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This spectacular drift of snowdrops in a strip of woodland in #Clackmannanshire brought welcome sparkle to a dreich winter’s day #wildflowerhour @bsbiscotland.bsky.social
February 8, 2026 at 6:17 PM
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Last pharmacy Sunday opening date takes place this Sunday (8 February 2026)

✅Expert advice & treatment for minor issues
✅Free prescriptions for common conditions:

🔹Respiratory infections
🔹Sinusitis, ear pain, sore throat
🔹UTIs, allergies & more

No appointment needed!

🔗 nhsforthvalley.com/winter
February 6, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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All young people in S3 are offered the MenACWY and DTP vaccines which help protect against meningitis, diphtheria, tetanus and polio.

Remember to #ChatSignProtect

For more information visit nhsinform.scot/chat-sign-protect
February 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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If you are unable to attend or need to rearrange a hospital appointment for any reason, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer it to someone else. You can do this by calling 01324 566 249 during normal office hours or online at any time ➡️ www.nhsforthvalley.com/appointments
February 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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Feeling low, anxious, or depressed? Breathing Space is here to help. The free and confidential phone and web chat service is available 365 days a year for anyone in Scotland aged 16 and over.

Call 0800 83 85 87 or visit www.breathingspace.scot for support.
February 4, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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If cancer is found at an earlier stage, you could have more treatment options and better news to tell the family.

Read the stories of the real ‘early birds’ who are living well again after successful cancer treatment: getcheckedearly.org/real-stories

#BeTheEarlyBird
February 3, 2026 at 10:21 AM
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Pigeons jostle and gather on a food laden bird table in the golden winter morning light. Something quite quasi-religious going on down over breakfast in a few of these shots.

#BirdPhotography #Sunrise #GoldenHour
Sunrise, soft, golden hour telephoto lens shot of pigeons congregating on a wooden bird table in the morning light. Four all calmly lined up on a perch whilst one individual sits facing them all, as they look to be waiting for the instruction to tuck in. Sunrise, soft, golden hour telephoto lens shot of pigeons congregating on a wooden bird table in the morning light. Five all impatiently lined up on a perch whilst one individual sits facing them all, just about to tuck in to breakfast. Another, wings spread wide, flies in from the right. Sunrise, soft, golden hour telephoto lens shot of pigeons congregating on a wooden bird table in the morning light. All pigeons now eagerly pecking at the bird food, as one lands on the perch wings fully spread and feathers catching the golden hour light of a winter sunrise. Sunrise, hard lit, golden hour telephoto lens shot of pigeons congregating on a wooden bird table in the morning light. The sun has just appeared over the treeline beyond and something has spooked the birds feeding on the bird table. Two silhouetted birds scatter food as they fly off.
January 30, 2026 at 7:58 PM
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Alloa Athletic remain in 4th place in League 1, following 2 - 2 draw at The Recs v Cove Rangers. Gentles & Donnelly with The Wasps' goals.

Graphic Credit - B.B.C.
January 31, 2026 at 5:02 PM
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It's #FeedbackFriday!

This week's comes via Care Opinion Scotland n for our Pre-op Assessment Team. Well done to everyone involved #teamNHSFV 💙

www.careopinion.org.uk/1418701
January 30, 2026 at 10:01 AM
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We ask travellers to complete a health assessment at least 6 – 8 weeks before departure. We are experiencing a high demand of enquires to our travel service, so please give yourselves plenty of time before your departure!

Visit our travel vaccine website for more info ➡️ travel.nhsforthvalley.com
January 30, 2026 at 12:10 PM
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Do you know where to get the Right Care in the Right Place?

By using NHS resources wisely, we can keep well and get the care we need quickly, safely and as close to home as possible
Visit our Winter Zone for more info www.nhsforthvalley.com/winter
January 30, 2026 at 2:25 PM
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Parenting is hard, but if your child's had their vaccines, it means one less thing to worry about.

For more information on childhood vaccinations visit nhsinform.scot/onelessthing

#OneLessThing
January 29, 2026 at 2:04 PM
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Screening remains one of the most effective ways to find cancer earlier. If you’re eligible for screening, don’t ignore your invite.

Find out more at getcheckedearly.org

#BeTheEarlyBird
January 27, 2026 at 11:09 AM
alloa-cc.bsky.social
The next meeting of Alloa Community Council will take place at Alloa Town Hall Tuesday 27-01-2026 at 19:00. All Welcome. The guest speaker will be Karen Hynd with an update about Greenfield house.
January 23, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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Our Emergency Department at Forth Valley Royal Hospital is extremely busy.

Please think carefully before attending the Emergency Department which is for critical or life-threatening situations.

For non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries, please consider ⬇️
January 23, 2026 at 2:43 PM
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Do you know #ItsOKtoAsk?

To help you get the most out of your next healthcare appointment, there are 4 key questions it’s worth remembering to ask.

