by Communications TEAM | Feb 3, 2020 | announcement
“Our Connected Neighbourhoods are excited to announce our next conversation café to chat about Access to Information Support and Respite. During a relaxed conversation, and using a creative approach, we would like to map out a pathway of the kinds of support and community connectedness that exists or that people living with dementia and unpaid carers would like to see.
Day Thursday 27th February, 2020
Time 10:30am to 12:45pm
Address Iris Murdoch Conference Suite, University of Stirling, FK9 4LA
Spaces are limited so please book early and please let us know of any dietary
requirements when booking.
A limited number of reserved parking spaces will be available. We can also organise transport to the event if you need it.
You can book by phoning 01786 467 795 or by emailing OCN@stir.ac.uk.
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by Communications TEAM | Feb 3, 2020 | announcement
We’ve had an annual review from Bridgit Clark regarding the Glen Road Improvements over the last 12 months.
“Dear Volunteers
A bit later than usual – but it was a busy year!
This time last year we were unable to ignore the increasing hole and hanging fence at the ‘big slip’ any longer. So we asked our volunteer engineer for any affordable suggestions. And luckily Ian came up trumps!
Well long story short, we managed to get the various permissions and enough funds for urgent works along the road, and some extra for repairing drainage above. Much has been done, but some work will be finished this year.
Hopefully the combination of measures will help to reduce saturation, improve stability and safety – so extend the life of Glen Road for a few more years yet.
Massive thanks to Ian who yet again came up with practical solutions and co-ordinated the work, and to all our funders and donors, and Dunblane Development Trust for managing the funds. The public appeal uncovered an enormous fondness for Glen Road, and brought along Keith Brown to support us too.
And thanks to the annual leaf blowing crew assisted by Stewart, it has been an easy cycle through this winter.
In the next few weeks I will put out a public update with a questionnaire for users – to satisfy some of our funders.
Meantime best wishes for 2020.
Bridget”
by Communications TEAM | Jan 31, 2020 | announcement
Stirling Council have issued their Community News Sheet for January. As always it’s full of useful info and funding opportunities. A digital copy is attached.
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by Communications TEAM | Jan 29, 2020 | announcement
A notice from RAGE regarding their upcoming AGM.
Residents Against Greenbelt Erosion are holding their AGM at 7.30pm on Monday 10th February 2020.
It will be held in the PE room at the Allan Centre,Fountain Road,Bridge of Allan FK9 4AT. Coffee,tea and biscuits will be provided.
As well as reviewing our activities over the last year we will discuss plans for the future. Please come along if you can and it would be helpful if you could let me know if you plan to attend .We look forward to seeing you.
In July this year it will be 6 years since the original planning application was submitted and it is now nearly 2 and a half years since the Ministers Notice of Intention letter was issued. There is still no indication that Stirling Council and the developer have reached an agreement over the conditions.
by Communications TEAM | Jan 28, 2020 | announcement
We’ve been furnished with a directory containing activities and contact details for carers and people with dementia in the Bridge of Allan & Dunblane areas. A copy is attached.
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by Communications TEAM | Jan 21, 2020 | announcement
The design of more accessible travel between Stirling City Centre and Stirling University
Bridge of Allan Community Council are looking to work closely with Stirling Council, Sustrans & Transport Scotland to help develop new accessible transport routes for cyclists and pedestrians around the Bridge of Allan area. We will be attending a steering group meeting on the 22nd February to assist.
This project will be linking the university to the train station in Stirling by reducing carriageway widths where possible to allow for a segregated cycleway, and improving the existing footpaths and adding and improving crossing points.
There is a high number of school pupils that travel from Bridge of Allan to Wallace High School and the current route they use is, at the moment, a cycle only lane. What is being suggested initially is to have a footpath on this side and a separate cycle lane. They are at very early stages of this design, and they would like to ensure they have the communities input into how they develop it, and ensure it will benefit those who travel this route.
In the first instance, there is to be a meet and greet for the steering group (22nd Jan) and the CC will have a representative there. There will be a brief update on the current stage of the project and they are hoping to have the first drafts of the designs ready for workshops in February, which would allow the steering group to scrutinise the proposals, have their say on what is good, and what needs to be changed, and if there is anything they have missed that could be added for the next stage of design work. They are proposing to have a community drop-in session at the end of the month for those outwith the steering group, or if you are unable to attend the workshop.
There is a website (www.walkcyclelivestirling.commonplace.is) which provides the background information and also has a map of the routes they will be upgrading for active travel. The map also allows users to add comments to suggest improvements to specific points which we can take into account while developing the design. We would urge you to add your comments where appropriate to the maps.
We will keep the website updated as the project progresses.
