Dollar & Muckhart

BIG DAY OUT: Elderly residents have been enjoying trips away thanks to The Playpen's Lunch Club teaming up with Weekday Wow Factor

Clackmannanshire lunch club expands with big days out
A LUNCH club for elderly residents has teamed up with a Glasgow charity to provide big days out and help people reconnect post-Covid restrictions.

FINED: The Dollar man was order to pay more than £3,000 for the offence

Dollar drink-driver banned and fined more than £3,000

Wildside May 18

On the Wildside: Dollar Glen in all its glory

Forth Valley CAMRA volunteers Tony Lamb and Brian Cheeseman presented the award to the Gibson family at The Inn at Muckhart

Wee County pubs are recognised by real ale enthusiasts

RACE DAY: Families turned out in force for this year's Dollar Duck Race - Pictures by Jan van der Merwe

PICS: Dollar Duck Race is back in town again

IN SAFE HANDS: Mother Sasha Sokolova and two-year-old Polina were warmly welcomed to the Wee County last week - Picture by Ben Montgomery

Dollar could become 'Little Ukraine' despite UK Government hold-ups

Emma has been praised for her tireless work with young tennis players at the club

Dollar tennis star nominated for Young Person of the Year award

The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

Dollar drink-driver was more than four times the limit

MODEL: Mick Rice is working on a detailed model of Dollar Mine with a second stage to showcase the underground workings

Clacks man kickstarts Dollar Mine model project

WARM WELCOME: Dollar's Mrs Eilidh Dow has a vision to ensure every child arriving to Scotland from Ukraine will receive a comforting teddy

Dollar grandmother spearheads project for Ukrainian kids

People from the Dollar community learned more about the development earlier this month. Photos by Jan van der Merwe

Dollar's Devon Way Sports Park plan takes huge step forward

The total number of new homes delivered by the two housing developments should be around 350 homes

Number of new homes set for Dollar to be capped

TOILET AND MUCH MORE: An artist's impression of the hub, which is anticipated to be launched in summer 2022 with community shares

Muckhart man to oversee revamp of Shillinghill

Climate change is believed to be a factor in the accelerating decay of historic properties such as Castle Campbell in Clackmannanshire

Survey to investigate impact of climate change on Castle Campbell

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

Wee County cycle path creep is jailed for 15 months

A Tiny Twitter by James Christie

A Walk in the Past: The works of Dollar Poet James Christie

HONOURS: Craig Stewart (main image) has mentored generations of young people at the academy; while Muckhart's Tim Allan (inset) earned a CBE for his services to business

Wee County honours recipients reflect on awards

Muckhart could be bereft of bus services if First withdraw the X53

Muckart residents call for reinstatement of X53 bus service

Chloe was joined by her parents, grandparents as well as two younger sisters Rosa and Megan as she was presented with her prize outside Muckhart PS

Young Clacks pupil wins WOW badge design award

SUCCESS: DCDT chair Stephen Roe (front) with trustees Chris Rudd and Stephen Leitch as well as member Brian Dickson outside The Hive - Picture by Jan van der Merwe

Public takeover of The Hive in Dollar is confirmed

SUCCESS: DCDT chair Stephen Roe (front) with trustees Chris Rudd and Stephen Leitch as well as member Brian Dickson outside The Hive - Picture by Jan van der Merwe

The Hive in Dollar to be taken over by community

David Anderson, Stuart Salmon, Catherine Gibson-Poole and Damian Sherwood-Johnson will be appearing in A Light Lunch

Dollar Drama Club prepares for its return next month

Keith's book has been nominated for an award at Scotland's National Book Awards

Dollar author Keith Broomfield on award shortlist for debut novel

The project will be aimed at creating a dementia friendly community in Dollar

Dollar could become 'dementia-friendly community'

Fergus McCreadie and his band have been nominated in two categories at the Jazz FM Awards 2021

Dollar musician on the shortlist for two Jazz FM Awards

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

Dollar piper Callum Beaumont - Picture by Derek Maxwell

Wee County piper to compete at Blair Castle championship

The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court last week

Banned driver left injured passengers at crash scene

Brucefield Estate has been busy regenerating the land over the past decade - Picture by Brendan MacNeill

Forestmill self-catering site 'ready to welcome first guests'

The category C listed building had lain vacant for some 13 years

Former Dollar pub is given green light to become housing

Dollar Duck Race in 2019 - Picture by Jan van der Merwe

Family fun events set to return to Dollar

Connor Bell in 1500m action. Photo by Bobby Gavin

Youngsters medal for Central AC at U17 championships

Families took advantage of the summer activities organised by the Playpen at The Hive - Pictures by Jan van der Merwe

PICS: Summer fun at The Playpen Café in Dollar

ATTENTION TO DETAIL: Modelling enthusiast Mick Rice spent months creating the miniature version of the former train station at Dollar

Dollar Railway Station mock-up goes on display

Wildside Jul 23

On the Wildside: Dollar initiative to tackle River Devon invasive weed

Young people at Dollar Glen Football Club got to enjoy the new pitch before the summer break - Pictures by Jan van der Merwe

Dollar Glen FC take another step forward with new pitch

Alloa born Jack Bertolini during his time at Brighton

Jack Bertolini: Brother pays tribute to late Alloa-born footballer

Councillor Bill Mason on election day in 2017

'A gentleman' – Tributes to late Clacks councillor Bill Mason

The Lunch Club at Home by the Playpen Café and Cycling Without Age Clacks came together to put a safe event on for folks in Dollar

Clacks OAPs treated to a fun-filled day out

Wildside Jun 23

On the Wildside: Muckhart woodlands bring joy to the heart

The allegations related to the physio's work at Dollar Health Centre in 2016 and 2017 - Picture by Jan van der Merwe

Dollar Health Centre physio suspended for misconduct

Henry Gill (in the saddle) pictured with dignitaries and supporters when the trishaw service launched in 2019

Trishaw lunch service for OAPs to swing through Dollar

More than £2,000 was raised over the two days of the Muckhart Gardens. Pictures by Jan van der Merwe

PICS: Delight as Muckhart Open Gardens returns for 2021

An update on swimming pool provision was heard by councillors

Swimming pool access plan receives 'hugely positive' response

The case called at Alloa Sheriff Court

Former Dollar woman assaulted police officer

The 'ageing' Alloa Leisure Bowl has closed for good but councillors are to hear about interim arrangements for residents until future provision is developed

Council looks to secure interim access to nearby pools

Dollar Bowling Club officially opened the new season recently

Dollar Bowling Club returns with 2021 opening day

Fergus McCreadie, who finished up at Dollar Academy some six years ago, is reaching new heights after the release of his second album Cairn

Fergus McCreadie trio set to play Perth Arts Festival

The Playpen returned with a yoga and play session last week following many months of absence due to Covid-19

The Playpen Café returns to the Wee County

FIDA’s aim is to empower young people to learn in new ways through innovative projects

Dollar Academy launches free online learning platform

Dollar artist Rachel Maclean's firs permanent outdoor commission Upside Mimi Down created in Jupiter Artland in West Lothian and combines architecture and animation and an upside down world of cartoon princesses and wicked women and runs from May 8

Wee County artist unveils fairytale-inspired attraction

Wildside May 12

On the Wildside: Spring shines upon Dollar Glen

LIFE-SAVING SKILLS: The first aid class will take place in Dollar next month

Child and baby first aid class in Dollar

A Walk in the Past

A Walk in the Past: A Muckhart Folk Tale