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FOUR CHILDREN DEAD IN QUARRY TRAGEDIES D
angers are disguised by the beautiful weather and the tranquil atmosphere that the summer brings. Every year children are killed accidentally just because they and their parents weren’t aware of important information that is easily available to them. With both the abandoned quarries, and various spots along the River Devon and the River Forth, children are put instantly in peril when
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they leave their parents sights to enjoy the summer weather. Every year, young people put themselves at risk of injury and even death. All too often, an enquiry into the circumstances surrounding a tragic accident of this kind reveals the same stark fact, the young people involved did not perceive the risks they were exposing themselves to, they saw their activities as a bit of harmless fun. With the long delayed arrival of dry, warm weather and the start of the school summer holidays, the relevant BLIND COMPAN ALLOA Y authorities are therefore keen to raise public awareness of these Domestic & Commercial risks. They would also like The Only Blind Company to appeal to parents You Need To Call to ensure that their Quality Service Guaranteed. youngsters are not Vertical, Roller Venetian and Velux tempted to enter into Free Estimates dangerous areas. If WHINS ROAD, ALLOA you choose to go to
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lloa court has heard how James Murray (30), made a plea of guilty to a Misuse of Drugs Act 1971. Police searched his home and discovered paraphernalia and over 17 plants of cannabis suspected to have a value of under £1,000 were found. an unsupervised site, think through the hazards first and ensure you know what to do if something goes wrong. Since the beginning of May of this year, four teenage boys have died in trespass related accidents in UK Quarries, also Figures from the National Water Safety Forum show that in 2010, 420 people died from accidents or natural causes in water across the UK, and, of these, more than half -217- died as a result of incidents in inland waters, also of these numbers 40 to
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50 Scottish children tragically drown every year. Traditionally, the number of accidental drowning peaks during spells of warm weather, particularly when the warm conditions coincide with weekends, school holidays and national celebrations. David Walker, RoSPA’s leisure safety manager, said: “RoSPA’s advice is to swim at properly-supervised sites, such as lifeguarded beaches, lidos or swimming pools. However, we appreciate that not everyone can get to these
locations and understand the temptation to go swimming in inland waters like rivers and lakes, especially during warm weather. “Among the hazards to consider at inland waters are that, even on a hot day, water can be a lot colder than you are expecting and there may be strong currents and underwater debris. As well as considering physical hazards like these, it’s really important to be honest about your ability to look after yourself and others around you.”
Allegedly, Mr Murray claimed that all cannabis grown was intended for personal use and a key note was the poor condition the plants were kept in. Mr Murray, who has no previous criminal history, was fined £150 for his “hopeless attempt” at growing cannabis. Co-accused, Charmaine Gray (31) had her plea of not guilty accepted in this case.
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weecounty LETTERS Dear weecounty I was very shocked to read about the large sum of money that is being spent on the improvements to the Back Wood in Clackmannanshire. I feel that a large sum of money could be put to better use at the time being for example, roads are needing re-lain throughout the community as over time they have become worn down and old. At such a struggling time such as this I feel that spending so much money on woods is not really the best way to be using the funds that they have and it could be used so much better for so many other good projects that will increase the rise for our local community. It shocks me they are prepared to spend this much on a patch of woods instead of making public places better. Barry, Alloa Dear weecounty I really enjoyed reading about how the heavy rain has effected the area and seeing just some of the places that have been effected. Having lived in the area pictured several years ago it was a shock to see how flooded the area had gotten as it was never like that when I was a resident. Witnessing the down pore of water for several days first hand it was a shock to see how much damage and flooding it has caused throughout the county in other areas. Alan, Tullibody
Dear weecounty I thought the front page story was greatly covered in the paper this week and told us everything that had been going on. I was shocked to learn that this happened not far from me and that it was young boys that undertook this disturbing crime. To learn that something as terrible as this has happened in our community appals me as you never think something as crewel or nasty as that could ever happen not far from your very own doorstep but it does. I enjoyed reading this article for the sake of learning the ins and outs of what happened and all the information and I feel that there was the right amount of information for our local paper. Abbie, Clackmannan Dear weecounty I really enjoyed reading about the young girls travelling to the Netherlands to achieve there Gold Duke of Edinburgh as I feel this is something very positive to hear about. Regularly there is news about crimes which have taken place and this is not good news for the community and it is just so great to hear that such young people and doing something with themselves that is positive and very hard working because we hear of so little of it now a days. John, Fishcross
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he construction project to build a KFC, hotel and car park being carried out by Wasps Property Ltd is now starting to take shape. Back in September 2011 Clackmannanshire granted the Wasps Property Group permission to use the 9649 square metres of land next to the Wasps football grounds on Clackmannan Road to construct a restaurant, hotel and car park. KFC then put in a planning application, which was also approved, to construct the new Alloa branch of KFC that
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will offer around 40 new jobs, in the Clackmannan Road site. A spokesperson for KFC said: “We’re delighted to confirm that we’re due to open our new drive-thru in Clackmannan Road, Alloa, this autumn. “The new restaurant will create around 40 career opportunities for the local community and we’re looking forward to welcoming local residents to the store.” KFC will undoubtedly bring benefit to the local economy as it is a successful multinational franchise and a widely
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recognised and respected brand that makes millions annually. With around at least 20 fast food suppliers in Alloa alone however, even given the prospect of new jobs is another fast food place what we really need given health statistics in Scotland. Statistics from the Scottish Health Survey have suggested that an average of 65% of Scots are overweight and 27%
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Police are seeking information about the theft of a large industrial generator that was stolen in Alloa. It is believed that the theft happened about 0030 hours on Wednesday 11th July 2012. The large industrial generator was stolen from a building site at Mull Court, Alloa. The site was secured using metal heras fencing, however this was overcome and the generator was removed. It would appear that a large van has been used by the people responsible. Police are carrying out enquiries into this and would like to ask for any information in relation to this incident to be passed on to them, which would assist in identifing those respsonsible. Police can be contacted on 01786456000.
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t precisely 08:12 on 27th July 2012, thousands of people across the UK joined together to ring a bell on the first day of the London 2012 Olympic Games. Across Clackmannanshire locals participated in the bell ringing as Olympic fever spread. At Alloa’s Ludgate Church, members turned up to ring their bells of all shapes and sizes. The clock in High Street also chimed for the 3
minutes. Across the country, the bell ringing was joined by the iconic landmark that is Big Ben and what made it special was it was the first time since 1952 that Big Ben has rung outside of its regular schedule. The idea was for people throughout the UK to ring their bell as quickly and as loudly as they could for just 3 minutes. In London, Ruth Mackenzie, director of the London 2012 Festival,
joined the 300 children, sea cadets, brownies and Town Criers on board HMS Belfast. Talking about her experience, she said; “I can scarcely hear a thing.” “A young woman next to me said it was like a workout. It’s good training perhaps we should do this every day at 08:12.” The start of the event was triggered by the firing of cannon on HMS Belfast, currently on the river Thames.
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Free carboard collections for local Court heard how businesses a house guest by Michelle Henderson
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ocal Businesses are being offered a free cardboard collection scheme thanks to the launch of BIG Recycling Project in ClacksFirst BID area staring on August 1. Businesses in Alloa town Centre have already been using this local service but this week the scheme is branching out to the ClacksFirst BID area, giving more businesses the chance to use this new service, which was created to try and improve the recycling of business waste and reduce the level of waste that is sent yearly to the landfills. Businesses are urged to
flatten their cardboard and place it into a large cardboard box, which should be placed at the curbside at 2pm every Wednesday. All polystyrene should be removed before uplift. Types of Cardboard that will be lifted will be items such as empty boxes, tubes, sheets and packing cases. Depending on the volume of cardboard will depend if an alternate date to lift it would be organised. Kevin Deighan, Clacksfirst commented; “The target for this project is to increase awareness amongst the Clackmannanshire business community that new
legislation, Waste (Scotland) Regulations, requires them to separate their mixed recyclables such as cardboard, cans, plastic and paper” “We would hope that BID Members view this as an opportunity to get ahead of the game and when the regulations come into being in 2014 the separation of these materials is normal practice to them”. Businesses should also still be putting out their cardboard and plastic bags containing there separated waste at the time of 3.50pm and this will be uplifted between 4pm and 5pm.
This project is being delivered to these businesses from a range of different local organisations working together such as ACE and Zero Waste Scotland, Alloa Town Centre BID and ClacksFirst. The project plans to reduce the environmental impact they have on the environment but also recycling through this project helps the businesses save money yearly because this allows them to reduce their bin size. This scheme plans to help the environment but also save large sums of money throughout the county.
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lloa court heard how Walter Herrington McLaren (39) forcibly removed a guest from his house. McLaren pleaded guilty to a breach of the peace on the 30th July 2012. The incident he pleaded guilty to was in relation to an incident in his own home, where he forcibly removed a guest from his house who had ‘went off his nut’. Mr Mclaren admits the incident where he ejected the man had gone too far. Mr Mclaren got a £150 fine, reduced from £200 for his early plea of guilty.
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On your marks! Clackmannan Parish Church of Scotland present ON YOUR MARKS! at Clackmannan Town Hall between Monday 6th August to Friday 10th August. There will be arts & crafts, quizzes, games and stories between 6.30pm – 9pm. There is pre registration on Sunday 5th August 2pm -4pm and costs just £3.50 to register.
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ver the month of August Council officers will be joined by residents, elected members and tenant groups over the whole of the local area looking to see if our local places meet Estate Management Standards. The aim in officials walking these routes is for the council officers to see if each of the routes they plan to take are meeting the Management Standards and if not why not. If places are needing repairs done then this will be noted and hopefully in the near future they will be repaired. All inspections are being done formally and all findings recorded so that the council can be held more accountable for carrying out the surveys. The dates for these walks are listed as follows:
Hillfoots and Tuillibody: • Cambus: Thursday 2nd August • Stirling Road, Tullibody: Thursday 2nd August • Jamieson Gardens, Tillicoultry: Thursday 2nd August • Abercrombie Road, Menstrie: Tuesday, 7th August • Forthbank. Menstrie: Tuesday, 7th August • Hareburn Road / Chapelle Crescent, Tillicoultry: Friday 17th August • Ochil Street, Tullibody: Wednesday, 29th August • Walton Crescent, Dollar: Wednesday, 29th August • Manor House Road, Dollar: Wednesday, 29th August Sauchie: • Branshill Park, Sauchie: Tuesday 7th August • Gartmorn Road / Sprotwell Terr / Beechwood, Sauchie: Tuesday 14th August
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• Hawkhill, Alloa: Tuesday, 14th August • Sunnyside Court / Greenfield Street, Alloa: Tuesday, 21st August • Alloa Town Centre: Tuesday 28th August Anyone wishing to take part in these sched-
uled walkabouts should contact them on 0845 055 7070 and ask to speak to a member of the Tenancy Management Team to ask for a route map, identifying all the routes they will take and the times in which all of these will take place.
ast Friday 20th July 2012, damage was caused to two vehicles that were parked in Mill Road, Alloa nearby to the Old Brewery pub. Police are keen to speak to a taxi driver who is believed to have witnessed the damage taking place. Anyone who saw anything or if you were the taxi driver, please contact Alloa police.
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Maple Court Toilets Re-opened by James McGregor
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lackmannanshire Council Leader, Gary Womersley last week officially opened the Maple Court toilets in Alloa town centre after they were closed 14 months ago. The Council decided following a vote of 12 to two with two abstentions, to instruct officers to cease the demolition of the toilet block; and instead review the provision of public conveniences in Alloa Town Centre in the context of other agreed developments. The Public Convenience Consultation was held from 20th Feb 2012 to 5th March 2012. The purpose of the consultation was to engage the community and explore the Council’s options prior to making any decisions on public toilet provision for Alloa Town Centre. The consultation consisted of: An online survey on Clacksweb; an online survey
to the business sector in Clackmannanshire; face to face interviews with residents across Clackmannanshire; and face to face interviews with businesses and retailers in Alloa. It also included a consultation with Community Councils and community groups including a range of equality groups; posters and paper surveys in a range of key public contact points; local press coverage, radio coverage and social media coverage, including the websites, facebook and twitter. Alloa Central Community Council assisted with the consultation process and ensured that important groups such as the elderly, disabled and parents were consulted. The questionnaire asked people to rank their preference from three options: No change from the current
situation; re-open the Maple Court toilets; or temporarily re-opening the Maple Court toilets while exploring the option of providing modern toilets elsewhere in the town centre. 63 per cent demanded the re-instatement of the public toilets, while 25 per cent favoured temporary re-instatement while an investigation was carried out into the possibility of more modern toilet provision in the town centre. Only 12 per cent opted for the Council to neither re-open the toilets at Maple Court nor explore other provisions elsewhere. Council Leader Gary Womersley said: “I’d like to thank everyone who took part in the consultation exercise. We are delighted to comply with the will of the people to have the toilets re-instated. “The views we gathered
played a vital role in helping us to make this decision. We made provision for this possibility when we set the budget in February and I am delighted that public toilet provision in Alloa town centre have now been reinstated, in implementation of our longstanding commitment to do so. This is yet another example of this Council delivering for the benefit of everyone in Clackmannanshire.” Work has now been carried out in order to re-instate all the fittings and fixtures; work has also been done to restore power to the toilets. Two members of staff have been employed and they will work one full week each, one week on and one week off. Opening times for the toilets will be from 9am-5pm Monday to Sunday; No charges will be made to the public for toilet usage.
