duties. Hours to be worked on a flexible basis cover for holidays and sickness as bakery open 6 days a week. Training is provided. Must ensure highest standards of health and safety and hygiene. Excellent career prospects and opportunities to progress into management. We are looking for commitment, loyalty, enthusiasm, energy, ambition and a passion for customer service.Staff discount, daily lunch/snack allowance , uniform supplied. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Mrs Lynn Hunter at Stephens Bakery, lynn@ steakbridie.com. Employer Stephens Bakery

STORE MANAGER Job No: ALL/23821 SOC Code: 1163 Wage: Negotiable depending on experience Hours: 40 hours 5 days out of 7 between 10am-8pm Location: Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire FK13 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 03 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Applicants must have previous store management experience within a retail and customer focused environment. You will need to be meeting and surpassing the customers expectations. Duties include running the store, training staff, meeting sales targets, merchandising and related tasks as required. Immediate start available. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Paul Giles at Rectella, pgi@rectella.co.uk. Employer Rectella FLORIST Job No: ALL/23822 SOC Code: 5496 Wage: Negotiable depending on experience Hours: 20-38hrs per week, 6 out of 7 days between09.00am-05.00pm Location: ALVA, CLACKMANNANSHIRE FK12

Duration: Permanent Date posted: 04 September 2012 Closing date: 01 November 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Must have previous experience of working in a florist. Must also have customer service experience and excellent customer service skills as will be customer facing. Main duties will be running the front of the shop, making up arrangements, cash handling, customer service and any other associated tasks as required. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Mr Saeed Anwar at Flowers By Arrangement, 87-89 Stirling Street, Alva, Clackmannanshire, FK12 5ED or to sanwar1@btconnect.com. Employer Flowers By Arrangement BAR ATTENDANT Job No: ALL/23820 SOC Code: 9225 Wage: £6.25 PER HOUR Hours: 24 HOURS OVER 3 DAYS Location: DOLLAR, CLACKMANNANSHIRE FK14 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 03 September 2012 Closing date: 12 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Solsgirth House Hotel, the 5 Star Exclusive property of The Aurora Hotel Collection on the outskirts of Dollar,

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prides itself in the levels of service provided to all our guests. We are seeking Bar Attendants to provide the highest levels of service either through table or bar service. Exclusive

weecounty events within the original House for around 100 and 300 within the brand new pavilion. Main duties will include: bar preparation, cleaning of glasses, table or bar service, cash and credit

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PART-TIME RECEPTIONIST

Hours of Work: 15 hours per week 10.00am – 13.00pm Daily Responsible to: Practice Administrator Job Purpose: To provide an efficient first point of contact and to be the focal point between Doctors and patients Requirements: An understanding, acceptance and adherence to the need for strict Confidentiality. An ability to use your own judgement, resourcefulness, common sense and Local knowledge to respond to patients’ enquiries and requests. Excellent communication skills, computer skills, courteousness, tack and Diplomacy. Principal Duties and Responsibilities • Add, edit and delete patients from the computer system. • Make and receive telephone calls. • Make, edit and delete patient appointments. • Ensure patients seeking urgent appointments are dealt with calmly and in a nondestructive manner. • Explain practice arrangements and requirements to new patients and those seeking temporary cover. • Ensure the appropriate forms are completed accurately and signed by the patient. • Advise patients on relevant charges for services ie insurance forms, accept payment for this and issue receipts when required. • Respond to all queries and requests from patients and visitors. • Deal with requests for house calls appropriately. • Ensure that Reception area is kept tidy. • Any other duties that may be deemed necessary to allow continuity of care to the Practice patient population. Start of Day Procedure • On entering disable the burglar alarm. Ensure front doors are open for 8.00am, telephones switched over from night service and reception area ready to welcome patients. These duties are by no means exhaustive and may be altered at the discretion of the Partners as they may deem necessay.

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weecounty handling, keeping the bar area to the highest levels of cleanliness and most importantly high levels of customer care. Previous experience of bar work is desirable however customer care and cash handling experience is essential. Full training to our standards is provided together with uniforms, meals on duty and use of Cloud Nine Leisure at Airth Castle. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Kathryn Foster at Cairn Hotel, kathryn.foster@ aurorahotelcollection.com. Employer Cairn Hotel FISH AND CHIPS ASSISTANT Job No: ALL/23839 SOC Code: 7111 Wage: Meets Nat Min Wage Hours: 16 -20 per week, between 12pm and 10pm Location: Alloa, Clackmannanshire FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 05 September 2012 Closing date: 03 October 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Cleaning, serving customers, frying and cash handling. Experience is preferred. More hours might become available. . . call at address in person How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Arfan Yousaf at Hartleys Fish and Chips, 12

