As part of its Green Space, Kirk of the Holy Rood in Grangemouth is looking to create a community garden, with opportunities for local people and groups to get involved, either as volunteers or through the “Adopt a Box” option to look after raised planters in the garden.
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Health and Wellbeing Forum: Shaping the HSCP Strategic Plan with Third Sector Partners
CVS Falkirk & District is delighted to announce that the next meeting of the Health and Wellbeing Forum will be held in partnership with Falkirk Health and Social Care Partnership (HSCP), to support third sector partners to shape and influence the HSCP Strategic Plan. The meeting takes place in-person on Wednesday 20 May, 9:30am – 12:30pm, at Tamfourhill Community Hub, Machrie Court, Tamfourhill, FK1 4SD.
Vacancy: 1st Step Senior Training Bike Mechanic
1st Step Development Ventures is recruiting a Senior Training Bike Mechanic. The position is 35 hours per week (including regular Saturday hours), with a salary of £25,116, based in the Howgate Shopping Centre in Falkirk, leading the 1st Step workshop, retail space and workshop team. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, the role focuses on supporting volunteers affected by addiction and poor mental health, helping people build skills, confidence, and purpose through hands-on bike repair and teamwork.
Get Ready for Volunteers’ Week 2026!
A message from Ashleigh Gillespie, our Volunteering Development Officer, ahead of Volunteers’ Week 2026: “Volunteers’ Week is a special time to celebrate and thank the people who give their time and dedication to support others and their local communities. Volunteers are at the heart of our communities, and this campaign week is all about recognising their incredible impact. We encourage all organisations, groups, and local people to engage with the campaign – to support this, Volunteer Scotland has a dedicated Resources page.”
Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network: June 2026 Meeting
Forth Valley Social Enterprise Network (FVSEN) is pleased to invite members, partners, and local organisations to our next meeting to be held on Thursday 18 June 2026, 10am –12:30pm, at the Golden Lion Hotel in Stirling. In addition to bringing together local social enterprises to share experience, learning, and practical support, the June meeting will feature a presentation introducing the Accelerate Programme delivered by Community Enterprise Scotland, along with speakers from Forth Valley social enterprises.
