A message from Food For Thought in West Dunbartonshire
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22nd September 2023

A message from Food For Thought in West Dunbartonshire

Members of the Community, We NEED your help

We are reaching out to you today as our Family stock shelves are practically empty. We need to make an appeal for family and kids food donations. As we all know, access to healthy food is essential for the development and growth of our children. Unfortunately, countless families in our community struggle with food insecurity, making it difficult to provide their children with nutritious meals on a daily basis.

Food for Thought is dedicated to addressing this problem by providing food assistance to families with children in need. We are reaching out to you to help make this possible by donating any non-perishable foods that are appropriate for children and families such as cereal, canned fruits, vegetables and protein such as tuna or canned beans, canned spaghetti, canned macaroni, pasta packet meals, diluting juice bottles.

Your donations will go a long way in ensuring that our local foodbank is able to provide assistance to these families, helping reduce food insecurity and hunger especially for children.

We thank you for your generosity and your commitment to making a difference in our community. Please know that your support is deeply appreciated and will make a significant impact in the lives of those who are struggling.

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10th June 2026

Agreed Move Dates For Alexandria Post Office To Restore Service

Post Office Ltd has agreed to relocate Alexandria Post Office to a new, nearby, location at Wilkie & Rider Jewellers, 132 Main Street, Alexandria, G83 0NZ.

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2nd June 2026

The Happy Hour Comedy Club, Vale of Leven Bowling Club, Thursday 18 June 2026

Muirhead based comedian Harun Musho'd is adding a new stand-up comedy club in Scotland. The Happy Hour Comedy Club will be launching a comedy night at Vale of Leven Bowling Club on 18 June with Viv Gee, Peter Bell and three supporting acts.

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6th May 2026

Have your say - BANK OF SCOTLAND BUILDING, MAIN STREET

The former Bank of Scotland building is now up for sale, and this is a real opportunity for the community to help shape what happens next

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3rd April 2026

ALEXANDRIA CC MEETING - 15.04.26 at 6.30PM AT CATRA HALL Agenda

Read the agenda for the Alexandria Community Council meeting being held at CATRA on the 15th April 2026

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5th March 2026

Response from Councillor Martin Rooney, leader of West Dunbartonshire Council, to Alexandria CC’s concerns about West Dunbartonshire Council budget 2026/27

Response from councillor Martin Rooney, leader of West Dunbartonshire Council to Alexandria CC’s concerns about West Dunbartonshire council budget 2026/27

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30th January 2026

Email Sent To WDC Councillors About Concern About Future Of Vale Of Leven Swimming Pool And Alexandria Community Centre

Following heavy speculation including from local media, A.C.C asked for clarification on whether the Vale of Leven Swimming Pool and Alexandria Community Centre are being considered for closure

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16th January 2026

ALEXANDRIA LOCAL PLACE PLAN (LPP)

Great news. The LPP has been validated by West Dunbartonshire Council and available on their website.

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15th January 2026

ALEXANDRIA CC MEETING - 28.1.26 at 6.30PM AT CATRA HALL Agenda

Read the agenda for the Alexandria Community Council meeting being held at CATRA on the 28th Janaury 2026

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24th October 2025

Alexandria Banking Hub and a community drop-in day

Alexandria Banking Hub and a community drop-in day at Alexandria Library on Wednesday, 5th November 2025.

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Local information for Alexandria

Selection of key pages around Alexandria

Alexandria Community Centre

Alexandria Community Centre

Details about Alexandria Community Centre in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire

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Useful contact numbers for residents in Alexandria

Useful contact numbers for residents in Alexandria

Find useful contact numbers for local and national services for Alexandria

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Vale of Leven Swimming Pool in Alexandria

Vale of Leven Swimming Pool in Alexandria

Details about Vale of Leven Swimming Pool in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire

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Vale of Leven Trust in Alexandria

Vale of Leven Trust in Alexandria

Details about Vale of Leven Trust in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire

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The Vale Medical Centre in Alexandria

The Vale Medical Centre in Alexandria

Details about The Vale Medical Centre in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire

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Alexandria Library

Alexandria Library

Details about Alexandria Library situated on Gilmour St, Alexandria G83 0DA

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The Leven Line, Alexandria

The Leven Line, Alexandria

Details about The Leven Line in West Dunbartonshire

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1st Loch Lomond Scout Group in Balloch

1st Loch Lomond Scout Group in Balloch

Details about 1st Loch Lomond Scout Group in Balloch, West Dunbartonshire

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Vale of Leven General Hospital in Alexandria

Vale of Leven General Hospital in Alexandria

Details about our Vale of Leven General Hospital in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire

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Vale of Leven Trust
Gray Opticians
Balloons and More Loch Lomond
Strathleven Financial Services Limited
The Balloon Bar Loch Lomond
Hobsons Choice