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Mar Street, Alloa, FK10 1HR. Employer Hartleys Fish and Chips ASSISTANT HOUSEKEEPER SLN/22774 SOC Code: 6231 Wage: Negotiable depending on experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week, 5 over 7 days, 8.00am-4.00pm Location: Stirling, Stirlingshire FK9 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 04 September 2012 Closing date: 30 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Must have driving licence. Duties: Supervising cleaners and work progress. Must have good communication skills. Previous experience preferred, however training is available. How to apply You can apply for this job by telephoning 01786 833268 and asking for Angela Harrower. Employer Adamo Hotel MECHANIC Job No: SLN/22770 SOC Code: 5231 Wage: NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE Hours: 43.5 PER WEEK, MON-FRI, 8:30AM-5:30PM, SAT, 9AM-12:30PM Location: STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE FK7

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Duration: Permanent Date posted: 03 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Must have full mechanical skills and be time served. Must have extensive knowledge of the motor trade. A driving licence is essential. Duties include servicing and repairing motor vehicles. May also be required to work in Falkirk and Alloa. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Jim Kennedy at J K Tyres and Autocentre Ltd, jktyres@live.co.uk. Employer J K Tyres and Autocentre Ltd ASSISTANT MANAGER Job No: SLN/22793 SOC Code: 1221 Wage: Negotiable depending on experience Hours: 45-48 per week, 5 days from 7, between 7am-2am Location: STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE FK8 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 04 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: We are looking for an experienced Assistant Manager with a strong background in food and beverage and reception and front office capability. Must be able to organise and run functions up to 120 covers; be familiar in menu and wine list costing;

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OTE £100,000 Due to expansion and increased workload we require experienced IFAs to

be able to organise and drive staff to achieve goals. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Alastair Wilson at Terraces Hotel, info@ alliancehotels.co.uk. Employer Terraces Hotel CLASS 2 LORRY DRIVER Job No: SLN/22781 SOC Code: 8212 Wage: £9.59 per hour Hours: 41.25 per week Monday to Friday 7am-5pm Location: STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE FK7 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 04 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Applicants must have a valid HGV class 2 licence and digital tachograph card. Previous experience in a similar role would be an advantage however, training can be given. Must have good time keeping skills and the ability to communicate effectively with customers. Must be able to work on own initiative. Duties will involve driving a skip lorry, delivering skips to various addresses in the local area and then collecting the skips when they are filled. You will be working in a very busy environment under very tight time constraints. Please no phone calls under any circumstances. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending

a CV/written application to Mr J Graham at John Graham Metal Ltd, 8 Munro Road, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK7 7UU or to james.graham@ johngrahammetalsltd.co.uk. Employer John Graham Metal Ltd CHEF Job No: SLN/22794 SOC Code: 5434 Wage: Negotiable depending on experience Hours: 45-48 per week, 5 days from 7, between 7am-10pm Location: STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE FK8 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 04 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Experience Chef, capable of preparing fresh food for restaurant quality as well as functions up to 120 covers; be proficient in health and hygiene, cook safe and general kitchen operation. Applicant must have at least elementary food hygiene certificate (or equivalent). How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Nico Defreitas at Terraces Hotel, info@ alliancehotels.co.uk. Employer Terraces Hotel SITE ASSISTANT Job No: SLN/22798 SOC Code: 6211

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join our team. Working with a broad level of clients ranging from corporate to HNW individuals, you will provide tailored financial planning to meet those needs of our clients. Advice will be given to clients on the whole spectrum of planning requirements. Successful candidate will also have experience in managing introducers. Employed and Self Employed positions available and will see candidates working to set quarterly targets. Rewards for managing and increasing funds under management alongside the generation of new business are given.

Successful advisors will see on target income in excess of £100,000.

Contact us at info@urbanblack.co.uk or on 0808 108 1186 for further information. Urban Black Associates, Lomond Suite, Ellismuir House, Ellismuir Way, Tannochside Park, Uddingston, G71 5PW. Urban Black Associates is a trading style of Urban Black Ltd.

re you looking to make the next move that will put your career on the right path? Or perhaps hoping to take that first step into the world of journalism? Hub Media is looking for a talented reporter /trainee reporter to join its team working on the Wee County News, based in Alloa. The successful applicant will be adaptable and able to cover news and sport while bringing exciting ideas to the table. We are looking for an ambitious reporter or graduate with a qualification in journalism, shorthand and knowledge of Scots Law. The ideal candidate will have an excellent news sense and the ability to remain calm while working to a strict deadline. This is an opportunity to join an expanding company who have a strong portfolio of newspapers across South Lanarkshire, Perthshire and Clackmannanshire. Three papers will be launched from the Alloa office in the very near future and you will play a key part in shaping their content.

A car owner would be preferred. Send written applications, including CV and clippings to:

Hub Media Ltd Scott Mochar Ellismuir House, Ellismuir Way, Uddingston G71 5PW Tel: 01698 803909 Email: scott@hubpublishing.co.uk

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irst-time buyers have had a hard time in recent years so it’s heartening to hear that the proportion of UK towns and cities that are affordable for them has risen to its highest level for a decade. The average house price paid by a first-time buyer in June 2012 was manageable for someone on average earnings in more than half of all local authority districts - the highest proportion for 10 years. This is up from 40% a year ago and is almost eight times the proportion of affordable areas at the peak of the housing market in 2007, according to the latest Halifax First-Time Buyer Review. This improvement in affordability has seen a rise in the number of first-time buyers getting their foot on the property ladder over the past year. Halifax estimates there were approximately 114,000 in the first half of this year- up by just over a third from the same period in 2011. However this is still less than half

the number a decade ago and the recent end of the stamp duty holiday is likely to have boosted the number of buyers as some rushed to complete their deals to meet the March deadline. Nearly 40% more first-timers are now required to pay stamp duty as a result of the end of the temporary increase in the stamp duty threshold - from £125,000 to £250,000 - and this is bound to have a negative effect on sales. Martin Ellis, housing economist at Halifax, says: “With first-time buyers forming a vital part of the housing market, it is clearly encouraging that the number of those getting onto the property ladder for the first time may well increase this year, albeit from a historically low level.” This partly reflects the substantial improvement in home affordability for first-time buyers since 2007, following the fall in house prices over the period.”However, the continued uncertainty over the outlook for the UK economy and the difficulties faced by many in

raising the necessary deposit remain significant hurdles for those wishing to buy their first home.”Despite the overall improvement in affordability, there is a stark contrast between conditions in the north and the south. In June 2012, just nine per

cent of all areas affordable for firsttimers were in the southern; a tenth of the proportion in the north. The North East is the only UK region where all areas are affordable for first-timers. The North West comes second, followed by Scotland (93%). In contrast, London is the

only region with no affordable areas for first-timers on average earnings. The average deposit in the first half of this year was marginally lower than in the same period in 2011 although the average deposit of £27,857 was, however, still

some 59% higher than in 2002. Regionally, first-timers in London put down the largest deposit at £59,221, followed by the South East £34,843. In contrast, new buyers in Northern Ireland put down the smallest deposit at £16,267.

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RUGBY Hillfoots 31-12 Caithness After the disappointment of last weeks loss to St Andrews, Hillfoots bounced back with a 5 tries to 2 victory over Caithness. ’Foots victory was bulit on a solid first half performance. Playing downhill, ‘Foots set about the visitors, eager to get themselves off to a good start. The large crowd wasn’t disappointed after a couple of rucks close to the Caithness line were well defended, Chris Beetham, in for the injured Gav Spowage, crashed over.Andrew Hamilton extended the lead shortly after with a typical burst through the centre. It wasn’t all one way traffic and Caithness were putting the Hillfoots defence under a bit of pressure at times. Normal service was resumed after ‘Foots cleared their lines with a long kick downfield.The ball bounced kindly for Kev Aitken who fed Gavin Paterson and the big centre finished in style. The bonus point came on the stroke of halftime. Good play from both the backs and forwards ended with veteran prop Sandy Penman show a clean pair of heels and a mighty hand off to score from the 10 metre line. Andrew Hamilton kicked 2 conversions. Half time 24-0

There was some great fishing this week, although on the more humid days it was a bit tougher. The water clarity is excellent and fish are being seen in the top couple of feet of the ponds. Many are seen following flies in but just turning away at the last moment. Often it was not the fly that was important but the presentation and retrieve that were crucial to catching. A wide variety of flies were taking but some days a slow retrieve was necessary and on other days the fish were looking for something to chase. The small ponds were

It has been another very changeable week, which has been the pattern all this season, with the depth the fish are being caught changeing with the weather. Dries, Buzzers, Damsel and a wide variety of fritzes etc, have been doing well. Rhona Gallacher (6 yrs old) Crieff 1 fish 2 lbs Damsel, Ron Thomson Dalguise 2 fish 8.3/4

With the long bus journey out of their system, the visitors set about trying to reduce the deficit. The game had became disjointed with neither side putting any decent phases of play together. Caithness pulled a score back when slack play in the ‘Foots attack saw the ball turned over and the visiting winger outpace the home defence. Stung on by this Hillfoots had a couple of attempts at penalties and drop goals fall short before sealing the game with best move of the game. The forwards drove into the visitors ‘22, the ball was moved quickly along the back line to allow Kenneth McVey to round his man for the try that sealed the game. Caithness scored the last try of the game after a series of rucks on the Hillfoots line produced a consolation score.

GRANGEMOUTH 68 – 17 HILLFOOTS 2nd XV Foots. Travelled to Grangemouth with a very much depleted team and had to rely on the generosity of the Grangemouth players who selflessly turned out for Foots. However with a makeshift side and 5 players playing out of position Foots., were never ‘at the races’. Although there was some very encouraging passages of play fishing very well with many good particularly from bags being recorded for anglers the young backs choosing to fish there. who tackled This week the Fishery is open ferociously from 8.00am to 8.00pm we never got Bobby Thomson, Dunbar, 9lb to grips with 8oz Rainbow, Stephen Long, Grangemouth at Balloch, 2 for 11lb 8oz including the rucks and 9lb Blue, George Reid, Glasgow, mauls.

