Open Day Sunday 27 July Following the success of the Open Studios at Marcelle House, Marshill in Alloa, a monthly Marcelle House art sale has been launched. The last Sunday of every month will be known as ‘special art Sunday in Alloa’. Buy fine art by professional artists, find out how to organise a bespoke portrait in oils, commission a picture created to your needs and find unique gifts. Expect a great day out with surprises, an artistic bake-off and lots of goodies thrown into the mix. Head along between 10am and 6pm.

Summer Fun Thursday 31 July Catch Carribean Pete in Alloa’s High Street from 11.30am until 2.30pm. The event is part of the Alloa Town Centre BID’s programme of summer fun. There will also be face painting and balloon modelling on the day.

Summer Fun Thursday 7 August Pirate Pete will be in Alloa’s High Street from 11.30am until 2.30pm. The event is part of Alloa Town Centre BID’s programme of summer fun. There will also be face painting and balloon modelling.

Summer Table Top Sale Friday 8 August A table top sale will be held in the Devonvale Hall, Tillicoultry, from 6pm until 8pm. Tables are £4 each, to book phone 07926807895.

Viva Las Vegas Saturday 9 August A Viva Las Vegas show will take place at the Claremont Lodge Hotel. Tickets are £8 and doors open at 7pm. To book, contact the hotel on (01259) 214575.

Alloa is Alive Saturday 9 August Alloa Town Centre BID is hosting ‘Alloa is Alive’ in the High Street, 2-7pm. The roadshow will be hosted by Big AL, there will be a special guest appearance by ‘The One Direction’, a bouncy castle, craft and charity stalls and more. For information on booking pitches for stalls, contact lorraine@atcbid.com or call 01259 404104.

Holiday Club Monday 11 August – Friday 15 August The holiday club run organised by Sauchie and Coalsnaughton Parish Church will run in Coalsnaughton Village Hall for five days. It will take place from 2 until 4pm. There will be games, crafts, quizes, singing and snacks. Cost is 50 pence per day.

Tea Dance Wednesday 13 August The community week tea dance will take place in the Devonvale Hall, Tillicoultry, from 2pm until 4pm. Live music, tea and cake. Entry is free.

Tony Stockwell Thursday 28 August For an evening of entertainment, join TV psychic Tony Stockwell at Alloa Town Hall. The event starts at 7.30pm, contact Alloa Town Hall Box Office: 01259 213131.