Community campaigner Maria Ford loves to get people talking . . . . So Bo’ness Community Council knew the very thing to honour her – a “chatty” bench. The new seat has been placed in the garden area of St. Mary’s Church in Bo’ness and encourages people to “sit doon and have a chat”. The… Continue reading Bench unveiled in Maria’s honour
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Groups encouraged to renew membership with Bo’net
Community groups and residents in Bo’ness are being urged to renew their membership with Bo’net – the Bo’ness Networking Group. “We’re planning our AGM on September 2 and want to have an updated list of members, and their contact details, to invite them along,” said chair Madelene Hunt. “If you’ve been a member before –… Continue reading Groups encouraged to renew membership with Bo’net
Fife residents invited to share memories for new audio guide
Residents are being asked to share their memories of Crossgates and Mossgreen in Fife. The area’s community council is helping to produce an audio guide for the area – and is looking for local people to get involved. Anyone with memories, stories or local knowledge is encouraged to contact the community council through its website… Continue reading Fife residents invited to share memories for new audio guide
Group enjoys visit to House of the Binns
Members of the Bo'ness Town Trust Association enjoyed a group visit to the House of the Binns on Saturday. The historic House was home to the famous Dalyell family, including the former Father of the House of Commons, the late Tam Dalyell MP. The trip was supported by funding from Falkirk Council. The Association thanked… Continue reading Group enjoys visit to House of the Binns
Free online event
The PR Store is hosting a free online event this Friday (January 16). It aims to help charities and community groups boost their profile in the year ahead. PR Store boss Adrian Mahoney will give some great tips to inspire you. Book your free place on Eventbrite. He'll cover: telling your story mastering your digital… Continue reading Free online event
Free media training for Bo’ness community groups
Community groups in Bo’ness and Blackness are being invited to a FREE media training day. The event will take place upstairs in Bo’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 Bo’ness community groups
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
Residents urged to drop into Bo’ness Volunteer Fair
Residents are being urged to “get involved in their community” and attend a special event in Bo’ness Town Hall. The Bo’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 Bo’ness Networking Group (Bo’net).… Continue reading Residents urged to drop into Bo’ness Volunteer Fair
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
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