Project Showcase

Brief project description To celebrate the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Bannockburn a grant was given for key features to be installed along the Borestone Heritage Trail including an Interpretation Board and Waymark Stickers where the trail led into Carron Valley Community Council territory.  The trail takes its name from the spot where Robert the Bruce is said to...

Brief project description The building of a safe path for walking and cycling from Whitehills to popular local woodland. Anticipated results Being able to walk to the wood from school has allowed the local primary school to take part in the Forest Schools out door learning and John Muir Awards schemes Name of community benefit fund Whitehills & District Community Council Name of the community Whitehills Wind...

Brief project description Part Purchase (£25,000) of Community Centre for which sub-lease was held. Match funding for a years Exercise and Tai Chi classes for older people (£2,500) Anticipated results The purchase of the property guarantees that the Thornton Road Community Centre will continue to exist for the benefit of all ages  in the local community.  The exercise and tai chi classes for...

Brief project description Outdoor learning and play area installed at Woodpark Primary School Anticipated results To enable the children to learn and play outside which allows them to interact with each other and promotes a more active lifestyle and improves health and wellbeing. Name of community benefit fund Nutberry Community Benefit Fund Name of the community Lesmahagow Wind farm Nutberry Location Woodpark Primary School, Lesmahagow Starting date April 2016 Total project budget £13,019 Support provided...

Brief project description The restoration of the Weighbridge building at Devils Bridge and the funding of an exhibition of the return of the Pine Martin to Mid Wales Anticipated results The creation of a visitors and exhibition centre to encourage visitors to both Devil's Bridge and use of the steam railway through the  Vale of Rheidol Name of community benefit fund Cefn Croes Wind...