Bo'ness – or Borrowstounness – is a former port and industrial town on the south of the River Forth, two miles north of Linlithgow and eight miles east of Falkirk. The area is steeped in history – the Antonine Wall reached the Forth just east of Bo'ness, and there is a Roman fort on the Kinneil Estate, where James Watt worked on his steam engine. Trade from Holland and France and industries including salt–panning, mining, and ship-building made Bo'ness a wealthy burgh. Today Bo'ness is a proud community of around 14,250 people and s1boness.com has been developed to allow residents share their news, views and opinions, make announcements, publicise events and show off their photos and videos.

23/4/2008Free money for Bo'ness groups

Lottery bosses want more Bo'ness and Blackness community groups to apply for grants.

The Heritage Lottery Fund has had fewer than expected applicants for money from this area, so Falkirk Council is offering advice to groups looking for £3000 to £50,000 or more.

Call the helpline on 01324 506260.

What kinds of local projects would benefit from Lottery cash? Post your opinions here!

Lilias Snedden says:
Valley FM would really appreciate some financial help this year.
Lilias Snedden says:
The group of 6 young people heading off to India to work with young people who live in some of the poorest areas in Chennai. They will be working with young people in a Leprosy Mission, slum children and an Orphanage for 60 children aged between 2-6 taken off the streets of Chennai and cared for and given HOPE. Our young people taking action.

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