Inspiring Communities
@inspiring-comms.bsky.social
Co-designing and delivering people-centred community regeneration in Stirling. We focus on employability, training, digital inclusion, volunteering, intergenerational connections, and family support—empowering communities to create change.
❄️✨ We had so much fun at Twinkle Stars making snowflake photo frame wind chimes, reindeer handprints and Christmas light handprints this week! ❤️🎄
Feel free to share your pics with us 📸✨
#TwinkleStars #FestiveFun #ChristmasCrafts 🎄✨
Feel free to share your pics with us 📸✨
#TwinkleStars #FestiveFun #ChristmasCrafts 🎄✨
December 4, 2025 at 11:56 AM
❄️✨ We had so much fun at Twinkle Stars making snowflake photo frame wind chimes, reindeer handprints and Christmas light handprints this week! ❤️🎄
Feel free to share your pics with us 📸✨
#TwinkleStars #FestiveFun #ChristmasCrafts 🎄✨
Feel free to share your pics with us 📸✨
#TwinkleStars #FestiveFun #ChristmasCrafts 🎄✨
Lovely morning at our last Inspiring Senses session in St Ninians! 🌿✨
A big thanks to everyone who joined our first block. 💛
Keep an eye on our socials for updates! 👀🌟
#InspiringSenses #BabyGroup #SensoryPlay #StNinians #Under12Months
A big thanks to everyone who joined our first block. 💛
Keep an eye on our socials for updates! 👀🌟
#InspiringSenses #BabyGroup #SensoryPlay #StNinians #Under12Months
December 3, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Lovely morning at our last Inspiring Senses session in St Ninians! 🌿✨
A big thanks to everyone who joined our first block. 💛
Keep an eye on our socials for updates! 👀🌟
#InspiringSenses #BabyGroup #SensoryPlay #StNinians #Under12Months
A big thanks to everyone who joined our first block. 💛
Keep an eye on our socials for updates! 👀🌟
#InspiringSenses #BabyGroup #SensoryPlay #StNinians #Under12Months
🌟 HIIC Short Course is back – first session TONIGHT! 🌟
📅 Starts: 1st Dec | 🏁 Ends: 2nd Feb
🕕 Mondays | 6–8pm
Ready to boost confidence, connect, and tackle real-life issues? This FREE course is for YOU! 💬✨
🍎 Light snacks + travel expenses covered
📍 Sign up now – DM for details!
#HIIC
📅 Starts: 1st Dec | 🏁 Ends: 2nd Feb
🕕 Mondays | 6–8pm
Ready to boost confidence, connect, and tackle real-life issues? This FREE course is for YOU! 💬✨
🍎 Light snacks + travel expenses covered
📍 Sign up now – DM for details!
#HIIC
December 1, 2025 at 4:23 PM
🌟 HIIC Short Course is back – first session TONIGHT! 🌟
📅 Starts: 1st Dec | 🏁 Ends: 2nd Feb
🕕 Mondays | 6–8pm
Ready to boost confidence, connect, and tackle real-life issues? This FREE course is for YOU! 💬✨
🍎 Light snacks + travel expenses covered
📍 Sign up now – DM for details!
#HIIC
📅 Starts: 1st Dec | 🏁 Ends: 2nd Feb
🕕 Mondays | 6–8pm
Ready to boost confidence, connect, and tackle real-life issues? This FREE course is for YOU! 💬✨
🍎 Light snacks + travel expenses covered
📍 Sign up now – DM for details!
#HIIC
We’re incredibly grateful to @TNLComFund for enabling us to keep supporting children, families, and communities across the Stirling area. Together, we’re creating opportunities, connection, and positive change.
#BecauseOfYou
#BecauseOfYou
November 19, 2025 at 4:51 PM
We’re incredibly grateful to @TNLComFund for enabling us to keep supporting children, families, and communities across the Stirling area. Together, we’re creating opportunities, connection, and positive change.
#BecauseOfYou
#BecauseOfYou
✨ We had such a magical Disney-themed Twinkle Stars today!
