AI, charities, community, Media, training

Free media training for Boโ€™ness community groups

Community groups in Boโ€™ness and Blackness are being invited to a FREE media training day. The event will take place upstairs in Boโ€™ness Library on Saturday 8 March 2025 from 10.30 a.m. to 1.30 p.m. Attendees will get top tips to raise their profile in the local media and online. This will include information on… Continue reading Free media training for Boโ€™ness community groups

Bo'ness Volunteer Fair 2023, charities, community

Pop in for a cuppa and meet Bo’ness groups

Volunteer Elizabeth Cunningham is getting set to pour out refreshments at the Bo'ness Volunteer Fair this week. The Bo'ness resident is one of the people lining up to take part in the free event, being held in Bo'ness Town Hall on Thursday, September 28. Residents can pop in any time between 3-7 p.m. to meet… Continue reading Pop in for a cuppa and meet Bo’ness groups

Bo'ness Volunteer Fair 2023, charities, community

Residents urged to drop into Bo’ness Volunteer Fair

Residents are being urged to โ€œget involved in their communityโ€ and attend a special event in Boโ€™ness Town Hall. The Boโ€™ness Volunteer Fair takes place on Thursday, September 28. It will showcase local community groups, with the aim of attracting new supporters and helpers. The Fair has been organised by the Boโ€™ness Networking Group (Boโ€™net).… Continue reading Residents urged to drop into Bo’ness Volunteer Fair

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Volunteer Fair – tips for stall-holders

The Bo'ness Volunteer Fair 2023 takes place in Bo'ness Town Hall on Thursday, September 28. Ahead of the event, Bo'net has produced a helpful factsheet for groups taking stalls at the event. If you're a member of the public attending the event, read our main press release. The Volunteer Fair will open at 3 p.m.… Continue reading Volunteer Fair – tips for stall-holders

Bo'ness Volunteer Fair 2023, charities, community

Thanks for Volunteer Fair support

The Chair of the Bo'ness Networking Group (Bo'net) has written to the local media to express her thanks ahead of the Bo'ness Volunteer Fair. Her letter is published below. It has also been published in The Falkirk Herald and Bo'ness Journal newspapers. ---- Dear Sir/Madam, Through your columns, I wanted to say a big thank… Continue reading Thanks for Volunteer Fair support

Bo'ness Volunteer Fair 2023, charities, community

Set out your stall for Boโ€™ness volunteers

Community groups in Boโ€™ness are being urged to sign up to take part in the townโ€™s Volunteer Fair. The event takes place in Boโ€™ness Town Hall on Thursday, September 28, and will run from 3-7 p.m. Admission will be free of charge. โ€œThe event is a great way to showcase your group and get new… Continue reading Set out your stall for Boโ€™ness volunteers

awards, Bo'ness Community Council, community

Football club scores community honour

An award-winning group has scored a special honour from local residents. Boโ€™ness United Community Football Club (BUCFC) has been named the winner of the McLaren Trophy for 2023. The award is presented annually by Boโ€™ness Community Council to honour a person or group for outstanding services to the local area. The award is named after… Continue reading Football club scores community honour

Bo'ness Community Council, community

Search for new community councillors

Community groups in Boโ€™ness are being urged to nominate people to join the townโ€™s Community Council.  Five places for representatives are now available. Any organisation interested should send names, contact details and a short biography to the Community Council.  Chair Madelene Hunt said: โ€œThereโ€™s a wealth of amazing groups in the town. I hope some… Continue reading Search for new community councillors