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National Climate Emergency Briefing

Thornhill Development Trust worked with Forth Environment Link (FEL) on the Thornhill Energy Project. Now, they are bringing you news of an interesting event- The National Emergency Briefing.

FEL is working in partnership with the Macroberts Art Centre in Stirling to host a screening of the National Emergency Briefing on June 17th. Hosted by Chris Packham, this film spells out the risks to both the environment and people of the Climate and Biodiversity Crises, but also provides credible, positive responses available to us to adapt to current climate change and mitigate further, future Climate Change. To attend this FREE screening follow this link: National Emergency Briefing Bookings. To find out more about the national Emergency Briefing use this link: National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature.

Across Forth Valley, there are already many fantastic groups, projects, and events making a positive difference for nature and local communities. FEL’s aim is to celebrate, connect, and support these existing efforts, helping to share ideas, strengthen partnerships, and add value wherever they can.

Or you can join them online to get the scoop on the Biodiversity Festival and how to get involved! There are two sessions available, on June 18th and 22nd, both from 7pm. Follow this link, Forth Valley Biodiversity Festival Ideas & Collaboration Session, to find out more and reserve a spot.

Stirlingshire Local Development Plan

Find out more about the consultation on Thornhill possible areas for development.

Upper Forth Catchment Event

Working with Nature to Tackle Flooding and Drought in the Upper Forth –  Event on 24th June, 4 to 8pm, The Lodge Forest Visitor Centre, Aberfoyle

An event for local communities, land managers, farmers, and businesses in and around the Upper Forth landscape 🌿 .

If you live or work in and around the Upper Forth Catchment, join us to explore how working with nature can help address the challenges we face while supporting local livelihoods and healthier landscapes.

For more information and to book, visit – https://upperforthnetwork.org/external-event/working-with-nature-to-tackle-flood-and-drought-in-the-upper-forth/.

Working with Nature is a collaborative event hosted by the Resilient Landscapes, Upper Forth Partnership (Forth Rivers Trust, Carse of Stirling Partnership and Glasgow Caledonian University), The Strathard Community Trust , and FEL Scotland.

Community Collaboration Update

McLaren Community Futures (MCF) consists of the 10 community organisations covering the McLaren High School catchment area. this includes Thornhill Development Trust. MCF came together, in December 2024, with the hope of accessing sizeable grants to help communities respond to climate change now and in the future.

They are waiting on the outcome of a large funding application to help progress this work. It has been really encouraging to see what joining together with other communities has already started to do. That collaboration is helping strengthen our rural voices and we were delighted to see MCF featured in The Scotsman and other publications

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https://www.scotsman.com/hays-way/the-community-groups-uniting-to-reverse-decline-in-rural-services-8656102

https://www.scottishhousingnews.com/articles/people-power-brings-rural-stirling-communities-together-to-champion-better-services

There are more activities in progress and further updates will be shared soon. If you would like to find out more or get involved, please get in touch at hello@mclarencommunitiesfutures.com.

B8031 Closure 29th June

B8031 From its junction with the A873 to its junction with the B822 from 0800 hours until 1800 hours on 29-6-26 to facilitate public utility works.

Access for emergency services will be maintained

Alternative Routes:  via B822, A873 and vice versa

A COPY of the Order can be provided by e-mailing traffic@stirling.gov.uk.

www.stirling.gov.uk  or www.tellmescotland.gov.uk

Consultation on Transport and Healthcare in Rural Areas

Disability Equality Scotland are holding a series of five online engagement events from June to September aiming to reach disabled island and rural residents. Please find below the dates and registration links:

If you have any questions, the email address is – transport@disabilityequality.scot

Free online workshops for women

Be a Councillor in Scotland – Thursday 4th June 2026

Lunchtime workshop 1pm-2pm – Evening workshop 7pm-8pm


Elect Her are inviting women across Scotland to join free online workshops where they will provide all the information they need to help start a journey towards becoming a councillor.

Women will learn what councillors do, how to put themselves forward for selections, how to campaign, and what to expect in elected office.

More information here

Local Development Plan Consultation

Have your say on our village development.

Stirling Council is requesting feedback from Thornhill residents about areas for development to be included in the Local Development Plan. The consultation is open until 23rd July.

Go to https://engage.stirling.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/site-options to find out the proposed areas and how to take part in the survey or download the document here

Gardening Society Plant Sale

Saturday 9 May – Plant sale at the Community Hall.

As well as plants, teas, coffees and delicious home baking on Saturday 9 May, we will be  seeking your views on what you would like to see from the TGS and what a membership offer might look like… speakers and talks, trips to Scottish Gardens. Come along and tell us or download and fill in the questionnaire to help us improve TGS. You can return it to us at the plant sale. Download here.

Ruth, as Tombola Convener will be contacting generous local businesses for donations and we welcome any donations for the plant sale and flower show raffles and tombolas. 

The Flower Show Schedule will be available at the plant sale and the Village Store as well as digitally. We look forward to your entries. 

We hope to see you in May and thank you to those who have contacted us to express an interest in becoming involved.

May Community Lottery Super Draw

This month’s Super Draw is a £1,000 IKEA gift card and offers the perfect opportunity for you to refresh your homes and gardens for summer – whether that’s creating an outdoor space for BBQs and family time, or giving your interiors a stylish update. If you prefer, you could win a cash prize to spend wherever you like.

Thornhill Development Trust is a charity which relies of donations and fundraising so if you choose to support TDT in the community lottery they receive 60% of your ticket price back- AND you have chance of the weekly £25,000 prize as well as the monthly super prize worth £1000.

Why not visit our lottery page to sign up and buy your tickets- don’t forget to choose TDT as your preferred good cause.

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