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school. Council Leader Gary Womersley Councillor Womersley said: “This is fantastic news. I’m delighted that our bid to the Schools for the Future Programme has been successful. We can now deliver an multimillion pound school for a Council contribution of only £2 million. With major new housing developments potentially in the pipeline in Sauchie, it makes sense that it would be the first priority for any new primary school.” The Scottish Government has announced funding of £1.25 billion to construct 67 new schools for over 46,000 pupils, in every part of Scotland, by March 2018. Councillor Ellen Forson, Education Convenor, added: “Providing the best possible school accommodation is BLIND COMPAN ALLOA Y vital to the successful delivery of Curriculum for Excellence and Domestic & Commercial this Council wants the young people of The Only Blind Company Clackmannanshire to You Need To Call be taught in first class accommodation. The Quality Service Guaranteed. Vertical, Roller Venetian and Velux quality of a school building can have a real Free Estimates impact on pupils and WHINS ROAD, ALLOA
t has been announced that Clackmannanshire council have been successful in the bid for funding for a new primary school in Sauchie. The Council has welcomed the announcement by Education Secretary Michael Russell that their bid to the Schools for the Future Programme has been successful. Mr Russell’s announcement means that now have the option to build a multi-million pound, stateof-the-art primary school. Sauchie is the most likely location for the new
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we want to have the best possible environment for pupils to flourish in.” The Council’s bid to the programme was based on an expected large population increase in the county, especially in Sauchie, which would lead to capacity issues for primary schools. Councillor Womersley added: “Now that our bid has been successful there will be full consultation with the community as to how a new school might benefit Sauchie, particularly the Craigbank catchment area, which could see a significant increase in households.” Craigbank Primary School headteacher Rhona Robotham said: “ We are delighted with the prospect of a ‘state of the art’ new school for Craigbank pupils and look forward to being involved in the planning for its development. This is an exciting opportunity to ensure that the structures and facilities of the new school meets the needs of education in the 21st century.” Michael Payne, chairman of Craigbank Primary School Parent Council, added: “In my role as Chair of the Craigbank Parent Council,
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The wrong Alloa result was reported at the weekend causing some betting confusion for punters. Did they or didn’t they win? Full story on page 15 I think this is great news, and I am very supportive of this significant investment in the future of the children of Craigbank. As this proposal
progresses, the Craigbank Parent Council look forward to seeing the plans for the proposed development, and engaging and representing
as appropriate, the views and any concerns of the parents, carers and children of Craigbank Primary School.”
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weecounty LETTERS Dear weecounty I was pleased to see this headline thinking it would create more parking places in the town centre. However I read on and it said they Council plan to create 3 additional taxi places on Drysdale Street. I take my mother who is in her 90s to collect her pension weekly from the Post Office on Drysdale Street, in the past few months it is proving impossible to get a parking space, even with her Disabled Parking Permit. Today (Friday pm) I tried and yet again failed, having to go down onto Shillinghill and quite a way along before I could get a space T then ends being too far for her to walk. Not only that, trying to get out of Shillinghill at the roundabout takes forever, the roundabout was blocked in all directions. I don’t process to have a remedy for the taffice jam situation in Alloa but I just wish to highlight the fact that what they propose will make it even harder for the elderly to get parked near the post office. Of course there is a Wetherspoon licensed Premises due to take up residence practically next to the post office that will make parking even worse. Name and address supplied Dear weecounty It was a real shock for me to learn that a local dog was bitten by a snake after going a walk near my local area. You do not expect a snake to be roaming around in a local park and for a dog to be bitten by it. This story really caught my eye and I enjoyed reading about it as it gave a lot of information about what happened. Steve, Sauchie Dear weecounty KFC will certainly give local McDonald’s a run for their money, as they are so close together. McDonald’s has been there for a few years now and I wonder if this will be a strain on their business now that a new food outlet has opened just yards across the road. I personally hope that this is not the
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Dear weecounty I really enjoyed the out and about feature in the paper which was all about James Bond. Every week there is something different to read and I am enjoying the different topics that is covered. I specifically enjoyed the James Bond story as I have always been a huge James Bond fan. To read about this is the paper was good and really caught my eye and it was nice to see a local paper covering such a big known film series. Sheila, Tullibody Dear weecounty I am hoping that Wetherspoons does come to Alloa as I have been to the branch in Glasgow on a day trip and the services they provide is great. The food in fabulous and I think it would be a great business for the local area. Having another lovely place to go for dinner would be really nice to have and I hope that the renovation of the old Poundland is undertaken quickly so that it can open very soon. Daniel, Menstrie Dear weecounty I was shocked to read that the Stirling Knights Basketball team were defeated in their recent game and I hope they can bounce back from this. A defeat is hard but I believe that these boys can come back fighting. I think the reason they lost the game was because they did not have four of their players and their main shooter, making them a little more weaker than normal. Jim, Alva.
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t was a moment to reflect and pay tribute to those who risked their lives carrying out a highly dangerous profession, as a special memorial was unveiled in Sauchie dedicated to those miners and their vital contribution to the local community. Last Friday, 28th September the memorial was unveiled sitting proudly beside the War Memorial in the grounds of Sauchie Hall. The idea for the memorial came from the Sauchie Community Group as their way of marking the Queens Jubilee 2012. It was also a way of remembering the mining past of Sauchie and the work carried out by the men who worked in the coal industry, often in harsh and unforgiving conditions. Miners and their families often paid a heavy price in bringing coal to the surface. Sauchie had a prominent part in the history of mining in Scotland. The miners Training Centre was located in the Main Street next to what is currently Holton Square, which itself sits on the ground where the Bevin Huts (named after coal minister Ernest Bevin) stood. Miners from Sauchie over many years worked in the pits of Sauchie, Clackmannanshire and beyond. It is hoped the memorial will be a reminder to future generations of the mining past in Sauchie and the work carried out by all those who worked in the coal industry.
Sauchie Community Group would like to thank all who attended the unveiling of the Sauchie Miners memorial stone. They would like to thank their fellow sponsors, the Scottish coal industry special welfare fund, Clackmannanshire Community Chest and Mossman Memorials.
We also thank Councillors Derek Stewart, Gary Womersley and Graham Watt, Keith Brown MSP, as well as Rev. Bill Izett, Piper Gordon Simpson, Mike Nicol and retired Miner John Gillon who unveiled the memorial. Community Group President, Flo Mackenzie, commented; “The event went well. When you see something like this happen you see the good that can be achieved when people work together. We would urge more people to come along to the monthly group meetings and help us to continue to make Sauchie an even stronger community.” Local Clackmannanshire Central Councillor and Clackmannanshire Council Leader, Cllr. Gary Womersley, who attended and laid a wreath on behalf of the Council at the newly unveiled memorial commented; “The efforts of Sauchie Community Group and everyone who helped bring
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t Alloa court last week it was heard how a 23 year old male was caught driving his car with no licence, no insurance and even managed to ‘park’ it on its roof in a garden in Menstrie. James Kerr was the driver was given a 12-month ban from driving, put on a tag and given 120 hours of unpaid work to be completed over the next 12 months. The fiscal told the court how the car had been driven by the accused had flipped onto its roof after it skidded and hit the kerb.
Police attended the location of the accident that happened at 0220 on the 2nd June and the accused was nowhere to be scene, he was later traced and detained on the 8th June. Unpon his detention at Alloa police station, it transpired that he had no insurance, was disqualified from driving and even admitted that he had been drinking. The defence stated that the accused had received a phone call inviting him to a party, and foolishly he decided to drive rather than walk. It was claimed
tha the accused was and remains ‘remorseful’ over his actions. Sheriff Mackie told Kerr; “You have been very well advised as to where you stand. Given your record and the circumstances it is important to impose a restriction of liberty order on you.” He handed out a 12-month driving ban to Kerr and also ordered him to complete 120 hours of unpaid work over a 12-month period. “I would encourage you to bite the bullet and get on with it” he told Kerr.
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tag team of duo were left £100s out of pocket at Alloa court last week for their involvement in a street brawl. Audrey McCabe (34) and Craig Keenan (23) both plead guilty to the charge of breach of the peace that happened back in April this year. The court heard that at 0015 on the 7th April, a disturbance happened at the Cross Keys Inn,
about the Miner’s Memorial are to be commended for their efforts. It is fitting that Clackmannanshire has such a reminder of its strong links with the mining industry, and even more apt that it be situated in Sauchie, itself a settlement that arose from the convergence of various small pits and mines. The memorial gives a very visible focus to our heritage and the local community should be proud.”
Alloa, when both accused left with a group of people. It was said that they were quite ‘animated’ at their point of leaving the Cross Keys Inn. The fiscal then told the court that McCabe then approached an unnamed man in the street and punched him. The man then pushed her causing her to fall onto the ground, at which point Keenan became involved. Keenan then ‘squared up’ to
the unnamed man, punching him several times on the head and body. When police arrived, McCabe claimed she was ‘trying to stop it’ as she was being arrested. aKeenan accepted his part in the incident and that he engaged in a fight outside the pub. Sheriff Mackie handed out fines of £100 and £240 respectively to McCabe and Keenan.
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upils at St. Serf’s Primary School have been finding out about the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child. On Friday 21st September they
spent the day exploring Article 31 – Every child has the right to play, with each class taking part in a range of exciting lessons. P2 learned traditional playground games such as ‘peever’
and P4 identified the five things they would take with them if they had to go and live on a new planet. Several visitors who had worked in schools in the developing world spoke to the children. They discussed children’s play in these countries – how some children have to work and not play, how others have no games and will make a football out of old carrier bags. Education Convener, Councillor Ellen Forson said: “This proved to be an excellent exercise, well thought out and gave the children the chance to learn more about the United Nations Conventions and at the same time have fun doing it.” To help the children understand what it would be like not to have the right to play the children were not allowed to play at morning playtime – they could only walk and chat.
Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places
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ver the summer Clackmannanshire Council carried out a public consultation on the current arrangements in force, at elections, for polling districts and polling places. Residents and interested parties were invited to send in their comments and recommendations. The Council’s Polling Places Review Group then met earlier this month and considered the representations and comments submitted. From the feedback received, proposals for ongoing
polling district and polling place arrangements have been drafted. Comments on those proposals are now being invited. Chief Executive Elaine McPherson said: “We have taken on board the submissions made during this exercise and specific issues that have been raised in the past and used them to shape the current proposals. The proposals for change are: the creation of a new polling district in Alloa; the merger of polling districts within Tullibody, Sauchie and Alloa and a small boundary change at another. We are also looking to
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discontinue the use of a few of the current buildings. We shall, as always, continue to monitor the remainder of the premises for their suitability.” You can read the proposals, and the submissions received, on the Council’s website: www.clacksweb. org.uk or contact the election office, on tel: 01259 452266 for further information. The Review Group will meet again in mid-November to consider any further feedback received and agree the final proposals that will be put to Council at the meeting on 20th December 2012.
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In the afternoon they had a playtime with all the usual games and equipment. Daniel Ferguson from P6 said: “t was good to compare the two playtimes – it made us see how that we have lots to play with.” Cameron McIntosh in P7 added: “I thought it helped us see what it was like for lots of boys and girls around the world in countries like Africa who don’t have all the things we have.” In addition to the educational aspect, the school also raised £91.50 to donate to UNICEF.
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he hugely popular Urban Rebounding Classes will run during the October Schools Holiday week. Clackmannanshire Council’s Sports Development team are rolling out a series of classes during the school break at Lornshill Academy. Urban rebound is now growing in Scotland, England, Spain, Italy, America and in Clackmannanshire, following the introduction of the concept in January 2011, it has proved to be a major hit. The classes will take place at Lornshill Academy each day from 14th to the 21st October. Sports and Leisure Convener, Councillor Ellen Forson, said: “Its not a wee work out on a trampoline. There are many benefits of Urban rebounding including exercise in a way that’s low impact to your joints. The work out can be of low to high intensity. Urban rebounding provides workouts for all ages, all genders and all capabilities. It is something which is growing all the time, and we are delighted to offer a full and varied programme throughout the week.” The workout is all in the push
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there is no bouncing. Imagine working out and with every push movement, and meeting the full resistance of your personal body weight. Because your working on an uneven plane surface your entire core, from neck to feet are working all the time. You are working past gravity, so your workout involves g-force. On Sunday, 14th October between 11am-11.45 there is a beginners to Intermediate session, where you can learn the techniques of urban rebounding. This workout has cardio vascular challenges, however, you can work as low or high intensity as suits you. The session looks at general overall fitness, and involves muscular strength and endurance. Then between 12 noon and 12.45 there is a family Urban rebounding class where you can have fun with the kids whilst working out. There will be team games, sport specific activities, music, fun and family time. On Monday, 15th October, there is Teen Urban rebounding between 2pm-2.45pm, to good music, including boxing routines. Box and Burn takes place between 5.15pm-6pm, which includes a cardio vascular workout which challenges the individual. Core and it is unlikely that in your abilities are challenged circumstances that you would be throughout, as are required to make a contribution targeted muscle groups. to your debt. At the end of the Classes will take Bankruptcy which is generally place throughout the a 12 month period the debt is week with everything written off. from beginners to Q. I am now unemployed, intermediates, team and have about £20,000 of debt and family events, including I am 3 months in arrears with power jumping. payments. I own my own house & As an introductory would like to remain in it. There offer the new family is some equity I cannot get due to and teenage rebounding being out of work. sessions will be free A. As there is equity in your during the school October property and you wish to remain holidays and from Sunday living there it may be worth 21st October onwards the considering the Government family session will cost Mortgage to Rent Scheme which £1.50 and the teenage may allow you to release some session will cost £1. value to deal with your debts A full list of the under either a Trust Deed or programme can be found Bankruptcy. This would allow on ClacksWeb, or for you to pay part of your debt and further information or have the balance written off but to book, telephone the still allow you to live in your Contact Centre on 01259 home. 450000.