For more info visit: www.nhsinform.scot/its-ok-to-ask
January 16, 2026 at 12:54 PM
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Pharmacies open Sundays (10–17) this winter!

✅ Expert advice & treatment for minor issues
✅ Free prescriptions for common conditions:

🔹Respiratory infections
🔹Sinusitis, ear pain, sore throat
🔹UTIs, allergies & more

No appointment needed!

🔗 nhsforthvalley.com/winter
January 16, 2026 at 2:01 PM
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Do you live in the Clackmannanshire Council Falkirk Council or Stirling Council area and have a walking aid you no longer require?

♻️ Help us recycle, repair and re-use and return it to your local recycling centre ♻️

Find out more ➡ www.nhsforthvalley.com/returning-walking-aids
January 14, 2026 at 12:00 PM
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Start the year with a calmer mind.

Daylight offers simple, guided practices to manage anxiety and worry:
✅ Quick exercises in minutes
✅ Evidence-based techniques
✅ Free for NHS staff

Take the first step:
👉 trydaylight.com/nhs
January 13, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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There is an increased chance of seeing the aurora tonight

The best odds across northeast Scotland where skies are looking clearer. Keep your eyes on the northern horizon! 👀✨
January 13, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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If you are unable to attend or need to rearrange a hospital appointment for any reason, please let us know as soon as possible so we can offer it to someone else.

You can do this by calling 01324 566 249 during normal office hours or online at any time⬇️ www.nhsforthvalley.com/appointments
January 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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The Blue Whale. The local pond now has a sheet of ice covering most of it, but the resident wildlife have got together to keep this small section clear, taking turns to circle and keep it ice free. Nature does it best.

#Winter #BirdPhotography #AerialPhotography #Clackmannanshire #RSPBScotland
A cold blue toned photograph of a variety of birds in the a pond in winter. An aerial shot taken with a drone over a small frozen village pond. The ice has been kept clear in a small area by the mallards, coots, moor hens and swans working together to share the ice free area. The fringes of the pool have hundreds of small pieces of food - mostly bread - encased in the frozen water as local visitors throw and scatter food towards the birds. They won't go hungry!
January 10, 2026 at 11:09 AM
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❄️ Recent icy conditions across the Forth catchment mean our rivers are at their coldest, with fish conserving energy through winter. Cold, clean, oxygen-rich water helps wildlife thrive year-round. Magnus captured this shot from the River Teith yesterday. How’s your local river looking? Share below!
January 8, 2026 at 9:36 AM
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Want to quit smoking?

Our Stop Smoking Service offers FREE support & treatment.

✅ All Forth Valley pharmacies can help too
📞 Call Quit Your Way: 0800 848484
🔗 nhsforthvalley.com/stopsmoking

More info: nhsinform.scot/quit-your-way-scotland
January 7, 2026 at 12:05 PM
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Didn't fancy the cold last night when the first super-moon of 2026 rose, was too cozy and full of saag paneer and poppadoms.

So, out this morning in -5˚C cold to catch the moonset instead and chased the waning Wolf Super-Moon over the summit of Dumyat in the Ochil Hills.

#LandscapePhotography 🥶
An almost full Wolf Moon setting in a cold, clear blue sky over Dumyat hill at sunrise on the morning of January 4th 2026. A single figure and hilltop cairn and trig point are caught as silhouettes in the face of the moon as it dips below the summit, and the hillside is lit up orange in the morning sunshine An almost full Wolf Moon setting in a cold, clear blue sky over Dumyat hill at sunrise on the morning of January 4th 2026. A single figure and hilltop cairn and trig point are caught as silhouettes in the face of the moon as it dips below the summit, and the hillside is lit up orange in the morning sunshine Taken with a long telephoto lens in the Central Belt of Scotland, from Clackmannanshire where the Ochil Hills protect the north of the Wee County An almost full Wolf Moon setting in a cold, clear blue sky over Dumyat hill at sunrise on the morning of January 4th 2026. A single figure and hilltop cairn and trig point are caught as silhouettes in the face of the moon as it dips below the summit, and the hillside is lit up orange in the morning sunshine An almost full Wolf Moon setting in a cold, clear blue sky over Dumyat hill at sunrise on the morning of January 4th 2026. A single figure and hilltop cairn and trig point are caught as silhouettes in the face of the moon as it dips below the summit, and the hillside is lit up orange in the morning sunshine Taken with a long telephoto lens in the Central Belt of Scotland, from Clackmannanshire where the Ochil Hills protect the north of the Wee County An almost full Wolf Moon setting in a cold, clear blue sky over Dumyat hill at sunrise on the morning of January 4th 2026. A single figure and hilltop cairn and trig point are visible as the moon slides down and away from the hill top. The hillside is lit up orange in the morning sunshine. Taken with a long telephoto lens in the Central Belt of Scotland, from Clackmannanshire where the Ochil Hills protect the north of the Wee County
January 4, 2026 at 4:20 PM