Forthcoming meetings

Wednesday 7th May 2014
Milngavie Community Council will be holding their AGM within the Fraser Centre.  A notice will be placed in the local paper advising of time and in the notice board within the precinct.  This is an opportunity for residents to go along and raise any issues that they would wish the Community Council to address.  Thomas Glen from East Dunbartonshire Leisure and Culture Trust will be providing an update on the Allander Sports Centre.  Start time will either be 7 or 7.30 p.m.
see also the Milngavie Herald

Wednesday 14th May 2014
Cala have changed the date of their consultation on Craigton Woods from 13th to 14th May 2014 still in the Lesser Hall within Milngavie Town Hall between 12 - 6 p.m.

Friday 16th May 2014
Milngavie Heritage Centre will be holding their AGM in the Centre within Milngavie Town Hall at 7.30 p.m.

Recycling collection arrangements over Easter

Please note that there will be some changes to the bin collection days over the Easter period. More information is available at:

http://www.milngavieherald.co.uk/news/local-headlines/collection-day-change-for-recycle-of-rubbish-1-3373126

Craigton Woods under threat again

PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE FOR THIS MEETING

This ancient woodland is under serious threat from development again. CALA Homes have submitted a proposal for a residential development of private detached houses over the entire section of Craigton Woods from Hunter Road to the service road for Douglas Academy.

A public exhibition is planned for 14th May 2014 (NOT 13th) from 12-6 p.m. at Milngavie Town Hall, and we would urge everyone to attend if they possibly can. Even if people cannot attend, we would urge them to make comments. Further details will appear in the press, and we will do our best to keep you informed.

Committee meeting change of venue

Please note that, due to the school holidays, the venue for the MERA committee meeting on 16 April has been changed to the Community Education Centre.

Volunteers required

The Ramblers are carrying out path repairs and improvements to the Core Path which surrounds Mains Estate.  They are looking for volunteers to come along to assist on 5th April 2014.  Please wear suitable outdoor clothing, all tools and equipment will be supplied.  This is an ideal opportunity for anyone wishing to learn how to deal with path maintenance, drainage etc.  It is also an opportunity for the many walkers, runners, cyclists etc. who enjoy this area to help look after it.  If you are interested, please contact the e-mail on the information poster or telephone number 01577 867744.  The area that they propose working on is near the Chestnut Lane side of the path in the area of the field near the bottom of Dumbrock Road.

Full-size poster available here.

With regards to the other areas that require maintenance we have invited a representative from Hacking & Paterson to come to our AGM in June to advise on what maintenance is proposed for the other sections of the path under their management.