THE founder of Give a Dog a Bone says there's still work to be done in Alloa as the charity space prepares for the next wave of restriction easing.

Louise Russell, who founded the charity and became its first employee on May 2, 2017, believes the space has so much to offer to the people of Clacks and encouraged them to come along and get involved.

Speaking after spreading awareness at the Alloa First Friday Market, Louise said: "Friday was good in terms of speaking to people which is what it's all about.

"We managed to hand out a good few leaflets and explain to people we're a community space where anybody of any age can drop in for a cup of tea and a blether."

Louise continued: "We do have a job to do to get the word out, we're seeing a lot of familiar faces which is great, that's what we're all about, but it's about getting the word out to people who have maybe heard about it and haven't popped in yet.

"It's quite an imposing building and I want people to know they will get a really friendly welcome and we will be pleased to see anybody of any age, whether they've got a dog or not."

The Alloa space, in the old liberal building on Mar Street, offers free classes to the over 65s such as reflexology and other individual therapies.

The therapies take place every week and the best way to find out more is to pop into the space for a cup of tea and the staff will explain all classes available.

Louise founded Give a Dog a Bone when she was a working mum and took the step, four years ago last week, to become its first employee.

The charity is now on the verge of hiring its tenth employee and has three community spaces.

For more information on all Give a Dog a Bone has to offer, search giveadogabone.net on Facebook or pop into the Alloa space.