Press Release 7-5-2012: OLE members meeting, tour of the Alva Pool Complex

The first on-site meeting at the Alva Pool Complex was a great success on 1st May, with a large crowd of members being given a tour of the building. Members were updated on the current work of the Management Committee. At present, OLE is applying for grants from ASDA (Alloa) and the Co-Op. The “Awards for All” lottery fund has awarded OLE a grant for the replacement of the changing facilities and remodeling of the layout of the changing village.

A number of volunteers signed-up to help get the facilities ready and the Management Committee anticipates that many in the local community will come together to participate in this endeavour. The meeting also discussed aspects of Youth representation and participation and how important it will be for every age group to have their say about how they envision the development of this community hub. People who don’t want to miss this opportunity should contact OLE through the website: ochilleisureenterprises.org.uk

The next OLE members meeting will be held at the Alva Pool Complex on Tuesday 12th June 2012 7pm.

The OLE Management Committee meeting that followed the member’s meeting, took a decision to establish two interim consultant positions to further OLE’s operational and developmental plans. The operational position will set up the business processes and get the facilities ready for our first customers when the doors open. The business development position will connect with 3rd sector funding bodies and assist with aspects of business development including community involvement.

The Alva Pool Complex is part of a growing national movement in community-owned and managed Swimming and Sports Facilities. OLE recently sent a delegation to the first meeting of this group at the very successful Atlantis Community Leisure Complex in Oban.

OLE will be hold a Bingo night at the Parklands, Alva, on the 30th of May, 7pm. Have a great night out and help to raise funds for the community.

OLE would like to congratulate Clackmannanshire newly elected Councillors on being elected. We look forward to working with them all in improving the health and creating jobs for the community we all live and work in.