Set out your stall for Bo’ness volunteers

Community groups in Bo’ness are being urged to sign up to take part in the town’s Volunteer Fair.

The event takes place in Bo’ness Town Hall on Thursday, September 28, and will run from 3-7 p.m. Admission will be free of charge.

“The event is a great way to showcase your group and get new members or volunteers,” said Maria Ford, from Bo’net, the charity organising the event. “We’ll also have a number of funders on hand to network with attendees.”

Anyone interested in booking a free stall should fill out the form at www.bonet.org.uk (A direct link to the form is also published here.)

You can also call 01506 823714 with any enquiries.

Bo’net (the Bo’ness Networking Group) previously held the Fair four years ago.

Said Maria: “We had a good response in 2019. But then the pandemic hit and many groups had to curtail their activities during COVID.

“Hopefully, next month’s event will help them find new volunteers and supporters.”

Madelene Hunt, the chair of Bo’net, added: “Bo’ness is well known for its volunteering and community spirit, previously winning the title of Scotland’s Charity Town.

“The Volunteer Fair aims to be a celebration of community engagement, volunteering and making a positive difference to the lives of local residents.

“We hope lots of community groups will take stalls, and encourage their supporters and friends to drop in and find out about volunteering opportunities.”

Bo’net represents groups across the Bo’ness area.

It aims to support the development of community organisations and make the area a better place to live and work. Recent projects have included the revamp of the ward one garden at Bo’ness Hospital, the creation of a tourist map for Bo’ness and Blackness and support for new audio guides.

Bo’net is a SCIO – a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation – registered with OSCR, the Scottish Charity Regulator. The charity number is SC049848.

Find out more at www.bonet.org.uk/

Community groups can also sign up for the free Bo’net newsletter at www.bonet.org.uk/signup

Useful links

• Bo’ness charity? Book your free stall at the Volunteer Fair
• Help promote the Volunteer Fair
• Information on the Bo’net website

This event has been organised by Bo’net, the Bo’ness Networking Group, with funding support from Earls Gate Community Fund, set up by the Earls Gate Energy Centre in Grangemouth