Alva/Menstrie

SPECTACULAR: Alva Illuminations returned at the weekend - Pictures courtesy of Colin Baxter

Crowds gather for return of Alva Illuminations
CROWDS gathered in at a Hillfoots beauty spot at the weekend for a spectacular fusion of light and nature.

SUPPORT: Daniel and Zak have been blown away by the generosity of colleagues

Menstrie father takes up fundraiser to help sick children's ward

IN THE DOCK: The case against the accused called at Alloa Sheriff Court

More jail time for Alva man who threatened to burn down dad's house

Holly in action at the National Championships in June. Photo by BMX Widow Photography

Menstrie youngster is crowned Scottish BMX champion

Sophie and Jason were due to be married at Broomhall on September 3 after booking the venue last year

Clacks couple 'absolutely heartbroken' after collapse of Menstrie wedding venue

Alex and Jean celebrated their Diamond anniversary with a family meal at Inglewood House. Photos by Debby Mathieson

Wee County couple Alex and Jean Marshall mark 60 years of marriage

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court last week

Alva man in court for shooting pigeons with air rifle

GAMES DAY: The Famous Alva Games is set to return, pictures from the 163rd games in 2019 by Jan van der Merwe

Organisers all set for the return of The Famous Alva Games

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court last week

Alva woman grabbed neighbour’s genitals and screamed: “I’ll rip these off”

AWARDS: Alva Academy's David Clifford scooped Teacher of the Year at the Scottish Education Awards last week

Alva teacher thanks 'whole community' after scooping major award

Headteacher Scott McEwan with Miss Shiona Finn and Mr David Clifford

Alva Academy nominated for quartet of education awards

Menstrie Parish Church

A Walk in the Past: Laying the foundation stone at Menstrie Parish Church

HappyDays thrilled the crowd with their Summer variety show last month. Photos by Scott Barron Photography

PICS: HappyDays perform Summer Variety Show at Alva Academy

Cancer survivor Samantha Currie who was vip starter at Race for Life Stirling

Clacks school teacher leads emotional day at Race for Life Stirling

Alva Academy's Macmillan fundraisers have raised around £500,000 for the charity. Photo by Jan van der Merwe

Alva Academy earns Voluntary Fundraising Group of the Year nomination

CITIZEN OF THE YEAR: Mary Laing received the award from LL Johnny Stewart and was able to bring some of her team - Images by Craig Dunbar/Clackmannanshire Lieutenancy

Mary Laing is named Clackmannanshire Citizen of the Year for 2021

Menstrie turned out in force for the first Duck Race since before the pandemic. Photos by Jan van der Merwe

PICS: Community comes together for return of Menstrie Duck Race

WINNERS: Menstrie PS pupils bagged the trophy and a place in the area final later in the year

Menstrie PS pupils win Wee County schools quiz

GIVING BACK: Menstrie PS Glee Club performed for Menstrie House residents as part of the school's health week

Menstrie pupils kickstart community initiative with Glee Club performance

Alva's new permanent Post Office, located in Budgens, opened its doors last week

Alva's new Post Office opens its doors at Budgens

SUPPORT: The initiative has seen pupils and residents explore the physical benefits of choir singing

Alva singing group reaches out to those with Parkinson's

Staff and students from Alva Academy were at Scottish Parliament last week to receive the award

Alva Academy's Holocaust education programme recognised at Holyrood

Alva Academy sets up first high school esports suite in Scotland

Alva Academy sets up first high school esports suite in Scotland

MOST IMPORTANT TOPIC: Alva Academy has been recongised for its Holocaust education

