Discover Clackmannanshire

13/08/2024

📆Mark your calendar!🌟Forth Valley Business Week 2024🌟 is Mon 16th – Fri 20th September!

🚀 Get Ready for Forth Valley Business Week 2024! 🚀

We are thrilled to announce the launch of Forth Valley Business Week, taking place from Monday, September 16th to Friday, September 20th. This year’s theme, ‘𝗡𝗮𝘃𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲', challenges regional leaders and the local business community to seize opportunities in our dynamic local landscape.

With a new UK government, the Forth Green Freeport, the emerging Forth Valley Regional Economic Strategy, and a City Region Deal, the economic landscape of the Forth Valley is transforming. Throughout the week, we will explore how to achieve the best possible outcomes amidst these exciting changes.

🌟 Event Highlights Include:
• 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟲𝘁𝗵: Discussing how the Forth Valley can compete and thrive.
• Workshops & Seminars focusing on:
∙ Planning in times of political change
∙ Meeting climate change challenges
∙ Embracing technological advances
∙ Instigating organisational change for agility and innovation

Special thanks to our main sponsor, Techscaler, and construction firm Robertson. Supported by Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce.

Join us for a week of innovation, growth, and collaboration. Let’s seize the opportunities and navigate change together!

For more details and to register, please visit our website: 🔗 ceteris.co.uk/business-support/forth-valley-business-week/

10/08/2024

TOMORROW is Market Sunday at Solsgirth Home Farm
You’ll find all these fantastic traders at the market :-
Solsgirth Home Farm Ltd
Ochils Coffee Roastery
Stag Bites The Hog
Jakesstreetfood
Cartel Signature Meals
AC Signature Beans Coffee Trailer
The Troff
The Little Bakery
The Crab Company (Scotland) Ltd
SLOPEmeisteR
ChocolatBox Paisley
Splendidly Scottish
The Happy Go Lucky Dog Company
Just Herbal Teas
Aberdour Jams and Chutneys
SaltRock Brewing
Harley's Donuts
Hughes Bakery Company
Strangers Brewing
Kevin Williams Chocolates
Krafty Choice
Ailsa Graeme Home Fragrance
Recycling Timber
Sprout Store
Three Gem Sisters
Winters Washes
FloTek 3D
Nathez Out of Africa
Theblissfulsoapcompany
This n That
Sara
McBlair Design
Emily's craft and crochet
Gill's Tropic Skincare
Sisu Stationery
Alyson McGovern Portraits
Oh That’ll Be Andie
Adapted Designs
Gnome de Plume Fife
Charm V Creations Décor / Gifts
The Dragons Lair - Made in Scotland
Worn to Wonderful
JayCee Designs
Hamish MacDonald
Ruthie's Crafts
Painted at the Kitchen Table
RSPB Scotland
Revival
J&s teak furniture
The Happy Go Lucky Dog Company
The Woodworks
Another amazing selection of street food, barista coffee, food, drinks, produce, arts, crafts, artisan goods, dog treats and garden furniture
There will be something of interest for all ages, including free crafting with Sunshine designs, Summer willow crown making with Willow Works June and Sheepdog demos by Alex, so please come along and bring your friends and family, and experience a day at the farm
We have a one way traffic system in place, off the B913, near Saline, look for the big white Market sign. IN via the main Solsgirth House entrance, and OUT via the home farm exit
The address and postcode : Solsgirth Home Farm, FK14 7NZ
See you soon
JSG Market Management
Alba Stall Hire

10/08/2024

09/08/2024

Clackmannan Tower is participating in Doors Open Days again this year! This means you can book a guided tour on Saturday 28th September. Book early to avoid disappointment!

Visits will be by pre-booked guided tour only at 10:00, 11:00, 12.00, 2.00, 3.00 and 4.00. Each tour will last approximately 45 minutes. Visitors will be admitted only if they have booked and are on the list.

To book, please email, preferably, [email protected] or call Historic Environment Scotland on 01786 431337. Booking will open at 10.00am on Monday 2nd September and close at 12.00 noon on Friday 20th September.

stands on King’s Seat Hill, a dramatic site overlooking the Forth valley. A royal residence may have been here since the 11th century. David II, son of Robert the Bruce, granted the Clackmannan estate to his kinsman Sir Robert Bruce in 1359.

08/08/2024

Don't miss Alloa's Family Carnival & Charity Fayre this Saturday from 11-2! There will be mask making and street art so bring the kids and come join in the fun 🤩

MASK MAKING, STREET ART and a CARNIVAL on the HIGH STREET!

DO NOT MISS IT!

This SATURDAY 10th August from 10am

TO BOOK for mask making :
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/926631328247?aff=oddtdtcreator

Everything else, turn up and join in on Saturday.

