Leanne works as an Active Schools Co-ordinator based at Alva Academy, organising a full range of after school clubs and inter-school competitions.

The midfielder and her team will be up against teams from Serbia, the Netherlands and Moldova.

Leanne, who has been capped 26 times for the Scottish women's A squad, has just returned from Finland where Scotland were beaten by the hosts.

She said: "Playing football has given me lots of opportunities to travel all over Europe and further afield and I really enjoy the competitive side of it, but playing in the UEFA Women's Cup will be a new experience for me.

"It's a great chance for us to play against European opposition and we'[re confident in our own ability and we'll be giving it our best shot."

Leanne was an integral member of the Glasgow City team that won the Scottish Women's Premier League title last season. That result meant they qualified for the first round of the UEFA Cup which takes place from September 4 to 9.

Leanne completed an HND in Sports Coaching at Forth Valley College before progressing to Stirling University. As well as her role as an Active Schools Co-ordinator, Leanne is also a sessional coach and is training to become a tutor for the Positive Coaching Scotland programme.

Marjorie Macfarlane, Sports Development Manager, said: "Leanne is a tremendous asset to the Active Schools team, not just with her great skills of organisation to deliver the aims of the Active Schools initiative, but she is also a wonderful role model and elite performer for football and women and girls into sport."

The south bound carriageway will be closed first, followed by the north bound carriageway to allow the resurfacing to be completed. The work is due to be completed on 15th September 2008.

Local residents and businesses have been informed and access to Park Primary School, Alloa Family Centre, local businesses and homes will be maintained by following signage within the traffic management system.

A range of improvement works have already been carried out in Lime Tree Walk including:

• replacing the diseased lime trees with heavy standard lime trees on the central reservation
• constructing new footpaths
• adding cycleways
• adding car parking
• putting in railings, gates and street furniture
• soft landscaping
• additional streetlighting for the ''safe routes to school'' programme

These improvements mean that the distinctive and historic wide avenue will be retained as a dual carriageway with space for the passage of vehicles and convenient lay-bys so that cars can pull in. A wide footway and cycle path will encourage people to walk or cycle.

The Council's Property Development Team Leader Ninian Somerville said: "Our contractor has pledged to keep disruption and noise to a minimum over the next fortnight. Should anyone have any concerns over how the work is being carried out, I would ask that they call me immediately and we will try to resolve matters."

Ninian can be contacted on 01259 452636.

And local people will have a chance to have their work incorporated into the design at a series of forthcoming workshops.

Alec Galloway is Head of Architectural Glass at Edinburgh College of Art, but still finds time to travel the world participating in a wide variety of projects. He has been commissioned by Clackmannanshire Council to create a large scale architectural glass installation within the new Alloa Academy.

Alec is holding three workshops at Alloa-based Retroglass next month where attendees will learn about glass painting techniques and design and be able to contribute towards the final art work.

Alec said: "I will be teaching people about traditional kiln-fired glass painting which is a simple process under supervision, but adds detail, texture, shading and depth to a design. I will be incorporating the finished pieces into my final work."

Alec's designs for the window have been influenced by Alloa's industrial past and will also include crows - a motif that regularly occurs in Alec's work.

"The window will be in the school's main entrance and I hope it will have a significant impact. I really hope those attending the workshops will take pride in the fact that their work will be included in the installation," he added.

Born in Greenock, Alec's art encompasses both the traditional and contemporary. From 1997 to 2000 he designed for one of the Middle East's largest glass studios based in Dubai. He undertook projects for many of the country's most prestigious buildings including the famous Burj Al Arab (the tallest hotel in the world) and the Wafi mall which houses the Middle East's largest stained glass window.

The workshops are open to all local people of every level and ability, but places are limited so booking is essential. The workshops take place at Retroglass, Unit 1, Carsebridge Court, Cooperage Way, Alloa, FK10 3LQ, from 4 - 8pm on Thursday 4th September, Friday 5th September and Thursday 11th September. To book a place contact the Council's Cultural Planner Kathleen O'Neill at koneill@clacks.gov.uk or call 01259 763964.

