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saving on household costs, as Clackmannanshire council secured grant funding of over £3million to provide external thermal wall upgrades to their properties. The funding will be used for various projects around Clackmannanshire, and the latest to benefit in the extensive programme is the Carseview estate of Tullibody. The programme is being carried out by Clackmannanshire Council in partnership with Scottish and Southern Energy (SSE). The scope of works includes an upgrade to existing solid external walls to all houses and upgrade to the loft insulation to 300mm. This will significantly reduce fuel bills to tenants

It has been an excellent programme and one that will be seen to be of tremendous benefit for many years to come and homeowners and will upgrade the external facades of the houses. This offer is open to Home owners as well as council properties . Grant funding is part of the Governments CESP programme (Community Energy Saving Programme) and works have to be completed by December 2012. This week the Council’s Housing, Health and Care Convener, Councillor Les Sharp went to Carseview, along with Provost Tina Murphy to inspect the work already carried out on some of the houses. Councillor Sharp said: “We were extremely impressed with everything we saw and the standard of the work. It will in the long term significantly reduce fuel bills for the people of Carseview, who have had this work carried out.

“The upgrades to the solid external alls and the improved loft insulation has been well received by all of the residents and homeowners that we spoke to during our visit. In addition a number of homes have also had new combi gas boilers installed, which will further benefit them. It is a good news story all round. “It has been an excellent programme and one that will be seen to be of tremendous benefit for many years to come.” One resident said; “Making my house more energy friendly is good news as far as I am concerned. The prices of energy keep going up and if I can spend less on heating my home I am happy. It may not be a massive saving but any saving is a bonus just now.”

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weecounty LETTERS Dear weecounty It was with disgust I listened to the Leader of the Council Gary Womersley move a motion to censure Councillor Janet Cadenhead at a meeting of the council on Thursday 11th October. The main purpose of the meeting was to ensure that Child Care Services were able to meet the needs of our disadvantaged children, both in terms of the numbers of Social Workers required to carry out the workload, and the added cost to fund this, approx. £700k per year. There was unanimous agreement from Councillors around the table to take this forward for both the good of the service and the families that it serves. So far so good, then out of the blue came a motion of censure as the point where the leader of the council was summing up. To my knowledge, there has never been a motion of censure held in Clackmannanshire council. If there had been, I am sure it would have been after an investigation had taken place and the full findings of this had been made open to scrutiny by all members.

It would follow that the person censured would have been made aware before the meeting that a motion of censure was being made against them and given the opportunity to prepare for it. Being made aware of the censure would have allowed members the opportunity to ask officers relevant questions. None of this happened. The censure against Cllr Cadenhead contained no evidence and nothing damning said against her. The matter moved on to a vote on the censure motion which having been previously rehearsed brought about, in terms of numbers, endorsement of the censure. All of the SNP cllrs and the so called Independent cllr Archie Drummond supported the censure. The Labour group approached the SNP administration to work with them regarding Social Services and were rebuked time after time. Cllr Cadenhead offered to answer any questions they had regarding her knowledge of the situation in Child Care over her period of time as

Portfolio Holder. They did not want to know. She asked also that she herself be investigated in relation to the matter in a letter which was submitted from the Labour Group to the council and the Children’s Minister as she felt it was important that the Cllr role be looked at as part of the investigation. What followed was no investigation, not asked any questions on the matter, not reported to the Standards Commission but still had the censure against her endorsed by those previously mentioned. This is more about the political ambitions of Cllr Womersley rather than having anything to do with the care of our children. It’s a sad day when the baby is thrown out of the bath water to serve naked political ambition. Cllr Bobby McGill Leader Labour Group

Dear weecounty I was glad to hear that the fireworks are being held in Alloa for the third year running. I have attended all the past displays and they have been of great enjoyment but if this year is set to be bigger and a lot better, then it will be quite a show. Fraser, Alloa Dear weecounty Sports are fantastic and it is brilliant to see our local gymnastics club being able to use new facilities that have been adapted to suit them. The wasps centre has been used or various different activities but I am glad that the premises are now being used for something very worth while. Paul, Tullibody Dear weecounty Clackmannanshire Council has been doing a lot for the community and it has been really nice to see such great work being done. With the Council now undertaking new schemes to try and save money I think it is something that will benefit us in the future. With these schemes money can be used for other good causes and this will help in the difficult times ahead. Sarah, Sauchie Dear weecounty I really enjoyed reading the section about what all the local High Schools have been up to as I think it is important that people know what schools have been up to. The centre of the paper was good, with all the pictures from Lornshill’s fun day. It was nice to see the pupils having a little time out of studies and raising money for charity. Sophie, Menstrie FUNERAL SERVICES

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Pupils join forces in charity swim

upils united from the Wee County’s three secondary schools recently to help boost the total cash raised for the Macmillan Cancer Support charity. Alva Academy, through a variety of charity fund raising events, including a fantastic coffee morning recently, have already topped the £24,000 mark - double the amount the raised last year. And the amount was boost-

ed this week when Lauren Forsyth, 16, of Alva Academy, Shannon Sinclair, 16, of Lornshill Academy and 14-year-old Joanna Petrie, a pupil at Alloa Academy, took part in a 20k relay swim at the pool at Tulliallan Police College and raised £579. The three girls, to complete the massive 20,000 metres swim, each completed 303 lengths of the 50 metre pool in just under three hours. Alva Academy head teacher, Sharee MacKerron said:

“We are so proud of the girls and everyone else, who have helped raise this fabulous amount. We would also like to extend our thanks to the whole of sixth year and to everyone else who has sponsored, donated or contributed to what can only be described as an outstanding achievement.” The three girls put themselves through a tough training schedule ahead of their marathon swim, taking part in nine training ses-

St Serf’s pupils enjoy parliament experience

sions a week at two hours a time. All of their training was held at the police college pool. Congratulating the three swimmers on their achievement, Councillor Ellen Forson, Convener of the Council’s Education, Sport and Leisure Committee, said: “It shows a great unity between the schools and the way that they can all come together to raise money for such a worthwhile charity. The three girls themselves

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Group of Clackmannanshire schoolchildren, as part of their social studies this term, enjoyed a full day out at The Scottish Parliament at Holyrood, Edinburgh. Children from St Serf’s Primary School, were the guests of Transport Minister Keith Brown MSP for Clackmannanshire and Dunblane. They were also joined on the visit by Clackmannanshire Council,. Education Convener, Councillor Ellen Forson. Primary 6 pupil, Lewis Quinn said afterwards: “It looked very big and modern from the outside. We walked up to the main entrance and went in through the big doors. We had to put

showed that they can combine education, sport, leisure and charity all as one. “It is a phenomenal amount of money that Alva Academy have raised and the whole of Clackmannanshire I’m sure will join me in saying how proud we are of them.” Beaming Lauren, speaking on behalf of her colleagues, said: “The majority of the swim was done freestyle, although we occasionally changed strokes to liven

things up a bit. It was an amazing experience and we were delighted to have completed it. “ We would like to thank everyone who supported us, including our mums and dads who were there, as was Mrs MacKerron and Honour Robertson, who is a lifeguard and a member of the Alloa Swim Club.” To date Alva Academy have this year raised £24,397 for Macmillan Cancer Support.

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Save Money Call Us Now our bags through a security machine. In the Main Hall we met Councillor Forson, who handed us all security passes which we had to wear around our necks.” “As we went into the Main Hall we noticed it has vaulted ceilings with St Andrew’s crosses carved on it. “We were led out of there into a committee room to watch ‘First Minister’s Question Time’. Sadly Alex Salmond was in America but Deputy Leader, Nicola Sturgeon, answered the questions for the Government. “It was really exciting when they all banged the table in agreement and the Presiding Officer had to shout ’Order.” Afterwards the children were met by Keith Brown MSP where they were able to quiz him both about his job as an MSP and as Transport Minister. Lyn Campbell, also of Primary 6, added: “He took us on a tour of the building. There are 108 offices for MSPs. After that we went to the Debat-

ing Chamber. This we quickly realised was a very important place. There are 129 MSPs. Sometimes they hold debates to decide if new laws should be made. “We also saw Queensberry House, it is a very old building and attached to the Parliament. We walked back through the Garden Lobby. The windows are leaf shaped in the ceiling.” The children then went back to the committee room to have lunch and got the chance to ask Keith Brown more questions, before departing. Lyn added: “We had an amazing day and learned so much about our Scottish Parliament and the job of an MSP.” Councillor Forson said: “It was a great experience for the children of St Serf’s, who had a thoroughly enjoyable day out, as well as being able to see for themselves at first hand how the Scottish Parliament operates.”

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MP backs Whizz-Kidz Paralympic Richard Simpson inspiration initiative T G

ordon Banks, MP for Ochil and South Perthshire pledged his support at the recent Labour Party Conference for an initiative launched by charity WhizzKidz, to gather young disabled peoples’ hopes for the legacy of the Paralympics. The findings from the ‘Generation Inspired?’ consultation will help ensure that those charged with delivering the Paralympic legacy are fully informed about what young disabled people want – and expect – following the Games. Gordon met 22 year old wheelchair-user and Whizz-Kidz Ambassador, Chris Tickle, at the Manchester Conference. Gordon Banks MP said; “It was fantastic to meet WhizzKidz and hear about their valuable work providing mobility equipment and opportunities for fun and friendship for young disabled people. It is absolutely vital that the views of young disabled people are at the heart of plans for the Paralympic legacy. I am delighted to support the Generation Inspired initiative and I encourage my constituents in

Ochil and South Perthshire to take part in the consultation to make sure their views are heard.” Chris said: “Attending Labour Conference was a great opportunity to discuss the legacy of the Games with lots of MPs – and it was brilliant to get their support for Generation

The Rotary The Rotary Club of Alloa has presented several planter boxes which are on display at Alloa Rail Station. Club President Alistair Spowage said, “Our Club has made a commitment in taking responsibility for the upkeep of the planter boxes which will provide a floral welcome to commuters and visitors alike”. The Rotary Club is indebted to the friends of Alloa Rotary; Jack Delaney, Archie Millar and Jim Watson, who oversee the seasonal planting in each of the boxes and to Jim and Mary McKenzie, Advance Signs, Alloa, for sponsoring the artwork and plaques now on display on the boxes. The photograph shows Hector Nicolson, Convenor of Community Service Committee, Robert Anderson, Club Treasurer, Vice President Celia Norton, Ivor Barber, Communications Officer and President Alistair Spowage.

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Inspired. The Paralympics showed the potential for changing attitudes to disability across the whole of society. Now we need everyone to play their part in improving accessibility and changing attitudes so that young disabled people like me can fulfil their potential.”

he Scottish Labour leader has said we should have a debate as to whether the undoubted popularity and simplicity of universal benefits and the council tax freeze outweigh the growing cost to the young, to the vulnerable and to the disabled. Crawford Beveridge, one of the Government’s economic advisers, the late Campbell Christie, who headed the Government’s Christie Commission and Robert Black, who was until a few months ago Auditor General, have all called for a debate on this issue. They have said that Parliament and,in particular, the SNP Goverment have not faced up to the reality of the massive cuts to the budget. The SNP are in denial about the increasingly devastating effect of the choices they are making or forcing Local Authorities to make. Whilst Labour in a UK government would not cut as deep or as fast as the Conservative/Liberal Democrat coalition, cutting the deficit has to happen. Parliament supported universal benefits in the good times under both Labour and SNP: free personal care, free eye tests, free prescriptions, concessionary bus travel, free tuition, and a freeze on council tax. In the 2011 election Labour did not believe it was safe or fair to extend the council tax freeze for ever. We also worried about the abolition of the graduate endowment designed to fund bursaries for poorer students. Labour has said we will not enter the next election in a ‘Dutch auction’ with the SNP. Their choices are regressive, rewarding the better off. It is a reality that whilst Germany has created 50,000 more student places. Scotland has 10,000 qualified applicants unable to access college places. The SNP has funded ‘free’ tuition by cutting bursaries to less well off students by £900. Moreover Scotland has the lowest level of access in the UK to higher and further education for young people from poorer backgrounds. The world ranking of Scottish Universities is dropping. It is a reality that the council tax freeze is of greatest benefit to those with the greatest housing wealth, with the top band now gaining £350 every year more than the lowest band. This is paid for by fewer teachers and increased Local Authority charges for services to the vulnerable and disabled delivered increasingly, by fifteen minutes a day ‘tick box’ care. Continuing this freeze is ever more

