New committee elected

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:

  • Setting up the “Friends of Dunmore”, which invited donations to be used on village beautifcation and maintenance projects
  • Working with MSP Michelle Thomson to have Falkirk Council cut down a rotten tree from Lillian’s garden;
  • Organising community days to chop wood, maintain public gardens and pick litter;
  • Putting on a very successful Tea on the Green which raised over £1300;
  • Providing hospitality for walking groups, which raised over £150;
  • Restoration of the old phone box;
  • Working with Forth Valley First Responders to install a defibrilator on the Bowling Hut and organising training for villagers.

There was some regret that, due to the drainage works, the Carol service could not take place.

Laura continues as Chair, with Lynne as vice chair and Kevin as Finance Officer. The remainder of the committee is made up of Becky, Colin, Derek, Emma, Gary and Sam. Derek will continue in his role of liasing with the committee and Airth Parish Council.

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 21st September, 10am: Village Action Day (odd jobs, gardening etc.)

Sunday 12th October, 10am: Village Action Day (odd jobs, gardening etc.)

Sunday 14th December, 4pm: Christmas carols

Other suggested events:

Quiz, Forth Boat Trip, Christmas craft

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 the crown. Did you spot the “telephone” sign has been replaced with a specially-made “Dunmore?

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 village maintenance projects. We’re pleased to report that between the baking, tombola, treasure hunt, games and generous donations we raised £1200! Thanks to all who attended and showed their support

A huge amount of work goes in to make these two hours special and Dunmore villagers – especially the Gardening Club – deserve a big pat on the back. The Dunmore Village Committee would like to thank everyone who gave their time, energy and resources, including Ian Guthrie, our brilliant musician, Jim Tait and Joe Detlaff for the loan and delivery of the chairs and tables, and to David and the Sea Cadets for the use of their gazebos.

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 perennials and shrubs room to grow. The beds look fabulous now, so well done everyone!

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.

  • Saturday 18th May at 10:30 – Action Day (repairs, maintenance, gardening needing done around the village) followed by tea/coffee and homemade cake!
  • Saturday 29th June at 16:00 – BBQ in Lillian’s Garden – please note: this will also include discussions on the future of Lillian’s Garden and the flower beds on the green. We are keen to get input from all so if you can’t attend please feel free to send any suggestions, comments, etc.
  • Friday 19th July (Provisional date pending discussion with brewer) – beer/rum tasting provided by SLOPEmeisteR Brewery, Airth. Moved to the autumn, tbc
  • Saturday 10th August 10.30am – 12.30pm – Action Day (repairs, maintenance, gardening needing done around the village) followed by tea/coffee and homemade cake!
  • Sunday 18th August, 2-4pm – Tea on the Green Join us for a day of community and fun. Enjoy home baking, live music, great chat, competitions and games. Open to all, not just Dunmore Villagers.
  • Sunday 15th December, Christmas Carols

If any villagers have a suggestion for an event please let the committee know.

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.

Please note the committee is always pleased to welcome new members – if you are interested in joining the committee or getting active in the village please email dunmorevillage@gmail.com.

Accounts for the year have emailed to all villagers and posted on the village notice board. If you haven’t received an email, please drop a message to the email address above.

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 success without the support of everyone who attended and donated. Huge thanks also go to:

Clackmannan District Brass Band for braving the chilly weather to raise our spirits.

Village committee members/villagers who decorated, catered and organised the event.

And, finally, Geoff Leask, who “arranged” the visit from our special seasonal visitor!

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 stakeholders such as the National Trust for Scotland.

Make your comments on the Falkirk Council development portal.

Airth Parish Community Council are hosting a public meeting about the application at Airth Venue, 7pm, on Wednesday 20 December, following their short general meeting at 6.30pm.