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Grangemouth got their first try after about 8 mins., which they converted. Tilly came close shortly afterwards when Alexander Cameron made a good run and in the resultant stramash , Foots., won a penalty which was converted by Cameron Wallace playing in his first senior game and fitting in very well. Grangemouth then got another try which they converted. Foots. First score came when Jordan Baillie ,(Grangemouth, playing for Foots, went over for a try after a mid field move put him through wide out. Foots, came desperately close when Derek Paterson showed a good turn of speed to finish off a good attack by the backs. Derek appeared well over for a try only for the ref to chalk it off. Despite some good defending by Foots. Grangemouth ran in three more tries before half time. Half time Grangemouth 33 – Foots. 10 The second half proved hard going for Foots., as they began to tire and Grangemouth ran in 5 second half tries.to one from Foots., The Foots, try came from Jack Wilson after a brilliant pass from Derek Paterson put him clean through, Jack converting his own try. Final score Grangemouth 68 – Foots. 17 It was nice to welcome new players Tony Beveridge and Cameronl Wallace who both had good games. Whilst one cannot fault the commitment of those players who actually turn up, one wonders where the enthusiasm shown at themeeting to discuss our league step up has got to. Next week we are at home to Glenrothes, please make every effort to get there, meet at 130pm

Alloa 1ST XV 25 Carnoustie 1st xv 11 Despite being without a couple of key backs and losing influential wing-forward Matt Pope with a knee injury in the first quarter, Alloa still had too much fire-power for an improved Carnoustie side. The visitors struck first through a penalty however a similar strike by Alloa player / coach Stevie Skelton soon levelled the scores. A brilliant break from scrumhalf Martin McKenzie from the base of a ruck 35 metres out saw the youngster burst through, side-step the full-back and score a memorable try under the posts. Alloa extended their lead following a strong break by Rab Wallace, Fraser Donaldson hacked on and Gary Taylor picked up the loose ball and dived over. Skelton landed a second conversion to push his side into a healthy lead. Carnoustie pulled a try back before the break and a second penalty early in the second period could have set the home alarm bells ringing. However Skelton steadied thing with a second penalty before cut loose with the try of the match. Marc Murray and Matt Allan made good ground down the right before quick ruck ball gave the Alloa backs room to spin the ball wide to Chris Thomson who crashed over in the corner. Alloa 2nd xv 12 Crieff 1st xv 40 A much improved performance by Alloa’s seconds but they still had to give second best to another physical 1st xv. Craig McKeown had another outstanding match which was rewarded with a try converted by Lee Cairney and Grame Ross crossed for his side’s second try. This Saturday Alloa 1st xv travel to Glenrothes while the 2nd xv have the short trip to Falkirk.

DARTS CLACKMANNAN COUNTY OPEN 3 - SPONSORED BY OAKWOOD LOUNGE The Third County Open takes place at the Oakwood on Saturday Sept 22nd .Ladies & Gents Singles Reg 11am on the day ! Back to try and win back the title he took two years ago will be PDC player Gary Anderson. Tel 07872078715 to enter !! CLACKMANNAN COUNTY YOUTH OPEN The County Youth Open will be held in the Oakwood on Sunday Sept 23rd. Under 21s & Under18s Reg 11am LEGENDS LIVE IN EXHIBITION - SPONSORED

BY OAKWOOD LOUNGE & GH TAXIS The legends of World Darts Eric Bristow Bobby George John Lowe & Bob Anderson will be in Alloa Town Hall on Friday Oct 26th. Tickets for the Event start from £10 with vip at £20 and vip tables of 8 £150, Tel 07872078715 to Book !! CHARITY SINGLES SPONSORED BY THE OAKWOOD LOUNGE This seasons charity Singles will be held in the Oakwood with the gents prelims on Monday Oct 1st and the ladies and gents finals. On Friday Oct 5th, both

nights all players must register before 730pm STATION CUP SPONSORED BY JOHNSTONE ARMS The Station Cup Final will be held in the Johnstone Arms on Friday Sept 28th. All players be in the venue for 745pm. SCOTTISH PAIRS The County Play offs for the ladies & gents Scottish Pairs will be held in the Oakwood on Saturday Sept 15th , Reg 1230. Tel 07872078715

WEE COUNTY DARTS LEAGUE STATION CUP RESULTS – FRIDAY 7 SEPTEMBER 2012 Alva GC 5 - Star ‘B’ 3 Johnstone 1 - Red Lion ‘A’ 5 Peppes ‘B’ 0 - Star ‘A’ 5 Star ‘C’ 0 - Abercromby ‘B’ 5 Gartmorn 0 - Abercromby ‘A’ 5 Peppes ‘A’ 5 - Red Lion ‘B’ 1 Cairn 0 v Oakwood ‘B’ 5