So much fun, laughter, and Disney magic all around! 💖🎨
#TwinkleStars #DisneyDay #ToyStoryFun #FrozenStorytime #CreativeKids #DisneyMagic #FunLearning #Raploch #InspiringCommunities
So much fun, laughter, and Disney magic all around! 💖🎨
#TwinkleStars #DisneyDay #ToyStoryFun #FrozenStorytime #CreativeKids #DisneyMagic #FunLearning #Raploch #InspiringCommunities
November 13, 2025 at 11:49 AM
✨ We had such a magical Disney-themed Twinkle Stars today!
So much fun, laughter, and Disney magic all around! 💖🎨
#TwinkleStars #DisneyDay #ToyStoryFun #FrozenStorytime #CreativeKids #DisneyMagic #FunLearning #Raploch #InspiringCommunities
So much fun, laughter, and Disney magic all around! 💖🎨
#TwinkleStars #DisneyDay #ToyStoryFun #FrozenStorytime #CreativeKids #DisneyMagic #FunLearning #Raploch #InspiringCommunities
It’s #TrusteesWeek – celebrating those who guide, challenge, and champion our work.
Huge thanks to our trustees for the time, care, and expertise they give to make Inspiring Communities stronger every day. 💙
#TrusteesWeek2025 #VolunteeringMatters #InspiringCommunities #ThirdSectorScotland
Huge thanks to our trustees for the time, care, and expertise they give to make Inspiring Communities stronger every day. 💙
#TrusteesWeek2025 #VolunteeringMatters #InspiringCommunities #ThirdSectorScotland
November 4, 2025 at 9:01 AM
It’s #TrusteesWeek – celebrating those who guide, challenge, and champion our work.
Huge thanks to our trustees for the time, care, and expertise they give to make Inspiring Communities stronger every day. 💙
#TrusteesWeek2025 #VolunteeringMatters #InspiringCommunities #ThirdSectorScotland
Huge thanks to our trustees for the time, care, and expertise they give to make Inspiring Communities stronger every day. 💙
#TrusteesWeek2025 #VolunteeringMatters #InspiringCommunities #ThirdSectorScotland
Get ready to power up at HEAL this Monday! We’ll be trying out a blender bike!
Come join the fun on Monday from 1.30pm in our Raploch Hub, get moving, and enjoy a tasty reward for your effort. Let’s blend, laugh, and smoothie together!
#HEAL#SmoothiePower#BlenderBike#Raploch #InspiringCommunities
Come join the fun on Monday from 1.30pm in our Raploch Hub, get moving, and enjoy a tasty reward for your effort. Let’s blend, laugh, and smoothie together!
#HEAL#SmoothiePower#BlenderBike#Raploch #InspiringCommunities
October 29, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Get ready to power up at HEAL this Monday! We’ll be trying out a blender bike!
Come join the fun on Monday from 1.30pm in our Raploch Hub, get moving, and enjoy a tasty reward for your effort. Let’s blend, laugh, and smoothie together!
#HEAL#SmoothiePower#BlenderBike#Raploch #InspiringCommunities
Come join the fun on Monday from 1.30pm in our Raploch Hub, get moving, and enjoy a tasty reward for your effort. Let’s blend, laugh, and smoothie together!
#HEAL#SmoothiePower#BlenderBike#Raploch #InspiringCommunities
Double, double, toil and trouble… it’s time for our Halloween Soup and Social! 👻
Join us this Friday from 11.30am – 12.30pm at the Raploch Hub for a spook-tacular bowl of Witches’ Soup! 🥣
Just bring your appetite and community spirit! 💜
#InspiringCommunities #Stirling #CommunityTogether
Join us this Friday from 11.30am – 12.30pm at the Raploch Hub for a spook-tacular bowl of Witches’ Soup! 🥣
Just bring your appetite and community spirit! 💜
#InspiringCommunities #Stirling #CommunityTogether
October 29, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Double, double, toil and trouble… it’s time for our Halloween Soup and Social! 👻
Join us this Friday from 11.30am – 12.30pm at the Raploch Hub for a spook-tacular bowl of Witches’ Soup! 🥣
Just bring your appetite and community spirit! 💜
#InspiringCommunities #Stirling #CommunityTogether
Join us this Friday from 11.30am – 12.30pm at the Raploch Hub for a spook-tacular bowl of Witches’ Soup! 🥣
Just bring your appetite and community spirit! 💜
#InspiringCommunities #Stirling #CommunityTogether
🌟 HIIC Short Course is back! 🌟
📅 Starts: 1st December | 🏁 Ends: 2nd February
🕕 Mondays | 6–8pm
Want to build confidence, connect with your community, and tackle real-life issues? This FREE course is for YOU! 💬✨
🍎 Light snacks before and travel expenses covered
📍Sign up now. DM for details!
