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Clackswrite Writers' Festival

Alasdair Gray, writer and artist and the award winning poet Janet Paisley, will be heading the bill for the second Clacks Writers' Festival taking place in Alloa.

Alasdair Gray, is currently working with renowned glass artist Siobhan Healy to create a large glass piece that will go on display in Alloa Library window as part of the Imagine Alloa project.  Alisdair will be reading from his work followed by a Q & A session with the audience at Alloa library on Friday 19th March 7.30pm.

Janet Paisley , will be holding a poetry workshop on Saturday 20th March 11am - 1pm, Janet is an award winning poet, playwrite and fiction writer who's latest work is the novel Warrior Daughter.  This event is free, and there are limited places available at this workshop so please call to book your place.

For full festival programme please go to the website www.clackswrite.org

The 28th Alloa Half Marathon

This popular and scenic half marathon, takes in the historic town of Alloa and the picturesque Hillfoot villages.  The event, organised by the Alloa Rotary Club is a lynch pin in the marathon runners calendar, attracting runners from far and wide.  There is still time to take up the challenge, or indeed if no running shoes, then come along and show your support.  Full details can be found on their dedicated website.

Gartmorn Dam Fishing Season

Gartmorn Dam Country Park and Nature Reserve, has from it's 18th century industrial beginnings become a picturesque haven for wildllife and recreation.

There are superb walks and cycle routes around the dam, and plenty of wildlife to spot, including brown hare, roe deer and wild fowl.

Now a 'Trout Master' fishery, there are 167 well stocked acres of water with brown and rainbow trout.  Day angling permits and boat hire are available to visitors, and bank angling is permitted around the shoreline.

Continental Market

One market, and hundreds of flavours.  Alloa town centre will be hosting the continental market once again in the High Street.  This three day event is an opportunity to stock up on fine cheeses from Europe, wild boar sausages from France, soap from Marseille and knits from South America.

Forth Valley Open Studio's Event 2010

The first Forth Valley Open Studio Event will take place from 12th June until 20th June 2010.  A number of Clackmannanshire's artists and galleries will be taking part. Further information will be listed in due course, but if you require further information, or would like to take part in this new and exciting artistic project, then please visit their website www.forthvalleyopenstudios.com 

The 154th Famous Alva Games

The Famous Alva Games is the highlight of the summer events calendar, featuring a full range of traditional events including athletics, cycling, highland dancing, heavy weight events and the crowning glory, the four hill races over the 'Torry'.

Doors Open Days 2010

This is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate Clackmannanshire's historic buildings and fine architecture, and have a rare glimpse in to some of the marvellous buildings and private houses. Just some of the buildings and private tours taking place over the weekend will be, the 15th century Sauchie Tower, The Old Kirkyard and Mar & Kellie Mausoleum and Greenfield House.

Alva Glen Illuminations

The Alva Glen illuminations are returning in 2010.  The first Alva Glen illuminations were in celebration of the Coronation of King George the 6th, and were an annual event between 1937 and 1954.  Re-instated by the Alva Glen Heritage Trust in 2004, the lower glen is illuminated, creating a lighting spectacular which will enchant all the family. 

Scotfest

A one day festival highlighting just some of the amazing food and drink produced in Scotland as well as celebrating a range of talented designers within arts and design.

Meet the designers who will happily discuss their methods and inspiration for their designs.  All food and drink exhibitors will have free tasting so that you can sample all that you have to offer.  The toughest job is yours - just what should you buy and how much can you carry home!