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Domino playing recluse claimed nearly £40,000 of his dead brothers benefits A man who claimed nearly £40,000 in benefits belonging to his dead brother plead guilty to the charges at Alloa Sheriff court last week. Alistair Brown, 61, admitted that from August 2007 to December 2010 he fraudulently claimed over £38,000 in benefits belonging to his dead brother.

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Brown also failed to notify the local authority about his brother John’s death, who is believed to have passed away midway through 2007. The remains of his brother were only discovered by firefighters in December 2010 after a neighbour had reported running water and had called the fire service. The fire crews had entered the property and found a human foot underneath a stack of furniture and immediately called the police. It emerged that C BLIND OMPAN ALLOA Y Brown had continued to withdraw £38,237 from his 69-year-old Domestic & Commercial brother’s bank account until being arrested The Only Blind Company two days later in a local You Need To Call hotel whilst playing dominos. Quality Service Guaranteed. Fiscal Depute Ann Vertical, Roller Venetian and Velux MacNeill told the Free Estimates court that on several

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occasions the local authorities had tried to gain entry to the property but were unsuccessful. Defence for Mr Brown, Mr Addison told the court that; ‘the accused had given up his employment as a janitor to care for his brother’ and that ‘no-one had spoken to the brothers for 3 or 4 years’. It was claimed that the only visitors to their house were council workers and fire service. Mr Addison also said that Brown’s problems ‘started’ when his mother died when he was just 24 years old, claiming that Brown struggled to cope with her death. It was heard how Brown felt ‘trapped’ and was in a ‘hole’ and couldn’t turn to anyone. Bizarrely, Brown would have been entitled to his own state benefits but refused to claim them, opting to continue collecting those for his brother. Sheriff McGowan told Brown; “This is a highly

visual case, in my view the circumstances to the offence are strange, if not bizarre and don’t fall into any category for sentencing. “If it was a fraud case of £38,000, you would be going to jail and for a very

long time. “I accept that you never claimed your own benefits that you were entitled to, therefore the net loss to the state is substantially less than £38,000. “I am satisfied that public

interest would be served by a community disposal.” He issued a stark reminder to Brown that “It is nevertheless fraud and the alternative to a CSO is jail” sentencing him to 240 hours of unpaid work over the next 12 months.

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weecounty LETTERS Dear weecounty I was really shocked to learn from the front page that the police had caught a drug dealer with such a large amount of money and this had not been picked up on before now. With his previous conviction I thought the police would have been watching but this is obviously not the case but it is good that he has finally been caught and arrested for his crime. It really does surprise me that someone can make that kind of money from drug dealing and really shocks me that local people are doing this. At least he has been caught and will be sentenced again for his crime. John, Alloa. Dear weecounty I think that the Wee County Walkers is a great idea and is one of the best ideas that have been introduced in a long time. The concept of the group is great as it emphasises exercise in the local community and I support it all the way. I think it is great they are looking for volunteers to help and I think a lot of people should want to get involved because of what they are trying to emphasis and get across to local people. I think having one for every community shows a lot of passion and drive is put into the group and I salute the group for their hard work and efforts. Paula, Tillicoultry. Dear weecounty Education is important for the development or our young people and I think that the refurbishment of Alva Primary School is a step in the right direction. A lot more schools are needing done up and refurbished as well but this is a very positive step in improving education. It is important for young people to be surrounded by the correct environments and to get the best teaching and I believe that a better environment creates better learning. This was really pleasing to hear. Jack, Alva.

Dear weecounty Unemployment has been an issue for many years and it has been tough trying to find a job but reading that Clackmannanshire have improved apprenticeships for young people is marvellous. Young people are finding it difficult to find somewhere to go and work once they leave School or higher education and I think these new schemes will make all the difference. This type of improvement has been in need and demand for a long time and now that the opportunity has finally arrived, I think a lot of people will be making the most of it. Having just left school myself and struggling for work this will make all the difference for people in my circumstance. Sarah, Sauchie. Dear weecounty I have noticed in the paper this week there is a lot of reports on crime this week and I think that there is too much crime in our local area. I wish very often that people would not break the law because our community should be close and should be able to work together but because of the level of crime, older people are scared to leave the house and people can’t be trusted. Having lived in both these times, the older days used to be better as there was less crime and people could be nice and pleasant to each other and not worry about sending their children to school or out to play but now it is unsafe for children to even go out and play. I think crime is a major issue that needs to be sorted and looked at and I think things need to be done to try and cut down on the level of crime and try and make the community a lot safer for all local people. Beth, Tullibody.

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Alva’s deptuty head “I’m going to slap you and you are fat!” claims drunken yob named as football volunteer of the year T Mr Ash picks up prestigious award

wo youths appeared in court last week over acting in a threatening an abusive fashion. William Devany and Ryan Rennie were accused to have been acting in a threatening way at 1630 on 17th August in Main Street Sauchie. The court heard how the complainer saw the accused men sitting on

the steps outside the flats drinking Stella and when she approached with her 2-year old daughter, she asked them to move out of the way. Rennie replied; “I am going to slap you and you are fat!” The complainer then called the police from her flat who found the men nearby the locus. The defence cited that

actions were brought about by too much drink and that each man acted badly. Sheriff McGowan told Rennie who was released on bail; “This is an opportunity for you to re-engage with your CPO. It will go in your favour if you do, and if you don’t, you know the consequences.” He handed out a £215 fine to Devany.

Bail for youth involved in take-away attack

youth who headbutted, punched and kicked a man on the head and spat on his face, appeared at Alloa court charged with assault to injury. Shaun Kane (16) was charged with assault over

lva Academy’s Depute Head Teacher, Ian Ash, was named as football volunteer of the year for the central area covering, Clackmannanshire, Stirling, Falkirk, East and West Dunbartonshire and North Lanarkshire. The prestigious award was presented to Mr Ash at Stirling Albion’s Forthbank Stadium by the Scottish Football Association. The central area covers a population of over 800,000, so this is quite an accolade. His name, along with the five other region winners, now goes forward to the national competition. Leading the congratulations this week, Councillor Ellen Forson, Clackmannanshire Council’s Convenor of Education, said: “This is an outstanding achievement by Ian, and all of us at the Council would like to pass on our congratulations and wish him well when he goes forward to take part in the national award. “It is wonderful for someone who has given years of commitment and dedication to youth football in schools football being honoured in such a way.” Mr Ash started teaching at Abronhill High in 1981

but despite having a rugby background, had to adapt to football as there were only blaze pitches at the school. He offered to help with the football and by the following year he was running his own team and at the same time desperately trying to catch up on his football knowledge. He moved to Abbotsgrange Middle School in 1987 and into the Forth Valley set up, where he continued his involvement with the football at Abbotsgrange before moving to Grangemouth High. His involvement with football extended when he joined the Forth Valley committee and then moved special units to Lornshill Academy which brought him into Clackmannanshire, and then moving to Alva Academy where he has spent the past 19 years. Ian said: “I have always taken a football team whilst supporting and encouraging the younger members of staff to take teams as well. Although the main teams are now all taken by the younger staff , I still like to think I play a key role as a kit man, first aider or pitch repair man. “For the size of school, Alva Academy has done well over the years. The under-13’s last year really excelled winning a record four trophies.”

Every year stretching back to when Ian worked at Grangemouth High, he has taken the under-13 team to Crieff Hydro for a multi-activity weekend in November. Crieff Hydro is now a business partner of the school. Since 1995 Ian has also organised an a biannual trip, based around football, to Northern Spain in June for theunder-13 and under-14 teams. Ian added: “Making new contacts for the school and sparking new friendships I feel are extremely important. “It was through my links with Braidhurst High School in North Lanarkshire that I first became aware of the benefits of the school of football which has resulted in Alva Academy signing up to the Scottish F.A.’s School of Football scheme whose central aim of supporting young people to raise their attainment and achieve their potential is very much in tune with the school’s aspirations. “This, alongside dance and rugby, forms the school’s “Sporting Futures”, a venture supported in the short term through the “Big Lottery” fund and one which I hope to continue to drive and develop.”

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Kane was told by the Sheriff; “Take a look at yourself, you need to act better – you are doing yourself no favors!” The case continues at the end of October and Kane was granted bail.

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ordon Banks, MP will be serving the tea and coffee along with his staff again this year at the MacMillan Cancer Support Charity Coffee Morning in the Constituency Office 49-51 High Street, Alloa on Friday 28th September from 10am until 12 noon. Having registered with MacMillan Cancer Support, Gordon and his staff are hoping that even more constituents come along this year to help raise money for the charity which works to help the two million people currently living with cancer in the UK. Last year’s event proved to be very popular and there was a steady flow of constituents throughout the morning who were keen to take the opportunity

to meet their MP and hear about the work that he does in the course of his job. Gordon Banks MP said; “I thoroughly enjoyed the event last time and I am really looking forward to our MacMillan Coffee Morning this year again. This year’s event will be dedicated to the memory of Euan Wilson who was a volunteer at our Alloa Constituency Office for many years and who sadly passed away earlier this year. MacMillan Cancer Support does an excellent job and the charity deserves all our support. I am only too pleased that we are able to do something to contribute to this worthy cause.”

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s part of Abercromby’s Eco-Schools and Health Promoting Schools work they have established a strong partnership with Tullibody Healthy Living. The pupils have been busy growing vegetables in their quiet garden with the help of parents. Some of the vegetables that have been harvested have been given to Tullibody Healthy Living (THL) for their soup bags which they sell in

the community, but more recently THL volunteers came into school to provide cooking and tasting sessions for the Primary three pupils, linking with their ‘Farming’ topic. Each pupil was also given a recipe card to take home so that they could replicate the soup in their own environment and purchase the ingredients from THL. Clackmannanshire Council’s Education Convenor, Councillor Ellen Forson, said: “It is hoped

that this exciting partnership will have long lasting health benefits for the pupils at Abercromby and the wider community as well as providing valuable, active learning experiences as part of the Curriculum for

Excellence.” This partnership working has also contributed to the school achieving their Health Promoting Schools Level 3 Accreditation and EcoSchools Green Flag Award.

Warning of new scam spreading across county

lackmannanshire and Stirling Council’s Trading Standards are warning local consumers to be aware of telephone calls from people claiming to represent a loan company. The scam involves the caller telling a resident they will have no problem in being granted a loan but in order to access the money, they need to pay a fee up front through an electronic money transfer service. The fraudsters then tell the victims that paying this upfront fee will allow them to quickly transfer or personally deliver the money. Trading Standards Service have issued the following advice to residents: Don’t transfer money to loan companies using untraceable money transfer services when applying for loans.

Don’t go ahead with a loan if a company approves it and then demands a fee before you get the money. Do be cautious if a loan company cold-calls you. Do some research about the business offering the loan – look for correct phone numbers and physical addresses and ask for information in writing. Enterprise and Environment Committee Convener, Councillor Donald Balsillie: said: “In the current economic climate individuals are finding it difficult to obtain credit and criminals are capitalising on this using devious means and targeting vulnerable people. “Consumers are advised never to transfer money using money transfer services when taking out loans and to always be on your guard if someone cold calls you and offers you a loan.”

Man fined for shouting 120 hrs unpaid work and swearing at his ex for benefit cheat in a car park

n Alloa man was fined £90 at court last week after pleading guilty to acting in threatening or abusive behaviour. David Shanks (38) admitted to the charges after the court heard how he had started shouting and swearing at his ex partner in a car

park. The accused is believed to have ‘went off on one’ when he saw his ex in Ellen Court Alloa, blaming her for the difficulties that they had. The defence told the court that Shanks’ upbringing has impacted on his capacity to deal with emotional stress. He was fined £90.

Clackmannanshire woman was given a sentence of 120 hours unpaid work over the next 6 months for claiming benefits she was no longer entitled to. Nicole Severs (25) was charged under the social security administration act 1992 S111A(1A) – dishonest representation for claiming benefits, after she claimed family tax credits.

The court heard how she was ‘ashamed and embarrassed’ over her actions and that it was brought about because she was struggling financially. Sheriff McGowan told Severs; “It is your responsibility to make sure that everything is in order.” He handed out a community pay back order of 120 hours unpaid work over the next 6 months.