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punitive for those least able to manage, ever more rewarding for the best off. It is a reality that in our NHS there are 2,500 fewer nurses now than there were when the SNP took power. Scotland has gone from the country with the highest take up of new and innovative medicines to the lowest in the UK. Recent delays in deploying one new medicine may already have contributed to 200 deaths. But free prescriptions for all, including the wealthiest, costs £62 million annually. Is this the right choice? It is a reality that concessionary free bus passes for all is paid for by cuts in bus subsidy resulting in poor bus services in rural areas and for Stirling citizens like those in Cambususbarron. Scotland is less than half way through the cuts. There are going to be even more hard decisions that will have to be taken. The SNP don’t want a debate or to face the hard choices because they are intent on selling us all an independence prospectus based on a vision of a land flowing with milk and honey. This is even more unreality. I will return to issues on the SNPs only priority of the referendum in future columns. But, unlike the SNP, Labour’s priorities are jobs, the economy and above all fairness in using our increasingly limited resources. One of the things that makes me proud to be Scottish and British is the way we pull together in adversity. Many choose to do this through volunteering. I hope that you will consider joining the Retired and Senior Volunteer Programme. RSVP are looking for recruits both to join the 300 Forth Valley volunteers and also as organisers. There are five groups: promoting healthy walking, literacy and numeracy in schools, working with the NHS in a variety of valuable roles, ‘handy persons’ undertaking small tasks for those people with disability and the housebound and a ‘knitting group’, making useful garments for various charities. If you would like to help contact, please Jason Moyes at jmoyes@csv.org.uk for more information. As usual you can contact my team on 01786 446515. To keep up to date on my parliamentary work please visit my website: www.richardsimpson.info or on facebook: richardsimpsonmsp or on twitter: @rsimpsonmsp

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Tuesday 23.10.12

Alva pool moves closer to opening

t has been announced that at present there is no fixed date for the re-opening of the Ochil Leisure Centre. However, the Management Committee of Ochil Leisure Enterprises (OLE) has advanced a number of projects in order to open the facility for use by the community as soon as possible. When the asset was transferred, Ochil Leisure Enterprises engaged two consultants; an Interim Development Consultant (IDC) and an Interim Operations consultant (IOC). They work closely with the Management Committee to refine the existing business plan and put it into practice and they have also, successfully attracted additional funding. The

Management Committee of Ochil Leisure Enterprises continues to meet weekly at the leisure centre to progress this work. Members of OLE including the Management Committee have been involved in cleaning and painting the leisure centre together with some volunteers. Participants in the “Community Pay-Back” scheme have been helping out with the painting and OLE is grateful for the support of this agency. So far, everyone likes the colour scheme of bright blue and white. Community Pay-Back also helped out with removing the dilapidated changing facilities for the pool, in order to make way for a new changing village to be installed

at the centre. The new changing facilities will improve the experience for everyone using the pool. As well as standard sized cubicles, there are large sized cubicles for families and wheel chair users. Ochil Leisure Enterprises has been working with a disability consultancy to make sure that the Ochil Leisure Centre will eventually be accessible for use by everyone in the community. Contractors have been hired to repair the fabric of the building. The new tiles that are now cladding the walls of the build certainly improve the look of the centre. The Management Committee are in the process of hiring a General Manager, who may well be appointed during November.

Schoolchildren to name new Tillicoultry facility C

lackmannanshire council has launched a competition that will give schoolchildren the opportunity to choose the name of a new community facility which is due to open in Tillicoultry next month. Pupils at Tillicoultry Primary School will this week put their thinking caps on and begin coming up with ideas for the name of new centre, and the prize for the winner, will be to cut the ribbon and perform the official opening ceremony.

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The competition will run until 2nd November, when a panel of judges, will sit down and examine all of the entries, and decide on the most appropriate name for the new centre. Building work is progressing well on the new community facility in Tillicoultry, which is set to open in late November. And flyers, informing the community about the whole project are being distributed all over the area, including shops, and schools, by both the council and the Tillicoultry Action Group. The new centre, based in the former Family Centre, brings together a range of services previously delivered in the library, community centre, former family centre and elsewhere around the town. The services to be offered from the new facility include a modern library, payment and enquiry service, a youth space for young people’s activities, multi-functional meeting and community space for use by local groups and organisations.

The new centre is due to open to the public on Monday 26th November. The Tillicoultry Community Centre and the Rent Office will remain open until Saturday 17th November. The current Tillicoultry Library will be closed as on 12 noon on Saturday, 10th November for a period of two weeks until it re-opens in the new facility on 26th November. Clackmannanshire Council has been in discussions with a number of current users of the community centre over recent weeks, and will be in contact again over the next few days to discuss their specific booking requirements for the new facility. All users have been sent letters to keep them updated and to ascertain their requirements. Council Leader, Councillor Gary Womersley said “I very much welcome the progress that has been made, and when complete should prove to be an excellent, and modern facility, for the people of Tillicoultry to enjoy.”

Get set for an exciting Storytelling Festival

he Clackmannanshire Storytelling Festival will this week be celebrating ‘The Year of Creative Scotland’ with a programme of storytelling, writing poetry and the arts, from the 27th October until 4th November 2012. Convener of Enterprise and Environment, Councillor Donald Balsillie, said: “We look forward to welcoming people from across the UK and beyond to Clackmannanshire for what promises to be a wide and varied programme of events throughout the week.” The festival 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.’ The Clackmannanshire Storytelling Festival, sponsored by Clackmannanshire Council and Creative Scotland is supported by The Scottish Book Trust, The Scottish Poetry Library and the International Scottish Storytelling Festival. 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’, 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 focal number in many a great story since the beginning of time. This interactive arts installation compliments two exciting workshops to be held at Resonate Arts House. Professor Heidi Dahlsveen from Oslo; will share ‘The Storyteller’s Secret’, a practical workshop for beginners. Other highlights throughout the week include ‘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. Two community events which are sure to be popular are The Coach House Theatre Tours on Saturday 27th October when you have the opportunity to see inside the newly refurbished theatre on Tullibody Road. Come Beat the Drum on Tuesday 30th October is a free special event for pre-school children. All welcome. ‘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 Jamboree’ launches on Friday 2nd November at Alloa Tower and promises to be genuinely inclusive festival of the very best of Scottish contemporary poetry. Although many events are free, pre- booking may be required. For booking and further information email stfestival@clacks.gov.uk or visit clackmannanshiretourism.com

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Tuesday 23.10.12

Slam dunk for Wee County Basketball tournament

he Clacks Primary Schools Association P6 Basketball Tournaments took place last week at both Alloa Academy and Alva Academy. Twelve schools took to the courts bringing along 17 Boys only teams and 13 Girls only teams to one of each venue. Clackmannanshire

Council’s Convener of Education, Sport and Leisure,Councillor Ellen Forson, said: “The standard and quality of play was outstanding with some very talented players moving on the court. “This is testament to the fantastic work of the Primary PE team and the basketball opportunities that the young people have in Clackmannanshire.” The atmosphere was

great with all teams encouraging each other throughout the day in the fast pace game setting. At the Alloa Academy event, Park Girls and Abercromby Boys took the gold medals and the tournament trophy for their school. Tillicoultry Boys and Tillicoultry Girls were the gold medallists and tournament winners at the Alva Academy event.

MP addresses annual DISC Conference

ocal MP Gordon Banks and the new Honorary President of the Driving Instructor’s Scottish Council (DISC) was the keynote speaker at the 2012 DISC annual conference in Perth recently. The theme of this year’s conference was Evolution Not Revolution and the MP covered a number of issues - both current and future - that impact on driving instructors and road safety in general. Commenting that the wheels of government can move slowly in terms of new legislation, Gordon stressed that when we can, we must learn from best practice

adopted elsewhere when it appears to be having a positive impact. Gordon Banks MP said; “I was delighted to have to have the opportunity to address the DISC annual conference as the new Honorary President. The role of the driving instructor is integral to road safety and they provide a solid foundation in terms of knowledge and experience for new drivers. However, we are constantly reminded of the need for new measures to improve safety on our roads in the UK and as an MP I can testify that the wheels of government

often turn slowly – we have yet to create a specific drug-driving offence as I understand the legislation is still under consideration by the House of Lords. We cannot be afraid to look at and adopt best practice from others - Even close to home in Wales, they have an excellent and innovative initiative called deadly mates, which warns young drivers that their passengers are their responsibility. Aside from this, I believe that learning to drive should not solely be about passing the test – driver education and safety are ultimately the most important aspects.”

Success of Operation Bionic A campaign that targeted bogus workmen across the Wee County and Central Scotland has been declared a success by the parties involved. Clackmannanshire and Stirling Councils’ Trading Standards Service, Central Scotland Police, Benefits Agency and Licensing Departments have recently completed Operation Bionic which proactively targeted Bogus Workmen, Unlicensed Operators and Benefit cheats, within our communities, across the Central Scotland area. All the agencies joined forces with a total commitment to reducing both the fear of doorstep crime and the number of incidents of doorstep crime occurring. Over the summer period local communities were targeted by bogus workers, travelling criminals and doorstep crime. This has led to a fear of this type of crime, particularly amongst the elderly and vulnerable. Operation Bionic was hailed a success in tracing and locating Bogus/ Unlicensed operators and Benefit cheats resulting in a number of individuals being reported to the appropriate authorities. In addition a high level of disruption was achieved

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in preventing these groups operating in our communities. Experience has shown that where consumers are ‘cold called’ by doorstep traders, consumers, especially the most vulnerable, can be persuaded or pressurised into accepting work which is overpriced, substandard and generally not required. In order to reduce this type of crime Trading Standards and Central Scotland Police worked closely together with other agencies, to check that any traders found were trading in accordance within the law. The operation which was fully supported by all partner agencies ran from the 17th-28th September. Clackmannanshire Council’s Convenor of Enterprise and the Environment, Councillor Donald Balsillie, said: “The vast majority of local traders are genuine, competent tradespersons who rely on word of mouth from satisfied customers and their reputation in the community for work. “These traders find that they do not need to seek new work by ‘cold calling’. Members of the public can help calling Trading Standards and informing of any instances of “cold-

calling” or receiving “fliers” advertising traders. “ The response to Operation Bionic from the public and genuine traders was very positive. Members of the public were delighted to see all the involved partners actively engaged in their towns and villages preventing criminality and protecting some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. Genuine traders were also very supportive. They felt that their honest and lawful means of conducting their business was being protected from bogus and unlicensed operators. Sergeant Brian Park, Interventions, Stirling, said: “Operation Bionic has been very successful in identifying and tackling various aspects of criminality in our communities. In addition to the reporting of offenders and disruption of other groups the most pleasing aspect to this operation has been the positive response from the public. People in all areas across Central Scotland were delighted to see all the partner agencies active in our communities working together to make people safer where they live and work”

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Search for the stars in Alva A

special astronomy evening is being held in Alva next week that will help novices search for the stars. Attendees at the event due to be held on Tuesday 30th, will have an evening learning about the stars and planets in the night sky with members of the Stirling Astronomical Society on hand to educated and

enlighten. As well as looking at the stars, the evening will involved looking at the equipment that can be used from the simple to the more advanced. Weather permitting it is hoped that telescopes will be used outside and participants are welcome to bring along any equipment they might have.

Having learnt what to look for and how, they will also explore the options for capturing the images using different methods. Booking is advised as this is a very popular evening which costs £6 for adults and £3 for children. Tel. 01259 760997 Email: alvaecolodge@aol.com

Volunteers needed at Arnsbrae V

olunteers are asked to come forward on Wednesday 24th October, to a Clackmannanshire Council Countryside Rangers event aimed at opening up an overgrown path at Arns Brae Pleasure Grounds. People are being asked to come along and help cut back and remove vegetation. The

meeting point will be the Red Well at the bottom of the gardens, with the event taking place from 10.30am until 2pm. People are welcome to come along and stay for as long as possible. Work to remove fallen and unsafe trees, plant new trees, build footpaths and improve access at Gean Wood and Arns

Brae Pleasure Grounds in Alloa got underway back in February. The improvement work at the two woodlands was carried out following a successful application by the Council to the Forestry Commission Scotland’s Woodlands In and Around Towns (WIAT) fund and Clackmannanshire and Stirling Environment Trust.

