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12 Yard Productions are looking for teams of 6 with quizzing knowhow to take part in the 18th series of the popular BBC2 quiz show Eggheads and would like to hear from anyone connected who might be interested in applying for the show.
Eggheads is a game in which 5 members of the public face general knowledge goliaths and try to beat them for a cash prize. When the Eggheads win, the money rolls over to the next show. Often a huge amount of money can be at stake.
Each team will consist of 5 team members and 1 standby, so we need teams of at least 6 people. We are holding nationwide auditions over the coming weeks and months. We are keen to find teams from all over the UK.
Please find attached a press release, a flyer as well as a copy of our application form.
If you need any more information, please contact me on:
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or: 0141 3024717 It doesn’t matter if people are not part of an existing team, they could consider creating one with work colleagues, friends or even family to compete for the cash prize!
Look forward to hearing from you.
Eleanor Ware| Researcher | Eggheads | 12 Yard Productions
G7 The Hub, 70 Pacific Drive, Pacific Quay | Glasgow | G51 1DZ | Tel:
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Here is an article from the Stirling Observer
Plans for 129 new homes at Hillside submitted
10 May 2016
Arnbathie Developments and Dandara have brought forward a proposal for full planning permission for the development. An application for a large residential development on the outskirts of Dunblane has been submitted. Arnbathie Developments and Dandara have brought forward a proposal for 129 homes at Hillside. They are seeking full planning permission for the development, which has already attracted opposition from some residents in the area.
In November of last year, we reported that the developers were planning between 100 and 150 units off the Main Road between Dunblane and the Keir Roundabout. The ‘Stop Hillside Houses’ Facebook group has attracted 265 followers. The group argue that the area to the south of the town is unsuitable for residential development, and should not have been indentified for housing in Stirling Council’s draft Local Development Plan. The planning application reveals that there are a variety of different houses proposed within the development, with 40 of the homes classed as ‘affordable’. A statement issued on behalf of the applicant states:
“Development of the site would not only create an attractive addition to the local area but would ensure the delivery of much needed homes and in doing so contribute to increasing the housing land supply in the Stirling area. This is a significant benefit of the proposal and should not be overlooked. Failure to determine the application favourably would have significant implications on the delivery of both main stream and affordable housing in the Stirling area.”
After a consultation event held last November - where 100 people attended - the applicants stated that they have reduced the development’s encroachment on woodland areas.
The development - which would be situated on greenbelt land - is split into several different areas, with a junction off the main road onto the existing road up Hillside proposed by the applicants.
Dunblane Allotment Group recently received a helping hand from the Criminal Justice Team. Members of the team made life much safer and easier at the allotment by relaying paths, which had become overgrown and slippery.
Read the article from the Stirling News
Sally Henderson from Kinbuck died recently. Sally was one of the founder members of the Dunblane Commuinty Website. She was our Secretary and minute taker and, in effect, she chaired our meetings, too. She was a force for good and she will be missed.
On Tuesday 26th April the Davis Cup Trophy came to Dunblane Sports Club.
Read the article in the Courier
Update from Forth Housing Association dated 29 March : 'Our contractor TD Trees advises us that they will start the tree felling at Bogside, Dunblane on Friday 1st April 2016. Depending on weather conditions etc they expect the work to take a few days'.
8 Housing Association properties to be built at Bogside
Work will shortly begin on the empty ground at the corner of Perth Road and Bogside. This will herald the construction of eight new homes by Forth Housing Association, which are being built to provide adapted accommodation for current or former Dunblane residents who have housing needs due to medical or mobility difficulties. The initial activity, by TD Trees of Dunblane, will involve the removal of a small number of trees, required to accommodate the new homes. This tree work has been approved by Stirling Council and people should note that the tree felling will not involve the wider Holmehill area. Construction work is expected to start in April and be completed by the end of the year. The actual date for starting work will be notified once final approvals from Stirling Council have been agreed. Anyone with questions should contact Forth Housing Association on 01786.446066.
Update from Forth Housing Association dated 29 March : 'Our contractor TD Trees advises us that they will start the tree felling at Bogside, Dunblane on Friday 1st April 2016. Depending on weather conditions etc they expect the work to take a few days'.
