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Dunblane Model Rail Show

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

U3A Drop In Sessions

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

Free Summer Community Activities

Please see attached Free Summer Activities in the Stirling area, including one in Thornhill on 7th July.

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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.

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

RHET Farmers’ Choir

Shared on behalf of a local resident.

RHET (Royal Highland Education Trust) is a local choir, mostly farmers and their wives and we raise funds to take school children to farms to learn about where food comes from.

You are invited to a concert at Briarlands Farm on Sunday 26th April, 6.30 pm.

CPR Defibrillator Training

We have two Defibrillator machines in the village – do you know where they are and how to use them? You could save a life! Come along and find out how.

Easter Play in the Park 2026

Information about Stirling Council Easter Play in the Park.

King’s Highway Active Travel Project

The proposed King’s Highway corridor links the communities of Gargunnock, Kippen, Buchlyvie, Balfron and Drymen along the A811.

Stirling Council has obtained funding from Transport Scotland to build on work done by community groups and volunteers in the past.

They will be carrying out an options assessment and are looking for input from residents, route users and other interested group.

There will be a series on information sessions as (inperson and online) detailed below.
Further information at https://engage.stirling.gov.uk/en-GB/projects/king-s-highway-active-travel-project

At the events participants have the opportunity to:
-learn more about the project
-share local knowledge and experience
-identify areas that feel unsafe or difficult
-highlight opportunities for improvement help shape the development of future route options.

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