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
Elizabeth’s story
Elizabeth Cunningham turned 80 last year. She grew up in Grangemouth and spent some of her early married life in Linlithgow before settling in Bo'ness. In this Life Story, she talks about she early years and her long career in hairdressing. She describes a childhood rooted in a close-knit family with strong connections to her Welsh heritage, despite… Continue reading Elizabeth’s story
Give your website a spring clean
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Advert: Corbie Inn
The PR Store has just produced a new advertisement promoting our client, the Corbie Inn pub in Bo'ness. It will feature in the 2026 programme for the Bo'ness Children's Fair Festival. The PR Store writes and designs ads like the one above, as well as newsletters, newspapers and other publications. See our design section for… Continue reading Advert: Corbie Inn
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
TV antiques store shuts up shop
An antiques business - which featured on BBC TV - has shut up shop. Sea Kist in South Queensferry made a number of appearances on the “Antiques Road Trip” show. Hollywood star Brooke Shields also popped in when she was filming nearby. Now owner Jenni Meldrum has revealed that she’s sold her High Street premises… Continue reading TV antiques store shuts up shop
Maria’s story
Bo’ness community campaigner Maria Ford has been reflecting on her life and legacy. Born in Edinburgh, Maria lived briefly in Linlithgow before moving to Bo’ness at age three. She first lived with her grandparents at Deanfield Drive. She now lives with husband Jim in Craigallan Park. Maria grew up in a large family with Italian… Continue reading Maria’s story
Free Roman talk
PR Store boss Adrian Mahoney is hosting a free talk on the Roman Antonine Wall (the sister site to Hadrian's Wall) on Tuesday 24 February. Book a free ticket, and get more details, on Eventbrite. Tickets / info Infographic: NotebookLM by Google.