The Stirling Recorded Music Society is a group of classical music enthusiasts who meet every 2 weeks to discuss and listen to recordings. At most meetings a member presents a selection of recorded music and background information on the composers & musicians involved. (The composers are by no means limited to the illustrative but otherwise arbitrary list shown above). The meetings cover classical music of all types from early music to the contemporary & encompass chamber, orchestral, choral, opera, vocal and ballet music. The recordings include both recent and historic productions.
Not every member makes a presentation;some just come along for the enjoyment of listening and meeting others with similar interests. Some meetings are "members' nights" to which members (or visitors) bring a short piece to be played to the group. Usually these will be new or unusual works.
We are a friendly group and all meetings are also social occasions for us, as classical music lovers, so even if you would just like to listen and meet with us without taking an active part, you would be most welcome.
All meetings are held fortnightly on Wednesdays at 7:30pm in the Allan Community Centre, Fountain Road, Bridge of Allan.
The club meet once a fortnight on Siundays and use their own cars sharing the cost of transport. The winter programme normally has low level walks within easy travel distance. In summer we go further and higher!
All walks (except where noted in programme) leave Dunblane at 9am from the car park by Tesco. Membership : single £3, Family £5
The Dunblane Likhubula Link joins the community of Dunblane in Scotland with the community of Likhubula, a rural community in the Mulanje district of Malawi.
Since June 2005 we have directly supported projects focusing on clean water supplies, agriculture, and education, as well as maintaining frienship links between the two communities.
We are trying to raise funds to provide suport to our friends and partners in Likhubula. Any help you could give would be hugely appreciated.
You can donate here. Thank you for your support.
Dunblane Allotment Group (DAG) was formed in 2004 with the aim of re-opening the derelict allotment site at the Laighhills, which had fallen into disuse in the early 1980s. The next nearest sites are at Bridge of Allan and Stirling with long waiting lists. This has been a major development for the Dunblane community, providing a significant new amenity for the town in line with the current environmental agenda.
The 60,000 square metre site houses 53 plots of varying sizes. Work by 3 volunteers began in November 2004 and has progressed from there to a constituted organisation run by volunteers. The Management Committee meets monthly with open meetings held four times per year. Volunteers also work regularly to maintain the site and work parties are organised at intervals throughout the year to tidy up. The Annual Potato Day is held on the first Saturday in March (Check 'What's On' for the details). There are now 5 starter plots for members to try before taking on a full plot. Read more about DAG here.
In April 2016, a group from the Criminal Justice Team have made life much safer for the members of the Dunblane Allotment Group by relaying paths, which had become overgrown and very slippery, in the allotment. Read More
If you are interested in having a plot, contact the DAG Secretary, Penny Veitch (see below)
Dunblane.Info's What’s On? pages are the most comprehensive listing of upcoming events in Dunblane. If you have a local event coming up that you would like us to advertise and promote for free, just email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. providing the following information
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We will upload details of your event as soon as we can but it may take 24 hours. Many thanks
There are lots of opportunities for volunteering in Dunblane
DDT's Memory Cafe at the Braeport Centre
Opportunities : DDT's Braeport Memory Cafe-Meeting Centre is volunteer led and opens on Wednesdays from 12.45 -4.15pm at the Braeport Centre, A warm welcome awaits you along with stimulating activities and afternoon tea.
Look at DDT voluntering opportunties : https://dunblanedevelopmenttrust.com/get-involved/helping-out-2/ 01786 822422 or 07748 219937 (leave a message)
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Contact the Elderly
Opportunities : The Dunblane group currently has a full compliment of volunteers but there may be opportunities elsewhere.
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DDT's Dunblane in Bloom
Opportunities : Our volunteers are responsible for floral displays around Dunblane. New volunteers are always welcome.
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Dunblane Centre
Opportunities : We have around 70 volunteers, aged 12 to 70.You don’t need any specific skills; you just need to be flexible. Volunteering Info
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DDT's Environment Group
Opportunities : We meet every Wednesday morning. No previous knowledge of gardening is needed. There is a place for anyone who wants to contribute.
Contact : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 01786 82275
Look at DDT voluntering opportunties : https://dunblanedevelopmenttrust.com/get-involved/helping-out-2/
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First Responder Service in Dunblane provided by Trossachs Search & Rescue
Opportunities : We are volunteers that provide first aid interventions that save lives. You need to be able to drive. Training will be provided
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Food Train
Opportunities : We need volunteers for our shopping team; also drivers and helpers with our delivery team.
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Leighton Library
Opportunities : We need volunteers to welcome visitors to the Library. Read information about volunteering on the website.
Contact : 01786 822034
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The Giving Tree, High Street
Opportunities : We need volunteers in our charity shop.
Contact : Sharon Campbell : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Look at DDT voluntering opportunties : https://dunblanedevelopmenttrust.com/get-involved/helping-out-2/
DDT's Mid Week Group
Opportunities : Our work is mainly the repair & repainting of public benches and railings around the town. We meet on a Tuesday – Join us!
Contact : This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 01786 823737
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Dunblane Museum
Opportunities : The Museum needs more volunteers to welcome our visitors. It's only a 3 hour shift, either 10.30am - 1.30pm or 1.30pm - 4.30pm on any day you choose, Monday to Saturday. We are open from Easter to mid October.
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Dunblane.Info Website Group
Opportunities : Volunteers run the website. More volunteers could help to develop the site and to keep it up to date.
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Volunteering Matters RSVP Handyperson Service - Team of volunteers willing to help any older (over 55) or disabled person in Dunblane who requires assistance from a volunteer handyman. We do small jobs such as changing lightbulbs, changing curtains, putting up shelves, building flatpacks etc. The service is free however we accept donations towards our running costs. Unfortunately we do not do decorating, gardening or house clearing. If interested please contact John on 01259 928088 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Town Break Dementia Support Services - We are looking for volunteer befrienders to build relationships with people living with the early stages of dementia in the Stirlingshire area. We match befrienders with people who have similar interests so they can be encouraged to pursue loved hobbies or supported so they can build the confidence they need to take up new hobbies. This might be visiting a garden centre, having a walk or even just having a coffee and chat in the person’s home for two hours per week (full training, ongoing support and expenses paid). If you are interested, please contact Gisele at Town Break on 01786 476797 or by email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Uniformed organisations
The town has a wide range of uniformed organisations that are interested in hearing from people willing to lend a hand. Local groups include the Guides and Scouts, the Boys Brigade, the Woodcraft Folk and the Air Training Corps. Use the search engine at the top of the page to find what you are looking for.
Central Scotland's only Red Kite feeding station. Watch these wonderful acrobatic birds from our purpose built hide as they swoop and wheel at feeding time. We are open daily with a Ranger-led visit to the hide at feeding time in the afternoon.