Bo'net

The new Bo’net newsletter is out now, featuring local community news from across Bo’ness. What’s in this edition The newsletter also includes:

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. A plaque encourages people to “sit doon and have a chat”.…

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 –…

The Annual General Meeting of the Bo’ness Networking Group (Bo’net) is being held on Wednesday 2 September 2026 at 7 p.m. in St Catharine’s Church, Cadzow Crescent, Bo’ness. Victoria McCrae, the chief executive of CVS Falkirk – which supports local community groups – will be the guest speaker. Paperwork for the meeting, and more details,…

Community groups are being encouraged to take advantage of funding for community, arts, and sports activities inspired by the Glasgow 2026 Games. Grants of up to £10,000 are available to support projects that bring people together, increase participation in sport and the arts, and strengthen community connections. Find out more on the National Lottery Community…