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he good work done by all at Clackmannanshire council has been recognised by a leading Scottish Charity. Clackmannanshire Council has been presented with the Scottish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals society award in recognition of the local authority’s support in bringing the National Wildlife Centre to Clackmannanshire. Convenor of Clackmannanshire Council’s Environment Committee, Councillor Donald Balsillie accepted the award on behalf of the Council today (Friday) at the new centre at Fishcross. The presentation
was made by Stuart Earley, SSPCA Chief Executive . The new centre opened at Fishcross in April following four years of work to bring the first national wildlife centre to the county. The process included the Council selling the site at Fishcross to the charity and the planning procedures. Councillor Donald Balsillie, said: “It is exciting for everyone that we have the first national wildlife centre in Scotland and we were delighted to work with the SSPCA throughout the course of this project. I was delighted to accept this award on behalf of the Council.”
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the experience and it will something which they will keep with them for the rest of their lives. “We look forward to continue to support this marvellous project in future years.” Following the expedition the three young people have signed up to do their Gold level Duke of Edinburgh Award and will be volunteering with Youth Service to develop a programmes for other young people.
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Two cats shot with airgun T
he Scottish SPCA is appealing for information on airgun attacks in the Falkirk area which have left a cat dead and another injured. A post-mortem has revealed one of the pets had been shot seven times in his head and once in his front paw. The thirteen year old male, named Claud, returned to his home in the Reddingmuirhead area on 13 July very unwell. Sadly, Claud died as a result of his injuries. This concerning incident follows an attack on a cat from Binniehill Road in the Slamannan area, which is just five miles from Reddingmuirhead. The cat returned home on 25 June visibly injured and, after being rushed to a vet, it was confirmed the animal had been shot in the back leg with an airgun. Thankfully, the vet was able to successfully remove the pellet and the cat is now recovering. Inspector Leanne McPake said, “These were deliberate and malicious attacks on defenceless family pets which demonstrate why the Scottish SPCA supports a total ban on the use of airguns in Scotland. “It’s possible the person who attacked Claud had contained him first as it’s unlikely someone would have been able to shoot him seven times in the head without him trying to run away.
ordon Banks, MP for Ochil and South Perthshire has commented on the interim financial report for the first half of 2012from Centrica, which owns Scottish Gas, showing overall profits are up by 15 per cent,and profits on UK residential customers are up by 23 per cent, compared tosame period last year. Centrica has said that profits were boosted by the cool start to the summer, however, the energy supplier has benefited from the 18%
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The pink and Purple dress night will be held on Saturday 11th August 7.30pm till late at Dunmar House, Alloa. A fantastic night is planned with, disco, prizes and raffle. Tickets only £5 per person (includes stovies). Pink and Purple dress code optional prizes for best look! Contact fundraising@scottishautism. org or 01259 720044 for tickets and more details!
Generator stolen in Dollar
A generator and other items were stolen from premises in Back Road Dollar between Thursday 26 July and Friday 27 July 2012. Central Scotland Police are looking for anyone with information to come forward and assist them with their enquiries. Contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 if you wish to remain anonymous.
X-Ray of Claud “There is no doubt that this must have been a terrifying ordeal for both cats and they would certainly have been in a great deal of pain. “It’s extremely worrying that two similar incidents have occurred in the area in such a short period of time and we can’t rule out the possibility these attacks are linked. “We are very keen to trace whoever is responsible for these callous acts and we
would urge anyone with information to come forward as soon as possible.” Shooting an animal is a serious offence and anyone found guilty of doing so can face stiff penalties including a prison sentence and a substantial fine of up to £20,000. Anyone with information on these incidents is being urged to contact the Scottish SPCA Animal Helpline on 03000 999 999
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price increase last August and the report is expected to provoke fresh public outrage over the massive profits. Public watchdog Consumer Focus has already slammed energy suppliers for being quick to pass on rises in wholesale costs to customers whilst dragging their feet in dropping prices when they fall. Gordon Banks MP said; “Only a few months ago Scottish Gas was talking more price hikes for this coming winter, whilst their profits
have soared. Families and businesses in Scotland are suffering and under severe pressure from the double-dip recession and here we have Scottish Gas showing overall profits at 15% for the first half of this year. Something must be done to redress the balance and to help customers, because the Government’s Energy Bill will do nothing. Why is it that there is nothing in place to break the dominance of the energy giants and to protect customers?
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100th birthday celebration at Gean House
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ean House celebrated its centenary this week with a family fun day held in the house and grounds on Sunday. Many people turned up for the event that included various stalls, BBQ, bouncy castle and mini-football. The house was built in 1912 as a wedding gift from local businessman Alexander Forrester Paton for his eldest son Alexander who also worked for the family business. The mansion was built in the Arts & Crafts style with many pleasing features. Timber panelled walls, inglenooks, tall sloping roofs gave the house a distinctive charm that was the creation of celebrated architect William Kerr. Gean House is now run primarily as a wedding and conference venue.
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Volunteers needed Motorists urged to watch Peppe’s garden party in aid of charity out for children to help clear Alva P C Glen Lade A
lva Glen Heritage Trust is looking for volunteers to help clear out rubble and remove the trees obscuring the mill lade from sight. The clean up work will take place on Sunday 5th August between 11am and 1pm. Anyone can come along, either for the whole session or for a short period of time. There will be work for all abilities, although this workday will be fairly physical, and isn’t ideal for small children to take part in. You’ll need stout shoes, and probably waterproofs! If you can bring a spade, or even a wheelbarrow, that would be useful. Located on the south-east of the glen, the mill lade used to house a water wheel, powering one of the many mills in Alva. The lade and structure is heavily overgrown, full of rubble and rubbish and in need of repair. Specialist repairs to conserve the lade are scheduled to happen later in August. This
entral Scotland Police are urging motorists to be aware of children playing on or near roads during the summer holidays.
conservation project is part of an ambitious programme of work in Alva Glen, supported by the Ochils Landscape Partnership (OLP) and funded by a range of funders including the Heritage Lottery Fund. Other plans for Alva Glen include: •improving paths •installing subtle lighting in the glen •commissioning more sculptures and public art •linking in to the Hillfoots Diamond Jubilee Way, a path that will start at Logie Old Kirk and continue along the Hillfoots, through Alva, to Muckhart Find Alva Glen Heritage Trust on Facebook, visit the website (www.alvaglen.org. uk ) or email chair@alvaglen. org.uk. Contact Alva Glen Heritage Trust if you’d like to take part in any of the monthly workdays, or if you’d like to become a member of the Trust, and support its work.
Elaine Marshall, Road Safety Officer, said: “We are now half-way through the school holidays and we urge parents and carers to remind their children of safe places to play/ Parks, playgrounds and gardens are the places to play - not roads and pavements. “If cycling please ensure that the bikes are in a safe, roadworthy condition and that the children wear a cycle helmet and bright clothing at all times. This advice is also appropriate for adult cyclists too.” The warning comes as two children were slightly hurt after being involved in separate collisions with cars. Elaine added: “While the children only received minor injuries the drivers were left shaken. The consequences could have been far more serious. “Drivers should be mindful that there are more children and young people out and about during the school holidays and they should always be driving at the appropriate speed.”
eppe’s Garden Party in Aid of Strathcarron Hopspice/ Rachel House will take place on Saturday 11th August between 12 noon – 9.15pm. There will be a bouncy castle, sandpit, baking stalls, face painting, nail painting, craft stalls, bottle stalls, jumble stall and fantastic raffle prizes! Children are welcome but parents should be advised that children should be off the premise by
6pm. There will be live music outdoor with Jai from 7pm – 9.15pm then a disco indoors for those who want to party on. At just £5.00 per ticket – Kids go Free and must be accompanied by an adult at all times it is certainly worthwhile. There will be limited outdoor seating – so mind and bring and your deckchair! ONLY 100 tickets available – so get in fast!
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ollowing the release of new research which suggests the private rented sector has almost doubled in size in less than five years – increasing by 98% - the Scottish Government needs to be ambitious and bold in reforming the rental sector, making it fit for the increasing number of families renting privately, according to Scotland’s leading housing charity. Responding this week to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the private rented sector (PRS), Shelter Scotland says the continuing growth in private renting means the government should not hold back in modernising the rental
sector for the benefit of both tenants and landlords. It also says that Scotland should take lessons from countries like Germany when creating a PRS strategy fit for families in the 21st Century. Private renting has grown significantly over the last 20 years and forecasts suggest it will play an even bigger role in housing families with children in the future. According to the charity’s research more families with children are living in the PRS with 17% calling the sector home in 2010, compared to only 7% in 1999. The charity also says more households are likely to stay in the private rented sector for longer periods of time.
Meanwhile, Shelter Scotland figures show that 31% of callers to their free national helpline in the last year were families and individuals who rent privately, whereas they represent only 11% of all households in Scotland. By 2020, one in five UK households is expected to rent privately. Today, 272,653 families and individuals in Scotland class the PRS as home. Graeme Brown, Director of Shelter Scotland, says: “Every day we hear from families and individuals facing problems while renting in the private rented sector. They tell us that today’s rental sector is not meeting their needs and aspirations.
company Wee County Plant Hire and Garden Services, which is owned and operated by Andy Kane. Andy ensures that barrels are perfectly maintained and that the plants are deadheaded during these summer months. Andy also applies a weekly feed of seaweed fertilizer to ensure the plants will bloom well into September. Anne-Marie Macklin, Smart Specs is the latest proud owner of her barrel “Smart Specs are delighted to have a barrel outside our business, it’s great to see a splashes of colour throughout the town which
helps to enhance the visitor perception of our friendly town”. Andrew Mitchell, BID Manger, “the barrels look fantastic which is down to the fantastic efforts from the sponsor business and the good work done by Andy. We have also completed a gutter clearing project removing and spraying shrubbery and weeds from town centre gutters which can be an eyesore and detract from the appearance of Alloa Town Centre” If you would like further information regarding this floral scheme, please contact Andrew on 01259 727313.
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lloa town centre has been beautified with the sighting of additional barrels containing wonderful colourful summer plants. There are now over forty barrels located throughout the town centre which are helping to improve the appearance of the town centre. Businesses and organisation can have a free barrel as part of the Alloa Town Centre BID project the only condition being that the business has to help to look after and maintain the barrels. Additional floral guidance is provided by new local
Equally, landlords tell us that they too are facing problems because some tenants are not aware of their responsibilities. “We believe that the time is now for Scotland to rebuild a private rental sector fit for the 21st century, one based on the foundations of security and fairness. Reform should focus on better information and access to advice for tenants and landlords, security of tenure and a speedier and less bureaucratic way of dealing with disputes. Better regulation of the sector would also allow responsible landlords to thrive and allow firm action to be taken on those other landlords who undermine the reputation of the sector. “We want to see a form of private renting that can offer a home, with all that implies – dignity, security and stability.” In its response to the government’s consultation
the housing charity recommends the government focus on increasing consumer confidence in renting by driving up standards, cutting red tape to resolve disputes quickly and fairly and offer stability and security of tenure to families and individuals who cannot afford, or do not wish to get onto the property ladder. Commenting on the lessons Scotland can learn from the German-model, Graeme Brown added: “In Germany more people rent than own their own homes. Renting is seen as a normal and long term choice, with landlords equally seeing investment in rented property as a long term investment. “Tenancies are usually for unlimited time periods and there is also strict regulation against prohibitive rent increases and rent levels. Germany shows us that regulation and a thriving rental sector can go hand-inhand.”
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Window smashed in Tillicoultry
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Older people in clacks invited to shape up
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lder people in Clackmannanshire are being invited to limber up at The Peak sports centre in Stirling by participating in a free activity day for the over fifties. The event next month is designed to coincide with the 8th World Congress on Active Ageing which is being held in Glasgow, and will offer free taster sessions in a number of activities. These include Zumba Gold, Tai Chi, health walks at the University campus and Otago exercises Otago which originated in New Zealand, is a muscle strengthening and balance programme designed to help older people reduce their risk of falls in later life.
For the past four years it has been used extensively across Forth Valley in rehabilitation settings, in day care and supported housing schemes for the elderly and more recently in leisure facilities. Otago is shown to reduce the number of falls by around a third in the older population. NHS Forth Valley Allied Health Professional (AHP) Consultant for Older People’s Services, Lesley Yarrow, said: “We would love people to bring a friend along to the Peak for the Otagathon, especially if it’s someone who has never exercised before. Exercise is the key to muscle strength and balance, which are especially important as
we get older. Some of our patient case studies are being featured at the World Congress on Active Ageing, and we wanted to hold something locally to mark this achievement.” The Active Ageing event at the Peak will take place between 10am and 3.00pm on Wednesday August 15th and is open to anyone aged 50 or older. It is a joint venture between NHS Forth Valley, Active Forth and Active Stirling, the Ludgate Resource Centre at Clackmannanshire Council and Callander Health Centre. In addition, two Healthy Walks are being organised at the University of Stirling campus.
Rotary Club of Alloa staged a very successful concert February. The amount generated from that fantastic night’s entertainment enabled the Rotary Club to provide a kitchen and feeding arrangement to many needy children who would otherwise have gone without.” The Rotary Club of Alloa is indebted to Advance Signs, Alloa Trade Centre, 4 Bruce Street, Alloa, for sponsoring the plaque to be installed on the kitchen wall at Mulonde Primary School. Congratulations are due to Hector Nicolson and his International Committee for arranging such an entertaining evening and raising a fantastic amount of money.