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Woolpack crowned pub of the year A
Dean Staniforth and his wife Lynne were presented with their award today for being voted Scotland and Northern Ireland Pub of the Year 2012 by CAMRA (Campaign for Real Ale)
Tilly pub has picked up a prestigious title by being named Scotland and Northern Ireland’s ‘Pub of the year 2012’. The Woolpack Inn in Tillicoultry picked up the coveted title after being entered into the competition back in January. The competition began back in January when the Woolpack was nominated as Forth Valley North Pub of the year coming up against competition from Gargunnock Inn, Tappit Hen in Dunblane and The Wheatsheaf Inn Falkirk. The Woolpack came out top and was declared overall winner of the Forth Valley Pub of the Year back in March. Next round of judging saw
the Woolpack up against the Cobbles Inn Jedburgh and Drum and Monkey in Glasgow. The Woolpack again came out overall winner. The final round was contested between the Benleva Hotel, Drumnadrochit, The Fox & Hounds in Houston and The Woolpack, (considered the underdog with the other competitors having their own brewery on site) however once again The Woolpack came out on top taking the title Scotland and Northern Ireland Pub of the Year 2012. CAMRA`s Scotland & Northern Ireland Director Lindsay Grant presented the couple, Dean and Lynne Staniforth with their award at the popular pub on Saturday 29th September.
Leader pushes button to turn on Clackspast
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lacksPast, the new online catalogue of Clackmannanshire Council’s wide-ranging museum, archives and local history collections was officially launched by Council Leader Gary Womersley on Thursday 27th September at
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lackmannanshire council have been working hard to bring a breakfast clubs to all primary schools throughout Clackmannanshire. The Council’s Education Convener, Councillor Ellen Forson said: “All our children within Clackmannanshire now have the opportunity to
make a positive healthy start to learning each day.” Figures released this week show that in June 2012, during 19 school days which were used for monitoring purposes, 6,102 breakfasts were served, which worked out at 321 breakfasts per day. Councillor Forson said:
“These figures are vastly up on June 2011 when there were just 4,627 breakfasts served over the same 19 days, an average of 231 breakfasts per day.” In April 2011 there were just 1,704 breakfasts served within Clackmannanshire primary schools Among the schools who have formed breakfast clubs in the past year are Alva Primary School, Claremont PS, Craigbank PS, Menstrie PS, Muckhart PS, St Bernadette’s PS, St John’s PS, Strathdevon PS and Tillicoultry PS. When St John’s Primary rolled out their first breakfast club in April 2012 they served 115 breakfasts, by the following month that number had swelled to 184. Head Teacher at St John’s
Ian McNicol said: “We have been delighted with the success of the Breakfast Club. It gives the children a nice quiet relaxing start to the day, and good healthy food. The breakfasts are provided by the Council’s catering service
Greenfield House. Council Leader Gary Womersley said: “This rich new online resource is a good way of finding out more about the history and heritage of the county and I would encourage everyone to have a look at it. If we want to keep our local history alive
we have to use the web, and thanks to ClacksPast our local heritage is just a click of the mouse away. There are thousands of records on this virtual museum covering hundreds of years of history which can now be accessed by a worldwide audience.”
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he Clackmannanshire Storytelling Festival will be celebrating ‘The Year of Creative Scotland’ with a week long programme of storytelling, writing poetry and the arts, from the 27th October until 4th November 2012. The festival is expected to welcome audiences from across the UK and beyond and will launch with events delivered in partnership with the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, and culminating in the celebration of some of the best of contemporary Scottish Poetry at the ‘Alloa Poetry Jamboree’ Clackmannanshire’s Enterprise and Environment Convenor with responsibility for Tourism, Councillor Donald Balsillie, said: “The storytelling festival has something for everyone and is for all ages. It should t attract a lot of interest and hopefully bring people from outwith the area to enjoy what Clackmannanshire has to offer” In true Scottish storytelling tradition, Resonate Arts House, Alloa’s resident artists, photographers and film makers will join to create an interactive Arts Installation entitled ‘Oslo Market’, bringing a taste of International old Europe to your door, transporting
the streets of Oslo from the 1800s through time and space, capturing the tales of poets and writers of the day to produce an intriguing environment for young and old to experience right here in Clackmannanshire. The ‘Word-Wide Photolog 7’ is a specific storytelling project that runs throughout the week and unites the writing public, the written word, photography, the world wide web and the number 7 which, has been a mystical number in many a great story since the beginning of time. This interactive arts installation compliments two exciting workshops to be held at Professor Heidi Dahlsveen from Oslo; will share ‘The Storyteller’s Secret’ This is a practical workshop for beginners, and will give confidence in how to convey a story, find stories and develop story structure. ‘All Cut Up’ is a special event with the Scottish Poetry Library, exploring the art of cut-ups, and giving the audience an opportunity to make some of their own old-new poems. ‘Meet the Author’ Stuart MacBride, the No. 1 bestselling author of the DS Logan McRae series, will be visiting Alloa Town Hall to talk about his 2012 best selling novel ‘Birthdays for the Dead’. The ‘Alloa Poetry
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Jamboree’ launches on Friday 2nd November at Alloa Tower and promises to be genuinely inclusive festival of the very best of Scottish contemporary poetry - traditional and left-field, pastoral and urban, raw and cooked, performance and printbased. It will make connections where none have been guessed at before, and shake up stereotypes about poetry (and poets) with it’s exciting mix of readings and readers including: Dorothy Alexander, Bill Herbert, Jim Ferguson, Kathleen Jamie, David Kinloch, Frank Kuppner, Tom Leonard, Gerry Loose, Peter Manson, Lila Matsumoto, Nick-e Melville, Drew Milne, Danny O’Rourke, Samantha Walton and Jennifer Williams. The Clackmannanshire Storytelling Festival is sponsored by Creative Scotland and Clackmannanshire Council and supported by The Scottish Book Trust, The Scottish Poetry Library and the International Scottish Storytelling Festival. Although many events are free, pre- booking may be required by calling 01259 450000. For further information email stfestival@ clacks.gov.uk or visit clackmannanshiretourism. com
Awards to The Rotary Club of Alloa P ast President Graham Kerr on the left of the photograph is holding the District Governor’s Club Recognition Award for achieving the targets set for the increase and retention of Members and achieving the criteria for per capita giving to the work of the Rotary Foundation. President Alistair Spowage is holding the Gold Literacy Award “for your efforts to promote literacy during the 2011-2012 Rotary Year. Your significant support of literacy has helped strengthen individual dignity and self-worth of people, thereby strengthening the foundation of international goodwill, understanding and peace.”
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Apply for your share of £100k to improve your area
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lackmannanshire Council are calling on applications from groups from all over the county to get their share of £100,00 worth in grants that are available to local communities in a bid to improve quality of life in the area. The Council’s new Community Environmental Improvement Fund is open to communities across Clackmannanshire following the public launch this week, with the closing date for applications, 31st October. In February 2012 the Council agreed to include £100K from its Invest to Save Fund for an Environmental Improvement Fund in the budget for 2012/13. Earlier this month the Council’s Enterprise and Environment Committee gave the go-ahead for the scheme to be launched. Committee Convenor, Councillor Donald Balsillie said: “To receive a grant, communities have to demonstrate Spend to Save principles while at the same time developing
community participation by residents who want to make a difference to their environment and improve the quality of life in their area.” Each community will be able to apply for one project up to a maximum of £10,000, with the minimum grant being £4,000. In exceptional cases where projects can demonstrate a wide range of physical environmental benefits within a community, a larger award may be made. Councillior Balsille added: “To qualify projects must demonstrate an improvement in their community such as changing bedding plants to herbaceous plants to save on maintenance and materials or by using the money as match funding to draw in funding from other sources. “Other ways the cash could be used is by providing, restoring or improving community environmental resources such as parks, community gardens, reduction of waste, reuse, recycling or use of environmentally friendly materials,
gardens, local green spaces, woodlands or paths.” The fund is also aimed at establishing community and special interest groups with the goal of improving their local environment; improving degraded land, main streets and neighbourhoods for public benefit. Councillor Mike Nicholl (left), Councillor Donald Balsillie and Andy Macpherson, at Delph Pond, to Balsillie added: “We promote the new Community Improvement Environmental Fund. want to create communities of completion within 12 application form for under this new and exciting that are, and feel, safer, by months, be located within groups looking for a scheme. addressing crime and the Clackmannanshire, and cash grant under The Community groups from fear of crime, creating safer be unlikely to be able Community Environmental all over Clackmannanshire places for people to meet to proceed without this Improvement Fund has have up until 31st and take exercise. funding. been prepared explaining October to submit their “We also want to the A guide leaflet and how to apply for a grant applications. money to be used to support vulnerable people and families, by addressing the needs of the elderly, considering how projects can involve and contribute to the needs of vulnerable people and their families. The criteria laid down for a grant to be made is that a project must be capable
Clacks to host Paralympics Festival I
n celebration of the Paralympic Games 2012, Clackmannanshire Sports Development are hosting their very own Paralympic Festival. Individuals with Physical, Learning and Sensory disabilities including wheelchair users are invited to come along and try some of the Paralympic sports in a fun, friendly setting at Alloa Academy on Sunday 7th October 2012 between 1pm and 3pm.
The event is for children aged between 5 and 18 and it is free to enter Clackmannanshire Council’s Convener of Sport and Leisure, Councillor Ellen Forson said: “Come along and try sports such as Goalball, Boccia, Football, Sitting Volleyball, Racket Sports and loads more.” At the same chance people who come along will have the chance to meet Clackmannanshire’s own
Meggan Dawson Farrell (athletics) and Jamie Docherty (boccia), both Paralympic torchbearers and GB squad athletes. People who come along are also encouraged to bring along cameras with the chance to be photographed with the Olympic Torch. To book your place or for more information please contact Jean Duncan on 01259 452350 or email jduncan@clacks.gov.uk
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MP hosts MacMillan Cancer Support Charity Coffee Morning
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ordon Banks, MP for Ochil and South Perthshire and his staff hosted a MacMillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning recently to help raise funds for the charity. They joined thousands of people across the UK who were taking part in MacMillan’s biggest fundraising event, The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning which in 2011 raised a record £10 million. The coffee morning, held in the Constituency Office at 49-51High Street, Alloa was even busier than last year’s event and was declared a great success with around £356.00 being raised in the space of just two hours. Speaking after the
event, Gordon Banks MP said; “This is an excellent opportunity to raise awareness of MacMillan Cancer Support and the work that they do, whilst also meeting constituents from all areas in Clackmannanshire. “Again, we had a great turn-out and managed to raise even more money for the charity than we did last year. I thoroughly enjoy this event and it’s good to meet both new and well-known faces. This year’s coffee morning was dedicated to the memory of Euan Wilson who volunteered in my office for many years and a much missed friend to everyone he worked alongside.”
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lva Glen was the place to be on Saturday evening as over 4,500 locals turned up to see the annual Illuminations. It has also been revealed that over £2,800 was raised which will go towards improving the Glen. The 2012 illuminations was a real treat for all of the family with plenty going on to entertain. Nathan CritchlowWatton, chair of Alva Glen Heritage Trust, said; “The Illuminations were a great success. The acrobats were superb, and the magical “underwater grotto” theme inspired some fantastic pictures. “The attendance was approximately 4,500, with the event
raising £2,800 towards improving the glen. He continued; “I’d like to thank Marshalls Construction, the Community Chest, Clackmannanshire community grant and Clacks Art forum for their generous donations and the traditional musicians for keeping everyone’s toes tapping. “Most importantly of all, we couldn’t have staged the illuminations without the support of our volunteers and donations from the public and businesses of Alva. We’re always keen to see more volunteers at our workdays.” If you are interested in helping out checkout their website www. alvaglen.org.uk or find them on facebook.
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rmed forces veterans and their families across Clackmannanshire will soon have additional support from the public and third sector organisations, after the Armed Forces Community Covenant was signed last Tuesday. A formal signing of the Covenant by the Clackmannanshire Alliance partners took place at Alloa Town Hall. The Covenant, was formally adopted and signed by representatives of Clackmannanshire Council, NHS Forth Valley, Central Scotland Police, Central Scotland Fire Service, Forth Valley College, Clackmannanshire Business and Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface. The Armed Forces Community Covenant will ensure the Armed Forces and their families receive appropriate treatment in recognition of the role they play in the defence of civilians. Lt. Col. Paul D. Holder, Commanding Officer of the Scottish Transport Regiment, who signed on behalf of the Armed Forces, said: “I am absolutely delighted to be signing this document. It highlights the relationship between the community and the Armed Forces and how we can work together.” Signing on behalf of Clackmannanshire Council, Provost Tina Murphy said: “This signing aims to ensure the Armed Forces and their families receive appropriate treatment in recognition of the role they play in the defence of civilians, as well as create an understanding and awareness amongst the public of issues affecting the
Armed Forces. “It is a formal but voluntary agreement of mutual support between the Armed Forces community and the public, voluntary and private organisations and agencies in Clackmannanshire to help the Armed Forces feel part of the community in which they live. “We are Clackmannanshire Council are delighted to be part of this and fully support this Covenant. I am honoured to sign this on behalf of the Council.” The Community Covenant grant scheme, with funding of £30m over four years throughout Scotland, aims to support the process of integration. Welcoming the agreement, Council Leader, Councillor Gary Womersley said: “It will fund activities which improve understanding, well-being, infrastructure and promote self-help, directed primarily at Local Authorities, Health Boards, charities and voluntary groups. “Among the projects that may attract funding from the grant are children’s playground which would be used by children from both Service accommodation and the wider community; projects that integrate service personnel, veterans, their families and the wider community; and projects that improve the health, welfare or financial literacy of service personnel, veterans or their families. We are delighted to be associated with this and the long term benefits it will bring.” Mike Mulraney, chairman of Clackmannanshire Business said: ““We are delighted to give our support to the Covenant.
