News – Thornhill Community Website

Can You Help?

On 31/01/2026

Are you free on Tuesday 3rd Feb 10am to 1pm?

If so, the Callander Woodland Group are looking for help to clear a section of path in Torrie Woods clearing an overgrown ATV track to re-open a good linking path there. This area may have future potential for a link path to Thornhill.

If you are interested please email Lesley at callanderwoodlandgroup@gmail.com

They will provide First Aid kit, PPE and tools but please bring any food, drink or personal medication that you may need. Please wear stout footwear and suitable outdoor clothing.

Meet at 10 in the small parking place just off the B822 road between Callander and Thornhill, ~1km from the A81 junction on the right if travelling from Callander – see the red marker on the attached OS map. We have permission to drive people and tools up to the start of the path.

Community Lottery January Superdraw

By WebAdmin

On 29/01/2026

In TDT Lottery

Our first Super Draw of 2026 is approaching fast, and its the perfect time to restock your cupboards with an Aldi Gift Card! On Saturday 31st January, one lucky supporter will win a huge £1,000 Aldi gift card – or of course, a £1,000 cash alternative.

Every ticket supports Thornhill Development Trust. Find out more

Reminder- Energy Survey

By WebAdmin

On 27/01/2026

In Energy Project

Just a reminder that the above project is still live.

We appreciate you may not have had a chance to complete the survey yet. Please note – you don’t need to complete the whole questionnaire. If you can give the core information about the size and type of home and type of heating – ideally with EPC – that would still be a great benefit. The Power Circle team will need at least that to see which solutions may be applicable.

Survey deadline: By the end of January (or shortly after)

Date for your diary: Project report Monday 23 March 7.00pm Thornhill Community Hall.

More information https://thornhillstirling.org/thornhill-energy-solutions/

Cafe Press Release

By WebAdmin

On 13/01/2026

In Common Grounds News

Thornhill’s “Common Grounds” community cafe volunteers are helping to fend off the
winter blues.

From 31st January, the cafe itself will start its normal pattern of operation, which is on the last Saturday of the month, in Thornhill’s Community Hall from 10.30 to 12.30. Gluten-free, vegan and sugar-free dietary options are available and children, dogs, hobbies and chat remain very welcome.
There will be toys on hand but Common Grounds is unable to offer
supervision of children.
Payment is by donation and any profits made by the cafe will go back
into the Thornhill community.

The volunteer team has decided to add a “Common Knowledge” quiz. For a suggested donation of £5 per adult to cover costs, teams of up to four may enter the brain-busting quiz nights on Saturdays January 17th, February 14th and March 14th. Children are welcome at no cost and do not count towards team numbers.

Folk are encouraged to BYOB and snacks and Common Grounds will offer tea and coffee.
With free parking right outside (disabled spaces available), a covered, secure bike rack, e-bike charging and even EV charging across the road, Common Grounds looks forward to welcoming villagers and folk visiting from further afield. Pop the dates in your diary.
For more information, please contact the team by email at
commongrounds@thornhillstirling.org or visit our page on www.thornhillstirling.org.uk

Quiz Night 17th January

By WebAdmin

On 22/12/2025

In Common Grounds News

Common Grounds becomes Common Knowledge

To get your grey cells back in working order after the Christmas and New Year lull the folks behind the monthly community cafe are hosting a Quiz Night. Saturday 17th January 6.30 for 7pm, Community Hall.

The Big Christmas Super Draw

By WebAdmin

On 06/12/2025

In TDT Lottery

On Saturday 20th December, one lucky winner will scoop a whopping £3,000 Christmas cash bonus!

And there’s more good news-thank you to all the supporters of Stirling Community Lottery who have raised £500 so far this year for Thornhill Development Trust. TDT relies solely on donations and fundraising and this money helps them to support projects in our community, such as initial outlay for the monthly community cafe, Thornhill Views and Light Up Thornhill.

There are weekly draws every Saturday with a £25,000 jackpot and a monthly draw for a super prize. Tickets are only £1 per week. For every ticket you play 60.0% comes back to TDT.

Sounds like an ideal time to give Thornhill Development Trust a festive fundraising boost.

For your chance to sign up and support TDT go to our lottery page

Light Up Thornhill 2025

By WebAdmin

On 30/11/2025

In Light Up Thornhill

On Saturday 6th December, Thornhill is celebrating Light Up Thornhill 2025. Everyone is welcome to join the parade through the village to the sound of the pipes as those along main street switch on their lights to light the way to the community hall.

At the hall there will be music to a brass band, singing and a very special bearded guest to give out gifts once the children have decorated the tree.

Common Grounds Cafe will serve hot chocolate, mulled wine (including alcohol-free) and christmas bakes (gluten and dairy free available) which you can enjoy to the sounds of the harpist.

It will be a fun and special evening for everyone across the community to come together and celebrate the festive season.

Meet at the church hall from 5.45pm for the parade starting at 6pm arriving at the community hall from 6.15pm. It is a by donation event and light up wands will be available for sale. The cubs will help marshall the parade and will have a marshmallow pit outside the hall for an extra sweet treat.

Any one who would like to volunteer with set up, marshalling the parade, helping in the hall or tidying up please be in touch with Fiona Morison 07947319006. Come and enjoy the start to the sparkliest time of the year, everyone is welcome.

There is also the lovely village tradition of the annual advent windows, where households unveil their decorated window. The creativity is usually outstanding and makes it a wonderful village walk around on a frosty December evening.

Thornhill Energy Survey

By WebAdmin

On 28/11/2025

In Thornhill Development Trust (TDT)

Further to the invitation to the information evening on Monday, the Home Energy Project would like to ask you to complete a survey. You can use the QR code or use this link

Community Lottery Superdraw

By WebAdmin

On 28/11/2025

In TDT Lottery

Last chance to share our Super Draw- one day to go!

This weekend’s Super Draw prize is an amazing Nintendo Switch 2 gaming bundle, just in time for Christmas (or cash alternative, of course) – and there’s also a bonus £500 for the winner’s cause!
Wouldn’t you love the chance to get this huge gaming bundle under the tree this Christmas, or the cash alternative?

Tickets cost £1.00 per week for entry to a weekly draw and the monthly superdraw. Weekly draw prizes can be up to £25000 cash.

A percentage of the cost goes to good causes such as Thornhill Development Trust – our supporters have helped us raise over £500 pounds this year- Thank you! Sign up here.

Home Energy Project

By WebAdmin

On 25/11/2025

In Events

Thornhill Development Trust is holding an information session aimed at helping people save on home heating. All welcome.