Vaccinations for 12-15 Year Olds and Fresh Programme of Booster Jags Stirling MP Alyn Smith and MSP Evelyn Tweed have welcomed today’s announcement (Tuesday 14th Sept) by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon regarding Scotland’s fight against Covid-19. Children and young people aged 12 -15 years old will be offered a dose of the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccination […]
Stirling MP Backs Coalition in Fight Against Universal Credit Cut
Local MP Alyn Smith has backed a campaign against cuts to Universal Credit, by the Scottish Campaign on Rights to Social Security (SCoRSS) – a coalition of over 40 organisations who advocate for a reformed social security system. Their briefing to MPs shows: A staggering 74% of Citizens Advice Bureau clients on Universal Credit will […]
Tolbooth Exhibition Celebrates Local Creatives
Alyn Smith MP recently attended Stirling’s Tolbooth, to explore a new exhibition from local artists. The ‘Scene Stirling’ partnership brings together creative agencies and organisations from all over Stirling, to celebrate and promote talent and culture across the community. Their exhibition of digital commissions features the work of local artists including creative writer Izzy Brims, […]
Addiction Support Services Crucial to Local Wellbeing and Recovery
Pictured: Evelyn Tweed MSP, Norma Howarth and Alyn Smith MP, visiting the ‘Change, Grow, Live premises on Cowane Street, Stirling. On a recent visit to the ‘Change, Grow, Live’ premises on Cowane Street, Stirling MP Alyn Smith and MSP Evelyn Tweed heard first-hand experiences from support workers regarding drug and alcohol addiction in the community. […]
Local Stirling Pubs Scoop National Recognition
Alyn Smith MP has praised three Stirling pubs, as the winners of the Scottish Bar & Pub Awards 2021 were unveiled this week. Organised by DRAM magazine, Scotland’s leading monthly license trade magazine, the awards sought to recognise the very best of talent from across the nation. Sandy Fraser, from the Oak Tree Inn in […]
Stirling Smith Re-Ignites Cultural Scene
Treasured Local Institution Kicks Off New Exhibition The Stirling Smith Art Gallery and Museum kicked off its latest attraction on Friday 3rd September, with a dazzling new exhibition from artist Robert Mach: ‘The Perfect Foil’. Visitors flocked to see the thought-provoking works, which combine political and cultural objects and images with confectionery wrappers to transform […]