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n February the Rotary Club of Alloa staged a very successful concert, featuring the well known group ‘Gaberlunzie’ and the Central Scotland Police Pipers in the Devonvale Hall Tillicoultry. The concert, which was very well supported by the people of Clackmannanshire, generated the quite magnificent sum of £4,500. This sum given over to the Scottish based International Charity, Mary’s Meals. The proceeds from that concert entitled the Rotary Club to have a plaque installed in the kitchen shelter of Mulonde Primary School which is located in the Zomba district of southern Malawi. The school has 753 children enrolled and Mary’s Meals started feeding here in May 2012. The cost of feeding all the children for a whole school year is £5,270. Alistair Spowage President of the Rotary Club of Alloa said, “The charity Mary’s Meals struck a chord with many people in Clackmannanshire who turned out in their hundreds to support our charity concert in
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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. Calling all ex-Service men and women. 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. Pilates Class: Pilate’s classes every Wednesday from 6pm to 7pm at Lornshill Academy, Alloa. Contact Lorna on 07533173335 to book. WAGGS: Clackmannanshire Women and Girls Group are always looking for new with fun ideas, if you are looking for something different to do on a Monday night why not come along to the Bowmar Centre 6.30 till 8.30. You can join our Zumba class, relax and have a cuppa and a chat, learn a new craft, browse the Centre library, swap books, make new friends as well. We are presently working out or monthly activities and were interested in learning new skills. So if you are female, aged 10 to 110, and would like to join us we will be pleased to see you. We have a crèche most nights so no worries about the bairn. We are quite a musical lot, so there could be the odd karaoke night; we try to put on a festival show each December, which involves singing, dancing comedy etc...you could be a budding star, but don’t worry it’s not compulsory. For more information phone Aileen on 07519656215 or Heather on 07709189880. Yoga Classes: Classes meet on
Tuesdays from 7pmto 8.30pm at the OAP Welfare Hall, Erskine Street, Alloa. Call Betsy on 01259 or 0855 185 058. Healing Rooms: The group’s vision is to see the healing, liberating and life transforming power of Jesus made accessible to all. Healing Rooms are available to everyone, whether they have any connection or not, and prayer is offered free of charge by small groups of trained volunteers from different local churches. Healing Rooms are open every Tuesday 11am to 1pm in Moncrieff Church Hall, Drysdale Street, and every Wednesday, 7.30pm to 8.30pm in Elim Church Greenside Street, Alloa. For further information contact the local director Elaine McDonagh telephone 07742 175 453 or e-mail alloa@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 informtaion please contact: James on 07977 268 261 or e-mail jmculloch@clacks.gov.uk. Alloa Spiritualist: The Medium on Sunday was Gill McNeish from Alloa. There were 18 people present and five messages were given. Her talk was about how dogs can see spirit friends. A cup of tea was given. Due to the summer holiday, meetings will not be in for the next two weeks. They will start again on August 12 in the OAP Hall, Erskine Street, Alloa at 6.30pm. Alloa Ludgate Church: All are very welcome to come and join now or over the summer and all children will be welcome to the services over the summer period. Service start at 10.30am. Advanced warning is being given about the Family Fun Day that will take place on September, 8 in the grounds outside of the church and a Songs of Praise that will commence on the evening of September, 9. More information will be available from posters and fliers. The services are now in the newly refurbished sanctuary. The comfortable chairs, modern audio and visual equipment and the beautiful colour scheme are very much appreciated by the congregation who look forward to worshipping and welcoming many from the community into these excellent and flexible surroundings. There is a Prayer Time at 9.15am each Sunday to pray for the concerns of the congregation and to prepare for worship. St Mungo’s Parish Church of Scotland: The annual BBQ at the manse takes place on Saturday,
August 25 at 2pm, to which friends and members are cordially invited. An outing to the Perth Concert Hall to see the musical, Joseph and the Technicolor Dreamcoat has been arranged to take place on Wednesday, September 12, and will be leaving at 11.30am and will return to Alloa at 6pm. For more details please contact John Carruthers on 01259 213690. Moncrieff UF Church: Last Sunday saw the return from his holiday of the minister, Rev. Ian Boa who conducted the service at 11.am. Moncreiff Church Hall is available on a number of days in the week and is available for hire for meetings and other events. Contact Graeme Forrest on07711370369 for further details and information. Moncrieff Church Boys Brigade Company: All Section meetings have now ceased for the summer, other than the Company Section’s Annual Camp from August the 4 to the 11. For any information about the company telephone 01259 212023. Alloa Bridge Club: Latest results – N/S 1 Margo Webster and Jim Paterson, 2 Sheila Logan and Naomi McMahon, 3 Stewart Anderson and Sandy Greenhill, E/W 1 Sheila and Kay Anderson, 2 Chris McDonough and John Stoddart, 3 Mike and Thelma Boyle. 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 216953. 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 212252.
Alva Alva Toddlers are running all through the summer holidays with our usual Tuesday and Friday sessions at the Cochrane Hall 9.30am to 11.30am. Friday, August 3 is their trip to Auchingarrich Wildlife Park. More details at the group. 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 “staycautions,” why not come along and see what we have on offer. Who knows, you may reawaken some long dorment woody skills, in Alva at Corden Street. We regret that children under the age of 16 cannot take part, unless accompanied by a rresponsible adult. Contact Archie Scott 751947 or adscott@zoolou.co.uk, Robert Miller 219144 or miller.ripj@mypostoffice. co.uk or Richard Douglas, 761618 or richard@douglasfoto.force9.co.uk Fibro Friends Group: Meeting will be held on the second Friday of every month at 2pm in the 150 shop, Alva. For more information call 08448 872 425. Alva Baptist Church: Please note that there will be no coffee mornings in the Church until after the school holidays. Alva Pensioners Association: The next two Bingo Teas will be held on Wednesday, August 1 and the 8. The bus trip to Breahead ,Glasgow will be held on Tuesday, September 18, leaving form Alva at 10.30am and not returning from Glasgow until 4pm. Tickets cost £5 and will be on sale at Parklands on Monday 20 and Tuesday 21 August from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Darby and Joan Club: New members to the club will be made welcome every Wednesday at 1.45pm in the Cochrane Foundation Hall, Croftshaw Road, Alva. Fibromyalgia Friends Group: The Group meets the second Friday of every month at the 140 Fairtrade
Shop in Alva at 2pm. Join them for an informal cuppa ( by donation), meet other ‘Fibromites,’ enjoy speakers as well as get information and support. They ask for £1 as an entry fee to go towards running costs. For more information please call Roni on 0844 887 2425 or email fibrofriendsgroup@ hotmail.co.uk Wee County Walkers: get to know your area better – have fun and become fitter! Free short walks – only about one hour – with walk leaders. No booking required. In Alva, noon every Monday at Car Park behined Cochrane Hall. Walks are suitable for all abilities. Short, safe walks open to everyone. Put on comfortable footwear , dress for the weather and enjoy. Go on your own or take a friend. Community Notice Board: The notice board is situated outside the CAP/library. Groups and individuals and ‘not for profit’ organisations can advertise activities and display posters here. Anyone wishing to use this facility please see the notice board for further details.
Clackmannan Clackmannan Parish Church of Clackmannan Parish Church of Scotland: “On Your Marks” training for leaders is on Saturday at 10.00 am. On Sunday morning the service of dedication for “On Your Marks” our 2012 Holiday Club takes place at 11.00 am in the church. Leaders and helpers meet at 1.30 pm and pre-registration of children wanting to come to the club takes place from 2.00 pm until 4.00 pm in the Town Hall. Parents and carers who want their children in at the start should come along then and avoid the queue on Monday at 6.30 pm when the Holiday Club begins its 5 day run. Don’t miss this opportunity for your child to join the fun and games. No Coffee Morning for the next two weeks. On Wednesday the Prayer Group meets at 8.00 pm. Our church building is open every week-day from 2-4 pm. The Stamp Exhibition “Life of Jesus” can be seen in the church during the open days. For more information on these and other activities please visit our web site atwww.clackmannankirk.org. Anyone requiring the services of a minister should contact the Revd Scott Raby on 211255. Clackmannan Parish Church Holiday Club: Clackmannan Parish Church invites all young people in the area who attended primary school till June to come along to ‘On Your Marks’, their fifth annual holiday club, which is being held in Clackmannan Town Hall, Main Street, Clackmannan, from Monday 6th to Friday 10th August at 6.30pm till 9.00pm each evening. Not surprisingly in this Olympic Games year, and in the second week of the Games, the setting for ‘On Your Marks’ is the “Global Games”, a fictitious international sporting
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tournament which takes place in Galilee in the first century AD. Each day a different sporting event from the Global Games Pentathlon is explored that links in with the Bible passage. We will cover the calling of the disciples, the parable of the sower, the healing of blind Bartimaeus, Jesus walking on the water, and the transfiguration. We hope that those children who attend will discover and begin to experience what it is like to be a member of the team that has Jesus as the leader. However, you don’t have to like sports to enjoy all the Club has to offer, there are plenty of other activities, with our usual mix of games, including messy games, quizzes, music, dance, our daily drama serial ‘Ready Steady Enders Street’, stories, arts and crafts, “jokes” and everything else that makes a Clackmannan holiday Club week so much fun. Registration for the Holiday Club costs £3.50, and this allows free entry all week. Children can be registered at the Town Hall on Sunday 4th August between 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm, or on the first night of attendance. Any parent or carer wanting further information can call the minister, the Revd Scott Raby, on (01259) 211255, or e-mail minister@ clackmannankirk.org. Downloadable Registration Forms are available on our website http://www. clackmannankirk.org/ holidayclub2012. Exercise Class: The Thursday Exercise class will not be running for three weeks including the weeks of August 2 and the 9. Classes will resume in Clackmannan Town Hall on Thursday 16 August at 11am to noon. Carers Support Group: The Group meets on the last Thursday of the Month at 1pm in the Bruce Memorial Hall. The 36th Stirling (Clackmannan) Company: The new session will start after the school holidays. Parents should contact the leaders for details of next session’s programme and dates. Contact Kathy for Anchor Boys on 07891 3889542, Lucy for Junior section on 07538 693554 and Bill for the Company Section on 01259 216 763. Bookbug Sessions: Go along and join free rhyme, song and story telling sessions for under fives at Clackmannan CAP on Wednesdays from 10.30am to
11am., excluding school and public holidays. Zumba: With Ian at Clackmannan Town Hall Monday nights 7.30pm to 8.30pm. Have fun and get fit at the same time. Preparations for this years summer holiday club have begun. If you can help on any evening during the week beginning 6 August please find out about the programme and if you have a child who would enjoy the fellowship and excitement that will be found in Clackmannan Town Hall that week – keep your (and their) diary free. Wee County Walkers: Why not join in the free walks led by the Wee County Walkers? Become fitter as you enjoy an easy interesting walk. No need to book. Meet them outside the Library just before 2pm on Wednesdays. Walks are suitable for all abilities. Short, safe walks open to everyone. Put on comfortable footwear , dress for the weather and enjoy. Go on your own or take a friend. Beginners Pilates: Beginners Pilates will be held every Sunday at 6pm to 7pm in Clackmannan Town Hall. To book a space contact Lorna on 07533 173 335. Yoga Class: Yoga classes in Clackmannan Town Hall on Tuesdays at 1pm to 2.30pm. Details from June Mercer on 07835 835 919 or email june@junesyoga.com Ian McLeans School of Dance: The class will be held in Clackmannan Town Hall every Tuesday from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. For more information telephone 01259 721886.
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: Tuesday 31st July – Praise and Prayer Meeting – just turn up at the Old Schoolhouse at 7.30pm and you will be warmly welcomed. For more information contact Trisha Tilly on 01259 742 094.
Dollar Golf Club: Dollar Amateur Open – Dollar Golf Club has enjoyed a great season despite the bad weather with little or no interuption to competitions. The Dollar Open with scratch and handicap prizes up to £75 is on Sunday, August 11 – entry forms are available via the club website (www. dollargolfclub.com) and SGU Golf Central as well as by email to matchsecretary@ dollargolfclub.com or telephone 01259 742 400. Half-yearly Membership are now available at Dollar to cover the remainder of 2012. For further details please call 07703 572 344. Dollar newspaper and magazine collection: Dates for 2012 – 7 August; 4 September; 2 October; 6 November; 4 December. Zumba fitness classes: classes will be held on Wednesday on the Maguire Gymnasium, Dollar from 7pm until 8pm. For more information telephone Irene on 07743785103. Dollar Horticular and Garden Club: The annul show will be held on the 1st September 2012. The categories for the photographic sections are Hillfoots View, In The Garden, It’s Only Weather, My Favourite Flower. In the young photographers section the subject is My Favourite Photo. Wee County Walkers: why not join in the free walks lead by the Wee County Walkers? Become fitter as you enjoy an easy interesting walk. No need to book. Meet them outside the Health Centre Just before 10am on Thursdays. Find out about the local area as you walk. Walks are suitable for all abilities. Short, safe walks open to everyone. Come on your own or bring a friend. Carer Support Group: The group meets on the last Thursday of every month at 10am in the Castle Campbell Hotel. Dollar Civic Centre:
Information for community and voluntary groups. Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface is providing an information surgery for community and voluntary groups to give help and information in areas such as funding, constitutions and policies. Go along and speak to Maureen Hill CTSI Organisational Support Officer at Dollar Civic Centre. These meeting take place on the last Thursday of every month from 1pm to 2pm. Dollar Museum: The new exhibition celebrates the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II. Included are many artifacts and numerous photographs of the Coronation Celebrations that took place in Dollar on June 2, 1953: the fancy dress parade; the sports; five a side football; tree planting in the memorial gardens and the bonfire on the Gloom Hill. In addition there is a further display of photographs taken during the Queens visit to Dollar on June 28, 1963. Might you or someone you know be in any of the photographs? The permanent Devon Valley Railway photographs covering the line from Alloa to Kinross. Upstairs there is a small exhibition on the Japanese gardens at Cowden Castle and one on Dollar Academy. The museum is open until Christmas 2012 on Saturdays from 11am to 1pm and 2pm until 4.30pm, on Sundays from 2pm until 4.30pm. The last museum at the top of the East Burnside. Entry is free and all is welcome.
