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DISPLAY: The competition invited in the community at Dollar in what has been a success - Pictures courtesy of Dollar Academy

Dollar pipe band competition could become annual event

Chris Brookmyer and his Wife Dr Marisa Haetzman, who co-wrote their new book

Bloody Scotland programme to be revealed at Stirling event

TOP TALENT: Mark Black is the headline act for the launch of Substate's comedy nights in Forth Valley. Picture provided by Mark Black/Substate.

Comedy shows to return to Forth Valley

COMPETITION: Alloa Rotary Club's Young Musician Competition finals will be held this week - Picture from last year's inaugural event

Alloa Rotary Club Young Musician Competition finals to be held this week

ART BEAT: The event will be celebrating creativity in the Forth Valley this June

Alloa duo sign up for Forth Valley Art Beat

Tom McGuire on stage at Vibration Festival in 2022.

Final batch of artists confirmed for Mugstock 2023

Belladrum takes place in late July

New names announced for Belladrum line-up 2023

INTIMATE: Scottish sensation Lewis Capaldi has announced a number of acoustic gigs across Scotland. Pictures provided by PA.

Lewis Capaldi to play Stirling's Albert Halls in intimate gig

BEST VENUE: Stirling's Albert Halls has been ranked among the top 17 best venues in the UK. Picture provided by Stirling Council/Stevie Kyle.

Albert Halls ranked among the UK's top venues

DECADE: The Saltire Steel band is celebrating ten years since founding with two shows in Alva and Menstrie.

A decade of Saltire Steel: Clackmannanshire band celebrate first ten years

BOWMART: Families at the Bowmar Bookies helped create artwork to showcase at their exhibition. Pictures provided by Bowmar Bookies.

Talented Clacks mums host art exhibition at Bowmar Community Centre

PIPING: Over forty pipe bands will take part in the competition at Dollar Academy.

Dollar to host pipe band competition this weekend

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THEY'RE BAAACK: The flock of sheep knitted by CDT volunteers has reappeared around Clackmannan. Pictures provided by the CDT.

Flock of knitted sheep are baaa-ck in Clackmannan for spring

Barry Stevenson-Hamilton admitted his guilt last year after conning victims out of thousands of pounds by selling false funeral plans.

Fraud case of Kincardine funeral director features on TV series

SUPERSTAR: Rhiannon Lister fulfilled her dream of singing to thousands on Scotland Sings.

Kincardine singer overcomes fears to appear on BBC TV show

DISCOVERING TALENT: Individuals supported by Art Opportunities will be showcasing their works in Alloa

Art Opportunities exhibit to run in Alloa this month

HIGHS: Taking a group of pupils to perform at Disneyland in 2020 has been one of the highlights of the past decade for principal Amber Clark

Forefront principal reflects on ten years at Alloa stage school

The staff at Tut's received sensory awareness training

King Tut's staff receive sensory awareness training to assist gig-goers

NEW RELEASE: Don Green has released his new book: The Lady and the Housekeeper.

Prolific Tullibody author releases eighth book

LIFE-CHANGING: Geoff touches on his own experience of being unable to work following a stroke in his book, Decide to Succeed.

Dollar author reflects on life-changing illness in new book

SHOWCASE: 20 year old local artist, Kyle Blain, presents his own art exhibition at the Clackmannan Town Hall where he has been set up with his own artist studio. Pictures by Scott Barron Photography.

Clackmannan artist holds first showcase

SECRET SINGER: Shauna Angus, 26, has been hiding her talent for almost ten years but decided to go on the show to make her late dad proud. Pictures courtesy of Shauna Angus.

Alloa carer to make TV singing debut this week

GATOR: Iain Donald performing music during Record Store Day

Gator Aid returns for Alloa fundraiser at The Royal Oak

SHOWTIME: Kids from the Wee County took part in a West End showcase in front of their friends and family. Pictures provided by Claire Hoyle.

Wee County kids perform West End show

SPRING PARTY: Kids can enjoy a day of entertainment from The Little Mermaid.

The Little Mermaid set to visit Clackmannan Town Hall

SPRING SHOW: The Clackmannan District Brass Band will return for a spring show.