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Pic by Alloa Live Photo: (l-r) Kenny Rogers, Fire Service Area Commander, Andrew Lawson, Assistant Principal Forth Valley College Alloa Campus, Kathy O’Neil, General Manager, Clackmannanshire/Stirling Community Health Partnership, Chief Constable Derek Penman, Central Scotland Police, Lt. Col Paul D. Holder, Commanding Officer, Scottish Transport Regiment RLC, Malcolm McArdle, chairman Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface, Mike Mulraney, chairman Clackmannanshire Business, and Provost Tina Murphy. Clackmannanshire’s business community has a strong connection with the armed forces and we see this as a positive step towards not only recognising these links, but strengthening them.” Chief Fire Officer Kenneth Taylor regarding the Armed Forces Covenant:: “I am delighted that Central Scotland Fire and Rescue Service will be signing the Community Covenant. Members of the Armed Forces have an important and vital role serving their country and the Covenant will help not only them, but also their families, re-integrate back into the community and civilian life.” Central Scotland Police
has already signed an Armed Forces Community Covenant for both the Stirling and Falkirk areas. Central Scotland Police Chief Constable Derek Penman added: “I am delighted on behalf of Central Scotland Police to sign the Community Covenant which is a two-way arrangement to encourage support for the Armed Forces Community working and living in the Clackmannanshire area by promoting understanding and awareness to the public of issues affecting the armed forces community. It is also aimed to encourage the integration for those in the Armed Forces into civilian
life.” Malcolm McArdle, chairman of Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface, who also signed the Covenant, said:: “This is a visionary piece of work. It is important that we as a community understand the need to be exceptionally supportive of members of the armed forces who are reintegrating themselves into our community. Andrew Lawson, Associate Principal for Forth Valley College’s Alloa Campus said: “We are delighted to be a part of the Armed Forces Community Covenant for Clackmannanshire and will do all we can to help support those members of the
armed forces living in our community.” Kathy O’Neill, General ManagerClackmannanshire/ Stirling Community Health Partnership added: “There have been significant improvements across Scotland in the range of health services and support available to our armed forces, including access to specialist mental health services. NHS Forth Valley is committed to providing the best care possible for services personnel to maintain their health and wellbeing.” Now the Covenant has been signed applications can be accessed through the Ministry of Defence.
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Inter-House competition This week’s results are as follow: Erskine House 14 points; Schaw House 12 points; Bruce House 10 points. 1E2 topped the table for total number of merits awarded last week, while 1E1 were top for pieces of homework complete. Our fortnightly focus on homework has seen a drop in the number of demerits for incomplete homework. Let’s keep this up and ensure that all homework is completed. Congratulations Achieving the Bronze Award in Reading this week were Darcey Roger, Leah Stone, Matthew King, and Zoe Westland. Amy Rankin, Sarah-Louise Walsh, Simone Smith, Alanna White, Anna Reeves and Adam Green reached the standard for the Bronze Writing Award. Laureline Davies achieved Bronze in both Reading and Writing. Well done to all – one House point gained for each award. Congratulations also to our S1 football teams who competed in the schools championship at Lornshill Academy on Monday of last week. Jeans for Genes Fund-raising is ongoing this week for Jeans for Genes: Wow nails will be doing nail art for £1.50
for a full set in the conference room on Wednesday; there will be a sponsored seniors and staff aerobics session on Thursday at lunchtime in the assembly hall; and on Friday all of the school community are invited to wear jeans to school (with school uniform items) and donate £1.00 to the collection. Loose change boxes have been handed out to all House Groups and House points will be awarded for the amounts collected. 6B1 look hard to beat in this area as their total loose change is over £70.00 already! We look forward to beating last year’s total of £745.00 for this charity.
McMillan Coffee Morning Thanks you to everyone who took part in events in support of McMillan Cancer charity. The big coffee morning and cake sale raised a total of £487.32, with £275.00 of that coming from the pupil-organised cake sale and activities – the highest total since the event began. Well done to all involved. Open Evening Please come along to our Open Evening from 6.00 – 8.00 p.m. on Wednesday 10th October. You can have a tour of the school; see pupils’ work exhibited; visit all subject departments, enjoy refreshments in the cafe and take part in short master-classes on how to pass various subjects. There will also be opportunities to buy materials to support work at home, particularly for exam classes. October Holiday Please be aware that school will close at 3.10 on Friday 12th October for the October holiday. The return date for Alloa Academy pupils is Tuesday 23rd October at 08.40. (Monday 22nd October is an In-service day for secondary schools only.)
Muckhart community council ballot ending soon W
ednesday 3rd October is the final day for the voters of Muckhart to send in their postal votes to select the members of their Community Council. There are just over 400 voters in Muckhart and all have had the opportunity to vote for their preferred candidates. The counting of the votes will take place on Thursday 4th October when 12 of the 15 candidates will know that they have been successful and will take on their responsibilities as a Community Councillor. Community Councillors play an important role in expressing the views and interests of the communities they represent, and informing local people about
issues of public concern. Although their work is rewarding in many ways, Community Councillors do not receive payment for the work they do in and on behalf of their communities. Depute Returning Officer, Andrew Hunter, will be representing the Returning Officer at the count and announcing the result. He said: “It is always an exciting opportunity to be involved in the democratic process no matter what the type of election, and it is particularly encouraging to see it in action at a local level within the communities of Clackmannanshire. The fact that the election for Muckhart was contested shows how much importance people place on the role of a Community Councillor
here.” Jon Jordan, the Chair of the outgoing Muckhart Community Council said: “We are delighted that so many people have put themselves forward for the new community council. This reflects the strong community spirit in the Muckhart area and we are now keen that as many residents as possible complete the ballot form and vote for the 12 people who they think would best serve the interests of all those who live in Muckhart and the surrounding area.” If you received a ballot form but have not yet cast your vote, you can do so by taking your ballot to the Council offices in Greenfield before 5pm on Wednesday 3rd October.
MacMillan Coffee Morning An astounding sub total of over £19,000 has been raised by Alva Academy for MacMillan. Hopefully we will have a final total by next week which should be in excess of £20,000. This would not have been possible without the hard work of all S6 pupils and Miss Bennie, Miss Finn and Mr Clifford. This is a huge event that the S6 pupils take on with enthusiasm every year and they could not have achieved this fantastic total without the support and donations from parents, the local community and beyond. Thanks to everyone who handed in baking and prizes for the raffle and tombola, your contributions were greatly appreciated. Macmillan Band Night Last Tuesday Alva Academy hosted a band night in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support giving pupils and staff the opportunity to show off their musical talents. 7 bands played in total, including YOLO, Rapunzel & The Boys,The 6 Foot Pixies, The Staff Band, Mr Clifford & Mr Ferguson, Grettel, and Mortis. The highlight of the night for some was Jason Rodgers’ bass guitar solo. Over 150 pupils attended, including many members of staff from the school. Approximately £1000 was raised in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. Overall the night was a huge success and was thoroughly
enjoyed by all. Islamophobia The first in a series of S6 RMPS conferences took place last week. The topic under discussion was Islamophobia and encouraged pupils to examine a range of issues surrounding this very sensitive area. The guest speaker, Mazhar Khan from Islam Information Scotland received a spontaneous well deserved round of applause at the end. Football Senior Boys Football - Scottish Cup In torrential rain and a pitch that resembled a swimming pool in some areas The senior Alva boys managed to pull of a great result against Dalziel High School. Goals from Charlie Crawford, Fraser Young, Clayton Lancaster, Craig Baillie and, scoring his first goal for the school, Matthew Gillespie. Players of the match were Charlie Crawford and James Fraser. Dalziel HS 2 Alva 5 U13 Boys A hard fought match against Balfron saw our boys go two goals down in the first half. The team did well to come back with two goals from Mati Zata. Only a last minute penalty took point away from them. Player of the match - Declan Addison and Ross Robinson Balfron 3 Alva 2
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ordon Banks, MP for Ochil and South Perthshire has congratulated Breathe Easy Clackmannanshire on their successful application for a £7,190 Awards for All grant from the Big Lottery Fund for their Breathing Easier in Clackmannanshire project. Breathe Easy Clackmannanshire is part of a network of 21 Breathe Easy Groups throughout Scotland which make up a support network comprised of people who understand what it’s like to live with a lung condition. The groups offer advice and support for sufferers and their families and friends whilst giving them the opportunity to meet others who are coping with lung conditions and breathlessness. The award will give the group the opportunity to undertake a range of activities to increase their capacity and attract new members and will fund travel costs, venue hire, catering costs, a laptop, IT training, Committee skills training, care costs, marketing
costs and volunteer expenses. The project will benefit local people living with lung conditions and meets the Awards for All outcome of ‘Communities are safer, stronger and work together to tackle inequalities. Gordon Banks MP said; “I am delighted to congratulate Breathe Easy Clackmannanshire on their Big Lottery Award. This is excellent news for the group and the project itself will be beneficial for people in Clackmannanshire
who are living with lung conditions. Breathe Easy is a vibrant campaign and support group with a social dimension that is life-enhancing for all those involved and I understand that the funding will help the group attract new members in our community. Having had family experiences of lung disease I appreciate everything done by support groups such as Breathe Easy and I wish the group every success for the future.”
wo Clackmannanshire students scooped top awards at Forth Valley College’s graduation ceremony. Falkirk Town Hall was the venue last Tuesday (25 September) afternoon where Sauchie student Paul Paton (37) collected the Ivan Hanley Award. This prize is presented to a student from the Department of Applied Science and Computing who has shown extensive progress in their learning. At the same ceremony Callum Jenkins (26) from Kincardine, picked up the Most Promising Student in Hospitality & Salon Services – sponsored by Ede & Ravenscroft Ltd. Paul (37), who graduated with an HND Computing: Technical Support was sur-
prised to learn on the day that he had won the Ivan Hanley Award in memory of a Forth Valley College lecturer. Paul said: “It was a real surprise to win this award, I was not expecting this at all. But I am very pleased to have won and my family will be very proud of me. The course I am on is very good and the support I have received from the lecturing staff has been great. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone.” Callum, who graduated with an HND Hospitality Management, said: “I was very surprised to have won this prize. Unfortunately my parents were away on holiday when I found out I had won, so I couldn’t share it with them. But I am sure they will be very pleased and proud of me. I am already putting the skills I learned at College into practise in my new full-time role at the Dou-
bletree Hilton Hydro Hotel in Dunblane.” Each winner received a cut glass trophy and £100 as their prize. Nearly 900 students were once again eligible to graduate at the two graduation ceremonies. Guest speaker at the Stirling ceremony was Bruce Crawford MSP, while Colin Robertson Chief Executive Officer of Alexander Dennis Limited addressed the Falkirk event. FVC Principal Linda McKay said: “As always this year’s graduates have worked very hard throughout the course of their studies and have been a credit to themselves and to the College. I would like to wish them all the best in their future careers and am confident they will make a success of whatever they choose to do.”
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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: League details are posted on the stadium notice board. 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. Healing Rooms: The group’s vision is to see the healing, liberating and life transforming power of Jesus made accessible to all. Healing Rooms are available to everyone, whether they have any connection or not, and prayer is offered free of charge by small groups of trained volunteers from different local churches. Healing Rooms are open every Tuesday 11am to 1pm in Moncrieff Church Hall, Drysdale Street, and every
Wednesday, 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Elim Church Greenside Street, Alloa. For further information contact the local director Elaine McDonagh telephone 07742 175 453 or e-mail alloa@ healingrooms-scotland.com. Circuit Class Every Monday 6pm to 7pm at Alloa Academy Games Hall. Cost - £4 (£2.90 concession) Suitable for all levels of fitness from beginners to advanced. Exercises are performed on a time basis and allow you to work at your own pace. A mixture of cardiovascular and resistance exercises which help with weight loss, improved muscle tone, self esteem and confidence leading to a healthier lifestyle. If you would like further information please contact: James on 07977 268 261 or e-mail jmculloch@clacks.gov.uk. Alloa Spiritualist: Last week’s 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 blends 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 Moncrieff UF Church: The church cafe continues on Mondays from 10am until noon. 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. 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. 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 Tea Dance: A tea dance is held in Alloa Town Hall every Monday from 2pm to 4pm. All are welcome. Ceilidh: A family ceilidh is once again being organised by Donald Cowan at Alloa Town Hall on Friday, October 12 in aid of Deafblind Scotland and is due to start 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 celeidh’s 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. Deafblindness is a disability of a different order, a low incidence disability which affects around 5000 people in Scotland. Some have been Deaf since birth, are sign language users, and then lose their eyesight as adults, with devastating results. Others lose both senses as they grow older and are totally unprepared for the communication problems this brings. Deafblind people tend to live quietly, in the community, alone, and often lead very isolated lives, rarely leaving their homes. Deafblind Scotland’s aim is to bring a little quality to their lives, to offer opportunities to learn, to engage with their local community, and to socialize with others who share their tactile communication method. The intensive 1:1 specialist support needed to make these activities meaningful to deafblind people is not easily or cheaply provided, but this vital support is essential if Deafblind Scotland is ever to achieve its vision of a “society in which deafblind people have the recognition and support necessary to live active and fulfilled lives. 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 McFarlane’s Jewellers, Mill Street, Alloa. There is no bar so please bring own refreshments with you. Patons Bowling Section: There is a Bowling dance planned for November so please support your club. Royal Scottish Country Dance Society: Alloa class session on Thursday, 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.
