The Speirs Centre in Clackmannanshire is due to reopen next month following an extensive refurbishment project.

The state-of-the-art community hub will open its doors to the public on Saturday 18 October, the local authority has confirmed.

The new centre will now include:

• A modern library facility

• Local and family history facilities, with access to birth, death, marriage and open census records

• Customer service facilities

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• Registration of births, deaths and marriages

• Wi-fi and computers

• Exhibits demonstrating the history and heritage of the area

• Seating, relaxation areas and drinks' facilities.

To celebrate the opening, Clackmannanshire Council has said it is to host a community fun day at the Speirs Centre, as well as to allow the local community to have a look around the new facilities.

The official opening will take place at 10.15am on 18 October.

Welcoming the news, Council Leader Councillor Gary Womersley said: "This will be an exciting day for all of Clackmannanshire, as this important but previously underused historic building can now be enjoyed by the community and visitors for a wide range of services.

"I hope that many members of our community can come along on the 18th to see this landmark building given a new lease of life in our enhanced town centre in Alloa."

(JP/CD)