Our Place Camelon Open Show Case Event

Posted on May 18, 2018

Our Place Camelon is holding an open showcase event on Sunday 20^th May, 12pm – 4pm at the Ochiltree Club, Ochiltree Terrace, Camelon, FK1 4LT.

Attendees will have the opportunity to find out about the Our Place Camelon project, meet local people from Camelon who are setting up a Tenants and Resident Association, and find out about what’s happening in Camelon.

Refreshments will be available, and there will also be activities for young people.

For further information, please contact Dave Park by phone: 01506 862227, or email: dave@communityenterprise.co.uk

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