Youngsters had a “wheely good time” on Saturday – as they flocked to the stalls in Queensferry town centre. The kids visited the Queensferry Ambition displays, set up to promote walking, cycling and using public transport. It was part of European Mobility Week. Members of the 21st South Queensferry Scout Group were out in force… Continue reading Wheel gone kids …
Category: community
Campaign to get Queensferry moving
A campaign is underway to get residents in South Queensferry to become more active. Business group Queensferry Ambition is encouraging locals to walk and cycle more and use public transport. It says people making “active travel” choices result in a spin-off for the local economy and can boost takings in local shops and businesses. It’s… Continue reading Campaign to get Queensferry moving
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
Award-winning campaign vies for national honour
AN award-winning publicity campaign is vying for honours with the best in Britain. The Your Community Council initiative took gold in the community category in last year's PRide Awards in Scotland, run by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). The project - which included a website, posters, leaflets and media relations work - aimed… Continue reading Award-winning campaign vies for national honour
Walk back in time this Easter at Kinneil
HISTORY lovers are getting a chance to walk back in time this Easter . . . . A guided historical tour of Kinneil Estate in Bo'ness is being held on Monday, April 17. The free event has been organised by a new group, The Friends of Kinneil, with the support of CVS Falkirk District -… Continue reading Walk back in time this Easter at Kinneil
Helen steps down from top community role
COMMUNITY campaigner Helen Taylor has stepped down from her role as chairwoman of West Lothian Association of Community Councils. In a letter to Association members, Ms Taylor said was resigning from the voluntary post due to personal circumstances. She held the position for four years. Ms Taylor, originally from Linlithgow, was instrumental in the launch… Continue reading Helen steps down from top community role
Group to discuss museum closure bid
PLANS to close the historic Kinneil Museum in Bo'ness will be discussed at a specially-extended meeting of Bo'ness Community Council next week. The group is urging local people to come along and share their views. The meeting will be held in the upper meeting room at Bo'ness Library next Wednesday, March 8, from 7 p.m.… Continue reading Group to discuss museum closure bid
£4 million project provides new homes for rent
A £4 million Edinburgh housing development - which includes new homes for people with disabilities - was officially opened today by local councillor Andrew Burns. The project at Coxfield Lane, off Gorgie Road, provides 42 new flats for rent. Six of the new homes have been set aside to accommodate people with brain injuries and… Continue reading £4 million project provides new homes for rent
Community campaign wins gold award
COMMUNITY councillors in West Lothian are celebrating this week – after a campaign to boost their profile won a top award. They took gold in the best community campaign category of the Scotland PRide Awards, organised by the Chartered Institute of Public Relations (CIPR). Adrian Mahoney of The PR Store – the Bo'ness agency which… Continue reading Community campaign wins gold award
First Minister’s praise for website
FIRST Minister Jack McConnell has praised a pioneering internet project. He has written to West Lothian Association of Community Councils to congratulate everyone involved in the launch of their website – http://www.yourcommunitycouncil.co.uk The portal was launched earlier this year, with information, news and contact details for more than 30 community councils across West Lothian. It… Continue reading First Minister’s praise for website