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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 Muchart Quilters: The group meet on the first Tuesday of each month in the Coronation Hall from 7pm to 9pm. Contact Mavis on 01259 781 473 or Sue on 01259 743 226. From Sat 30.06.12, and on the last Sunday of each month until September, Menstrie Parish Church will be holding a fund raising table sale outside the Church Hall from 10.00am to 12pm. All donations of plants, home baking, and all sellable items welcome. More information from Helen on 01259 762 925.
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-abrac, books and new goods.
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.
The award winning Ochil’s Writer’s Group, who meet every second Monday in Menstrie’s Dumyat Centre, have a couple of spaces available after loosing two writers to work obligations. The group had an anthology published last year, Beneath the Hills Vol. 1, and plan to publish another this year. The anthology was reviewed positively in a number of publications, both local and national.
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
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call in or telephone Sarah on 01259 761 098.
Sauchie Art Club: The Art Club will be closed during the month of August but will open again in September. Sauchie and Fishcross UF Church: Last Sunday morning, Rev Graham Brown spoke on “Pleasing Others”. Eleanor Lindsay read from the beginning of Romans chapter 14. The theme in the evening was “The Wrong Use of Money”. The Bible Reading was the Parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus from Luke chapter 16 and was read by Anne Cairns. There will be a Junk Modelling afternoon for children on Wednesday August 1 from 1 until 3 p.m. in the church hall. All children are welcome. Please bring your friends and wear old clothes. Services on Sunday will be us usual at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Sauchie Community Group: Carpet bowls will start up again in September. Sauchie and Coalsnaughton Parish Church: The Rev Bill Izett and Mrs Lynne Mack led the services on Sunday 29 July. The Scripture lesson was taken from Deuteronomy Ch12, v1-14 and Romans Ch3 v9-18. The sermon continued the theme of the Mountains of the Lord and focused on Mount Sinai and law and grace. Despite Moses being given the 10 Commandments on Mount Sinai, the Pharisees introduced many additional laws which confused believers. When Jesus came he gave the people only two laws to follow - Love God and love thy neighbour. These can be summarised as law + grace = love. Anyone wishing to join the Strollers on Wednesday 1 August should meet at the Post Office bus stop at 12.50 pm to catch the bus to Tullibody. 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.
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Sauchie Tiny Tots: Tiny Tots run in Sauchie Hall on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday mornings from 9am till 11am during term time only. First visit is free then £2 er child, 50p per second child. Healthy snack, arts and crafts and lots more. For more information contact Laura on 01259 725 337. Wee County Walkers: Go walk with Wee County Walkers – have fun and become fitter! Free short easy walks each week with walk leaders. No booking required. They meet in Fishcross just before 2pm every Tuesday at Ochil View car park beside Cats’ Protection. Find out about local history as . you walk. Walks are suitable for all abilities. Short, safe walks open to everyone. Put on comfortable footwear dress for the weather and enjoy. Go on your own or take a friend. Bookbug: go along and join free rhyme, song and story telling sessions for under fives at Sauchie CAP on Tuesdays from 2pm to 2.30pm, excluding school and public holidays. Sauchie Active 8: Sauchie Active 8 play scheme started on Monday, July 2 at 10am to 1pm, £1. Sauchie Gala is now August 18. Internet Cafe, Monday – Friday, 10am to 1pm;
Gym Crackers, Monday 10am to noon; Spanish Advanced Course – start on Monday – 6pm to 8pm; Tuesday over 50s keep fit, 1pm to 3pm; Sign Language course; Tuesday Teen Night 6.30pm to 9pm, games, cooking, etc; Wednesday – Zumba 10am to 11am; Fruit Barra 10am to 1pm is now accepting Healthy Start vouchers; Men’s keep fit class 1.30pm to 3pm; Youth Club 6pm to 8pm; Ladies keep fit 6pm to 7pm; Beauty 7pm to 8pm; Thursday Zumba – 7.15pm to 8.15pm; Beginners Spanish Class – 6pm to 8.30pm; Friday Teen Night 6.30pm to 9pm; Saturday – Zumba for Parents and Kids, 11am to noon; Youth Club 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Computer Lessons for beginners on Monday, 1-3pm.
Tillicoultry Tillicoultry Parish Church:Sunday, July 29, Celebration of the 445th Anniversary of the Coronation of James VI in the Church of the Holy Rude Stirling took place at 7.30pm. The lecture was taken by Dr. Jenny Wormald, FRHistS., FSAScot, FRSA Honory Fellow, School of History, Classics and Archaeology, University of Edinburgh. The subject was, “What happened when the King got wet? James VI, Stirling and the
Kirk.” Refreshments were served after the lecture. The Church Halls are available for let – please contact the session clerk. Lodge Ben Cleuch 782: The next committee meeting will be held on Monday 20 August at 7.30pm in the upstairs room at the lodge. 2nd Tillicoultry Rainbows: Is your daughter aged 5-7? Does she like playing games, doing art and craft, making new friends? If you have answered yes then contact 01259 211318 and leave a message for further details or you can Email clacksguides@ yahoo.co.uk. Zumba fitness Classes: Classes will be held in Tillicoultry Parish Church Hall on Mondays from 7pm to 8pm with Irene Kane. For further information call 07743 785 103. Wee County Walkers: why not join in the free walks led by the Wee County Walkers? Become fitter as you enjoy an easy interesting walk. No need to book. Meet them outside the Nike outlet at Sterling Mills just before 10.30am on Saturdays. Walks are suitable for all abilities and last up to an hour. Short, safe walks open to everyone. Put on comfortable footwear, dress for the weather and enjoy. Go on your own or bring a friend.
Bookbug: Go along and join free rhyme, song and storytelling sessions for under fives at Tillicoultry Library on Thursdays from 10am to 10.30am, excluding school and public holidays. Tillicoultry Toddler Group: The toddler group is for children aged 0-3 years and is open every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday during term time from 9.30am to 11.15am. The playworker provides a variety of fun activities everyday including arts and crafts, freeplay and rhymetime. A healthy snack and drink is provided for toddlers and there is tea/coffee and a biscuit for parents and carers. A normal session following registration costs £2, however your first session is free so come along and give us a try. You’ll find them in Room 5, Tillicoultry Community Centre. Everyone welcome. Zumba classes:A Zumba class is held in Tillicoultry Centenary hall on Wednesday’s from 8pm to 9pm. Contact 01259 721 886 for information. CAP: Come along and join in our Rhyme, Song and Storytelling sessions for under five’s at Tillicoulty Library on Thursday’s from 10am to 10.30am.
Tullibody Slimming World: Slimming World takes place on Wednesday’s at 5pm in the Civic Centre, Tullibody. Tullibody and Cambus Girlguiding: To join the leadership team. Contact Ann-Margaret on 07908 252 104 or Girlguiding Clackmannanshire on 01259 211 318. Healthy Living: If you are a resident of Tullibody, Cambus or Glenochil with a Clackmannanshire Council Access to Leisure Card can swim free Monday to Friday at 9am to 5pm at the Leisure Bowl. Pop into the Tullibody Healthy Living Office to find out how you can get you Tullibody Healthy Living Free Swim Card or telephone 01259 724 374. Tullibody Heritage Centre, Abercromby Place (part of the Civic Centre) Tullibody is open each Saturday 2pm to 4pm or by arrangement at other times. Nominal charge for Adults. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Contact 01259 723 376 for further details or visit the website tullibodyhistorygroup.com.
Local Fruit Barra: Tullibody Fruit Barra is open every Thursday at 13 Tron Court, Tullibody. For more information, contact the Tullibody Healthy Living Initiative by telephoning 01259 724 374
Stirling Stirling Hillwalking Club: The Stirling Hillwalking Club walk on August 5th will be Cairn of Claise & Tolmount, 950m ascent, 20 km distance. OS map 43, grid ref 148800. Phone 01506 418568 for further details. Information about Stirling Hillwalking club is available on the website at http://www. stirlinghillwalkingclub.org.uk/
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The 2012 Tullibody Gala
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ast weekend the Tullibody Gala was held and besides a little rain this year’s Gala was still a huge success that drew in hundreds of all ages for fun, food and entertainment. The Gala march led by the balaclava pipe band of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders Association set off from Banchory Primary School as scheduled, following close behind the band were The Gala Queen Jasmine Rose Curran and her attendants who travelled in luxury white vintage cars. Also In the parade was the now unveiled special
guest Provost Tina Murphy and among others, the local Cadets, gymnasts from the Hillfoots Gymnastics Club, the Tullibody History Group, and of course the all important members of the general public. Upon entering Tullibody public park Provost Tina Murphy had the special honour of crowning the Gala Queen to mark the official opening of the Tullibody Gala. The event featured a full range of attractions and competitions. The best dressed shop window competition was won by Tower Bakery for their
fantastic Olympic / Diamond Jubilee themed display; they received a framed certificate and a bottle of whisky in honour of their achievement; the other competitors also received certificates and a box of chocolates for taking part. Also judged on the day was the Primary School art competition held between St Serf’s, Abercromby, St Bernadette’s and Banchory; in the end the banners created were all so good that all the Primaries received a Diamond Jubilee & Olympic themed Trophy and Diamond Jubilee and Olympic themed medallions
were given to each of the Banner Carriers. A lot of hard work and organising by the Tullibody, Cambus and Glenochil Community Council and many others ensured that the Tullibody Gala was a truly spectacular and enjoyable event. Tullibody Gala Committee wish to thank everyone for their generosity and supporting our Gala Day: Arnold Clark; Alloa Hire Centre; The Co-op at Tullibody; Braehead Golf Club; Gulf Fuel at Old Brig Inn, Manor Powis; Kevin Stewardson; Ian Arnott; Smart Specs; Abercromby
Arms; Upper Deck Catering; Cambus Inn; Hillfoots Butcher; Gadget Worl, Alloa; A. Pollock; Tesco; Ochil View Housing; Tullibody Healthy Living Iniative; Tulliallan Pipes & Drums; Diageo; Tower Bakery; The Inn @ Tullibody; Tron Barbers; Hamilton McBryde; Mrs. Tilly`s Confectionery; Wee County Cupcakes; Ladbrokes, Tullibody; Tullibody Post Office; Coca Cola Enterprises; Beatsons; Phoenix Suzuki; BridalHire-Scotland Ltd; Keith`s Cars; Scottish Book Trust; Thanks A Bunch; Scotmid Co-op; Clackmannanshire
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Out & about with Michelle Henderson
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Summer Destinations in Scotland
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his summer has not been the best for weather that we have had but in between there is still time for you to get away for a short break or a long vacation. Over the weeks I have looked at Caravan Parks that are around Scotland but if this type of holiday is not really for you there are other types of holidays that might appeal to you, for example a short break. In the Highlands of Scotland there is a lovely hotel in a small village called Dornoch, and it is owned by Shearings, a company offering long and short breaks. The Hotel looks out onto the
ecently, I have been looking for a good film to watch during the wet nights of this horrible summer and I came across a great Fiction Thriller called The Invasion in my DVD collection. The film was created back in 2007 and starred Nicole Kidman and Daniel Craig and was set and filmed in Australia and the Untied States. The movie is based on an alien virus coming to the earth after a space shuttle exploded returning to earth
Royal Dornoch Golf Course and also the beaches that connect with the Dornoch Firth. In the Hotel there is a lounge where entertainment is provided, a dinning room and a large reception area, ideal for realxing in. Dornoch itself is not really a holiday destination as there is nothing there to do but it can be used as a started point for travelling to sounding villages in the Highlands. This type of break is prefferably used to travel and see places while you are on holiday and round Dornoch there is a lot of places to go and see, for example, John O’Groats,
and different parts spread out all over the USA. The virus then spread like wild fire and everyone was being taken over. Carol (Nicole Kidman) and Ben (Daniel Craig) then work together with various other to try and kill this virus and escape from contracting it. Carols son Oliver is kept by her ex husband who is also effected by the disease and from then on various other twist and turns take place. The film is a great night time film as it
Thurso and Wick and there is lots of things to see and do. Having been to each of these places and stayed in the Dornoch Hotel for the weekend it is a great place to stay and is a great resting point while visiting the beautiful Highlands of Scotland. John O’Groats is the last point at the top of Scotland and is visited by many tourists over the year. Overall this type of holiday is lovely and relaxing and it is fantastic to see the scenery that lies only a couple of hours away from the hotel. It is a break that is surely not to be missed.
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leaves you in suspense and wonder as to what is going to happen next all the way through. I personally really like this film as it has a great story and leaves you thinking about it even when the titles go up at the end. There was action all the way through which kept me intrigued and it is a film that I could not possibly get board of. Anyone who likes action and suspense, well this is defiantly the film for you.
Summer Time Music
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ver the past few weeks the weather has been quite bad but although the sun may not shine music can still make your day bright. There are a lot of songs that are in the charts the now and have been in past years that have been good summery songs to get you in the mood when on holiday despite the weather. One song that creates this happy feeling is a song called Skinny Jeans by Eliza Doolittle as it is a really good catchy song that gives you this summer feeling. The song was created in 2010 and reached number 22, but despite being so unpopular in the charts it is a great song for your summer. The songs was inspired by a love-hate relationship and has strong elements of indie music in it. This is a very good, feel good song that is ideal for this time of year. Another song that is great for the summer weather is a song called Dog Days are Over by Florence and the Machine. This song is different from the other as it has more of a rock feel to it as well as good lively jive to in the background.
