Recently at the battalion executive meeting one subject for discussion was the number of separate competitions which are arranged throughout the session and the varying responses from companies.
The popularity of the forthcoming Fire and Light show at the Helix is a reminder, if one was needed, of our eternal fascination with this friend and foe.
I thoroughly enjoyed my first trip to Manchester for the weekend at the end of October. Originally it was a birthday surprise for Ross to attend a Manchester United game, which then turned into spending the full weekend there.
A two mile hike gained a group of Scouts a major reward. Members of the 9th Dunipace group took part in a walk and collected £447.50 in sponsorship money.
The closure of the Falkirk Post Office in Garrison Place will probably bring about its eventual demolition and I for one will shed no tears when the bulldozers arrive.
My mother has finally become trendy. Yes, that’s right, the 87-year-old matriarch of our family is finally ‘cool’ – and her grandchildren think it is hilarious.
I used to think self-care was buying scented candles (which I’m not a huge fan of) and lighting them round the bath (which would send my anxiety levels shooting through the roof rather than relax me).
Last Tuesday I had the pleasure of attending the launch of the latest edition of Bonnyseen, the journal of the Greenhill Historical Society in Bonnybridge.
In the Christian calendar Thursday marked All Saints or All Holies Day which means, of course, that Wednesday was the Eve of All Holies when by contrast all the wicked spirits roaming about were supposed to make an appearance.
Everyone has a story to tell of someone who is dead who they miss – a grand-parent who had a fascinating life; a friend with a unique sense of humour; a child who loved to dance.
