Being elected as councillor is a privilege
Dear Editor,
Last Thursday I was privileged to be elected as a councillor for the Dunblane & Bridge of Allan ward.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that helped and supported me through the campaign, it is very much appreciated.
I would also like to thank the many people across the ward that engaged with me so positively throughout those weeks.
It was great to meet so many of you.
I am very aware that this election was only required due to the sad passing of Graham Houston.
I know that Cllr Houston worked diligently for all constituents during his many years of public service.
It is an example I will endeavour to follow.
Being a councillor does, of course, come with a number of responsibilities and I take them all very seriously.
I will work with my fellow ward and all other councillors constructively in the best interests of the people of the ward and the wider council area to deliver a well-run, efficient council.
Every resident and tax payer in the Stirling Council area should expect all their councillors to do so, irrespective of whatever party affiliations they have.
This is even more important at a time when every council in Scotland is seeing their funding from Holyrood, money needed to provide essential services, cut every year.
Councillor Kleinman
Reflectionday Dear Editor,
March 23rd will be the third UK National Day of Reflection; a day where we will come together to remember loved ones who have died with a minute’s silence at noon.
It’s an opportunity to support and connect with each other and reminds us we are not alone in grief.
Please join us once again to mark the day and visit our website www.mariecurie. org.uk where you can find out more about our nationwide network of Walls of Reflection, and a series of grief-themed online programmes.
Andrew Reeves Bereavement Lead & Principal Social Worker
Marie Curie Hospice
Diabetesadvice Dear Editor,
Diabetes UK are offering advice and support to anybody living with diabetes who is preparing to fast during Ramadan, to help them manage their condition safely.
Choosing whether to fast is a personal choice and getting information ahead of Ramadan is very important – particularly for people living with diabetes as they are at increased risk of complications. So, ahead of the holy month, due to begin on or around March 22 this year, Diabetes UK are encouraging anyone living with diabetes who is preparing for Ramadan to speak to their diabetes team and their Imam, to help them to decide what is best for them.
If you decide to fast during Ramadan, it’s a good idea to include more slowly absorbed foods, such as basmati rice and dhal, along with fruit and vegetables in your meal before starting each day’s fast. It is also important to check your blood sugar levels more often than usual and if they drop too low, you should break your fast. For more information visit: diabetes.org.uk/ramadan Angela Mitchell, National Director, Diabetes Scotland