Defibrillators IMPORTANT INFORMATION From July 1st 2019 VRG are introducing two new grant schemes and making changes to the existing Small Grant Scheme. The new schemes are for small and large community schemes which meet one or more of our Objectives and address challenges and opportunities for our Community. The Small Community scheme is for projects […]
This is just a quick reminder that the first woodland volunteer day is this coming Saturday (8th June) from 10am until 1pm. We’ll be planting Bird Cherry trees and doing some general tidying up. Admittedly the weather forecast isn’t looking that great, but a warm welcome plus tea and coffee will be provided! Also, for anybody […]
CARRON VALLEY & DISTRICT COMMUNITY OPEN DAY Saturday 24 August 2019 12 noon – 4.00 p.m Craigend Farm Auchenbowie, Stirling FK7 9QW Large number of craft stalls including willow weaving, mosaics, jewellery, flower arranging, photography, paintings, knitting etc. Other stalls include History and Heritage of Carron Valley, nature study, free range eggs, apple […]
The official opening ceremony for the Community Woodland is this Saturday 11 May, 10am until 12 noon. We hope this will be a real asset to the community and look forward to seeing you.
Spring is in the air and our contractors have been busy in the Community Woodland. The “mulching” of the large area in the middle of the site, previously planted with immature Sitka is now nearly complete. This area will soon be planted with native broadleaf species: If you’re out for a walk around the woodland, […]
At the recent EGM the proposed amendments to our Articles of Association were approved. This will enable VRG to apply for different sources of funding for future projects. The amended articles are currently with the relevant legal bodies and will be available on this site once finalised.
There will be a General Meeting to vote on proposed changes to the Articles of Association at the King Robert Hotel on Thursday 21 March at 7.30pm. h A summary of the changes is available here: h Paperwork has been sent to all VRG members. Proxy voting is available for members unable to attend the […]
Here are some photographs from the official opening of the Community Woodland on 15 November 2018. More information to follow.
Please note that this year’s AGM will be held at 8pm on Tuesday 6 November at the Mayfield Centre, Sunnybank Rd, Stirling FK7 0DB. Please note the slightly later start time. We would be delighted to see you there. Notification of the meeting and an invitation to stand as a Director are being mailed to VRG […]
ARE YOU A STUDENT CONSIDERING A CAREER IN THE RENEWABLE ENERGY SECTOR? APPLY TO THE ‘FALCK RENEWABLES SUPPORT SCHEME FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY STUDIES 2018’ Falck Renewables Support Scheme for Sustainable Energy Studies 2018 will provide financial support for individuals to allow them to take up a course and possibly gain a job in the sustainable energy industry. […]