LOCAL LINKS

Dollar Museum is proudly one of a number of facilities and organisations within Dollar.  We are pleased to be able to provide links to other services and voluntary organisations within our Community listed below:

DOLLAR COMMUNITY COUNCIL
Dollar Community Council consists of up to 14 Community Councillors who are selected through the Community Council election processes by the people of Dollar and surrounding area. Their primary role is to represent the community of Dollar where they engage in a variety of actvities examples inlude: comment on local planning applications and the development of the Local and Structure Plan; campaign on local issues e.g. traffic, leisure facilities; being consulted on a range of issues by the Council and other public bodies e.g. the future of waste management; support organising of gala days and other events; publish newsletters.
DOLLAR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT TRUST
Dollar Community Development Trust is a volunteer-led charity aimed at making Dollar a better place to live, work, study, and visit. Our Trustees, alongside our Manager, work with a dedicated team of volunteers to run projects and provide services to support Dollar’s community and local businesses.
  • THE HIVE
    The Development Trust officially took over the running of the Hive (formally the civic Centre) from Clackmannanshire Council in early 2019. It is now a vibrant community centre, offering a range of classes and clubs from yoga to Rainbows. It is also home to our volunteer-led Community Library.
  • COMMUNITY LIBRARY
    Current opening times are: Tuesday: 10am to 12 noon, Wednesday: 2pm to 4pm and Saturday: 10am to 12pm. Come down to the Library and sign up for your FREE library ticket. Our friendly volunteers will be more than happy to show you where everything is and how it all works. Our welcoming children’s library is colourful and cozy and a great place to develop a passion for reading. We have managed to add activities such as story time and colouring sessions to add to the fun.
  • DOLLAR REPAIR CAFÉ
    We run our popular Repair Cafe in the Hive on the last Saturday of the month from 10am to 1pm. The Dollar Repair Cafe is an antidote to a throwaway culture, and following its launch we hope to run the cafe once a month from The Hive. Come along and get your things repaired, and maybe learn a thing or two about repairing – no appointment needed! There is no charge for any advice or repair, but visitors’ donations will help keep the service free at the point of delivery for everyone. Donations are used to cover costs and to help us offer additional workshops for free.
ACTIVE DOLLAR AND MUCKHART
This website acts as a signpost to the sports and activities that can be enjoyed by residents and visitors with the content contributed by the various organisations. Most of the sports clubs have their own facilities with programmes guided by a sporting or organising body. The website provides links to individual websites giving more information. The two main activity indoor venues The Hive, Dollar, and the Coronation Hall, Muckhart,  advertise their own events and classes. The site includes links to: cycling, tennis, football, golf, cricket, squash, bowling, swimming, hill walking, running, pony trekking and scouting.
DOLLAR BOWLING CLUB  facebook
DOLLAR BRIDGE CLUB (Hillfoots)
DOLLAR BURNS CLUB
Dollar Burns Club was formed in 1887 and is No. 37 on the roll of federated burns clubs. It operates as a charitable organisation, donating to local charities from the proceeds of it’s regular Burns Supper and Summer Gala events along with charity auctions and other fundraising initiatives. The Club provides judges to the local schools for their annual Burns competitions and also sponsors a local writing competition encouraging the children from the local area to submit their work.
DOLLAR COMMUNITY FLOOD RESILIENCE GROUP email
Become part of our group and help Dollar prepare for flooding with practical low risk volunteering, monitoring and sharing information.
DOLLAR CRICKET CLUB
DOLLAR DRAMA CLUB
Dollar Drama Club is a small amateur theatre company based in Dollar, Clackmannanshire, UK that welcomes new adult members of all abilities. We perform plays to public audiences in Dollar and the surrounding area. We put on a variety of productions which have recently included theatre dinners, full length plays and murder mystery evenings. We perform between one and three plays per year. All of these productions require the support of a director with a stage manager and crew, costume design and props, lighting and sound, offering the opportunity to try a range of activities for different productions. Please note that we do not have a youth section.
DOLLAR GLEN FOOTBALL CLUB
We are a community football club, here to provide, foster and develop football for young and not so young people from Dollar and the surrounding area. The club currently holds a Scottish Football Association Silver level award. We are a club run by a team of dedicated volunteers and supported financially by sponsorship from community-minded businesses.
DOLLAR GOLF COURSE
Dollar Golf Course is a beautiful 9 hole course that is open to members, guests, and visitors to Dollar. For Pay and Play details please click on the link. Membership is also available. You do not need to book a tee time. For more information please call Moragh on 07792 955004 or Barbara on 07515 120336.
DOLLAR HEALTH CENTRE
Dollar Health Centre provides General Practice and Primary Healthcare services for people living in the Dollar area of Forth Valley.
DOLLAR HISTORY SOCIETY
The Society aims to provide illustrated talks on a wide range of topics. The talks take place in the Music Auditorium of Dollar Academy at 7.30 on the second Tuesday of the month from September to May. Programme published in late July. Further details available from Les Barker, 01259 740307 or email les_barker@btinternet.com
DOLLAR HORTICULTURAL & GARDEN CLUB
Dollar Horticultural Society, as it was once known, is now over 125 years old and still attracts around 150 entries to the Annual Flower Show. DH&GC run an Annual Plant Sale and Flower Show and in the past few years have been working on improving neglected areas of Dollar. We have also been encouraging gardening in the town through our sales of tulips and seeds, and regular updates on our Facebook page offering advice on gardening throughout the year. Flower show is held on 1st Saturday in September.