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lackmannanshire Countryside Rangers are holding two Feed the Birds Days on 27th and 28th October, from 1.30 until 3pm each day. Clackmannanshire Council’s Enterprise and Environment Convener, Councillor Donald Balsillie, said: “Feed the Birds Day marks the clocks going

back and the beginning of shorter days when birds struggle to find food. “We hope the people of Clackmannanshire will come along to find out how you can help our feathered friends this winter and make a bird cake to take home. It is an opportunity to play your part in helping the

environment.” The meeting place for the first Feed the Birds Day, on Saturday, 27th October, is Greenfield Park, while the second, on Sunday, 28th October, will be at Cochrane Park, Alva. For further information contact: rangers@clacks.gov.uk or telephone 01259 450000.

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ew figures from the Office for National Statistics show that showed the number of people out of work has increased to 222,000. Commenting on the statistics, Colin Borland, the Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) head of external affairs in Scotland, said: “It is Scotland’s small businesses which will shorten the dole queues. Nearly 9 out of every 10 unemployed people who get into private sector work do so either by becoming self employed or getting a job in a small or medium sized business. “Unless governments at Westminster and Holyrood put the tax and enterprise support systems squarely

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any congratulations to Mr & Mrs Hinchcliffe from Sauchie who celebrated their Diamond Wedding anniversary last week. John and Christina were flooded with congratulatory messages and cards by

family and friends on their special anniversary. John told the Wee County News that they met at the dancing in Alloa where he gathered up the courage to ask Christina to dance, despite knowing her as she had been dating a friend. The rest they say, is history.

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the vast majority will have to look to install new ways to sort, store and dispose of rubbish and recyclable materials. Most businesses, including retailers, are unaware of these changes, the FSB has warned and that a single-use bag levy is an unwelcome distraction. The FSB asked a sample of its retail members about the proposal to introduce a levy. Many were concerned with the administration of any planned scheme and others reported that they already used paper carrier bags or small paper bags which they felt should be excluded from charging. Some respondents already operated charging schemes and were concerned about how their own scheme would interact with government proposals.

lans to introduce a mandatory charge for carrier bags must be postponed until businesses have time to adapt to upcoming waste regulations, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has told the Scottish Government. The FSB, in a submission to Ministers, asks whether a measure which the government itself regards as ‘symbolic’ is worth pursuing. It also asks for clarity on a range of issues associated with the current proposals. The Scottish Government is proposing to introduce a mandatory minimum charge of 5p per single-use carrier bag issued. From 2014, retailers and other businesses in Scotland will have to start to comply with new rules which mean

Specific issues were raised about accounting of bags sold, and issues were raised by retailers with old tills, or who did not use a register in their businesses. Graham Struthers, the Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) Forth Valley Branch Chairman, said: “Successfully implementing planned new waste rules will be a huge challenge for government and businesses and will require big changes by small businesses. A mandatory bag charge, recognised as primarily symbolic by the Scottish Government, seems like a frivolous distraction. “Independent retailers distribute a small proportion of the total number of single-use bags requested by customers on an annual basis. The proposed rules on bags should be postponed until these same businesses have had a chance to adapt to Scotland biggest ever shake-up in the field of business waste. In the mean time, if the Scottish Government still regards plastic bag distribution as a key problem, they should start with the businesses which distribute the vast majority – namely the supermarkets and the large multiples.”

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David McLeod (centre left), Store Manager of The Co-operative Food in Alva, is pictured presenting a plaque to Robert Miller (centre right), of Wee County Crafters, with colleagues from the store and other Wee County Crafters members.

lackmannanshire’s Wee County Crafters have been awarded £1,930 from The Co-operative’s Community Fund, towards the cost of woodcraft equipment. The Community Fund, first established 15 years ago, is created by members of The Co-operative Group who elect to donate all, or part, of their twice-yearly dividend payments directly to the scheme. The funds are then shared with local community projects and groups across the country. Archie Scott, of Wee County Crafters, said: “We are thrilled with the generous grant we have received from The Co-operative, which will help us buy the tools and

equipment we need to help encourage more local people to gain knowledge and skills in woodcraft.” Co-operative members receive a payment twice a year based on the points they earn when they trade at any of the Group’s businesses, including The Co-operative Food, Travel, Pharmacy and Funeralcare, as well as The Co-operative Bank, Smile and The Cooperative Insurance. Carol Donaldson, The Co-operative’s Membership Officer for Central Scotland, said: “Because our members own the business, they get a share in any of the profits we make. It’s a scheme we’re very proud of, not only because it gives us the

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from left to right; John Ivinson, Gordon Banks MP. and Superglass’ Allan Durning.

ordon Banks, MP for Ochil and South Perthshire and Shadow Scotland Office Minister was welcomed to the Superglass manufacturing plant in Stirling recently where he met with key members of the senior management team who accompanied him on a tour of the site. Operations Director, John Ivinson and Sales and Marketing Director, Allan During were on hand to show Mr Banks firsthand the progress being made at the plant as Superglass prepares to install the latest technology in the first of its production lines as part of the major capital investment programme being carried out this year. Gordon Bank’s career of 40 years has included employment with Costain Construction in Stirling

and as Chief Buyer for Barratt Homes, as well as setting up his own building supply business in Fife in the late 1980s of which he is still a director of today. Following his visit to Superglass Gordon Banks MP said, ‘I feel very strongly that independent manufacturing businesses like Superglass are integral to the construction industry, offering a continuity of supply, competition against multi-national businesses and vibrancy in the marketplace. Having a long history in the sector and an understanding of the pressures faced by independent businesses, I was very encouraged by my meeting with the management team of Superglass and excited to hear about the investment

being made at the plant to enable them to compete more effectively in the marketplace. There is currently a huge retrofit requirement in the UK housing stock and I’ve been disappointed to hear concerns being voiced by the sector that not enough is being done to support current initiatives, such as CERT, as the UK strives to meet agreed carbon reduction targets. Both the UK and Scottish Governments have a huge responsibility to the construction industry, as a key driver for growth for the British economy, to support it in delivering energy efficiency measures to cut down on household fuel consumption, saving consumers money and protect or create jobs as a result of increased activity in the manufacturing sector.”

Forth Valley food is top notch N HS Forth Valley is the best mainland health board in Scotland for dishing up tasty food to patients. The latest figures released by NHS Scotland show a score of 100% for NHS Forth Valley across all seven categories. These include how happy patients are with hospital food in general, and what they think about special and personal diets. The National Catering and Nutritional Services report by Health Facilities Scotland, which covers the period January 2012 to June 2012 also shows that NHS Forth Valley plans menus well, with the offer of at least five servings of fruit and vegetables a day and fish twice a week. The results have been described as fantastic by

NHS Forth Valley General Manager for Facilities, David McPherson. He said: “To come top in the ratings across all mainland geographic boards is great news, and our staff are to be congratulated. Ensuring that patients are well fed and their nutritional needs catered for while they are in hospital is a key priority. We always provide healthy food choices and cater for special requirements. In our stroke ward for example we use picture menus so patients can indicate their dietary requirements.” Catering is one of the services provided by the facilities company Serco, who send their chefs to specialist cook schools to improve quality and variety. Serco Contract Director at Forth Valley Royal Hospital,

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impede the UK ‘s economic recovery. Gordon Banks MP said; “This is the very worst news – but not unexpected unfortunately as the Coalition Government has failed to wake up to the fact that we are not in the midst of an economic boom. They need to do all they can to drive the construction industry because it will drive the UK’s economic recovery. The same has to be said of the Scottish Government and it was disappointing to see that a fifth of sub-contracts for the Forth Crossing project are going to overseas firms with almost a half of contracts going to non-Scottish firms. When only £72 million of contracts from a £1.6 billion project are going to Scottish workers, it blows apart their claim that the ‘biggest infrastructure project for a generation’ would provide a lasting legacy of Scottish jobs. Both the FMB survey results and the CPA forecasts give serious cause for concern because we should be seeing some signs of improvement but instead the forecast is for further gloom. The governments in Scotland and Westminster need to concentrate on introducing policies that will encourage growth not continue to drain the sector.”

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group of young people from Tullibody have carried out a series of conservation projects on their way to achieving the John Muir Discovery Award. The Young Fishers of the Delph Pond, a group of young people supported by Clackmannanshire Council’s Youth Services Detached Youth Work Team, went to Wester Dollarbeg Farm in July to undertake the discover and explore stages of their own John Muir Discovery Award. Councillor Donald Balsillie, Convener of the Council’s Enterprise and Environment Committee, said: “In the light of their experiences it was a natural progression for the group to return and go on to achieve their John Muir Discovery Award. I am very pleased on behalf of the Council that our Detached Youth Work Team have been able to support them in achieve their objectives.” The group explored the woods and took part in a nature treasure trail as well as planting the farms hedgerows with wild flower seeds. They kept a diary of their experiences through the use of disposable cameras and through meeting with the youth workers to discuss their experiences and feelings of living in the natural environment of the farm and the surrounding countryside. The group originally came

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they also experienced different forms of angling and travelled to the Gartmorn Dam, Loch Venechar, Loch Glow and the Hopetoun Fishery. Angling was used as a method of encouraging the group to engage constructively with the outdoor environment and to also learn good practices in fish welfare. With the support of the National Trust for Scotland they also carried out a survey of the invertebrates which inhabited the pond. They successfully identified: bloodworms which are midge larvae; fresh water snail Land snail; greater and lesser water boatmen; dragonfly nymphs; dragonfly’s; and frog spawn. The final stage of their Award is called the “sharing stage” and a significant part of this will involve the group producing their own DVD and photo documentary of their experiences both on the farm and back at the Delph Pond in Tullibody. They hope to hold a John Muir evening sometime in November with the group inviting along friends, supporters and family to share their experiences of the outside world. To contact Clackmannanshire Council Youth Service about this Project or youth work more generally please phone 01259 450000 and for further details on the John Muir trust and their variety of awards, training and events please go to www.jmt.org

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Lornshill Academy Notes Science Faculty Last month the senior pupils studying Chemistry attended a presentation by Paul Gornall from the Institution of Chemical Engineers. The pupils were given a fascinating insight into the world of Chemical Engineering and the many interesting career paths open to them in this field of study. The S1 pupils recently attended a ‘Zoolab’ presentation, held in the school library. During this show they not only learned about some unusual and exotic animals, but were able to gain a close up and ‘hands on’ experience of creatures such as giant snails, corn snakes, giant millipedes, cockroaches, rats, tarantulas, etc. The presentation linked well with the Biodiversity topic within the S1 Science course. The pupils are currently investigating animal habitats in the school grounds and surrounding areas and learning about how animals adapt to living in different environments. The Advanced Higher Chemistry and Biology students have spent several days studying and researching at Forth Valley College. At the Falkirk campus the Chemistry students were involved in Instrumental Chemical Analysis, while the Biologists at the Stirling campus were conducting ELISA assays. The students all gained

football fiesta. Sincere thanks to everyone, and especially to the Senior pupils’ organising committees, for making the event such a success. Work Experience. S4 pupils will be on work experience over the next two weeks. We are grateful to the large number of local companies who provide places for our pupils. valuable practical experience which complements their Advanced Higher course work. S3 Parent’s Evening There will be a Parents’ Evening on Monday 29th October from 4.30 – 7.00pm. The evening is aimed at S3 parents but please remember that any parent/carer of any pupil in any year group may arrange to meet with staff during the evening. Please contact your child’s House Office

should you wish an appointment to discuss the progress of a pupil in a year group other than S3. Fun-tastic Friday All pupils and staff took part in another whole school fundraising activity, this time to mark the last day of term on Friday 12th October. Over £1600 was raised from the various stalls, non-uniform contributions and the

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Alloa Record & CD fair Sun 28th October, 11am-4pm, Claremont Lodge Hotel, Kellie Place, 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. Shopping event: A craft fair is being held on Saturday, October 27 at Moncrieff United Free Church Hall, Drysdale Street, Alloa between 11am and 2pm. There will be 20 or more stalls at the event, selling crafts, gifts and a lot more. There is something for everyone. The event is free entry. 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

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. 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 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 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. 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. This week sees the Wee County Crafters preparing for their appearance at the Scottish Woodworking and Power Tool Show at Ingliston on Friday and Saturday. Following last year’s outing as Forth Valley Woodcarvers, they have been asked back in their new and enlarged form. The show has everything for amateur and professional woodworkers with demonstrations, classes and trade sales stands offering great bargains. Open from 9.30AM to 4PM each day, entry is charged at £7.00 with under 16s admitted free – and free parking! Closer to home, the committee

welcomed Peter Griffin as Secretary, taking over from Ian Meacham. Ian stepped into the breach at very short notice and has given sterling service at a difficult time. Peter brings his experience working for national charities and we look forward to a fruitful association. Last week we asked if anyone had a lathe mouldering in their shed. We would now like to extend this appeal to any woodworking tools that you might have surplus. Several of our unwaged members want to try their hand at simple joinery projects – bird boxes, bird tables and other small items. Last Tuesday saw our chairman frantically improvising a kit of hand tools from odds and ends. The sort of thing we are looking for includes joiners’ measuring tapes and rules, squares, planes, saws, hammers, hand drills – the contents of a typical toolbox in fact. Any contributions would be gratefully received The contact details for anyone wishing to come and see what it’s all about on Tuesday mornings, Wednesday mornings and evenings and Friday mornings are now: Richard Douglas, 07778 327 545, richard@douglasfoto.force9.co.uk and Peter Griffin peterfgriffin@ tiscali.co.uk On Thursday 8th November in Alva Parish Church at 7.30pm, the Scottish Charity Aid4AIDS is holding it’s AGM. For those who wish to find out about Caroline & Joyce’s recent trip, there will be a Presentation, with refreshments served. All Welcome. Alva Toddlers continue our usual Tuesday and Friday sessions at the Cochrane Hall 9.30am to 11.30am. Friday 26th will be a Yoga session with Karina for all children and adults to join in. All pre-school children, and their grown-ups are very welcome. £2 per family, first session is free. Under 1s are now Free at both sessions. All children get a healthy snack and milk, and there’s a coffee bar for the grown-ups. As a very special event, on Tuesday 30th October we will be part of the Clackmannanshire Storytelling Festival, with Amu Logotse bringing us African drums and Storytelling for “Come Beat the Drum.” This session will be free for everyone!