#HIIC
📅 Starts: 1st December | 🏁 Ends: 2nd February
🕕 Mondays | 6–8pm
Want to build confidence, connect with your community, and tackle real-life issues? This FREE course is for YOU! 💬✨
🍎 Light snacks before and travel expenses covered
📍Sign up now. DM for details!
#HIIC
October 20, 2025 at 2:21 PM
🌟 HIIC Short Course is back! 🌟
📅 Starts: 1st December | 🏁 Ends: 2nd February
🕕 Mondays | 6–8pm
Want to build confidence, connect with your community, and tackle real-life issues? This FREE course is for YOU! 💬✨
🍎 Light snacks before and travel expenses covered
📍Sign up now. DM for details!
#HIIC
📅 Starts: 1st December | 🏁 Ends: 2nd February
🕕 Mondays | 6–8pm
Want to build confidence, connect with your community, and tackle real-life issues? This FREE course is for YOU! 💬✨
🍎 Light snacks before and travel expenses covered
📍Sign up now. DM for details!
#HIIC
Worried about online safety? Want to build digital confidence? Join us this #GetOnlineWeek2025 and #TryOneThing to get started!
📧💬🌱 One small step online can open big opportunities.
📅 22 Oct | 🕛 12–1:30pm
📍 Cowie Hub (Library), 18–20 Main St, FK7 7BL
#DigitalInclusion @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social
📧💬🌱 One small step online can open big opportunities.
📅 22 Oct | 🕛 12–1:30pm
📍 Cowie Hub (Library), 18–20 Main St, FK7 7BL
#DigitalInclusion @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social
October 20, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Worried about online safety? Want to build digital confidence? Join us this #GetOnlineWeek2025 and #TryOneThing to get started!
📧💬🌱 One small step online can open big opportunities.
📅 22 Oct | 🕛 12–1:30pm
📍 Cowie Hub (Library), 18–20 Main St, FK7 7BL
#DigitalInclusion @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social
📧💬🌱 One small step online can open big opportunities.
📅 22 Oct | 🕛 12–1:30pm
📍 Cowie Hub (Library), 18–20 Main St, FK7 7BL
#DigitalInclusion @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social
We had so much fun with leaf rubbing using metallic crayons today! 🍁✨ Thanks to everyone who brought in leaves! 💛
Next week: autumn paint handprints — get ready for some messy fun! 🎨👣
#TwinkleStars #FallCrafts #InspiringCommunities #Raploch #LeafRubbing #PreschoolFun 🍂
Next week: autumn paint handprints — get ready for some messy fun! 🎨👣
#TwinkleStars #FallCrafts #InspiringCommunities #Raploch #LeafRubbing #PreschoolFun 🍂
October 2, 2025 at 10:40 AM
We had so much fun with leaf rubbing using metallic crayons today! 🍁✨ Thanks to everyone who brought in leaves! 💛
Next week: autumn paint handprints — get ready for some messy fun! 🎨👣
#TwinkleStars #FallCrafts #InspiringCommunities #Raploch #LeafRubbing #PreschoolFun 🍂
Next week: autumn paint handprints — get ready for some messy fun! 🎨👣
#TwinkleStars #FallCrafts #InspiringCommunities #Raploch #LeafRubbing #PreschoolFun 🍂
Had a fantastic Local History Group today! 🏰
Huge thanks to James for his spooky talk on the Ghosts of Stirling 👻— chilling tales, eerie vibes, and loads of history! 🎃🕯️
#GhostsOfStirling #LocalHistory #SpookySeason #HauntedStirling #HistoryTalk
Huge thanks to James for his spooky talk on the Ghosts of Stirling 👻— chilling tales, eerie vibes, and loads of history! 🎃🕯️
#GhostsOfStirling #LocalHistory #SpookySeason #HauntedStirling #HistoryTalk