5 weecounty A former pupil now an artist visits Dollar art department Tuesday 18.9.12

ast week, staff members and pupils from the Dollar Academy Art Department were fortunate to have a visit from artist, Charlie Anderson, a former pupil who left Dollar in 2005. The audience watched and listened, fascinated and impressed, as Charlie illustrated the very remarkable career path he has carved out since leaving Dollar. Gus Maclean, Head of Art at Dollar Academy, recalls that, as a pupil, ‘Charlie’s work had individuality, a personal stamp, ambition, natural talent and sensitivity: there was also restlessness in his approach, as if nothing was ever quite good enough.’ When Charlie moved on to the Edinburgh College of Art, however, he found himself re-sitting failed exams, struggling to figure out quite what he wanted to do. (He only knew he didn’t particularly enjoy the compulsory subject of

tapestry!). But he eventually discovered Abstract Expressionism, and learned to pursue ‘mark-making and expressing yourself’ through painting. He describes leaving Art School with a 2:1 degree and seven email contacts of people who might (or might not) have been interested in buying his artwork. A job as Artist-in-Residence at George Watson’s College followed, where he was given the time and space to figure out ‘how to get an image onto a wall. I preoccupied myself with that.’ As Charlie told his audience, ‘I needed to define myself as an artist. No one’s going to give you validation. You just have to take it.’ A successful show in London earned him that validation when, suddenly, ‘a lot of people took notice’. And you have to take notice. Charlie’s art is big and powerful—wall-sized rather than canvas-sized. You can’t just walk past it. You

have to look. His videos (backed by a soundtrack of thumping drums) provide a good impression of the kind of art he creates and the kind of artist he is: the epitome of cool. As Gus Maclean says, ‘If Charlie’s artistic life at school was filled with hectic imagination and struggle, in his social life, he was laid back and had a magnetic combination of shyness, coolness and charm.’ Charlie’s passion for the ‘open playing ground’ of street art is indeed magnetic and charming. His talk had a visibly powerful effect upon the young pupils ranged before him. But he also spoke clearly and honestly about the practical struggle of gaining recognition, the details of setting up an exhibition and how, ultimately, an artist needs to sell paintings. Charlie’s work has caught the attention, and the praise, of luminaries in the street art scene. His latest exhibition in Los Angeles

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olice are still looking for some infornation in relation to a Theft by Housebreaking that occured at Alloa Cricket Club, Springfield Road, Alloa . The incident occured

on Thursday 6th September 2012 at 5pm and Friday 7th September 2012 at 2pm. A number of items were stolen from a metal container which was situated at the back of the Cricket Club.

Items that were stolen included a Sthill Petril engine Blower a Mountfield Petrol Engine Lawnmower and a quantity of petrol If anyone has any information please contact Police on 01786-45600.

was very successful and he is about to return to that city for another show. This shy, self-deprecating lad is, in fact, a brilliant, new artist

on the very active LA scene, where street art originated. It was a richly inspiring afternoon for the pupils (some not much younger

than Charlie), as they realised how far they might go within a few short years of leaving Dollar Academy.

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MP has Minister Keith Brown under pressure on public procurement G ordon Banks MP for Ochil and South Perthshire and Shadow Scotland Office Minster today spoke at the Federation of Master Builders Business Conference in Dunblane on the question of Scottish independence - a positive or negative impact for the UK construction industry? Speaking after the event Gordon Banks MP said, “There are so many questions facing the construction industry in respect of independence. Issues such as what will the currency be, how will keeping the £ impact on business when Scotland would have no control over monetary powers or interest rates. Would Scotland be part of the EU and if so how long will it take us to gain entry and what happens in the meantime when we have lost our access to a single market in the UK and the EU. In particular reference to construction the issues regarding any future bankers bonus tax and possible Vat reduction for home improvements, repairs and maintenance are all areas of likely confusion and potential negative impact on an independent Scotland.

Scottish contracts to the construction sector in relation to UK defence spending would also disappear. Independence is at best a bad risk so why take the chance? Devolution can be constantly improved and I am happy that it was the Labour Party who introduced devolution to the UK and has been the driving force to deliver even more powers to Scotland through the recent Scotland Act. Procurement lessons need to be learnt in respect of public contracts such as the Forth Road Bridge and in general, where Scottish SMEs have no faith in the process. Michael Levack Chief Executive of the Scottish Builders Federation says he has heard from employers in big and small businesses in the sector, saying that “they would have better odds of generating revenue by placing bets at the roulette wheel than tendering for public contracts.” But I have real concerns that the Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure Nicola Sturgeon, whilst recognising that her government needs to do better in this area will be able to deliver anything as she is too focused on her main job of using tax payers

money to break up the UK. The Scottish Government need to use the Budget statement next week as an opportunity to get Scotland building again through housing and infrastructure programmes. If they don’t, more Scots will end up on the dole and more Scots businesses will fail.” Keith Brown MSP and Minister for Transport and indeed until recently Minister for Housing, has got his finger prints all over the failure of more Scottish companies to benefit from the Forth Road Bridge contract.” The steel contract going to China, Spain and Poland is one example and the cement contract worth £30 million going to a Swiss company meaning we will have to import cement into the UK rather than buy it from Scotland’s only cement producer, Lafarge in Dunbar is another example of businesses in Scotland missing out. The way the Scottish Government are acting on the contracts for the Forth Road Bridge suggests that they are completely happy with what they have done, if that is the case why are they having a procurement process review. I can only imagine that their views in private and public are somewhat different. However it’s really disappointing that this is happening after the contracts for the Forth Road Bridge have been let. The Scottish Government needs to figure out how they can work with our construction companies – perhaps they should look at what Labour is doing in Wales on procurement to focus in on all the opportunities for Scotland.”

Suicide rates fall across the county

lackmannanshire has seen a drastic drop in suicide rates as reported by national statistics. The recently published Scottish Suicide statistics for 2011 by National Records of Scotland show a further drop in the suicide rate across Scotland - a 17% fall in suicide rates since the choose Life strategy began in 2002. Within Clackmannanshire, the average rate during 2009-2011 was 4.3 deaths as compared to 9.6 during the period 2001-2003. Clackmannanshire and NHS Forth Valley as a region have invested greatly in this strategy, by ensuring that professionals working directly with the public in mental health services, primary care and Accident Emergency, are trained in suicide prevention skills. Health and Care Commit-

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tee Convenor, Councillor Les Sharp said: “We are aware that 75% of people who complete suicide are not in contact with mental health services, therefore, in Clackmannanshire, over the last two years, we have made a conscious effort to reach out to our local communities. We do this by opening up training courses to the general public. The drop in numbers is very encouraging news for Clackmannanshire.” Scottish Mental Health First Aid courses, addressing suicide are widely delivered and advertised in our local papers, encouraging our communities to learn about most common mental health problems, become aware of signs that may give indication that someone might be struggling and seek appropriate help at the earliest opportunity.

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Councillor Sharp added: “We also are aware that life can be stressful especially in the current economic downturn and we are regularly delivering Stress Control classes to enable individuals to understand stress, how it can affect us and how we can learn to deal with it better.” To find out more about Scottish Mental Health First Aid please visit www.smhfa.com or register for one of our courses by contacting Jenny Ewen on 01786 431132 or email at: jewen@nhs.net. To find out more about Stress control classes or register contact us on 01259 215048 or by email on integratedmentalhealth@clacks. gov.uk. To find out more about local mental health services, visit: wwwclacksweb.org.uk/social/mentalhealthdayservices

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Jamaican teacher in Clacks exchange visit L

ast week, a Jamaican school teacher has spent the week in a Clackmannanshire school as part of an exchange arrangement. The visit followed the highly successful trip to the Caribbean in May by Clackmannanshire Secondary Schools Support (CSSS) teacher, Bruce Caldwell.

CSSS and Dunoon Technical High School, Kingston, Jamaica, established a link 18 months ago as part of the Global School Partnership. So this week Jodi-Kaye Foote, 29, a science and mathematics teacher, arrived in Clackmannanshire on Thursday, 6th September, spending a week with the Secondary Schools Support in

Bedford Place, Alloa. The Jamaican schoolteacher was welcomed to the school by Clackmannanshire Council’s Provost Tina Murphy, who presented her with a gift to mark her visit. Provost Murphy said: “The partnership between the council’s Secondary Schools Support Service and Dunoon Technical High School was established after Moreland Wilson from the British Council in Jamaica read about the Clackmannanshire Secondary School Support Service on a website and suggested a link. “We are delighted that this link has now been firmly established and gives the teachers and children in both schools the opportunity to exchange information about music and poetry in their two countries, as well as a number of green issues.” Jodi got the opportunity during her visit to take part in a meeting with the schools Eco-Committee, the CSSS, having attained two Eco Schools Flags. She said: “I am looking forward to maintaining a strong

‘holidaymaker’ gets £250 for battering his partner S

tephen Doudie (45) appeared at court last week charged with assault to injury to his partner as they stayed at a friend’s cottage in Alva. It was heard that on the 23rd July 2012, Doudie and his partner Miss Stark from Coatbridge had entered into a verbal argument whilst drinking that ended with the

accused calling the police. Stark had overheard the accused telling the police that he had been assaulted before turning to her saying; “I’m going to show you what I’m going to do” and punched her on the head. When police arrived they noticed Stark had swelling on her face, bruising above her eye, had two lumps on the

right hand side of her head and bruises on her upper arm. The defence claimed that Doudie was ‘ashamed and remorseful’ and that his actions were ‘out of ‘character’. Sheriff McGowan told Doudie; “under the circumstances I propose a fine as it appears to be a one off incident. “I hope there is no repeat.”

£70 fine for shoplifter A

n Alloa woman was given a £70 fine after pleading guilty to theft by shoplifting. Gemma McCartney (25) was caught stealing alcohol from Tesco stores in Alloa back in February this year. The court heard how McCartney had entered the superstore around 6pm

carrying a shoulder bag. She collected a basket and proceeded to make her way to the alcohol isle. Security had become suspicious of McCartney and began watching her where the accused was seen putting 2 bottles of alcohol into her basket. McCartney then made

a visit to the changing rooms and shortly walked out the front door of the superstore with the missing alcohol, only to be stopped by security who called the police and was later detained. Sheriff McGowan handed out a £70 fine to McCartney.

link with the school. I have thoroughly enjoyed my visit and meeting such wonderful people. It has been an awesome experience.” For Jodi, who has been teaching for five years, it was also her first visit to the United Kingdom, and during her trip took the opportunity to visit both Edinburgh and Dunoon. Jodi added: “When I go back we have arranged for the schools to be linked by Skype so that the children

from both Jamaica and Clackmannanshire can communicate interactively.” Back in May Bruce taught for five days in Jamaica, teaching English and elements of Scottish and English history. He was also was involved in meetings with the after school Global School Partnership Club and engaged in Solution Focus sessions with staff and students. Bruce, who has lived and worked in Clackmannanshire,

for 21 years, the past 12 for Clackmannanshire Secondary School Support Service said: “One thing I would say from my visit to Jamaica is that pupils at Dunoon High and those attending the CSSS face similar challenges despite their different locations.” The partnership will enable pupils have a global perspective whilst also allowing the children and staff in both schools to celebrate diversity.

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Tuesday 18.9.12

Unearthing the past in Dollar Glen

s part of Scottish Archaeology Month 2012, the Ochils Landscape Partnership and the National Trust for Scotland are hosting an archaeological dig in Dollar Glen between 15 and 23 September. Over the course of the week, a team of around 40 keen volunteers will have the opportunity to do some archaeology, learn about the glen and contribute to the ongoing research in the area. The site chosen for the excavation lies on the north-west slopes of Dollar Glen overlooking Castle Campbell. The focus will be on two turf banks and a circular earth mound: the turf banks may relate to the Castle or the medieval forest of Dollar, and the mound may be either the remains of a prehistoric hut circle or a medieval building. The team is hopeful that the dig will uncover some answers.

There will be an open day at the dig site on Saturday 22 June, from 9.30-15.30, when visitors will be shown around the site and learn about the findings of the dig. There will also be an exhibition in Dollar Museum, which will be updated daily throughout the dig. During the week of the dig, Dollar Museum will have extended opening hours: in addition to the usual times of 11-1 and 2-4.30 on Saturdays and 2-4.30 on Sundays, the Museum will be open from 2-4 on Monday 17th, Tuesday 18th, Thursday 20th and Friday 21st of September. People can follow the dig’s daily progress by viewing the updates and photos on-line at www.ochils.org.uk or on the Ochils Landscape Partnership’s facebook page. The Ochils Landscape Partnership is a partnership of 19 local organisations and will deliver 22 built, natural and

cultural heritage projects by the end of 2014. It is funded by the Heritage Lottery Fund, EDF Energy, Clackmannanshire Council, the University of Stirling, Clackmannanshire Heritage Trust, and Clackmannanshire & Stirling Environment Trust.

Forth Valley Wildlife and Landscape Forum T

he second ‘Forth Valley Wildlife and Landscape Forum’ will take place at Alloa Academy this Saturday, 22nd September. The Forum will bring together those actively involved in local nature conservation, including amateurs and professionals, environmental organisations, biological recorders and community groups. Enterprise and Environment Committee Convenor, Councillor Donald Balsillie, said: “ The aim is to raise awareness of one another’s activities and encourage networking and collaboration.” This free, day long event has

two main elements. In the school’s large atrium area participants will be free to visit stalls that contain information and displays showing environmental activities throughout the Forth Valley area. In the assembly hall there will be a programme of illustrated presentations. These will include a 30 minute talk describing local wildlife conservation activities and a series of five minute ‘taster presentations’ in which local groups will describe what they do and so encourage you to visit their stalls. The Forth Naturalist and Historian has worked with the

Stirling, Falkirk and Clackmannanshire Biodiversity Partnerships to organise this Forum. Councillor Balsillie added: “‘We hope that people will take this opportunity to learn about the huge amount of valuable work that volunteers and professionals are delivering across the Clackmannanshire, Stirling and Falkirk area. It really is an inspiration to see the level of commitment of these groups and the benefits that they provide for our local biodiversity. For more information visit http://my.stirling.gov.uk/ events/view/1163 or email countryside@stirling.gov.uk

Theft from Forth Valley College P

olice are still seeking information about a theft at Forth Velley College that happened about 21:00 on Monday 3rd September 2012. A stainless steel handrail was forcefully removed and stolen from the back of the Forth Valley College in Alloa. The handrail was later recovered by college staff, in the wooded area to the rear of Hillcrest Drive. CCTV footage has captured the incident that appears to have been carried out by a group of youths. Enquiries

are ongoing to trace those responsible. If anyone has any information with regards to this incident can they please contact me. Whilst the college staff were initially happy when the building first opened for the grounds to be used by youths to congregate and ‘ hang out ‘, the current group of youths freqeunting this area have clearly abused the hospitality of the staff, using the grounds as a drinking den and also leaving behind them a trail of destruction and litter.