Alva Alva Toddlers: Alva Toddlers continue with our usual Tuesday and Friday sessions at the Cochrane Hall 9.30am to 11.30am. 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 under-fives 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 “stay cautions,” why not come along and see what we have on offer. Who knows, you may reawaken some long dormant woody skills, in Alva at Corden Street. We regret that children under the age of 16 cannot take part, unless accompanied by a responsible 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, Alva. Join them for an informal cuppa (by donation), meet other ‘Fibromites’, and 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. 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 behind Cochrane Hall. Walks are suitable for all abilities. Short, safe walks open to everyone. Put on comfortable footwear, dress for the weather
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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: With the dark nights approaching, many people are turning their thoughts to autumn and winter activities. The Wee County Crafters are no exception to that and are hard at work preparing for the coming season. The workshop is looking spruce, spick and span after the painting day last week. It’s amazing how a lick of magnolia can brighten even the gloomiest of spaces. Not that The Workshop could ever have been described as gloomy. All of this effort is directed to the Open Day on Saturday October, 6. Members will be on hand from 10 in the morning to 4 in the afternoon to demonstrate the various activities on offer. Wood turning, carving, dolls’ houses, musical instrument making and general woodwork are on the agenda at present but if you want to practise a wood-based skill or you want to try your hand at something different, we’re always ready to listen to suggestions. Even if you have never picked up a tool since you left school and want to have a go, someone will be able to guide and advise you. If your craft group is looking for a home, we might have the space to accommodate you. So long as your hobby has an end product, whether that’s decorated eggs or photographs, come and talk to the committee. Join our happy and growing band: we’re not called The Wee County Crafters for nothing! Contact Richard Douglas, richard@ douglasfoto.force9.co.uk or Ian Meacham, ian.heather@ btinternet.co Alva OAP’s Carpet Bowls Group: The group meet on a Monday and Friday from 1.45pm till 3.30pm at Parklands Centre, Alva. New and old members welcome. 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.
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What’s on in your weecounty Community Council - The AGM of Alva Community Council will take place on Monday 8th October, 2012 at 6.15pm in Alva Baptist Church. The normal monthly meeting will follow, commencing at 7.00pm. Community business will be discussed. Members of the public are welcome to attend
Clackmannan Clackmannan Parish Church of Scotland: Sunday Worship is at 11.00 am in the church today we celebrate Harvest Thanksgiving with the Sunday School and Vision Group(for younger secondary school pupils) – crèche available. Also, Night Vision for pupils from secondary 3 upwards meet in the manse at 7.00pm. On Monday at 7.30 pm the Guild starts up for the new session and is being entertained by the Church Choir. 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 211255 Exercise Class: The Thursday takes place between 11am and noon in Clackmannan Town. 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 07891389542, Lucy for Junior Section on 07538693554 and Bill for the Company Section on 216763. Bookbug Sessions: Go along and join free rhyme, song and storytelling 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. 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.
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 Golf Club: The club has enjoyed a great season despite the bad weather with little or no interruptions to competitions.
Special rate 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 – November 6; December 4. 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 artefacts 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. 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 RSCDS Class: Their new session has begun. New members welcome. For more information please contact Catherine on 01259 743820. Ochil Hills Community Church: This Sunday (7th October) OHCC are holding their “First Things” meeting in the Dollar Civic Centre, Park Place at 7 p.m. The meeting is open to all and consists of, a time of praise with our outstanding worship group, teaching and some testimony to God’s power. We will be available for anyone wishing to have prayer for healing or any other needs. Naturally there will be tea, coffee and the opportunity to chat. Morning Service as usual at 11 am.
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 losing two writers to work obligations. The group had an anthology published last year, Beneath the Hills Vol. 1, and plan to publish another this year. The anthology was reviewed positively in a number of publications, both local and national. If you are interested in joining the group, please Email Monika Mackenzie 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. Menstrie Parish Church: Rev.
Menstrie 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 has 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. Gaelic Parent and Child (0-5) Group – Croileagan Clatch Mhanainn: The group meets every Tuesday from 10am till noon in Menstrie Parish Church Hall. Everyone will be made very welcome. No knowledge for Gaelic required, just an interest. For further information contact Kerry on 01259 213 622. £1.50 per session, 1st session free. Menstrie Tiny Tots: A club ran by mums for mums. This voluntarily organised group meet during term time on Mondays and Thursdays from 10am until 12pm at the Dumyat Centre. All ages from babies to threeyears 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 WRI: The next Meeting will be at 7pm on 10th October in Menstrie Scout Hall when we will be entertained by a Cat Walk by CHAS. There will also be Christmas cards, etc. for sale by CHAS. Please note the earlier time of 7pm.
Sauchie Sauchie and Fishcross UF Church: Harvest Thanksgiving Services took place last Sunday. In the morning Rev Graham
Brown spoke on “Benefits of Thanksgiving”. Chrissie MacLeod read from 1 Chronicles. The theme in the evening was “Lessons from the Beauty of the Garden of Eden”. Maureen Barclay read part of Genesis chapter 2. The new series of Bible Study and Prayer begins on Wednesday October 3, from 7 until 8.30 p.m. The Women’s Association have organised a ladies’ lunch (Souper Thursday) which will take place on a monthly basis on Thursdays from 12.30 p.m. The first meeting is this Thursday in the hall. All ladies are invited along for soup, a filled roll and tea / coffee. There will be no afternoon meeting this week. 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. A Family Service will take place on Sunday at 11 a.m. A Congregational Lunch will follow this, which is free of charge. Evening Service will be us usual at 6.30 p.m. The Congregational Board meets on Monday at 7 p.m. Sauchie and Coalsnaughton Parish Church: The Rev Bill Izett conducted the services on Sunday 30 September. The scripture reading was taken from Genesis Ch1 and was read by Mr Frank Wheeler. The current series of sermons are focusing on references to Jesus in Old Testament scriptures. Sunday’s sermon looked at Genesis, the beginnings of creation and God’s plan for humankind which would later be revealed in Jesus. The Badminton Club has resumed and meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7.30 pm in the Church Hall. The Thursday Circle starts its new session on Thursday 4 October at 2.30 pm in the Large Hall. The Prayer Group meets on Thursdays in the Committee Room at 7.30 pm. 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 per 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
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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 storytelling 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.
Tillicoultry Tillicoultry Parish Church: Choir practice is on Wednesday evening from 7.30pm. Girls Brigade also meets on Wednesdays at from 6.15pm. Thursday club meets from 2pm till 4pm and the Boys Brigade meets on Thursday evenings at 6.30pm. On Sunday services will be held at 9am and 10.30am. Church Halls are available for let - Please contact David Dobbie for more details. EU Congregational Church Tillicoultry: Sunday Services begin at 11am with Sunday School at the same time. The Church is open every week day from 10am till 4pm. The sanctuary is open to anyone who would like some quiet time. The Church has a children’s play ground in the back garden. Indoors they have tea, coffee and snacks. They also have a small children’s activity area. Prayer Group meets at 1pm Mondays and Bible Study 1pm Thursday. All of these are open to everyone. 2nd Tillicoultry Rainbows: Is your daughter aged 5-7? Does she like playing games, doing art and craft, making new friends? If you
have answered yes then contact 01259 211318 and leave a message for further details or you can Email clacksguides@yahoo. co.uk. Zumba fitness Classes: Classes will be held in Tillicoultry Parish Church Hall on Mondays from 7pm to 8pm with Irene Kane. For further information call 07743 785 103. Wee County Walkers: why not join in the free walks led by the Wee County Walkers? Become fitter as you enjoy an easy interesting walk. No need to book. Meet them outside the Nike outlet at Sterling Mills just before 10.30am on Saturdays. Walks are suitable for all abilities and last up to an hour. Short, safe walks open to everyone. Put on comfortable footwear, dress for the weather and enjoy. Go on your own or bring a friend. Bookbug: Go along and join free rhyme, song and storytelling sessions for under fives at Tillicoultry Library on Thursdays from 10am to 10.30am, excluding school and public holidays. Tillicoultry Toddler Group: Toddlers are open 5 days a week Monday to Friday, for all pre-school children and babies with their grown-ups. Lots of fun activities and a healthy snack in Tillicoultry 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 Tillicoultry Library on Thursday’s from 10am to 10.30am. 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.
Tullibody Slimming World: Slimming World takes place on Wednesday’s from 5.30pm till 7.30pm in the Civic Centre, Tullibody. For further details call Margo on 07879 477 921. Tullibody and Cambus Girlguiding: To join the leadership team. Contact Ann-Margaret on 07908 252 104 or Girlguiding Clackmannanshire on 01259 211 318.
Tullibody Healthy Living: If you are a resident of Tullibody, Cambus or Glenochil and have Clackmannanshire Council Leisure 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.
Inn). There are two classes on a Tuesday, one at 5pm and the other at 7pm. For more information call Margo on 07879 477 921.
Tullibody Heritage Centre, Abercrombie 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.
Tullibody History Group, winter programme of talks: The Heritage Centre continues to be open each Saturday 2—4pm until the end of the month, or by arrangement. Contact 01259 723376.
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. 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
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.
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.
Cambus Bowling Club: A bingo tea is being held in aid of Stathcarron Hospice on Tuesday, October 9. Everyone to be there for 7pm and festivities will begin at 7.30pm.
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official associated with the club told the Wee County how they were bombarded with calls and texts from fans to congratulate the team on the impressive win. He said; “We had no idea of the error. I was confused when people where calling and texting saying what a great result it was for the team.”
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lva Academy held their annual Macmillan coffee morning last Friday and through the hard work of all involved managed to raise an astonishing £20,000 for the Macmillan Cancer Support 2012 fund. There were celebrations as the news broke that they had surpassed their previous best of just over £12,000 that was raised last year. In the big coffee morning last year, the school managed to raise a remarkable £12,374.67 which made Alva Academy the highest fundraising school in Britain for Macmillan Cancer Support. Leading the plaudits for the school, Councillor Ellen Forson, Convener of Clackmannanshire Council’s Education Committee, said: “This was a quite staggering amount for the school to raise and I can’t express my admiration for their efforts highly enough. My heartfelt congratulations goes out to each and every one of the staff and pupils who have managed to raise this amazing amount of money for such a very worthwhile cause.” Pupils from Alva Academy have been fundraising in a number of ways over the past four weeks culminating in a monumental coffee morning last Friday. Sponsored events undertaken included; A shark dive; two groups have successfully climbed Ben Nevis; a Glasgow to Edinburgh cycle; an Abseil at Powmill; a crazy triathlon round Gartmorn Dam; an open water swim; an Ochil hill run; an overnight lock-in at Megazone; Alva to Dunfermline cycles; and a West Highland way walk. In total, over 1000 miles have been walked, 3000 lengths of a 50m pool swam, 750 miles cycled and 101,450 feet climbed for this extremely worthwhile cause. Alva Academy head teacher, Sharee MacKerron, said: “We would like to thank Asda in Alloa for allowing us to bag pack, Sterling Warehouse and the Cooperative stores in Alva, Tillicoultry and Dollar who let us collect in store. Thank you to
every customer who donated over the past few weeks.” The coffee morning itself saw every pupil in the school attending a fun-filled day in the hall where there were many games and activities. There was a bouncy castle, bungee run, tombola, raffle, book stall, home-made jewellery, guess the teddy’s birthday, hula-hoop challenge, tarot booth and more cakes than you can possibly imagine. In the run up to the day more than 300 pupils attended a bands night, there was a highly competitive staff versus pupils football match and a registration class competition to fill coffee jars with loose change. Mrs MacKerron added: “On behalf of the charities committee, teachers Kirsty Bennie, Shiona Finn and David Clifford, we would like to thank every pupil, teacher and member of the public who has taken part in a sponsored event or has donated their time or money so far. “It really does mean so much and makes a considerable difference to the lives of those affected by cancer. “This is truly a monumental effort and it is incredibly heart warming to be part of a school which pulls together for such a worthwhile
cause. “As the new head teacher I’ve been inspired by the determination and outstanding personal achievements shown by our students across so varied challenges. I’ve seen feats of endurance and team spirit like no other. It is a testimony to their hard work.” Local Cllr Archie Drummond who attended at the coffee morning said; “Once again the students and staff at Alva Academy have made a marvelous contribution to the Macmillan Appeal. The enthusiasm and the energy, not to mention the fabulous costumes, that they have put into this years fundraiser is a credit to the young people in our Community.”
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ne year after the creation and release of the first action packed James Bond movie Dr. No, the second production was broadcast for the first time. From Russia with Love was the second spy film in the series to ever be produced, with Sean Connery continuing on the demanding role. The script of the film created a lot of action packed scenes as the main story is based on James Bond searching for a decoding machine that is being kept and hidden in Russia. James has to
find this object before Spectre, an evil organisation finds it first. James travels to Istanbul, where it is believed that is where the object is being kept. James goes through many obstacles including gun fights and heavy security premises to retrieve the object, creating the intense scenes that the audience love to watch. The film was converted into various different languages such as Turkish, Russian and Romany including English. This action packed adventure film was another hit at the box
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executed. Nodding to so many genre classics, it spares little time for details, but manages to cover thousands of miles at breakneck speed, leaving few opportunities for us to question things. We observed Neeson (the father in question, AKA Bryan Mills) as he skilfully did away with trained killers. It’s not really important how he came to acquire these abilities (something to do with the CIA), nor does it matter how a construction site in Paris can be used as a mass brothel out of office hours. As viewers, our job is to accept he knows how to fell three villains in one swoop, and presume the local
police are negligent. A familiar problem for fans of more intelligent fare, it should go without saying the second movie makes similar ransom demands. Narrative wise Taken 2, as the follow up has been so cunningly entitled, follows a comparable route
to its predecessor. This time round though the destination is Istanbul, where the leading man’s security firm has just completed a deal with a wealthy sheikh. Good times ahead, it seems like the perfect excuse for a get together
and some quality time. Rather short-sightedly then Dad decides to invite daughter, the former abductee Kim (Maggie Grace), and his onceestranged wife Lenore (Famke Janssen), out to join him for a holiday. Needless to say, if they had
observed the opening scene we are privy to, showing a hilltop funeral and an Albanian mafia boss vowing to avenge his son’s death (which came at the hands of Mills in the last film), then they would probably have gone to Florida instead.
