by Communications TEAM | Nov 14, 2022 | announcement, News
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.
by Communications TEAM | Nov 13, 2022 | announcement, News
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.
by Communications TEAM | Nov 7, 2022 | announcement, News
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.
by Communications TEAM | Oct 17, 2022 | announcement, News
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.
Bridge of Allan Fireworks
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.
Bus User Group
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.
by Communications TEAM | Oct 10, 2022 | announcement, News
We are lucky to have some great greenspaces right on our doorstep: Park of Kier, Haws Park, Mine Wood, Mid Wood and the Kippenrait Glen to name some. We all have a right to enjoy these spaces responsibly, bikers, walkers, runners, chatting or playing young and old. This should be in way that respects the natural environment and other people as set out in the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. Unfortunately this is not always followed and we are often informed by concerned residents to see if the Community Council can help resolve issues.
Den building can be a fun activity to do in the woods, but you should never cut down living trees or damage trees in the process. We were disappointed to see that a number of saplings had been cut and bark damaged. If you bring any unnatural material such as rope or a tarp you should take this away with you.
A number or residents alerted us to this, and some kind people removed the rubbish and put out a smoldering fire. Thanks to those who pick up after others. There really is no excuse for leaving the woods in such a state.
Mountain bikers from all around come to enjoy the natural trails in the Mine Wood and surrounding areas. All the paths in Mine wood are shared paths for the use of bikers, runners, walkers, locals and visitors. We should all be aware of others using the space and be ready to give way and let others know we are coming, making eye contact, ringing a bell or calling out “on your left/right” . The majority of people using the path are courteous and responsible however there are some pinch points and sections of path that would benefit from some more active management to follow a safer design.
Recently some bike jumps have been constructed without permission of Stirling Council the land owner. Stirling Council Access and Greenspace officers will be reviewing the trails and working to encourage to responsible use. Developing Mountain Biking in Scotland have offered to meet on the site and work together. Their work ensures that the right trails are in the right place and managed by the right people.
Make sure when biking here that you Do the Ride thing – Prepare – Share – Care.
A dozen mattresses were fly tipped on the Glen Road. Fly tipping is illegal and blights the countryside. The council Community Safety team investigated the incident and believes they will be able to identify the culprits. The removal of fly tipped material is the responsibility of the land owner, however in this case the volunteers at Friends of Bridge of Allan loaded up the mattresses onto a trailer and removed them to the tip.
Stirling council has recently re-established its Greenspace Ranger service. We will work with them on encouraging our community to use the spaces responsibly, improving access where steps, styles or rails have degraded, planning for improving biodiversity.
Thanks to everyone who got in touch on this issue and your offers of support. Do you or your group have good or bad experiences of using our greenspaces? What would you like to see changed to make things better for all users?
by Communications TEAM | Aug 20, 2022 | announcement, News
At our first in person meeting this week after 2 years on Zoom, we co-opted Robin on to the community council. He was so keen to get involved he was given a task right away and will be looking in to the provision of grit bins so we are ready for winter. Robin is also involved in a community resilliance group that will mobilise and help people during emergencies such as flooding. More on that coming soon.
We are continuing the search for new members to put themselves forward to join us. We have been actively working on many different community projects and initiatives, so it is more important than ever that all sections and voices of Bridge of Allan are represented on the Community Council. We have 10 meetings a year usually held at the Allan Centre, but lots of work happens in between, keeping up to speed with emails, organising, planning, managing projects.
You can put yourself forward if you live in the Bridge of Allan area, are over 16, and are on the electoral register. To nominate yourself you should complete this Co-option Nomination form and return it to contact@ccbridgeofallan.org.uk by Septmber 1st.
Successful nominations will then be approved at our September meeting. If you’re not sure and want to chat to one of us then please get in touch.