The damage has ranged from numerous lighting bollards and the revolving doors having been damaged in the last six months, not to mention this latest incident with the handrail. In short, this sort of behaviour will not be tolerated and the Police will be carrying out patrols in the area for the foreseeable future. Any youths congregating in the area will have their details noted and will be moved on. Any criminality will also be dealt with accordingly.

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Youngsters join rugby development team T

wo young men have joined Clackmannanshire Council as Modern Apprentices, with the special responsibility to enhance and develop youth rugby in the county.; Fraser Watson and Martin McKenzie, both 18, will work alongside the Council’s Sports Development Team, in a year long apprenticeship, and aim to unearth new and exciting rugby talent in the area. The two - Fraser, from Sauchie, and Martin, from Alloa, have each been given a set number of schools in the area as their remit, as well as being linked with the two senior rugby clubs in the county. Fraser is teaming up with the coaching set-up

at Hillfoots Rugby Club, while Martin, who already is an establishing member of the Alloa Rugby Club first fifteen, as scrum-half, has been assigned his own Earlsfield club. The Council’s Convener for Sport and Leisure, Councillor Ellen Forson, said: “We are delighted to welcome to the two young men to the Council as our latest Modern Apprentices and I am sure they will be of great benefit in developing the sport of rugby within our schools, as well as using the experience to further their own careers.” They both recently successfully passed their Level 1 rugby refereeing course, and at the end of the one year Modern Apprenticeship with Clackmannanshire Council,

will attain their Level 3 Coaching and Event Management Certificate in July 2013. Their modern apprenticeships have been arranged in partnership with the Scottish Rugby Union (SRU). Fraser took up rugby as a nine-year-old in primary five at Craigbank Primary School and continued playing at Lornshill Academy and then with Clackmannanshire Colts. He is now a member of the Alloa R.F.C. second fifteen. He can play anywhere along the backs, though usually at centre or on the wing. Martin also took up rugby as a nine-year-old with Alloa R.F.C. minis and played rugby at both St John’s Primary and Alloa Academy, before breaking through to the Alloa R.F.C.

Cat dumped at charity shop T

he Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a cat was dumped at a charity shop in Alloa with a note saying ‘please find me a nice home’. Scotland’s animal welfare charity was called to rescue the abandoned puss after workers heard meowing coming from a pile of donations left on the floor of the British Red Cross shop at Maple Court on Tuesday (11 September). The young semi-long haired female cat was found in a cat carrier which had been put inside a black bin bag. A note attached to the carrier read, ‘My name is Coco. Please help find me a nice home. My owner is too ill to look after me’. The Scottish SPCA is now caring for Coco at its Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre. Animal Rescue Officer Jennifer Hamilton said, “It was around 10.30am in the morning when the workers made the discovery so the shop hadn’t been open that long. “The door had been left wedged open allowing people to enter from the

street and drop off their donations just inside the shop. “Unfortunately the workers were busy at the time and did not see the person who left Coco behind. “We understand that it can be very difficult at times to care for a pet due to changes in personal circumstances, but there is no excuse for abandoning an animal. “It was lucky Coco was discovered quickly otherwise she could have become very uncomfortable as the carrier she was contained

in had been placed inside a plastic bin bag. “Coco is a very friendly, confident cat who will make a fantastic pet for someone who is willing and able to give her a permanent home.” Abandoning an animal is an offence and anyone found guilty of doing so can expect to be banned from keeping animals for a fixed period or life. Anyone with information about this abandonment is being urged to contact the Scottish SPCA Animal Helpline on 03000 999 999.

first team. Martin said: “We are enjoying the challenge of a Modern Apprenticeship. We had to fill in application forms before going for an interview with the Council’s Rugby Sports Development Officer, Steve Swindall and Peter Cook, Rugby Development Manager with the SRU. We then had to go for a further interview at Murrayfield in Edinburgh before being awarded the apprenticeships. It was a thorough process. “I always knew it was an option for me when I left school and rugby is a big passion of mine. “It is great experience for any young person. Fraser and I are seen as the coaching link between the schools and the clubs, and already through the Rugby School Project at Alloa Academy and the School of Rugby at Alva Academy, we have already spotted a lot of talent coming through. Fraser added: “We have already found how to be

Fraser Watson (back, second left) and Martin McKenzie (back, second right), with some of the boys from the Rugby School Project at Alloa Academy. able to adapt coaching sessions to the various schools we go to and the various children we are coaching, and that is a skill in itself.” Out with rugby, Martin is a keen to ski during the winter, while Fraser is an enthusiastic footballer.

During their rugby Modern Apprenticeships with the Council they will both be under the leadership of the Steve Swindall, a former member of Glasgow Warriors and a Scotland ‘A’ cap, the Council’s Rugby Development Officer.

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Dr Richard Simpson MSP for Mid- Scotland and Fife talks: It has now been agreed that Parliament will sit for three days, instead of two. This will allow for more discussions and debates to happen on the issues of importance to the people of Scotland. One of the current topical issues and an issue that will affect all 5.6million people who live in this Country is the Independence referendum and whether we will split from the rest of the United Kingdom. The Better Together campaign for keeping Scotland part of the United Kingdom got off to a flying start. Better together is made up of three of the four main political parties in Scotland, individuals and businesses, all who support the current powers held by the Scottish Parliament but do not want to sever our ties with the remainder of the United Kingdom and the strength, benefits and security that it offers being together rather than separated. The Better Together team have had great responses to our first local campaign weekend; gaining many signatures all over the Country to the declaration supporting the positive case for remaining part of the United Kingdom. Last week I took part in Brian Taylor’s big debate. What has become apparent very quickly is that business owners are critical of the uncertainty caused by the SNP failure to publish its prospectus for independence. This criticism alone reinforces the biggest quarterly decline in the BCMBusiness Confidence Monitor which now stands close to zero. Will we have to join the Euro or continue a financial union with Sterling in the rest of the UK? Both options provide no control over interest rates or fiscal policy- this could result in the case of Sterling Scotland having even less of an effect than at present. Also leading us down a similar path as Ireland;

creating a Scottish pound tied to the British pound. Consequently in Eire the minimum interest rates were always a bit higher and the Irish pound was worth a bit less. As I have stated in a previous Brain Taylor debate; does anyone believe that 2008 was the last crisis of capitalism. Scotland alone needed £247 billion of UK support for our bankrupt banks; RBS and HBoS. We could have interest rates and unemployment similar to that of Ireland or Iceland, if we had been independent in 2008. It is evident that as product of independence we will be lead down an uncertain path of financial issues. Overall, in terms of finance what is clear is that we are stronger together in a UK on monetary and fiscal policy. On a different note there has been a recent survey regarding drug abuse in Scotland and the number of deaths in correlation to drug misuse. Along with this there is a strong connection to Anti-Social behaviour. The report highlights the fact that there exists an abundance of drug abuse problems in Alloa; showing that there were six deaths alone in connection with drug misuse. Overall drug abuse in steadily on the increase and continues to be a heavy problem for the county. In correlation with this Clackmannanshire council also have a strong intention of tackling and eliminating the problem of Anti-Social Behaviour within their communities. The council have numerous channels in attempt to prevent disruptive behaviour before they turn to the strict Anti-Social Behaviour Order.

MP and Councillor visit Menstrie House after flood devastation L ocal MP Gordon Banks and Clacks Councillor Jim Stalker visited the postdevastation scene at councilrun Menstrie House after heavy rain caused nearby Menstrie Burn to burst its banks and flood the care home on August 29th. The flooding caused horrendous problems and damage to the care home and nursing home staff, other local authority employees and the fire service worked together to safely evacuate the thirty-eight residents to Ludgate house and other locations. As Manager Louise Barker showed the MP and Councillor Stalker around the various rooms, the hard work and progress was very much in evidence and there were signs of returning to normality again for several residents who returned to their rooms. Councillor Stalker faced a number of questions from concerned residents at the recent Menstrie Community Council meeting who were keen to know what would be done to prevent the same thing happening again. Gordon Banks MP said; “It is clear that all who have been involved in the clean-up process must have worked extremely hard to

get Menstrie House to where it is now after the utter devastation caused by the flooding. The turn-around and the fact that several residents have been able to move back into the property is amazing – and testament to everyone concerned in this operation. However, this must never be allowed to happen again and Clackmannanshire Council must act quickly to ensure that the proper measures are taken to prevent flooding like this in the future.” Councillor Stalker said;

“Louise Barker her staff and the other council employees involved cannot be thanked enough for their amazing work both in the evacuation of Menstrie House, the care of residents in their temporary accommodation elsewhere, and their efforts to help get Menstrie House habitable again. Much of their work has been above and beyond the call of duty. Having visited the site, I fully understand the concerns of Menstrie residents – the burn rose some twelve feet

in places as it overflowed its banks, and residents want to know what will be done to clear the course of Menstrie Burn, remove the vegetation which is impeding the water flow, and repair and build up both sides of the burn. I met with Gary Dallas, Director of Service to Communities last week, and he has agreed to keep me updated as the assessment of the situation continues. I will pursue this matter until appropriate measures are in place to prevent similar floods in the future.”

Stirling castle seeks a junior reporter S

tirling Castle, recently rated the UK’s best heritage attraction, is looking for a budding young journalist to report on its Renaissance Revelry event, six days of renaissance fun for all the family at the castle this October. Open to children between the ages of 5 and 12, the junior reporter will be invited along to the event with their family to take part in the activities and interview the renaissance characters from the past at the castle as part of a special filmed report. To enter, young people need to decide which historic figure through time they would like to interview and what they would ask them. They then need to email their response to the Stirling Castle website, hs.stirlingcastle@scotland. gsi.gov.uk, by Wednesday 3rd October at 12 noon. The Renaissance Revelry event takes place at Stirling Castle from 11-16th October and is designed to allow visitors to step back in time and experience different aspects of life in the royal

court. Activities range from the opportunity to dress as a Lord or Lady of the court, to designing a coat of arms or, if feeling adventurous, testing your skills with a cross bow! Gillian MacDonald, Executive Manager at Stirling Castle said; “Renaissance Revelry is hugely popular with visitors of all ages, but is especially suitable for families, as it’s a really fun, interactive way to experience first hand the castle at the height of its renaissance heyday. “This year we wanted to do something different by offering young visitors the chance to experience the event from a different angle. What better way to find out more about life at the court at this time than by becoming the castle’s very first renaissance reporter?” Renaissance Revelry will take place at the castle each day from Thursday, 11th October until Tuesday 16th October from 12 noon to 4.00pm and is included in the admission price to Stirling Castle.

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Tuesday 18.9.12

Community council elections

Stirling lecturer wins New Zealand Post Book Award

niversity of Stirling creative writing lecturer Paula Morris has won the New Zealand Post Book Awards Fiction Category for her novel Rangatira. The historical novel which is based on Morris’ Maori tupuna (ancestor) Paratene Te Manu’s 1863 visit to England, was extensively researched. Rangatira means chief or leader, or person of authority in Maori. The judges said they were “impressed by the refreshing purity of purpose to Morris’ story-telling.” They added: “It never seems jaded or cynical or calculating; instead the struggle to comprehend otherness is rendered perceptively, directly, consistently — and compellingly.” The internationally recognised novelist said: “I’m delighted to win this award for a book with such personal significance for me, especially a novel that absorbed so much of my attention over so many years. “The 1863 tour was well-documented in British newspapers, as it was a sensation at the time, but, as with any novel, invention and dramatic re-shaping was required. The challenge of the novel was making an imaginative leap into the mind of someone who was born in pre-Christian New Zealand, a man whose life spanned the nineteenth-century.” Research for the novel included

he residents of Muckhart have the chance to go to the polls next month to elect their Community Councillors. Voting in their first ever Community Council election will take place on Wednesday, 3rd October. This is only the third time there has been a contested election in one of Clackmannanshire’s Community Council areas. The contest is in respect of 12 places on the Muckhart Community Council, and there are 15 candidates. The ballot, which is being conducted entirely by post, is required to give electors in the area the opportunity to choose the candidates they wish to see elected. Ballot papers will be issued to all electors by Friday, 21st September with the closing date for return being Wednesday, 3rd October. The election is an important event for Muckhart. The members of the Community Council play a key role in the area and freely give their time to work for, and to represent the interests of all residents. They also provide a direct link with Clackmannanshire Council on key issues. Elaine McPherson, the Returning Officer for Clackmannanshire, said: “This is a great response from Muckhart which validates the work of the Community Council in the past. It may be a small community, but as we

can see it has a clear sense of identity. “I am sure that the electors in Muckhart will take this opportunity to show their commitment and support to their Community Council by returning their ballot papers.” The result for Muckhart was just one of six results declared last week. After the nomination process, Alva, Menstrie and Dollar Community Councils elected unopposed the Community Councillors who will represent them. However, insufficient numbers of nominations were received to allow two other Community Councils, Tullibody, Cambus and Glenochil and Clackmannan to form. Although the result for these two Community Councils was disappointing this time, Provost Tina Murphy was hopeful that these two community councils will re-establish with minimum disruption to the vital role they play in their communities. Provost Murphy said: “We know that there is strong interest in these two areas in having a Community Council and we very much encourage the residents who have come to us to say they wish to rectify this to take the next steps as soon as they can.” A full list of newly elected Community Councillor appears on ClacksWeb at www.clacksweb.org.uk/council/ communitycouncilelections/

explorations of Osborne House on the Isle of Wight, where the Maori party met Queen Victoria, and of Marlborough House in London (now the Commonwealth Secretariat) where they visited the Prince of Wales. Paula added: “I spent many hours in libraries in London and Birmingham, as well as in New Zealand, trying to piece together the fragments of Paratene’s life, investigating everything from Victorian Limehouse to London fog, from music halls to Methodist schools.” Rangatira is based on a true story and is set in Auckland, June 1886.

