Bo'net

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. Paperwork for the meeting is now online. Map to venue

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…

The National Lottery-backed Climate Forth project is organising free heritage walks and talks at Kinneil Estate, Bo’ness. Project officer Ella Duffield said the activities will look at how sites are responding to climate change and environmental challenges. The free events are aimed at community groups involved in “managing a built or natural heritage site”. Find…