Exhibition Now – Sunday 2 November The life and work of Bridge of Allan artist Hugh Green, who was a decorator and friend of Charles Rennie Mackintosh, will be celebrated in an exhibition at Stirling Smith Museum and Art Gallery. Entry is free. Entertainment Friday 12 September Don’t miss all round entertainer Leona Corid at Crams Bar in Alloa, from 8.30pm until late.

Karaoke Sunday 14 September Karaoke the night away at Crams Bar in Alloa, from 4pm until late.

Sponsored Walk Saturday 20 September Join Central Scotland Regional Equality Council on its sponsored walk, covering three areas and 10 miles in one day. Help celebrate its 30th anniversary while raising money for Strathcarron Hospice, by signing up for the Clackmannanshire section of the walk. It will start at the Gartmorn Dam, Sauchie, at 2.45pm on Saturday 20 September. If you would like more information please contact Claire Harvey on 01324 468766 or claire.harvey@centralscotlandrec.org.uk Sunday 28 September Indoor Market Earn some extra cash for yourself, or your nominated charity, by selling your pre-loved children’s items at the New 2 U indoor market. The event will be held in Alloa Town Hall. Contact Lorraine on 01259 404104 or lorraine@atcbid.com or www.atcbid for further information or to book your stall.

Annual Fair Saturday 4 October Friends of Strathcarron Hospice will hold its annual fair in St Mungo’s RC Church Hall, Mar Street, Alloa, from 10am until 1pm. There will be stalls offering Christmas cards, soft goods, cake and candy, wood turning and more. There will also be tea, coffee and eats available. Entrance fee £2.

World War One Display Saturday 1 November A display of memorabilia from World War One will be in Sauchie and Coalsnaughton Parish Church from 10am until 1pm. Admission is by donation and all proceeds go to Erskine Hospital. There will be tea, coffee and eats available. If anyone has items that can be used at the event, contact the church on sauchiecoalsnaughtonchurch@hotmail.com or telephone 01259 721465, available only on a Thursday between 9.30am and 12noon.

Christmas Fair Saturday 22 November A Christmas Fair will be held in Sauchie and Coalsnaughton Parish Church Hall from 10am until 1pm. Admission is £1.50 which includes tea, coffee and eats. Children go free. There will be stalls with Christmas items, jewellery, toiletries, bulbs, toys, books, soft goods, cake and candy and lots more. There will be a craft corner for children and they can visit Santa in his grotto.