Ngati Wai chief Paratene Te Manu spends long sessions, over three long days, having his portrait painted by the Bohemian painter Gottfried Lindauer. Hearing of Lindauer’s planned trip to England reminds him of his own journey there twenty years earlier, with a party of northern rangatira. As he sits for Lindauer, Paratene retreats deeper and deeper into the past, from the triumphs in London and their meetings with royalty to the disintegration of the visit into poverty, mistrust, and humiliation. Photo by Mike Brooke

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ALLOA ACADEMY

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Inter-House competition This week’s results are as follow: Erskine House 14 points; Schaw House 11 points; Bruce House 11 points. Well done to Bruce for making an improvement this week. 1B1 was the class with the highest total number of merits. Additional House points were gained this week by Ashleigh Robertson and Dean Reid for their help at the Sunnyside Primary School Parents Information Evening. House Captains Following elections at House assemblies last week each House now has two House captains for session 2012-2013. In Bruce House Coral Gallacher and Edward Gill were elected, while Gregor Page and Lewis Robertson will lead Erskine House. Rachel Cowie and Iona Tytler will be the Schaw House Captains. Congratulations to the elected candidates and also to those who were unsuccessful – making a speech to 300 pupils is a valuable experience in itself. As well as organising House competitions, House Captains will be part of the Senior Prefect Team chairing Pupil Council meetings. We are looking forward to another positive and competitive Inter-House competition Congratulations Congratulations to Hannah Wilson of 1E1 who competed in the West Perthshire Pony Club Cup last week, winning the dressage, show jumping and cross-country events to become overall points champion. Well done Hannah – you also gain an additional House point. Olympian visits Alloa Academy On Friday Alloa Academy were very pleased to welcome Olympic 400m Hurdler Eilidh Child to the school. Eilidh spent time in the

PE department meeting pupils answering questions from S1 pupils, including; ‘Is your training was hard?’, ‘Will you be going to the next Olympics?’, ‘Who inspired you start athletics?’ and ‘What were the parties like in the Olympic Village?’ Eilidh’s visit has left the pupils inspired to achieve positively in their Athletics block which starts next week. Open Evening Plans are underway for our Open Evening on Wednesday 10th October from 6.00 – 8.00 p.m. All are invited to come along, have a tour of the school; see pupils’ work exhibited; Focus Groups Many thanks to the 10 pupils form each year group who took part in our focus groups this week. Focus groups happen four times per session in alternate months to year group Pupil Councils. The information gained from the groups informs all planning within the school. Lunchtime and after –school activities. 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 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 Tracking and monitoring letters will be sent out to for all S3-S6 pupils at the end of this week. The letters contains details of pupils’ effort, behaviour and homework, number of latecomings and an indication of whether they are academically on track in their subjects. 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.

U14 Football Alva 4 St Mungos 3 Goals from Kieran Murphy, Harry Neal and Callumn Morrison sealed a hard fought victory. Player of the match - Declan McQuillian. Under 13 Football Alva 6 Dunblane 1 An excellent performance by all the boys in their first match. Lennox Nutt scored one goal while Mati Zata scored five and was named player of the match. Macmillan Sponsored Events Many of our S6 pupils have already taken part in sponsored events in the run up to Alva Academys annual Macmillan coffee morning. Over 90 pupils are taking part in events that they have organised themselves. 19 pupils climbed Ben Nevis, 12 pupils abseiled at Powmill, 8 took

part in the Glasgow to Edinburgh bike ride and they have bag packed at Asda. Louise Green completed an open water swim, Pamela Elder dived with sharks and Ross Brannigan ran along the top of the Ochil Hills!

LORNSHILL ACADEMY Over the last two weeks, S1 pupils have been participating in Lornshill 2012. Pupils have had a range of over 15 sports clubs to attend at lunchtimes and afterschool. The ‘Games’ started two weeks ago with Team GB Basketballer Kieran Achara declaring them open. Since then pupils have been attending enthusiastically earning House and Individual points. There has been a terrific turnout of 133 pupils over the two weeks- 64% of S1 pupils entered into the spirit of the ‘Games’. Lornshill 2012 was officially closed today by Team GB Athlete Eilidh Child who presented a number of prizes which are listed below: Devon House won the House competition with 162 points. Forebraes won the Warm Up Competition at the closing ceremony Grange House had the biggest

the ’Games’- Dani Taylor Johnston Spot Prizes were won by: Sophie Mackie, Josh Carroll, Dylan Hunter and Jack Edmond. A massive well done to all the S1 pupils who took part.

percentage of pupils take part Boys Individual Gold medallist- Kyle Crews Boys Individual Silver medallistsDale Carberry and Ross Weston Boys Individual Bronze medallistsAndrew Wedlock and Michael Hamilton

Girls Individual Gold medallistLaura Cunningham Girls Individual Silver medallistDani Taylor-Johnston Boys Individual Bronze medallistKatie Riddell Pupil who brought along the most friends to clubs during week 2 of

Human Papiloma Vaccinations An assembly giving information on the Human Papiloma will take place on Wednesday of next week. These vaccinations are open to S2 girls and will take place in October. Consent forms have been issued by Forth Valley Health Board and these should be returned, if they have not already been returned, as soon as

possible. Skills Development Assemblies There will be assemblies for all S4 on Wednesday 26th and Thursday 27th September led by Skills Development Scotland. These assemblies will inform S4 pupils of various options open to them after S4.

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What’s on in your weecounty

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 details contact Betsy on 01259 213 096 or 07855 185 058.

Healing Rooms: The group’s vision is to see the healing, liberating and life transforming power of Jesus made accessible to all. Healing Rooms are available to everyone, whether they have any connection or not, and prayer is offered free of charge by small groups of trained volunteers from different local churches. Healing Rooms are open every Tuesday 11am to 1pm in 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@healingroomsscotland.com. Circuit Class Every Monday 6pm to 7pm at Alloa Academy Games Hall. Cost - £4 (£2.90 concession) Suitable for all levels of fitness from beginners to advanced. Exercises are performed on a time basis and allow you to work at your own pace. A mixture of cardiovascular and resistance exercises which help with weight loss, improved muscle tone, self esteem and confidence leading to a healthier lifestyle. If you would like further information please contact: James on 07977 268 261 or e-mail jmculloch@ clacks.gov.uk. Alloa Spiritualist: Last weeks medium was by Glynis Daley from Edinburgh and took place in the OAP Hall, Erskine Street, Alloa and took place 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: 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: All sections of the Company have begun their winter sessions with encouraging attendances, The Anchor Boys (boys in P2 and 3) meet at 5.30pm on Tuesdays in Moncrieff Church Hall and Juniors (boys in P4/5 and 6) and also meet in Moncrieff Church Hall at 7pm. The Company Section (boys in P7 – age 18) meets on Friday’s at 7.15pm in Alloa Academy. New members will be welcome in all Sections, and anyone with queries or seeking further information about the Company should telephone 01259 212 023. The Company Section of about 30 boys is 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 asking to contact the Company Captain on 01259 212 023.

4 from 1-4pm. Go along and meet characters from the past in 16th century costume, and hear their stories of the tower.

Alloa Bridge Club: Latest results – N/S 1 Eric Howman and Jimmy Hamilton, 2 Sandy Greenhill and Stewart Anderson, 3 Margo Webster and Jim Paterson. E/W 1 Mary Storrar and Mary Anderson, 2 Alex Anderson and Jutta Griffiths, 3 George Scales and Linda Sommerville.

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.

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. Alloa Tower: Costume Guided Tours – tours will take place on August,

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.

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 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. Clackmannanshire Woman and Girls Group: Bowmar – An Extraordinary General Meeting will be held on September 24 in the Bowmar Centre, Alloa prior to the group being dissolved. The meeting will start at 6.30pm. Gabertson Residents Association:

The association will be holding a bingo tea on Thursday, September 20 in Hawkhill Community Centre. Eyes down at 7pm. Take your own cup. Alva Parish Church Guild: There is a meeting on the guild on Tuesday, September 18 at 7.30pm in the Eadie Hall. Alan Kimmit will be going along to tell members about his placement in Malawi a couple of years ago. Anyone who

Alva is interested will be made very welcome. Alva Toddlers: Alva Toddlers are continuing with their 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 grown-ups. 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: Coffee mornings have resumed each Wednesday in the Church from 10.30am till noon. All welcome for a friendly chat over a cuppa and home baking. Alva Pensioners Association: The next monthly dance will be on Saturday 29, September. Darby and Joan Club: The President Welcomed members to the weekly game of dominoes and whist. Domino result – 1 Mrs M Nolan, 2 Mrs I Emslie, consolation Mrs V Spence. Whist result – 1 Lady Mrs F Jones, consolation Mrs M Fisher. 1 gent Mr D Shepherd, consolation Mrs M Gillespi. New members will be made welcome every Wednesday at 1.45pm in the Cochrane Foundation Hall, Croftshaw Road, Alloa. 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

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What’s on in your weecounty 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. Alva OAP’s Carpet Bowls Group: The group meet on a Monday and Friday from 1.45pm till 3.30pm at Parklands Centre, Alva. Members new and old welcome for the new season September to April. Alva Bridge Club: Latest results – N/S 1 S C Hopkins and A Smith +3710, 2 J Thomson and E Coales +1360, 3 M McGhee and D Shepherd +210, E/W 1 M Abel and D McAree +330, 2 L Morrison and J McGroarty +220, J McGowan and D Colquhoun -390. Age concern: Whist and dominoes latest result – Domino winner Mrs M Stewart, consolation Mrs M Nolan. Ladies whist Mrs M Hill, consolation Mrs E Campbell. Gents prize Mr I McLachlan, consolation Mr M Gillespie. The next meeting will be held on Thursday, September 20 in Alva Parish Church Hall.

Clackmannan 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 new-to-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.

and the opportunity to chat. Morning service as usual at 11.am.

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.

Dollar Bowling Club: A race night and country and western night will be held on Saturday, September 22 at 8pm. Tickets cost £1.50. 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.

The Circle of Friends: The new session will start on Thursday, September 20 in Clackmannan Town Hall at 7pm. All 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.

Dollar Dollar Parish Church: Sundays Service was held by Mrs Lynn Mack, Reader. 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 enjoyed 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 – 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

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. St. James Episcopal Church: On Saturday, September 29 from 10am to 4pm and Sunday, September 30 from 2.30pm to 5pm there will be a Flower Festival in the Church in celebration of the 130th anniversary of the building of St James’s with the theme of St James the Great and St James’s Church: past, present and future. Entry by donation. On Sunday 30 the 10.30am All Age Service will be welcoming Bishop David Chillingworth, Primus, who will celebrate Holly Communion. There will be a bring and share lunch in the Parish Rooms after the Service. All are welcome. Dollar RSCDS Class: Their new session begins on Thursday, 4 October 2012 at 8.15pm in Strathdevon Primary School, Park Place, Dollar. Teacher - Mrs J Chapman. New members welcome. For more information please contact Catherine on 01259 743820.

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: Rev. M Lovett welcomed Margaret Shuttleworth as a guest preacher on Sunday. In her talk to the children she demonstrated that although we are all different god hasa no favourites. He loves us all. Reading from James 2:1-17 and Mark &:24-37. In her sermon she explained how “Great moments can catch us unaware.” How we feel and make others feel is important. We don’t always know the different we are making to someone when we let God shine through us. Kirk Sessions meets on Tuesday, September 18 at 7pm. Messy Church information evening on Thursday, September 20 at 7.30pm. For anyone wishing to find out what Alpha is all about, the Alpha supper takes pace on Monday, September 24 at 7pm starting with food. The Ark is for children of all ages on Sunday mornings at 11am. Gaelic Parent and Child (0-5) Group – Croileagan Clatch Mhanainn: The group meets every Tuesday from 10am till noon in Menstrie Parish

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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 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.

