📢 Update We’ll no longer be posting on this platform from 18th February 2026. You can continue to follow our work and find updates via our website sdsforthvalley.org or on Facebook. Thank you to everyone who has engaged with us here.

📢Falkirk Older People’s Network Meeting 🗓 Thurs 5 March 2026 ⏰ 10am–12pm 📍 1st Falkirk Scout Hall, FK1 1BG Guest speaker: Doug Anthoney (Age Scotland) Plus the Falkirk OPN AGM & networking. 🔗 More info: bit.ly/FOPNAGM26 Please share with anyone who may be interested

🌼 What’s on locally 🌼 Pop Up Café at The Almond Tree 📅 Thurs 12 March | ⏰ 10am–2pm ☕ Home baking, tea & coffee 🎨 Craft stall from Carrongrange High School pupils 💛 Donations to Alzheimer’s Scotland All welcome — pop in for a cuppa!

📢 Unpaid carers, this one's for you! @CarersTrustScot has created a Wellbeing Toolkit to help you manage stress, anxiety, burnout, and more. 💙​ 📲 Download now: bit.ly/CTcarerstoolkit #UnpaidCarers #WellbeingToolkit #SelfCare #CarersSupport

🗓️ What’s on at SDS Forth Valley this week (from 9th January): ✅ Info sessions 📍 Alloa, Online, Stirling Carers, Bannockburn, Callander 🎟️ Sign up: bit.ly/SDSFVEvents #SDSForthValley #SelfDirectedSupport

⏳ Well Worthwhile Waiting Free information & support for people waiting for a social work assessment or review. Learn your rights, understand Self-Directed Support (#SDS), and prepare. For those with long-term conditions & unpaid carers. 👉 bit.ly/SDSSELF

Looking for tech support in Polmont check out this sunday tea, talk and tech support from Community Council Polmont

🗓️ What’s on at SDS Forth Valley this week (from 9th January): ✅ Info sessions 📍 Grangemouth, Online and Killin 🎟️ Sign up: bit.ly/SDSFVEvents #SDSForthValley #SelfDirectedSupport

🔐 CyberScotland Week 2026 (23–27 Feb) Free, accessible online sessions from @leadscot_tweet to help people stay safer online. Topics include phishing, social media safety, online shopping & device protection. ⏰ 11am–12pm | 💻 Online 🔗 Sign up: bit.ly/3ZdFgsF

💜 What’s on locally – @TownBreak 💜 ☕ Carers Support Group First Monday of each month 📍 Bellfield Centre, Stirling ⏰ 10.30–12.00 🥪 Toastie Thursdays First Thursday of each month 📍 Raploch ⏰ 1.00–3.00 Dementia-friendly, relaxed and free.

What’s on in Clackmannanshire 🍽️ Clacks Cook & Connect – family wellbeing drop-ins from Forth Valley Sensory Centre. 📍 12 Feb | Clackmannan 📍 27 Feb | Sauchie Food, connection & a warm welcome 💙 📧 [email protected]

🗓️ What’s on at SDS Forth Valley this week (from 2nd February): ✅ Info sessions on 📍 Alloa, Stirling Carer Centre and Online 🎟️ Sign up: bit.ly/SDSFVEvents #SDSForthValley #SelfDirectedSupport

⏳ Well Worthwhile Waiting Free information & support for people waiting for a social work assessment or review. Learn your rights, understand Self-Directed Support (#SDS), and prepare. For those with long-term conditions & unpaid carers. 👉 bit.ly/SDSSELF

🎭 Storytellers – Gentle Drama for Adults with ASN A calm, supportive drama experience with no scripts, no performance & no audience. Explore stories, imagination & movement at your own pace. 🗓 Mon 12pm | Thu 4pm 📍Carronshore Community Centre 🎟 Book: bookwhen.com/willowtreeperfo…

🏠 Town Break at Home One-to-one social support for people living with #dementiasupport across #ForthValley — at home or in the community — while giving unpaid carers time to recharge. ✔ Flexible, tailored support ✔ Trained dementia specialists 🔗 bit.ly/townbreak

🏓 Free Weekly Table Tennis for People Living with #Parkinsons Join a relaxed, supportive session focused on gentle activity and social connection. 📅 Every Wednesday 🕑 2:00–3:30pm 📍 Stirling Thistle Centre ℹ️ Info: [email protected]

🗓️ What’s on at SDS Forth Valley this week (from 26th January): ✅ Info sessions on 📍 Alloa and online 🎟️ Sign up: bit.ly/SDSFVEvents #SDSForthValley #SelfDirectedSupport

🍲 #Tullibody Community Garden – Winter Cooking Event 🔥 Burns Celebration: Traditional Scottish Food 📅 Sun 25 Jan 2026 | 🕚 11am–3pm Cook, share food, and celebrate Scotland’s Bard with the local community. 📧 Booking: [email protected] 📘 Follow: @tullibodygarden

🧩 AUTISM CENTRAL – #AutisticAdults #PeerSupport Self-led, peer support meetings for autistic adults with chat, activities & outings. 📅 1st & 3rd Fridays monthly 🕕 6–8pm | 🎟 No booking needed 📍 Hawkhill Community Centre, #Alloa ℹ️ [email protected] @clacksCTSI

🟡 SafeConnect Free yellow fobs for people living with dementia, programmed with emergency contact details to help someone get home safely if they become disoriented. 👉 Order a free pack: bit.ly/safeconnectalzscot #DementiaSupport #SafeConnect #Scotland