DOLLAR IN BLOOM
Dollar in Bloom works to enhance the streetscape of Dollar by providing floral displays for each season on Bridge Street. We work closely with Dollar Horticultural and Garden Club.
DOLLAR LUNCH CLUB
Lunch Club Café every Thursday between 12 and 1.30pm at The Hive for over 65s. Come along for a 2 course lunch in a welcoming safe space. A chance to meet and socialise with friends old and new. Run by The Village Kitchen, a not-for-profit Community Interest Company (CIC) supporting seniors to access quality, nutritious food while reducing social isolation and loneliness in the community. Our staff are supported by a huge team of wonderful volunteers who keep Village Kitchen running every single day, from cooking fresh meals in our community kitchen to driving them straight to your door! or on a sightseeing tour on our adapted minibus.
DOLLAR PHINS SWIMMING CLUB
Dollar Phins is a non-competitive learn to swim club. Club night: Dollar Academy swimming pool – Wednesday evenings 6 – 9 pm.
DOLLAR RAINBOWS AND BROWNIES
Dollar Rainbows, for girls aged 5 -7 years, and Dollar Brownies, for girls aged 7 to 10 years, meet weekly in the Hive (during term time) and provide a great opportunity to have fun, make new friends, and get involved in all things Girlguiding. From learning new skills and earning interest badges to playing games and enjoying days out and residential experiences, our girls benefit greatly from being part of the largest organisation for girls in the UK.
DOLLAR SCOTTISH WOMEN’S INSTITUTE
DOLLAR SQUASH CLUB
Dollar Squash Club is a very friendly and active club situated in the picturesque town of Dollar nestling below Castle Campbell and the Ochil hills. We have a well maintained glass back court which sees regular use for friendly, men’s, lady’s and junior mini league and team matches. Our competitions include monthly mini leagues, handicap and club championships. We have recently started a programme of junior (age 7 to 14) squash coaching on Friday evenings. Our teams compete in the Central Squash League.
DOLLAR TENNIS CLUB
We offer excellent facilities for social and competitive tennis, with four outdoor astroturf courts available – three of which can be floodlit – and a charming clubhouse with a south-facing verandah. Social and team-level players can enjoy a range of fun tournaments, classes and practice nights. Dollar fields competitive teams for men and women, who compete within the Central Scotland Tennis League during the summer, autumn and winter months. We also have junior teams across several age groups/categories. Coaching is provided by an experienced tennis professional who runs weekly group lessons for adults and children.
GIRLGUIDING IN DOLLAR & facebook
HILLFOOT HARMONY
Hillfoot Harmony, an award winning chorus, was formed as a Ladies’ Barbership Chorus in 2004, based in Dollar.  The chorus has taken part in many performances throughout the central belt of Scotland as well as the UK and Ireland.  The choir continues to sing four-part a cappella, and has a wide range of singing styles, with the occasional accompanied piece.  In addition to music being specifically written and performed by the choir, concerts are held demonstrating the differing style of music being sung.
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MUSIC IN DOLLAR
Music in Dollar (formerly known as Dollar Music Society) has been promoting music and the arts around Dollar since 1965. We organise an annual series of concerts, featuring professional musicians and a wide range of musical styles. We also run community events such as singing and piano performance by young people. Other event like music excursions, one-off concerts and music competitions are organised from time to time.
SCOUTING IN DOLLAR
SPLASH GROUP (SWIMMING)
Splash Group is a swim school located in the Dollar Academy swimming pool and provides tuition for children from 5 years and over and adults of all ages.  Community adult sessions are run: Monday lane swimming from 7pm to 9pm; Thursday lane swimming from 7pm to 8pm; Thursday Aquafit from 8pm to 9pm. Adult tuition is also available.  Splash also run swim coaching for children on Saturday mornings. email: splash_group@btinternet.com
THE CONSERVATION VOLUNTEERS  email
Working with EPIC (Enabling Projects in Clackmannanshire) volunteers improve access, heritage and biodiversity locally, maintaining paths, ponds, parks and green spaces. A chance to learn conservation skills. Recently we worked on paths in Dollar Glen and Mill Green, and the Ochil Hills & Diamond Jubilee Way.
THE JAPANESE GARDEN AT COWDEN
At the turn of the 20th Century, the Scottish adventurer Ella Christie returned home from a trip to Japan. It inspired her to build her own Japanese Garden and she chose a female designer – the gifted Taki Handa – to create the seven acre site in the grounds of Cowden Castle.  In doing so, The Japanese Garden at Cowden became the first and only garden of its size and scale to be designed by a woman.  It remains a unique and utterly authentic bridge between Scottish and Japanese culture.
WEE COUNTY WALKERS
Come and walk with us. You will be welcomed, we are friendly, fun and FREE! Walk in safety with others, all our walk leaders are trained in first aid. We are more than just a walking group, learn the history of Clackmannanshire as you walk, we’ll take you places you haven’t seen before, it’s an opportunity to participate in other organised activities and we’ll signpost you to other groups and activities in the local area. The group meets twice a week in Dollar: Thursdays @ 10.45am at Dollar Health Centre, Park Place  and Sundays @ 3.30pm at Dollar Academy Car Park, Mylne Avenue. The walk is dementia friendly.
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