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 conducted the services on Sunday, September 9. A harvest lunch for Christian Aid was held in the Large Hall. The Craft Group has now resumed and meets on Tuesdays at 2 pm in the Small Hall. The Prayer Group meets on Thursday in the Committee Room at 7.30 pm. The Congregational Board will meet at 7 pm on Wednesday, September 19. The Guild has also resumed and its next meeting will be on Monday, October 1 at 7.30 pm in the Small Hall. 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. Sauchie Branch SNP: Raffle prizes are still required for the quiz night which is being held in Fishcross, on Saturday at 7.30pm, in the function room of the Ochil View Lounge. There is a prize of £200 on offer, and free whisky tasting during the interval. There will also be a buffet and a raffle. Teams of 4 (maximum) are required. For ticket details telephone 01259 570 577. 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 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 recommended 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 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.

Tillicoultry 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. 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.

Contact Ann-Margaret on 07908 252 104 or Girlguiding Clackmannanshire on 01259 211 318.

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.

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.

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: At the September Mr G McFarlane gave an entertaining an informative talk on gemstones. The winner of both competitions for a prize of bling and a lavender bag was Mary Young. Tillicoultry OAP’s: Meetings start Monday, September 3 in the Centenary Hall at 2.30pm. Old and new members 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. Tillicoultry Parish Church Guild: The guild on Thursday, September 20 in Tillicoultry Parish Church at 7.30pm are holding a Centenary Concert by Civil Folk. Admission £3. Pay at door or tickets from 01259 750 866. Tillicoultry Bridge Club: Latest results – N/S 1 Jim Paterson and Laura Knox +1570, 2 Kay and Sheila Anderson +1080, 3 Jimmy Hamilton and George Smith +1000. E/W 1= Winnie McDermott and Liz Duncan +680, 1= Alex Anderson and Jutta Griffiths +680, 3 Alan and Andy Roberts -110. 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.

Tullibody 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). There is two classes on a Tuesday, one at 5pm and the other at 7pm. For more information call Margo on 07879 477 921. 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. 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. Tullibody History Group Please note Thursday 27th---7-30p -----Change of speaker The monthly talk will now be by David Bytheway on Journalism. All welcome at the Heritage Centre, Abercromby Place Nominal charge. GUILD Our opening social is on the 26th September at 7.30pm in the Church Hall. It is special as we are celebrating 60 years of the Guild in Tullibody. We extend a warm welcome to anyone to coma along and would particularly like to see past members. Please contact Margaret Jackson (217921) for further information.

Stirling Stirling Hillwalking Club: The Stirling Hillwalking Club September walk will be Stob 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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aving the opportunity to be a Keeper For A Day at Blair Drummond Safari park was a complete childhood dream for me, so when myself and colleague Linsday were offered the chance to sample this, I almost bit their hand off and booked at their soonest possible date. Browsing the website on the week leading up, I researched what was on offer, and being completely honest, I thought the price tag was a little steep. However, having completed the experience, if I had known what was involved I would, hand on heart, have paid double possibly even triple for the experience. Having had my fair

at no point did we feel rushed or pressured to move on to the next area. The other thing we found surprising for both of us was just how ‘hands-on’ we got with the animals. As much as I was looking forward to it, I never imagined we would get to cuddle a Rhino, hand feed a baby (and mother) bear grapes, be slobbered on by a giraffe, crawled over by meerkats . . . not to mention feeding the big cats which were probably the most amazing part of the day. On top of all that, the visit was very educational too. Along the way the experienced keepers were explaining how they care for the animals and why specific tasks were carried out.

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Hiding the food for the bears in their enclosure share of adventure holidays and weekends, the £160 price tag is a small fee to pay for one of the BEST days I’ve had in my life. The day itself at the park was a jam packed adventure, every minute strategically planned, yet

The day started at 8.45am when upon arrival at the park, Lindsay and I were given Safari Park overalls and changed into our wellies, our photographer Kirill was not too upset he wasn’t given a set of the lovely

overalls – having heaps of experience at the park he was well prepared in the appropriate attire. Our first stop was Lemur Land, we were taken there by our guide for the day in one of the park’s 4 x 4’s. Straight off, a ring-tailed lemur named Red, jumped from the roof of a shed to the fence next to us whilst we fed him some chopped fruit. He seemed very pleased to be getting attention and food, and was very willing for us to pet him and the staff were advising us how to safely handle him and the animals. By 9.30 we were dropped off at the elephant enclosure, here however, was not a hands on area, the elephants are regarded as the most

dangerous animals in the park. We were given an in depth talk by Ailsa West, the elephant keeper, on how the elephants got to the park and how they had abused or neglected past, which made them unpredictable. 9.45am and we are heading to the big cats, this was the part I was most excited about. We watched keeper Brian feed the tiger within his enclosure, we were inches from where this powerful animal was eating. Then to the lions, where we got to take large lamb’s legs and throw them about the enclosure before the lions were released, watching them from the comfort of the car. I instantly fell in love with Dudley, the large male. When you were that close, it was difficult to believe how dangerous these animals could be, although sitting next to Brian’s gun with live ammunition made you realise the inherent dangers. After prizing me away from the big cats, it was over to the zebras, giraffes and rhinos, spending some time with their keeper Sami. We hand fed the giraffes, which resembles a scene from the movie Alien with the long blue tongue wrapping round your arm and the amount of slobber left behind!!! We had a chance to try out the training techniques used to get them in position in the event they ever need vet care or treatment. Out in the zebra enclosure, one of the zebra’s named spot was very sociable and certainly craved attention; we spent

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bit longer than we should eding and petting him. Which rings us to the rhinos – and ho’d have known they loved aving their nostrils stroked??

gain there was one rhino that eemed to prefer the attention, nd throughout the day, it was ompletely the animal’s choice spend the time with us. After lunch (which is included) e witnessed the bird of prey splay, after which we were aken to have a go at handling a

Harris Hawk named Kaiden. The sea lion show was next, it was interesting to know that the sea lions are invited in to take part, and no matter how packed

the arena is, if they decide they want to sunbathe instead of perform, then there will be no show. We were lucky as one of them decided it was worth it for some extra fish! The penultimate visit of the day was to the otters and meerkats. We fed the otters

some young chicks and salmon. Salmon was also on the menu for the meerkats. As we both sat in the enclosure the meerkats scrambled all over us – there were so many of them, and they were a bit feisty, you definitely had to have a check at the number of fingers you left with. Finishing the tiring but eventful day, we were taken on a boat trip to Chimp Island, where we were treated to a good talk on how the chimps at

Up close and personal with Dudley

the park were cared for. I am sure you will agree that this packed a lot into one day, where we both have been left long lasting, amazing memories. As well as the excitement of the animals, the education from each of the keepers, we also had lots of fun. In my opinion it is certainly worth trying out – you wont be disappointed. Photographs by Kirill Obolenskiy

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Women reach new heights in adultery survey M T en have long been portrayed as serial adulterers while their long-suffering wives keep the home running and children fed and watered. But new research has revealed that it’s women - and not men - who are most likely to play away from home, according to the self-confessed philanderers themselves.The UK Adultery Survey quizzed 4,000 lovecheats, equally split between the sexes, and found that women are the most promiscuous, having on average 2.3 illicit partners compared with just 1.8 for men. The research also reveals dramatically different reasons why men and women have an affair. While men cited the pursuit of sexual excitement, boredom with their marriages and the need of an ego boost as their main reasons for cheating, women were more likely to be seeking emotional fulfilment, improved self esteem and the promise of romance when they strayed. Female adulterers are also far more prone to falling in love with their lover than their male equivalents. The survey was commissioned by UndercoverLovers.com, the UK’s premier extra-marital dating agency which has almost 600,000 members. The site was created to provide a safe, discreet and non-judgmental

environment where married women and men can meet. The majority of members are 30 and 40 something professionals who have been married for five or more years. Spokesperson Emily Pope says: “The results of our survey challenge the commonly held view that men are necessarily more adulterous than women. ”Once they have made the huge decision to have an affair, women have far more opportunity to actually find someone to cheat with and are generally in control of deciding if and when to consummate the relationship once they do. It is a feature of all dating websites that women are spoilt for choice of male suitors.”More and more neurological research is revealing that male and female brains are programmed differently when it comes to relationships. The results of our survey bear this out, with our adulteresses seemingly seeking something far more emotionally meaningful from their affairs than their male partners.’ Other intriguing facts to emerge from the survey include: &bull; The vast majority of male and female philanderers think that monogamy is an unnatural state for humans. Women are likely to be the first to get itchy feet. While unfaithful men do not have their first affair until almost six years of married life, female cheaters stray just five years after exchanging their vows. The majority of UK adulterers still love their spouses

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hese delicious beef kebabs infused with ginger make particularly good party nibbles - or a tasty lunch. Serves 6.

INGREDIENTS Three tablespoons hoisin sauce and three tablespoons sherry Four tablespoons soy sauce One teaspoon barbecue sauce Two spring onions, chopped Two cloves garlic, minced One tablespoon minced fresh root ginger 700g skirt steak skewers METHOD 1. Mix hoisin sauce, sherry, soy sauce, barbecue sauce, onions, garlic and ginger in a bowl. 2. Cut steak across grain on a diagonal into thin slices and put in a large re-sealable bag.

and have no intention of getting divorced. Women are far more likely than men to tell someone else about their affair. Adulteresses tend to be significantly younger than adulterers with their average age at 37 compared to men at 42. The vast majority of cheaters are having their affairs in secret, unbeknown to their husband or wife. More men continue to have sex with their partners while having an affair than women. Only eight per cent of men think their wife is better in bed than their lover while 27% of female philanderers rate their husband higher. Many adulterers are hypocrites! Over 40% of female cheaters and almost 30% of men would ask for a divorce if they discovered their spouse was having an affair.

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The Harviestoun Hotel offers the opportunity to host your Christmas in one of the most stunning locations in Clackmannanshire or for that matter anywhere in the country. Easily accessible and within 10 minutes drive of the majority of Clackmannanshire it will make anyone’s x-mas extra special.

They will take care of your needs for live music or disco with DJ and provide a stunning menu of exceptional quality and yet affordable price. Make Christmas extra special this year and host your family, friends or works party at The Harviestoun.

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alloween is a known yearly tradition that dates back to the 15th century and back in the days it was known as “All Hallows Day” but now it is just known as Halloween. This day is known for trick or treating and dressing up into costumes you would not be seen dead wearing during the year and just having a great time, but why is it when you walk into a supermarket at this time of year all you see is Christmas items? Halloween is on October 31 and Christmas is on December 25 so why is Halloween not as big as Christmas. Both these events are yearly and are loved

and adored by many people all over the world and each year many people ask the same question, why is Christmas always out before Halloween but no matter when these items for these occasions are out on the shelf’s they will always be popular. It just makes Christmas last that little bit longer as it is a big event every year. New Year items are brought out about Christmas time and this is because New Year follows exactly a week after Christmas Day and this is also another big event that is celebrated all over the world. These occasions are the time for parties and celebrations and the time

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new release into the charts has seen the come back of a great band that made some great music just a few years ago. The Script released their first song, “We Cry” in April 2008 and it went down a storm and since then they have released various songs including the very popular song “The Man That Can’t Be Moved” which

for coming together with family and friends. “I personally love Christmas and New Year and I love to be surrounded by family and friends and I also like the beginning of a New Year as I believe in a fresh start. Halloween is also a great event for watching the children be happy and content and also enjoying themselves.”

was released in September of the same year and their current release “Hall of Fame” featuring a collaboration with will.i.am. The Script originally come from Dublin and are an Irish Rock Band but have settled down in London due to their new found success and popularity. Their new single comes from their third album, and has already become a number 1 single in the UK. The Script know all

about success as their fellow hits have been just as popular but each one is special in its own right. The song is about capturing the emotion of each lyric and the music and making the song flow and this song is certainly a winner. The song is so emotional but has such an upbeat and fantastic melody all the way through. The song and the band is great and it will be very exciting to witness some more of the bands creations in the upcoming future.