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The song reached 23 in the UK Single Charts and was released in late 2008. Over the years the song has been covered and used for many purposes such as adverts and has also been covered by the hit show Glee. Both these songs are different from one another but are both fantastic songs for that summer feeling, whatever the weather.
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Summer Fruit Kebabs A delicious dessert for a summer BBQ. An interesting alternative to a simple fruit salad - and you can barbecue them if you’re feeling really adventurous! Serves 4. INGREDIENTS One melon
Name: Dino Age: 1 and a half Breed: Bichon Fris Lives: Alva
Four bananas
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250g mixed seedless grapes Two green apples and two red apples
Likes: Cuddles, Walks, Food he shouldn’t have!
One pineapple
Dislikes: Being in the house alone, bigger dogs
One pear
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200g strawberries 200ml orange juice
METHOD 1. Wash and cut all fruits into bitesize pieces. 2. Arrange fruit on skewers. 3. Lay in a tray and pour orange juice over them. 4. Eat immediately or refrigerate to barbecue later.
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Your Horoscope Predictions By Anne Smith Libra (24 Sept - 23 Oct)
Aries (21 March - 20 April) This is a time to get communications xxxx
clarified, especially with younger people although mercury is in a backward motion you still have the energy of mars to push you forward with this it may mean ending a difficult relationship but as with all endings it brings in pastures new. Although this seems a heavy place there is still room to Party and your mood lifts from Sunday.
Taurus (21 April - 21 May)
As the sun enters Leo this week it will help xxxxxxxxxx you top over analyzing situation which is making you a little paranoid, it is time for you to get back into the world of the living, socializing and adventures are back on the cards as you embrace this new phase, emotions are high on the agenda and a catch up with old friends is needed.
Scorpio (24 Oct - 22 Nov)
xxxxxxxxx There may be a need to delve into the past and you may have to regurgitate old emotions as people pour out of the closet of time gone by, you have grown and evolved so don’t be intimidated. On a high with intuition a new door opens and promises success, partnerships favour well as long as you stay focused.
Gemini
(22 May - 21 June) Although your ruling sign is going xxxx backwards, lady luck is still with you this week, you just have to remember to keep it simple and honest, no story telling or it could bite you on the bum next time around, it seems as if destiny is helping you move forward and you are being projected into new height, enjoy!
Cancer (22 June - 23 July) As a water sign you are known for your xxxxxxxxx procrastinating, you seem to think there is no way forward well I am here to tell you different, it is time to look at want you want and who you want, let go and allow your dreams to become a reality as the timing is right, trust your instincts. Leo (24 July - 23 Aug)
As the sun enters your sign this week xxxxxxxxx you feel your spirits lifting, despite the position of Mercury’s backward motion your relationships become more open and all problems vanish in a puff of smoke, time to put the past behind you and begin a new, partnerships favour well of the romantic sort if you are attached a thrill of passion awaits, if not watch out for the dishy Aquarian.
Virgo (24 Aug - 23 Sept)
For those focused on their career there xxxxxxxxx is positive new as you seem to have put a difficult time behind you now and opportunity knock, your ruling planet Mercury is retrograde to you have to watch what you say as it could be misconstrued, as the moon is in your sign this week and you express your emotions freely, just remember who has helped you, what has been good for you before opening your mouth!
At last the secrecy of your emotions is about xxxxxxxx to be unleashed as you can now pinpoint what you want from long term relationships including the one with yourself. There are choices coming to do with work and Jupiter brings luck in a business relationship, just remember to dot the i’s and cross the t’s as we don’t want poor communication to hinder either of these events!
Sagittarius (23 Nov - 21 Dec)
It xxmay have seemed difficult of late as if you’re on a treadmill but with the combinational effect of the Moon and Mars this week things are beginning to look up. The right people are brought to you at the right time and work becomes smoother at last, Venus is also in your sign and this helps bestow love in your emotional life.
Capricorn (22 Dec - 20 Jan)
After xxxxxa period of difficulty we can now look forward to things becoming somewhat easier, you must remember to communicate this month and to do it clearly and concisely as things could get twisted otherwise. The moon connects to your ruling planet Saturn helps you dealing with emotions with family and partners for a much happier and lighter mood.
Aquarius (21 Jan - 19 Feb)
A difficult situation around you is now xxxxxxx coming to an end and you can look back next month and see this was really a blessing in disguise that feeling of being stuck is lifting as you now move forward. Try to think before you speak as you are not the most diplomatic sign and Mercury is retrograde, the moon this week and the sun in Leo will help give your love life a welcome boost
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(20 Feb - 20 Mar) xxxxxxxxxx A week to remain grounded and pragmatic, keep thing real this week and pay particular attention to documents and ensure they are read and understood before signing. Your mind is in the clouds so it is important that you keep to reality and make decisions on facts. Some of you are ready and indeed in need of a welcomed break.
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ANGEL ANNE – PSYCHIC COMEDIUM Angel Anne is a Psychic with a difference, known to all who know her and her work as the Psychic Comedium. While readings from Anne are detailed and emotional you are just as likely to by crying with laughter as she uses her down to earth humour and delivery to pass on messages from her team of spirit helpers. Witty, straightforward and direct Angel Anne is one psychic who tells it like it is – often mimicking the exact language and turn of phrase that your loved one used in their lifetime. Always entertaining Angel Anne is also empathetic, warm and engaging and will leave you feeling content that your loved ones are around you. Passionate and knowledgeable Angel Anne is a gifted psychic who has had personal experience of the spirit world since an early age and sees her talents as a gift from past generations. Having
experienced too the visitation of an Angel, Anne now works to help you connect to your own Angels, Angelic Energies and spirit guides. Having developed her work and trained as a Reiki Master and Angel Therapist, Anne is also accredited as a Demonstrator and Speaker with the S.N.U. (Spiritualist National Union). About to embark on a tour across Scotland Anne has a Workshop with Joan Charles, The Scottish Sun’s no1 Psychic, at the Millennium Hotel, Glasgow on the 15th September. Anne also has Psychic Shows in Airdrie, Linlithgow, Helensburgh, Dumbarton and Ayrshire. For more information and for tickets see www.angelanne.co.uk
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SPOTTED IN A REGISTRY OFFICE
I was in my local registry office the other day to get a copy of my marriage certificate. I know it’s pretty bad to have misplaced it after less than a year of marriage, but I’ve still been married longer than Kim Kardashian. As I walked into the office, there was a large poster on the door saying “SHAM MARRIAGES ARE ILLEGAL”, with a confidential hotline which the public can phone to report a sham marriage. They weren’t impressed when I rang them up and reported a Mr Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes of Hollywood. The man is a nutter you know. When talking about his Scientology faith, he reckoned that when he sees road accidents, he is the only one who can help the accident victims. Yes, as they lie in the wreckage awaiting the emergency services, I’m sure they think to themselves “I could really use a Scientologist right now”. BURGER KING Burger King are now
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!
offering a range of desserts to customers. Well, 2, to be precise. One of the desserts on offer is jelly and ice cream. Isn’t it worrying that the world’s second biggest fast food chain seem to have it in for Rangers? MORE VAN EXPLOITS Ever wondered what would happen if you tried to pass through a tollbooth on a bridge or motorway with no money and no ID? Well, now I know. I was crossing the Dartford Bridge- which I’d never used before and didn’t know had tolls- when I discovered that it was a toll bridge. I tried to pay by credit card, and was treated like I’d tried to pay with Monopoly money. -“Ye cant pay by card!” cried the angry woman “Why did you think you could pay by card?” “Because it’s 2012?” I replied This did not go down well, and within minutes I was surrounded by angry security staff. They forced me to go and pull over in some hatching and await escort off the bridge by the Highways Agency. I would then need to go to a cash machine and draw money. The whole operation took 20 minutes, during which time I
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was nearly hit by a truck when they failed to secure me safe passage to the hatching, then by a barrier as I drove through the tollbooths the opposite way. I was tempted to try and pay the toll in 1 pence pieces on my return, but decided against it. “BELIEVE” Remember that word folks? It was written on Mars bar wrappers in 2010, asking us to believe that England could win the world cup. Well, It didn’t work did it? I ask because I was in a café in Kent following my Dartford Bridge adventure, and I noticed that the waitress had the word “Believe” tattooed on her hand. She must be kicking herself now. It wasn’t the worst tattoo I’ve ever seen. A guy I know wanted a tattoo on his hand that said “Elvis”. The tattooist misspelt it, and wrote “Elves”.
air. This, as you can imagine, has not gone down well with the residents. Will we see something similar in Glasgow for the Commonwealth Games in 2014? In fact, might we see it this year as some of the Olympic soccer matches are held at Hampden? Personally I’d happily let them put the missiles in my back garden. So long as they let me keep them afterwards; there have been a few burglaries in my neighbourhood and I’m trying to beef up my security. I’m also told that they have a high frequency sound weapon that will be blasted at any terrorists or rioters at the Olympics to stop them in their tracks and put them in agony. Such a weapon must cost thousands of pounds- possibly
50 SHADES OF GREY My mate Spanner is reading this book just now. And it is filthy. He says it’s not a very good read. Why don’t they save people a lot of time and simply highlight where the naughty bits are?
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OLYPMIC SECURITY Apparently they’re taking no chances for the London Olympics, and are mounting surface-to-air missiles in certain neighbourhoods in London in readiness for any terrorist attack by
millions of pounds- of tax payers money. Surely a £10.99 Jedward CD would be a cheaper and equally effective alternative? AND FINALLY It’s coming up for my first wedding anniversary and Mrs Q has dropped me a subtle hint: “First anniversary is a paper anniversary. White carnations…” she said So I’ll get her some white carnations. And a Daily Sport.
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Trend experts at Tesco are preesco has revealed the twelve toys that are expected to be at dicting that techie toys will be the the top of Christmas lists across best-selling gifts, with the LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer 2 and the the UK this year: new Vtech Innotab 2 coming in at numbers one and three respec1. LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer 2 tively. Leapfrog John Stanhope, Toys Category 2. Barbie Puppy Play Park - Mat- Manager for Tesco said: “It’s no surprise that technology tel is at the top of the list - the Leap3.Vtech Innotab 2- Vtech Pad and Innotab are like kids’ versions of the tablet computers 4. Moshi Monsters My Moshi that many parents will be hoping Home - Vivid to find under the Christmas tree. 5. Furby - Hasbro But it’s great to see some classic toys on the list too, such 6. Monopoly Millionaire - Hasas Barbie and Monopoly, bro which bring families to7. Lego City The Mine - Lego Ltd gether. We work hard to make sure our Christmas 8. Fisher Price Disney Sing toys offer parents someAlong Choo Choo - Mattel thing to suit all ages and 9. Nerf Elite Hail-Fire - Hasbro budgets.” With over 108 careers 10. Web Shooting Spiderman under her belt, Barbie is Hasbro at number two and is the 11. Air Hogs Hover Assault - Spinmas- perfect gift for kids who ter loved Britain’s Got Talent winner Ashleigh and 12. Octonauts Octopod Playset her dog Pudsey, as the Mattel Barbie Puppy Play Park
lets the iconic doll teach her puppies new tricks with the clap of her hands. Not to be outdone in the retro toy stakes, the best seller from Christmas 1998 is making a comeback – the Furby is at number five. The mechanical, furry creature has had a makeover which is being kept under wraps to be revealed in the not so distant future. Building on the success of the Moshi Monsters Treehouse last year, the monsters and moshlings have stepped on to the property ladder and now have their
own home – Moshi Monsters My Moshi Home is at number four. Despite a strong showing from digital toys, more traditional options are still up there on the bestseller list with a perennial favourite board game making the cut. Monopoly Millionaire is at number six, giving families the chance to live the high life by purchasing skyscrapers and private jets. Lego people now outnumber real people, so it should come as no surprise that Lego City’s new bigger and better offering, Lego City The Mine is at number seven, letting kids take an excavating adventure around the workings of a mine. Thanks to the buzz around the release of the new Spiderman film Webshooting Spiderman is at number 10. This hero keeps baddies at bay with motorized web blasters that shoot from his arms. Nerf Elite Hail-Fire is at number nine – this toy for older kids releases 24 darts in under 20 seconds. And the Air Hogs Hover Assault is at number 11, a remote control device that not only speeds across the ground, but can also fly and
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ost people growing up assume that if and when they want children, they will be able to have them. They don’t expect to have problems with fertility, and assume that if they do, the wonders of modern fertility treatments - such as IVF and ICSI - intra-cytoplasmic sperm injection - will be able to solve them. However, new statistics reveal that one in seven UK couples are experiencing the physical and emotional trauma of fertility problems. Before them lies a long, lonely journey of tests, treatments and uncertainty in a painful process of elimination, like a rollercoaster with more downs than ups. New research by the University of Oxford, based on interviews with women and men, suggests that people are often unprepared for infertility and uninformed about what it means, what treatment it entails and how likely it is to be successful or fail. With almost a quarter of cases being unexplained infertility, over 50% due to multiple causes and 30% attributable to men, there is a lot of guesswork for couples and infertility tests can be just the start of a long process of elimination. In fact, although treatment and procedures can be unpleasant, those interviewed suggested that it is the waiting
jump across terrain – the ultimate hybrid toy. The top toys for toddlers include the Fisher Price Disney Sing Along Choo Choo at number eight, a best seller from last year that now features Disney characters including the Dalmations and Dumbo. The OctoAlert has been activated and Barnacles and Kwazii from the popular kids TV show set off on their underwater adventure with the Octonauts Octopod Playset at number 12 on the list.