Clackmannanan Brass Band to return for spring show

ON AIR: The team at Forth Valley Radio celebrated three years since launching the station. Pictures by Ben Montgomery.

Forth Valley Radio celebrates three years on air

DEBUT: Guffy is set to premiere at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

Alloa play set to debut at the Fringe

SHOWCASE: Kyle Blain is looking forward to hosting his first art exhibition at Clackmannan Town Hall.

Clackmannan artist hosts first exhibition this month

CREATIVE: The Gator is hoping to become a self-sufficient artist by enahncing his creative skills at college

'I am glad I followed my dream' – The Gator takes next steps with FVC

Bute Fest will go ahead on July 28-30

Stacked line-up confirmed for Bute Fest 2023

OPEN STREETS: The festival is returning to Stirling for a second year

Festival to mark Earth Day in Stirling

FUN: The Thistles is hosting events for families during the Easter holidays

Easter break fun at Thistles

PLAY: David Gray wrote his war screenplay and managed to see it produced once before his passing in 2022.

Play by late Clacks veteran performed

REHEARSALS: Macbeth (Oliver O’Hare) and Messenger (Eilidh Brown) being observed by Doctor (Emanuele Vaudano)

Clacks communities invited to Macbeth play in Stirling

FAST-FLOWING: Crimes in Egypt is the next production to be put on stage by The Alman

Alman to bring Crimes in Egypt farce to Alloa

MAGICAL: Alloa Ballet Company returned to the stage live at the weekend - Pictures by Scott Barron

Alloa Ballet Company returns to the stage for the first time since Covid

DEBUT WIN: Chris won by split decision as he debuted at The O2 in London - Image via UFC social media

Alloa fighter eyes rise to the top of UFC after winning debut

GATOR BLUES: Iain Donald performing his music. Picture by David Champan

Alloa musician releases new song in honour of late mum

Pupils at Allan's Primary School wishing Lesley Paterson luck ahead of the Oscar's

Stirling pupils send support to Lesley Paterson ahead of the Oscars

PLAYWRITE: Grace Davie won a competition to have her screenplay produced and shown at the Alman Theatre.

Dollar screenwriter will have show performed by Alman Dramatic Club

Catherine Holland as Dormouse, Cairstegena Scotland as Cheshire Cat, Hellie Garibotti as Mad Hatter and Lucinda Seville as Alice - Pictures by JB Moments Photography

Alloa Ballet Company returns to live performances with 'show-stopper'

Leaving Bordeaux will perform in Glasgow this month

Updated The Weekender's Scottish Gig Diary - May 11 - May 28

Midnight Ambulance will perform at both the Glasgow and Edinburgh dates for Stag and Dagger

Retro Video Club, Becky Sikasa and Midnight Ambulance join Stag and Dagger bill

Connect Festival will return to Edinburgh this summer

Connect Festival confirms first wave of acts for 2023

MAN BEHIND THE PLANT: Rehearsals are well underway for AMP's production as musical theatre returns to Alloa Town Hall this March

Alloa Musical Players to bring Little Shop of Horrors to town

Party at the Place unveils line-up for 2023

Party at the Palace unveils line-up for 2023

Song club to give musicians a chance to showcase material

CHALLENGE: The Japanese Garden is looking for groups and people to help fold 1,000 origami cranes by the end of 2023

Call to support origami art challenge at Japanese Garden

TALENT: Joe Goodall and his band will play their debut headline gig in front of a home crowd

Stirling musician to play debut headline performance in front of home crowd

SOUND BITES: Alloa Musical Players visited the studios in Stirling to work with Barry Frame who helped them create atmospheric sound for their productions.

Alloa theatre cast visit Forth Valley College studios

STARMAN: The Sensational David Bowie Tribute Band comes to Alloa this month.

Bowie tribute act comes to Alloa

TALENT: Hannah Kelso was nominated for a BAFTA for her film Night of the Living Dread.

BAFTA-nominated Alloa animator continues to set sights high

Steven Young is one to watch for 2023

The Weekender's 23 for 2023 - Scottish acts tipped for success