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CHEF Job No: ALL/23859 SOC Code: 5434 Wage: Exceeds Nat Min Wage Hours: 40 per week, 5 days from 7, between 11.00am - 9.00pm Location: Alloa, Clackmannanshire FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 10 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Previous experience in a similar role is preferred. Duties include preparing fresh food, cooking home-made meals, keeping kitchen area clean and tidy and any other associated tasks. Immediate start. . . or call 01259722020 and ask for Mr Gibson How to apply You can apply for this job by telephoning 0125 9781324 ext 0 and asking for Mr D Graham. Employer Mansfield Arms SECURITY SUPERVISOR Job No: ALL/23871 SOC Code: 9241 Wage: £7.71 Per Hour Hours: 56 Hours Per Week, Any Day or Time Location: Alloa, Clackmannanshire FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 11 September 2012 Closing date: 05 October 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Must be age 18+. This vacancy is covered by the Working Time Regulations. For advice on this regulation you should see the www.businesslink.gov.uk Opens new window (unless JavaScript disabled) website or contact the Pay and Work Rights helpline. Security Supervisor required, must be a driver and hold a valid SIA licence. Good communication skills, previous experience and computer knowledge are essential. Employer has claimed Exemption Under Equalities Act 2010. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to June Craigie at Securitas Security Services, Centrex House, 1 Simpson Parkway, Kirkton Cam, LIVINGSTON, West Lothian, EH54 7BH or to june.craigie@securitas. uk.com. Employer Securitas Security Services ENVIRONMENTAL SOLUTIONS OPERATIVE Job No: ALL/23872 SOC Code: 8126 Wage: £7.42 per hour days £9.92 per hour weekends Hours: 40 hours per week days and times to be agreed Location: Alloa, Clackmannanshire FK10 Duration: Permanent

Date posted: 11 September 2012 Closing date: 30 September 2012 Pension details: Pension available Description: Oran Environmental Solutions are currently recruiting for an Environmental Solutions Operative. The role is to operate and manage onsite operations including dewatering, lime stabilisation and sludge management. You will liaise with the customer to ensure an excellent service. You will have a responsibility to ensure that Health and Safety standards are maintained. The successful candidate will be flexible as some weekend and overnights may be required. A confined space ticket would be an advantage but is not essential as full training will be given. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Erin Hamilton at Oran Environmental Solutions, recruitment@oran-es.co.uk. Employer Oran Environmental Solutions CHEF COOK Job No: ALL/23875 SOC Code: 5434 Wage: Meets Nat Min Wage Hours: 30-44 PER WEEK DAYS AND TIME TO BE NEGOTIATED Location: Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire FK13 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 11 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Experience essential for high volume quality establishment. Must have relevant food hygiene certificate. Duties: helping chef with daily running of kitchen and other associated tasks as required. Applicants can also apply via email tjtaverns1@gmail.com How to apply You can apply for this job by telephoning 0125 9752899 and asking for Gary Turner. Employer Devonpark Inn 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 Mar Street, Alloa, FK10 1HR. Employer Hartleys Fish and Chips P/T RECEPTIONIST Job No: ALL/23850 SOC Code: 4216 Wage: MEETS NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE Hours: 24 HOURS OVER 3 DAYS. Location: ALLOA, CLACKMANNANSHIRE FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 07 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Part Time Receptionist required to work Tues - Thurs, 24 hours a week. Full driving licence not required but would be helpful. Main duties are typical front desk reception, including, welcoming customers in a pleasant and helpful manner, answering the telephone, emails, invoicing and quotations. Knowledge of Microsoft Word / Excel is required, but training will be provided. Only successful candidates will be contacted. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Hazel Hunter at FozSports Ltd, Old Road Garage, Kennett Villa, Clackmannan, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, FK10 4DP or to fozsports@orangehome.co.uk. Employer FozSports Ltd DELIVERY DRIVER Job No: ALL/23867 SOC Code: 8212 Wage: £6.19 per hour + PETROL ALLOWANCE + TIPS Hours: 16+ per week, 3 days out of 7, between 4.30pm - 9pm Location: ALLOA, CLACKMANNANSHIRE FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 11 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: The applicant must have own car. At The Bridge we work as a team, therefore in quiet periods the applicant will be required to perform duties within the shop, such as taking orders on the phone, serving customers, and any cleaning duties as and when required. A good knowledge of the local area and map reading skills or a sat nav would be beneficial. Please phone before 1 PM to apply. How to apply You can apply for this job by telephoning 079620 80117 and asking for Mr Alberto Jaconelli. Employer Bridge Cafe BEAUTY THERAPIST Job No: SLN/22871 SOC Code: 6222

Wage: £6.12 PER HOUR +SALES INCENTIVES Hours: HOURS TO BE ARRANGED Location: STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE FK8 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 12 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Join our busy leisure club and become part of a successful team. You’ll need to be outgoing with a friendly personality. You’ll take part in all training as directed by the leisure club manager and must be able to comply with all company directives. You’ll be confident to promote all services and products the club offers and work in a way that ensures all health and safety procedures are adhered to. You’ll need to be presentable and professional at all times. To apply you’ll need outgoing and friendly personality. Excellent communication and customer care skills .Minimum of NVQ level 2 & 3 in Beauty are essential. To be eligible to live and work in the UK. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Simon Briggs at Barcelo Hinckley Island Hotel, s.briggs@pumahotels. co.uk. Employer Barcelo Hinckley Island Hotel OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Job No: SLN/22858 SOC Code: 4150 Wage: NEGOTIABLE Hours : 3 DAYS PER WEEK Location: STIRLING FK9 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 11 September 2012 Closing date: 08 October 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable, self-motivated and organised individual who displays an aptitude for learning new skills. Candidate to provide comprehensive administration support across various functions of the business including preparation of reports, management of leases, project management and grant applications. Sound office administration skills, professional telephone manner and a methodical accurate approach to work is essential. Candidate to be a competent computer user with Microsoft Office Word and Excel. Knowledge of SAGE would be advantageous. You will be asked to create and enhance existing administration systems while being able to liaise with clients, remote staff and contractors. We offer a competitive salary and benefits depending upon experience. A forestry farming or land based background would be an advantage. How to apply

weecounty You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Andrew Dixon at ROBIN DIXON AND SON, BARFAD FARM OFFICE, SCHOOL ROAD, TARBRET, ARGYLL, PA29 6UL or to andrewchdixon@ aol.com. Employer ROBIN DIXON AND SON KITCHEN ASSISTANT Job No: SLN/22892 SOC Code: 9223 Wage: MEETS NAT MIN WAGE Hours: 20 PLUS PER WEEK, OVER 7 DAYS, BETWEEN 10.30AM - 12PM Location: STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE FK8 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 13 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Must have Food Hygiene Certificate. Must have previous kitchen experience. Duties will include all aspects of Kitchen Assistant work. How to apply You can apply for this job by telephoning 01786 450632 and asking for Peter Darroch. Employer Hermanns Restaurant ] SPRAY PAINTER Job No: SLN/22839 Employer Reference: R3/774 SOC Code: 5234 Wage: EXCEEDS NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE Hours: 5 DAYS FROM 7 Location: STIRLING FK7 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 10 September 2012 Pension details: Pension available Description: We are currently recruiting at our Renault Dealership, Stirling for the following position SPRAY PAINTER. We are seeking an experienced spray painter who can work on their own initiative and is capable of producing a high standard of workmanship. Duties will include refinishing paintwork to the required level of quality and within an agreed timescales. The successful candidate will benefit from excellent working conditions, an above average remuneration pay structure, extensive training, life assurance and private health care, making our package one of the best in the industry. A full driving license held for a minimum of 1year is essential. EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE ARNOLD CLARK GROUP IS OFFERED SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCE AND DISCLOSURE CHECK. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Recruitment Line at Arnold Clark, Arnold Clark Recruitment, 241 Glasgow Road, Rutheglen, G73 1SU or to jobsonline3@arnoldclark.

weecounty co.uk. Employer Arnold Clark WAITING STAFF Job No: SLN/22844 SOC Code: 9224 Wage: MEETS NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE Hours: 20-45 PER WEEK, 5 DAYS OUT OF 7 BETWEEN 11AM-11PM Location: STIRLING FK8 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 10 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Applicants must be aged 18 or over due to licensing laws. Applicants must have experience within a busy restaurant environment. Duties include meeting and greeting customers, table service, serving food and drinks to customers and keeping restaurant clean and tidy. The employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010. Please call in with your CV. How to apply You can go and see the employer about this job without telephoning beforehand. Ask for the Manager at Italstron Ltd, 25-27 Baker Street, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK8 1BJ. Employer Italstron Ltd CHEF

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Job No: SLN/22845 SOC Code: 5434 Wage: Negotiable depending on experience Hours: 40+ per week, over 7 days, to include evenings Location: STIRLING FK8 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 10 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Experienced chef required for an Italian restaurant in Stirling. Applicants must have food hygiene certificate and experience of cooking Italian cuisine. Duties will include preparing and cooking Italian meals. How to apply You can apply for this job by telephoning 01786 473208 and asking for Mr Salerno. Employer Italstron Ltd VALETER Job No: SLN/22864 Employer Reference: r3/714 SOC Code: 9233 Wage: MEETS NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE Hours: 39 HOURS OVER 5 DAYS Location: STIRLING FK7 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 11 September 2012 Pension details: Pension available Description:

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We are currently recruiting at our Citroen Hyundai Dealership, Stirling for a Valeter. We are looking for individuals who are self-motivated and able to communicate well with others. The ideal candidate will need to interact with customers and staff in a professional manner. A full clean driving held for a minimum of 1 year is essential. The successful candidates will benefit from excellent working conditions, extensive training, life assurance and private health care, making our package one of the best in the industry. EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE ARNOLD CLARK GROUP IS OFFERED SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCE AND DISCLOSURE CHECK. Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Recruitment Line at Arnold Clark, Arnold Clark Recruitment, 241 Glasgow Road, Rutherglen, G73 1SU or to jobsonline3@arnoldclark. co.uk. Employer Arnold Clark CNC TURNER Job No: SLN/22866 Employer Reference: CNC Turner Vacancy

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SOC Code: 8125 Wage: NEGOTIABLE Hours: 39 HOURS OVER 5 DAYS, PLUS REGULAR OVERTIME Location: STIRLING FK7 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 11 September 2012 Closing date: 16 November 2012 Pension details: Pension available Description: CA Models main customer bases are in the Formula One, Aerospace, Oil and Gas and new product industries. The company is urgently needing a skilled CNC turner programmer, preferably with working experience in any of the above industries. The turner would be required to program and operate a Mori Seiki NL 2500 lathe, fitted with live tooling, to produce 1 off. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Clark Campbell at CA Models Ltd, CA Models Ltd, Unit 10, Borrowmeadow Road, Springkerse Industrial Estate, Stirling, FK7 7UW or to clark@camodels.co.uk. Employer CA Models Ltd ACTIVITIES COORDINATOR Job No: SLN/22889 Employer Reference: HCO34337 Forthbank SOC Code: 3539

Wage: COMPETITIVE RATES OF PAY APPLY Hours: 35 HOURS PER WEEK, MON- FRI, DAYS AND EVENINGS Location: STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE FK8 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 13 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: This busy, caring role will be rewarding, challenging and never dull. You’ll need to build relationships and support our Residents to maintain their dignity and individuality through activities and one to one time. You will be required to plan and implement activities appropriate to Residents needs and requests. Aspects of this role will include being developing creative fundraising ideas and determining how to use the funds appropriately to benefit the lives of the residents. Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure. Disclosure expense will be met by employer. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to HC-ONE at HC-1, jobs.61709.776@hcone.aplitrak. com. Employer HC-1

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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.

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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.

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SITE SUPERVISOR Job No: SLN/22891 SOC Code: 4150 Wage: ÂŁ22000 to ÂŁ26000 Per Annum Hours: various Location: STIRLING FK7 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 13 September 2012 Closing date: 27 October 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: In this role you will need to lead a site within the company contract to ensure successful delivery, within the operational plans and budgets, making efficient and economic use of resources. You will be managing and implementing the change required to ensure all members comply with contract deliverables, and that all staff and contractors comply with company and MOD health and safety requirements. The ideal candidate will have strong technical ability and electrical/ mechanical experience together with good all round management organisational and leadership skills. For more information and to apply, visit www.reed.co.uk Opens new window (unless JavaScript disabled) and search 100108. How to apply For further details about job reference SLN/22891, please telephone Jobseeker Direct on

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services and are now seeking enthusiastic committed staff for our supply lists in Dumfries and Galloway, the Central Belt, Falkirk and the. Inverness area. You will: Work in one of our small therapeutic schools under the direction and supervision of teachers in order to help promote effective learning and teaching. For full details and to apply online visit www.commonthreadgroup. com Opens new window (unless JavaScript disabled) Candidates will require PVG membership, costs met by the employer. How to apply You can apply for this job by visiting www.commonthreadgroup. com Opens new window (unless JavaScript disabled) and following the instructions on the webpage. Employer Common Thread

THERAPEUTIC CLASSROOM ASSISTANTS SUP Job No: FHH/25733 SOC Code: 6124 Wage: ÂŁ15854.00 TO ÂŁ18338.00 PER ANNUM PRO RATA Hours: 40 PW ACCORDING TO DEMAND Location: CENTRAL BELT (FALKIRK AREA) FK6 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 11 September 2012 Closing date: 09 October 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Term Time Only. Common Thread provide specialist residential therapeutic care and education to some of societyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most challenging and vulnerable young people. We are continually expanding and developing our educational

STORE MANAGER - FALKIRK Job No: FHH/25769 Employer Reference: Store Manager,Ponden Home, Falkirk SOC Code: 1163 Wage: Meets National Minimum Wage Hours: 39 Hours Location: Falkirk FK1 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 13 September 2012 Pension details: Pension available

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WEE COUNTY DARTS LEAGUE The prevailing westerly breeze continues to bring better fishing and improved catches to Harviestoun Trout Fishery. The air temperature is cooling every week as the season turns to Autumn. Daddies, buzzers and minnows are top of the trout’s diet with good sport still to be had in the first two feet of water. Some really big fish are appearing among catches (mostly falling to the ‘Cat’s Whisker’) including a cracking 13lb 9oz specimen caught by young angler Darryl Harrison of Alloa. Top catches; Darryl Harrison (Alloa) 13lb 9oz Rainbow; Shug McLaren (Tillicoultry) 12lb 7oz Rainbow; Ricky Brand (Sauchie) 3lb 14oz tiger and two rainbows for 7lb; Alan Birrell (Alloa) 4lb 2oz Blue;

