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Anti-theft advice from Community Police
On 30th April 2012, police received a complaint regarding the theft of a washing machine, intended for scrap, from a back garden area. It seemed that the person responsible had also been looking under mats and pots, perhaps for house keys. Local residents provided the description of a male, who had been knocking on doors requesting scrap metal.
Police advise that that residents should try to keep their gardens free of valuables and any metal which is sought after.
Latest report on community policing - ed.
Steven Allan: Local hero
On behalf of the Community Council I offer congratulations to Stephen Allan on his World Title bowling achievement.
Bowler Steven Allan, 26, from Alloa won the new WIBC World Indoor Singles title in South Wales on Friday after battling through a high-quality final against Guernsey's Gary Pitschou to take the crown 6-6, 11-2.
Stephen and his family hail from Menstrie and both Stephen and his Dad have a long history of involvement with our local Bowling Club.
Fete Week 2012
Fete week starts on Saturday 2nd of June with the Family Ceilidh in the Dumyat Centre. This year, instead of the normal Arts and Crafts Exhibition, we will present:
60 YEARS OF MENSTRIE IN PHOTOGRAPHS
This will be held over Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th of June and we need everyone to get into their photograph albums, drawers and attics and find pictures of galas, school events, church events, Scouts, football, trains going along to the DCL etc. - Anything showing how the village looked in the 50's.
Please pass these pictures to anyone involved in the Gala. We will copy them and you will get them straight back: Just remember and put your name and address on the back.
Anyone wanting a stall for the Gala Day should contact Beth on 769359 or the Gala Committee at menstriegala@hotmail.co.uk.
The Queen's Diamond Jubilee
Under the auspices of the Community Council, a sub-group has been formed to take on the organising of an event to celebrate this unique celebration. We are currently applying for funding and if successful, can guarantee a day to remember.
The Diamond Jubilee Garden Party
We hope this will take place on Sunday 3rd June 3.00pm - 7.00pm in Mid-town Gardens in conjunction with our annual 'Music in the Gardens' event.
So what will be there?
It will be a totally free event: Music for all ages; picnic (supplied); entertainment; gifts for our youngest children (under 11 years of age); ice cream van; clown; hats; balloons. Everything, in fact, for a great party.
We will let you know how we get on but we would really like you all to get involved. If you're part of a group, organisation or business and could help, please get in touch through chair@menstrie.org.
Make Menstrie beautiful this summer - Can you help ?
Once again we are tasked with our village flower displays for the summer. Can you help us? Even if you are not greenfingered, you can get involved.
Sponsor a tub, or hanging basket tree, for £25.00
This will provide compost, plants, feed and T.L.C. for the whole summer. Perhaps you could help with watering, deadheading, weeding?
Contact chair@menstrie.org or phone 763549.
Railway path
We now have a superb walking path and cycleway along the route of the old railway, thanks to Sustrans and Clacks Council. The path now extends over the River Devon, allowing easy access to Cambus and the banks of the Forth. It is meant for walkers, wheelchairs and cyclists alike. Motorbikes are not allowed. Access to the banks of Devon is also provided. Feel free to explore this route where trains once ran regularly to the factory and to and from Alva and Stirling and where, in times gone by, you couldn't go.
Disgusting dog-owners still dismay
Once again we have to remind some dog owners about leaving dogs' fæces on the pavements, public park, gardens etc. It is a disgusting practice and dangerous to our children's health. The bags are free of charge from the Dumyat Centre: Please pick up your dogs' poo, take the bag home to your bin, and leave our streets and pathways free from this fouling.
It shouldn't be necessary but anyone who sees this happening should report names to any Community Councillor.
The shape of things to come
We invite organisations in Menstrie to use this web site to advertise, to the village, the dates of their planned events and to help other organisations avoid clashes of timing.
This is the link to the calendar.
Please email information and updates or corrections about your planned events to:
• contact@menstrie.org
• secretary@menstrie.org
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May 2012