Bridge of Allan Community Council

Sports Club Open Day
2023-10-07 12:30 - 15:30 (Europe/London) | Bridge of Allan Sports Club, Mine Road, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4DY
On Saturday the 7th of October Bridge of Allan Sports Club will be holding Open Day for the local community from 12:30pm – 3:30pm.
Their fantastic coaches will be offering taster sessions for Tennis, Squash, Padel & their personal trainer will be offering a taster of the weekly fitness classes.
Drop in at any point during the session, or complete this booking form to confirm your attendance and help manage numbers
Everyone is welcome so come along and see what Bridge of Allan Sports Club has to offer!!

Remembrance Sunday Service
2023-11-12 14:00 - 14:30 | Memorial Park, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4RQ, United Kingdom
Please join your community for this year’s Remembrance Day service.

Christmas Tree and Street Lights Switch on
2023-12-02 15:00 - 16:30 | Provost’s Park
Our Christmas Lights are now up and ready for Switch On

Please join your community in the Provost’s Park on Saturday December 2nd from 3pm.

3pm – Festive Music

3.30- 4pm – School Choirs
4pm- Greetings from MSP Alexander Stewart
4.05pm Christmas Tree Lights Switch On

The Henderson Street lights will come on at dusk when the street lights come on. Thanks to Friends of Bridge of Allan for arranging the Christmas tree and lights in the park.

If you enjoy the lights please consider supporting the Friends and our Crowdfunder https://www.crowdfunder.co.uk/…/bridge-of-allan…

Thanks so far to all our light sponsors this year and past, and to the wider community and businesses who donated past fundraising campaigns.

Christmas Tree Sale
2023-12-09 09:00 - 15:00 | Provost’s Park
Annual Christmas Tree Sale by the Stirling and Bridge of Allan Round Table.
Proceeds from the tree sale in addition to Santa Sleigh donations will be distributed to local charitable organisations

BofA Primary Christmas Fayre
2023-12-09 10:00 - 15:00 | Bridge of Allan Primary School
Support the 2023 Parent Council Christmas Fayre

Saturday 9th December
10am – 3pm
School playground and hall
FREE entry

Lots of family fun including Dine with Santa, fairground rides, face painting, arts & crafts, Alpine Bar, pizza van, cakes & treats and lots more!

Fairview Christmas Market
2023-12-09 11:00 - 15:00 | Fairview International School, 52 Kenilworth Road, Bridge of Allan, United Kingdom
Come say hello to Santa in his Fairview Grotto!
Santa will be visiting our Christmas Market, taking place on Saturday 9 December.
In the spirit of spreading Christmas cheer among the wider community, we’re asking those visiting the Grotto to take part in our ‘reverse gifting’ initiative, an opportunity to hand in a donation for the Start Up Stirling Food Bank.
Santa will welcome any food donations or gifts.
The donations Santa needs most are: pots, pans and cooking utensils, cleaning products, kitchen cupboard essentials (tea, coffee, sugar etc) and toiletries, baby food and nappies.
Please give what you can and come spread some cheer with us.

Dunblane and Bridge of Allan By-election
2024-01-25 07:00 - 22:00 | Allan Centre, Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan, United Kingdom
By-Election to fill one vacant councillor post
Poling open 7am – 10pm
Bridge of Allan Polling station is the Alan Centre

Picnic in the Park
2024-06-15 11:00 - 15:00 | Memorial Park, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4RQ, United Kingdom
Bring your friends and family and join the Friends of Bridge of Allan to celebrate the centenary of the planting of the Memorial Park in 1924.

Our Bridge of Allan Drop In Event
2024-06-27 16:00 - 17:30, 2024-06-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Bridge of Allan Parish Church, 12 Keir street, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4NW
Come along to one of our drop in events to hear about the feedback received on Our Bridge of Allan Plan so far!
Thursday 27th June – 4pm-5.30pm and repeated later at 7-8.30pm
There will be a presentation highlighting emerging priorities and more opportunities to have your say and help us plan for Bridge of Allan’s future.
Tea, coffee and refreshments will be provided.
Our Bridge of Allan Consultation Event Poster-part-1

Car Boot Sale - Lecropt Kirk
2024-06-29 11:00 - 14:00 | Lecropt Kirk, Dunblane Road, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4NA
Lecropt Kirk Car Boot Sale
Food and Stalls, eat, browse, buy and sell!

Bridge of Allan Highland Games
2024-08-04 10:00 - 18:00 | Strathallan Games Park

By-Election - Ward 3 Dunblane and Bridge of Allan
2024-08-15 07:00 - 22:00
There are six candidates standing in the Dunblane and Bridge of Allan by-election on 15 August 2024
Find out more about each of them on the Who Can I Vote For page for the by-election

Bridge of Allan Community Activities Group (The Allan Centre) - AGM
2024-10-22 19:30 - 20:30 | Allan Centre, Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan, United Kingdom
The Allan Community Activitiy group welcome all users of the Centre to attend so that you can hear what is happening at the Centre and, more importantly, let them know what can be done to improve the Centre for you and the community.

There are vacancies for new Trustees and a warm welcome will be extended to anyone who wishes to join.

A Treasurer is particularly needed, as the Treasurer is stepping down at the AGM

AGM DETAILS
Date: Tuesday October 22nd
Time: 7:30pm
Venue: Allan Centre – G.P. Room
We look forward to seeing you on the night

Fun Day!
2024-11-02 11:00 - 15:00 | Bridge of Allan Parish Church, 12 Keir street, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4NW
Hope you’ll come and join Bridge of Allan Scouts for a cuppa and cake or pop in for a bowl of soup and roll.