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and uncertainty that people often find the hardest to cope with.Interviewees revealed their experiences - their initial thoughts that there might be an issue and the slow dawning realisation that there was a more serious problem. Findings showed that UK couples wished they had known how hard infertility treatment was going to be, both physically and emotionally. For many, the initial awareness of the problem was only the start in a long series of tests that needed to be undergone to rule out different aspects of infertility and to pinpoint what fertility tests and treatments would work best for the couple. The research also highlighted the isolation couples feel as they were going through treatment, even if they chose to tell family and close friends. In many cases they felt unsure about doing
this because of the stress that it can put on relationships, particularly with those friends who are having babies without issues. Couples also described examples of good and bad practice when dealing with clinicians, from misinterpreting results to failing to do the referrals, but it was the emotional and psychological support either offered or not offered by GPs that stood out. Occasionally people said their GP had been insensitive or did not seem to understand the impact of infertility. Men in particular felt they had a difficult role in fertility treatment and often felt sidelined by medical professionals while their partners were going through treatment. Dr Lisa Hinton, senior qualitative researcher at the University of Oxford, says:”We spoke to a range of men and
women between the ages of 25 and 40. The people we spoke to were very honest about their experiences and described in detail the physical and emotional toll that going through the ‘infertility process’ had on them. Not being able to conceive a child can be devastating and the start of a long, lonely journey of tests, treatments and uncertainty in a painful process of elimination, like a rollercoaster with more downs than ups.”On the healthtalkonline website, information and video interviews are split into topics. These cover early concerns, treatments, after treatment, social life & work and coping with infertility. A new section of the award-winning experiential health website link title is now available on infertility, based on interview research carried out by the Health Experiences Research Group, University of Oxford.
n under a decade, eBay has grown into an incredible auction website that commands an audience of around 37 million people around the world. Some look for bargain secondhand goods, others look for cheaper versions of something they’ve spotted in the shops, and others just find themselves addictively browsing five times a day, which has to be a bit healthier than smoking, though perhaps no cheaper. As long as you know what you are looking for, you can usually find it posted on eBay. From skin care products to outfits for you pooch, car care products to shoes - both footwear and alloys - you can bid for what you want and for the price that you are willing to pay. Apart from the opportunity for a real bargain, there are growing numbers of aficionados who think eBay is simply more fun than a shopping mall. While the process of bidding can see like a tiresome process at your first try, when you do win a bid at a good price, you might feel like you’ve won your item, which is exactly what eBay tells you when you’ve ‘won’ the item. Feeling victorious over a store purchase just doesn’t come that often, unless you happen to find the very last this season’s must have that just happens to be your size. “eBay is entertainment,” says Dawn Reno, co-author of The Unofficial Guide to eBay and Online Auctions . “It’s different all the
time, never the same. Every halfhour there’s all new stuff, which is so indicative of the internet as a whole. “Plus, people love an auction. There’s something about bidding that gets the heart pounding.” eBay has certainly become one of the most successful concepts of the internet age. Uniquely, it is like the world’s largest secondhand shop and all the bargainbasement shops in the world all rolled into one. Jim Griffith, head trainer of eBay University - the company’s road show of seminars for novice buyers and sellers - says, “Even if you don’t use it, you know someone who does, and you’ve had to listen to their stories about how much they love it.” Since its creation, eBay has become a daily fix for millions of buyers in search of quirky stuff. It’s addictive and many homeowners find themselves hunting around on eBay instead of sitting down in front of the television. People with laptops, of course, often do both at the same time. “Five minutes of eBay will expose you to more items than you’ll ever see in a shopping centre,” says Marsha Collier, co-author of eBay for Dummies . On any given day, there are millions items for sale on eBay, with millions of new items added daily. Sales per day run up into the many millions of pounds. For many homeowners, it has become a way to buy what they want and sell what they don’t want.
weecounty VALETER Job No: SLN/22407 Employer Reference: R3/714 SOC Code: 9233 Wage: Meets National Minimum Wage Hours: 39 hours over 5 days Location: STIRLING FK7 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 25 July 2012 Pension details: Pension available Description: We are currently recruiting at our CitroenHyundai Dealership, Stirling for a Valeter. We are looking for individuals who are self-motivated and able to communicate well with others. The ideal candidate will need to interact with customers and staff in a professional manner. A full clean driving held for a minimum of 1 year is essential. The successful candidates will benefit from excellent working conditions, extensive training, life assurance and private health care, making our package one of the best in the industry. EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE ARNOLD CLARK GROUP IS OFFERED SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCE AND DISCLOSURE CHECK.Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview. How to apply You can apply for this job by obtaining a Jobcentre Plus application form by selecting this link www.dwp.gov.uk/docs/ es5.pdf Opens new window (unless JavaScript disabled). Alternatively you can request an application form from any Jobcentre Plus Office and returning it to Recruitment Line at Arnold Clark, Arnold Clark Recruitment, 241 Glasgow Road, Rutherglen, G73 1SU or to jobsonline3@arnoldclark.co.uk. Employer Arnold Clark ASSISTANT MANAGER Job No: SLN/22389 SOC Code: 7111 Wage: £6.27 per hour Hours: 21 PER WEEK, 5 DAYS OVER 7, BETWEEN 9AM - 5PM Location: Stirling, Stirlingshire FK8 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 24 July 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Retail management experience is essential as is visual merchandising and also preferably with charity shop experience. Must have a
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knowledge of Health and Safety requirements. Full training will be provided. This is a key holder position, and duties involve visual merchandising of store, achieving sales targets, recruiting and training of volunteers, cash handling, dealing with deliveries, stock replenishment, sorting, pricing, general housekeeping and daily administration. Applicants should quote jobcentre reference number when sending CV How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Lynne Freeman at Shelter, Lynne_Freeman@shelter.org.uk. Employer Shelter MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR Job No: SLN/22402 Employer Reference: BMC 79 SOC Code: 8114 Wage: EXCEEDS NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE Hours: SHIFT WORK. Location: STIRLING FK7 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 25 July 2012 Closing date: 01 August 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: A vacancy has arisen with our client at their site near Stirling for a multi-skilled maintenance Supervisor coordinator whose core skill is mechanical. Applicants should have the following qualifications and experience Standard Grade or equivalent to level 3 or higher in Maths, English and a Science subject.Be PC literate, some knowledge of electrical systems and instrumentation would be advantageous. Applicants should have served a recognised apprenticeship and have extensive experience in the chemical manufacturing industry. You should possess a strong EHS focus, be familiar with the requirements of the COSHH, COMAH and IPPC regulations and have a flexible approach to work with self motivation a priority. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Bernadette McGarrity at Topstaff, The E-Centre, Springfield House, Laurelhill Business Park, Stirling, FK7 9JQ or to bmcgarrity@ topstaffemployment.com. Employer Topstaff
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CHEF/COOK Job No: SLN/22401 SOC Code: 5434 Wage: NEGOTIABLE Hours: 5 DAYS Location: STIRLING FK8 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 25 July 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Chef required for Italian restaurant in Stirling.Must have food hygiene certificate. Experience of Italian restaurants and Italian cuisine is preferred. Wages negotiable. Straight shifts. Or can personally hand in CV How to apply You can apply for this job by telephoning 01786 473208 and asking for Nicola Salerno. Employer Italstron Ltd
dishes,loading and unloading dishwasher,keeping kitchen area clean and tidy and other kitchen duties as required. Can also personally hand in CV How to apply You can apply for this job by telephoning 01786 473208 and asking for Nicola Salerno. Employer Italstron Ltd HEAD WAITER/WAITER Job No: SLN/22399 SOC Code: 9224 Wage: NEGOTIABLE Hours: 37.5 PER WEEK, 5 DAYS OVER 7 Location: STIRLING FK8 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 25 July 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Must be 18+ due to serving alcohol. Head waiter required for Italian restaurant in Stirling. Must have food hygiene certificate. Previous experience of Italian restaurants and knowledge of Italian cuisine is preferred. Wages negotiable. The employer has claimed an exception under the Equality Act 2010. . can also personally
KITCHEN PORTER Job No: SLN/22400 SOC Code: 9223 Wage: MEETS NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE Hours: 5 DAYS Location: STIRLING FK8 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 25 July 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Kitchen porter required for LEISURE ENTERPRISES Italian restaurant in Stirling. Duties include washing
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hand in CV How to apply You can apply for this job by telephoning 01786 473208 and asking for Nicola Salerno. Employer Italstron Ltd ELECTRICIAN Job No: SLN/22408 SOC Code: 5241 Wage: £13 - £14 per hour + CIS or Ltd Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Location: Stirling, Stirlingshire FK8 Duration: Temporary Date posted: 25 July 2012 Closing date: 22 August 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: A leading electrical contractor is looking for Commercial/ Industrial Electricians for a project in Stirling starting mid August. The candidate should be used to working with Steel wired cables, happy with tray, conduit work. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Jen Tevendale
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General Manager; Salary:£24k - £27k (37 hours per week including evenings & weekends) The charity Ochil Leisure Enterprises was setup by the campaigning group ‘Save Alva Pool’. Ochil Leisure Enterprises succeeded in securing the ownership of Ochil Leisure Centre in July of this year and plan to operate it as a community led social enterprise.We are now looking for an exceptional Leisure Manager to drive the business forward and fulfil our vision of putting Ochil Leisure Centre at the heart of the Community. Reporting directly to the Management Committee, some of the main duties will be to; • Lead on all operational duties related to the day to day running of a community leisure 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 compliance with our statutory responsibilities in relation to health & safety It is envisaged that the successful candidate will have a minimum HND in Leisure Management or a related discipline, plus at least three years experience working in a similar operation in a management position. To apply, please visit our website www.ochilleisureenterprises.org.uk for further information and application details. CVs will not be accepted. Closing date for the receipt of completed applications is Monday 13th August 2012. Interviews will take place during week beginning Monday 3rd September 2012. Ochil Leisure Enterprises, C/O Lucinda Kerr, 8 Burnbrae Gardens, Alva, FK12 5LX Registered company No. SC412596 OSCR charity No. SC042955
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at ASA Recruitment, jtevendale.70976.776@ asarecruitment.aplitrak.com. Employer ASA Recruitment MOT TESTER/TECHNICIAN Job No: SLN/22410 Employer Reference: R3/719 SOC Code: 5231 Wage: EXCEEDS NATIONAL MINIMUM WAGE Hours: 5 DAYS FROM 7 Location: STIRLING FK7 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 25 July 2012 Pension details: Pension available Description: We are currently recruiting at our Toyota Dealership, Stirling for the following position MOT TESTERTECHNICIAN. We are looking to recruit an approved MOT Tester with extensive experience and a Class 4 Testers Certificate. In this position your duties will include MOT Testing and the preparation and inspection of vehicles. The candidate will preferably be a time served technician. The successful candidate will benefit from excellent
working conditions, extensive training, life assurance and private health care making our package one of the best in the industry. A full driving licence is essential. EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THE ARNOLD CLARK GROUP IS OFFERED SUBJECT TO SATISFACTORY REFERENCE AND DISCLOSURE CHECK.Only successful candidates will be contacted for interview. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Recruitment Line at Arnold Clark, Arnold Clark Recruitment, 241 Glasgow Road, Rutherglen, Glasgow, G73 1SU or to jobsonline3@arnoldclark.co.uk. Employer Arnold Clark
Closing date: 10 August 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Full-time, permanent Stores Person required at Historic Scotland’s Central Storage Depot based at Kerse Road, Stirling. Duties cover a wide variety of tasks including allocating vehicles to staff and issuing stores. The depot services 9 Historic Scotland Depots and 23 staffed monuments. Good knowledge of stores systems required, good numeracy and IT skills -. Word, Excel and Outlook also required. Essential qualifications - must have a Current Plant Operators Card Cat A17 Telescopic Handler and must hold a current, full driving licence. A current HGV Cat C and Plant Operators Card A33 Agriculture Tractor are desirable. You may be required to attend training courses identified to assist the work or to comply with health and safety legislation this may require overnight stays away from home. Please apply on line at www. historic-scotland.gov.uk Opens new window (unless JavaScript disabled).
