Opinion

Faith in Young People’ is the title of the partnership between the BB and the Church of Scotland Guild, launched last summer and to run over three years.

James Trimble’s article last week about the 130th anniversary of Grangemouth Library stressed the important role that libraries continue to play in the modern world and the way in which Grangemouth is adapting to new technologies and changes in reading and learning patterns.

THE sky was clear and the stars were shining as the latest group of stargazing Cubs visited the observatory at the Stirling Highland Hotel.

It is with regret I convey the news of the death of Ian Slater, former captain of 8th Falkirk Company (Bainsford Church). Ian served in various capacities within the battalion and for five years as president. His late wife, Iris, too, was a stalwart in Junior Section activities. They are survived by son Jim who was also active with the company and battalion. Ian’s funeral will be at 11am in Bainsford Church on Wednesday, February 13, and thereafter to Falkirk Crematorium for 12.15pm. Ian will be sadly missed and our prayers are with his family and those close to them.

JUST a few weeks after the start of the new term youngsters at the 51st Dennyloanhead are hard at work on their badges.

Congratulations Brian Allan, captain of the 2nd Larbert Company, on his appointment as a Brigade training officer following completion of all the necessary parts for such qualification.

When I meet up with other older Falkirk bairns to reminisce about our youth, a number of places are sure to get a mention.

BB is promoting a programme called ‘‘Raise the Bar’’.

A cash boost has helped secure and safeguard a Scout group and its hall.

Last week the Scotsman carried an article about the planned 2019 celebrations of the life and work of James Watt – the man whose inventive genius changed the world.

Was I the only one who breathed a sigh of relief that my branch of a well known bank wasn’t on the hatchet list of closures announced this week?

Apparently Monday, January 21, was the day to stay in bed and maintain a low profile to avoid post-Christmas blues.

It’s shocking enough to be involved in a car accident – or road traffic collision, I think we’re supposed to say now.

A troop of Scouts got to grips with a knotty problem when they moved to their new section.

Back in 2009 Falkirk Local History Society published John Reid’s masterwork of research called ‘‘The Place Names of Falkirk and East Stirlingshire’’.

New year, new term and new ideas across all sections of Falkirk District.

All the lights are down and the Christmas tree is lying on its side in the front garden.

The 50th anniversary of ‘‘Dad’s Army’’ in 2018 was marked over this holiday period by re-runs of the classic sitcom.

I believe I may have already enjoyed the year’s best moment on social media.