LEAGUE RESULTS - MONDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 2012 DIVISION ‘A’ Oakwood Lounge 9 Gartmorn 3 Upstairs ‘A’ 1 - Abercromby ‘A’ 11 Alva GC 7 - Oakwood ‘B’ 5 Weirs 4 - Star ‘A’ 8 Abercromby ‘B’ – Bye

QUARTER FINAL DRAW – FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2012 Alva GC v Red Lion ‘A’ Star ‘A’ v Abercromby ‘B’ Abercromby ‘A’ v Peppes ‘A’ Oakwood ‘B’ v Oakwood Lounge

DIVISION ‘B’ Red Lion ‘A’ 11* - Star ‘C’ 1 Cairn 8 - Peppes ‘B’ 4 Peppes ‘A’ 9 - Upstairs ‘B’ 3 Star ‘B’ 9 - Red Lion ‘B’ 3 Johnstone 7 - Abercromby Arms 5 Inn – Bye

Best Darts Doubles – J Goldie/J Connal (Jnr) 24 (AA), S Gavin/S Dunnett 29 (AA) Singles – C Patterson 18 (RLA Highest Checkout – P McCarrow 106 (AGC), C Mitchell 106 (OL) 180s – C Mitchell (OL), D Keenan (RLB), I Syme (PA)

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COUNTY GOLF

TILLICOULTRY GOLF Pictured are the winners of the O-I Trophy - William Ross & Gary Owens, with Scratch winner Ross Benvie. The competition was played last Saturday at Tillicoultry Golf Club in good conditions, which reflected in some good scores being returned. A total of 84 players were competing for this beautiful trophy.

County Boys Golf team at Charleton. Left to right Back Row Rikky Alexander, Grant Murray, Lawrence Allan, Brian McAdam Front row Ryan Calder, Gregor McEwan Ryan Blyth, Scott Beattie CHARLETON TEST FOR COUNTY BOYS. Against strong opposition last weekend in the Gary Harvey team event, the county Boys recorded some good performances. Against the Home Area Fife, the boys went down by 4 matches to 3 with one half. Best Clackmannan performances came from Internationalist Lawrence Allan (Alva) ---- 3 up at the turn, he forged ahead to an emphatic 5/4 win. Braehead’s Rikky Alexander had a closer match, but against an experienced opponent, he increased

his 1 hole lead after 9 to a 4/2 win. Ryan Blyth had a walkover in his game, and Scott Beattie snatched a half at the last with an approach that finished close to the hole. GRAHAM’S ALLIANCE TRIUMPH New Midland Alliance member John Graham (Alloa) took the top handicap prize at Thornton last week. In windy conditions, John rolled back the years with a 75 less 7 to give a net 68--a comfortable 3 shot victory, and giving him a qualifying place in the Midland Alliance Championship next

April at Crieff.. Tulliallan’s Billy Bell finished 8th equal with a net 76. AND A TRIUMPH FOR MARGARET AS WELL In the Dunblane Senior Ladies event, Alloa’s Margaret Frame added another success to her long golfing career by taking the scratch prize with an 81 in difficult conditions. In fact had she not dropped shots at the last two holes, she would have had the leading handicap score as well. Rhonda Didcock (Tillicoultry) had a minor success in the same event with a nearestthe –pin at the 11th hole.

the Amateur and Scottish Amateur Championships as well as the various regional championships. Final Placings are 1st Scott Borrowman (Dollar) 285.00; 2nd Adam Dunton (McDonald) - 276.00; 3rd Ross Bell (Downfield) 268.00. Dollar Captain, Scott Maxwell, was pleased to congratulate Scott on behalf of Dollar members. Captain’s Prize - Saturday 8th September Div 1: 1st Steven McPherson (5) 40 pts; 2nd Robert Smith (7) 40 pts; 3rd Vic Allan (5) 40 pts. Div 2: 1st David Brodie (14) 41 pts; 2nd Jerry Cant (14) 39 pts; 3rd George Marshall (15) 39 pts. Whyte & Mackay/

Moir Medal - Sunday 9th September Div 1: 1st Vic Allan (4) 65; 2nd John McMillan (11) 66; 3rd Robert Watson (2) 67. Div 2: 1st George Waddell (14) 65; 2nd Gordon Fenwick (13) 65; 3rd Davie Cowie (16) 65. Dollar Ladies September Medal Wednesday 5th September Silver: 1st Moragh Dunning (15) 71. Bronze: 1st Janette McMillan (28) 77; 2nd Nancy Cumming (33) 77; 3rd Di Dunning (22) 79. 2013 Membership Special Offer Join Dollar now to enjoy 15 months golf for the price of 12 - for further details please call 07703 572344.

