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Creative children’s imaginations have been brought to life in the heart of Cairnhill Woods, with a series of unique carved wooden animal statues now installed there.
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The project - led by the Council’s Streetscene Technical Support Team, Cairnhill Woods Group and Westerton Primary School’s Eco Committee - gave pupils the opportunity to see their ideas transformed from drawings into permanent artworks for visitors to enjoy.
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Councillor Pamela Marshall – Vice Convener of the Council’s Place, Neighbourhood and Corporate Assets Committee - officially unveiled the impressive new sculptures along with some of the winning designers from Westerton Primary School.
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The four winning designs showcase the children’s love of the natural world, featuring tawny owls, hedgehogs and a woodpecker, frogs and caterpillars, and squirrels.
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The deadline for applying for an Education Maintenance Allowance for young people opting to stay on at school is Wednesday 30 September (to get payments backdated to the beginning of term). Check if you are eligible and apply online today by clicking the link in the comments.
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Check if you are eligible and apply online today: orlo.uk/sXKWh
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Over 1,400 people have now joined BetterPoints East Dunbartonshire - the app which encourages active travel.
If you swap the car for walking, cycling or public transport during September - Mode Shift Month - you could win a European city break or BetterPoints.
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Sign up for BetterPoints East Dunbartonshire and find out more by visiting orlo.uk/WEgU0
Today (Tuesday) is World Car Free Day - the ideal time to download the BetterPoints app - which is fully externally funded locally.
#BetterPoints #ActiveTravel
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A series of free on-line workshops for individuals and businesses in East Dunbartonshire are being run in the coming weeks by Viridor as part of the Clyde Valley Project.
Topics include business networking, the skill of negotiation and the Employment Rights Act.
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Time is ticking away for any East Dunbartonshire groups aiming to apply for a Local Community Grant.
The latest funding window closes at midnight on Monday evening (21 September). Organisations can apply for up to £4,000 from the Council fund.
@EastDunVA
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If you're part of a local group with a great idea or involved in a local project which could benefit from a boost then there's no time to lose.
Visit orlo.uk/UF4CU to apply and get more info. Applications must be received before midnight on Monday (21 Sep).
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Thank you to everyone who took the time to complete our Early Years and Out of School Care Consultation earlier this summer. Our post-consultation report has now been published and is available to view on our website orlo.uk/2Nyz2
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Local groups - the deadline to apply for a Community Grant is next Monday (21 Sep).
Apply for up to £4,000 for projects which:
•Bring people together
•Improve wellbeing
•Reduce isolation
•Support children/families
•Help people who may face barriers to taking part
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The first round of the Council’s new Local Community Grant Fund closes next Monday (21 Sep 2026).
Please visit orlo.uk/3uoo8 to apply and secure more information – including guidance, support and eligibility criteria.
@EastDunVA @DshireChamber
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#TrustedTraderWeek 2026 is drawing to a close, but the message remains - stay alert and avoid falling victim to cold callers.
* A Trusted Trader will not cold call
* Only let callers in if they have an appointment and official identification
@ScottishTraders
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If you ever feel threatened or pressured, call Police Scotland on 101 (999 in an emergency).
If you're planning to call in the experts, check out the East Dunbartonshire Trusted Trader scheme - visit orlo.uk/QOerO
For more advice, visit orlo.uk/z7GMD
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