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weecounty TRANSCRIPTIONIST Job No: ALL/23909 SOC Code: 4217 Wage: 6.19 TO £7.00 per hour Hours : 25-37.5 per week, 5 days over 7, between 8.00am-9.00pm Location: Alloa, Clackmannanshire FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 21 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: We have an opportunity to join our established team in the centre of Alloa, which is key to the first class service our clients receive. Primary duties; To produce neat, well presented files and analogue documents on a word processor from digital sound tapes with a typing speed of approximately 60 wpm, to provide a professional service to clients ensuring confidentiality is adhered to at all times, to adhere to strict deadlines for daily workload. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Kirsty Lang at Intelligent Office UK, Kilncraigs, Greenside Street, Alloa, Clackmannanshire, FK10 1EB or to kirsty.lang@ intelligentofficeuk.com. Employer Intelligent Office UK RETAIL SALES MANAGEMENT Job No: ALL/23920 SOC Code: 1163 Wage: £18,000 - £28,000 PER ANNUM Hours: 42 PER WEEK, 5 DAYS FROM 7, BETWEEN 9AM - 8PM Location: Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire FK13 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 25 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Looking to recruit talented retail professionals who demonstrate a genuine passion for retailing and who have the ability to provide practical guidance plus leadership whilst supporting our product range to maximise sales. This requires individuals who will lead by example, motivating staff by setting and maintaining high standards and being aware that attention to detail is imperative. Good organisational and communication skills, together with a professional appearance are essential. As you would expect from a leading retailer we are offering an excellent salary package in an exciting environment together with a structured induction and training programme for career development. How to apply
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You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Jim Laird at General George, jlaird@floors2go.co.uk. Employer General George ASSISTANT MANAGER Job No: ALL/23921 SOC Code: 1163 Wage: £16,000 - £20,000 PER ANNUM Hours: 40 PER WEEK, 5 DAYS FROM 7, BETWEEN 8AM - 8PM Location: Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire FK13 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 25 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Looking to recruit talented retail professionals who demonstrate a genuine passion for retailing and who have the ability to provide practical guidance plus leadership whilst supporting our product range to maximise sales. You will take charge during periods of absence for your manager. This requires individuals who will lead by example, motivating staff by setting and maintaining high standards and being aware that attention to detail is imperative. Good organisational and communication skills, together with a professional appearance are essential. As you would expect from a leading retailer we are offering an excellent salary package in an exciting environment together with a structured induction and training programme for career development. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Jim Laird at General George, jlaird@floors2go.co.uk. Employer General George ADMINISTRATION STAFF Job No: ALL/23922 SOC Code: 4150 Wage: Meets Nat Min Wage Hours: 20 - 37.5 PER WEEK, OVER 7 DAYS, TIMES TO BE ARRANGED Location: Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire FK13 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 25 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Working alongside the sales team you will be responsible for cash handling, cash reconciliation and general clerical duties. You must have experience of working in a busy environment with a fundamental understanding of computers. Individuals need to be friendly, approachable and
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able to listen and understand the customers’ needs with an excellent telephone manner. Full and comprehensive training will be given to the successful candidate on all aspects of the job. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Jeanette Stephenson at General George, jeanette. radford@beharcarpets.co.uk. Employer General George FULL TIME COOK REQUIRED Job No: SLN/22962 SOC Code: 5434 Wage: EXCEEDS NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE Hours: 35 HOURS OVER 5 DAYS, INCLUDES WEEKENDS Location: STIRLING FK7 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 21 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Full time cook required for Budda Bar Stirling, 35hrs per week, must have experience in preparing and cooking food, cooksafe paperwork and food hygiene certificates are a must. Must be willing to introduce their own daily specials along with following current fresh recipes. This is an excellent position for someone wanting to expand on a current position of sous chef or chef de partie. Wage exceeds national minimum wage and training will be provided. How to apply You can apply for this job by obtaining a Jobcentre Plus application form by selecting this link www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/es5. pdf Opens new window (unless JavaScript disabled) and returning it to Budda Bar, Stirling, buddabar-stirling@live.co.uk. Employer Budda Bar, Stirling HVAC MAINTENANCE ENGINEER Job No: SLN/22970 SOC Code: 5314 Wage: EXCEEDS NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE Hours: OVER 5 DAYS Location: STIRLING. FK9 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 24 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Centrally based company require HVAC Maintenance Engineer to carry out general maintenance and repair of AHU’s and associated equipment, suitable candidate would also be given training to achieve F Gas qualification if not already held. How to apply For further details about job
reference SLN/22970, please telephone Jobseeker Direct on 0845 6060 234. Lines are open 8.00am - 6.00pm weekdays only. All calls are charged at local rate. Call charges may be different if you call from a mobile phone. Alternatively, visit your local Jobcentre Plus Office and use the customer access phones provided to call Jobseeker Direct. The textphone service for deaf and hearing-impaired people is 0845 6055 255. AIR CONDITIONING ENGINEER Job No: SLN/22971 SOC Code: 5314 Wage: EXCEEDS NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE Hours: OVER 5 DAYS Location: STIRLING FK9 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 24 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Qualified Air Conditioning Engineer required for central Scotland based company to expand existing team of engineers, duties would include installation of standard split systems through to multi split systems, F Gas certificate beneficial but not essential as training would be provided for suitable candidate. Submitted
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CV’s treated confidentially. How to apply For further details about job reference SLN/22971, please telephone Jobseeker Direct on 0845 6060 234. Lines are open 8.00am - 6.00pm weekdays only. All calls are charged at local rate. Call charges may be different if you call from a mobile phone. Alternatively, visit your local Jobcentre Plus Office and use the customer access phones provided to call Jobseeker Direct. The textphone service for deaf and hearing-impaired people is 0845 6055 255. SKILLED STONEMASONS Job No: SLN/22994 SOC Code: 5312 Wage: £11-£13 PER HOUR Hours: 40 PER WEEK, MONDAYFRIDAY, 8AM-4.30PM Location: STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE FK8 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 25 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description Masonry restoration, including experience in either banker work or/and building work, traditional lime mortar pointing and lime harling. Permanent after satisfactory completion of trial period. Immediate start.
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How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Nicola Laing at Laing Traditional Masonry, nicola@ltmgroup.co.uk. Employer Laing Traditional Masonry TRAINEE LABOURER Job No: SLN/22976 SOC Code: 9139 Wage: EXCEEDS NAT MIN WAGE Hours: 50+ HOURS PER WEEK MONDAY - SATURDAY BETWEEN 7AM - 6PM Location: STIRLING AREA FK8 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 24 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description 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. CSCS card preferred but not essential. Erecting and cladding of steel framed buildings for which training will be given and some concrete works. May be required to work away from home
at times. Must be willing to travel within a 15 mile radius of Stirling area applicants must have own transport. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Martin Noble at Noble Construction, martin@ nobleconstr.co.uk. Employer Noble Construction
computer literate, experienced in Microsoft Word and Excel, excellent organisational skills, as well as the ability to multi-task and support other professionals. Duties would include letter writing, dealing with telephone and email enquiries, creating and maintaining filing systems, keeping diaries, arranging meetings/appointments and organising travel for staff, timesheets and recording Purchase orders. We are looking for immediate start. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Nicola Laing at Laing Traditional Masonry, Nicola@ltmgroup.co.uk. Employer Laing Traditional Masonry
OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR Job No: SLN/22995 SOC Code: 4150 Wage: BETWEEN ÂŁ10.00 ÂŁ13.00 PER HOUR Hours: 40 HOURS PER WEEK, MONDAY-FRIDAY, 9.30AM4.30PM Location: STIRLING, STIRLINGSHIRE FK7 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 26 September 2012 Closing date: 26 October 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: We are looking for someone that can provide both clerical and administrative support with good communication skills between our Regional Offices. You should have good IT skills, be
ACCOUNTANT OFFICE MANAGER Job No: SLN/23009 SOC Code: 4122 Wage: Negotiable depending on experience Hours: Monday to Friday 9am 5pm Location: Stirling, Stirlingshire FK7 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 27 September 2012
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Duration: Permanent Date posted: 26 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description To provide a high standard of care and education for children who attend the nursery. Ensure that the security and safety of the children is maintained at all times. To create opportunities for the children to develop as individuals. To support younger children using the pre birth to three guidelines in a relevant and appropriate manner. To introduce older children to curriculum for excellence. Minimum SVQ 3 in Childcare and Education. The candidate will be expected to become registered with the SSSC. How to apply You can apply for this job by telephoning 0178 6462621 ext 0 and asking for Carole Wass. Employer Acrewood Nursery
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Are you looking to make the next move that will put your career on the right path? This is an outstanding opportunity to join an expanding newspaper group. You will be part of a dynamic and friendly sales environment, where rewards reflect effort. We will expect you to have drive, determination and flair. A lack of sales experience is not an issue as we pride ourselves on our excellent in-house training. But we will expect you to have excellent communication skills and the ability to work on your own initiative. In return, we will give you a first class salary and excellent bonus potential. If you think you have what it takes, contact us today.
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Closing date: 25 October 2012 Pension details: No details held Description Account required as office manager for small construction business. Variety of roles to include bank reconciliation, VAT, PAYE and CIS returns. Responsibility for nominal ledger and cash flow forecasting, SAGE Line 50 used so expereince with this is essential assisting with monthly and rear end accounts reporting to the directors. Hours are Monday to. Thursday 9am to 5pm Friday is 9am to 4.30. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Mr Karl Paget at Torwood Fencing, Thistle Industrial Estate, Kerse Road, Stirling, Stirlingshire, FK7 7QQ or to mail@torwoodfencing.co.uk. Employer Torwood Fencing
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weecounty Location: FALKIRK FK1 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 25 September 2012 Closing date: 23 October 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Key Accountabilities Actions: Ensure excellent customer service is provided. To ensure till transactions are processed quickly and accurately and colleagues are rotated accordingly. To ensure stock is replenished as required. To undertake other ad hoc duties as directed by ASMs and Store Managers. Check for fraudulent transactions. Check credit card transactions have been authorised appropriately. Manage resource on tills to ensure till queues are minimised. Ensure stock rotation takes place. Report any discrepancies to ASM. How to apply For further details about job reference FHH/25902,
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2012 Pension details: Pension available Description: The Money Advice Assistant will be the first point of contact for all clients requiring advice & support and provide a comprehensive administrative support service. You’ll need: Good general standard of education, Knowledge of the Money Advice Service, Proven experience of working in an administrative supportive role, Proven experience of working in a similar customer facing role, Experience of working with confidential information, Proven experience of using Microsoft Office, for a range of admin and reporting functions, Knowledge of data protection, Knowledge of Health and Safety issues affecting lone workers, Experience of working within a Money Advice Service within the Care
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and Support sector. How to apply You can apply for this job by visiting linkhousing. org.uk/careers/ vacancies/ Opens new window (unless JavaScript disabled) and following the instructions on the webpage. Employer Link Group Ltd (Vacancies) CHILDREN AND FAMILY WORKERS Job No: FHH/25908 Employer Reference: 08412 SOC Code: 3231 Wage: £19285 to £20776 Per Annum Pro Rata Hours: Monday to Friday Location: Larbert, Stirlingshire FK5 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 26 September 2012 Closing date: 12 October 2012 Pension details: Pension available Description: We pay PVG. We wish to recruit 2 Child and
Family Workers working 30 hours per week, temp to 31 March 2015, due to the planned expansion of this Service. You will be based in Larbert but work across other areas of Falkirk Council. You will have a relevant qualification, minimum SVQ III or equivalent and will work directly with parents and their young children on an individual capacity, as well as facilitating groupwork. Often working in sensitive circumstances, which involves lone working, you will be responsible for considering how best childrens needs can be met. For an information pack and application form please go to our website www.aberlour. org.uk Opens new window (unless JavaScript disabled) Applications to be returned by: noon on Friday 12 October 2012 . How to apply You can apply for this job by visiting www.aberlour. org.uk Opens new window
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(unless JavaScript disabled) and following the instructions on the webpage. Employer Aberlour Childcare Trust MOULDER Job No: FHH/25914 SOC Code: 5212 Wage: NEGOTIABLE DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE Hours: 37 HOURS WEEKLY, MON - FRI BETWEEN 7AM - 4.30PM Location: DENNY STIRLINGSHIRE FK6 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 26 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Duties - Competent to work on own initiative to produce complex cored castings such as cylinder heads, pumps, impellers and pump bowls. Experienced Moulder preferred but will consider training for semi skilled applicants. How to apply
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join our team. Working with a broad level of clients ranging from corporate to HNW individuals, you will provide tailored financial planning to meet those needs of our clients. Advice will be given to clients on the whole spectrum of planning requirements. Successful candidate will also have experience in managing introducers. Employed and Self Employed positions available and will see candidates working to set quarterly targets. Rewards for managing and increasing funds under management alongside the generation of new business are given.
Successful advisors will see on target income in excess of £100,000.
Contact us at info@urbanblack.co.uk or on 0808 108 1186 for further information. Urban Black Associates, Lomond Suite, Ellismuir House, Ellismuir Way, Tannochside Park, Uddingston, G71 5PW. Urban Black Associates is a trading style of Urban Black Ltd.
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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.