Some players travelled from Dunfermline, East Lothian, Glasgow and Grangemouth areas to compete in this popular competition. The club wishes to acknowledge the fantastic support from the sponsor O-I, without which this competition would not be run. A very big thank-you to O-I. Trophy Winners: William

Ross & Gary Owens - net 60, runners up: Ian Watson & Jimmy Fisher - net 61.6 (bih), 3rd: Scott Baird & Calum Graham - net 61.6 Scratch winners: Ross Benvie & Paul Watson (Braehead) - 64. Congratulations to all the prizewinners and thanks again to O-I.

POOL

Clackmannanshire Pool League News- Sponsored by Azad Tandoori The Season Is Back!! The first fixtures of the new season begin on Wednesday night with the preliminary round of the Davy McGowan Memorial Cup with the following fixtures taking place:Upstairs v Peppes A Cairn C v Rileys Thistle v Eagle Weirs v Cairn B Cairn A v Alva Golf Club Oakwood B v Crown B Opening league fixtures take place next week and will be available in next weeks column. Ross McInnes Exhibition:- A good crowd assembled in the Cairn Alva on Friday night to witness one of Scotland’s finest ever pool players entertaining them.Various trick shots,crowd

participation and challenges with the local players all made for an excellent evening and the league wish to extend the biggest thanks to Ross for giving his time.A huge thanks to Stevie McMenamin and the host venue the Cairn Alva for providing yet again an excellent venue including a marvellous buffet and his donation to the evening. Thanks also to the Crown Alva for their raffle donations.A grand total of £750 was raised to help the county teams with their costs at the national tournaments so a massive thanks to all. Scottish IM 5 Results:- The latest Scottish IM qualifier took place in Rileys Stirling on Saturday and with Scottish

Catergory A&B players not allowed to enter this tournament it opens the door for others to sample the national finals which will take place in the Nonsuch Club in Saltcoats Ayrshire on the 29th & 30th of September. Congratulations to Alan Banks, Frank Jaffray, Ryan Hutchison, Gordon Jaglar and Grant Polley who made it through and best wishes to all at the finals. Scottish Singles Qualifier:The final ranking tournament of the year is the biggest of the year with the national title up for grabs with the finals taking place at the Erskine Bridge Hotel next month.The local qualifier takes place again in Rileys Stirling on Sat 6th October and good luck to all players.

DOLLAR GOLF Pictured - Scott Borrowman (on the left) is congratulated by the Dollar Captain, Scott Maxwell. SCOTT WINS THE 2012 SGU ORDER OF MERIT Dollar’s Scott Borrowman is the winner of the 2012 SGU Order of Merit despite failing to make the cut at the final event of the year - the S.E. District Championship. Recently making his debut as a member of the Scottish Home Internationals Team, Scott gained 285 points to finish 9 points ahead of the field. This has reflected Scott’s improved form this season in the qualifying competitions which includes the Scottish Strokeplay Championship,

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JUNIOR FOOTBALL

Carnoustie 1 Sauchie

By Sports correspondent shot across goal and into the right hand corner. Cummings received the ball about 22 yards out on the left wing, cut inside and took on the home right back. Cleverly he created a space to launch the ball home with a blistering left foot strike. One – Nil Sauchie. Their lead was short lived as the home side equalised 5 minutes later when the visiting defence was caught sleeping allowing the home side the advantage on the right wing, passing centre to drill the ball low into the corner. Sauchie went back on the offensive, trying to create chances but again, they were struggling with the wind, everything was hit long running out of play, but they were awarded a penalty when Cummings was ‘chopped’ in the box. Despite the protests of the home side, the official had no hesitation in pointing to the spot. Purdie converted giving Sauchie a 2-1 lead. Burns had a good run from the half way inside the home half but his shot was comfortably pushed out for a corner. Cummings corner as whipped over but the goalkeeper was brave and managed to clutch the ball despite the Sauchie pressure. Defender Feaks was injured just before half time as he challenged for another Sauchie corner and it was touch and go if he would continue. The home side had a few changes before the interval but could not convert and Sauchie could have added to their tally when Bell was sent through by Cummings forcing another good save and Cummings himself saw his effort cleared for a throw in. In the second half and Carnoustie with the wind at their back went straight for the equaliser. 3 mins in and they had a free kick deep on the right. The kick was floated over and the resultant header went narrowly wide. Carnoustie were having some good success with the long throw ins from deep inside the Sauchie half but he visiting defence was equal to the task. The second period became a bit of a kicking match and after 6 mins, Bell was fouled after being ‘chopped’. Cummings, who was having a very decent game cut the ball back inside for Carole but the linesman flagged

