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February Community Lottery

The superdraw prize for this month is a Nintendo Switch Bundle or £1000 cash.

Weekly draws give you a chance to win to up to £2500! All for £1/ week.

Thornhill Community Trust is a beneficiary of Stirling Community Lottery and half of ticket prices are donated back to us for community use.

To register and buy tickets go to our lottery page.

Badminton for Fun in Thornhill Hall

Playing badminton is a great way to keep fit and have fun so it’s good news that Callander and West Perthshire U3A have started a group in the community hall.

It’s held on Wednesday afternoons, at 2-4pm and there is space for new members. As the name ‘Badminton for Fun’ suggests this group is non-competative and you don’t need to be an expert or even particulary fit to join in.

If you would like to give it a go with no obligation contact membership@candwpu3a.org or peterarickard@gmail.com

For more information about Callander and West Perthshire U3A click here

Stirling4Community Activities

Consultation on Callander Woodland Management

If you use the woodland paths around Callander you may be interested in this consultation.

Forestry & Land Scotland are undertaking a revision of the Callander Forests Land Management Plan which comprises four woodland areas close to Callander in Stirlingshire.

More information and maps showing the location and key issues relating to the woodlands are available on this link:

Callander Forest land management plan consultation – Forestry and Land Scotland

If you would like to bring any issues to the attention of Forestry & Land Scotland or would like further information then please contact:

stephen.murphy@forestryandland.gov.scot

A drop in event is proposed for early April in Callander, if you would like further details on this then please let us know.

Please respond within 28 days.

Nearly there……

The Thornhill Clubs and Groups Fair is nearly upon us.

When? Doors open to the public at 10am on 25th Feb. Drop-in any time between then and 2pm. Free to attend.

Where? Thornhill Community Hall FK8 3QB

Why? Lots of stall, and information about local clubs, groups and organisations. Whatever your age, there’s something for you.

What else? Activities such as nature painting with the Carse of Stirling Project and relaxation sessions with Craig.

And a chance to register interest in suggested new groups e.g. running, cycling, health walks, chair aerobics and photography. Or suggest another one.

Anything else? Well, there’s free tea/ coffee, cakes etc. And lots of friendly faces 🙂

Petition about the Provision of NHS dental services for Callander and surrounding area

If you want to sign the online petition about the closure of adult NHS Dental services in Callander here is the link.

https://www.change.org/NHSdentalservicesCallander

Scottish Water Winter Advice

Advice from Scottish Water on how to protect your pipes and prevent bursts.

Stirling Council Budget Engagement

The local authority has launched its annual round of public budget engagement, seeking opinions and feedback from residents through the Budget Conversation to understand the services that matter most to them. With no increase expected in Local Government core funding from the Scottish Government for the next three years, the Council now needs to find a way to bridge a gap which is almost double its annual roads and land services budget.

Join this year’s budget conversation by telling us what is important to you through our quick survey. We want as many people to take part so please spread the word about the survey in your community. The Conversation will close on Friday 16th December

Access the survey on Engage Stirling. You can also fill out the survey via Stirling Council Libraries or order a paper copy of the survey by calling our Customer First Contact Centre on 01786 404040. You can also request alternative formats by emailing research@stirling.gov.uk.

South Common Litter Picked

On Saturday 6 volunteers from the community met on the South Common to clear litter. We filled about 6 bagfuls which were uplifted by Stirling Council.

Some areas were overgrown so there could be even more litter lurking there. We hope to have another go later in the year.

Lovely litter free path on the South Common
Clearing plastic mesh fencing
Finding bits of lego, lost marbles, and other wee stuff
Gaffer Fiona looks happy

Junior and Senior Youth Clubs

Callander Youth Project junior and senior youth clubs return next week for the 22/23 year. Please see the schedule posters for both groups.

Junior youth clubs will continue to run on Tuesdays after school with set activities each week. Please use the link below to sign your young person up to their respective age group, even those who took part in last year’s groups.

P6 (3-4pm) sign ups – https://forms.gle/8t5E8ZyYYDx2jJgZ8

P7 (5-6pm) sign ups – https://forms.gle/bwowRtEdc6KvEt3i7

The S1-3 group remains on Mondays for the extended session of 4-5.30pm as a drop in (free choice) session with the scheduled activities as optional.

S1-3 sign ups can be made here – https://forms.gle/MfjKhRDVfSUWpVjH6

The normal fee structure continues this year – one-off annual membership (£5) and a weekly £1 fee from attendees. We don’t wish this to be a barrier that prevents anyone from attending, so please just let us know if that causes a problem and we’ll be happy to waive it.

If anyone has any questions or concerns, please feel free to get in touch

Tel: 01877 330141.

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