STORES PERSON Job No: SLN/22413 Employer Reference: HSC/12/183 SOC Code: 9149 Wage: ÂŁ17363 TO ÂŁ20123 PER ANNUM Hours: 1,932 HRS ANNUALLY Location: STIRLING FK7 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 25 July 2012
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This is an opportunity to join an expanding company who have a strong portfolio of newspapers across South Lanarkshire, Perthshire and Clackmannanshire. Three papers will be launched from the Alloa office in the very near future and you will play a key part in shaping their content. A car owner would be preferred. Send written applications, including CV and clippings to: Hub Media Ltd Scott Mochar Ellismuir House, Ellismuir Way, Uddingston G71 5PW Tel: 01698 803909 Email: scott@hubpublishing.co.uk
weecounty ENGINEERING, ochil.eng@live. co.uk. Employer OCHIL ENGINEERING SUPPORT WORKER Job No: ALL/23661 SOC Code: 6115 Wage: £6.30 TO £7.25 PER HOUR Hours: SHIFT PATTERN Location: ALLOA, CLACKMANNANSHIRE FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 25 July 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Flexible work pattern, morning, afternoon and evenings ILS provides care and support to older people and vulnerable adults, across the Clackmannanshire area. We provide personal care, emotional support, domestic assistance or medical supervision, understanding and emphasising with people is right at the heart of who we are. If you have communication skills, care and compassion, So you will not only help to enhance the quality of life for people in the local community you will help to enhance your own prospects for the future. All posts are subject to PVG vetting procedures, cost met by applicant ILS will refund 30 after 6mths employment. Interviews will be held locally. Successful applicants will be invited to our 3-day induction training course. How to apply For further details about job reference ALL/23661, please telephone Jobseeker Direct on 0845 6060 234. Lines are open 8.00am - 6.00pm weekdays only. All calls are charged at local rate. Call charges may be different if you call from a mobile phone. Alternatively, visit your local Jobcentre Plus Office and use the customer access phones provided to call Jobseeker Direct. The textphone service for deaf and hearingimpaired people is 0845 6055 255. CUSTOMER SERVICE/ SECURITY OFFICER Job No: ALL/23663 SOC Code: 7212 Wage: Exceeds Nat Min Wage Hours: 45 per week, 5 day from 7 on 5 week rota, over 24 hours Location: Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire FK13 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 25 July 2012
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Pension details: No details held Description: Must be able to communicate well at all levels with members of staff and public. CCTV and SIA licence required but will accept SIA licence only providing you are willing to carry out the CCTV training. On completion of probation further training will be given in first aid, security systems, customer care and any other relevant subjects. You must have a 5 year checkable work or back to school history. Uniform provided. You must be smart and be able to walk long distances and stand for considerable lengths of time. Please send CV with covering letter How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Thomas Rae at Sterling Mills Designer Outlet Village, thomasrae@origin-rps.com. Employer Sterling Mills Designer Outlet Village LABOURER Job No: ALL/23664 Employer Reference: dac/ck/lab SOC Code: 9139 Wage: £7.70 - £7.73 per hour Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday Days Location: Alloa, Clackmannanshire FK10 Duration: Temporary Date posted: 25 July 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Labourers required for temporary assignment in Alloa area. Duties involve cleaning, litter picking and general labouring. Hours of work are 7.30 to 4pm Monday to Friday. The successful candidate will have a proven background in a similar role. Before applying for this job, applicants must be aware that the are required to wear safety boots, and must be available to start work immediately. How to apply You can apply for this job by sending a CV/written application to Lynsey Farmer at Pertemps, lynsey.scotland@pertemps. co.uk. Employer Pertemps INDUSTRIAL CLEANER Job No: ALL/23667 SOC Code: 9132 Wage: Exceeds National Minimum Wage
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Hours: mon - friday Location: ALLOA, Clackmannanshire FK10 Duration: Temporary Date posted: 25 July 2012 Closing date: 27 July 2012 Pension details: Pension available Description: An opportunity has arisen for Industrial Cleaners to support our outage activities on Longannet power station. You will be responsible for boiler washing activities using fire hoses, as well as dust ash removal using industrial vacuuming equipment, as well as general cleaning duties. The shift pattern will involve 9.5 hours Monday - Thursday and 6 hours on a Friday. The length of this job is 4 weeks. Please apply online. How to apply You can apply for this job by visiting www.peoplebank.com/ php?hwwFkQZqal Opens new window (unless JavaScript disabled) and following the instructions on the webpage. Employer Cape Industrial Services. ELECTRICIAN’S MATE Job No: ALL/23668 SOC Code: 9139 Wage: £12.50 Per Hour Hours: SUN-FRI Nights Location: ALLOA, Clackmannanshire FK10 Duration: Temporary Date posted: 26 July 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Vital Resources who are operating as an Employment Agency. Two Electrician’s Mates required for Nightshift in Alloa. Must have relevent experience and current CSCS card or Mate Grade Card. Please send CVs Cards to glasgowm@vitalresource.com. How to apply You can apply for this job by telephoning 01698 573850 or 01698 573850 and asking for Amy Moffat. Employer Vital Resources CHEF COOK Job No: ALL/23670 SOC Code: 5434 Wage: Meets Nat Min Wage Hours: 30-44 PER WEEK DAYS AND TIME TO BE NEGOTIATED Location: Tillicoultry, Clackmannanshire FK13 Duration: Permanent
Date posted: 26 July 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: Experience essential for high volume quality establishment. Must have relevant food hygiene certificate. Duties: helping chef with daily running of kitchen and other associated tasks as required. How to apply You can apply for this job by telephoning 0125 9752899 and asking for Gary Turner. Employer Devonpark Inn ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Job No: ALL/23671 SOC Code: 4150 Wage: £13956 PER ANNUM Hours: MONDAY AND FRIDAY (7 HOURS PER DAY) Location: ALLOA, CLACKMANNANSHIRE FK10 Duration: Permanent Date posted: 26 July 2012 Closing date: 10 August 2012 Pension details: No details held Description: We are currently looking for a friendly hard-working administrative assistant to join our busy team. You will provide administrative support to the SDEF office 2 days per week, Mondays and Fridays. Duties include general clerical, receptionist,
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online and project based work, providing assistance in the office as required. This will include updating our social media and our website on a regular basis with news and events. Training for this will be provided.The successful applicant will have previous clerical experience, and a high standard of PC literacy to include Microsoft Office, Excel and Powerpoint. Applicants must also have a professional and understanding telephone manner. This is a fixed term contract ending 31st March 2015, subject to continued funding. Please e mail maeve.bain@sdef.org.uk for application form. How to apply You can apply for this job by obtaining the employer’s application form by telephoning 01259 272062 ext and asking for Maeve Bain or alternatively by emailing the employer at maeve.bain@ sdef.org.uk and returning it to Maeve Bain at Scottish Disability Equality Forum, 2/5 The E Centre, Cooperage Way, ALLOA, Clackmannanshire, FK10 3LP or to maeve.bain@ sdef.org.uk. Employer Scottish Disability Equality Forum
FINANCIAL ADVISERS WANTED
OTE £100,000 Due to expansion and increased workload we require experienced IFAs to join our team. Working with a broad level of clients ranging from corporate to HNW individuals, you will provide tailored financial planning to meet those needs of our clients. Advice will be given to clients on the whole spectrum of planning requirements. Successful candidate will also have experience in managing introducers. Employed and Self Employed positions available and will see candidates working to set quarterly targets. Rewards for managing and increasing funds under management alongside the generation of new business are given.
Successful advisors will see on target income in excess of £100,000.
Contact us at info@urbanblack.co.uk or on 0808 108 1186 for further information. Urban Black Associates, Lomond Suite, Ellismuir House, Ellismuir Way, Tannochside Park, Uddingston, G71 5PW. Urban Black Associates is a trading style of Urban Black Ltd.
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House prices statistics show stability I
n the twelve months leading to May 2012, UK house prices have increased by an average of 2.3%. House prices at present are relatively stable across most of the UK although they are still currently falling in Northern Ireland, and have remained unchanged between April and May 2012 on a seasonally adjusted basis. In May 2012 the average UK mix adjusted house price was £228,000, a marginal decrease of £1,000 from the average house price in April. Yet again the increase in prices over the year is being driven by the London housing market, with prices increasing by 7.2% in the capital over the year to May 2012 with an average house price of £388,000. The London increase was the largest recorded since November 2010, and the increases in the South East and East Midlands were also the largest recorded since December 2010. The Office of National Statistics report also
looked at the prices paid by first time buyers and existing owners. In my 2012 the average price paid by a first time buyer was 2.8% higher than in May 2011 at £171,000. For existing
owners prices increased by 2.1% in the same period. Recent research by property portal, Rightmove, has offered a snapshot into the difficulties faced by first
time buyers at present in the current housing market in the UK. The site recently questioned over 5,000 first time buyers regarding the finances involved in their purchase and
whilst 53% of the respondents said they would be financing the purchase of their first property alone, one in four said they would be receiving financial help with a deposit and other
costs from their parents. One third of those questioned whom said they would be receiving help, said at least 50% of their funds were coming from a parent or family member.
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New R8 to get S-tronic gearbox for 2013 economy in the V10 Coupé with S tronic stands at 21.6mpg.
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he adrenaline-fuelling Audi R8 driving experience is about to be charged with even greater intensity by a new S tronic twin-clutch sports transmission delivering blink-of-aneye gear shifts and improved sprinting ability. The ultra-rapid transmission is just one highlight of the 2013 Model Year R8 range, which also now features new design detailing and all-LED lighting across the board, equipment upgrades for most models and a new, even more powerful and focused version of the V10 Coupé the 550PS V10 plus. The totally new sevenspeed S tronic transmission replaces the R tronic automated manual option in the latest R8 range, and is available as an alternative to the acclaimed six-speed manual gearbox with its open stainless steel gate, which continues to be offered for all versions in the UK. With a three-shaft layout, the S tronic transmission is less than 60 centimetres in length. Its two multi-plate clutches are positioned behind one another (a new feature), and serve two mutually independent sub-transmissions; gears are shifted directly as the clutches alternately open and close. As a result gear shifts take place within hundredths of a second and with virtually no interruption to tractive
power. centre of gravity for optimum The twin-clutch S tronic handling. transmission can make The 4.2-litre V8 FSI engine its rapid fire shifts via the produces 430PS at 7,900 selector lever or the steering rpm, and peak torque of wheel paddles. It offers a 430 Nm between 4,500 and sports mode that adjusts the 6,000 rpm. The unit powers shift pattern to extract the the R8 Coupé with S tronic very best from the V8 and transmission from rest to V10 engines, and a launch 62mph in 4.3 seconds and control function that manon to a top speed of 186mph ages engine speed and per(with manual transmission: mits exactly the right degree 4.6 seconds and 187mph). of tyre slip for the quickest The R8 V8 Spyder in manual possible take-off when accel- and S tronic forms takes care erating. of the sprint in 4.5 and 4.8 Quicker and cleaner seconds respectively, and in With the benefit of S tronic both cases can reach a top the hand built, naturally speed of 186mph. Accordaspirated eight and ten cyling to the combined cycle inder FSI petrol engines are test the V8 Coupé with new given even more opportunity to show their mettle. The integration of the new 7-speed S tronic transmission has not only reduced CO2 emissions by up to 22 grams/km, but in V8 UNLEADED and V10 Coupé and ASDA - Alloa - 130.7 V10 Spyder versions Morrisons Alloa 130.9 it has also improved the acceleration time Tesco - Alloa - 130.9 from rest to 62mph Gulf - Tullibody - 132.9 by three-tenths of a Highest 135.9 second compared with R tronic-equipped DIESEL equivalents. ASDA - Alloa - 135.7 Both engines are Morrisons - Alloa - 135.9 compact, comparatively lightweight and Tesco - Alloa - 135.9 feature motorsportGulf Tullibody 137.9 derived dry-sump luHighest - 139.9 brication which allows for low positioning Source: petrolprices.com Prices correct at time of print. and therefore a lower
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S tronic transmission can return up to 22.8mpg. The V10 engine provides 530 Nm of torque at 6,500 rpm, and peak power of 525PS available at 8,000 rpm. With S tronic transmission the V10 Coupé can accelerate from zero to 62mph in 3.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 195mph. With manual transmission the values are 3.9 seconds and 196mph. The R8 V10 Spyder with S tronic completes the standard sprint in 3.8 seconds and has a top speed of 193mph (with manual transmission: 4.1 seconds and 194mph). Combined
550PS R8 V10 plus The new flagship of the range is the Audi R8 V10 plus. Developing 550PS and maximum torque of 540 Nm at 6,500 rpm, this coupéonly version catapults from rest to 62mph in 3.5 seconds and achieves a top speed of 197mph when linked to S tronic transmission; Combined fuel economy is 21.9mpg. With manual transmission, the acceleration time lengthens slightly to 3.8 seconds, top speed also increases to 198mph and combined fuel economy tops out at 19.0mpg The chassis of the high-performance sports car employs technologies derived from motorsport. Double wishbones forged from aluminium guide all four wheels, and in the R8 V10 plus the springs, shock absorbers and front suspension geometry have been specially tuned and adapted. Audi magnetic ride adaptive damping is standard for the R8 V10 and optional for the V8 variants; it offers a normal mode and a sports mode. The power steering delivers super-sensitive feedback, with ultra-direct gear ratios.
Range-wide all-LED headlights All-LED headlights are now standard on all variants of the Audi R8, and are complemented by new strip-shaped daytime running lights that form a ‘clasp’ around the lens. The lightemitting diodes for the high and low beam headlights have been placed above and below the daytime running lights, which are specially actuated to serve as indicators. Static cornering lights are also integrated into the headlights. LED lights also dominate the rear of the Audi R8. The clusters include innovative new indicators which appear to perform a ‘sweeping’ movement from the inside outwards, making them more noticeable than even the latest LED indicator systems. The sweep is achieved by a horizontal row of LEDs that are illuminated in successive blocks. The latest R8 is also distinguishable from its predecessor by way of its new badge with signature Audi Sport red diamond, and by its repositioned diffusor, which in the V10 plus Coupé is made from CFRP. In all engine versions the exhaust system terminates in two round, glossy tailpipe trim sections, painted black on the R8 V10 plus.
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TILLICOULTRY GOLF Pictured are the senior gents at who took part in the annual Andy Gullen Quaich Greensomes held last Friday at Tillicoultry Golf Club. The weather was very kind to the players who managed to stay dry for the whole round. The winners were Jim Junnior
and Davie Press, who beat last years winners Ian Taylor and Sam Kinnaird. The seniors section would like to thank Andy Gullen for donating the prizes and to Bill Bruce who did the catering, which was enjoyed by all at the end of play.
RUNNING Central Athletic Club’s distance runners continued their strong run of form with a fourth successive win in the Round Arran Relay on Saturday 21st July, once again improving on their previous times to come home in 5hours 16mins 15secs some 2minutes faster than last year and almost 55 minutes ahead of second place Kilmarnock Harriers. The Central Team of Ross
ANGLING
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The water has been fishing well with plenty of fish being caught on a wide variety of dries, buzzers and lures. Dries have been doing well on the top although sometimes they are taking the small fly on the dropper just under the surface. Anglers have been enjoying lots of good sport with lots of moving on the surface it is the angler’s skill against all the natural feeding just now!!!!.