Clackmannan Clackmannan Parish Church: Sunday Worship, including the Guild Dedication Service, is at 11.00 am in the church, and there is a Traidcraft stall afterwards. Sunday School including a Crèche and Vision

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What’s on in your weecounty Group for younger secondary school pupils meet during the service every week. We are again supporting the Alloa Food Bank during October and the collection starts this Sunday. Tins, packets,cartons and jars of food (detailed list available) can be donated at church each week. Our afternoon service, for those who cannot get to a morning service, is in the Bruce Memorial Hall at 3.00pm. Transport is provided if you require it. If you would like to join us please speak to your elder or phone the office when it is open for details. At 7.30 pm on Monday the Guild entertainment will be provided by Maria Miller and her Circle Dancers. In coming weeks the Guild will be supporting the annual Blythswood Care Shoebox Appeal targeted at various countries in Eastern Europe. Information leaflets are available if you want to support them in this venture. On Tuesday the Coffee Morning is open from 10.00 am. in the Church Hall and the Kirk Session meet at 7.00 pm. (Please note the change of date!) 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. 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. CRAFT & GIFT FAYRE Saturday 27 October gives you the perfect start to your Christmas shopping in Clackmannan Town Hall. From 10.00.am until 2.00 pm you will have access to very desirable handcrafted items of jewellery, artwork, toys, hand knits and lots more. Tea, coffee and home baking will be available for an entrance fee of £2.50 (£3.00 for a family). 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. Clackmannan Parish Church of Scotland Sunday Worship is at 11.00 am in the church when the Sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated. Sunday School including a Crèche and Vision Group for younger secondary school pupils meet during the service every week. We have again been supporting the Alloa Food Bank during October and the final collection will be this Sunday. Tins, packets, cartons and jars of food (detailed list available) can be donated at church. At 7.30 pm on Monday the Guild will hear about the SSPCA’s animal welfare centre. In coming weeks the Guild

will be supporting the annual Blythswood Care Shoebox Appeal targeted at various countries in Eastern Europe. Information leaflets are available if you want to support them in this venture. 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. 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 Museum Book Sale: A book sale is being held on Thursday, October 25 between 11am and 1pm and 2pm and 3pm. Anyone wishing to donate books which can be uplifted call 01259 742 282. 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.

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 Menstrie Parish Church: Rev. M Lovett welcomed Margaret Shuttleworth as a guest preacher on Sunday. In her talk to the children she demonstrated that although we are all different god 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 three-years old are welcome. A healthy snack and drink are provided. A chance for mums and to interact together through play and planned craft activities. £1.50 per visit – first session free. For more information call in or telephone Sarah on 01259 761 098.

Sauchie Sauchie and Fishcross UF Church: Sauchie and Coalsnaughton Parish Church: Charity Paychic Night: A charity night is being held in The Oakwood, Sauchie in Thursday, November 8 at 7.15pm. There will be a special raffle for Mini Reading/ Healing costing £5 each and all money raised will go towards the Children’s Charity P F C C. Tickets can be purchased from Kelly by calling her on 07843 143892 or by Facebook- PFCC. 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 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

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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. Epilepsy Meeting: An Epilepsy Meeting for people with epilepsy, their family, carers and friends will take place on Wednesday 31 October 10.00am – 12.00pm in the Health Education Room (next to WRVS Café), Clackmannanshire Community Healthcare Centre, Hallpark Road, Sauchie. All welcome. Talk topic for October is Epilepsy and Memory, followed by tea/coffee. To book a place, please leave a message for Epilepsy Connections fieldworkers on 01324 673750. Sauchie & Fishcross U F Church

Last Sunday morning, Rev Graham Brown spoke on “Church Growth and Spiritual Problems”. Ella Bingham read selected passages on the life of the church in Ephesus. In the evening, the theme was “A Beautiful Christian”. The Bible Reading was Psalm 15. The Women’s Christian Fellowship meets on Wednesday October 24 at 7.30 p.m. There will be a speaker from “Mary’s Meals”. The Women’s Association will meet on Thursday at 2.15 p.m. This will be a Women2gether. The Leo Club meets on Friday at 6 p.m. Primary School children meet until 7.30 p.m. and Secondary School children until 8 p.m. There will be a Men’s Breakfast on Saturday at 9 a.m. when Rev Jimmy King will be the speaker. Services will be as usual on Sunday at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Kites Group and Creche meet as usual at 11 a.m. Remember to put clocks back one hour.

Tillicoultry E.U. Congregational Church This Friday, 26th Oct. Is our Bingo Tea, Centenary Hall 7:30pm. The church sanctuary is open daily 10-4 to anyone who would like to enjoy some peace and quiet. Our tea room is in the church at the same time with new menu and daily specials. Come and meet friends for a chat and a wee cuppa. Bible study meets Mon. 7pm in church hall, Thu. 1pm in vesry. Prayer group is Thu. 11am in vestry, these groups are open

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he first race of the East District Cross Country League was held on Saturday at Stirling University. Children from Clackmannanshire Primary schools ran the race as part of Wee County Harriers Athletics Club. The children had been selected by their school as having shown talent in cross country running and were invited along to the event by Clackmannanshire Sports Development. Of those selected, 28 took part in the event, in the under 11 years race. The course was approximately 1600m

and was a fast race, with around 120 boys and girls taking part; the majority of whom are club athletes. Education, Sport and Leisure Convener, Councillor Ellen Forson, said: “The support for Clackmannanshire children was fantastic, with parents, grandparents, school staff and head teachers going along to support the children.” The under 11 girls came 4th overall in the team results out of 14 teams, an amazing achievement for the girls who are not members of a competitive running club.

to anyone. Our Sunday service begins 11am with Sunday School, refreshments and fellowship after the service. This week is Reformation Sunday. 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.

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.

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.

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.

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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. 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 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. Bookbug: Go along and join free rhyme, song and storytelling for

under fives at Tullibody Library, the Civic Centre, on Wednesdays from 10am till 10.30am, excluding school and public holidays. Tullibody History Group: The next talk of the season will take place on Thursday October 25 at 7-30pm. In Tullibody Heritage Centre, Abercromby Place. The topic will be “What the Vikings Did For Us” By Julian Ward. Tea/coffee will be served afterwards and there will be a nominal charge for the evening. During the winter months the Heritage Centre can accessed by contacting 01259 723376. Groups and individuals all welcome

Muckhart Muckhart SWRI: Our November meeting will be held on November 20 in the Coronation Hall, Muckhart at 7.30pm when we will have a Jewellery Demonstration. Competitions will be a Favourite Necklace and 3 x Treacle Toffee. New members will be made very welcome.

Stirling “ Osteoporosis Support Group The Forth Valley Group will be having their monthly drop-in Coffee Morning on Saturday 27th October from 10.30 - 12 in the Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum, Dumbarton Road, Stirling. All welcome. For further information phone 01786 463098 or e-mail janice. paterson@hotmail.co.uk “

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the Council’s Health and Care Committee, said: “We were delighted that Johnny agreed to come along and entertain the patients during his trip to the town. It was a great surprise for all of them, who knew that an entertainer was coming along, but were thrilled when Johnny walked in wearing his full Elvis outfit.” The World Champion Elvis impersonator spent an hour at Ludgate House, singing a variety of Elvis numbers, including “American Tril-

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10 Box Office Releases to see November 2012

he Shining; dir. Stanley Kubrick; released November 2ndStarring: Jack Nicholson, Shelley Duvall, Danny LloydAn adaptation of Stephen King’s bestseller, Kubrick’s nightmare can’t be criticised from a film perspective. A father goes mad whilst trying to write and look after a desolate out of season hotel, to his family’s horror. The Master; dir. Paul Thomas Anderson; released November 2nd Starring: Philip Seymour Hoffman, Joaquin Phoenix, Amy Adams Stellar actors team up with the filmmaker behind Magnolia for this tale of post-war psychology. A veteran returns home, unsure of his future, only to become enthralled by The Cause and its inspiring leader. Argo; dir. Ben Affleck; released November 7th Starring: Ben Affleck, Bryan Cranston, John GoodmanAlan Arkin also makes an appearance in this non-too shabby espionage thriller from Affleck’s directorial oeuvre. Here a CIA operative comes up with a risky plan to free Yanks from Iran as the revolution turns ugly. Aurora; dir. Cristi Puiu; released November 9th Starring: Cristi Puiu, Clara Voda, Valerie SeciuThe follow up to 2005’s The Death of Mr Lazarescu sees Romanian filmmaker Puiu weave a poignant tale about Viorel, an engineer and divorced father of two who suffers an imperfect fall without glory. End of Watch; dir. David Ayer; released November 21stStarring: Jake Gyllenhaal, Michael Pena, Anna KendrickThe man behind Training Day and The Fast & The Furious returns to police action. Two young LAPD officers find themselves marked men after confiscating cash and

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have been becoming better and better. I will be looking forward to seeing how everyone is dressed this year.

Taurus (21 April - 21 May) xxxxxxxxx Life is about to step up a gear so buckle

New Release ames Bond is finally about to release their new creation Skyfall into cinemas on Friday and personally I am very excited. James Bond has been a massive hit with the last three films that were released and this one seems to be no different. The soundtrack for the action packed spy film was first aired in the charts last week and has made it to number 5 in last weeks top 40. The song was recorded by Adele, who is well known for her killer ballads and heart warming songs. The film has already created a lot of hype and when it is released on Friday, a lot of people will be dying to see this long awaited creation. I personally can’t wait.

DIRTY HARRY I don’t object to Prince Harry going to Vegas. Nor do I object to him getting plastered, taking a couple of dirties back to his hotel room, playing strip billiards, and getting photographed wearing nothing but a smile. But I do object to paying for it. According to my mate Spanner, the Royal Family only costs each tax payer £2 per year. Which is a

Gemini (22 May - 21 June) A sign who can be a little confusing as xxxx to what you want it is time to sort out the wheat from the chaff, time to allow the passion of life to come to the fore front of your life and take a risk into getting what you want for a change, new doors are being opened, go on walk in! Cancer (22 June - 23 July) What would life be like if we didn’t xxxxxxxxx have any problems? Boring? Well you r problems are not as bad as you think and if you put two heads together rather than one you will come to the conclusion a lot faster, try to leave the past in the past, it has no use in the present!

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

steal compared to the entertainment value they provide. Personally I don’t find anything about them even remotely entertaining and would rather spend my £2 on something else. The antics of The Sun surprised me. First they refused to print the Prince Harry picture, but got a model to pose it. What next from Britain’s top tabloid- “We won’t print the hideous pictures of the

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xxxxxxxxx There are endings and new beginnings now for some and as the moon is in Libra some may be thinking of long lost loves, please do not go over past pains, learn, move and become stronger from the lesson it taught a sign of polar opposites you must be aware that you are always in control of your own emotions, love yourself and everything else will be good.