Darryl Harrison at Harviestoun

With water temperature dropping, there are signs that the fish are becoming more active with a number of bigger fish, including three double figure specimens, and more Brown trout being landed this week. The Tigers are still a bit quiet although there are signs that they will start moving again once the cooler weather comes. The Golden Trout are showing near the surface especially in the small ponds and are still a source of entertainment and frustration. Several of the Swanswater Cygnets JAC spent Sunday

morning practising their casting accuracy by targeting goldies! Once again a wide range of flies were successful including the usual small lures, Dancer, Ace of Spades, Cat’s Whisker; nymphs such as Damsel, Diawl Bach and Montana; Buzzers; and wet flies including Spider and Corixa. David Milne, Falkirk, 3 for 19lb including 12lb 13oz Rainbow, Ian Watt, Bellshill, 10lb 10oz Blue, Robert Baird, Bishopbriggs, 10lb 6oz Rainbow, Bryan Hunnicut, Rhu, 2 for 11lb 4oz including 9lb 8oz Rainbow, Ian George, Falkirk, 2 for 10lb 8oz including 8lb 8oz Blue

The water has been fishing well on the top or just under the surface most of the time, again the anglers are changeing with the weather conditions. Daddy’s, C.D.C’s, buzzers, various fritzes and in particular the damsel have been taking fish. Yesterday the Linden FFC had a good day taking 22 fish for 66.3/4 lbs with Brian Neilson and Boo Haughton

having the heaviest baskets with 4 fish for 13 lbs on the Pinky. Douglas Murray Bridge of Allan 2 fish 10lbs Best 7 lbs Damsel, Jim Marshall Stirling 2 fish 12.1/2lbs Best 7.1/2lbs Loch Ordie, Stewart Kidd Perth 3 fish 14.1/2lbs Damsel, Fay MacLeod Perth 2 fish 6lbs Yellow Dancer, Harry Robertson Perth 3 fish 10.1/2lbs HH Damsel

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STATION CUP QUARTER FINAL RESULTS – FRIDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 2012 Alva GC 5 - Red Lion ‘A’ 3 Star ‘A’ 5 - Abercromby ‘B’ 3 Abercromby ‘A’ 5 - Peppes ‘A’ 0 Oakwood ‘B’ 0 - Oakwood Lounge 5 SEMI-FINAL DRAW – FRIDAY 21 SEPTEMBER 2012 Alva GC v Star ‘A’ Abercromby ‘A’ v Oakwood Lounge LEAGUE RESULTS MONDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 2012 DIVISION ‘A’ Alva GC 3 - Abercromby ‘B’ 9

Oakwood ‘B’ 2 – Oakwood Lounge 10 Abercromby ‘A’ 8 – Star ‘A’ 4 Upstairs ‘A’ 5 - Weirs 7 Gartmorn - Bye DIVISION ‘B’ Star ‘C’ 3 - Inn 9 Abercromby Arms 5 Upstairs ‘B’ 7 Red Lion ‘A’ 7 - Red Lion ‘B’ 5 Cairn 3 - Star ‘B’ 9 Johnstone 10 - Peppes ‘B’ 2 Peppes ‘A’ – Bye Best Darts Doubles – B Keenan/K Glass 26 (OL), John Goldie/ John Connal 26 (AA) Singles – S Vaughan 19, C Mitchell 17 (OL), Jim

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battling his way through to the final where he lost narrowly to his good mate from Falkirk Steven Bennie 4-3 in an entertaining match.This tournament is hoping to become an annual event and hopefully more players from the wee county will venture up in the future in what was an excellent and well run tournament in a very good venue. Scottish Seniors 2012:The national finals took place for the over 40’s at the Red Triangle in Cumbernauld on Sunday with Pete Smith out to defend the title he took last year.Unfortunately the late night he had in Aberdeen the day before seemed to take its toll with Pete losing in the last 64 5-4 to Mark Donnan from Dumfries.Sandra Bell lost her opening match 5-0 to Glasgow’s Charlie Shaw with Andra Taylor unfortunately also losing in the first round 5-1.Best performance on the day was from Billy Snaddon who battled through to the last 16 where he lost to Dunfermline’s Ross McIness 5-2. Scottish Youth & Juniors

Scottish Singles:- The qualifying for both under 18’s and under 23’s took place in Hustlers Pool hall Rosyth on Sunday with 3 local youngsters hoping to reach the national finals weekend to be held in the Erskine Bridge Hotel on weekend of 19/20 October. In the under 18 event Kevin Polley didn’t manage to reach his usual standard and lost in the first round.Steven Smith was excellent in his first round match winning 6-2 but just couldn’t get going in his qtr-final match and lost 6-2. The under 23’s saw Grant Polley playing some excellent pool and began with a narrow 6-5 over David Rooney followed with wins over Chris Ferrier and Graham Sillars to book a semi-final match with Iain Gault.Grant produced some outstanding pool and hardly gave his opponent a look in with a resounding 7-0 win to book his place in the national final on Saturday 20th October which will be screened live over the internet. Congratulations and best wishes from all wee county pool players and play well in the final!!.

DOLLAR GOLF Dollar Golf Club - Results Saturday 15th September Archibald Trophy Div 1: 1st Brian Miller (11) 65; 2nd Alex Clouston (11) 66; 3rd Tommy Burt (12) 66. Div 2: 1st Craig Smith (14) 63; 2nd Rab Bonnar (19) 64; 3rd Robert Hamilton (14) 66. Sunday 16th September Dobie Medal Div 1: 1st Robert Smith (7)

POOL Davy McGowan Cup:- First round prelim results were as follows:Thistle 5 Eagle 1 Weirs 5 Cairn B 1 Upstairs 0 Peppes 5 Rileys 5 Cairn C 3 Oakwood B 4 Crown B 5 Cairn A 5 Alva Golf Club 4 Second round takes place this Thurs with the last 16 ties lining up as follows:Peppes A v Rileys Thistle v Weirs Cairn A v Crown B Crown A v Inn The Bank v Oakwood C Allanbridge v Peppes B Oakwood D v Oakwood IFRMT Red Lion v Bannockburn Miners All winners please note that all ties after this week take place in the sponsors venue of the Thistle beginning next Tues. First round of league matches begin on Wednesday and all details can be found at clackspool. net Aberdeen Open:- The inaugural Aberdeen Open took place on Saturday with only one local player,Pete Smith, making the long journey up to the Granite city and he certainly made the journey worthwhile by

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heading through Riverside, across the Forth into Cambuskenneth and towards the Wallace Monument before returning on a similar route. It was a tight tussle at the front of the race with the medals only decided on the speedy run in to the finish. This year it was Ron Hill Cambuslang Harrier Wegene Tafese who lifted Gold in 30min 22secs with Central’s Robert Russell showing a return to form in second (30.24) and last year’s winner, Central’s Ross

Houston (30.29), having to settle for third. John Newsom in seventh with 31min 4secs and Lewis Millar in tenth with 31.36 ensured Central once again took home the Team medals and top prize in a high quality race. The Womens race also proved to be a high-class affair with Moorfoot Runners’ Sarah McCormack taking victory with a classy 33min 37secs run. Central’s top finishers of Jennifer Emsley (sixth; 35min 48secs),

ictured with Maria Leel, Ladies Captain, are the prizewinners in the Jubilee Mixed Open held at Tillicoultry GC recently. 40 players competed in this annual competition held at Tillicoultry GC. The

weather was kind and the Course conditions were very good which is a credit to the Greenkeeper, his staff and seniors helpers. Trophy winners: Lesley MacCallum & Kenny Mitchell - 60.6, runners up: Margaret

& Neil McMurray - 63.0. Scratch winners: Hazel & Robert Hume (Alloa GC) - 73 (bih), runners up: H Cowborough & K Norris (Muckhart GC) 73. Congratulations to all the prizewinners.

Lyndsay Morrison (ninth; 36.45), Shona Aiken (41.34) and Lynn Buchanan (45.58) ended up as third place Club. The 2 kilometre race saw Central’s Iain Davies repeat his victory from 2011 in an improved time of 6min 43ecs with Cameron Harris in a close second place (6.53) the boys finishing first and second in the Under 15 age group. Conor Ryan finished in third overall and top Under 13 Boy (7.24) with other notable performances from Central’s Boys – Scott

Fleming (7.45); Thomas Hanson (7.59) and second Under 13 and Comhnall Ferguson (8.13) and third Under 11. The Girls race saw Heather Scott speed through as first Under 13 (8.01) and tenth overall, Jodie Currie was second Under 15 (8.11) while Lauryn Turnbull (8.38) and Eve Ogilvie (9.07) finished second and third Under 13’s. Charlie Gallagher (9.15) finished first Under 11 Girl. It was great to see the youngsters speeding through

to the finish with smiles the order of the day. A big thank you is once again due to Race Director, Colin Sinclair and his team of volunteers who produced a high quality event supported by main Sponsors, Run4-It the running shop in Bridge of Allan, along with sterling assistance from Life Fit Physiotherapy from Grangemouth, University of Stirling, Steven Burgess Furniture in Arnprior, Stirling Council and Active Stirling, among many others.

RUGBY

FOOTS 2nd XV BATTLE HEROICALY TO DRAW AT TILLICOULTRY FOOTS 2nds 27 – Glenrothes 2nds 27 Once again the Hillfoots resources were stretched to the limit with only six of last weeks team playing in this game. However the players who turned out showed great determination in taking on a physical Glens., side. Playing downhill Foots., set off at a tremendous pace and unsettled Glens., so much so that within minutes a quick ball was snapped up by Mike Kilbank who made a break before feeding Euan McNair who sped in at the corner. The Foot’s., experienced pack was putting tremendous pressure on the Glens., pack leading to a number of ‘balls against the head’ in the set piece. This led to a series of breaks by lively backs Grant Carmichael, Stuart Burnett , Cameron Wallace , Ben Harrison ,Eric Hewitt and Daryn Smith who all went close and only a series of penalties against Foots., denied them a score. Sandy Mathieson went over for a try after a series of drives close to the Glens., line where fist Jeremy Harrison ,then Sandy Hewitt came close before Mike Kilbank was able to get the ball to Davy Prentice who

popped the ball up for Sandy to crash his way over. Daryn Smith then went over for a try after Sandy Hewitt had made a good run and the Foots., forwards managed to recycle the ball to Ben Harrison who ghosted through to put Daryn clear and he used his pace to round the Glens., winger and score. Davy Prentice converted. Glens., helped by a plethora of penalties against Foots., then got their act together and despite some heroic defending ran in three tries before half time ,one of which they converted. Half time Foots., 17 – Glens., 17 Playing uphill in the second half Foots., had to dig deep to contain Glens., which they managed to do despite further penalties being awarded to Glens., until eight mins., into the half when Glens., were awarded another penalty which they duly kicked. From the kick off Foots., got a scrum which resulted in a long range penalty which came back off the upright. Foots., then managed to put enough pressure on Glens., with a series of drives culminating in a try when Sandy Mathieson drove

and Graham Cree cleverly drew the opposition to give Mike Kilbank a chance in the corner which he took well. Unfortunately Graham suffered a head cut in a clash with one of his own team and was unavailable for a while until patched up. Eric Hewitt then got on the score sheet for Foots., when he showed good power to force his way over for a try. Foots., spent most of the last fifteen minutes of the game defending which they did well, however right on full time the Glens., pressure finally paid off for them and they got a try under the posts which they duly kicked to ‘steal’ a draw. Full time Foots., 27 – Glenrothes 27 Once again this game showed the fighting spirit of the Foots., and who knows what the side is capable of given a settled team. Thank you to the players who turned out at the last gasp. This week we step up to take on a first XV when we travel to Crieff. Please make life easier for the team managers by letting us know whether you are avail or not as early as you can.

Glenrothes 1ST XV 53 Alloa 1st xv 12

fter two consecutive home league victories Alloa were brought back to earth last Saturday at Carleton Park Glenrothes. While the extensive list of missing personnel through injury and unavailability hampered Alloa’s preparation for this contest, they were still well out-gunned by a Glenrothes side obviously enjoying their rugby again after being relegated last season from the travel intensive Caledonia League Division One. Alloa did well to compete in the set-piece however Glens had power all of over the field and their strength in breaking the gain line and off-load in the tackle had Alloa’s defence stretched for most of the afternoon. Trailing by 25 points at the break, Alloa were effectively out of the match however did compete more strongly in the second period. Colin Jess was the pick of the Alloa backline who eventually registered tries through Fraser Smith and Stevie Skelton who also added a conversion. This Saturday Alloa line up against local rivals Grangemouth at Earlsfield – kick-off 3pm. The lack of available players had a greater knock on effect on the 2nd xv who went down heavily to Falkirk at Sunnyside. Travelling with the bare bones of a fifteen, Alloa lost John Meharry with a shoulder injury in the first minute and it was pretty much one way traffic after that. David Jess did score a gem of a try and Lee Cairney added the conversion and a penalty goal. Myles Hynd showed up well in attack and Daniel Murrell and Mark McQueen put in solid

defensive work on a day when all the Alloa players put in a good shift and most importantly fulfilled the fixture. The twos complete a double header at Earlsfield this weekend when they host Bridgehaugh.