8 Housing Association properties to be built at Bogside
Work will shortly begin on the empty ground at the corner of Perth Road and Bogside. This will herald the construction of eight new homes by Forth Housing Association, which are being built to provide adapted accommodation for current or former Dunblane residents who have housing needs due to medical or mobility difficulties. The initial activity, by TD Trees of Dunblane, will involve the removal of a small number of trees, required to accommodate the new homes. This tree work has been approved by Stirling Council and people should note that the tree felling will not involve the wider Holmehill area. Construction work is expected to start in April and be completed by the end of the year. The actual date for starting work will be notified once final approvals from Stirling Council have been agreed. Anyone with questions should contact Forth Housing Association on 01786.446066.
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Haining Laighills Access Closed First Week March
As part of ongoing improvements to the Laigh Hills, the access bridge into the park from The Haining is due to be refurbished during week beginning 29th February 2016. This work includes the removal and replacement of the existing bridge deck and the installation of new safety railings. For safety reasons this bridge will be closed to all users during the period 29th February – 4th March 2016. For the safety of ALL path users please obey signage during the works. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Please contact Stirling Council on 0845 2777000 should you require further information.
Thanks to all those Dunblane people who participated in the online survey about the future of our town centre and/or attended the follow-up sessions in February
What did the survey show?
It seems that the priority areas from which clear immediate actions should be identified are:
- Balancing the accessibility needs of pedestrians, businesses and car users in the Town centre area
- Improving the Riverside area
- The future maintenance and development of public services/buildings, particularly with regard to public toilets
- Further investigation of future opportunities for use of space in and adjacent to the town centre
View the Survey summary display at Dunblane library during March
Read the Survey Report summary
Look at the Survey Full report
What Next?
The Charrette Steering group has already commenced discussions with Stirling Council on how to progress the main issues identified above.
Dunblane Charrette Background
Designing the future of our Town Centre
Following the 4 day Charrette event in April 2015, a report and proposed action plan was produced. In January 2016 all people living or working in Dunblane were invited to provide their views on these action proposals through an online survey.
Full Charrette Report
Charrette backgound & outcome summary
A spatial overview of Dunblane Town Centre
Saturday 6 February & Sunday 7 February
For all Dunblane Residents
Meet Community Councillors and people involved with the Development Trust to share your ideas and views about:
* The future use of our historic Burgh Chambers.
* How our young people could fund their own projects
* The outcomes from our Town Centre Charrette
* Developing our Laighills Park
* The Development Trust’s activities
Drop into the Burgh Chambers
Saturday 6th February - 11.00am and 3.00pm
Youth Project Workshop
* Are you between 15 and 21 years old?
* What do you think is needed in Dunblane?
* How would you spend £30k to make it happen?
Come to the Dunblane Centre
Sunday 7 February - from 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Do you want more information?
From 20 March to 8 August 2016 Queen Street Station (Upper) will be closed. As a result there will be fewer direct trains on the Dunblane/Glasgow route and journey times will be longer.
Download the new customer leaflet
Mornings : On weekday mornings (according to thetrainline.com) the trains will run as follows:-
05.46 arriving at 07.25 (direct)
07.08 arriving at 08.20 (one change)
07.44 arriving at 08.50 (one change)
08.13 arriving at 09.20 (direct)
08.28 arriving at 09.50 (one change)
09.07 arriving at 10.21 (direct)
Evenings from Central Station : On weekday evenings, trains will be at (good ones in red):-
16.37 arriving at 18.16 (two changes)
16.46 arriving at 18.16 (three changes)
17.19 arriving at 18.22 (direct)
17.47 arriving at 18.50 (direct)
18.05 arriving at 19.14 (direct)
18.07 arriving at 19.44 (one change)
18.17 arriving at 19.44 (two changes)
19.10 arriving at 20.39 (one change)
Evenings from Queen Street : On weekday evenings, trains will be at:-
16.31 arriving at 17.54 (one change)
16.59 arriving at 18.22 (one change)
17.01 arriving at 18.16 (2 changes)
17.22 arriving at 18.44 (direct)
17.31 arriving at 18.44 (one change)
18.01 arriving at 19.14 (2 changes)
18.22 arriving at 19.44 (direct)