Continued from back page for offside – something that infuriated the visiting fans. Keeping with the kicking match, Morgan was on the receiving end of a kick midway inside his own half with the offending player receiving a yellow card. Cummings had a good chance but his chip went narrowly wide, watched by the home keeper as it sailed close but with no real danger. Carnoustie should have grabbed a goal back when their striker had a great effort rattle off the post with Hailliwell well beaten. Plenderleith had a great run from his own half putting pressure on the home defence only to be brought down by the home left back – who was cautioned as a result of his tackle. Carnoustie had a go from distance when a poor clearance from Halliwell fell to their number 8. His shot whilst good, never troubled Halliwell too much. The home side then had a golden chance to get back into the game when a mistake by Plenderleith played the ball off their midfield player, allowing their striker through on goal but could not find the target as the ball sailed agonisingly wide. Sauchie had good spell of possession midway during the second half which saw them add to their tally. Burns, Bell and Plenderleith were all linking well creating chances but the goal finally came in the 76th minute. Burns collected the ball midway inside the Carnoustie half on the right. He ran at the defence, twisting and turning as he went, cut onto his left to drill the ball home from 17 yards. Three – one Sauchie. It was end to end stuff for the remainder of the game but the highlight in the final part was a great solo run by Plenderleith, who ran literally the whole length of the park, leaving some of the home defenders embarrassed, even managing to round the goalkeeper before slamming the ball into the side netting – when everyone thought he had scored. Carnoustie did have the ball in the net during injury time but was ruled offside. In all, a good team performance by Sauchie who will be pleased with their first points of the campaign who face Broxburn on Saturday at Beechwood.

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Junior Football - McBookie.com East Superleague Home Away TEAM P W D L F A Kelty Hearts 2 1 0 0 4 2 Linlithgow Rose 2 1 0 0 2 0 Hill of Beath Hawthorn 2 1 0 0 2 1 Bonnyrigg Rose 2 1 0 0 4 0 Broxburn Athletic 2 1 0 1 3 1 Camelon Juniors 2 1 0 0 3 1 Sauchie Juniors 2 0 0 1 1 4 Lochee United 2 0 1 0 1 1 Musselburgh Athletic 2 0 0 1 1 2 Boness United 2 0 1 0 2 2 Carnoustie Panmure 2 0 0 1 1 3 St Andrews United 2 0 0 0 0 0

W D L F A 1 0 0 4 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 2 1 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 0 3 1 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 0 1 0 2 0 0 2 2 8

GD Pts 5 6 3 6 2 6 2 3 2 3 1 3 -1 3 0 2 -1 1 -3 1 -4 0 -6 0

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Sauchie Juniors 1

Kelty Hearts

By Sports correspondent: Mark Wallace

istory was made at Beechwood Park with Sauchie playing their first ever Super League game. With the sun shining, Sauchie were presented before the match with the Premier League Championship Flag in honour of their championship winning performance last season. Kelty Hearts were the visitors and

they have a good pedigree in the Super league. Manager Fraser Duncan only made one change from the team that beat Bo’ness mid week, with Gary Carroll starting in place of Brian Morgan. Darren Cummings had the first chance of the match when his shot was blocked by the advancing Allan Fleming from the Kelty Hearts goal

Managers Comments

good week for the team as we had to overcome our defeat last week to Kelty Hearts and we brought the lads in on Monday and dusted ourselves down and prepared really well for this weeks game away to Carnoustie Panmure, which would be a very difficult game as we know from previous games against them. We started the game slack and the first ten minutes looked nervous, We then took the game by the scruff of the neck and started the momentum, Darren Cummings scored an exceptional drive from inside the box into the far top corner to give us the lead. Shortly after that we allowed ourselves to switch off a bit and although a mile offside our opponents got back in the game and made it 1-1. We were in control of the game and some of the moves were good with Chris Purdie and Brian Morgan linking up well with our three strikers and causing a bit of damage and when the ball was delivered into Darren Cummings feet he took a delicate touch and was fouled, Chris Purdie made certain of the penalty and put us back in front. Great strike and deserved by the wee man. Second half we started once again as the better side and credit to Carnoustie they battled away and threw a few things at us but on the whole I was very pleased the way we defended and Bryn Halliwell was enjoying his little spell in the game. Good defending by Steven Rennie and Greame King was keeping it tight and

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when Darren Cummings got on to the ball he played Ally Burns through on goal and he calmly took it past a player and rifled it under the keeper, superb and 3-1 delighted. Grant Plenderleith could have had goal of the season after he broke from his own half and beat four players then the keeper only to run out of space at the last minute and hit the side netting. Great way to bounce back and three points on the board, Very difficult tie this week with Broxburn visiting Beechwood in what will be a battle of the new boys. Thanks for the support Fraser

