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Provost events and visits

Provost events and visits

Events and visits attended by the Provost over the past year include:

Lunar New Year – February 2025

Provost Balsillie attended an event in Edinburgh marking the Year of the Snake. 

Safe Drive, Stay Alive – February 2025

Provost Balsillie joined local secondary school pupils attending the Safe Drive, Stay Alive event at the MacRobert Arts Centre. This is a live theatre-based education production that aims to raise road safety awareness among young people and to positively influence their attitudes to driving and as passengers.

Royal Visit – January 2025

Provost Donald Balsillie was delighted to welcome His Majesty King Charles to Clackmannanshire. 

Concert – December 2024

Provost Balsillie enjoyed an evening of music when he attended, Clackmannan District Brass Band annual Christmas concert in Alloa Town Hall.

Remembrance Sunday – November 2024

Provost Balsillie attended Services of Remembrance in Alloa, Alva, Coalsnaughton and at Glenochil Prison.

Christmas Lights – November 2024

Provost Balsillie attended the switching on of the Christmas lights in Alloa and Tillicoultry

Prize Giving and Graduation – October 2024

The Provost attended St Modan’s High School annual prize giving and Forth Valley College’s graduation ceremony.

Anniversary of restoration of Japanese Garden at Cowden – September 2024

The Provost attended a celebratory event to mark 10 years since restoration work began at the Japanese Garden

CoSLA Excellence Awards - September 2024

The Provost attended the CoSLA Excellence Awards and saw the Early Help Team win the Best Team category. 

Royal Visit - September 2024

The Provost welcomed Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal to a food and farming event at Solsgirth Home Farm, Dollar. 

Family celebrations – August 2024

The Provost offered his congratulations to Nan Gordon on her 100th birthday, Elizabeth Irvine on her 100th birthday and to Jock and Eileen McDonald on their platinum wedding anniversary.

Woodland burial ground opening – August 2024

The Provost led the official opening of Clackmannanshire’s first woodland burial ground in Alva.

School Prize Givings – July 2024

The Provost attended prize giving events at Alloa and Alva Academies.

Action for Children – July 2024

The Provost spoke at a celebration to mark the 40th anniversary of Clackmannanshire Family Support Service in Tullibody.

Forth Valley Rape Crisis - July 2024

The Provost attended an open day at Forth Valley Rape Crisis where he found out more about the services on offer.

Armed Forces Day – May 2024

The Provost hosted Clackmannanshire’s Armed Forces Day event.

International Workers Memorial Day – April 2024

The Provost attended an event at the Council headquarters at Kilncraigs to mark International Workers Memorial Day.

Clackmannanshire Sports Council Awards - March 2024

As Honorary President  the Provost provided thanks and gave a commendation speech to all participants.

Scottish Schools Pipe Band Championship  - March 2024

Dollar Academy won the Juvenile trophy and being present the Provost was able to receive their trophy on their behalf.

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