On Sunday 15th August a vehicle was stolen around 4:20pm from Upper Yetts, departing with the rear boot open and at high speed. The police are aware of the incident, and are investigating, but it is clear that opportunistic thieves are operating in the area. Please be vigilant and careful, reporting anything suspicious to Police Scotland.

Once again, Muckhart are having a village open gardens on 29 & 30th May organised by Scottish Gardens Schemes and the Village Amenity Society. Watch this space for more details!

A new flood group has been formed in Muckhart that looks into local flooding concerns. The group would like to hear from you. Please see our main page which can be found here.

Next MCC Meeting (wednesday 15th July) will be held online for all to attend. The Microsoft Teams meeting invite link will be posted here shortly. Please get in touch if you have any problems or questions.

In an effort to support those members of our community who are currently self-isolating, due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, Muckhart Community Council fully endorses and supports the Church’s Muckhart Lend a Hand initiative.

If you would like to help and support those members of our community, less able to cope with the current situation, then please complete and submit the on-line Support Form.

The Support Form can be found under Local Groups or through this link – http://176.32.230.19/muckhart.org.uk/covid-19-muckhart-lend-a-hand/

On behalf of our community, many thanks, in advance, for your support.

Mike Wilson
Secretary
Muckhart Community Council

sec.muckhartcc@gmail.com

I have just added a load more local businesses to our local ‘Yellow Pages’ This page has been created to help promote local trades people who serve in our community.

Helpful advice for completing a funding application

A good starting point is to contact the Clackmannanshire Third Sector interface (CTSI)

Contact C.T.S.I.  web page      http://ctsi.org.uk/?s=funding
tel                   01259 213 840
email              admin@ctsi.org.uk

address         Connect Centre, Burgh Mews, Alloa, FK10 1HS

Contact person is Julie McGrath

Why CTSI?

– CTSI have a huge knowledge & expertise in capturing current funding
– CTSI will look through draft applications and offer advice
– CTSI can provide access to the Trust Funding web site
(Trust Funding is an excellent web site which can match funders to your particular
initiative, and guests can access this website using a terminal in CTSI Alloa office)

 What key information should you have to apply for funding?

When completing a funding application try to include the following information;

• Provide Objectives and clear outcomes (include a succinct description)

• If possible, link your objectives to the funders’ aims and objectives

• Demonstrate community involvement ownership and support

• If a large project, have a steering group set up to manage it (properly convened)

• Contact Details of Project contact person (lead person)

• Link if possible to a local authority/community based development plan / action plan.

What else can you do to help your application be successful?

• Study the funders web site and understand their aims and objectives

• If possible demonstrate a track record on successfully delivering projects

• Have information on your initiative/project on your own web site & Facebook

• If possible ensure your initiative/ project is known about within the community!

• Don’t complete an application if the information is not available

• Ask others who have experience in seeking funding to look through your application

• Make sure application is well written, ensure someone checks grammar & spelling

Note: A poor and badly written application can dis-credit an organisation!

 

 

Clackmannanshire Council have posted the below TRO’s which may effect your movements around the area. Please follow the below links for more information.

5-6-1778 The Clackmannanshire Council, A823 Muckhart (Temporary Prohibition of Driving, Parking and Loading) Order 2019

5-6-1781 The Clackmannanshire Council, St Serf’s Road Tillicoultry (Temporary Prohibition of Driving, Parking and Loading) Order 2019

5-6-1782 The Clackmannanshire Council, School Road, Tullibody (Temporary Prohibition of Driving, Parking and Loading) Order 2019

There will be a remembrance service led by Rev Iain Goring on Sunday 11th November from 9:30 at Muckhart Parish Church. Afterwards there will be a remembrance service including the laying of a wreath at the memorial adjacent to the Coronation Hall from around 10:50am.

All are welcome.