September 30, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Had a fantastic Local History Group today! 🏰
Huge thanks to James for his spooky talk on the Ghosts of Stirling 👻— chilling tales, eerie vibes, and loads of history! 🎃🕯️
#GhostsOfStirling #LocalHistory #SpookySeason #HauntedStirling #HistoryTalk
Huge thanks to James for his spooky talk on the Ghosts of Stirling 👻— chilling tales, eerie vibes, and loads of history! 🎃🕯️
#GhostsOfStirling #LocalHistory #SpookySeason #HauntedStirling #HistoryTalk
Messy play fun today! 🦖💥
Dinos squished peas, cars raced through rainbow rice 🌈🚗, we explored oobleck (so weird and cool!) and painted up a storm! 🎨🖐️
Messy play = happy little learners 💫
#MessyPlay #SensoryFun #EYFS #LearningThroughPlay #CreativeKids #InspiringCommunities #Raploch
Dinos squished peas, cars raced through rainbow rice 🌈🚗, we explored oobleck (so weird and cool!) and painted up a storm! 🎨🖐️
Messy play = happy little learners 💫
#MessyPlay #SensoryFun #EYFS #LearningThroughPlay #CreativeKids #InspiringCommunities #Raploch
September 25, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Messy play fun today! 🦖💥
Dinos squished peas, cars raced through rainbow rice 🌈🚗, we explored oobleck (so weird and cool!) and painted up a storm! 🎨🖐️
Messy play = happy little learners 💫
#MessyPlay #SensoryFun #EYFS #LearningThroughPlay #CreativeKids #InspiringCommunities #Raploch
Dinos squished peas, cars raced through rainbow rice 🌈🚗, we explored oobleck (so weird and cool!) and painted up a storm! 🎨🖐️
Messy play = happy little learners 💫
#MessyPlay #SensoryFun #EYFS #LearningThroughPlay #CreativeKids #InspiringCommunities #Raploch
Wrapped up our final baby massage session today! 💆♀️👶
We recapped all the strokes, refreshed our theory, chatted about sleep & celebrated with graduation photos + certificates 🎓💖
Such a lovely group – thank you all! 🥰
#BabyMassage #Parenting #BabySleep #GraduationDay
We recapped all the strokes, refreshed our theory, chatted about sleep & celebrated with graduation photos + certificates 🎓💖
Such a lovely group – thank you all! 🥰
#BabyMassage #Parenting #BabySleep #GraduationDay
September 24, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Wrapped up our final baby massage session today! 💆♀️👶
We recapped all the strokes, refreshed our theory, chatted about sleep & celebrated with graduation photos + certificates 🎓💖
Such a lovely group – thank you all! 🥰
#BabyMassage #Parenting #BabySleep #GraduationDay
We recapped all the strokes, refreshed our theory, chatted about sleep & celebrated with graduation photos + certificates 🎓💖
Such a lovely group – thank you all! 🥰
#BabyMassage #Parenting #BabySleep #GraduationDay
🏴☠️ Ahoy, mateys! We had a blast at Pirate-themed Twinkle Stars today! The little ones made hats 🎩, treasure maps 🗺️ & found out their pirate names! ☠️🪙
Next week is Messy Play and it's a booking-only session — we're now FULL!
Next week is Messy Play and it's a booking-only session — we're now FULL!
September 18, 2025 at 11:50 AM
🏴☠️ Ahoy, mateys! We had a blast at Pirate-themed Twinkle Stars today! The little ones made hats 🎩, treasure maps 🗺️ & found out their pirate names! ☠️🪙
Next week is Messy Play and it's a booking-only session — we're now FULL!
Next week is Messy Play and it's a booking-only session — we're now FULL!