Capricorn (22 Dec - 20 Jan)

A time of stress is leaving you now and xxxxx you begin to see the way forward a sign of depth and tenacity you are now feeling strength and optimism returning to you and some of you will find yourselves arranging your finances, insurance policies and bond, as you make sure your nest egg is enough to cushion you over the winter just as a squirrel collects its nuts.

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massacre, but here instead are re-enactments posed by models caked in fake blood. Then they performed a complete U-turn, and printed it as it was “in the public interest”. Yes, to members of the public who are morons it might be. As a result, many people are now boycotting The Sun. Funny how they didn’t do so when The Sun printed lies about Hillsborough victims. Or hacked people’s phones. It appears that Harry saw the film “The Hangover” and thought to himself “Cool, I’ll have some of that”. So maybe we’ll hear even more about his drunken exploits over the next few weeks as his memory returns?

Sagittarius

(23 Nov - 21 Dec) xx of the luckier sign you seem to One be falling into another phase of good fortune, you are now walking away from people and projects that do not coincide with your own wave length, this is good news indeed as sometimes you allow people (not many) to influence you, but now you see the light and you are now heading towards a positive time.

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Scorpio (24 Oct - 22 Nov)

Sensual, xxxxxxxxdeep Scorpio, why oh why do you like to go the long way for a short cut, why can you not go the tested route? New doors are options for transforming your working life and honesty and compassion are the key factors for your emotional life, a sign of great intuition if you can keep out of your head long enough ,try to trust your gut!

yourself in and get ready to get into the fast lane, people will make demands on your time and you are being recognised for your talents, new people place and responsibilities come flowing to you now, so be prepared to say no to those who are not going to take you to your goals.

Libra

(24 Sept - 23 Oct) No one like a martyr and accepting an xxxxxxxxxx unpleasant situation for the sake of peace, is and will cause you and you alone grief, time to take a closer look at those around you and push yourself into new pastures, some of you may need to keep an eye on your health as blood test are prominent for some, keep fatty foods at bay too.

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Halloween as people spend months deciding what they want to be dressed as. Some of the most popular outfits have been; witches, super hero’s and vampires and each year the outfits

Aries (21 March - 20 April) xxxx The moon in Libra is making you look at all your relationships and you are mulling over who is best to keep on side and who to let go, scruples will not come into it this time around and all judgements will be based on loyalty, remember to try to be tactful as you never know when you may need to call in a favour.

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All day dining in the restored 19th Century Steading with the backdrop of the stunning Ochil Hills,. The Courtyard Restaurant is the perfect place for a relaxed meal, with good food and fantastic wine set against a stunning backdrop. Dollar Road, Tillicoultry Clackmannanshire FK13 6RR Tel: 01259 752522 E-Mail: info@harviestouncountryhotel.com Web: www.harviestouncountryhotel.com The Harviestoun Hotel offers the opportunity drive of the majority of Clackmannanshire it to host your Christmas in one of the most will make anyone’s x-mas extra special. stunning locations in Clackmannanshire or for that matter anywhere in the country. They will take care of your needs for Easily accessible and within 10 minutes live music or disco with DJ and provide a

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ating out is firmly ingrained in British behaviour despite the tougher climate. But the rise of discounting and vouchers, such as twofor-one and 50% off deals, means these have now become a central feature of the restaurant sector.In fact, discounts and vouchers are such an essential of eating out today that 17% of UK adults say they would stop going to a restaurant if it called time on discounting. New research reveals that more than half of Brits regularly use discount vouchers and a third of them use them most of the time.The trend has been recognised by operators, with 45% expecting discounting to become more widespread in future.Almost half of businesses using these initiatives report a rise of up to five per cent in sales, directly attributable to these offers. A further 51% believe that footfall would slow if they dropped the discounts.Half of all consumers surveyed for the

Allegra’s Project Restaurant study in association with Barclays claim they eat out with as often as they did a year ago, while 13% say they eat out more often. However, more than a quarter of respondents are trading down, visiting lower priced restaurants to save money.The report, which surveyed over 12,000 consumers about their eating-out habits and close to 300 industry leaders about their expectations for the industry, forecasts the sector will grow by 5.6% this year to a total of £11.1bn.Mike Saul, Head of Hospitality & Leisure at Barclays, says: “Eating out has become part and parcel of many consumers’ lives, and is no longer a rare treat.”But as discretionary spend continues to come under pressure, consumers are taking active steps to switch their spending towards more affordable restaurants. As a result there has been a clear shift by operators to meet these price sensitive needs.”As

we look ahead, operators will be faced with a juggling act to manage consumer price expectations whilst building long term loyalty. We are already seeing exciting innovations to this end and a continued focus on the quality of experience will ensure the sector’s projected growth remains on trend.”Additional findings include:70% of consumers surveyed expect to eat out at the same rate as they have done in the past year in the next 12 months.Italian remains the nation’s favourite dining out dish, voted for by 40%, while Indian came second with 30%.The average spend per person is £12.98 for lunch and £20.13 for dinner.Men are more likely to spend more than women, and the over-60s are the highest spending group. Anya Marco, Director of Insight, Allegra Strategies, adds: “Although industry sentiment is guarded, understandably dampened by a cautious economic outlook, it is clear that UK

consumers are refusing to give up on affordable eating out.”The report shows that visit frequency is expected to remain stable and regardless of prevailing economic conditions, people are determined to continue

to enjoy themselves when they can.”Successful operators in the branded restaurant market recognise the pressures on household budgets. By focusing on more innovative ways to deliver value for money,

it is these operators who are benefiting most from the continued propensity to habitually eat out and spend on experiences that cannot be easily replicated at home.”

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CARE SUPPORT WORKER Job No: SLN/23099 SOC Code: 6115 Wage: ÂŁ6.19 PER HOUR Hours: 1 - 40 HOURS PER WEEK. 0 HOUR CONTRACT Location: STIRLING FK8 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 09 October 2012 Pension details: Pension available Description: Full driving licence and own transport essential although we will accept applications from those willing to walk or take public transport. We are looking to recruit experienced care support workers as well as those who care enough to be trained to support service users in their own homes in Stirling and surrounding areas. Full orientation training programme is given. Successful applicants are required to provide an PVG disclosure. Expense will be met by applicant but after 6 months of employment half the cost is reimbursed 0 hours contract discuss further with employer. Phone in the first instance to express an interest How to apply You can apply for this job by telephoning 01786 451500 and asking for Carewatch Recruitment. Employer Carewatch Forth

TEAM LEADER Job No: ALL/24016 SOC Code: 7212 Wage: ÂŁ7.00 per hour Hours: 25 per week 5 days over 7 between 7.30am - 8pm Location: Alloa, Clackmannanshire FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 17 October 2012 Pension details: Pension available Description: Experience preferred but not essential in catering. Must have good knowledge of food and heathland safety is essential, be able to a run a team in the absence of the manager, must be computer literate and be flexible and must have a can do attitude. Duties to include serving the customer, and serving of meals. How to apply

HOLIDAY SUPPORT TECHNICIAN Job No: ALL/24001 Employer Reference: HST Vacancy SOC Code: 5223 Wage: Competitive rates of pay apply Hours: 37.5 PER WEEK, MON FRI, TIMES TO BE AGREED Location: Scotland FK14 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 11 October 2012 Closing date: 02 November 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: The principal duties of a Technician are to: carry out site operational and maintenance duties including both scheduled and unscheduled turbine maintenance; respond to breakdown calls; site safety and environmental management. Candidates must have a minimum of an NVQ level 3 in an electrical and/ or mechanical engineering discipline and experience in an electro/mechanical engineering environment. Previous experience in this work is preferable but not essential. Training will be provided as

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GENERAL MANAGER Job No: ALL/23966 SOC Code: 1225 Wage: ÂŁ26000 TO ÂŁ30000 PER ANNUM Hours: MAINLY MONDAY FRIDAY, SOME WEEKEND AND EVENINGS REQUIRED Location: ALVA, CLACKMANNANSHIRE FK12 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 08 October 2012 Closing date: 25 October 2012 Pension details: Pension available Description: Main duties: Lead on all operational duties related to the day to day running of a community sports centre. Develop the programme in accordance with the charitable objectives of the organisation. Foster public relations and develop partnerships to generate additional income. Manage a team of paid staff and volunteers. Ensure our statutory responsibility health safety is complied with. Minimum HND in Leisure Management or a

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VALETER - PART TIME Job No: SLN/23101 Employer Reference: R3/804 SOC Code: 9233 Wage: MEETS NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE Hours: 5 DAYS FROM 7 Location: STIRLING FK7 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 09 October 2012 Pension details: Pension available Description: We are currently recruiting at our Citroen Hyundai Dealership, Stirling for the following positions. VALETERS - PART TIME. We are looking for individuals who are self-motivated and able to communicate well with others. The ideal candidate will need to interact with customers and staff in a professional manner. A full driving licence held for a minimum of 1 year is essential. The successful candidates will benefit from excellent working conditions, extensive training, life assurance and private health care, making our package one of the best in the industry. Hours of work are Monday Friday 08.00am - 13.00pm or Monday - Friday 12.30pm - 17.30pm. EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE ARNOLD CLARK GROUP IS OFFERED SUBJECT

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any of us will choose a house based on those immortal words ‘original features’. Fireplaces, wooden floors, ceiling coving and old pine doors are all things that can raise a house above the pack when it comes to the estate agents details. But more often than not those much-loved features have seen better days - pitted boards, crumbling plaster and peeling baths - fine in theory but those promises to fix them up are often forgotten in among the important task of living day to day in a property. However, whether you’re fixing up to sell or just want to give your home the love it deserves it’s important to respect original features and restore them extremely carefully - a bodge job

won’t see the house through another year, let alone 150. Many professionals advocate using like for like when restoring a Victorian or Edwardian home, making new additions blend in with old, while others suggest respecting the original by making alterations and additions obvious. The benefit to this is not only in adding your own mark to a place but also in realising that a copy is not as desirable as an original. If you desperately wish to keep an old home in the state it was intended to be your first stop should undoubtedly be the local reclamation yard or handy website www.salvo.co.uk where you can pick up anything from paving slabs to sash windows, plaster mouldings to butler sinks, church pews and

even school toilets. You might also wish to build up a network of local builders who will get in contact if they remove something you need from another house or even knock on the doors of homes which are obviously being renovated. While restoring wooden doors and floors may seem as simple as a sanding and waxing job, often panels or boards may need replacing or woodworm may need to be treated. For the perfect finish hire a professional who will know how to use the unwieldy floor sander and exactly what products to use on your wood. Additionally a carpenter can suggest ways in which warped or ill fitting doors can be improved. Original bathroom fittings can look wonderful but there’s no deny-

ing that tens of years of wear and tear can take their toll. With a little attention lavished on them ball and claw baths, butler sinks and even old loos can be given a gleaming new lease of life. Again, rejuvenating a cast iron bath might be best left to a professional although home re-enamaling kits are available. A toilet bowl, even one as old as your Granny, can be cleaned using good old fashioned housewives tips such as bicarbonate of soda or indeed a professional can resurface both bowl and tank for you. Of course, with the new backto-basics trend in interiors you may choose to make a feature of crumbling plaster and chipped fire surrounds there’s never been a better time to work that ‘worn in’ look.

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aguar keeps adding to its collection of awards and titles with their ever popular XF range and perhaps none more so that Jaguar XF being awarded Car of the Decade by the Southern Group of Motoring Writers (SGMW), adding to its collection of more than 100 awards. The SGMW is made up of 30 motoring journalists, editors and authors, and the XF was awarded Car of the Decade at an event to mark the group’s 10thAnniversary. Sue Baker, the Chairman for the SGMW, said: “The Jaguar XF has a style, grace and driving calibre that impressed our members enough to make it our outstanding choice as Car of the Decade as we celebrate the group’s 10th anniversary. “With its proud heritage, voluptuously sculpted design, engineering precision and wow-factor cabin, the XF is a worthy winner of this notable award.” Jeremy Hicks, Managing Director, Jaguar Land Rover UK, said: “The XF has seen real success since its launch in 2008, and to receive this award from the Southern Group of Motoring Writers, in which the most significant cars of the past ten years have been considered, is another fantastic accolade. Over 52,000 XF models have been sold in the UK and the awards tally has risen to over 100 globally. The introduction of the 2.2-litre diesel engine to the XF range has opened doors in the corporate market - an area we take very seriously and in which we see great growth potential.” One of the principal developments of the XF has been the introduction of new powertrains which has seen improvements to fuel efficiency and emissions performance and opened up new market opportunities. The XF 2.2-litre diesel for instance, which boasts highly competitive CO2 emissions, starting from just 135 g/km and economy of 55.4 mpg, has opened up opportunities in the corporate sector. The introduction of the XF Sportbrake will also open up new market opportunities.