We’re hosting an Independent Craft Market, along with other stalls run by the Scouts and their parents.

Soup, hotdogs, hot dounuts, tombola, tuck shop, face painting, candy floss, photo booth, competitions and more!

Lots of fun for all ages!

£3 for adults, Children free

Please come along and support your local Scout Group!

Fair Trade Ceilidh
2024-11-02 19:30 - 22:00 | Bridge of Allan Parish Church, 12 Keir street, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4NW

Stirling and Bridge of Allan Bonfire Night Fireworks
2024-11-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Strathallan Games Park
Join us on Tuesday, 5th November for the Stirling & Bridge of Allan Bonfire Night Fireworks Display!

It’s the perfect night out for family and friends to enjoy the mesmerizing fireworks, delicious food stalls, and a great community vibe.

Early Bird prices available until October 22nd, so grab yours quick and don’t miss out on one of the best nights of the year!

All profits go to fund local good causes.

Remembrance Sunday Service
2024-11-10 14:00 - 15:00 | Memorial Park, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4RQ, United Kingdom
A short Service of Remembrance will be held on Sunday 10th 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 and Cleopatra's Needle - A talk by Craig Mair
2024-11-21 17:30 | Bridge of Allan Library, Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan, United Kingdom

Drumbrae Community Meeting
2024-11-22 19:00 - 20:30 | Bridge of Allan Parish Church, 12 Keir street, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4NW
The University of Edinburgh Drumbrae team would like to invite the local community to come along to a community meeting to hear from some of the team who are working at the site.
Come and find out what has been happening so far, what is coming up, how you can get involved and share your feedback. They would also love to hear what people would like to see in our community woodland space at Cocksburn Wood.
You can find more information about Drumbrae on the website and Story Map here.
Drumbrae Community meeting poster

Bridge of Allan Christmas Lights Switch-On
2024-11-23 15:00 - 16:00 | Provost’s Park
Save the date!
Our Christmas Lights team are busy making arrangements and fundraising for this years Lights and the Switch on.

Girlguiding Airthrey District Coffee Morning
2025-03-22 10:00 - 12:00 | Bridge of Allan Parish Church, 12 Keir street, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4NW
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Stirling 900 Parade
2025-03-29 12:00 - 13:00
The parade starts at the Stirling Castle Esplanade, winds through the city to finish at the Rugby Club, Bridgehaugh.]
The route is in this document: Stirling-900-Parade-Route.pdf

40th Anniversary of BOA Station Re-Opening
2025-05-13 14:15 - 16:15 | Lecropt Kirk, Dunblane Road, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4NA
To celebrate the 40 th anniversary of the
reopening of Bridge of Allan Railway Station,
two local members of Strathallan Community Rail Partnership are giving
talks on the early development of railways and the railway in Bridge of
Allan. This is a free event and everyone is welcome to attend.

Local Place Plan: Come along and have your say
2025-05-24 10:00 - 17:00

Discover Bridge of Allan Beer Festival June 7th
2025-06-07 13:00 - 16:00 | Meadow Park, 56, Kenilworth Road, Stirling, FK9 4RY, United Kingdom

Picnic in the Park with Friends of Bridge of Allan June 14th
2025-06-14 11:00 - 15:00 | Memorial Park, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4RQ, United Kingdom
Join us for our much-loved annual Picnic in the Park event.
Bring a blanket, pack a picnic and enjoy a fun filled day in the heart of the community with friends and family.
Live music featuring
Traditional Scottish piper
A cheerful ukulele group
A lively steel band
Talented vocalist
Plenty of games and activities for all ages, including a Fire Engine experience. Generously organised by many of our local clubs, groups, schools and churches who have come together again to make the day special.
Meet Your Local Heroes
Hosted by Friends of Bridge of Allan with generous support from
Fairview International School who has sponsored the entertainment
Derek Blair of The Warehouse for the sound system
Local Scouts & Guides
St Saviour’s Church
BofA Parish Church
BofA Primary School
Strathcarron Hospice
Active Stirling
Discover Bridge of Allan
Dr Welsh Trust
Come along and enjoy the fun

Rock to Morocco Music Festival
2025-06-14 12:00 - 22:00 | Meadow Park, 56, Kenilworth Road, Stirling, FK9 4RY, United Kingdom
From Saturday 3rd May, The Meadowpark is proud to support Johnny Dreczkowski as he embarks on an epic 4,000km solo charity cycle from Stirling Castle to Marrakesh, all in aid of the incredible Eilidh Brown Respite Home.
Over six weeks, Johnny will ride through 7 countries, cross the Pyrenees, and finish in Southern Morocco – raising funds for a cause close to many hearts.
To celebrate and support this amazing journey, The Meadowpark are hosting the Rock to Morocco Music Festival 2025, in partnership with Cold Town Beer and John Pryde Music.
Expect top DJs, live bands, summer cocktails and delicious food – with 100% of the proceeds going to the Eilidh Brown Respite Home!

CPR and Defibrillator Training
2025-06-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Bridge of Allan Parish Church, 12 Keir street, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4NW
Interested in finding out more about community first response? Would you like to know how to use a public access defibrillator and CPR?
Martin Stuart of Forth Valley First Responders will be joining Bridge of Allan Community Council at Bridge of Allan Parish Church on 24 June to deliver an awareness and training evening.
Tickets can be booked here Get in quick to secure a place at this free community awareness session.

Doune and Dunblane Show 2025
2025-07-05 | Keir Mains, Dunblane, FK15 9NU, United Kingdom