Beautiful baby massage session today! 💆♀️💖
We learned face & back massage, talked adapting touch for growing babies, & had a lovely chat on weaning 🥣👶
So much connection & calm ✨
#BabyMassage #WeaningJourney #InfantMassage #ParentingSupport #StNinians #InspiringCommunities
We learned face & back massage, talked adapting touch for growing babies, & had a lovely chat on weaning 🥣👶
So much connection & calm ✨
#BabyMassage #WeaningJourney #InfantMassage #ParentingSupport #StNinians #InspiringCommunities
September 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Beautiful baby massage session today! 💆♀️💖
We learned face & back massage, talked adapting touch for growing babies, & had a lovely chat on weaning 🥣👶
So much connection & calm ✨
#BabyMassage #WeaningJourney #InfantMassage #ParentingSupport #StNinians #InspiringCommunities
We learned face & back massage, talked adapting touch for growing babies, & had a lovely chat on weaning 🥣👶
So much connection & calm ✨
#BabyMassage #WeaningJourney #InfantMassage #ParentingSupport #StNinians #InspiringCommunities
🚗✈️ Today at Twinkle Stars, we explored all kinds of transport — cars, trains, boats & planes! Our little adventurers had a blast learning through play! 🎶📚🌟
#TwinkleStarsFun #TransportAdventure #EarlyYears #LearningThroughPlay
#TwinkleStarsFun #TransportAdventure #EarlyYears #LearningThroughPlay
September 4, 2025 at 10:35 AM
🚗✈️ Today at Twinkle Stars, we explored all kinds of transport — cars, trains, boats & planes! Our little adventurers had a blast learning through play! 🎶📚🌟
#TwinkleStarsFun #TransportAdventure #EarlyYears #LearningThroughPlay
#TwinkleStarsFun #TransportAdventure #EarlyYears #LearningThroughPlay
📚 Back to school/college? It’s pricey, but we’ve got FREE stationery! 🙌
Polypockets, dividers, files & more — reuse, recycle & save 🌍💚
Available at Inspiring Communities Hub.
#BackToSchool #ReuseRecycle #InspiringCommunities
Polypockets, dividers, files & more — reuse, recycle & save 🌍💚
Available at Inspiring Communities Hub.
#BackToSchool #ReuseRecycle #InspiringCommunities
August 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
📚 Back to school/college? It’s pricey, but we’ve got FREE stationery! 🙌
Polypockets, dividers, files & more — reuse, recycle & save 🌍💚
Available at Inspiring Communities Hub.
#BackToSchool #ReuseRecycle #InspiringCommunities
Polypockets, dividers, files & more — reuse, recycle & save 🌍💚
Available at Inspiring Communities Hub.
#BackToSchool #ReuseRecycle #InspiringCommunities
🌟 We’re back in #Cowie TODAY! 🌟
Free play for little ones + a cuppa & chat for you ☕💬
📍 Cowie Community Hall
🕤 From 9:30am
🚪 Just drop in – all welcome!
#Stirling #EarlyYears #InspiringCommunities
Free play for little ones + a cuppa & chat for you ☕💬
📍 Cowie Community Hall
🕤 From 9:30am
🚪 Just drop in – all welcome!
#Stirling #EarlyYears #InspiringCommunities
August 21, 2025 at 6:51 AM
🌟 We’re back in #Cowie TODAY! 🌟
Free play for little ones + a cuppa & chat for you ☕💬
📍 Cowie Community Hall
🕤 From 9:30am
🚪 Just drop in – all welcome!
#Stirling #EarlyYears #InspiringCommunities
Free play for little ones + a cuppa & chat for you ☕💬
📍 Cowie Community Hall
🕤 From 9:30am
🚪 Just drop in – all welcome!
#Stirling #EarlyYears #InspiringCommunities
🥣 This week’s Soup & Social at Raploch Hub: Creamy Paprika Courgette Soup 🥒🌶️
🕦 From 11.30am – all welcome!
Come for the soup, stay for the chat 🤗💛
#SoupAndSocial #RaplochHub #Community
🕦 From 11.30am – all welcome!
