NHS Forth Valley has arranged new online dates for its free “Let’s Get Cooking!” training and information sessions, covering interactive food preparation, and growing activities for early years, children, and families. The first sessions take place Tuesday 8th June, 10am – 12pm or 4pm – 6pm.
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Stirling Speakers Open House
Stirling Speakers has organised an online Friendly Demonstration Open House, taking place on Monday 7th June, 7pm – 9pm. The open house is designed to help ease people’s nerves about joining a speaking club and attending meetings by showcasing member benefits, with a “meet-the-member” session included. Everyone is welcome, and the open house is free to attend.
COVID-19 Protection Levels Update: Falkirk Entering Level 1
Scottish Government has announced that, from Saturday 5th June, Falkirk will enter Level 1 of the COVID-19 protection tiers. However, many of the surrounding areas (including Stirling and Clackmannanshire) will remain in Level 2 due to their higher number of confirmed cases. Glasgow will also enter Level 2.
Volunteer Awards Ceremony 2021 Winners!
We are delighted to confirm the winners of Falkirk’s 2021 Volunteer Awards, who were announced at last night’s digital ceremony. (The ceremony is available to watch via YouTube at any time.)
– Volunteer of the Year: Lynne Boslem, Tamfourhill Community Hub
– Young Volunteer of the Year: Caitlyn Ross, Forth Valley Girlguiding (Carron Division)
– Innovative Volunteer Award: the Code Red group at Denny High School
– COVID Volunteer Award: Lesley Smith, Royal Voluntary Service (Forth Valley)
– Panel’s Choice: Laura Stewart, Forth Valley Sensory Centre
CVS Falkirk Volunteers’ Week Message
A message from the team at CVS Falkirk on Volunteers’ Week: “This year’s Volunteers’ Week has given our staff team an opportunity to pause and reflect on all that has been achieved by volunteers in our local communities over the last year. In a year that will be remembered for the COVID-19 pandemic, we are honoured to have played some part in the Herculean efforts that allowed for our most vulnerable Falkirk residents to stay home and stay safe, without worrying that they would be left without essentials like food or medication. The volunteering and helping activities did more than meeting basic needs, though; the collective community effort was an outpouring of care and concern for our neighbours in their time of need that was felt by all.”