A car owner would be preferred. Send written applications, including CV and clippings to:
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For further details about job reference FHH/25914, please telephone Jobseeker Direct on 0845 6060 234. Lines are open 8.00am - 6.00pm weekdays only. All calls are charged at local rate. Call charges may be different if you call from a mobile phone. Alternatively, visit your local Jobcentre Plus Office and use the customer access phones provided to call Jobseeker Direct. The textphone service for deaf and hearing-impaired people is 0845 6055 255. HGV CLASS 1 DRIVER Job No: FHH/25921 SOC Code: 8211 Wage: £8.50 PER HOUR Hours: 40 PER WEEK, MONDAY TO FRIDAY, BETWEEN 8AM-6PM Location: FALKIRK AREA FK4 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 26 September 2012 Pension details: No
details held Description Must have relevant clean HGV licence and experience. Duties include multidrop deliveries across the local area, some loading and unloading, and related tasks as required. Please do not telephone, only apply via email. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/ written application to Derek Cooper at Ecosse Holdings T/A Clan Distribution, storage.uk@ btclick.com. Employer Ecosse Holdings T/A Clan Distribution PARTS ASSISTANT Job No: FHH/25923 Employer Reference: 2844698 SOC Code: 7111 Wage: Competitive rates of pay apply + bonus Hours: Full time, days and times to be agreed Location: Larbert, Stirlingshire FK5
Duration: Permanent Date posted: 27 September 2012 Closing date: 25 October 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Nationwide Crash Repair Centres is the UK’s largest independent group of accident repair centres.We are currently seeking to recruit a Parts Assistant to assist with the receiving, checking and storage of parts. Working under the direction of the General Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for receiving goods at the loading bay, checking t hem against the delivery note and storing them in accordance with the stock rotation plan. They will identify, locate and supply parts to the bodyshop, ensuring that paperwork and computerised records are kept up-to-date. About you: Previous experience of working in a busy parts
department is desirable but not essential. You will have strong organisational skills and be capable of working as part of a team. A good level of computer literacy is also essential. How to apply You can apply for this job by visiting www. peoplebank.com Employer Nationwide Crash Repair Centre DRIVER Job No: FHH/25922 Employer Reference: 2844697 SOC Code: 8212 Wage: Competitive rates of pay apply Hours: Full time, days and times to be agreed Location: Larbert, Stirlingshire FK5 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 27 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: We are currently seeking to recruit a
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driver to collect and deliver customers’ vehicles in a safe and professional manner. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that the correct paperwork is completed with the customer, and for collecting payments and issuing receipts. About you: You must have a full clean driving licence. As this position involves dealing with members of the public, strong customer service skills are essential. The successful candidate will also demonstrate a good knowledge of workplace Health and Safety. About the company: Nationwide Crash Repair Centres is the UK’s largest independent group of accident repair centres. We operate from over 70 sites across England, Scotland and Wales and employ more than 2,000 members of staff. How to apply You can apply for this job by visiting www.
peoplebank.com Employer Nationwide Crash Repair Centre PAT TESTER Job No: FHH/25928 SOC Code: 8133 Wage: £120 PER DAY Hours : 40 PER WEEK, MONDAY- FRIDAY, 8AM5PM Location: Falkirk, Stirlingshire FK1 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 27 September 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: A leading compliance contracter has key requirements for 2 PAT Testers based in Falkirk with own vehicle and PAT testing equipment 2377 and CRB passable. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/ written application to NATHANAEL LUNN at Tech-People Ltd, nat@ tech-people.co.uk. Employer Tech-People Ltd
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Price Includes: • Direct flights from Edinburgh to Budapest returning from Krakow • Airport taxes, hand & hold luggage • 7 nights central 3 hotels with breakfast (4 nights Budapest, 3 nights Krakow) • Direct flight from Budapest to Krakow • Return airport transfers
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The benefits of carpet over wood flooring H ome design and makeover TV programmes have heavily featured the sanding down of old floor boards or laying of new laminate or real wood floors in recent years, but there is now a trend to return to the carpet as the flooring of choice. With wooden floors being noisy under the tramp of family footsteps, cold under bare feet, having no heat-retaining properties and requiring high maintenance to keep them looking good, the advantages of carpet are being re-discovered and wooden floors are disappearing beneath them. Like so many other industries, carpet production has advanced dramatically, with stain-proofing treatments and methods to prevent compression of the pile due to frequent use being applied at the point of manufacture, and as such,
carpet is rapidly becoming the flooring material of choice for many families. There is now a vast range of carpet suitable for every room to choose from in natural products from wool to vegetable fibres. These carpets are easy to keep clean and looking good; children can play on them more comfortably, babies can crawl on a warm surface and cold bare feet on the floor are a thing of the past as they help retain valuable heat during cold winter months. Gone are the days of matted shag pile and dowdy floral - modern carpets are stylish, hardwearing, heat retaining and very fashionable. There is every colour under the rainbow available, but it should always be kept in mind that this covering is going to be down on your floor for a long time and needs to blend in with your furnishings. A fairly neutral shade
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explaining the warranty that comes with your chosen flooring. It is well worth having your new carpets fitted professionally to get a really great finish - nothing looks worse than badly fitted carpets.If you don’t fancy wallto-wall, another option is to keep your wooden floor but add a large carpet with a surround of wood still showing. There can be advantages to this choice in high traffic areas as the carpet can be turned to distribute the wear, preventing a worn patch on the areas which get the most use. This can prolong the life
of the carpet and give you all the benefits of carpet plus the attractive appearance of the wood surround. To maintain your carpet in peak condition, vacuum regularly, mop up spillages and shampoo occasionally in accordance with the manufacturers recommendation. With the right choices and aftercare, you can maintain a homely warm and functional environment for family living.
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exus widens the appeal of full hybrid CT 200h luxury compact hatchback with an increased model range and new equipment features. KEY POINTS •New entry-point S grade, delivering 87g/km CO2 emissions •Available to order now, priced from £21,995 •CT 200h adopts revised grade naming: S, SE, Luxury, F Sport and Premier grades •New standard equipment features (according to model grade) include electric passenger seat adjustment, Smart Entry and Start and padded centre armrest •DAB digital tuner standard equipment on Premier grade, and on all CT 200h with optional satellite navigation •Lexus Hybrid Drive full hybrid powertrain gives all CT 200h sub-100g/km CO2 emissions Lexus has introduced a new entry-point S grade to
the range, making the CT realignment of the grade 200h accessible to even structure: Premier (replacing more customers, but with no SE-L Premier) gains a DAB compromise in the luxury, digital tuner and electric front sophistication and advanced passenger seat adjustment. F technologies that distinguish Sport likewise adds an electric all Lexus models. And thanks to being fitted with new 15-inch fivespoke alloy wheels and a larger rear spoiler, the new CT 200h achieves even lower CO2 UNLEADED emissions - 87g/km. The entire Lexus CT ASDA - Alloa - 135.7 200h model range Morrisons - Alloa - 135.9 has been significantly Tesco - Alloa - 136.9 revised for 2013, with an increase to Gulf - Tullibody - 138.9 five model grades, Highest - 140.9 extending the appeal of DIESEL the market’s only fully hybrid luxury compact ASDA - Alloa - 139.7 hatchback to an even Morrisons - Alloa - 139.9 greater number of Tesco - Alloa - 140.9 customers. Some small, but Gulf - Tullibody - 142.9 attractive equipment Highest - 145.9 changes have been Source: petrolprices.com Prices made with the
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ANGLING Harviestoun Trout Fishery This fly fishing only venue is stocked regularly with five species of fish; Tiger Trout, Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Blue Trout and Brown Trout.
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RUGBY
Alloa Rugby Club Fife Southern 1ST XV 31 Alloa 1st xv 27 Alloa travelled to Harley Street, Rosyth in the knowledge that they had failed to win at that venue in their four previous visits. Despite a fantastic hat-trick by Fraser Smith a win still eluded the Earlsfield side who had to settle for two bonus points through scoring four tries and losing by seven
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week of unsettled weather, with a mix of windy days with heavy rain and calm sunny days, has meant water temperatures remain steady around 9 – 10c leading to a good weeks fishing. Although fish were being caught throughout the day anglers arriving early were finding the mornings proving particularly productive. Fish remained mostly in the top 4 feet of the water with the dam wall and area around the big tree continuing to be hold large numbers of fish, although now a good number of fish are starting to get caught in the channel off the island and occasionally from the roadside. The Millpond and Meadow Pond are contributing well to the returns with the light Blues and Golds providing a target
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esterday the Falcon FFC had a good morning taking 42 fish for 105.3/4 lbs with Willie Barr taking the heaviest basket 4 fish for 14 lbs on Black and Gold. On the wildest day of the week last Tuesday only two diehards turned up and fished, Harry Graham getting 4 fish for 11 lbs and Hector Wilson catching 3 fish for 9.1/4 lbs.
points or less. Playing with a stiff wind at the their backs in the first half, Alloa led at the quarter through a Matt Allan penalty and first try by Fraser Smith after a great break in midfield by Kris Aitken. However the penalty count against began to weigh heavily on Alloa both in terms of lack of consistent field position and ultimately a yellow card for anglers. Mini lures including Damsel, Cat, Craft Eye Cat, Cut Throat Cat and Cormorant have proven to be the most effective, with a lot if fish also taken on Buzzers. Small nymphs such as Diawl Bach and wets including Black Pennel and Kate McLaren have also been working well. At times Daddy Long Legs fished just under the surface has been an effective method. Top Catches: Charles Devine, Stirling, 4 fish for 16lb 4oz including 6lb 8oz Rainbow from Meadow Pond and 3 Blues Darren Hill, Alva, 5 for 17lb 4oz including a Blue Donald McMurchy, Fallin, 5 for 15lb including a 4lb Blue Frank Turner, Alloa, 4 for 13lb 12oz including a Tiger Tam Anderson, Kinkardine, 3 for 10lb including a Blue and 4lb Gold
They both left early and I was closed for the rest of the day. I will not say anymore!!!! Jim Forsyth Kilsyth 2 fish 13lbs Best 8.3/4lbs Ally McC, Craig McNeil Bishopton 3 fish 10.1/2lbs Damsel, Roy Hatchard Alloa 3 fish 8.1/2 lbs Humungus, Alec McMillan Swindon 3 fish 6.1/2lbs Damsel, Jim Prentice Tullibody 3 fish 9lbs Damsel
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produced by persistent offending (Grant Smith was the unlucky player to go). Southern took advantage of Alloa’s temporary shortage of numbers and scored two converted tries before the break. Half time Fife Southern 14 Alloa 8 Back to full numbers Alloa came out the traps strongly in the second half and constant pressure resulted in firstly a home forward being yellow carded for killing the ball and
then the Alloa backs spinning the ball to Marc Murray for try converted by Alan Keir. The home side regained the lead momentarily however The Alloa backs ripped through again and Smith was on hand to crash over. As the game moved into it’s final quarter the strength of the home front five and tactical kicking to the corner brought Southern two further tries via drives from their pack close to the Alloa line. In between scores Alloa had
Marc Murray yellow carded for a high tackle which was perhaps a bit harsh considering what had gone before. To their credit Alloa came back again and Fraser Smith scored a charge down try converted by Alan Keir via the crossbar however it was a case of a little too late. This Saturday Alloa travel to Broughty Ferry to face Panmure andteh 2nd xv have a home fixture against Hillfoots – both kick-offs 3pm.
Hillfoots 2nd’s GOOD WIN BY FOOTS 2ndXV AT TILLYCOULTRY. FOOTS., 34 – BRIDGEHAUGH 15. oots., fielded their strongest side so far season and it was very good to welcome 2 newcomers in Callum McKay and Lewis MacMahon who both slotted in well. Playing uphill in the first half Foots., had to dig deep to halt Bridgehaugh with Ross Shand doing well to break up a dangerous Bridgehaugh movement. Despite Foots., absorbing tremendous pressure, mainly due to a succession of penalties Bridgehaugh managed to cross the Foots., line for a try. Foots., thenraised their game and after a series of slick handling moves won a penalty which Jamie Murchie slotted. Alexander Cameron then showed his defensive mettle by downing his opposite number to prevent a sure try. However Bridgehaugh soon went over again for another try which they converted. Alexander Cameron came
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close after a clever cross field kick by Dave Smith . Dave then went over for a try after pressure from the forwards collectively set up a series of tap penalties which allowed Ross Shand to pop the ball up to Jamie Mufchie who put Dave through, Jamie converting. Bridgehaugh kicked another penalty just on half time. Half time Foots., 10 – Bridgehaugh 15 Playing downhill in the second half Foots., put in an excellent performance with their pacey backs more than compensating for the wind. They dominated the game for long periods scoring 4 tries without reply. Bridgehaugh were kept in the game by a series of penalties against Foots., Shortly after kick off Ben Harrison danced round his man and Alexander Cameron had a good run and in the resultant broken play Mark Johnston, Gregor Manson and Neil Leeson combined well to allow Ian Kelley to sprint over for a try. Next on the score sheet was Jamie Murchie who ‘ghosted’
his way over with Gregor Manson adding the conversion. GrantCarmichael fielded a Bridgehaugh kick ahead well and Ben Harrison took his slick pass to beat his man and ‘feed’ Scotty Thomson ,( making his return after an enforced abscence), who made a determined run before passing to ‘new boy’ Lewis MacMahon who showed a good turn of pace to round the opposition for a try wide out which was well converted by Gregor Manson. Paul Slade went on the rampage and Foots., once again came close only for a spilled ball to spoil the move. Foots., then benefitted from a series of penalties allowing the forwards to put in a succession of drives which allowed Neil Leeson to force his way over . Final Score FOOTS., 34 – BRIDGEHAUGH 15 Make no mistake this was an excellent team result and everyone can be proud of the part they played. It was good to welcome the new boys and bionic man Scotty back. This week we train at Alva and play Alloa away. Be there.
