Stirling Council are asking for your views on the current waste collection and recycling facilities.
You are invited to complete a short survey (5-10 minutes) to give your feedback and suggest some ideas for improvements. A paper copy of the survey can be obtained at your local library.
The survey is open until Monday 28th November.
Our October meeting minutes are now available, view a copy of the minutes here.
At the meeting we discussed
Minutes for the latest November meeting will be available after their approval at the January meeting. However news on the progress of our projects and local issues will be shared via our website and social media accounts, so sign up to our mailing list or follow us to find out our news.
Minutes from all out past meetings can be found on our meetings page
Bridge of Allan’s Christmas Lights Switch-On Event will be held on Saturday 3rd December 2022 from 3.30pm. Come along to our Village to enjoy some festive fun.
From 3.30pm at Provost’s Park in the centre of Bridge of Allan, we’ll have carol singing performed by the children of the Bridge of Allan Primary School followed by the switching on of the Christmas Tree lights 🎄
We are delighted that many of our merchants will be getting involved in the festivities on the day too, so be sure to take time to enjoy the whole village…
Please share this event to spread the word.
Our next meeting is to be held on Tuesday 15th of November at 7.30pm in the Allan Centre. All are welcome to attend, see the full line up here. This will be our final meeting for 2022, however we will still be beavering away in the background on our projects and contactable on email and social media.
This month we will be covering quite a lot of topics: The Police Report, Christmas Lights, Bridge of Allan Post Office, Community Action Plan review, Local Place Plan Common Good Fund Application, Recruitment, Tennis Courts, Mountain Bike Trails, Guala UCP site, Planning Report, reports from our Chair, Secretary and Treasurer and Residents Voice where you can make your comments or questions.
At this meeting we will review and approve the minutes from our last meeting in October. These will then be available on our website shortly after the meeting to allow for any amendments.
A short Service of Remembrance will be held on Sunday 13th November at the Memorial Park, Bridge of Allan at 2pm.
All are invited to pay our respects for lives lost in armed conflict, by acknowledging the sacrifice of our armed forces personnel, and our hope for a better future.
Bridge of Allan Community Council and other local groups will be laying wreaths.
Teas Company is an afternoon tea club for older people to enjoy some company make new friendships. They are looking for volunteers to support attendees with activities. Could you lead sessions in arts and crafts, music or flower arranging? All materials would be supplied. If you are interested in getting involved please contact Douglas Dodds, your local councillor.
Your local charity fundraising Bonfire & Fireworks Night is back. 5th November 2022 from 6pm. New for 2022 Think Circus Fire Performers and The Noise Committee.
Early Bird Discounted Tickets Now on Sale!
Stirling and Bridge of Allan Roundtable want to thank everyone in the local community for your support with this event – we are just a small bunch of guys who want to raise funds for local good causes who are struggling right now and spread some long-awaited fun & cheer while we do it!
More info at https://stirlingboaroundtable.co.uk/bonfire/
The Larder in Cornton continues to provide groceries to those who could do with the extra help during these difficult times. The Larder volunteers work in partnership with Cornton Baptist Church, frequently hosting drop in sessions with Stirling Councils benefit adviser. Recently the larder has receive funding from Cornton Credit Union and a collection supported by staff and pupils at Bridge of Allan Primary School.
A new wheelchair accessible picnic bench has been placed a slabbed area in Blairforkie Drive. Slabbed access links the bench area to the pavement. The road will soon be marked with a disabled parking bay. In the picture Mike from the Community Council meeting up with Graham from Friends of Bridge of Allan; Jennifer from Bridge of Allan play together; Janie & Shelley from Discover Bridge of Allan.
Could you help speak out for improvements on the 54/C48 bus routes? We are looking for some who is a regular bus user and dependant on public transport, you should be prepared to meet up a few times a year to discuss and share ideas. You will work as part of a bus user group with other bus passengers from different bus routes providing feedback on their local bus services. Get in touch with us at contact@ccbridgeofallan.org.uk if you are interested in this role.
Thanks to Sheila McGregor for letting us use her photo of Memorial Park in slightly warmer times.
