April Community News Sheet
Stirling Council have issued their Community News Sheet for April and it is attached below:
Scottish land Commission – Public Meeting, Stirling, 10 May 2018
The Scottish Land Commission is holding a public meeting on Thursday 10 May at Raploch Community Campus, Stirling at 6pm
The event provides people with the opportunity to find out more about the newly established Scottish Land Commission, who we are and what we do. We are also interested in hearing from communities and what they think the priorities are for land reform. It is also a chance for people to find out more about land reform and the benefits it can bring communities. For more information about the Land Commission please visit our website: http://landcommission.gov.scot/..
Stirling Council Review of Polling Districts and Polling Places 2018
Stirling Council’s returning officer, Stewart Carruth, has written to inform us of the above review. He informs us that the Council wishes to ensure that all electors have reasonable and practical facilities for voting (the Allan Centre is of course the polling place for Bridge of Allan), including the requirement to meet the needs of disabled voters.
We attach a scanned copy of his letter.
Marathon Road Closures 29th April
Length of Road Closed (roads closed at time indicated in brackets)
A9 – from Keir Roundabout to the roundabout on Airthrey Road at the access road to Stirling University. [0500 hrs-1430 hrs] NB: traffic permitted to travel westbound only when this section of road is re-opened.
A9 – from the roundabout on Airthrey Road at the access road to Stirling University to Causewayhead Roundabout. [0500 hrs-1600 hrs]
The effect of this Order shall be to temporarily prohibit the use of vehicles on the length of road identified in the Schedules to this Notice during the period from 0500 hours until 2200 hours on 29 April 2018. The temporary restriction of vehicles is considered necessary to facilitate the holding of a Public Procession and Special Event in the Stirling area, but will only have effect in relation to such part of parts of the lengths of road as are indicated by the appropriate traffic signs, or at the direction of a Police Officer in Uniform and during the periods corresponding to those lengths of road specified in the Schedule to this Notice.
Full details can be viewed on the Council’s website and http://www.tellmescotland.gov.uk
Classic Car Show – 13th May 2018
This year’s annual Classic Car Show will be on 13th May at the Strathallan Games Park. All profits go to charity and the last two years shows have raised £27.5K. It’s a really fun day out too so try and make it along if you can.
“Off the Page” Bridge of Allan Library Book Festival
Bridge of Allan Library have a number of great events running during their book festival week “Off the Page” running through the week of 14th May. A summary of some of the events is below.
Elly Griffiths – Tuesday 15th May 2018 7.30pm Ticket priced £5/£3 (concession)
We have been very lucky and managed to entice bestselling crime author Elly Griffiths along to BOA. Elly is travelling from Brighton and we are hoping to give her a fabulous turn out. I have attached the flyer for the event and here is some general info.
“Elly Griffiths is the pen name of Domenica de Rosa, a British crime novelist. Author of the bestselling series of Dr Ruth Galloway novels, featuring a forensic archaeologist and set in Norfolk. The series has won the CWA Dagger in the library, and has been shortlisted three times for the Theakston’s Old Peculier Crime Novel of the Year”
Digiknow Showcase – Thursday 11am-4pm (closed 1-2) FREE
Fancy finding out how to design your own 3D model? Come and take a look at our 3D printers in action! Come and investigate some new digital activities at Stirling Libraries DigiKnow event at Bridge of Allan Library. Have a go on the smart devices and explore Stirling Libraries e-services – thousands of e-books, magazines, and comics completely free with your library card. Bring your little ones along and investigate some Apps especially chosen for using together with pre-school children. Get hands on with Osmos, Makey-Makeys and the HP Sprout digital creation station. Try out a spot of coding and have a play with our friendly robots.
Suitable for all ages. Children should be accompanied by an adult
3D printing workshop – Thursday 4pm-5pm – Tickets priced £3.00
Come along to Bridge of Allan Library to take part in a digital design and 3D printing workshop run by Stirling Libraries Digital Services team. Design and personalise your own keyring, see the 3D printers in action and take away a wee goody bag of unique 3D prints.
Suitable for 9+years
To avoid disappointment, please book your space.