Braehead professional Jamie Stevenson finished in 6th position with a scratch 73. AND FINALLY…… The thrilling Ryder Cup win by the European team in America last weekend may have reminded some locals that a Ryder Cup player of the 1970’s learned his golf over the slopes of Alva golf course…. That player was Norman Wood who played in the 1975
Ryder cup held at Ligonier golf club in America. While in 2012, the European team won a narrow victory, the British team at that time lost heavily by 21 matches to 11. Although Norman lost his foursomes and a fourball, he scored a notable win against Lee Trevino in his singles, winning by 2/1. Norman took up a golf professional post in Guernsey, and played on the Senior tour.
COUNTY GOLF NO JOY FOR DOLLAR AT ARBROATH Sixteen Golf Clubs representing each of the Areas in the Scottish Golf Union competed at Arbroath over 36 holes last weekend for the Scottish Club Championship with the winning Club going forward to the European final to be held in Cyprus later this year, Each club was represented by three players--- best two scores to count in each round, and Clackmannan were represented by Dollar Golf Club. Counting scores in the very windy conditions were 77 and 80 from Darren Hulston and 80 and 72 from Scott Borrowman. Their total of 309 left them in 9th place, a bit behind the winners Blairgowrie on 285. ALAN GLASS IN PRIZELIST In the latest Midland Alliance event, Alloa’s Alan Glass rolled back the years to take the third handicap place with a net 70, while
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Wednesday night was a major let down for the team and the club. By Fraser Duncan
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John Noble Memorial Match played in memory of Firefighter John Noble who was killed while responding to a fire call in 2008. The match is an annual event and was held between Stirling and Alloa Stations. It was played at Beechwood Park, courtesy of Sauchie Juniors, and finished Alloa Station beat Stirling Station 5 goals to 2 to lift the John Noble Trophy.
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e approached the game the right way and were confident after drawing with Bonnyrigg away in a crucial league game. The first half is probably the worst we have performed whilst I have been the Sauchie manager and I am confident that wont happen again. We were very lucky to go in at half time still at 0-0 after some poor retention of the ball and not working hard and closing things down quick enough which we done excellently the game before. We need to learn very quickly that we are now a super league side and teams will be looking to scalp us and its imperative we get used to coping with smaller teams and
quickly. Very poor performance and deserved nothing from the game and credit to Newtongrange Star they are a well organised team and have some top quality players. Good luck to them in the final. We now must look forward to the Hill of Beath game away this Saturday and we need to again try to pick up points away from home. A few players will need to start improving and getting up to the standard of the super
league and I have faith in us doing that. Looking forward to a tough game this week and hopefully we can bringsomething home from that. Scottish cup draw was made on Sunday an we again have one of the tougher draws against big spending Ballingry Rovers who are in the premier league and have some top quality players who will be a major hurdle for us especially away from home.
Junior Football Fixtures St Andrews United v Boness United Musselburgh Athletic v Carnoustie Panmure Camelon Juniors v Broxburn Athletic Hill of Beath Hawthorn v Sauchie Juniors
Junior Football League Home Away TEAM Linlithgow Rose Bonnyrigg Rose Sauchie Juniors Boness United Kelty Hearts Camelon Juniors
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ollowing their successes at the Scottish Equestrian Vaulting Championships, members of the Wee County Vaulters travelled to the British Equestrian Vaulting Championships at Bishop Burton last weekend fuelled with enthusiasm and anticipation. They were not to be disappointed achieving wins in the majority of the classes in which they competed. Joanne and Hannah Eccles won the Pas de deux senior class for a record breaking 10th year in succession vaulting on WH Bentley. Joanne Eccles also won the senior individual female class with Hannah Eccles second and Helen Anderson fourth. All the girls vaulted on WH Bentley
lunged by John Eccles. In the Junior class Andrew McLachlan was placed first vaulting on Tylers Kernel lunged by John Eccles. Hannah Young won the Junior Individual female class vaulting on WH Bentley lunged by Anne Young with Rebecca Norval taking 3rd place and Emma Paterson 6th. The junior Pas de deux class was won by ~Andrew McLachlan and Rebecca Norval vaulting on Tylers Kernel again lunged by John Eccles. In the Child Individual female class Lisa Mercer gained fourth place on WH Bentley lunged by Anne Young with Joanna Wilson taking fifth place on Tylers Kernel lunged by Amanda McLachlan. Second place in the equivalent male class was won by Harry Cox
vaulting on W.H.Bentley , lunged by John Eccles. Six members of Wee County then took part in the Scottish Equestrian Vaulting Team which won the Intermediate team competition vaulting on Tylers Kernel lunged by Amanda McLachlan. The team consisted of Helen Anderson, Andrew McLachlan, Hannah Young, Rebecca Norval, Lisa Mercer and Emma Paterson. The club was also successful in the walk individual classes with Sophie and Jack Wilson winning their respective competitions vaulting on Anton lunged by Kay Cox W. H. Bentley received the award for the Best Individual horse.
POOL LEAGUE
Clackmannanshire Pool League News Sponsored by Azad Tandoori Week 2 Results A League:- Thistle 4 Oakwood IFRMT 5 Oakwood D 3 Rileys 6 Allanbridge 5 Alva Golf Club 4 Crown 6 Inn 3 Peppes A 5 Crown B 4 B League:- Cairn B 2 Cairn A 7 The Bank 8 The Eagle 1 Weirs 5 Cairn C 4 Oakwood B 6 Bannockburn Miners 3 Red Lion v Upstairs postponed Davy McGowan Memorial Cup:- The first two teams booked there place in the semi-finals last week with The Thistle defeating Peppes A 5-2 in the first quarter final on Tuesday with the Crown A defeating their neighbours the Crown B 5-4 in a tense final frame shoot-out.These two teams will meet each other next Tues in the Thistle to battle for a place in the final.The two remaining quarter-finals take place this week with the Bank up against the Allanbridge on Tuesday evening followed by the Oakwood IFRMT up against the new arrivals in the league Bannockburn Miners with the winners
meeting next Thurs in the Thistle. The final is scheduled for Thurs 18th October again in the sponsors venue of the Thistle. SPA Individual Membership Event 5:- The latest Scottish event took place last weekend in a new venue of the Non-such Club in Saltcoats Ayrshire with 3 of the 5 qualifiers making their way down to battle it out. Ryan Hutchison (Alva Golf Club) had a wasted journey on the Saturday when his opponent failed to appear and travelled back down on the Sunday looking to make his mark. Unfortunately his opponent,Aaron Finnie, never gave Ryan a look in despatching him 5-0.No disgrace for Ryan as Aaron went on to win the event. Frank Jaffray(Oakwood) was given a very stern test in his opening match against Billy Reid from Kilsyth and found himself 4-2 behind but some excellent potting saw him snatch the victory 5-4 to move onto the Sunday.
He duly despatched Billy Brown from Ayrshire 5-2 in his next match only to let his standards drop in his last 32 match v Rob Edment from Avondale and lost 5-3,good effort from big Frank. The other Clacks qualifier was recent Scottish under 23 finalist Grant Polley(Crown) and he was in no mood to hang around on the Saturday with two quick fire victories by 5 frames to 1 and an even better 5-0 victory to book his place in the last 32.He returned on the Sunday to seal a 5-2 victory over Davy Wilson from Uddingston to set up a last 16 tie against Billy Coleman from Falkirk and looked in excellent form to lead 3-1.However, a couple of missed chances combined with some excellent play from Billy saw Grant lose out 5-3. A great effort from all the Clacks boys. Scottish Singles Qualifier:- The qualifier for the national finals takes place this Saturday in Rileys Stirling with a 12pm start and the full draw can be viewed at clackspool.net
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Knights Crash out the Cup A
ll three Stirling National League basketball teams crashed out of the Scottish Cup last weekend, with the Under 16s losing out to visitors Dunfermline - despite an outstanding game from Balfron’s Cameron O’Donnell. The newly formed Under 18s also lost to high flying Boroughmuir Blaze. The top level Knights men’s team lost away to Blaze in the senior competition in what turned out to be a close game at The Crags, Edinburgh - one of only three all National League ties in this round. It was the hosts who started the better, with former Scotland guard Kevin Anderson rolling back the years to lead his team into a 20-13 first quarter lead. In the second, Knights hit back through good play from Dan Donnelly and Matt Dick but once again Anderson thwarted the come back going in at half time with 16 points, with his team leading 48-32. A change of tactics from Knights in the half time team talk saw a renewed energy and focus on defence, and the Stirling side had halved the deficit within
minutes of the restart with David Porter, Dan Donnelly and Euan Cameron all contributing. Going into the fourth, the deficit for Stirling was six points and with continued defensive pressure the Knights narrowed it to 1 point after a three pointer from Connor Rankin. However, Kevin Anderson once again stepped up for the home team and nailed a three in return. Knights then lost captain Mark Duncan to his fifth foul and continued to miss easy opportunities to steal the game, despite tremendous play from young big man Matt Dick, with the hosts holding on for a 71-64 win. Top performers for Knights were Matt Dick with 16 points and 15 rebounds, Dan Donnelly on 12, Connor Rankin 9 and Mark Duncan 8. For Blaze, Anderson had 22 with Liam McCabe on 17 and Andrius Ciernas on 15. Head of Knights Pete Duncan “We gave them too big a lead in the first half and Kevin was on
form but I’m pleased with what I saw from my team in the second half. We only gave up 23 points and had plenty of chances to put points on the board but again our execution round the basket has let us down.” Next up for Knights is a home league tie against Glasgow Storm this Friday 8pm at The Peak.
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DOLLAR GOLF
Dollar Golf Club Launches its “Pitch up & Play” Programme Scottish Golf’s national clubgolf structured coaching framework is the springboard for an adult programme called ‘Pitch up and Play’ aimed at beginners and returners to the game; ladies and gents alike. To showcase this Dollar Golf Club launches a unique and innovative programme following on from its award winning junior golf development scheme. The club has been honoured by the Scottish Golf Union with pilot status in running a seven months structured coaching programme aimed at adult beginners and those returning to the game. Interested ladies and gents are invited to an Open Day at Dollar Golf Club on Sunday 14 October between 1.00 and 3.00pm. All golf activities on the day are free. Club Captain Scott Maxwell says, “Our club is very active with a full list of competitions for both gents and lady players with national handicaps, but we would like to
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in front in the afternoon fourballs winning the last 4 matches to finish the day ahead by 91Ž2 to 61Ž2 ahead, although yet again it was tight with 3 games going to the last green All was set fair for enthralling 16 singles ties on Sunday but unfortunately the weather had other ideas and after 2 inches of rain overnight we reluctantly had to postpone the singles matches. Remarkably this is the first major competition we have lost to the weather this year. A decision will be made this week on a re arranged date. Team Captains Alex Glaister for ROW and Ian Barker for Clacks (pictured) expertly put
Alloa offers could well appeal to parents and guardians of junior members interested in family golf, individuals wishing to take up a new challenge having decided to retire from physically demanding sports like squash, football, rugby or hockey and returners to the game needing a foothold to get started again. Contact Donald direct if you cannot make the Open
their pairings together to come up with someexcellent ties, and the beauty of the mixed nature (gents/ladies/juniors) of the format gave us some intriguing ties we would not normally see. Our thanks go to all participants, Mairi for providing lunch and very much appreciatedbacon rolls at the 9 hole point of the morning foursomes, Allan Wright of Fairways GM, for the loan of the captains buggies, and once again our Greenkeeping staff for providing fabulous greens on Saturday. The champagne just has to remain on ice in the secretary’s office in the meantime! Overall Match Score Clacks 91Ž2ROW 61Ž2, 16 singles to play.
Day. Dollar also welcomes to the Open Day those players who may be looking for a new club and a chance to play the coming season over the famous Ben Sayers designed slopes of Dollar - an attractive membership deal awaits. For further information contact Donald Malcolm Tel: 01259 743707. Dollar Golf Club - Results Saturday 29 September - Gents Texas Scramble 1st Jerry Cant, John McMillan, Sandy Bonnar, Rab Bonnar (5.5) 57.5; 2nd Charles Murray, Gordon Fenwick, Greig Barker, Peter Muss (4.4) 58.6; 3rd James Roche, Charles Norman, Robert Hamilton, George Marshall (7.0) 61.0. Dollar Ladies Saturday 29 September - Medal Final 1st Carol Caren (21) 75; 2nd Di Dunning (23) 76; 3rd Moragh Dunning (15) 78. 2013 Membership Special Offer Join Dollar now to enjoy 15 months golf for the price of 12 - for further details please call 07703 572344.
