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 “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

Bo'ness Volunteer Fair 2023, charities, community

Set out your stall for Bo’ness volunteers

Community groups in Bo’ness are being urged to sign up to take part in the town’s Volunteer Fair. The event takes place in Bo’ness Town Hall on Thursday, September 28, and will run from 3-7 p.m. Admission will be free of charge. “The event is a great way to showcase your group and get new… Continue reading Set out your stall for Bo’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. Bo’ness United Community Football Club (BUCFC) has been named the winner of the McLaren Trophy for 2023. The award is presented annually by Bo’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 Bo’ness are being urged to nominate people to join the town’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: “There’s a wealth of amazing groups in the town. I hope some… Continue reading Search for new community councillors

Big Roman Week, charities, heritage

Go Roman and enjoy free family events

A festival dubbed “2000 years in the making” is back this weekend. Big Roman Week kicks off on Saturday, September 17 - promising walks, talks, family events and heritage tours. The festival aims to raise awareness of the Roman Antonine Wall and its surrounding landscape. This year, events will take place in Bo’ness, Falkirk and… Continue reading Go Roman and enjoy free family events

arts, Big Roman Week, events, heritage

Celebrating Bo’ness Roman relic

IT’S been dubbed one of Britain’s best Roman relics. It’s featured on a Royal mail stamp. And it inspired an amazing replica – which takes pride of place in Bo’ness. Now the Bridgeness Slab is being celebrated during the area’s Big Roman Week festival, which kicks off later this month. A film about the famous… Continue reading Celebrating Bo’ness Roman relic

Bo'ness Hospital, charities, community, National Lottery

New look for Bo’ness Hospital garden – after £15,000 revamp

A “tired” hospital garden has been transformed into an oasis of colour, thanks to community efforts and £15,000 of National Lottery funding. The revamped outdoor space at Bo’ness Hospital was officially opened today (Sunday, June 12). Bo’ness Fair Queen Ellie Van Der Hoek cut a ribbon to declare the garden open, ably assisted by patient… Continue reading New look for Bo’ness Hospital garden – after £15,000 revamp