Thank you to Alloa First and Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface for organising this magnificent community event.
Clackmannanshire Clackmannanshire Council Clackmannanshire Education Services

01/08/2024

Community groups, third sector organisations and businesses are invited to submit applications to the Communities and Place Fund for any capital or revenue project that will deliver one or more of the specific objectives detailed via our web page link given. Applications close on 9 August. https://orlo.uk/ezsFc

Alloa Community Council Alva Community Council Clackmannan Community Council Dollar Community Council Muckhart Community Council Tillicoultry, Coalsnaughton & Devonside Community Council Sauchie Community Group Sauchie Active 8 Get Active Sauchie Our Dumyat Centre Clackmannan Development Trust Clackmannan Community Hub Dollar Community Development Trust Tullibody Community Development Trust Clackmannanshire Tenants and Residents Federation Wimpy Park Community Group Tullibody Community Garden Alva Development Trust Hawkhill Community Centre Gartmorn Dam Country Park Development Trust Alloa Hub Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface Clackmannanshire & Stirling Health & Social Care Partnership Alloa First Discover Clackmannanshire Clacksfirst BID Ceteris (Scotland) Ltd Federation of Small Businesses - FSB Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce Scottish Enterprise Clackmannanshire Education Services

01/08/2024

*TOMORROW*
Alloa First Friday Market
We’re really looking forward to being back on the High Street tomorrow, 2nd August
The market will run in the usual place, 10am to 3.00pm, and the High St will be closed to all but essential and emergency traffic
Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre will be with us 11am-2pm, with hourly free performances to keep everyone entertained
There will be free face painting for the kids, big and small, from Paint It Up
And check out the wonderful traders who will be with us tomorrow :-
Saline Sweet Treats
The Cake Bank
Three Gem Sisters
Ailsa Graeme Home Fragrance
Almur Art and Design
The Crochet Hen
Recycling Timber
Jaspy Enterprises
Beachcomb Jewellery
Happy Hemper CBD
Find Scottish Roots
The Plant Stall
EnchantScents
Krafty Choice
FloTek 3D
Nats Hats
Sprout Store
Soapy Suds and Scents
Thistle Dubh Produce
Stirling & the Ochils Macmillan Fundraising
We’re wheelchair, pushchair, pram, bike, child and pet friendly
Come along, make some purchases, watch the entertainment, get your face painted, support small businesses at the market and in the town, and have a lovely day
Wee note just to ask drivers please not to park in the loading bays overnight tonight, Thursday, so we can get the stalls built tomorrow morning, as we have a full market. Thank you 🙏
Alloa First
JSG Market Management
Alba Stall Hire

25/07/2024

Due to popular demand, we’ve printed a new batch of the Discover Clackmannanshire tourist map!

Pick up your copy at the Alloa Hub and the Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface office on Alloa High St.

24/07/2024

The Summer 2024 E-zine is out now! Stay up to date on summer events! - https://mailchi.mp/a203fbf487ea/discoverclacks-e-zine-summer-14186259

23/07/2024

Funding opportunity 👇👇👇

Community groups, third sector organisations and businesses are invited to submit applications to the Communities and Place Fund for any capital or revenue project that will deliver one or more of the specific objectives detailed via our web page link given. Applications close on 9 August. https://orlo.uk/EdJgB

Alloa Community Council Alva Community Council Clackmannan Community Council Dollar Community Council Muckhart Community Council Tillicoultry, Coalsnaughton & Devonside Community Council Sauchie Community Group Sauchie Active 8 Get Active Sauchie Our Dumyat Centre Clackmannan Development Trust Clackmannan Community Hub Dollar Community Development Trust Tullibody Community Development Trust Clackmannanshire Tenants and Residents Federation Wimpy Park Community Group Tullibody Community Garden Alva Development Trust Hawkhill Community Centre Gartmorn Dam Country Park Development Trust Alloa Hub Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface Clackmannanshire & Stirling Health & Social Care Partnership Alloa First Discover Clackmannanshire Clacksfirst BID Ceteris (Scotland) Ltd Federation of Small Businesses - FSB Forth Valley Chamber of Commerce Scottish Enterprise Clackmannanshire Education Services

17/07/2024

Don't miss the Travelling Gallery today at the Alloa Hub!

We are super excited to have the Travelling Art Gallery outside Alloa Hub tomorrow Wednesday 17th from 10am - 4pm. Drop in and join us

Alloa First Discover Clackmannanshire Clackmannanshire Council

17/07/2024

From our roaster to your cup, we roast our beans in-store every day. Stop by for the freshest coffee around - it's the best coffee we know!

12/07/2024

Annual Strawberry Tea – Wednesday 17th July 2024 🍓

Dollar Museum's annual summer fundraising event will be held on Wednesday 17th July, from 2.30pm – 4.00pm in Burnside Hall. There will be stalls selling baking, books and items from the Museum Shop. Tickets are available at the Sorting Office, Dollar Deli and on the door. Proceeds help support the museum!

