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1. Help inform the ‘Local Place Plan’ report for Dunblane (which Stirling Council is legally obligated to take account of for the next Stirling Local Development Plan). 2. Help inform the key initiatives that community groups will take forward to improve our town. 3. Help build evidence so that we can apply for grants to fund improvement projects.This survey will gather the needs and wants of the residents on a variety of important topics to inform what is written in the Local Place Plan. These topics include:
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Housing
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Revitalising our town centre and villages
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Local economy and jobs
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Promoting tourism, heritage and culture
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Community events and income generation
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Public services, community support and facilities
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Public transport, roads and active travel
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Green spaces and biodiversity
A fund raising Ceilidh is to be held to raise funds for Strathcarrron Hospice
Saturday 3 June from 7.00pm in the Victoria Hall, Dunblane
Giant Hogweed is growing fast at this time of year throughout Dunblane and people are reminded of the dangers of this plant..
There is good news, it is on the decline and has been for 9 years now since members of DDT and the Community Council first started spraying. Terence O'Byrne reports that he did a first spray in the Laighills late April this year and revisited last week. There are very few plants.
He has been out on a total of 6 days across the piste, again, few plants but spraying what comes up each year. Stewart Corbett has been helping for the last 3 years, he is doing Kinbuck and Balhaldie.
Terence says : "I looked at my notes from 2016, the areas I sprayed this year required 3 knapsack sprayer loads, in 2016, in excess of 60 loads were required . This demonstrates the effectiveness of our efforts".
Please see the article from Stirling Council below.
Public warned of Giant Hogweed dangers
For Immediate Issue – Monday 15 May 2023
Stirling residents are being reminded of the dangers of Giant Hogweed and its potentially harmful impact on health at the start of Invasive Species Week (15-21 May).
The invasive and toxic plant is found throughout the UK, mainly by lowland riverbanks, in rough pastures and on wasteland.
Giant Hogweed can grow up to 5m tall and contact must be avoided as the sap is phototoxic, causing serious skin burns under sunlight that can reoccur for many years.
As we head into its growing season, Stirling Council’s Land Services Team has a programme of work to assess and treat hogweed growth on Council land.
If Giant Hogweed is found on private land, however, it is the responsibility of the landowner to take steps to eradicate the plant.
To help raise awareness of the risks of Giant Hogweed, Stirling Council schools and nurseries are also sharing information about the dangerous plant with pupils and families ahead of the summer holidays.
Jen Preston, Convener of the Environment, Transport and Net Zero Committee, said: “We strongly advise the public to show caution around Giant Hogweed as we move into the growing season and the summer months.
“Our staff have been treating the plant in various locations across Stirling this year and we will continue to do all we can to control it on Council land.
“Giant Hogweed is highly invasive and spreads easily. It poses a serious risk to humans and animals and people should not touch any part of the plant, while pets should also be kept away from it.”
Giant Hogweed has long, green stems which branch out into clusters of small white flowers. Typically these are 2-3m in height bearing flower heads up to 80cm across and the lower leaves are often 1m more in size and distinctively spikey.
The weed can be confused with the common hogweed, cow parsley, elderflower or bishop’s lace. It’s set apart by its purple-hued stem, thin spines and leaf stalks covered in spots.
Where it grows, Giant Hogweed out-competes native flowers and reduces species diversity. Due to its hazards it also prevents access.
To report a sighting on Council land, please contact 01786 404040 or fill out our online form. Members of the public can also report an invasive plant sighting on private land via the Scottish Invasive Species Initiative or by contacting the landowner.
The bright colours of disposable vapes are sadly proving a great attraction to children across the country including Dunblane. Dunblane Community Council and Stirling Council are teaming up to lobby for greater controls. In particular, they are asking for :
- A Health campaign about the damage vaping can cause
- Guidance for Teachers
- Tightening of present policing of the Law that under 18s can't buy vapes
Further background on present laws is here :
https://www.gov.scot/policies/smoking/electronic-cigarettes/
Have your say :
https://www.facebook.com/DunblaneCommunityCouncil/
We are delighted to announce that we have @natlibscot #TouringExhibition Scotland’s Photograph Album opening 4th-17th May at Dunblane Library.
This free exhibition features display panels of the Library’s moving image collections and a case of objects for some hands-on fun.