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Sean Hill (Alloa) est. 8 -9lb Rainbow (released) David Morrison (Falkirk) 5 Rainbows for 17lb with a 9lb 9oz Paul Coyle(Tillicoultry 8lb & 10lb rainbow on olive WSW
Ian Gilchrist of Benkert Ltd., Alva with one of his 3 fish for 14lb 8oz at the successful corporate day where he and colleagues caught half a dozen fish
Jim Prentice Tullibody 4 fish 12lbs best 5.1/2lbs Montana. Alex Fitzsimmons Fintry 3 fish 8lbs Damsel Nigel Barnes Perth 2 fish 9lbs Damsel Frank Malkiewicz Tullibody 4 fish 9.3/4lbs Damsel Wilson Orr Tullibody 4 fish 9.1/2lbs Daddy’s Wm Smith Menstrie 2 fish 9lbs best 6 lbs Black Fritz Jimmy Young Alloa 3 fish 8lbs Dries Graham King Almondbank 2 fish
8lbs Kate McLaren Ian Sloan Almondbank 4 fish 14.1/2lbs best 5.1/2lbs Orange Dancer Hamish Carmichael Alloa 2 fish 8lbs Coral Fritz Fay MacLeod Perth 2 fish 7lbs Bibio Kenny MacLeod Perth 2 fish 5lbs Hare’s Ear James Conroy Stirling 2 fish 10.1/4lbs Buzzers Cameron Smith (11yrs) Stirling 3 fish 8.1/2lbs Cat
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ALLOA MASTERS FINALS 2012 DRAW The long awaited draw for the Alloa Masters Finals on Friday Aug 17th was done last week. First out of the hat was Sauchie player Craig Baxter who will take on former Australian Grand Master & PDC Players Champion Paul (The Asset) Nicolson. Next out might be tie of the round with two time Champion of the World Ted (The Count) Hankey taking on Alloa Player John Goldie. Next tie saw County Captain Colin Mitchell from Alloa taking on Darryl ( The Dazzler) Fitton who is a former world pro semi finalist. That left Alloa player Kriss Glass the task of taking on PDC Premier League Champion 2011 Gary (Flying Scotsman) Anderson. Event Organizer Davie Hanson said that he hoped the local players could come up with a few upsets this year and win a few games and wished them all well. With the event again close to sell out it is hoped that the 2013 event will feature 8 pro players taking on 8 local qualifiers. ALLOA MASTERS TICKETS Ticket Details for the Masters Finals. Vip Tickets From 5pm , Players Champange Reception 6pm. All other Tickets 7pm with the event
starting at 730pm. Only limited £20 balcony tickets remian Tel 07872078715. Please note any booked tickets that have not been paid for have now been sold. WORLD PRO COUNTY PLAY OFFS The ladies & gents World Pro play offs will be held in the Oakwood on Saturday Aug 11th with a 1pm reg. Entry £5 or £7 on the day. One Winner from each event will go to Hull in Oct for the International play offs. COUNTY SQUAD MEETING Both ladies & gents county squads will have a meeting at the Oakwood on Sat Aug 11th with a 12 30 start. All players are asked to attend. CAPTAINS MEETING The First Captains meeting of the Wee County Darts League Season takes place at the Oakwood on Tuesday Aug 21st with a 730pm start. All Teams Must be in attendance. League Fixtures will be handed out and first cup drawn. FACEBOOK To catch up with all the Latest news please visit the County Darts Page on Facebook, Clackmannan County Darts.
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CLACKMANNAN GOLF ALLAN’S TOP TWENTY FINISH Although not challenging for the top places in the Scottish Boys Stroke Play Championship, Alva’s Lawrence Allan put in a steady performance at Cardross last week His five over par total of 289 (72,72,73,72) put him in 14th place and 12 shots behind the winner. Over his four rounds he accumulated 12 birdies, matching the top players, but all this good work was cancelled out by a substantial number of over par scores. However, his performance should be enough to take him into the Scottish Boys team to play in the Boys Home Internationals in Ireland next week. SENIOR WIN FOR DEMPSEY Perhaps following in the footsteps of fellow Club member Bob Stewart, Phil Dempsey (Tulliallan) took the top spot in the West Scottish Seniors event at Lanark last week. His scratch total of 145 (69,76) won by a single shot, and he also had the distinction of having the top net score as well--139----- not easy from a golf handicap of 3. Ian Peddie (Tulliallan) plays in the Scottish Super
Seniors Championship to be held at Nairn Dunbar this week. SCOTLAND CALL UP FOR EILIDH Congratulations to Muckhart’s Eilidh Watson on being selected to represent Scotland in the Girls Home Internationals. The squad of 8 girls will compete at Radyr Golf Club near Cardiff from 7th till the 9th August against teams from England Ireland and Wales. LOCAL GOLF FIXTURES COMING UP 2nd August Senior Open (Alloa) 4th August Boys Open (Alva) 4th August Williamson Open (Braehead) 4th August Purkis and Weir Trophies (rescheduled at Alloa) 5th August Alpha Trophy (Alloa) 8th August Senior Open (Tulliallan). Any local would be golfers who perhaps were enthused by the exciting golf at the Open Championship and wish to take up a club membership should contact their local Golf Club------- there are probably very good deals to be had for the remainder of the golfing season.
DOLLAR GOLF Dollar Golf Club - Results Saturday 28th July - Holiday Medal 2 Div 1: 1st Vic Allan (4) 65; 2nd David Borrowman (10) 66; 3rd Michael Todd (10) 69. Div 2: 1st Tommy Burt (13) 65; 2nd Brian Hutchison (16) 65; 3rd Craig Smith (14) 66. Sunday 29th July - Holiday Medal 3 Div 1: 1st Jim McEwan (6) 64; 2nd Steven McPherson (6) 64; 3rd John McMillan (11) 66. Div 2: 1st George Waddell (17) 61; 2nd John McAviney (22) 63; 3rd Rab Bonnar (19) 69.
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MUCKHART GOLF International Honour for Eilidh We were delighted to hear that Eilidh Watson has been picked to represent Scotland atunder 18 level in the Home Internationals in Wales and everyone at the club sends Eilidh their congratulations and we know she will do a tremendous jobrepresenting her country. This is just the latest highlight of an excellentyear which has also seen Eilidh reach the Semi Final of the Scottish LadiesChampionships. Away from home Muckhart members continue to do well withTrevor and Anne Cragg being the latest members to taste success by winning the Cawder Mixed Foursomes and certainly the largest trophy in size we have seen at the clubhouse. Trevor and Anne will be looking for more success at this weeks Senior Greensomes Open at Muckhart although the trophy won’t be as big! On the home front congratulations go to our Gents Scratch Team for reaching the final of the Coronation Foursomes at Gleneagles for the second year running with an emphatic 3-0 defeat of Murrayshall, while our Junior team managed a creditable 4th in the Perth County Boys Team Championships at Blairgowrie It was a quieter week domestic competition wise but somenotable successes nevertheless. Ian Hill fired a tremendous 70-6-64 to win the Juniors Hepburn Trophy, Maureen McPherson won the Ladies Elizabeth Stewart Tentacle with a net 70, holding off Elaine Matthew and Maureen Richardson
by 2 shots, while John Wotherspoon ‘scooped’ the Wednesday Medal and his first Muckhart success with a tremendous net 65. The John Gordon 4 Man Texas Scramble on Sunday was won by the ‘experienced’ quartet of Ronnie Sinclair, Alan Gooding, Harry Grant, and Hugh Cowbrough who scored anastonishing 571.8-55.2. to win by 2.4 shots from Alan Bruce, Alex Reid, Sandy Smith and Scott Smith. On Saturday a successful
Hooper Gents Open for handicaps13-24 was held attracting players from all over Scotland and even some from farther afield. It was a strange day for scoring with no one under net 70, but a massive amount of players returning between 70 and 72, with a few hard luckstories on the 18th
which caught a number of players out. When the dust settled and the calculators were put away the overall winner was R Neville from Haggs Castle with a net 70, winning on a BIH from D Muir of Pumpherston. Local members Julian Ward and Gilbert Wilkie came next with 71s, with Julian in particular having more reason than most to curse the last hole. The course conditions received universal praise from the competitors, and with the magic 2s paying
out 12 balls a number of people went home very happy!. The Stewart Open for 12 handicaps and under takes place on Saturday 18th August and with last years event having a reserve list those wishing to play should book through the office on 01259 781423 without delay. The Open season continues this Thursday with the Senior Greensomes which has only a few times left, mainly in the morning. The starting sheet is up on the website and those wishing to take up one of the remaining places Phone the Pro Shop on 01259 781493 for late entries And finally the Muckhart Lotto Rollover of £1000 on Sunday was won by member Peter Long, who is pictured here on the right smiling happily with his loot, along with Club Secretary Jim Kean. The club very much appreciate the support given by members, staff, and visitors alike to the Lotto which has successfully raised over £1000 for special club projects in its first 10 weeks.
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Sauchie continue to win whilst manager looks to strengthen the squad S
auchie Juniors continued their winning way during their pre-season with some good performances against Bluebell Amateurs and Camelon Thistle AFC. Sauchie scored an impressive 8 goals against Bluebell, winning 8-1 and managed a good 3-0 win against Camelon. Manager Fraser Duncan was pleased to announce that he had strengthened this side by bringing in experienced players Grant Plenderleith and Kenny MacLellan. Duncan also said that they were still chasing a few other new faces and was hopeful that he may be able to add to the squad before the new season starts.
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Johnny Russell double was the difference between the sides in the last pre-season friendly for Alloa. Despite the defeat, Alloa boss Paul Hartley was delighted with his sideâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s efforts and certainly put up a good fight. The premier side sent out a strong team ahead of their important European games but it was the Wasps who had the better chances early doors. With both Kevin Cawley and David Cox had good chances to put the Wasps in front but it was Russell who put Utd in front in the 26th min. A blunder in the Alloa defence fell to Russell and from 15 yards he shot high into the net. And they could have been
two up on the half time whistle when McKay Steven raced clear but Bain held well from 20 yards. Utd had most of the second half play and were rewarded in the 75th min, when a high ball deep into the Alloa penalty area was left by Ryan Harding and Johnny Russell raced in to make it two nil to the visitors. The visitors kept the ball well and Alloa found it hard to brake down a stubborn Utd defence. The Wasps can take heart from a spirited performance that saw them hit the post and the crossbar, and forced a couple of fine saves from the Utd goalkeepers. An other good run out for the wasps against a very good Dundee Utd side.
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Cowdenbeath 1 Alloa 1 Cowdenbeath win 3-1 on penalties
Continued from back page after 120 mins. Alloa got off to a great start in penalty shoot out when O’Brian’s first kick was saved by Bain. But the visitors missed as well and Cowdenbeath ran on to a 3 nil lead and the Wasps never recovered.0 Gaffer Hartley was full of praise for his side’s efforts but gutted to be out the cup.
Hartley: “We should have won today” “I thought we were excellent and were the better team but lost on penalties which tend to be a bit of a lottery, but overall I was delighted with the performance, the way we played, the chances we created- we could have had the game won before going to extra time but it was not to be. We have set a bit of a benchmark to the players for the rest of the season, I am delighted in the performance, the way we passed the ball, our fitness level – we should have won the game. Cowdenbeath are a division higher than us but we matched them all the way and were probably stronger – I was pleased . We had a sloppy start to the game but we came back into it. I knew what I would get from my players – they give me it every single week, it’s how you react to making a mistake and we responded in the right manner. When it goes to penalties it’s lady luck sometimes and they took their penalties better than we did. I don’t like to single anybody out, I thought it was a good team performance and that was the most important thing for me. It was the team that played well throughout. We are looking forward to the season ahead and we take a lot of positives from this game. The players are dejected at getting beat but we know next week against Queen of the South, we will have a go and I know how they will react and I will never question their attitude. “ Paul Hartley, Alloa Athletic FC Manager
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Alloa debut new kit
Alloa boss Paul Hartley is pictured with the teams new kit for the 2012/13 that has gone on general sale. It is hoped that ditching the hoops from last year will bring good fortune to Hartley and his men in their quest for second dividion glory. Also pictured is defender Michael Doyle.
Ben Gordon scores to get Alloa back in the tie
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ALLOA PAY PENALTY FOR MISSED CHANCES Cowdenbeath 1 Alloa 1 Cowdenbeath win 3-1 on penalties
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lloa crashed out at the first hurdle of the Ramsdens cup at the weekend but should have won the tie by a few goals. The start to competitive football could not have got off to a worse start for the Wasps, when in the second minute when an ex Alloa striker – Coult - fired Cowdenbeath in front a blunder in the Wasps defence. The first division new boys had Alloa on the ropes but Bain kept his teammates in the tie with a string of good saves, allowing them to gain confidence and have a go at Cowdenbeath. The Wasps came back into the game as the half went on, passing the ball well trying to
create an opening. The were rewarded for their patience when from a short corner sent in in from Docherty, caught the Cowdenbeath defence sleeping, found Ben Gordon and from 8 yards he coolly shot passed ex Hibs keeper Thomas Flynn. Alloa were clearly in control and David Cox was giving the Cowdenbeath defence something to think about with his direct running, trying to weave his way through. Captain Darren Young was having a good game running the midfield area for the Wasps and it was the visitors who finished the first half stronger team. In the second period, Alloa came out as they
finished the first half -full of running and taking the game to the first division side. Martin Grehan and Kevin Cawley were causing the Cowdenbeath rearguard some problems but could not get the breakthrough. Both Cawley and then Grehan had good one on one chances to put the Wasps in front but failed to find the target. Summer signing David Cox had the best chance to put the Wasps into the next round in the 79th min when he raced through and with only Flynn to beat shot straight at the big keeper from 10 yards. The game went into extra time and both teams had chances to win it but it finished 1- 1
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