12/07/2024

Clarity precedes success… Loving this new shirt design from 🇯🇵🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿❤️

10/07/2024

⭐️ The 166th Famous Alva Games are this Saturday 13th July 2024 at 10.30am! ⭐️

Held annually on the second Saturday in July, the Famous Alva Games feature athletics, cycling, highland dancing, heavyweight events, hill races, and a fun fair. The festivities kick off with dancing and junior and female heavyweight contests at 10:30 am, followed by the main events after the opening ceremony at midday.

The Alloa Bowmar Pipe Band will lead the Guests into the arena just before noon and will play again at the interval. During the half time interval, there will be hotly contested "fun" races for visiting adults and children with medals for the first three children in each event and "age appropriate" prizes for kids and adults.

If you’re in the area, it’s definitely worth experiencing! 🏃‍♂️🏆🎉

For more details, you can visit the official Alva Games website: https://alva.ukctest.co.uk/

04/07/2024

03/07/2024

Mark your calendar for the first ever Clacks Community Carnival!

🗓 Friday 26th July 2024, 11am-3pm
📍 Alloa Town Hall

Fun for the whole family including:
⚡Face-painting⚡Food & drink⚡Book swap⚡Tombola⚡
⚡Arts & crafts⚡Competitions⚡Board games ⚡

Alloa Hub

02/07/2024

15th JULY - ADULT LED BIKE RIDE : 1.30 - 3.30
29th July - FAMILY LED BIKE RIDE : 1.30- 3.30

Explore the scenic beauty of Alloa and surrounding area on our Led Bike Ride tour

TO BOOK:
email [email protected] with your details

Discover Clackmannanshire Clackmannanshire Third Sector Interface Clackmannanshire Council Alloa First

27/06/2024

We are so excited!
The amazing is coming to town!
On the Monday, 15th July, starting at 10am the 'Art Gallery in a Bus' will be positioned outside of the ... so lets make a day of it!
We are planning a creative session in doors for all ages, celebrating the bus! Lets put on some tantalising treats and cuppas and well, it will be a good few hours of free play and eats for all ages!
Just what we like here, at the Campus😀
Everyone welcome to this free event.

27/06/2024

Many congratulations! 🤩

25/06/2024

Delighted to present this new workshop...Join us for a hands-on Herbal Salve-Making Workshop! Immerse yourself in nature as you learn to identify and ethically forage plants with healing properties. Under expert guidance, you'll handpick the ingredients, then gather around a fire to prepare your own soothing salve from scratch. Perfect for nature enthusiasts, herbal remedy fans, and anyone looking to connect with the outdoors. Don't miss this unique opportunity to create something truly beneficial and personal. Sign up now and bring home your own handcrafted herbal salve!
We will meet at the carpark opposite the Devonvale Hall, Moss Road, Tillicoultry , Saturday 29th June, 10am

Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wild-salve-workshop-tickets-925204069277

25/06/2024

For more details on this and other Round the Inner Forth Cycle Routes click here: https://bit.ly/4cE4ViZ

Inner Forth Landscape

24/06/2024

📢 Do you have a ? There's still time to sign up as a member of Discover Clackmannanshire for 2024/25! 📢

Being a member is a great way to ensure you are part of a wide network of tourism related businesses in the Wee County, with fantastic benefits:

⭐️ Free listing on the Discover Clackmannanshire website directory
⭐️Receive information on latest events, meetings and general updates
⭐️Make new business contacts through our quarterly networking events
⭐️Your business promoted via our website, social media channels, etc
⭐️Opportunity to promote your latest business activity and events on our social media channels
⭐️Plus many other benefits

If you would like more details, please send an email to [email protected]. We look forward to working with you in 2024/25!

21/06/2024

The Travelling Gallery's new exhibition 'Where We Stand' in partnership with Community Land Scotland, is coming to Clackmannanshire. Everyone welcome! 🎨🚌

Tour Dates:
📍 Mon Jul 15 - Resonate Together, Alloa
📍 Tues Jul 16 - Tullibody Community Centre
📍 Wed Jul 17 - Alloa Hub

To find out more check their website: https://travellinggallery.com

Resonate Together Tullibody Community Development Trust Alloa Hub

21/06/2024

Enjoy a day out at Inglewood House & Spa THIS SATURDAY with their FREE Summer Shopping Event. 🛍️

With stalls from local suppliers selling their homemade products, treat yourself, a friend or your family to a special treat!

19/06/2024

Are you ready for some carnival fun?! Mark your calendars for 10th August for Alloa's Family Carnival & Charity Fayre! 🥳🥳🥳

ALLOA HUB IS GETTING READY FOR A CARNIVAL THIS SUMMER:

We are running a number of session to help everyone get ready for the carnival on the 10th August on the high street:

9th July 1pm - 3pm MAKE A CARNIVAL SHAKER :
Make your own shaker and have some fun making music.

To book your spot:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/924370927327?aff=oddtdtcreator

Discover Clackmannanshire Park Primary Parent Council Redwell Primary School & ELC - Parent Council Alloa First

19/06/2024