Local firms are helping to extend and refurbish Falkirk’s War Memorial in Dollar Park. New structures are being installed on site to properly list the names of the local men who died in conflict. The current memorial – unlike other local memorials – doesn’t name the war dead. The Friends of Falkirk War Memorial –… Continue reading Local firms help revamp war memorial site
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Work underway on war memorial revamp
Local firms employed to carry out Dollar Park project Work is underway to extend and refurbish Falkirk’s War Memorial in Dollar Park. New structures are being installed on site to properly list the names of the local men who died in both the first and second World Wars. The current war memorial – unlike other… Continue reading Work underway on war memorial revamp
New push to attract tourists to Bo’ness and Blackness
A NEW push to attract tourists to Bo’ness got underway this week. Bo’net – which represents dozens of groups in the town - updated and republished its free map and guide to attractions in the area. Copies will be available from local libraries and other outlets in the district. Falkirk Council part-funded the 5,000 colour… Continue reading New push to attract tourists to Bo’ness and Blackness
Community bus group honoured at ceremony
The Bo'ness and Area Community Bus Association has won this year's McLaren Trophy for outstanding services to the community. The award is made annually by Bo'ness Community Council in memory of the late John McLaren, the former Bo'ness Journal reporter who served as the very first secretary of the Community Council. Pictured at the presentation… Continue reading Community bus group honoured at ceremony
The Great Big Walk ends with a Big Lunch – and a big rest!
Walkers on an epic trek across the UK got their chance to put their feet up today (Sunday, June 18) . . . and have a cuppa with locals in Edinburgh. The Great Big Walk – which has seen teams of walkers fan across the country - ended its Scottish leg with a “Big Lunch”… Continue reading The Great Big Walk ends with a Big Lunch – and a big rest!
The Great Big Walk
The PR Store is providing PR support en route to The Great Big Walk , running across the UK this June. Read on to find out more. You'll also find PR contacts at the end of this post. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TSt4nyOOeg The Great Big Walk – thegreatbigwalk.com - is an idea from the Eden Project, funded by… Continue reading The Great Big Walk
Fancy volunteering? Make Friends over a cuppa
A charity is launching a search for new volunteers. The Friends of Kinneil will stage a drop-in day at Kinneil Museum in Bo’ness this Saturday afternoon (June 6, 2015). The group is even offering free cake and coffee to encourage people to come forward. The campaign is being launched during national Volunteers Week, which aims… Continue reading Fancy volunteering? Make Friends over a cuppa
More House guests at Kinneil thanks to Facebook
VISITORS to historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness in central Scotland, soared in 2011, according to the charity The Friends of Kinneil. The group said 2025 people toured inside the mansion in the past year, compared to 1622 visitors in 2010 – an increase of nearly 25 per cent. The charity said strong media support and… Continue reading More House guests at Kinneil thanks to Facebook
Ogilvie helps charity in £10 million expansion plan
OGILVIE Construction is playing its part in a £10 million project to help a charity expand its activities in rural Stirlingshire. Camphill Blair Drummond runs a "warm and welcoming" facility, providing homes and meaningful daily activities for people with learning disabilities. The charity’s operations are centred around a large Victorian house, surrounded by woodland, overlooking… Continue reading Ogilvie helps charity in £10 million expansion plan
Fun day raises £3000
FAMILIES had a fun day out at Stirling-based Ogilvie Group's first summer fete. They also raised around £3000 for charity. See pictures here The area around Ogilvie's headquarters at Pirhall Business Park was turned into a fairground on Saturday. Staff and families enjoyed everything from a sports arena, a bucking bronco and (more sedate) pony… Continue reading Fun day raises £3000
