Following the Community Litter Pick in July, Avonbridge Action Group has organised a public meeting to discuss the creation of a community committee, taking place next Wednesday 16 September from 6:30pm at Avonbridge Church Hall, Falkirk Road, Avonbridge, FK1 2NA.
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Beauty Training Opportunities for Young People in Limerigg and Slamannan
Community Wellbeing & Education CIC is a Falkirk District social enterprise beauty academy, offering bespoke training designed to help participants overcome barriers to learning, and support individuals to make positive progression into employability through beauty therapy qualifications and skills. They currently have 16 student places on offer for their next course to train as a make-up artist and nail technician, which will begin in the new year and run two days a week for 18 weeks at Ironworks Business Centre in Falkirk.
Grangemouth Stadium Teddy Bears Picnic
To celebrate Grangemouth Stadium’s 60th anniversary, Grangemouth Community Sports Trust (GCST) is holding a Teddy Bears Picnic on Thursday 9 July 2026, 11am – 2pm at the stadium itself, Kersiebank Avenue, Grangemouth, FK3 0EE. This community event is completely free to attend, and will include inflatables, games, story time, and face painting, along with other activities. Everyone is welcome.
Summer 2026 Activities Across Falkirk District
As the summer holidays are about to begin, we have gathered information on community and third sector holiday activities across Falkirk District, where local groups and communities are working to help people of all ages enjoy the Summer of Sport locally.
Beauty Training Opportunity in Limerigg and Slamannan
Community Wellbeing & Education CIC has opportunities for young people in Limerigg and Slamannan to train as a make-up artist and nail technician. Participants must be aged 16 – 24 years old, and live in the Limerigg or Slamannan villages. In addition to learning how to provide make-up and eye treatments, gel polish and builder gel nails, participants will also be able to develop their CV and their interview skills.
Volunteers’ Week 2026: How Our Team is Promoting Volunteering in Falkirk District!
Volunteers’ Week 2026 is almost here! Taking place every year 1 June – 7 June, it is an opportunity to celebrate everything volunteers achieve locally, and across the country. Our team would like to take this opportunity to say a massive THANK YOU to all the fabulous volunteers in Falkirk District dedicating their time and supporting those within their local communities. As part of our commitment to promoting and supporting volunteering, we are planning activities across Falkirk District – and not just during Volunteers’ Week! In recognition of how special and amazing volunteers are in our local communities, and all the different ways people can get involved, we are extending our activities into the following week.
Limerigg Open Day Celebrating Village Hall Refurbishments
Limerigg Action Group is nearing completion of the biggest phase of Limerigg Village Hall’s refurbishment works, following its successful Community Asset Transfer, with improvements to the space now largely in place. The group has organised an open day to provide an opportunity to view the updated facilities, with a bright and flexible environment suitable for a range of activities, taking place on Wednesday 10 June 2025, 1pm – 7pm at Limerigg Village Hall, 69 Slamannan Road, Limerigg, FK1 5BL.
“The Grangemouth Vision” E-bulletin Launched
CVS Falkirk & District is pleased to have launched “The Grangemouth Vision”, our new quarterly e-bulletin created to share updates, celebrate progress, and highlight opportunities connected to Grangemouth’s Just Transition. This bulletin is for everyone with an interest in Grangemouth’s future. Together, we can help shape a stronger, greener, and more connected town and ensure that the benefits of industrial transition are felt by all.
Community Games Session at Strathcarron Hospice
The Compassionate Communities team at Strathcarron Hospice is hosting a Community Games Session, as part of Demystifying Death Week (which runs Monday 4 May 2026 – Sunday 10 May 2026). The Community Games Session will take place at Strathcarron Hospice in Denny on Thursday 7 May 2026, bringing people together to take part in a range of interactive activities, including an escape room–style experience and games developed by Glasgow School of Art.
The Grangemouth Vision
To stay informed about the ongoing Grangemouth Just Transition process, including community projects and events, please sign up to our ‘The Grangemouth Vision’ quarterly e-bulletin.