A round up of recent sporting headlines from Dunblane. Full details can be found on the Facebook or Twitter pages linked below. More sports to follow soon!
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10/4/23 Dunblane New Golf Club has been celebrating its 100th anniversary with a game recently played on the "old course" in the Laighhills. |
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22/3/23 FULL TIME: Dunblane Soccer Club 0 - 2 Larbert |
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1/4/23 Great to see Charlie Robertson, Ali Collins and Euan Donegan winning Tennis Scotland awards on 1st April. Congratulations all! |
Bouncy castle event at the Dunblane Centre today from 9am
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Reimagined Cromlix Opens its Doors
New era for the hotel owned by Andy and Kim Murray
On Monday 27 MArch 2023, Cromlix country house hotel, in Dunblane, opened its doors after a three-month renovation. The five-star property owned by Kim and Andy Murray has refurbished its 15 bedrooms, most of its bathrooms and all common areas of the hotel, including the bar, restaurant and billiards room.
There is a new entrance via the vestibule at the front of the property, with a valet parking turning circle at the top of the grand driveway.
The restaurant, rebranded as The Glasshouse and fronted by Executive Head Chef, Darin Campbell, will also be opening today, with a fine dining menu focussed on locally sourced, thoughtfully prepared ingredients and seasonal produce. The hotel's bar will feature signature cocktails with garnishes from the Kitchen Garden.
In January this year, the hotel moved to self-management by the Murray family, with several new appointments being made: General Manager, Barry Makin, Sales & Marketing Manager, Emily Shields and Revenue & Reservations Manager, Eilidh Leishman. Rosemary Spenke of The Hotel Management Company was brought on board to oversee the move to self-management and rebrand of the hotel.
The renovations of the hotel were managed by Kim Murray who worked with interior designer Suzanne Garuda of Garuda Design, architect Fergus Purdie and a team of local Scottish artisans, suppliers and designers to reimagine the 149-year-old building.
The aspiration for the new Cromlix is to reshape expectations of the country house hotel experience, where guests can unwind, be themselves and enjoy a characteristically welcoming stay in an elegant yet unfussy environment. The bedrooms have interiors with a relaxed country feel and have all been named after flowers and herbs which can be found onsite in the hotel's 34-acre grounds and private gardens – for example, Lavendar, Viola, Thyme, Rosemary and Verbena.
The hotel retained many pieces of furniture in the refurbishment, but has added new items for comfort and style. New artwork adorns the walls of the hotel, many paintings and prints personally selected by Andy Murray and others on loan from the Royal Scottish Academy.
In addition, Cromlix has a new brand identity and website which was created with Scottish agency, 80 Days, and illustrator Gary Bullock. The new logo was inspired by the Virginia Creeper that covers the front of the building and blazes a glorious red every September.
Commenting on the reimagined Cromlix, Kim Murray said: "We have had an incredible team putting in a mammoth effort for over a year to get to today, when we can finally open the doors to our new-look Cromlix. I'm extremely proud of what everybody has achieved and it is exactly what I hoped for. The Murray family has had a connection to this building since 1982 and after a decade of ownership we are looking forward to the future with a real sense of excitement. This was the first phase in a series of planned works to breathe new life into both the property and the business".
Cromlix Hotel was bought by former world number one tennis player Andy Murray and his wife, Kim Murray, in 2013. The hotel has 15 bedrooms and a self-catering Lodge house. Situated in 34 acres of private grounds, Cromlix also has its own chapel, loch, award winning restaurant, kitchen garden and tennis court.
For more information, please visit Cromlix.com, noting that the new website will not be live until end of April.
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Old schoolfriends, Helen and Mary, are walking Lands End to John O’Groats starting on 7th April 2023
We are hoping to walk the 1100 miles in about 60 days, supported by wonderful friends and family.
I am raising money for Dementia Friendly Dunblane's Dementia Cafe, a superb community organisation.
This is not a registered charity as it falls under the umbrella of Dunblane Development Trust.
However I can confirm all the money will go to them. Proof can be supplied.
View trip on instagram mary.abercrombie585Instagram
A diseased Sycamore tree will be cut down on Baxter’s Loan on Saturday April 1st.
The lane will not be closed but there will be personnel on site to stop walkers during the more dangerous parts of the operation, please do what you are asked to keep safe.
The tree location is shown on the map.