XF named as car of the decade Tuesday 23.10.12

PETROL PRICES

UNLEADED ASDA - Alloa - 135.7 Morrisons - Alloa - 135.9 Tesco - Alloa - 136.9 Gulf - Tullibody - 138.9 Highest - 138.9 DIESEL ASDA - Alloa - 139.7 Morrisons - Alloa - 139.9 Tesco - Alloa - 140.9 Gulf - Tullibody - 143.9 Highest - 144.9 Source: petrolprices.com Prices correct at time of print.

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Tuesday 23.10.12

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The fishing has continued to improve right through October and seems to be getting better every week with the falling temperatures. Small brightly coloured lures seem to be taking the better bags of fish with dancer, damsel, mini-cat and orange coloured patterns fishing the best. Some anglers are still taking fish on large dries throughout the day though. Top catches (last two

weeks); Alan Birrel (Sauchie) 2 blues 7lb; Ian Taylor (Tullibody); two blues for 9lb; Ross Hunter (Alloa) 10 release including a 6lb 8oz Tiger; Dougie McKenzie (Tillicoultry) 5 Blues and Rainbows for 13lb 8oz then four released; Mark Green 1 tiger and two rainbows for 9lb3oz; David Morrison (Carronshore) 5 rainbows for 14lb; Steven Brass (Dalgety Bay) 4blues 5 rainbows (two visits) 24lb; John Score (Alloa) 5lb 10oz Tiger and 2 rainbows.

For most of the week, the fishing at Swanswater was excellent. The rain all day Wednesday and the resulting slightly coloured water on Thursday put the fish off a little, but apart from those two days the conditions were excellent and plenty of fish were being landed. For most of the week the area around the dam was a bit of a hotspot, although fish were also being taken beside the big tree and on the island. Favourite patterns included the usual small lures and nymphs such as Dancer, Cat’s Whisker, Tadpole, Buzzer, Diawl Bach, Snatcher and Hare’s Ear. The fish were mostly being taken around three

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RUGBY

Alloa RFC 1st XV

Stirling University RFC 1st XV

try either side of half time was not enough to secure a home victory as the University side replied with 2 tries of their own in the second half in addition to 2 earlier penalties. Alloa started the match well and played some nice rugby on the heavy Earlsfield Pitch and Alan Keir was unlucky not to open the scoring when a long range penalty attempt sailed narrowly wide. But the Students weathered the early storm and deployed a clever kicking plan which continually had the home side retreating into their

own 22 metre area and they were rewarded with a penalty score when Alloa were adjudged to have illegally played the ball on the ground. The rest of the half was fought out in the middle of the pitch with honours mostly even. However, the Alloa side squeezed in front just before the break when Alan Keir dived over in the corner following a nice handling move through the back line and when Jamie Rankine scored almost immediately from the restart the home

sides hopes of a home win rose with a 10-3 lead. However, the side who now sit second top of the league had other ideas as they quickly pegged back 3 points with their second penalty of the match before sealing victory with 2 late tries. This is a young Alloa side who are developing fast in a tough league and they can take great heart from their recent performances as they prepare for this week’s visit to St Andrews where they meet local side Madras in what should be another closely fought affair.

Hillfoots 31 - 5 Ellon

fter a string of defeats on the road, Hillfoots got back to winning ways with a comfortable 5 tries to 1 victory over Ellon. The game was delayed 20 mins following an incident on the A90, forcing the Ellon bus into a long detour.’Foots received the kick off playing uphill and were quickly into their stride. The forwards were winning good ball and the backs looked comfortable with the ball in hand. Defences were on top for the first 15 mins, with neither side able to find a way through.’Foots broke the deadlock after good work from the forwards was rewarded with neat break from Jamie Murchie to sail in under

the posts. Next up was Paul Slade with a bulldozing run from his favourite position on the wing. Hillfoots were in control and Murchie collected his second of the game with another break to leave the visiting defence trailing. Murchie converted both of his tries.With half time approaching Hillfoots switched off and gave Ellon a lifeline with an unconverted score in the bottom corner. Half time 19-5 Kicking off downhill, ‘Foots set about extending their lead and grabbing the bonus point. A lack of composure, however meant it took the homeside nearly 15 mins to secure that extra point.

Ball was turned over in the ‘Foots half allowing the backs to break quickly downfield, good support from forwards saw the ball secured and after a couple of pick and gos, Keith Slade crashed over. With the visitors rarely venturing beyond their own half Hillfoots secured the win a pushover try credited to Chris Beetham. Gregor Manson converetd. Hillfoots finished the game on the front foot with only some desperate defence from the visitors keeping the score down. A vast improvement on the previous performances and with another 2 home games to follow, a huge incentive to improve their league position is firmly in the players hands.

Somerville 107 (AB), C Stein 105 (AA) 180s – G Clark (UA), B Keenan (OL), C Stein (AA) TENNENTS CUP QUARTER FINAL RESULTS – FRIDAY 19 OCTOBER 2012 Abercromby ‘A’ 2 - Oakwood Lounge 3 Star ‘A’ 3 - Abercromby ‘B’ 2 Johnstone 3 - Star ‘B’ 2 Gartmorn 5 - Star ‘C’ 0 SEMI FINAL

Oakwood Lounge v Star ‘A’ Johnstone v Gartmorn Both the Semi-final and final will be held in the Abercromby on Friday 9 November register by 7.30pm. CLACKMANNAN YOUTH DARTS This will be on Sunday 28 October in the Oakwood for 12.30pm. All youths 21 and under are welcome to come along.

DARTS DIVISION ‘A’ Abercromby ‘B’ 7 – Star ‘A 5 Upstairs ‘A’ 4 - Gartmorn 8 Oakwood ‘B’ 3 – Abercromby ‘A’ 9 Oakwood Lounge 9 – Weirs 3 Alva GC – Bye DIVISION ‘B’ Cairn 5 – Abercromby Arms 7 Peppes ‘A’ 8 – Peppes ‘B’ 4 Star ‘B’ 5 – Inn 7 Red Lion ‘B’ 8 – Upstairs ‘B’ 4 Red Lion ‘A’ 6 – Johnstone 6 Star ‘C’ – Bye Best Darts Doubles – N Wainwright/A Stark 28 (SA), G McKinsley/C Mitchell 28 (OL), C Paterson/J Foord 25 (RLA) Singles – R Japp 16 C Stein 18 (AA), C Mitchell 16, B Keenan 15 (OL) C Paterson 18 (RLA), A Hunter 19 (SB) High Checkouts – B

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Tuesday 16.10.12

BASKETBALL

Knights Men suffer defeat in busy weekend of action

very busy weekend for Stirling Knights Basketball saw six of the club’s team involved in league action across Scotland. First up, was the National League Men’s team who travelled to Glasgow University to take on a very talented group of mainly foreign students. The hosts started the game well, with Canadian player Al Alilovic capitalising on some poor passing and execution from Knights who ended the first period down 16-6. In the second, Knights found their offensive rhythm led by guard David Porter and continued to play some good defence closing the gap to 3 points before the University regained composure to go in at halftime 36-28 ahead. Crucially, Knights star Dan Donnelly picked up his 4th foul just before halftime and had to sit for most of the third period, which gave the Students a chance to take advantage behind Canadian guard John Bustin who rattled in the first twelve points of the quarter. Donnelly re entered the action and Knights fought back but lost captain Mark Duncan to his 5th foul and in the end the easy opportunities missed by Stirling meant a final score line of 83-71. Knights still managed to have four players in double figures with Donnelly on 18, David Porter 17, Jack Burgess 12 and Matt Dick 10. The students Canadian combo of Alilovic and Bustin added 27 and 24, with Lithuanian Zaliusmaus on 14. Knights Head Coach Pete Duncan “We’ve lost by 12 but we must have gifted them at least 20 points and that’s not including the easy stuff

we missed round the basket. Their foreign imports are great players but we are more than a match for them and hope to win against them in the return game at The Peak. ”Next up for the men is a crucial home clash this Friday against Glasgow Rocks, 8pm tip off where guards Cory McCabe and David Hannah should return for the home side. The Knights U18 Men were in National League Division 2 action on Sunday at The Peak. The boys, in their first ever season, lost to a good Renfrew Rocks side in their first match up while in the second game Knights suffered an agonising overtime defeat to Pentland Tigers. The U16 Men led by Coach Lynch fared better in the first Regional Development League day of the new season, winning against Edinburgh Kings and Falkirk Fury to go top of the league. The U14 boys and girls and Coaches Burgess and Evans had to field severely weakened teams due to the school holidays but the available players gave their all despite losing their match ups in Edinburgh. The newly affiliated SK Central Jaguars won their tie with Pleasance Pace and currently sit top of the Lothian League with five wins and no losses. That record is under threat when they face fellow table toppers Edinburgh Lions this Friday. This week sees the launch of the new Friday Knights Primary League, a new initiative by the Knights supported by Basketball Scotland’s ‘Future Clubz’ campaign to encourage basketball participation from Primary 5 - 7. Cluster coaching sessions

DARTS THE LEGENDS LIVE SPONSORED BY OAKWOOD & GH TAXIS The Legends of World darts head to Alloa Town Hall this Friday Oct 26th to help raise funds for the County. Eric Bristow , Bobby George , John Lowe and Bob Anderson will take to the stage. Tickets are only £10 , vIP £20 with vip tables of 8 £150 Tel 07872078715 for details. Doors open at 5pm for vip only. Players reception for vips at 6pm all other tickets 7pm LEAGUE HOLIDAY The League will be on Holiday for the Berwick darts weekend on Friday Nov 2nd only. The League will resume on Monday Nov 5th. CAPTAINS MEETING The Next Captains Meeting will be held in the Oakwood on Tuesday Oct 30th with a 730pm start. League fees £4 are due and ladies & gents Peter Hill Pairs names & fees. £5 Per Pair with a minimum of 3 pairs due. Tenders for

the Peter Hill Pairs Prelims & Finals & Primrose Shield Semis & Final will be taken. FACEBOOK All the Latest League & County news & results are on the County Facebook page: Clackmannan County Darts. ALLOA MASTERS QUALIFIERS The Masters Qualifiers will start again in Jan 2013. There will be 4 qualifier dates with 2 players from each date going forward to the finals in Aug. The top 8 will play off on stage during the day. At the finals with the top 4 taking on the pros for the Masters Title at Night ! The Masters Finals will be held in Alloa Town Hall on Saturday Aug 24th wih a 2pm start. The pro players heading to Alloa are New Grand Slam Winner Micheal Van Gerwin, Pdc World Champion Adie Lewis, European Champion Simon Whitlock & Siverback Tony O Shea with more to come! Tables & Tickets will be on sale Next Month !

DOLLAR GOLF for Wallace, Stirling, Balfron and Bannockburn will take place during the week and are followed by mini league on a Friday before the Men’s game. Knights Head Coach Pete Duncan “Its an exciting time for basketball in Stirling, we only started our youth teams 18 months ago and a lot of progress has been made. The Friday Knights league will ensure we are giving the best possible preparation to our future players by involving them from as young as Primary 5. I hope in 5 years that we will be fighting it out at the top of all the youth leagues.” The Knights have been nominated for seven awards at

the upcoming Stirling Sports Awards, which is held at Stirling Castle with this year’s guest speaker being Olympic Gold Medal winning triathlon Alistair Brownlee. The award nominations for Knights are: Development Club of the year, Lewis McGlasson - Young Sports Person, Knights U12 boys - Young Sports Team, Jack Burgess - Young Coach, Mitch Graham - Sporting Endeavour and Pete Duncan - Service to Sport. Stirling’s GB Olympic Basketball hero Kieron Achara was nominated by the club for Sports Person of the Year in recognition of his outstanding performances and achievements.

Dollar Golf Club - Results Pictured is the winning Scramble team (L-R) Stephen Leitch, Jerry Cant, Scott Maxwell, Carol Caren (Inset) Saturday 20th October - Mixed Texas Scramble It was very pleasing to have a dry day and pleasant, mild conditions for the first of the winter season’s mixed Texas Scrambles. In a good field the scramble format, as ever, produced some good scores with only those near

misses on the putting green separating first from last! 1st Carol Caren, Jerry Cant, Stephen Leitch, Scott Maxwell (7) 57.0; 2nd Ashley Leitch, Jim Currie, Charles Norman, James Roche (7.8) 58.2; 3rd Christine Hogg, Gordon Hyde, Terry Young, Bruce Neilson (7.1) 60.9. 2013 Membership Special Offer Join Dollar now to enjoy 14 months golf for the price of 12 - for further details please call 07703 572344.

