The Aims of the Air Training Corps are:

To promote and encourage among young people a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force. To provide training which will be useful in the Services and civilian life. To foster the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership

The Squadron is run by volunteer staff some of whom are uniformed members of the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserves (Training) or Adult Air Training Corps and others who are Civilian Instructors.  The staff come from a variety of backgrounds with most being ex-cadets and all have a strong interest in ensuring we offer an exciting and varied programme of activities for our current cadets.

Our uniformed staff are: Flight Lieutenant P Mulkerrins RAFVR(T) - Sqn Cdr Pilot Officer K Mulkerrins RAFVR(T) - Sqn Adj Sergeant (ATC) M Naismith Our Civilian Instructors are: Mr Clark Mr Crampin Mr Martin Our Squadron Padre is Pastor Duncan Strathdee of the Dunblane Christian Fellowship

girl brigade[1]

The 1st Dunblane Company is affiliated to both the Cathedral and St Blane's Church.
It meets on Friday evenings each week during school terms at St Blane's Church Hall.

   Explorer Section     P1 - 3       6.00pm - 7.00pm

   Junior Section        P4 - 7       7.00pm - 8.30pm

   Brigader Section    S1 - S6     7.00pm - 8.30pm

Sports, crafts, games, songs, fun and friends are all important elements in our evenings together.

BB

We provide an exciting range of activities for around 150 boys between the ages of 5 and 18 each week. Each section has structured, age-appropriate activiities to interest everyone, covering sports, life skills, music and arts, competitions, personal and spiritual development, the opportunity to visit new places, make new friendships and experience new challenges. Whilst we are a Christian organisation, we welcome boys from any and all faiths and denominations and those of none. We are currently one of the biggest BB companies in the UK hence we are always looking for volunteers who share the Christian ethos of the BB, as well as welcoming boys at any point during the year. Please note that waiting lists are in operation for several year groups.

Anchor Boys - P1 to P3 - Wednesdays 6.15 - 7.15pm (St. Blane's Church)
Junior Section - P4 to P6 - Fridays 6.15-7.45pm (St. Blane's Church)
Company Section - P7 to S3 - Fridays 8.00-10.15pm (St. Blane's Church) and Sundays 10.00-10.45am (St. Mary's Church Hall)
Senior Section - S4 to S6 - as Company Section above
Band (for P6-S6 members) - Wednesday 6.45-9.15pm (St. Blane's Hall)
Pipes/Chanters (for P6-S6 members) - Thursday 7.00-8.30pm (St. Blane's Church)

Captain (responsible for oversight of all sections) - Fraser Boyd (821387)
Company Section Officer-in-charge - Graeme McEwan
Junior Section Officer-in-charge - Euan McLagan
Anchor Boy Officer-in-charge - Harry Tyler

 

Prospective guides of all ages are welcome. At present there are:-

  • Two Rainbow packs for girls aged 5 - 7 years
  • Four Brownie packs for girls aged 7 - 10
  • Four Guide companies for girls aged 10 - 15

In addition there is a Ranger Guide unit for girls aged 14 years and upwards.

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scouts

Beavers is for boys and girls aged 6 - 8 years old.

Cubs is available to boys and girls aged 8 - 10.5 years.

Scouts is for boys and girls aged between 10.5 and 14.

Holmehill web

Holmehill Community Buyout/Holmehill Ltd was formed in 2005 to buy Holmehill for community use, to ensure that the protection afforded to the hill was maintained and to ensure the hill’s sustainable development. http://www.holmehill.org/

Between 2006 and 2018, Holmehill was owned by Allanwater Developments who submitted 6 planning applications to develop the hill with housing or offices. All planning applications were resisted by the community who were supported by the planning authority, Stirlng Council.

In 2018, Holmehill was bought by a local charitable trust, the Carman Family Foundation. Early in 2019, Holmehill Community Buyout/ Holmehill Ltd was wound up - job done! And the Friends of Holmehill was formed. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

bees

 

If you are either an existing beekeeper, considering becoming a beekeeper, or perhaps just very interested in honeybees, their activities and products, then please do join us and develop your interest and passion.

An active association, we have meetings all year round, from summer apiary (hive) visits, through to winter lectures by visiting experts in various fields. We also run classes for beginners every year.

We always welcome new members and would love to hear from existing and prospective beekeepers in our area.  You can find out more information on how to join on our website, or contact the secretary for more information.

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