To clarify the Council's future plans for the building and to answer any questions about the marketing and sale process, Council leader Janet Cadenhead will be available in the main Council chamber at Greenfield House from 7pm until 8pm on Tuesday 2 September.

Members of the public are invited to attend if they have any queries or concerns they would like answered.

'Mapping Routes Beyond Faces' is a journey through colour, light and sound designed by resident digital media artist Kenny Bean which charts and celebrates the increased creative confidence of local people who have come through the doors of The Art Shop.

The exhibition demonstrates the personalities and creative talent of local residents through a range of dynamic work in the form of video projections, sound, photography and creative writing.

The Art Shop opened 18 months ago, transforming a former newsagents into a creative community space. Council contracted artists and craftspeople in residence, including the area's two writers in residence, have provided a wealth of arts and crafts opportunities. The project was awarded Pathfinder Status by the Scottish Government in recognition of this example of good practice.

'Mapping Routes Beyond Faces' will be exhibited at the Aberdona Gallery for Artisans. Aberdona is a newly established workshop facility in a setting that inspires a range of artistic collaborations. A broad range of work from various projects organised by Clackmannanshire Council's Cultural and Community Service throughout the county will be on view to complement the main exhibition and illustrate the county's growing national reputation in the arts.

Most of the projects and workshops held at Aberdona focus on traditional crafts including ceramics/pottery, glass, silversmithing and woodwork production. Public art consultations, such as those involving internationally acclaimed sculptor Andy Scott, take place here. Aberdona currently offers the best exhibition space in the county, and while the main exhibition will be upstairs, the ground floor will show a snapshot of what has been achieved over recent years.

This includes:

• Work with Glasgow School of Art to produce public art
• Work with Edinburgh College of Art on glass production
• Andy Scott incorporating residents' ideas into his stunning sculptures
• A story box - a creative writing digital media collaboration
• Rap - film and sound production
• A collaboration between NHS Forth Valley and Glasgow School of Art centred on smoking cessation - quitters helped with creative life skills and a the creation of an innovative 'quitting pack'
• Work from Clackmannanshire's new community gallery 'The Vessel' with residents work selling alongside designers with international reputation

Mapping Routes Beyond Faces is open free of charge to the public from Saturday 30th August to Saturday 27th September, daily from 10am - 4pm, closed Wednesdays and Sundays. Kenny Bean will be in attendance on Mondays and Tuesdays throughout the exhibition.

For more information contact the Council's Cultural Planner Kathleen O'Neill at koneill@clacks.gov.uk or call 01259 763964.

Notes to Editors

Reporters are invited to attend a private viewing of Mapping Routes Beyond Faces from 1-3pm on Friday 29th August. The official opening will take place from 7-9pm when local residents, artists, councillors and representatives of partner organisations will be in attendance.

Aberdona Gallery for Artisans at Aberdona Farm is three miles from Alloa. It can be reached from the A977 Forestmill road or from the B9140 Coalsnaughton to Dollar road - it is signposted from the road and the gallery's postcode is FK10 3QP.

This is only the second time there has been a contested election in one of Clackmannanshire's Community Council areas. The contest is in respect of eight of the 14 places on the Dollar Community Council, and there are 11 candidates. The ballot, which is being conducted entirely by post, is required to give residents in the area the opportunity to choose the candidates they wish to see elected.

Ballot papers will be issued during the week beginning 1st September with the closing date for return being Thursday 25th September.

The election is an important event for the town of Dollar. The members of the Community Council play a key role in the area and freely give their time to work for, and to represent the interests of all residents. They also provide a direct link with Clackmannanshire Council on key issues.

The election is being organised by Rod Richardson, the Council's Deputy Returning Officer, who said: "We have tried to make participation in this election as simple as possible. We really do hope that residents in the Dollar area will show support for their Community Council and use their vote. We are looking forward to counting a high number of returns when the ballot closes on 25th September."

Provost Derek Stewart added: "I am delighted that Clackmannanshire is preparing for this community council election and I would urge everyone in Dollar to use their vote in this very important poll. We appreciate our community councils and recognise their expertise. A healthy local democracy needs robust, active community councils who are not afraid to speak up for their neighbourhoods. The more effective they are, the greater the difference they make to community life."

Note for Editors

This poll is necessary to elect eight community council members from 11 candidates. The candidates are:

Raymond Barton; Andrew Black; Easton Boyd; Alex Downie; John Dugdale Bradley; Gurdial Duhré; Jennie Milligan; Andrew Poulter; Mick Rice; John Stout; James Willis.

Notices confirming the details of the ballot have been prominently displayed in public areas around Dollar.

Everyone in Dollar who's name appears on the electoral roll is entitled to vote.
Anyone aged 16 - 18 who would like to vote, and who is not presently registered, should get in touch with the Council now.

All postal ballot papers should be returned no later than noon on Thursday 25th September. A ballot box will be made available to voters and will be placed at Dollar Civic Centre.

For further details contact Annette McEnaney or Rod Richardson on 01259 452112/452103 or email adminservices@clacks.gov.uk

The event is called 'Poetry-Free Verse' and will be led by Tom Murray of Clackmannanshire's Writer In Residence Team.

Tom will lead a practical poetry writing workshop on free verse. What exactly is it? Can you use rhyme? Is it really 'free' from rules? These and other questions answered in an informal creative atmosphere.

This free workshop is for creative writers at all levels, from complete beginners to the more experienced. All welcome.

For further details please contact Tom at tmurray@clacksweb.org.uk

The counterfeit vodka contains potentially harmful levels of methanol. The levels recorded could have serious health effects, including blindness, if consumed in large quantities.

It should be noted that NO counterfeit bottles have been found in SPAR stores and there are NO concerns associated with authentic bottles of SPAR Imperial Vodka.

Thankfully no cases of ill health associated with this counterfeit vodka have currently been reported. Methanol is normally found in vodka at very low levels, but high levels should not be present because if drunk it could cause serious harm to health. An excessive intake of methanol can cause methanol poisoning and the effects include nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, drowsiness and dizziness, blurred vision leading to blindness, and breathing difficulties. Symptoms of methanol poisoning can take several hours to develop, so anyone who may have drunk this counterfeit product should seek immediate medical advice.

Trading Standards have been informed that the only legitimate route of purchase for SPAR Own Label 70cl is via a SPAR store and any SPAR Own Label vodka if offered for sale via any other means should be deemed suspect.

The counterfeit vodka can be identified by:

• The counterfeit SPAR Imperial Vodka has a hint of acetone smell (similar to nail varnish)
• Bottles of the counterfeit samples are identified by the code QI:1445c and a smudged inkjet code reading that looks like 102234 04/08/02.
• Legitimate bottles are notated by the following: 700ml 66mm followed by two symbols and then the numbers 8809
• There is no lot code present on the neck of the counterfeit bottle samples, where as lot codes are present on all legitimate stock.

The photographs show the counterfeit bottle (left) next to the authentic bottle (right).

Should you suspect that you have purchased counterfeit SPAR vodka (from a non-SPAR store) then contact trading standards officer Brian Wilson on 01786 432058.

Members of the public can contact the Stirling and Clackmannanshire Councils joint Trading Standards Service on 0845 277 7000 or by visiting them at Municipal Buildings, 8-10 Corn Exchange Road, Stirling, FK8 2HU during normal office hours.

Clackmannanshire Council will empty these bins on Wednesday, August 27th.

This service will replace the emptying of brown bins scheduled for that day and the change in service applies only to collections affected by Wednesday's action.

Green bins will be collected as normal on 3 September and brown bins will be collected as normal on 10 September.

Customers with excess garden waste can take it to Forth bank Recycling Centre, Alloa.

Waste Services apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Sustainability Officer Rebecca Bell graduated with an MSc in Environmental Studies from the University of Strathclyde, while Energy Technician Richard Scobie gained a Diploma in Energy Management, certified by the Energy Institute at the University of Wales.

Director of Development and Environmental Services Garry Dallas said, "We encourage staff to continue learning in their fields and are very proud of Rebecca and Richard for successfully combining studies with work. Clackmannanshire can only gain from their knowledge as they work to make our accommodation more energy efficient and to encourage sustainability across the Council."