Holl (24/11.52), David Nairn (25/11.52), Daniel Robbins (32/12.30), Ross Hutchison (38/12.47) and Matthew McGarva (40/12.52). The combined Under 15 Girls and Under 17 Ladies race (3200 metres) saw teammates Eilidh MacCorquodale (13/12.25) and Eilidh Russell (14/12.29) work closely together with Jodie Currie (24/12.53) also running well and playing the crucial role of final team counter for the overall female team which now lies in second place behind Edinburgh. As expected the three runners in the Under 15 Boys team impressed to finish second overall through Iain Davies (fifth/10.11), Jack Kerr (sixth/10.18) and Matthew Crawford (16/10.53).

The ladies had two laps of the undulating course (6000 metres) and, as defending Ladies senior title holders, continued this pattern with a solid team win.. Central’s leading trio of Lyndsay Morrison (second, 22:37), Jennifer Emsley (third, 22:44) and Catriona Buchanan (eighth, 23:30) had to follow in Gillian Palmer of Edinburgh AC who was race winner, but Central have a healthy lead in the team standings. A strong showing by Masters women completed the Central finishers, with Karen Kealey (47/ 28:13), Jane Waterhouse (50/28:29), Kate Weldon (55/28:59) and Elinor Coombs (70/30:32). Stuart McKinney was the only Under 17 Man competing for Central coming

through in 25th to cover the muddy course in 25min 33secs. It proved to be a fast moving yellow and blue train at the front of the three lap 9000metre Senior Mens race with Alex Hendry (29.14), Scott McDonald (29.17) and Alistair Hay (29.23) taking the first three places. Michael Wright (27/32.39), and Under 20 Men Tom Watson (37/33.42) and Ross Milne (47/34.22) closed in the Mens Team scoring in third overall. Phil Williams was the first Central Master home (57/34.59) with his team of David Eckersley (71/35.50), Alex Milne (80/36.14), Andy Turnbull (93/36.55), Richard Coombs (95/36.55) and Hugh Kerr (97/37.00) finishing as third

Masters team. Chris McHardy ran well for his 66th place (35.30) while Liam McCabe (109/37.37), Hugh Buchanan (112/37.44), David Lindsay (119/38.02), David McKinlay (119/38.02), Jonathon Barlow (135/39.23), Roger Greenaway (137/39.32), Gordon Adam (148/40.03), Stuart Watson (155/40.47) and Alan Gall (167/41.41) all came through in good order. There were some battles further down the field with newcomer Jan Thompson finishing 195th (44.03) and Cameron Campbell (209/45.26), George McHardy (217/48.14), Bill Gault (218/48.14) and Kenny Hislop (220/49.14) finishing off the Club’s effort with 27 runners finishing.

RUNNING

entral AC played hosts for the first match of the East of Scotland Cross Country League and took a major share of the glory in the mud at the University grounds, taking a one, two, three in the Men’s race and second and third in the Ladies. The day started with the combined Under 11 Girls and Boys race over a testing 1600metres course. The Girls finishers were Elizabeth Thompson (eleventh, 6.46), Darcy Baxter (twelfth, 6.46), Rosie Eckersley (23/7.12) and Charlotte Gallagher (28/7.26). With strong running the order of the day from the Under 11 Boys it was good to see Comnhall Ferguson running confidently for 15th with 6min

4secs followed by Euan Smith (22/6.13), Thomas Woods (40/6.38), Charlie Robbins (41/6.42), Thomas Robertson (61/7.12), Callum Turnbull (62/7.12) and Ross Coombs (68/7.31). A strong squad in the Girls Under 13 race (2800 metres) also started the league campaign well, taking the lead in the team race. Leading the team home with a good finish was Jenny Walls (fourth, 11.20), with fine runs from Madeleine Woods (eighth/11:57), Heather Scott (17/12.20), Jenny Holl (35/13.19), Lauren Turnbull (37/13.19), Eve Ogilvie (43/13.39) and Rachel Martin (52/15.16). The Under 13 Boys also impressed through Conor Ryan (16/11.02), Sandy

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Tuesday 23.10.12

POOL LEAGUE Clackmannanshire Pool League News Sponsored by Azad Tandoori

A League:- Crown A 5 Oakwood D 4 Alva Golf Club 3 Thistle 6 Inn 6 Peppes 3 Crown B 5 Rileys 4 Oakwood IFRMT 4 Allanbridge 4 B League:- Cairn A 7 Cairn C 2 Oakwood C 7 Upstairs 2 The Bank 5 Oakwood B 4 Bannockburn MW 7 Weirs 2 Eagle 5 Red Lion 4 Peppes B 4 Cairn B 5 Davy McGowan Memorial:Following the sad passing of the Oakwood’s Frank Jaffray’s father to which the whole league send their condolences,as a mark of respect the final due on Thurs was cancelled. As this date was freed up the Thistle kindly agreed to take on the Crown A in the semi final after this game had been originally forfeited. And what a game it turned out to be with the Thistle racing into an early 3-1 lead only for the Crown to fight back and level at 4-4. In the final match it looked like the Crown were ready to book their place in the final when Richard Polley hung the black only for Pete Smith to pull out what some players said was the best shot they had seen to reverse bank his yellow into the top pocket and pot his final yellow and with it the hanging black to take the Thistle into the final against the Oakwood which has been rescheduled for this Wednesday with both teams postponing their league matches to allow the final to be played. Good luck to both teams. Scottish Under 23 Final:The Crown’s Grant Polley took part in his first ever national final on Saturday at the Erskine Bridge hotel trying to win the Scottish Under 23 title and was up against Dunfermlines Liam Dunster. He was cheered on by a good few supporters from the wee county and Grant got off to the perfect start by winning the first two frames to settle his nerves. Back came Liam to lead 7-5 but Grant was not giving up lightly and took the next frame to be only one frame behind at 7-6. But it was not to be Grants title as Liam took the next frame and with it the match and national title. A tremendous effort from Grant and sure this will be the first of many finals that he will be involved in.

Photo:- Grant in action during the Under 23 final. Scottish Singles Finals:- Four players from the Wee County had come through pre-qualifying to take their place at the national finals also taking place at the Erskine Bridge hotel over the weekend. Unfortunately flu got the better of Sean McEwan(Thistle) and he had to withdraw the night before the event. First up was Pete Smith(Thistle) whom found himself in a repeat of the final from last years Scottish Finals against Pat Holtz. A missed black to level the match at 4-4 proved to be costly as Pat took the next 3 frames to lead 8-3 and despite a good finish from Pete in the next it only proved to be a consolation as Pat took the next and the match. Back to the qualifying next year for Pedro as this defeat drops him out of the top 16 in the rankings. Next up was Steven Dobbie (Oakwood) taking part in his first national finals. In a very entertaining match against Steven Kirkpatrick from Dumfries there was never much in this match and this saw the match reach 8-8 and a final frame decider with Steven Dobbie taking the chance presented to him to snatch a 9-8 win.However in his next match against former Scottish internationalist Paddy McMullen he was given a very harsh lesson in top class potting with Paddy hardly missing a ball and sent Steven out 9-0. Finally from the Wee County it was Stuart Anderson(Inn) who was making a fine return to the national scene. Stuart started off a little tentative but safely came through his first match 9-5 and was much more clinical in his second winning 9-2 against Garry Mitchell to see him through to Sunday. Here he was up against current Scotland A team player Gavin Phillips from Inverness. Stuart continued his excellent form and booked his place in the last 16 by despatching Gavin 9 frames to 5. However,this was where his run was to end after Scottish Senior runner-up Paul Harkness from Dumfries defeated Stuart 9-5. Great effort from Stuart and proved he can still compete with the best.

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JUNIOR FOOTBALL

Emirates Junior Scottish Ballingry Rovers

Sauchie Juniors

by Mark Wallace

t was the Emirates Juniors Scottish Cup weekend and Sauchie had an away match with the biggest spenders in the league, Ballingry Rovers. It was always going to be a tight and tense match which the score line proved. Based on this match the replay next Saturday will still be close to call. During the pre season, Ballingry Rovers, with the huge financial support of a prominent Fife businessman, created a whole new squad. They raided the senior leagues and the top junior teams to assemble their own dream team to challenge for the Premier League and the Scottish Cup. With players coming from Forfar Athletic, Montrose, East Fife, etc, they appear to have adjusted to life in the Junior scene as they sit at the top of the Premier League. The teams last met in May last season with Sauchie winning that day 3-2 on their crusade to win the league, however when the teams took to the park this time, there was only one survivor in the Ballingry team from that day, Ross Graham. Manager Fraser Duncan was again restricted within his team selection due to injuries. He replaced Steven Dolan and Grant Plenderleith with Steven Rennie and Ally Burns. The Ore Park pitch was very heavy due to the rain over the last few days, however the sun did make an appearance when the players took to the pitch. Brian Morgan had the first chance of the match with a shot from twenty five yards which went wide. Four minutes later, Ballingry’s number ten, John Martin got onto a low cross from Bobby Linn, which was blocked by King. Bobby Linn who has scored twenty two goals from sixteen starts this season was next

to test Darren Dolan. His free kick went over the wall however into the arms of the goalkeeper. In the early part of the match, Ballingry enjoyed the better part of the procession. They demonstrated the ability to move the ball quickly from one side of the pitch to the other and using Mowat and Linn on each flank. Ex-montrose’s player Jonathan Smart was mopping up the high balls put into his area with his height, leaving Gary Carroll with a difficult task. During this period, Martin should have scored when Linn put in a low cross which came to Martin. Unmarked at the far post, Martin took the hardest of the options and completely failed to connect with the ball, much to the relief of the large Sauchie Support. Dougie Cameron, brother of the Broughty Athletic manager,had his free kick attempt held by Dolan. Sauchie Juniors started to come into the match and started playing the ball along the ground with short passes. This brought Wilson and Cummings into the match, who were able to attack the full backs. Cummings and Purdie combined on the left side to swing a dangerous cross into the box, which Allison had to come off his line to punch clear. Linn continued to be a threat for Ballingry with his fast running and Kenny Feaks had the task of keeping him contained. He had several runs down the wing, which Feaks was able to put out of play. On the thirty minute mark, Sauchie had a strong claim for a penalty. After an attack from Sauchie where Morgan’s shot was block, the resulting corner was played to the edge of the box, which Morgan met but was blocked by the arms

of Cameron. Referee Duncan Smith waved play on, much to the protests of the Sauchie players. As the first half progressed, Sauchie were able to penetrate the Ballingry defence with much inter linking play between the midfield players and forwards. Graeme Gibson had an attempt on the Sauchie goals which failed to hit the target. From the left side, Morgan swung the ball into the box, which appeared to come off the head of Smart and over everyone until it came back off the bar and out for a corner. From the resulting corner, Morgan collected the ball, side stepped two players before hitting his shot over the bar. Craig Smart, at the other end got into the box before putting the ball across the goals, which Feaks cleared. Dolan demonstrated strong handling when Linn broke free from Feaks and hit a low shot which Dolan held, unlike his counterpart, Allison who split a low cross from Rennie who was played into space by Purdie. The ball was eventually cleared from the danger area. As half time approached, Darren Cummings linked up with Chris Purdie, which enabled Cummings to get a shot on goal, however just going wide. The last chance of the half fell to Craig Smart, who got onto a pass from Linn. Again Dolan brilliantly saved and held the shot. In the second half, Sauchie Juniors were playing up the slope. As like the first forty five minutes the players produced a lot of effort, however, without the final produce. Sauchie started brightly with Purdie and Cummings both having attempts. There was a dangerous momentfor the Sauchie supporters when

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Was the ball Over the line?

