Bo'net

  • New season of history talks

    Bo’ness Town Trust Association has unveiled its new programme of talks. The first event of the new season takes place on Thursday, 18 September 2025. Local historian Christine Simm will speak on the Whaling Industry of Bo’ness. The subject had been scheduled previously, but was postponed. Organisers say they hope for a strong turnout to…

  • New Antonine Wall trail welcomed

    Bo’net has welcomed the creation of a new walking trail along the Roman Antonine Wall – which runs from Bo’ness to Old Kilpatrick. Bo’net Secretary Adrian Mahoney said: “Anything that encourages people to visit our area, and spend money in our local economy, has to be a good thing. “Although the Antonine Wall was built…

  • Give views on bandstand – to help secure potential funding

    Falkirk Council is asking local groups in Bo’ness to fill in a short questionnaire about the bandstand in the town’s Glebe Park. It hopes responses will help it secure funding for improvements. Planning officer Ruth Simpson said: “The Glebe Bandstand Restoration Project has been progressing positively. We were informed in August this year that our funding…

  • Read our August newsletter

    The latest Bo’net newsletter – for August 2025 – is now available. See https://mailchi.mp/6195f448ec3c/bonetupdate-aug2025 It includes information on future events, plus a funding opportunity – and our appeal for volunteers.

  • Bo’net appeals for help

    A charity which works to “make Bo’ness better” is appealing for help. Bo’net – the Bo’ness Networking Group – is looking for new committee members (trustees) plus event volunteers. The organisation – which supports community groups and has organised projects like a revamp at Bo’ness Hospital Garden – says it needs fresh faces to keep…