Opening day defeat for Sauchie area. Sauchie Juniors followed this up with again Darren Cummings involved, when he got a strike in from a McLellan cross. The attempt was saved and put out for a corner. As the game started to settle, Kelty Hearts came more and more into the match, shutting down the midfield area and creating their own opportunities through the inventive play of Gray and Cargill. Good interlink play between Philp and Ritchie played in Gray into a goal scoring position however he was deemed to be offside. Gray followed this up with two chances mid way through the first half. On the twenty second minute mark, Sauchie were unlucky not to have opened the scoring. From a long ball, Cummings controlled it and played the ball into the path of Wilson. Dougie Wilson placed the ball leaving the goalkeeper stranded, however the ball bounced back off the post and was cleared. A minute later, Wilson picked up an injury and was replaced by Steven Rennie. Both teams created chances but nothing of any real concern for either goalkeeper, until the thirty fifth minute when Kelty Hearts opened the scoring. A corner was partially cleared and knocked back into the danger zone. Dolan came off his line screaming for the ball, but was beaten by number six, Brian Ritchie who headed into the empty net. A bad goal for Sauchie to lose from a defensive point of view. Just before half time, Sauchie created a great opportunity. A long clearance was played to Darren Cummings who worked his way into the box but misjudged his pass, which went behind the Allan Scott. At half time, Sauchie Juniors could consider themselves to be unlucky to be trailing at this point , considering the chances they had created. The second half however was top be a different story for the Sauchie Juniors. After five minutes of the restart, Sauchie drew level. A long and deep corner from Carroll went over the head of everyone, only for Steven Rennie to tapped the

Rennie was on target for Sauchie ball into the net from close range. Rennie repeated the same feat of scoring Sauchie’s first league goal just as he did last season. After this, Kelty Hearst took control of the game. Dolan had to be sharp to block a shot from Ross Philp. On the seventy minute mark, Kelty Hearts restored their lead. A free kick was hit deep into the six yard box and as the Dolan and his defence hesitated, Gray responded first to blast the ball into the net. Ten minutes later, Conrad Courts gathered the ball and from thirty five yards hit a screamer into the back of the Sauchie Juniors’ net, which effectively killed the game for Sauchie. Two minutes later manager Fraser Duncan was sent to the stand for what appeared some comments

that the assistant referee did not like. With four minutes remaining, Brian Ritchie scored his second and probably the goal of the match. He cleverly turned in the box with the ball, looked up and picked his spot. He curled the ball into the far side of the Dolan’s goals. This was not the start to the Super League that Sauchie and their supporters had wished for. At the final whistle there could be no complaints that the better team on the day won. Sauchie Juniors came up against a well organised and disciplined team who stuck to their game plan. Sauchie now need to pick themselves up and learn from these experiences.

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Alloa Youth Squad Season 2012/13 Back Row (L to R): Keirin Paterson, Noel Makombo-Eboma, Connor Brian, Jamie Brown, Ryan McKechnie, Chris Kelly, Lewis Wilson, Paul Docherty, Andy Ward Insert: Harry Clark Front Row: Ethan Dastey, Michael Hardie, Joe Toye, Daniel Hillhouse, Scott Hynd, Steven Smith, Ross Kavanagh, Sean Cahill, Callum Welsh

FOOTBALL

Wasps goalie coach to join Hearts A

lloa Athletic goalkeeping coach, Alan Combe has joined Heart of Midlothian on a two-year contract. The 38 year old, Edinburgh born keeper has joined Hearts as goalkeeping coach where he will coach the first team keepers at Tynecastle, Jamie McDonald , Peter Enckelman & Mark Ridgers. Combe will also be registered as a player and is willing to pull on the

gloves for competitive action should the need arise. Alloa Athletic manager Paul Hartley acknowledges Alan will be a big miss at Recreation Park, looking after Scott Bain & Craig McDowall who have both benefited from his knowledge of the game. Hartley will now start to look for a suitable replacement for Alan and wanted to wish Alan every success in his new role.

Weekend Fixtures:

IRN BRU DIV 2 RESULTS

Saturday 15th September 2012

Saturday 1st September 2012 Brechin 1-3 Alloa

Albion V Stranraer 15:00

East Fife 1-2 Albion

Alloa V Stenhousemuir 15:00

Queen of Sth 6-0 Arbroath

Arbroath V East Fife 15:00

Stenhousemuir 0-4 Forfar

Ayr V Queen of Sth 15:00

Stranraer 2-0 Ayr

Forfar V Brechin 15:00

Irn Bru Division 2: League Table TEAM 1 QUEEN OF STH 2 FORFAR 3 ALLOA 4 ARBROATH 5 BRECHIN 6 STENHOUSEMUIR 7 STRANRAER 8 ALBION 9 EAST FIFE 10 AYR

P 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4

W 3 1 0 1 2 1 1 0 0 0

D 0 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 1 1

L 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 1 1 1

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Good win for Sauchie against Carnoustie By Sports correspondent

he Sauchie squad headed north looking to get their first league win under their belt against a Carnoustie side who lost to Linlithgow on their opening day. Despite the coastal breeze, it was good conditions to play football as manager Fraser Duncan opted to play Burns up front. Sauchie had the wind at their back for the first half and whilst had possession, control and the better chances, failed to really test the home keeper in the opening exchanges. The visiting players were struggling to adjust to the wind, hitting all of their passes long, or any shots were widely going anywhere. The pressure play by Sauchie paid off on the 17th minute when Cummings blasted home from the left hand side of the box, driving his

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