Alva Academy earns recognition for Holocaust education

Mark Russell appearing at Alloa Sheriff Court. Picture by Central Scotland News

Wee County cycle path creep is jailed for 15 months

Glenochil prisoner gets another jail term for SIM card offence

The legacy of the Cochrane family is all around Alva

A Walk in the Past: The Cochrane legacy in Alva

READY TO TRADE: An operator is being sought to rent The Cross Keys

Operator sought for Cross Keys pub in Alva

Michelle McAdoo, probationary minister at Alva Parish Church

Alva Parish Church launches community café

People in Alva came out in force for Remembrance Sunday - Pictures by Jan van der Merwe

Remembrance in Clacks – Alva comes together to pay tribute

The workshop will take place at the Dumyat Community Centre in Menstrie

Free canine body language workshop in Clacks

This year's Macmillan fundraising total was announced at Alva Academy at an assembly for S6 pupils - Pictures by Jan van der Merwe

Alva Academy pupils raise £51,500 in 2021 for Macmillan Cancer Support

William Dryburgh MBE was treated to a trishaw ride as he turned 98 last week

Wee County veteran treated to trishaw down memory lane

TWO DECADES OF MACMILLAN: Alva Academy goes above and beyond in annual charity drive - Pictures by Jan van der Merwe

Alva Academy marks 20 years of Macmillan fundraising

INSPIRING: Paul Dornan spoke of the importance of new cancer durgs and treatments as well as an early diagnosis

Alva man's terminal diagnosis and his hopes of sparing others the same fate

The Fishcross PS pupil is preparing for next month's tournament in Birmingham

Clacks youngster set to represent Scotland in gymnastics

Stevie McCrorie at Alloa Town Hall in 2018 - Picture by Fiona Read

McCrorie aims for third Alloa sell-out after writing for Hollywood movie

Jim and Ulli Brewster last Friday marked 50 years of marriage with family and friends at the Royal Oak - Picture by Jan van der Merwe

Alva couple Jim and Ulli Brewster mark 50th anniversary

Alva Thunderstorm

A Walk in the Past: The Alva Thunderstorm of 1819

Alva rugby internationalist Megan Kennedy last week announced her retirement from the sport due to medical reasons

Wee County rugby star retires following injuries

Hillfoots Tales storytellers are looking forward to telling tales in front of live audiences as part of the festival - Picture by Patricia Brannigan

Wild Hillfoots Storytelling Festival to go ahead this month

Paul at his home studio in Alva where he composed his piece of music

Alva composer wins worldwide Able Arts Foundation award

Dollar Academy, where FIDA was founded, will welcome pupils from across Scotland. Picture courtesy of Airborne Lens

Alva Academy joins Sustainable Fashion Week at Dollar Academy

The partnership between Magna World and Hunter's Coaches will bring tourism from Asia to the Wee County and the rest of Scotland. Picture by John Howie

Magna World and Hunter's Coaches partner to bring tourism to Clacks

Alva Development Trust is raising funds to re-open the toilets at the Cochrane Park

Alva campaigners kickstart restoration of Cochrane Hall toilets

Louisa's design was used by the Wimpy Park Community Group and BBC's Beechgrove team

Menstrie woman lends her skills to Wimpy Park re-design in Alloa

The case called at Dunfermline Sheriff Court

Menstrie man sent sexual text messages to 14-year-old girl

DREAM BIG: Ruth Galloway at Guid Reads in Alva has issued a thank you after being overwhelmed by the generosity of people - Picture by Jan van der Merwe

Community rallies to safeguard Alva Guid Reads for the future

Stevie McCrorie played the main stage at Vibration in 2019 and will return again to headline the acoustic stage this weekend

Wee County acts prepare to hit the stage at Vibration Festival

IN THE DOCK: The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court last week

Alva woman is jailed over series of Perth offences

Alloa Fire Station

Doors Open Day set to return to the Wee County

Andy and Jenny celebrated their 65th anniversary at home on Saturday

Alva's Andy and Jenny McLean mark 65 years of marriage

Nominations for community council elections in Clacks are set to open

Nominations open for Clacks' community council elections

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A Walk in the Past: The Old Maid of Menstrie