Bobby Linn advanced into the box and rounded the stretching Dolan before hitting his shot into the side net. The game, like a typical cup tie went from end to end with both teams battling to control the midfield. Gibson and martin both had attempts that went wide. Sauchie produced a great opportunity when the hard working Carroll was gifted a chance after Graham missed the ball. As Carroll lined up his shot from a tight angle, he did similar and missed the ball. A let off for Ballingry Rovers. On the seventy minute mark, Alan Comrie was introduced into the play, replaced an injured Ally Burns. After a lengthy injury, Comrie was warmly greeted by the Sauchie Support. Five minutes later there was a controversial moment, when Sauchie managed to get the ball into the net. Allison managed to block a shot which Wilson pounced onto and cut back to Cummings who then tapped the ball past Allison. As the players and supporters celebrated, the assistant referee, John Cooper adjudged that the ball had gone over the bye line before Wilson cut it back. Referee Smith went with his assistant’s decision and the scores remained level. Sauchie continued to press with attempts from Morgan and Comrie being cleared. Allison had to be quick and brave when he came off his line to block a long ball from Morgan which Cummings was chasing. A minute later, Wilson played in Cummings whose shot went out for a corner. From the corner, on the edge of the box, Wilson watched his shot go over the bar. As the game neared to an end, Ballingry Rovers created a couple of opportunities themselves with ex-Peterhead player, Rattray having a header saved, then Linn having a free kick which went close. The game ended with the ball bouncing around like a pinball in the Sauchie box before the referee blow for a foul on Dolan.

This proved to be the last piece of action, with a replay required to separate the teams. Manager Duncan can be the happier of the two managers with Balkie expecting a lot more from his expensively assembled team. Sauchie competed successfully in all areas of the park and can consider themselves extremely unfortunate to have had their goal disallowed. Sauchie Juniors now go into the replay with a lot of confidence and with the backing of a large home support, they must be looking to finish the tie off at Beechwood Park. Based on the first match, the replay promises to be a cracking match with plenty of excitement for the supporters. The kickoff for the replay this Saturday is at 2.30.

A first class Scottish cup tie on Saturday and one which would always prove to be a very hard and testing game for the team. Ballingry have spent a lot of money in the summer and Dave Baikie has reshaped the side completely with proven first class junior players and many seniors. Our players proved on Saturday that we are just as good as these players and we feel we had enough chances to win the game but Ballingry will also feel the same. We started the game very offensively with three players up front and many attacking players and this worked for us as we found Ballingry on the back foot for long periods. We played very well and kept the ball for periods which was pleasing and I felt we dictated the tempo of the game which is also pleasing. We had the ball in the back of the net in the second half with great work from Dougie ‘Jinky’ Wilson to create an opening and set Darren Cummings up who finished well but the linesman put his flag up for the ball being out. Ballingry also had several attacks on our goal and were a real threat down our right hand side but we managed to deal with it and our keeper Darren Dolan and back four were outstanding with Steven Rennie using his valid experience to defend very well. Credit to our team for the way they played our midfield also worked very hard with some precision passing from Chris Purdie and drive from Brian Morgan. I must offer praise to all the lads and the job has only just started as we are now looking forward to a replay this Saturday and will need to play even better than we did on Saturday to win the tie. The club are looking into starting an under 19s team for the start of next season. It forms the first part of the clubs plans to create a pathway for footballers in the local area and as part of our development for the team, to keep improving with young local players and allow these players to be involved in the top of junior football, anyone interested please contact myself via email fraser940@btinternet. com or contact a member of the club. Thanks for the support Fraser Duncan

Junior Football League Home Away TEAM Linlithgow Rose Boness United Kelty Hearts

P W D L F A 6 3 0 0 10 4 6 2 1 0 8 5 5 2 0 0 8 2 Hill of Beath Hawthorn 6 2 0 1 5 4 Broxburn Athletic 6 2 0 2 7 3 Bonnyrigg Rose 5 2 1 0 9 4 Sauchie Juniors 5 1 0 1 4 5 Carnoustie Panmure 5 1 0 1 2 3 Camelon Juniors 5 2 0 0 5 2 St Andrews United 6 0 1 2 4 12 Lochee United 3 0 1 1 3 6 Musselburgh Athletic 6 0 1 2 4 6

W D L F A 3 0 0 10 3 2 0 1 8 5 1 0 2 6 5 1 0 2 3 8 0 1 1 3 5 0 0 2 3 7 1 1 1 6 5 1 1 1 4 5 0 0 3 5 8 1 0 2 4 9 0 1 0 2 2 0 1 2 2 7

GD Pts 13 18 6 13 7 9 -4 9 2 7 1 7 0 7 -2 7 0 6 -13 4 -3 2 -7 2

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Big Ben strikes as Alloa collect valuable league points Alloa 1 Gordon (45)

Ayr 0 Referee:

Don Robertson

Att: 595 continued from back page could have been in for an early bath and can be considered lucky still to be on the pitch. Alloa now had hold of the game and should have been two up in the 78 min, sub Ross McCord found himself with plenty of space as he raced in on goal but his shot come cross went agonisingly wide. Very late on, Martin Grehan should have wrapped the points up for Alloa but his weak shot was well saved by Brown. A good all round display with the home defence always on top and a clean sheet for Bain. More importantly, three points in the bag. Full time ALLOA 1 AYR 0

Pictures by JAMES HENSBY

Manager’s comments

“It was a very good three points – I am pleased with it. I thought in the first half we passed it well and created a couple of chances. The second half was not as good as the first half but Ayr United are one of the promotion candidates so I am delighted with it. 1-0 clean sheet. We have a strong squad with the players we had on the bench and one or two that were left out – I am pleased with the way things are going but there is a long way to go. That’s the end of he first quarter of the season, 16 points is okay. I don’t look at other results I am only concerned with what I do and what the team does. I am pleased with the three points - the players worked very hard today. I know they can play a lot better but in the meantime it’s about winning the game. I thought we defended pretty well and were not under a lot of pressure – I think Scott Bain had maybe one save to make and that was about it – it was a comfortable day for Scott, which he is pleased with and the back four – I was delighted with the way they performed and the goal keeper - a great three points for us. We try and work on set pieces and the players know what they are doing and they have been doing it for the last year or so – they have not got all their rewards from it – I was pleased that the set piece worked and long may it continue. We need to get focused now for Albion Rovers next week. I know how they try and play and we will be a match for anybody on the day. I am pleased with the overall performance and the three points. I didn’t want to risk Darren today, but he came through ok - I was pleased with the two youngsters today – when they come on – I told them it was a team effort. I think it is important to have contacts –  Nicky Low only joined us on Thursday so he has to get used to the way we play. I have every faith in the players we have, it has been a good day.”

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lloa Athletic held a very successful Celebration Fund Raising Dinner in the Alloa town Hall on Saturday evening, 20th October, in celebration of last season’s Third division Championship success. The two main speakers on the evening were Bill Copeland and Willie Young. Bill is a former lawyer, born in Govan, who originally specialised in criminal defence but now a regular outstanding performer on the after dinner speaking circuit. He was returning after making his debut speaking in Alloa back in March, 2000 for the club’s 4th Sportman’s Dinner. Willie whilst another speaker was also master of ceremonies. Willie is also of legal background &

VERDICT SCOTT BAIN

AN OTHER CLEAN SHEET FOR THE BIG KEEPER WHO PASSED A LATE FITNESS TEST TO DENY AYR ANY POINTS - 8

JAMES DOYLE FULL OF ENERGY WITH HIS RIGHT SIDED RUNS NEVER PUT A FOOT WRONG ALL GAME. MOM - 9 DARYLL MEGGATT currently on UEFA Referee’s Observers List. Willie had been a top class referee in Scotland for 15 seasons prior to his active retirement as Class One Referee. Willie had been one of main speakers at 7th Annual Alloa Athletic Sportsman’s Dinner in 2003.

PART OF A BACK FOUR WHO NEVER GAVE UP ALL GAME, LIMITED AYR TO VERY LITTLE CHANCES - 8

BEN GORDON

THE BIG DEFENDER GOT THE WINNER ON THE HALF TIME WHISTLE FULLY IN CONTROL AT THE BACK - 8

JASON MARR

FANZONE Bus Times Roy Milne CSC Bus for this Sat’s game v Kilmarnock at celtic park 3pm ko departs; Menstrie – Holytree = 12.30pm Alva – Johnstone arms = 12.35 Tillicoultry – Volunteer = 12.45 Alloa – Peppes = 1pm Tullibody – Inn = 1.05 Stirling – Marches – 1.20pm Seats available , for more info contact website :www.roymilnecsc.net

GETS STRONGER WEEK IN WEEK OUT SETTLED IN WELL SINCE JOINING THE WASPS IN THE SUMMER - 7

DARREN YOUNG

BACK INTO THE HOLDING ROLE THE CAPTAIN WAS ALL OVER THE PARK IN QUEST OF THE POINTS NEVER LETS YOU DOWN - 8

KEVIN CAWLEY

THE WEEMAN IS LIKE A WASP ALWAYS BUZZING ABOUT PUT A FAIR SHIFT IN AS ALWAYS - 7

ROSS McCORD

HIS DRIVE AND PASSING GAME WAS IMMENSE. PUT IN THE TELLING CORNER FOR THE WINNER AND WON SPONSOR MAN OF THE MATCH - 8

ROBERT THOMSON

KEPT THE AYR BACK MEN ON THEIR TOES ALL GAME, HOOKED LATE ON FOR GREHAN - 7

GRAEME HOLMES

UNLUCKY NOT TO PUT HIS SIDE IN FRONT WITH A 20 YARD STUNNER RAN ALL DAY FOR HIS SIDE - 7

NICKY LOW

THE ON LOAN WIDE MAN CAN BE DELIGHTED WITH HIS FIRST GAME FOR THE WASPS RAN OUT OF STEAM LATE ON - 7

MARK DOCHERTY

ON FOR LOW, SETTLED WELL INTO THE CENTRE MID ROLE TO TIGHTEN THINGS UP - 7

RYAN McCORD

REPLACED CAWLEY AND SHOULD HAVE WRAPPED THE POINTS UP LATE ON BUT HIS SHOT/ CROSS WENT WIDE - 6

MARTIN GREHAN

ON FOR THE HARD WORKING THOMSON COULD HAVE SEALED IT FOR THE WASPS BUT SEEN HIS SHOT WELL SAVED BY BROWN - 6

Weekend Fixtures:

IRN BRU DIV 2 RESULTS

Saturday 27th October 2012

Saturday 20th October 2012 Albion 4 - 0 Arbroath

Alloa V Albion

Alloa 1 - 0 Ayr

Ayr V Arbroath

Brechin 3 - 0 Stranraer

Brechin V Stenhousemuir

East Fife 3 - 0 Forfar

Stranraer V Forfar

Queen of Sth 2 - 2 Stenhousemuir

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

P 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9 9

W 4 3 2 3 2 2 2 3 1 1

D 1 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 1 2

L F A 0 12 2 1 11 5 2 7 6 0 10 4 1 8 7 1 10 8 2 10 9 2 7 7 2 6 5 2 6 10

W 3 2 3 1 1 1 1 0 1 0

D 1 1 0 2 4 0 0 0 1 0

L F A GD PTS 0 9 2 17 23 2 8 8 6 16 1 9 4 6 16 2 6 15 -3 15 0 10 8 3 14 4 5 9 -2 10 3 5 9 -3 10 4 2 10 -8 9 3 8 10 -1 8 4 1 12 -15 5

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Big Ben strikes as Alloa collect valuable league points

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lloa were at full strength at the weekend with Darren Young back in after missing the Forfar game two weeks ago, and new loan signing from Aberdeen Nicky Low, was also in from the start, as both sides were glad to get back into the swing of things after the international break. Ayr came to Alloa on a winning run of three game unbeaten and player manager Mark Roberts was no doubt looking for full points as Alloa’s home form has been questionable this season. It was the home side who were

first to attack when Ryan McCord tested Ally Brown in the 12th min but his 18-yard shot was well held by the visitors keeper. Ayr were finding it difficult to get to grips in the middle of the park with Young and Co making it hard for the visitors to get any sort of hold in the game. Alloa almost went in front in the 20th min when Graeme Holmes rattled the bar from 20 yards with keeper Brown well beaten and the Wasps stung the Honest men right on the half time whistle. A good corner in from Ryan

McCord found Gordon at the back post and his looping header found the back of the net. It was the big stoppers fourth goal of the season and it may prove to be a vital one at that. HT ALLOA 1 AYR 1 Ayr manager Roberts must have had a few harsh words with his side at the break as the visitors came out all guns blazing in the second half. They had a few chances early on but found Bain in fine form with a great double save first from Moffat then Crawford. And the big keeper was required

to be at his best when Ayr were awarded a free kick 20 yards out, Ross Robertson let rip with a fine strike but it was well held by Bain. The next flash point in the game came in the 64th min, Ryan McStay clashed with Alloa captain Darren Young and the Ayr midfielder was lucky not to see red as he appeared to attempt to head-butt the Alloa captain. Referee Robertson decided fittingly to give both players a yellow card only. On an other day the Ayr man

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