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Youngsters add splash of colour

WORKS by young artists found a new home recently, straight from a successful showing at the MacRobert last month. Read

Crowds flock to Singing Kettle

AN AUDIENCE of almost 2500 attended the four performances of the Singing Kettle's Christmas Toyshop at the Albert Halls last weekend. Read

Spreading festive cheer – Oh yes they are!

CAROL singers from Killin Drama Club spread festive cheer around the village on Christmas Eve. Read

Ten of the best DVD nights in

IF ANYONE was in any doubt, I’ll answer the question on every reader’s lips: no, I don’t get out much. Read

Top 10 books of the year

LOOKING back on what I’ve read and reviewed over the year it’s always interesting to look for common themes among the stuff that I’ve really enjoyed. Read

Best seats at the ballet

THE MacRobert cinema has had great success in 2008 with its opera screenings. Read

Cash help for artists in area

A SCHEME providing grants for local artists has extended its deadline after being left with surplus cash for this year. Read

It's pantomime time in Kippen

SLEEPING beauties in Kippen will have to wake a bit earlier this year – or they might miss the village’s popular panto. Read

New book on Bannockburn

ONE of Scotland’s leading authorities on the Battle of Bannockburn will visit Bannockburn Heritage Centre on Sunday to sign copies of his latest work on the battle. Read

Troll tales unleashed!

A FANTASY series for children written and illustrated by a Cowie artist reached its conclusion recently with the publication of the third and final volume. Read

Purse of gold

CHRISTMAS is the time for giving gifts and recently the Stirling Smith has received several gifts of significance from other places in Britain. Read

Xmas charity concert

BRASS band music from Clackmannanshire, songs from Alva Academy and dance from Stirling youngsters will feature in this year’s Aberlour Child Care Trust Christmas concert. Read

Art open days

DUNBLANE artist Iona Leishman will again open the doors of her home for her fourth annual Christmas charity art show. Read

Stirling has major role in web drama

STIRLING and the surrounding area has become the backdrop for an online supernatural drama. Read

Let bells ring

DUNBLANE Cathedral Handbell Ringers will present their annual Christmas entertainment, Carols and Carillons in the Cathedral, at 7.30pm on Sunday. Read

Cash boost sounds good to brass band

THE sound of a cheque for £4500 was music to the ears of Clackmannan District Brass Band. Read

Andy's got the park covered

LOCALS of course already know how stunning the scenery is across the 720 square miles that make up the Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park. Read

Artists getting crafty

WEE County artists and crafters have combined for their first joint exhibition. Read

New group is as bold as brass

CALLANDER’S very own brass band has made its first public appearance only four months after it was formed. Read

Stuart Hepburn sets off to start new chapter with BBC

A NEW anthology of writing by a host of Wee County talent is to be launched this week – as the council also bids farewell to one of half of its first ever Writer in Residence scheme. Read

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