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
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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
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
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
Romans march on Kinneil
Roman soldiers are due to march on historic Kinneil House in Bo’ness this weekend. The Antonine Guard re-enactment group will be out in force setting up camp as part of a heritage day. There will also be tours of the mansion and the wider Kinneil Estate, and demonstrations of Roman crafts and artefacts. The Britannia… Continue reading Romans march on Kinneil
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
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
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
Bo’ness litter group picks up community trophy
Litter pickers have scooped a prize for their environmental efforts. Bo’ness Community CleanUp Group has been awarded the McLaren Trophy for 2022. 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 the late John McLaren, a reporter… Continue reading Bo’ness litter group picks up community trophy
Garden project gets to the art of the matter
A Falkirk-based artist has delivered stunning mosaics to brighten up the revamped garden space at Bo’ness Hospital.Rhona Duffy has created four pieces – displaying different flowers – to complement new seating and planting being installed at the rear of ward one. The new-look garden will be officially launched this summer.Rhona was commissioned by the charity… Continue reading Garden project gets to the art of the matter
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