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arely a month after losing out on a major Scottish title, Alloa’s Adam ‘Handsome’ Stevenson is hoping to convince bosses at Scotland’s other big MMA show to give him a shot at the belt. The 34-year-old from Alloa lost a five-round war with Graham Turner for the Vision lightweight belt last month, but put on the kind of performance that got mixed martial arts (MMA) fans talking. And having agreed to face Polish opponent Marcin Wrzosek at On Top 6 in Clydebank on Saturday, October 6, Stevenson hopes to impress the people behind the scenes with a convincing victory and prove that he is worth a title shot. He said: “Training is going well and I’m working on everything. “What this fight means in relation to my future with On Top is up to the people at On Top, but it would
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ever mind Medinah, last weekend saw the much anticipated Muckhart Ryder/ Solheim Cup competition taking place with 16 members based in Clackmannanshire up against 16 members based outside the county. The sides were picked from all categories based on ranking points gained in club competitions throughout the season, and going into the weekend ROW were favourites based on points gained. However as we all know favourites do not always win and after the morning foursomes session finished tied at 4-4, (with a remarkable 6 games going to the last green), Clacks got their noses
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encourage newcomers to the game. Dollar is an especially good place to start golf. The “Pitch up & Play” programme offers structured coaching sessions that will suit all abilities. Everything is being done to bring down the barriers and participants will be given club membership status at a very affordable rate. Scottish Golf has contributed golf clubs on loan and there are specially adapted facilities to help make the early experiences enjoyable”. The Open Day promises fun for all with practice areas, ‘golf buddy’ tuition and a simple course to play a team competition; family squads are welcome. For those who wish to apply, the full programme is due to start in November and finishes in June next year during which period they will hold full club membership with access to the course seven days a week. Programme coordinator Donald Malcolm suggests that the Open Day and its accompanying
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he Irn Bru Division Two’s top team, Queen of the South hosted Alloa at the weekend, and the Wasps were looking to close the gap on the league leaders. Full of confidence after their impressive win last week, the visitors made one change with David Cox dropping out to make way for Ryan McCord. Queen of the South had a hard game in midweek against Dundee Utd but were now looking to extend their lead at the top. The game was lively early doors and Danny Carmichael had a go for the hosts but found Scott Bain in the Wasps goal in top form tipping over a 25-yard effort. Bain again saved well getting down to a well placed header from Paul Burns, denying the home side and frustrating the home fans. Alloa lost Captain Darren Young mid way through the first half who took a knock and that seem to unsettle the visitors. He was replaced by Docherty. The Wasps best first half chance fell to striker Martin Grehan but his header went
ATHLETICS be good to get another title shot.” Stevenson has never been one to shy away from a fight and he has been incredibly active in the last year. That included a four-fight winning streak which saw the noted boxer beating each of his opponents by armbar submission. That form won him the right to fight for the Vision title. It also saw him catch the eye of potential sponsors and he picked up the support of Stark Partnership, allowing him to concentrate on his training at the Scottish Martial Arts Centre (SMAC) in Alloa. And for his clash at On Top 6, Adam is encouraging his opponent to come prepared. He said: “I’m aware that Marcin
Tayside Pentathlon, Perth 23rd September 2012 he sun shone in Perth for the final event of the outdoor track and field season as 13 Central AC athletes tested themselves in the annual Tayside open pentathlon championships. Highlight of the day was Balfron teenager, Tom Chandler, who demonstrated his prodigious all round talent producing the 5th highest Scottish all time performance in winning the under 16 boys event. Tom opened with a 10.23m Shot then followed this with an excellent 15.39s personal best in the 100m hurdles. He then added an impressive 5.82m long jump and 24.84s 200m personal best before finishing with 2:22.69mins in the 800m to win by a huge 450 point margin with 2738 points which puts him 7th in the UK rankings for the year. This finishes an excellent season for Tom having already taken Scottish titles at the indoor pentathlon and 300m hurdles this year. Also impressing was Dollar’s Charlie Dineen who was a clear winner the under 14 boys age group setting a personal best in all 5 events. Charlie opened with a
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has some boxing experience, but I think my experience will be a great asset. “My message to him is bring your A-game. You’ll need it.”
8.90m Shot then ran a superb 12.54s in the 80m hurdles, the event he holds the Scottish individual title in. Further excellent performances in the Long Jump (4.92m), 200m (26.51s) and 800m 2:28.44mins left Charlie with a final score of 2262 points beating the Scottish indoor and outdoor champion by over 300 points. Official Scottish records have still to be ratified in the new under 14 age group but Charlie’s hurdles and pentathlon performances are so far ahead of any other performances since the age group was introduced they may well get official recognition as national records. The under 16 girls event had 20 competitors with experienced pentathlete Caitlin Edgar joined by pentathlon debutants Sophie Parsons, Amy Gullen, Beth Gallagher and Emma Berrie as the Central representatives. Scottish schools hurdles champion Caitlin from Crieff, started strongly winning the 80m hurdles in 12.80s with Scottish hurdles finalist Sophie Parsons close behind in 13.32s. Caitlin then jumped to 4.74m in the Long Jump to hold 2nd place overall. In the High Jump event Caitlin continued her good form with
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well wide from 8 yards. Bain was then called into action just on the halftime whistle when Gibson was in on goal but the reliable and consistent keeper saved well. HT QOS 0 ALLOA 0 The second period started much as the same as the first half with both sides having some chances to go ahead and Nicky Clark should have put the home side in front, shooting over from 6 yards when it seemed easier to score. Hartley brought on Robert Thomson on the 54th minute for Grehan as he looked to shake up the strike force, as everything was to play for. Clark then made amends for his earlier miss in the 67th minute when an inch perfect pass from his strike partner Gavin Reilly found him unmarked at the back post to slot home. And QOS could have been two up but
again Bain saved well form a Gibson volley. Alloa did have their chances but both Cawley and Sub Thomson found the QOS defence solid. The remaining 10 minutes or so did not through anything worthy of note and Queen of the South held on to see the game out, collecting the three points. The visitors will be unhappy to put so much in but get nothing out. ALLAN JOHNSTON “We knew we would get a difficult game, Alloa are a good side they will be in the mix come the end of the season. “We’ve had a few hard game recently but am delighted to get 3 points from this one. “To win this league we won’t win all the time but that’s us now 9 points clear of Alloa.”
Speaking after his sides defeat to league leaders Queen of the South; “We can take plenty of positives from that performance. We defended very well and in the end lost to a scrappy goal. I thought we were going to get a point, there wasn’t much in it at all. “We watched Queen’s in midweek against Dundee United and I thought they were excellent, but today we nullified their two forwards. We had to come here with a game plan and I think it worked well, even after they scored. “Having watched them we knew they create a lot from wide areas and we had to restrict them and that worked well. Even their goal was scrappy and we should have cleared it. “They are a real threat through the middle given half a chance but we didn’t allow them to create the chances. I thought we had done enough for a draw but Queen’s are a very strong side and we know they will be there or thereabouts come the end of the season, but I’m proud of my players and their efforts. “We move on to another hard game against Forfar Athletic next week, but every game is difficult in this league and we will need to be up for that game too.”
Scott Bain: By far Alloa’s best player kept his side in it but helpless at the goal 8 mom James Doyle: Never let is teammates down part of a back four who were solid 7 Daryll Meggatt: Gave his all his left sided runs caused Queen’s problems all day 7 Ben Gordon: Did well to snuff out the Queen’s front two maybe very lucky to get away with an early handball 7 Jason Marr: Made the number 5 shirt his own over the past 6 games solid centre half who gives nothing away 7 Darren Young: Tried to drive his team on but went off with a knock and the wasps missed his drive after that 5 Kevin Cawley: Had a few chances but never looked like himself still put a shift in but with no rewards 6 Ryan McCord: Back in the side after a virus tried to push his teammates on but hit a brick wall many times 6 Martin Grehan: Put himself about a bit but never really got anywhere 5 Graeme Holmes: Huffed and puffed most of the game out his depth at times 5 Stephen Simmons: Never really got into the game against his former club 5 Mark Docherty: Replaced the captain slotted into the centre mid role well put a shift in 7 Robert Thomson: Replaced Grehan just after the break had a few chances to get his team level but couldn’t take one 7 Ross McCord: Replaced Simmons with 15 to go but never got into the game 5
a 1.40m jump, a height also matched by Amy Gullen, and Sophie Parsons jumped a new best 1.31m. Caitlin set another personal best in the Shot (8.15m) to hold 3rd place overall going into the final 800m event. Beth Gallagher won the first 800m heat in an impressive 2:44.0mins then Amy Gullen performed well in the 2nd heat with 2:45.75mins. Caitlin ran in the final heat for the top competitors and hung on to her 3rd position with 2:50.67mins for a final score of 2566 points. This bronze adds to her bronze medals at both the Scottish schools and Scottish championships pentathlons earlier in the season. Amy finished with 2077 points for 12th place just ahead of Sophie Parsons (13th 2018 points) with Beth Gallagher and Emma Berrie also finishing well with 1390 and 1296 points respectively. The under 14 girls event was even bigger with 30 competitors. Bevhan Trevis, Jenny Walls, Georgia Smith, Evie Gallagher and Kate Gallagher were Central representatives. Scottish throws medallist Bevhan from Dollar won the Shot with a personal best 8.97m. Further good performances in the High Jump (1.34m),
75m Hurdles (14.57s) and 800m (2:48.17 mins) put Bevhan 6th overall with 2116 points. Kinross girl Georgia Smith was probably the youngest competitor in the field at 11 but showed great potential for the future with a huge personal best 1.37m High Jump to put her 13th in the Scottish rankings for the season. An excellent pb 75m hurdles (13.82s) and solid performances at Long Jump (3.74m) and Shot (5.67m) saw her finish 14th with 1789 points. Just behind her was Evie Gallagher who performed well at Shot (6.50m), Long Jump (3.50m) then ran an excellent 800m to win her heat in 2:41.63 for 1728 points overall and 15th place. Jenny Walls and Kate Gallagher also performed well at the Long Jump (Jenny 3.76m, Kate 3.42m) and 800m events (Jenny 2:43.76, Kate 2:47.93). Jenny finished 22nd with 1542 points and Kate 26th with 1404 points. Lucy Smith won her 800m heat in 2:59.16 in finishing 12th in the under 12 girls quadrathlon event to complete the Central AC line up. Overall it was an enjoyable and worthwhile experience for everyone involved.
Central AC Press Report – 30 September 2012 Ross Houston wrote another chapter in his burgeoning career with an emphatic win in the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon, retaining his Scottish Marathon title and reducing his personal best to 2hours 20min 24secs, a tantalising 84secs away from a Commonwealth Games qualifying time for the event. Ross’s run sees the Central athlete currently holding the Scottish 5 kilometre, Half Marathon and Marathon titles.. Will Hensman also made an impact in his venture over the Marathon distance to break the three hour barrier with an excellent 2hours 58min 46secs timing. The previous weekend Central had two athletes competing for Scotland in the Uphill Home International races in Melmerby, Cumbria. Catriona Buchanan again caught the eye in the Senior Womes race over 10 kilometres. Catriona finished as top Under 23 runner (55min 4secs) and fifth overall in this high class company. Eilidh MacCorquodale also found herself in a highly competitive Under 16 race over 4.3 kilometres, coming home as second Scot and twelfth overall with a tasty 28min 4seconds clocking.
Weekend Fixtures:
IRN BRU DIV 2 RESULTS
Saturday 29th September 2012
Saturday 29th September 2012
Arbroath v Brechin
Ayr 3-0 Brechin Forfar 4-2 Albion
Ayr v Albion
Queen of Sth 1-0 Alloa
Forfar v Alloa
Stenhousemuir 2-2 Arbroath
Stenhousemuir v East Fife Stranraer v Queen of Sth
Stranraer 2-6 East Fife
Irn Bru Division 2: League Table TEAM 1 QUEEN OF STH 2 FORFAR 3 ARBROATH 4 ALLOA 5 STENHOUSEMUIR 6 AYR 7 ALBION 8 BRECHIN 9 EAST FIFE 10 STRANRAER
P 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7
W 4 3 2 1 1 1 1 2 0 1
D 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 2
L 0 0 0 2 1 2 1 2 2 1
F A 10 0 9 2 7 3 6 6 5 7 8 8 6 8 4 7 3 5 6 8
W 2 2 1 2 1 1 1 0 1 0
D 1 1 2 0 3 0 0 0 1 0
L 0 1 1 1 0 2 3 3 2 3
F A GD PTS 7 2 15 19 8 5 10 16 6 11 -1 12 6 2 4 10 8 6 0 10 5 8 -3 7 4 7 -5 7 1 7 -9 6 8 7 -1 5 1 9 -10 5
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Lucrative draw for Hartley’s men
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lloa gaffer Paul Hartley was on cloud 9 after his side were drawn against new Third Division side Rangers in the next round of the Scottish Cup. The Wasps now face a daunting away tie to Ibrox in the third round. Talking to the Wee County News, Hartley said; “What a tie to get, I am delighted for the club and the chairman. “We will look forward to it, if you were drawing an away tie this was the one everyone wanted. Keeping with his style, Hartley insists that Alloa will play attacking football when they visit Ibrox, saying; “We will go and have a go at Rangers that’s for sure.” “Everyone at the club will be looking forward to it.” Already, the fans forums and talk around town is fixed on the Rangers game which is scheduled to be played on the weekend of 3rd November, however that may
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change should live tv pick up on the game. Should that be the case it may mean that the Wasps tie against Rangers will either be an early kick off or switched to Sunday 4th November. Chairman Mike Mulraney was quoted as saying “Happy days” as he learned of his side being drawn against the Glasgow giants. “This will be a great day for the club” he said. The financial boost associated with a cup tie against the old firm has always been the lure of the cup, as lower division sides dreamed of the away tie against top Premier league teams. Mulraney was in no doubt over what this would mean to Alloa from
a monetary aspect, particularly in a time when budgets are being squeezed. “Financially, it will make a fundamental difference to the club over the next couple of years. It’s a massive cash injection.” Talking as an Alloa fan, Mulraney said; “Above all, this is massive for the town. It’ll be a great day and we’ll certainly be taking at least as many fans as some SPL clubs took last season. There’ll be coaches aplenty.” History against Rangers is not so good for Alloa, the last time the sides met was back in the 1993/94 season. Alloa had progressed to the 4th round of the Scottish Cup after victories over Ross County and Gala Fairydean. Rangers were winners
6-0 on the day, and went all the way to the final losing 1-0 to Dundee United. The full third round draw is :-
Airdrie united v. Raith rovers Albion rovers v. Morton Ayr united v. Clachnacuddin Brechin city v. Bonnyrigg rose Buckie thistle or annan athletic v. Turiff united Cowdenbeath v. Selkirk or vale of leithen Dumbarton v. East stirlingshire Edinburgh city v. Queen of the south Elgin city v. East fife Forfar athletic v. Clyde or nairn county Inverurie loco works v. Arbroath
Partick thistle v. Cove rangers Rangers v. Alloa athletic Stenhousemuir v. Berwick rangers Stirling albion v. Deveronvale Stranraer v. Queen’s park
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