Volunteers are being urged to come forward – and help revamp a garden at Bo'ness Hospital.No green-fingered experience is necessary, just a willingness to help out.Bo’net – the charity behind the revamp – revealed this week that it had appointed the social enterprise Sustainable Thinking Scotland (STS) to help deliver the initiative and develop final… Continue reading Call for volunteers to help transform hospital garden
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Volunteers needed to help transport cancer patients
A charity set up to provide free hospital transport services for cancer patients is looking for volunteers. Bo’ness Car 4U hopes to launch its services in 2022. Chair Rod McNeill said: “If you think you can spare a few hours to make a difference to someone’s life, please get in touch.” The charity is looking… Continue reading Volunteers needed to help transport cancer patients
Queensferry’s war heroes remembered
Soldiers who made the “ultimate sacrifice” are being remembered by local historians.Queensferry History Group has produced a new book and website highlighting the men from the town – and neighbouring Dalmeny – who went to fight in World War I but never returned.The beautifully-illustrated “Queensferry At War” book, which covers 70 pages, is complemented by… Continue reading Queensferry’s war heroes remembered
Boost for walkers and cyclists visiting Bo’ness pub
Walkers and cyclists are set to benefit from enhanced facilities and discounts at a Bo’ness pub.The Corbie Inn in the town’s Corbiehall has worked with the charity Sustrans to install a new cycle rack.The venue has also signed up to the John Muir Way Passport Scheme – offering discounts to passport holders. It will also… Continue reading Boost for walkers and cyclists visiting Bo’ness pub
Explore Fife with new audio guides
New audio guides have been produced by The PR Store for the charity the Coalfields' Regeneration Trust in Scotland. The five new guides are all hosted on the izi.travel app and cover walks around Fife, with contributions from local people. The new guides were recently featured in The Courier newspaper. Visit the dedicated Coalfields' page… Continue reading Explore Fife with new audio guides
New website for Corbie Inn
The Corbie Inn pub/restaurant, just off the John Muir Way at Bo'ness in central Scotland, has a new website - developed by The PR Store. The site, built on the WordPress platform, includes menus, location information and news from the award-winning venue. Visit the site here. You can see samples of our previous websites -… Continue reading New website for Corbie Inn
Give your views on Bo’ness foreshore
Live or work in Bo'ness - or visit the area regularly? Share your views and help improve the area's coastline. The PR Store is working with the charity Sustrans, Falkirk Council and the Great Place Project (and partners) to highlight local history and make the area a better place to live. We'll be helping to… Continue reading Give your views on Bo’ness foreshore
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Audio guides help people step back in time
Free audio guides are helping people step back in time – and explore the amazing heritage of Bo’ness. Three local tours have been produced using the izi.TRAVEL app – which runs on Apple and Android mobile phones. Supporters hope the guides will help boost tourism and encourage more walking in the area. The audio trails… Continue reading Audio guides help people step back in time
Explore the John Muir Way with new audio guide
A new audio guide helps visitors and locals explore the history of the foreshore area of Bo'ness - from Kinneil Nature Reserve to the beach area at Carriden. The tour largely follows the path of the John Muir Way in Bo'ness - with a few diversions to show off local highlights. The guide has been… Continue reading Explore the John Muir Way with new audio guide
