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Poppy Scotland are looking for volunteers to support their “Bud Touring Exhibition on Wheels” event, which will be in Falkirk for 2 weeks in March, from Monday 16th March – Thursday 26th March. Poppy Scotland’s “Bud” is an 18-tonne truck that transforms into a contemporary exhibition and interactive learning space, designed to teach communities across Scotland about the importance of remembrance and the heritage of the poppy. Visitors to the exhibition will hear stories from veterans and learn more about the work carried out by Poppy Scotland.

To help raise funds and support the resources provided by The Community Pavilion in Slamannan, the team has organised a bag-packing day at Asda in Newmarket Street, Falkirk, and are looking for volunteers to help on the day. Bag-packing will take place on Saturday 29th February, 10am – 4pm. All money raised on the day will be used to purchase supplies for the Community Pavilion, including their food larder.

The Braveheart Connections Hub, based at the Howgate Shopping Centre in Falkirk, has launched a range of groups focusing on different health and wellbeing activities. The groups take place on Mondays and Wednesdays, and are all free to attend.

The Coach My Sport Academy is a programme for young people aged 16 – 25 years old, who are facing barriers to progressing to a positive destination. Bookings are now open for their upcoming course, which takes place at the Westquarter and Redding Cricket Club, Sunnyside Road, Brightons, Falkirk, FK2 0RN, over various dates during April and May. The full programme cost is £800 per participant; however, there are a limited number of free places available, along with opportunities for funding.

On Thursday 9th April, Forth Valley Disability Sport and Get Out Get Active’s (GOGA) cycle sessions will begin again for this year. The sessions take place each Thursday afternoon at the Helix, Falkirk, FK2 7ZT. One hour sessions and group sessions are available. There are also opportunities to volunteer at these sessions. Booking is essential.

Falkirk Council has launched an online consultation in order for people to share their views on possible changes to their current Housing Allocations Policy; this includes reviewing current letting initiatives, considering matching priority for overcrowding with under occupancy, and the way they manage applications from those who find themselves homeless. The deadline for responses is Friday 27th March.

Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP) is holding a Delivery Plan Session on Friday 20th March at the Boardroom in Denny Town House, Town House Street, Denny, FK6 5DL. The session is open to third sector groups and organisations (including charities, social enterprises, voluntary and community groups), and will provide them with the opportunity to input and identify where they can contribute to the new HSCP delivery plan.

Froglife is holding a free training session on Thursday 19th March, 10:30am – 4pm at Denny Library, Davies Row, Denny, FK6 6FA. This course will focus on how to create, manage and restore ponds for amphibians, as well as practical information for constructing habitats for reptiles. The course is open to all, but spaces are limited, so booking is essential.

The Bell Group is looking to donate surplus paint to local communities and community groups. There is a variety of paint colours and types available. The tins have been part-used and the Bell Group is unable to guarantee volumes or exact shades. Donations are made on a first come, first served basis, as the surplus supply does not often last long. All paint must be collected by THIS FRIDAY 21st February.