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JUNIOR FOOTBALL

Sauchie Juniors 3 Broxburn Athletic 1 By Wee County Junior sports reporter: Mark Wallace

t was a match of the promoted teams when Broxburn travelled through to Beechwood. After wining the last encounter at Beechwood combined with a positive start to the league campaign, Broxburn were full of confidence and looking to take points home with them. After gaining their first points of their own league campaign, Manager, Fraser Duncan and his players were keen to continue their winning ways. Therefore it promised to be an exciting match. Sauchie Juniors started brightly and after seven minutes of play they took the lead. A long ball from Feaks in defence was trapped by Darren Cummings, who then beat the full back before lashing a shot past Chic Clark’s right side of the goals. A terrific effort from an on form player. Sauchie continued to press the Broxburn defence and two minutes later, Clark produced a tremendous save to tip over a curling shot from Cummings. From the resulting header, Feaks had his header saved by Clark. A free kick two minutes later, Darren Cummings played the ball to Steven Rennie who’s attempt was saved by the diving Clark. It was fifteen minutes before Halliwell was called into action, when he was required to punch away a free kick played into the penalty box. On twenty minutes, Sauchie produced a great chance to make it two - nil. From a Broxburn attack, Sauchie cleared their lines with a ball to Cummings who ran from the half way line, beating his marker before getting into the box and squaring the ball to Plenderleith. Penderleith hesitated with his shot, allowing the goalkeeper to block his shot. A minute later, disaster struck for Broxburn when their number ten, Brian Fairbairn was given a straight red for a dangerous tackle on Gary Carroll. As the game progressed, the Sauchie team looked very much in control and continued to create opportunities. Brian Morgan played a couple of great ball to bring Plenderleith and Wilson into play on separate occasions. As the game headed towards half time, Sauchie

Juniors doubled their lead. From a free kick on the left side, Wilson’s cross was met by Chris Purdie at the near post and headed into the net. With a two goal cushion and having controlled the first half, the Sauchie team took to the park after the interval with much confidence. The story of the second half however was to be very different for the Sauchie team, who appeared to lose their way and allowed Broxburn to come back into the match. Halliwelll was in action after five minutes, saving from Mark Cowan’s header. Two minutes later Halliwell next piece of action was pick the ball out of the Sauchie net. Craig Young was allowed to run with the ball and beat three players before hitting a shot past Halliwell. This goal appeared to rattle Sauchie who found it hard to reproduce their first half form. Broxburn continued to have further chances from the boots of Cowan and Young. As usual the Sauchie defence of King, Rennie and Feaks were able to withstand the continued pressure from Broxburn. It was in the sixty eighth minute before Sauchie had their first shot of the half coming from Ally Burns. Four minutes later Halliwell produced a great save to deny Cowan an equaliser when he tipped his header over the bar. The game continued to get more and more anxious for the Sauchie supporters as the team struggled to hold onto their lead. With ten minutes left and against the run of play Sauchie increased their lead. A low corner from Cummings was played into the six yard box and turned into his own net by Paul Miller. The goal ended Broxburn’s comeback. Both sides ended the match with a couple of chances each with Sauchie happy to collect all three points. Manager Fraser Duncan and his backroom staff will be pondering about their team’s Jekyll and Hyde performance. It will be more of the first half that Duncan will demand when his team travel this Saturday to play League Champions, Bonnyrigg Rose with a 2.30 kickoff. A hard game will be expected however Sauchie can get a result if their attitude is positive from the start.

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Managers Comments Saturday brought us fellow Super league new boys Broxburn to Beechwood in what was going to be a very difficult game. Broxburn have had an excellent start beating Boness and just losing out with the odd goal against Linlithgow Rose so we knew what to expect, a very very tough game against a side that keep the ball well and can always threaten. The game started very well and I felt we had the better start to be honest and looked the more likely and when a nicely weighted through ball from Kenny Feaks into the path of Darren Cummings who drove at the defender and turned him inside out then sent the keeper the wrong way and scored an excellent goal. The game then went a bit end to end but something we have been working on in defending after we score and concentration was paying off as we were stubborn at the back and hard to beat with Bryn as usual excellent between the sticks. Minutes later a turning point in the game as Broxburn were reduced to ten men after a silly lunge and little bit out of character from Brian Fairbairn into Gary Carroll seen him walking the lonely walk back to the dressing room. The game really did open up and chances for both sides and overall a very good first half from ourselves and a superb goal right on half time to make it a little more comfortable. Darren Cummings showed great skill to create the freekick in a wide area and a superb delivery from Dougie Wilson was meet by the advancing Chris Purdie who headed home a very good header. Second half was a little disappointing but at the same time pleasing because to sum it up we done what was needed to get the three points after Broxburn pulled one back early one after poor defensive play for us which doesnยนt happen often. We then had to battle away and hold on when pressure was put on us and again Bryn Halliwell made three or four excellent stops and Greame King, Steven Rennie and Kenny Feaks were defending well. We were struggling a bit to get hold of the ball and kepp hold of it but a very pleasing day and three points staying at Beechwood. Thatยนs 6 from 9 in the league now and we really just need to keep battling away and pick up what we can on our travels. Four very tough away games now starting with Super league champions next week Bonnyrigg rose in what will prove to be a very difficult test and this is a very important time for the team and players as we try to get points on the board and being hit with four away game is not great but we need to battle for everything which im sure we will. Well done to all our players for the outstanding effort so far and we need to just keep ticking away and try pick up as many points as we possibly can. Fraser Duncan

Junior Football League Home Away TEAM P W D L F A Linlithgow Rose 3 1 0 0 2 0 Kelty Hearts 3 1 0 0 4 2 Bonnyrigg Rose 3 2 0 0 7 2 Camelon Juniors 3 2 0 0 5 2 Sauchie Juniors 3 1 0 1 4 5 Hill of Beath Hawthorn 3 1 0 1 3 3 Boness United 3 0 1 0 2 2 Broxburn Athletic 3 1 0 1 3 1 Lochee United 3 0 1 1 3 6 Musselburgh Athletic 3 0 0 1 1 2 Carnoustie Panmure 3 0 0 1 1 3 St Andrews United 3 0 1 0 2 2

W D L F A 2 0 0 6 2 1 0 1 6 4 0 0 1 1 3 0 0 1 1 2 1 0 0 3 1 1 0 0 2 1 1 0 1 2 4 0 0 1 1 3 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 1 2 3 0 1 1 2 4 0 0 2 2 8

GD Pts 6 9 4 6 3 6 2 6 1 6 1 6 -2 4 0 3 -3 2 -2 1 -4 1 -6 1

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FOOTBALL

Alloa Athletic

Stenhousemuir 2 Smith (67) Brown (pen 90) Referee:

Barry Cook

Attendence: 509 By Sports correspondent: continued from back page Alloa made the changes to try and get back into the game bringing on Thomson and new singing Fearns. Thomson had a few chances but could not break down the stubborn Warriors defence who were determined to see out the win. In a cruel twist, it was ex Alloa captian Brown Ferguson who

sealed the points after Bain was deemed to have taken out Smith in the box and Ferguson slotted home from the spot. A worrying time for boss Hartley who still looking for his first home win of the season. They have a chance to get that win when they face Stranraer at home on Saturday.

COUNTY GOLF

WEE COUNTY GOLFERS FLYING HIGH IN THE RANKINGS With the end of the golf season approaching, the National rankings have been completed, and it is good to see local golfers featuring among the best in Scotland. Dollar’s Scott Borrowman showed that he IS the best with a top placing in the Men’s ranking for 2012, matching Callum Macaulay’s achievement a few years back. Also in the

Men’s rankings are Jamie Aitken (Alloa) 58 equal and Lawrence Allan (Alva) at 92 equal. …… in the boys rankings Lawrence is well up at 4th. In the Senior rankings, Tulliallan golfers Bob Stewart is at 17, and Phil Dempsey at 32 equal. Altogether a sound performance from the six golf Clubs in Clackmannanshire. FRANK THOMSON TROPHY In the annual match for the trophy involving boys from Perth7 Kinross, Fife

and Clackmannan, it was Perth and Kinross who came top over the King’s course Gleneagles last Sunday. Their Stableford score totalled 89 points, with Fife on 87 and Clackmannan on 82. Representing the County were Jamie McEwan, Gregor McEwan, Ryan Blyth, Jonathan Clark and Brian McAdam. COUNTY BOYS LEAGUE In a depleted boys League for 2012, it was Braehead that came out on top with a 4.5 to 2.5 win against Tillicoultry.

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weecounty sport Manager’s comments Paul Hartley “We were second best today and didn’t deserve to win the game, it was a bad day for us, it is the worst I have seen us play for a long time, I’m disappointed. We didn’t have one performer today, we just couldn’t get going – it’s a harsh lesson which the players need to learn quick and be ready for next week. We didn’t perform the full game – not in the way that I know Alloa can play, we need to regroup again and make sure we are ready for next Saturday. Games come thick and fast so we need to be ready for next Saturday, we know we will need to perform a lot better than we did today.  I’m not accepting that standard of performance – I praise my players all the time but we had no spark today and nothing was happening for us in the game. We need to address that and make sure that we are better. We have no excuses, we never performed today and Stenhousemuir were the better team and deserved to win.”

Signed

Edward Ferns

lloa Athletic manager Paul Hartley strengthened his squad prior to the weekend’s local derby against Stenhousemuir. The manager has signed Edward Ferns from Drumchapel United FC. Edward had played as a “trialist” in recent matches against Stirling Albion & Airdrie United, where he was known as the “Trialist” No. 7 in both matches. Edward was recommended to the club and can operate in midfield, where he can display excellent touch and vision. Edward can also play further forward where his pace can cause opposition defences problems.

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VERDICT 1 Scott Bain Not his best game in an Alloa jersey gave away a late penalty - 6 2 James Doyle Gave his all but switched of at Stenny’s first goal - 5 3 Dryall Meggatt The home sides best player never put a foot wrong - 8’ MOM 4 Ben Gordon Very luck to stay on the park in the first half his tussle with Rogders could have been a red - 5 5 Jason Marr Out of sorts at the back poor display from the centre back - 5 6 Darren Young The Captain had a off day as did many of his team mates - 5 7 Stephen Simmons Never got into the game booked late on - 5 8 Ryan McCord Huffed and puffed all game but got no where poor display - 4 9 Martin Grehan Had not joy against a soiled back line of Stenny - 6 10 Ross McCord In for his first start of the season didn’t get involved his set pieces were poor - 5 11 Kevin Cawley Never got into the game in anyway an of day for the wee Hitman - 6 14 Graeme Holmes Never got into the game after replacing Ross McCord - 6 15 Robert Thomson Must have wondered why he was on the bench but couldn’t turn the game Alloas way late on - 6 16 Edward Fearns New signing from Clydebank Couldn’t changes things made a few runs to no. Avail - 6

Weekend Fixtures:

IRN BRU DIV 2 RESULTS

Saturday 22th September 2012

Saturday 15st September 2012 Albion 2 - 1 Stranraer

Albion V Stenhousemuir

Alloa 0 - 2 Stenhousemuir

Alloa V Stranraer

Arbroath 2 - 0 East Fife

Arbroath V Forfar

Ayr 2 - 4 Queen of Sth

Brechin V Queen of Sth

Fofar 1 - 0 Brechin

East Fife V Ayr

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

P 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5

W 3 2 2 1 0 2 1 1 0 0

D 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 1 1

L 0 0 0 1 2 1 1 0 1 2

F 9 5 6 3 3 4 2 4 1 5

A 0 0 2 5 6 4 4 2 2 8

W 1 2 1 1 2 0 1 0 0 0

D 1 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 1 0

L 0 1 1 0 0 2 2 2 2 2

F A GD PTS 4 2 11 13 7 4 8 12 4 9 -1 10 4 2 0 8 6 1 2 7 1 4 -3 6 2 3 -3 6 1 6 -3 5 2 5 -4 2 2 6 -7 1

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Wasps lose to local rivals

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he home side went into the local derby game making two changes from the team which beat Brechin before the international break. Both on loan hit man Robert Thomson and Graham Holmes making way for Ross MCcord and Martin Grehan as Hartley looked to keep up winning ways. The Warriors were with out a trio of players going into this local derby clash. It was the visitors who had the better of the early exchanges and had chances through both Kean

and Anderson but could not find the net. And the Wasps had their chances to take the lead and the best of the early ones fell to Cawley but his shot was well held by Reidford in the Warriors goal. The Warriors were stunned when hitman Rodgers was carried off with a bad injury in the 36th min and was replaced by Ross Brash. They still piled the pressure onto the home side and could have taken the lead on the halftime whistle but Bain saved well from Darren Smith.

The visitors could have had a penalty if the official had noticed that Gordon had fouled Smith off the ball within the box. HT Alloa 0 Stenhousemuir 0 Both managers probably gave their players a stern talking to in the dressing rooms at halftime, looking to change things for the second half. It was a pretty dull game and it burst into life in the 54th min. Ex Alloa centre half Scott Buist went for a 50/50 ball but fell awkwardly and was stretchered off which was a big blow to the visitors.

The home side offered little in the way of attacking play and seemed to be out of options and indeed inspiration at times. The play was almost predictable with the visiting defence being more than capable to cope with whatever Alloa threw at them. It was Stenny who took the lead in the 67th min when slack play from Alloa let in Darren Smith and his lob from 22 yards sailed over the out rushing Bain â&#x20AC;&#x201C; delighting the travelling fans.

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