Don’t forget that the Common Grounds Community Cafe returns tomorrow at it’s usual day and time ( 10.30 Saturday 26th) in the Community Hall.
Lot’s of home baking and chat as usual.
See you there.
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The latest Super Draw is live, with a showstopping prize – a brand-new Apple iPhone 18 Pro Max with 512GB storage – or £1,000 cash alternative!
Tickets cost just £1 a week, every ticket helps raise funds for Thornhill Development Trust, and every ticket held on Saturday 31st October earns an entry into the Super Draw.
Take part in the weekly draws for a chance to win up to £25,000!
https://www.stirlingcommunitylottery.scot/support/thornhill-development-trust
Improvements to existing field access and upgrade farm track for ongoing agricultural activities at Mains Of Boquhapple, Thornhill, FK8 3QN, – 26/00310/FUL
This planning application is being determined at the Planning and Regulation Panel meeting to be held in the Council Chambers, Old Viewforth, Stirling at 10.00am on 6 October 2026.
You can view the meeting of the Panel virtually using the following link: https://stirling.public-i.tv/core/portal/home .
Planning and Regulation Panel is a meeting held once a month, to which some planning applications are referred to for consideration where the Council’s Scheme of Delegation for planning applications require
Panel determination.
The Planning Officer for the application has made a recommendation, which will be discussed at the meeting. The Agenda for the Panel will be published at least 3 clear days before the meeting on 6 October 2026 at which time you can view the appointed Officer’s Report of Handling.
The Central Scotland Model Rail Show, brought to you by Scottish Modellers, takes place at Victoria Hall, Stirling Road, Dunblane, FK15 9EX on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th October 2026.
The show will feature 10 model railway layouts, along with modelling demonstrations and specialist traders including Rainbow Railways, Road Transport Images and Lathalmond Models.
It’s designed to be an enjoyable day out for everyone, from dedicated railway modellers and enthusiasts to families and anyone interested in seeing the layouts and modelling displays.
Visitors will also be able to enjoy what we confidently like to call “the best show café on the circuit”, with refreshments available throughout the weekend!
Victoria Hall is ideally situated right next to Dunblane railway station, making the show particularly easy to reach by public transport.
All exhibition rooms are accessible. There is limited parking immediately outside the venue, with plenty of additional parking available around Dunblane.
Opening Times
Saturday 3rd October: 10am–5pm
Sunday 4th October: 10am–4pm
Admission
Adults: £7
Children: £3
Family: £17
Further information can be found at www.scottishmodellers.co.uk
The community cafe is having a wee change in August – it’s on Sunday afternoon, 30th August. Proceeds are in aid of the charity Breast Cancer Now. There will be the usual home baking, etc so please come along to support this great cause.
We’re into August already but you may still be thinking of a holiday somewhere. The first prize in the Stirling Community Lottery Super Draw on 29th August is a luxury holiday worth £2000, or cash equivalent.
If you can’t wait that long you can still enter the weekly Saturday draws for a chance of winning up to £25,000.
Thornhill Development Trust receive a percentage of the cost of tickets purchased by our supporters for the benefit of the community.
For more information see https://www.stirlingcommunitylottery.scot/support/thornhill-development-trust
Callander and West Perthshire U3A is holding two drop in sessions for the public on:
Tues 28th July 5.00 to 8.00 pm
Thurs 30th July 11.00am to 4.oopm
Venue: Callander Connect, 43 Main Street, Callander
If you regularly have time on your hands and are looking for social, mental and physical activities come along to find out more. Drop in any time!
Currently there are over 30 interest groups with topics ranging from Astronomy to Rock Music Appreciation and for the more active Badminton, Table Tennis and Pickle Ball.
Link to U3A website: https://candwp.u3asite.uk
Please see attached Free Summer Activities in the Stirling area, including one in Thornhill on 7th July.
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Open in new tab Stirling Council is preparing a new Local Development Plan (LDP) for all areas of Stirling including Thornhill.
This plan will decide where new housing, businesses, and other developments should be built, where development should be restricted, and which important places should be protected, over the
next 10 years.
The consultation is open until 23rd July- only 3 weeks left.
Download the consultation document .
Read a guide to completing the survey below.
It’s cafe time again!
Saturday 27th June, 10.30 to 12.30 in Thornhill Community Hall.
Coffee/ Teas and cakes!