Come for the soup, stay for the chat 🤗💛
#SoupAndSocial #RaplochHub #Community
August 20, 2025 at 10:03 AM
🥣 This week’s Soup & Social at Raploch Hub: Creamy Paprika Courgette Soup 🥒🌶️
🕦 From 11.30am – all welcome!
Come for the soup, stay for the chat 🤗💛
#SoupAndSocial #RaplochHub #Community
🕦 From 11.30am – all welcome!
Come for the soup, stay for the chat 🤗💛
#SoupAndSocial #RaplochHub #Community
Thank you to everyone who came along to our first Messy Monday session in Cornton. Was lovely to see so many new faces and we look forward to welcoming you back next week 🎨
Cornton community centre - 9.30am - Monday
#InspiringCommunities #Stirling #YearlyYears #MessyPlay #Cornton
Cornton community centre - 9.30am - Monday
#InspiringCommunities #Stirling #YearlyYears #MessyPlay #Cornton
August 19, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Thank you to everyone who came along to our first Messy Monday session in Cornton. Was lovely to see so many new faces and we look forward to welcoming you back next week 🎨
Cornton community centre - 9.30am - Monday
#InspiringCommunities #Stirling #YearlyYears #MessyPlay #Cornton
Cornton community centre - 9.30am - Monday
#InspiringCommunities #Stirling #YearlyYears #MessyPlay #Cornton
Another busy HEAL session yesterday, Rita's tasting sessions are always a big hit 💜
Summer dressings and sauces 😋
#InspiringCommunities #Raploch #Stirling #wellbeing #healthylifestyle
Summer dressings and sauces 😋
#InspiringCommunities #Raploch #Stirling #wellbeing #healthylifestyle
August 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Another busy HEAL session yesterday, Rita's tasting sessions are always a big hit 💜
Summer dressings and sauces 😋
#InspiringCommunities #Raploch #Stirling #wellbeing #healthylifestyle
Summer dressings and sauces 😋
#InspiringCommunities #Raploch #Stirling #wellbeing #healthylifestyle
🎶 Thrilled to receive a Power of Music Fund award to support people living with dementia & their carers through music making.
Huge thanks to @MusicForAllUK & @NASPTweet.
Plans underway — see pinned post for what’s next.
#PowerOfMusic #CommunityCare #DementiaSupport
Huge thanks to @MusicForAllUK & @NASPTweet.
Plans underway — see pinned post for what’s next.
#PowerOfMusic #CommunityCare #DementiaSupport
August 19, 2025 at 7:25 AM
🎶 Thrilled to receive a Power of Music Fund award to support people living with dementia & their carers through music making.
Huge thanks to @MusicForAllUK & @NASPTweet.
Plans underway — see pinned post for what’s next.
#PowerOfMusic #CommunityCare #DementiaSupport
Huge thanks to @MusicForAllUK & @NASPTweet.
Plans underway — see pinned post for what’s next.
#PowerOfMusic #CommunityCare #DementiaSupport
🎨 Messy Mondays start today in Cornton! 🖐️
Fun, free sensory play for under 5s.
🗓 Mondays, 18 Aug–22 Sept
🕤 9:30–10:30am
📍 Cornton Community Centre
Drop in, get messy & make memories — no booking needed!
#InspiringCommunities #EarlyYears #Stirling
Fun, free sensory play for under 5s.
🗓 Mondays, 18 Aug–22 Sept
🕤 9:30–10:30am
📍 Cornton Community Centre
Drop in, get messy & make memories — no booking needed!
#InspiringCommunities #EarlyYears #Stirling
August 18, 2025 at 6:24 AM
🎨 Messy Mondays start today in Cornton! 🖐️
Fun, free sensory play for under 5s.
🗓 Mondays, 18 Aug–22 Sept
🕤 9:30–10:30am
📍 Cornton Community Centre
Drop in, get messy & make memories — no booking needed!
#InspiringCommunities #EarlyYears #Stirling
Fun, free sensory play for under 5s.
🗓 Mondays, 18 Aug–22 Sept
🕤 9:30–10:30am
📍 Cornton Community Centre
Drop in, get messy & make memories — no booking needed!
#InspiringCommunities #EarlyYears #Stirling