by Communications TEAM | Mar 9, 2020 | announcement
As part of their commitment to help the environment United Closures and Plastics, Steuart Road, Bridge of Allan intend to plant trees in what used to be the football field next to their staff car park. (It can also be accessed from the bottom of Inverallan Drive.)
The dates are as follows:-
- Friday 20th March from 1pm
- Saturday 21st March from 10am.
Apparently the heavy work will already have been done by a horticultural company.
Friends of Bridge of Allan are going to be assisting with the works and would welcome any and all assistance from volunteers if you have a bit of time to spare. Please contact contact@friendsofbridgeofallan.co.uk if you’d like to assist.
by Communications TEAM | Jun 20, 2018 | announcement
ARE YOU AGED OVER 65? DO YOU NEED HELP WITH YOUR SHOPPING?
CALL US on 01786 450536
Food Train is a local charity offering support to older people who are living at home and are struggling to do their weekly grocery shop. Friendly volunteers will help to take your order on a Monday and then shop and deliver your groceries to you on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday, providing support to put items away wherever it is needed. We already help more than 200 older people in this area, and we are supported by a brilliant team of 50+ volunteers. This is service that provides customers with choice, and is very affordable at a cost of £4 for each delivery and £1 for your annual membership fee. We cover all Stirling Local Authority areas.
ARE YOU AGED OVER 55? WOULD YOU LIKE A FRIENDLY NEIGHBOUR TO DELIVER YOU SOME HOME-COOKED FOOD?
‘Meal Makers’ is Food Train’s very own local neighbourhood food-sharing project that connects people who love cooking (cooks) and want to share an extra portion of their delicious home-cooked food with an older neighbour (diner) who would really appreciate a freshly prepared meal and a friendly chat. How often meals are shared, and when they are shared is decided between the cook and diner. No money changes hands. It is simply a donation of food between neighbours. The only cost associated with Meal Makers is a £5 annual fee for diners to become members.
EVER THOUGHT ABOUT VOLUNTEERING?
If you are interested in volunteering with Food Train, either with the shopping service or as a Meal Makers cook, why don’t you give us a call on 01786 450536 or make an enquiry via our website www.thefoodtrain.co.uk You can also see what we’ve been up to on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/FoodTrainStirling
If you would like Food Train to attend a community council meeting please phone the office or contact Stuart Miller at stuart@thefoodtrain.co.uk
by Communications TEAM | Jun 16, 2018 | announcement
Any group of volunteers can now apply for Volunteering Matters Action Earth grants of between £50-250 to run environmental activities in Scotland’s green spaces. This could include creating or improving community gardens, wildflower meadows, ponds or woodlands.
This year we also have a limited number of enhanced grants of up to £500 for projects which can demonstrate a significant health impact through working with people who have defined health or social needs. More details on eligibility for these enhanced grants is at: https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/app/uploads/2015/05/Action-Earth-Enhanced-Grants.docx.pdf
Local Nature Reserve (LNR) grants of up to £500 are also available for volunteer projects taking place on LNRs including activities such as wildlife recording or protecting and enhancing biodiversity.
For all our grants, we prioritise applications from volunteer groups who :
- Work in areas where there is substantial social or economic deprivation
- Improve and develop the health and wellbeing of their local community
- Involve disabled people, vulnerable people or those at risk of exclusion
- Encourage and involve people under 26 in practical outdoor conservation
Action Earth grant funding is provided by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
Projects should take place between April and December 2018. Grants are allocated on a first-come basis so don’t delay – register today at https://volunteeringmatters.org.uk/project/action-earth/
For more information contact Action Earth on:
E: Robert.henderson@volunteeringmatters.org.uk
T: 0131 510 8372
W: volunteeringmatters.org.uk/actionearth
by Communications TEAM | May 17, 2018 | announcement
Bridge of Allan Community Council is a group of local resident volunteers who care greatly about their little village. We meet third Tuesday of every month except July & December.
We’re an enthusiastic & active group and we’d like to increase our numbers. In particular we’re seeking a new treasurer but have room to welcome many new members to the fold.
Recently we’ve facilitated initiatives to improve safety throughout the village, helped organise upgrades to the local play parks, explored ways of making Bridge of Allan an Active & Thriving Community & redesigned & rebuilt our website. We review important planning issues and help garner community opinions on matters that affect the area and are an important statutory link between Stirling Council & the wider community.
Should you feel you have something to offer, or have a particular local issue that you feel strongly about we’d love to hear from you. If you’d like to chat more with some of our members to learn more about what’s involved then please get in touch. You can email us via contact@ccbridgeofallan.org.uk or write to us at Bridge of Allan Community Council, 14 Allan Walk, Bridge of Allan, FK9 4PD. You can also find us on Facebook & Twitter @ccbridgeofallan
We look forward to hearing from you.
All at Bridge of Allan Community Council
