Bo'net

  • Funding and events highlighted

    Big development plans, local events, and new funding for community groups — it’s all in Bo’net’s October Update! We reveal: proposals for up to 1,200 new homes around Bo’ness events at the historic Hippodrome cinema and funding opportunities for local groups. 👉 Read our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/b8104ac3f69c/bonetupdate-oct2025#BoNess #CommunityNews #Falkirk #LocalUpdate #Scotland

  • How artificial intelligence can help local groups

    Artificial intelligence (AI) might sound like something out of a sci-fi movie, but it’s rapidly becoming an incredibly useful and accessible tool for everyone – even community groups and charities. And that’s even if you have limited budgets and technical expertise. Far from being complex and expensive, many AI tools are now free or very…

  • 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…