In Pictures: Family fun and future planning at Grangemouth church hall

Families enjoyed a fun day of activities at a local church with youngsters – while their parents learned about future plans for the area.

Residents had been invited to find out more about the Falkirk Council Community Action Plan (CAP) for their area at two free events over the Easter break and Falkirk Herald photographer Michael Gillen was at one of them to capture the action. 

Work is now in the early stages for the CAP for the areas of Bowhouse and Kersiebank in Grangemouth and everyone who lives in those neighbourhoods was welcome to come along to find out what a CAP means for their area and how they can be part of it.  

One of the events took place at the Kirk of the Holy Rood Church Hall, in Bowhouse Road, and included free craft activities, a colouring competition and Easter egg prizes for children.

Kenneth Lawrie, Falkirk Council chief executive, said: “There are a lot of local groups and individuals working hard in Bowhouse and Kersiebank every day – transforming green spaces, supporting their community and making a real difference to the lives of people who live in these neighbourhoods.    

“This Community Action Plan should have that same energy at its heart. We hope as many residents as possible will come along this Easter to find out what the plan

could mean for their neighbourhood and how they can get involved in what comes next."

The Bowhouse and Kersiebank Community Action Plan will build on the existing Grangemouth Community Action Plan, bringing a more focused, place-based approach to the specific priorities and needs of these two neighbourhoods.

People can visit Participate+ for more information