The Cochrane Foundation Alva

10/01/2026

Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund Awardees Announced🎉

We’re proud to share that community groups across Clackmannanshire have received vital support through the Scottish Government’s Community Mental Health & Wellbeing Fund.

As our Chief Officer Anthea Coulter says: “This fund demonstrates the difference that even small amounts of funding can make to support people before they reach a crisis, and therefore prevent costly interventions at a later stage.”

A total of 59 organisations across Clackmannanshire and Stirling will benefit, with projects tackling isolation, supporting mental wellbeing, and strengthening grassroots community action.

See the full list of successful Clackmannanshire awardees here: https://bit.ly/4qkzGAO

Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise

31/12/2025

Would you, a neighbour, friend or family member struggle if the electricity or gas went off?

By signing up for the free Priority Services Register, you can access extra help if there’s an interruption to your supply: https://orlo.uk/7p43n

Alloa Community Council Alva Community Council Clackmannan Community Council Dollar Community Council Muckhart Community Council Tillicoultry, Coalsnaughton & Devonside Community Council Sauchie Community Group Our Dumyat Centre Tullibody Community Development Trust Clackmannanshire Tenants and Residents Federation Clackmannanshire Education Services

20/12/2025

Several Pharmacies will be open on Sundays throughout the winter months offering an enhanced service.

What’s available?
✅Expert advice and treatment for minor health issues
✅Referral to other healthcare providers if required
✅Pharmacist prescribers are able to prescribe free medication for a wider range of conditions, including:

🔹Respiratory infections
🔹Sinusitis
🔹Ear pain
🔹Sore throats
🔹Urinary tract infections
🔹Allergies
🔹and many other common conditions

No appointment required – simply drop in at any of the pharmacies listed below during opening hours (10:00 – 17:00).

🔗 www.nhsforthvalley.com/winter

20/12/2025

If you use a prepayment meter for gas or electricity and cannot afford to top it up, you may be able to get a fuel voucher. Applications for fuel vouchers are now available online via our web page link in the comments section below. If you need any help or advice, please email our home energy advice team at e: [email protected]

Alloa Community Council Alva Community Council Clackmannan Community Council Dollar Community Council Muckhart Community Council Our Dumyat Centre Sauchie Community Group Tillicoultry, Coalsnaughton & Devonside Community Council Tullibody Community Development Trust Clackmannanshire Tenants and Residents Federation Hawkhill Community Centre Bowmar Area Community Wimpy Park Community Group Clackmannanshire Education Services Alloa Hub

20/12/2025

Holidays can be some of the toughest days for older people. That's why our phone lines are open every day of the year.

Call our Advice Line on 0800 678 1602 8am-7pm for information and advice on a range of topics from benefits to care homes.

Or for a friendly chat, call The Silver Line Helpline on 0800 4 70 80 90. We provide friendship and conversation 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Find out how we're there when older people need us most:
https://bit.ly/3DbaFEv

26/11/2025

26/11/2025

🌟 Tickets on Sale 🌟

Panto tickets are on sale now !
Don’t miss this one it’s going to be brilliant.

Remember to put your cast members name when asked so they get credit for the booking .

Buy tickets here : https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/spotlight

26/11/2025

Join us at the Alva Recovery Drop In. Every Thursday 2pm - 5pm. Alva Baptist Church, 1 The Green, FK12 5JQ. Tea & Coffee, Mutual Aid, Fun & Games, as well as a lot of fun and laughter.

26/11/2025

🚨 URGENT: Our community is at risk

Next Thursday, Clackmannanshire Council will vote on removing 20% discretionary rates relief for charities and sports clubs.

This means:
- Community centres could close
- Essential services for families, older people, and those with disabilities could disappear
- Jobs will be lost

We have ONE WEEK to fight this.
Share this post.
Email your councillors.
Be at Kilncraigs on 27 Nov, 11:15 AM.

Our voices matter. Let’s protect Clackmannanshire together.

Read the full report here: https://bit.ly/49rPDiW

26/11/2025

For anyone who would like to spread some joy this Christmas, you could consider joining our reverse advent appeal.

30/07/2025

Alva Community Council

Alva Community Council needs new members.

There will be Community Council elections in August 2025.
Three current members are standing down.
Without new members we will not be able to continue.

Alva will lose access to funding for events e.g., our Funday, Christmas Fayre, micro grant funding which has supported Alva groups over the years, incl the Bear Hunt in Alva Glen, the Halloween event, & Christmas hampers with ADT all during covid 19.

Over the last few years Alva CC has received funding from EDF for Alva Christmas lights, benches on the cycle paths, and cycle repair stations.

We have supported Alva Development Trust, Alva Resilience Team, Alva in Bloom, OYCI, organized park and cemetery clean ups. We worked with Alva Glen Heritage Trust on the grow wild project with funding
from Sustrans.

All this will stop if Alva does not have a Community Council.
For information on how to join Alva Community Council email [email protected] or [email protected] after 6th August 2025