A new village association committee was elected for 2025-26 at the AGM on Monday 24th March. Many thanks to all who attended and to the previous committee for their hard work. Laura and Colin shared the highlights from the last year which included: There was some regret that, due to the drainage works, the CarolContinue reading “New committee elected”
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Village AGM
The Village Association AGM takes place at 6.30pm on Monday 24th March. We’ll review the year and vote in the new committee who will review our events program and take forward improvements to the village public areas. Any villagers wishing to take part in the committee will be made very welcome.
Coming up in 2025
Sunday 16th March, 10-12: Village Action Day (odd jobs, gardening etc.) Monday 24th March: Dumore Village Association AGM April, date TBC: Litter Pick Saturday 14th May, 10-12: Village Action Day (odd jobs, gardening etc.) Sunday 20th July, 10am: Village Action Day (odd jobs, gardening etc.) Sunday 17th August, 2-4pm: Tea on the Green Sunday 21stContinue reading “Coming up in 2025”
Season’s Greetings
Huge thanks to Kevin for getting the lights going on the village green.
Phone Box restored
The phone box at the entrance of the village has never looked better. Alasdair has been repairing broken glass and smartening up the paint. It’s been a very footery, time consuming task and we’re sure you’ll agree he’s done a beautiful job. Huge thanks also go to Fiona for the gold detail work on theContinue reading “Phone Box restored”
Flood defence work starts in September
Works to create an underground burn to direct floodwater from the village into the River Forth will begin at the end of September. Work is expected to conclude in early 2025. Read the full story on the Falkirk Council website
Village Action Day – Autumn edition
We’re having an end of summer village tidy on Saturday 14th September from 10.30am – 12.30pm. There’s jobs for all abilities and there will be cake! If you can’t make it along but want to help, drop an email to dunmorevillage@gmail.com, or chat to a member of the village committee.
A tea-rrific afternoon
We had a wonderful Tea on the Green! The weather cleared up (even if it was a bit windy) and we enjoyed great music, company and incredible home baking. Tea on the Green is a chance for neighbours and friends to come together, but it’s also a chance to raise money for the various villageContinue reading “A tea-rrific afternoon”
Village action day – Saturday 10 August
Help us get the village green looking its very best for Tea on the Green on Sunday 18th August. We’ll be at it from 10.30am – 12.30pm on Saturday 10th August, drop in when you can. There’s jobs for all abilities. If you can’t make it along but want to help, drop an email toContinue reading “Village action day – Saturday 10 August”
Tea on the Green is nearly here!
We’re looking forward to a day of music, fabulous baking, games and great chat at Tea on the Green on Sunday 18th August. All welcome! If you live nearby, or enjoying visiting the village, you’ll be made very welcome. The event is free, but bring your change for the games and cake (we will haveContinue reading “Tea on the Green is nearly here!”
Pollinator plaque
The village was awarded a grant by Falkirk Council and Repollinate to improve the quality of our flower beds to make them more friendly to pollinating insects. The beds were planted last year by the gardening club and, since then, they’ve kept on top of the weeds and the watering to give the immature perennialsContinue reading “Pollinator plaque”
Spades, Brushes, Action!
The Village action day on 18th May went well. On Saturday (and over the last few months) many villagers have been working hard to keep Dummore looking good. From weeding and clearing dead foliage, to painting benches, iron work and notice boards. Fantastic work, everyone!
Defibrilator Training
Our new defibrilator has been installed on the front of the bowling hut and we’ve been very fortunate that Martin from Forth Valley First Responders has been providing training to all interested villagers. The debrilator will be maintained and regularly check by the Responders.
Village action day – Saturday 18th May
Be part of your community and pitch in to help with basic maintenance and gardening. You’ll be rewarded with hot drinks and homemade cake. Meet at Lillian’s garden at 10.30am. Can’t make it on Saturday? Pop an email to dunmorevillage@gmail.com or to the village WhatsApp group to find out how you can help.
2024 Dumore Diary
The committee are hoping to run more social events throughout the year and hope this will bring everyone together through the year. If any villagers have a suggestion for an event please let the committee know.
Lillian’s Garden tree felled
Following many months of the village association negotiating with Falkirk Council rotten sycamore tree has been removed by professional tree surgeons. A team of villagers have chopped the wood into smaller, more portable pieces and much of it will be left in the garden as a home for nature. A Rowan tree will be plantedContinue reading “Lillian’s Garden tree felled”
Village AGM – 28/3/24
The annual general meeting of Dunmore Village Association is on Thursday 28th March 2024 at 7pm in Dunmore Bowling Clubhouse. The AGM is an opportunity to catch up with neighbours and hear what’s been going on in the village. It’s also a great opportunity to hear the committees future plans and have your say. PleaseContinue reading “Village AGM – 28/3/24”
Cracking Christmas Carols
We enjoyed a wonderful Christmas carols event on Sunday 17th December, and received a special visit from a certain jolly gentleman who had presents for all the village children. We raised more than £230, which will go towards village maintance projects and to Strathcarron Hospice. Thank you! This event wouldn’t have been such a successContinue reading “Cracking Christmas Carols”
Hill of Airth development
Thursday 14 December is the closing date for neighbour comments on the propsed Hill of Airth development, which would see the construction of 82 houses and a visitor centre near the East Lodge to the north of Airth. This is the second attempt to green light this project, following objections from local people and stakeholdersContinue reading “Hill of Airth development”
Dunmore sparkles once more
Following Falkirk Council’s decision to no longer support festive lights in Dunmore, the Village Association has replaced the exisiting failing lights. Hooray! It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas!